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Higher Education Conference 2012

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Universities Australia Higher Education Conference - 2-4 March 2011, Hotel Realm, Canberra

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REGISTRATION FOR THE 2012 CONFERENCE IS NOW OPEN

The 2012 Conference will break away from traditional program formats to create greater opportunities for dialogue, analysis and engagement between the sector, other stakeholders, and commentators.

Conference Highlights

  • Keynote Address by the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research, Senator the Hon Christopher Evans
  • 'When Generation Z goes to Uni'- a thought-provoking session with Dr Michael Wesley
  • Televised National Press Club of Australia address by Universities Australia Chair, Professor Glyn Davis AC
  • National Media Awards for Higher Education, sponsored by Universities Australia and hosted by the National Press Club
  • Keynote Address by Shadow Minister for Universities and Research, Senator the Hon Brett Mason
  • Keynote Address by Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, European Commission, Ms M?ire Geoghegan-Quinn
  • 'The Pitch' - a session to challenge your perceptions facilitated by Dan Gregory

Program Overview

Please refer to the conference program for details on speakers in each session

Wednesday 7 March

9:00am - 9:15amWelcome by Universities Australia Chair

Welcome to Country

9:15am - 9:45amOpening Keynote Address: Senator the Hon Chris Evans
10:15am - 11:30amWhen Generation Z goes to Uni
12:00pm - 1:30pm

National Press Club Luncheon (Allocation Exhausted)

For those without a ticket, lunch will be served at Hotel Realm with televised screening of the address by Universities Australia Chair, Professor Glyn Davis AC.
2:00pm - 3:30pmRegulating Deregulation
3:45pm - 5:00pmScience and Innovation
5:00pm - 5:30pmMinisterial Address
6:00pm - 8:00pmWelcome Cocktail Party (included in conference registration, RSVP required for catering)

Questacon
Includes viewing of galleries, refreshments and finger food.
Shuttle buses will leave Hotel Realm at 5:45pm for Questacon.
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Night Cap Event at Questacon

'The Best and Worst Science and Education at the Movies'

Thursday 8 March

8:30am - 10:00amConcurrent Streams:

Public Attitudes to Regional Universities
Public Attitudes to International Students

10:30am - 12:00pmConcurrent Streams:

Regulation v Audit
Public v Private

1:00pm - 1:30pmKeynote Address: Senator the Hon Brett Mason
1:30pm - 2:15pmThe Rise of Asian Education
2:15pm - 3:30pm'The Pitch'
3:30pm - 3:45pmConference Close by Universities Australia Chair

For more information on the conference program please contact Arminia Sorbara at Universities Australia on (02) 6285 8116

Friday 9 March - Satellite Events

Unless otherwise indicated, delegates can register for these events on the general conference registration form.

Indigenous Cultural Competency in Universities

Duration: 9:00am - 12:00pm

This workshop will introduce participants to the National Best Practice Framework for Indigenous Cultural Competency in Australian Universities. The rationale behind the Five Guiding Principles will be discussed and best practice examples examined. Participants will be invited to share their own institutional experiences and examples and brainstorm ways that institutions can improve performance and work together towards the objectives of the Framework.

Summit of Councils of Deans

Duration: 9:00am - 11:30am
Cost: $60

The aim of the 2012 Deans' Summit will be an opportunity for all Deans' Councils to meet in an informal, discursive and open environment. Each Deans' Council will be invited to share information prior to the summit on issues and challenges affecting their discipline's policies, programs, practices and structures. Discussions will involve TEQSA's role in disciplinary standards and accreditation and the impact of the `Caps Off' environment across disciplines. These sessions are open to any Dean attending the conference.

A program for the summit will be available on the DASSH website. For more information contact Fiona Doyle, Executive Officer, DASSH

Assessment Collaborations for Australian Higher Education

Duration: 9:30am - 1:00pm

As an independent agency with a mission to improve learning, ACER is supporting Australian higher education to take collegial leadership in building robust, efficient and relevant assessment resources and materials. The meeting engages participants in the design and development of the Higher Education Assessment Collaboration, an initiative building on decades of development intended to build even further capacity and quality in this important area of work. It focuses in particular on the nature and characteristics of the higher education assessment library being developed to boost the efficiency and quality of university education, while protecting autonomy and increasing curriculum diversity. International experts will work with participants to design and progress the collaboration.

For more information contact Trish Freeman, ACER

Meeting of Chairs of Academic Boards/Senates

Duration: 9:00am - 2:30pm
Cost: $80

Those chairing or directly involved in University Academic Boards/Senates are invited to meet and discuss developments and issues in academic governance.The meeting will consider the implications of the rapidly evolving higher education sector for academic governance and Academic Boards/Senates. This meeting will also provide opportunities for discussing organisational planning and sharing strategies to promote academic excellence.

For more information contact Professor Val Robertson, President of Academic Senate, The University of Newcastle

Association of Australian University Secretaries

Duration: 8:30am - 1:00pm

The Association will meet to discuss a range of governance related topics (including the impact of the national WH&S legislation), to exchange best practice ideas, to review recent survey outcomes and to commence development of a governance outlook for 2020.

For more information and to register for this meeting contact Michael Kern, President, Association of Australian University Secretaries

Meeting of Deputy & Pro Vice-Chancellors (Corporate)

Duration: 8:30am - 3:30pm

The Deputy and Pro Vice-Chancellors (Corporate) Committee of Universities Australia acts as a forum/network for the senior executive cohort across the university sector, informing Universities Australia's policy position in areas where the group has particular expertise, and sharing best practice on issues of mutual interest. The group meets twice a year, with the program for each meeting developed by an Executive drawn from the membership.

For more information and to register for this meeting contact Peter Rodely, Committee Executive Officer, Universities Australia

Australian Digital Alliance Copyright Forum: 'Growing the Digital Economy: Copyright Expectations for the Internet Age'

Location: National Library of Australia
Duration: 8:30am - 5:00pm

A forum for innovators and other copyright users

ADA members: 2 free attendees per organisation membership; free to individual members
Other: Early bird rate - until 20 February 2012 - $110 per attendee (including optional ADA individual membership)
Post 20 February 2012 - $150 per attendee (including optional ADA individual membership)

For further information and to register for the forum see the Australian Digital Alliance or contact Ellen Broad

Accommodation arrangements

Delegates are responsible for organising their own accommodation and transport.

Universities Australia has secured a discounted rate with Hotel Realm and Burbury Hotel (Burbury Hotel is a new 4.5 star hotel situated directly across from the Hotel Realm), Realm suites are available for $300 per night, Realm rooms for $255 per night, Burbury Suites for $290 per night and Burbury Rooms for $245 per night by calling (02) 6163 1800 and quoting discount code "0503UA". This code is not available for booking online.

Those seeking alternative styles of accommodation within walking distance or availability should the Hotel Realm book out can enquire at the following hotels:

Sponsors

Universities Australia's Higher Education Conference is proudly supported by:

Australian Universities Community Engagement Alliance (AUCEA)
Campus Living Villages
IDP Education
National Australia Bank