QUT's Engagement strategy builds on a solid body of engagement initiatives at QUT and aims to give engagement visibility and coherence as a feature of QUT's identity. In particular it aims to assist in the realisation of QUT's blueprint 2011 intent to pursue real world engagement through strong strategic partnerships with professional and broader communities and, through them, add value to the University's core business of learning/teaching and research.
The strategy operationalises the intended shift from community service to engagement as articulated in blueprint 2011 and affirmed in AUQA's report on QUT. View a presentation outlining QUT's strategic approach (PPT) to engagement.
There are a number of initiatives to be pursued during 2008. Watch out for:
- The Visiting Scholars Program – Visiting scholars to date include world renowned experts Prof Ira Harkavy, Dr Barbara Holland, Prof Andrew Furco, Prof David Charles, Dr Steven Johnson, Prof Michael Gibbons, Prof Linda Silka, and Prof Sherril Gelmon.
- Engagement Innovation Grants – 18 applications were received from the faculties, divisions and institutes of QUT. Successful projects will receive between $10,000 and $30,000 support funding for their engagement initiative, which will be made available in late August 2008.
- Australian Universities Community Engagement Alliance (AUCEA) – QUT is an active member of this alliance of Australian universities, committed to university-community engagement. QUT's nominated contacts are:
- Scott Sheppard – Deputy Vice–Chancellor (International and Development)
- Simone Garske – Director – University Advancement and Alumni
- Pauline Gray – Senior Development Officer (Engagement
The 2008 AUCEA National Conference was hosted by the University of the Sunshine Coast from 9–11 July. Under the theme of ‘Engaging for a Sustainable Future' the conference's dialogue centred on:
- Responding to the needs of the region
- Measurement and evaluation
- Theory and policy development
- Local engagement with a global importance
For further information about the conference, please visit the AUCEA web site at: http://www.apapdc.edu.au/aucea/
Projects
QUT is continually working in partnership with the community to make real changes to the world in which we live in. Engagement projects provides information about the projects in which QUT staff and students have recently been involved.
Publications and articles
List of publications and articles including work by QUT staff and students and national and international academics.
Other programs and schemes
Many alumni and friends enjoy giving their time and expertise to support the research and teaching programs of the University. Options for graduates and friends to contribute to the university are:
- Input into academic programs - Community members with extensive industry and professional experience in the study areas taught within QUT may assist the university to develop its teaching programs, by being appointed to one of QUT's Faculty Advisory Boards. Contact Governance Services for more information.
- Career Mentor Scheme – linking QUT students to the real world of employers.