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Victoria University, CRICOS No. 00124K (Melbourne), 02475D (Sydney), RTO 3113

VICE-CHANCELLOR’S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

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2 VICE-CHANCELLOR’S AWARDS

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CONTENTS ABOUT THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S AWARDS 3

KEY DATES AND ELIGIBILITY 4

THE PROCESS 5

THE AWARDS 6

What our Panels are looking for 6

Award for Excellence in Student Engagement 7 Award for Excellence in Professional Services and Innovation 8

Award for Excellence in Engagement 9

Award For Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion 10 Awards for Excellence in Learning and Teaching 11

Awards for Excellence in Research 15

Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Career Achievement 24

CONTACT 25


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ABOUT THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S AWARDS At Victoria University, we have a powerful moral purpose: to transform the lives of students and communities (in partnership with our students and communities). This has led us to identify the VU values as being always welcoming, always ethical, always shaping the future, and always together – always WEST.

2020 has been difficult for everyone, but with disruption comes innovation. The COVID-19 pandemic created many challenges, and we were only able to respond to these challenges because of the dedication, expertise and hard work of our staff. This should be commended and makes this year’s awards particularly important.

The Vice-Chancellor's Awards are one way that I can formally recognise the exceptional practice and outstanding contributions of individuals and teams to Victoria University, and beyond.

Importantly, many of the Award categories map through to National Awards giving individuals and teams the opportunity to showcase the great innovation and work that is being undertaken on the national stage.

Please join me in acknowledging and celebrating our wonderful staff by nominating yourself or a colleague for an Award of Excellence.

Peter Dawkins Vice-Chancellor and President

L&T (Programs that Enhance Learning) Award: The Connected Learning 'Students as Staff' Team L&T (Higher Education) Award: Dr Fotios Sidiroglou

L&T (Vocational Education) Award: Donald Divendran Gordon

Professional Services and Innovation Award: The Connected Learning Team

Professional Services and Innovation Award: FYC Office Team Engagement Award: Dr Maurice Guerrieri

Student Engagement Award: Julie Madden Early Career Researcher Award: Dr Sarah Voisin

2019 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence recipients…

2019 Vice-Chancellor’s Career Achievement Award: Peter Noonan


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KEY DATES AND ELIGIBILITY

KEY DATES Applications Open Monday 13 July 2020 (open for six weeks)

Applications Close Monday 24 August 2020 (at midnight)

Applicants Advised of Outcome Mid October

Awards Ceremony TBA November

ELIGIBILITY

General Eligibility • All staff members, including contract and sessional staff, who have been employees of Victoria University for a minimum of two years.

• For team applications, at least 50% of team members must have been employees of VU for a minimum of two years.

Previous Recipients

• Previous award and citation recipients are ineligible to apply for the same award category for a period of three years.

• Previous award and citation recipients who were members of a team (but not the lead) are eligible to apply within three years of receiving the award.

• Previous award and citation recipients applying for an award in a different category within the three year period must be applying on the basis of substantially different work.

• Applications after that time based on similar work will be judged on the basis of achievements and evidence since last award.

• With the exception of members of a team, applicants may be included in only one award application in any year.

Other • If your award category has specific eligibility requirements (common for Research Awards and Career Achievement), these are clearly addressed under those Award pages further on in this document.

For all Award categories, any award recipient who is no longer employed by VU at the time of the announcement of the awards will be issued a certificate of recognition, but they will not be entitled to an award prize.


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THE PROCESS

• Applications open on Monday 13 July, 2020 and are open for six weeks. • Read these Guidelines (you are off to a good start) and once you have seen the criteria, eligibility

and evidence required for the award category you are applying for, download the application form from the Awards website.

• You can apply as an individual, a team or you may be nominating someone. Please note – if you are nominating someone, you need their permission.

• If you have any questions, contact [email protected].

• The Awards Team will undertake a checklist review of all applications to ensure eligibility, and address any missing details with the applicant.

• Applicants will have one week to provide any missing information.

• Applications will be considered by the relevant assessment panels during the month of September.

• All applicants will be notified by mid-October on the outcome of their submission.

• Those who have been successful in their award category may be involved in preparation of materials for the awards ceremony.

• Successful applicants will be invited to attend the Awards for Excellence ceremony. Details on this will be confirmed closer to the date.

1. APPLYING

2. SUBMISSION REVIEW

3. PANEL ASSESSMENTS

4. AWARDS CEREMONY

All of the Award categories map to a relevant National Award and successful applications of a high standard will be encouraged to apply for these. This will be a centrally administered process and you can find more details on the External Awards SharePoint site, which has been set up with further information, award templates and a VU submission bank.

https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff/vice-chancellors-awards

mailto:[email protected]

https://vustaff.sharepoint.com/sites/00316


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THE AWARDS Up to two awards and up to three citations may be given for each award category.

Subject to the quality of the applications for a category, an award may not be made.

WHAT OUR PANELS ARE LOOKING FOR Our assessment panel will look for evidence of innovation, impact, clear improvement in outcomes, value/efficiency and solid outcomes.

This is about acknowledging staff who have gone above and beyond the regular scope of their position at VU.

Keep your application simple and easy to understand (using the Application Form), and remember to read the criteria carefully and provide all supporting documentation as requested.

The criteria for each Award is detailed in the next sections.

PEAK AWARD A Peak Award may be awarded to one application. It is discretionary and for exceptional cases, decided upon by the Chairs of the Assessment Panels. You cannot apply for this award.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND

INNOVATIONENGAGEMENT

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

RESEARCH(5 CATEGORIES)

LEARNING AND TEACHING

(3 CATEGORIES)

CAREER ACHIEVEMENT



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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

This award recognises individuals and/or teams who demonstrate excellence in the provision of service to students, and outstanding contributions to the quality of the student experience at VU.

Criteria (One page limit)

• Provide an example of excellence in student administration through the implementation of an innovation that has provided overall benefits through:

o Best practice management (e.g. introduction of an improved process or systems, improvement, formulation of policy, or legislative instruments, design of new systems), or

o Delivery of consistent high level service excellence to students, or o Both.

• Demonstrate with evidence the enduring impacts or changes achieved.

• Contributes to the attainment of The VU Way.

Supporting Documentation (Four page limit)

• Provide at least one testimonial from inside and/or outside VU, who can speak to the application and of the achievements and impact the applicant/s has made.

• You may attach up to three more A4 pages of supporting evidence (e.g. further testimonials, references, statistics, graphs, research or evaluation reports, photographs, press cuttings etc).

Relevant National Awards

Please visit the External Awards SharePoint site for more information.

Excellence in Student Engagement

ATEM Best Practice Awards: Award for Excellence in Student Engagement

Engagement Australia Excellence Awards Award for Excellence in Student Engagement

https://www.vu.edu.au/sites/default/files/the-vu-way.pdf


https://www.atem.org.au/awards/2020-best-practice-awards

https://engagementaustralia.org.au/engagement-australia-excellence-awards-2020/


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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND INNOVATION

This award recognises individuals and/or teams who have given outstanding service to their work area, made a significant contribution to innovation, and displayed outstanding teamwork and leadership. This may include innovative practice through improvements in their current work or perhaps through a successful project implementation.


• Describe the innovative practice or project and provide details of what enduring impacts or changes were achieved.

• Demonstrate with evidence the benefits of the innovative activity or project.







Excellence in Professional Services &

Innovation

ATEM Best Practice Awards: Award for Excellence in Innovation

AFR Higher Education Awards: Various innovation categories




https://www.informa.com.au/event/conference/afr-higher-education-awards/


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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENGAGEMENT

This award recognises and celebrates the diverse contributions that individuals and/or teams make to facilitate engagement with industry, government and/or community that makes a real world impact.


• Provide an example of excellence in engagement with industry, government and/or community that:

o Delivered a demonstrated positive impact (including major project outcomes, gains and quantifiable benefits).

o Showcased a collaborative approach by all parties involved. o Delivered an innovation in concept, objective, approach, design, delivery or content. o Had one or more of the following: cross-institutional support, value for investment and

sustainability and scalability.

• Provide details of the engagement activity or project including the aims of the project; the development and methodology.


• Provide at least one testimonial from the partner/collaborator/recipient of the impact/project, external to the University.




Excellence in Engagement

ATEM Best Practice Awards: Award for Excellence in Community Engagement

AFR Higher Education Awards: Community Engagement Award, & Industry Engagement Award

Victorian Training Awards: Industry Collaboration Award

Australian Training Award: Industry Collaboration Award

Engagement Australia Excellence Awards:

Various Categories


https://www.atem.org.au/awards/best-practice-awards


https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/awards/vta/Pages/vtavindcollabaward.aspx

https://www.australiantrainingawards.gov.au/award/industry-collaboration-award




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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

This award recognises individuals and/or team who have contributed through leadership, programs, activities or initiatives that support equity and foster diversity and inclusion within Victoria University and/or the wider community.

Nominating a colleague or team is encouraged for this award.


• Outline the leadership, program, activities or initiatives that improve opportunities, experiences and outcomes for diversity and inclusion overall, or for one or more of the University’s diversity and inclusion priority areas:

o Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples. o People of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. o Gender identity or sexuality. o People with disability, including ongoing medical or mental health conditions. o Gender equity in the workplace.

• Demonstrate with evidence the impacts or changes achieved.






• Please visit the External Awards SharePoint site for more information.

Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion

AFR Higher Education Awards: Equity and Opportunity Award

Engagement Australia Excellence Awards Award for Excellence in Community Engagement:

Closing the Gap

Victorian Training Awards: Inclusive Training Provider of the Year Award





https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/awards/vta/Pages/vtavindcollabaward.aspx


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AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING AND TEACHING

These awards celebrate the diverse and outstanding contributions to the quality of learning, and the quality of the student experience at Victoria University.

Criteria

The criteria for each category is outlined below.

• Excellence in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) • Excellence in Learning and Teaching (Vocational Education and Training) • Excellence in Learning and Teaching (Programs that Enhance Learning)



Excellence in Learning and Teaching

Australian Awards for University Teaching:

Award for Teaching Excellence, Award for Programs that Enhance Learning & Citations for Outstanding

Contributions to Student Learning

AFR Higher Education Awards: Learning Experience Award,

Education Technology Award Award & Equity and Opportunity Award

LearnX Impact Awards: Various categories

Victorian Training Awards: Teacher/Trainer of the Year


https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/policy-submissions/teaching-learning-funding/australian-awards-for-university-teaching/

https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/policy-submissions/teaching-learning-funding/australian-awards-for-university-teaching/


https://www.learnx.net/enter-2020/

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/awards/vta/Pages/vtacategory.aspx#link53


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EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING AND TEACHING (HIGHER EDUCATION)


• Applicants for the Excellence in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) Award are required to select one of the following four topics:

1. Approaches to teaching and the support of learning that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn.

2. Development of curricula, resources or services that reflect a command of the field. 3. Evaluation practices that bring about improvements in teaching and learning. 4. Innovation, leadership or scholarship that has influenced and enhanced learning and teaching

and/or the student experience.


• Provide qualitative and quantitative evidence that their contribution has:

o Influenced student learning, student engagement or the overall student experience. o Gained recognition from fellow staff, the institution, and/or the broader community. o Been sustained for a period of time, not including time taken for development or trial of

activity. o Claims of excellence that are supported by formal and informal evaluation. o Shown creativity, imagination or innovation, irrespective of whether the approach involves

traditional learning environments or technology-based developments. o Information contained in student data or institutional student surveys, references and selected

teaching materials.






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EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING AND TEACHING (VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING)


• Applications for the Learning and Teaching (Vocational Education and Training) Award are required to address all four of the following:

1. Excellence and innovation. 2. Student experience and success. 3. Professionalism and commitment to teaching and learning in the training and TAFE system. 4. Links with industry and/or community.



o Influenced student learning, student engagement or the overall student experience o Gained recognition from fellow staff, the institution, and/or the broader community o Been sustained for a period of time, not including time taken for development or trial of activity o Claims of excellence that are supported by formal and informal evaluation o Shown creativity, imagination or innovation, irrespective of whether the approach involves

traditional learning environments or technology-based developments o Information contained in student data or institutional student surveys, references and selected

teaching materials.






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EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING AND TEACHING (PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE LEARNING)


• Applications for the Programs that Enhance Learning Award are required to address all four of the following:

1. Distinctiveness, coherence and clarity or purpose. 2. Influence on student learning and the student experience. 3. Breadth of impact with benefits for students, staff, the institution and/or other institutions. 4. Addresses equity and diversity.



o Influenced student learning, student engagement or the overall student experience. o Gained recognition from fellow staff, the institution, and/or the broader community. o Been sustained for a period of time, not including time taken for development or trial of

activity. o Claims of excellence that are supported by formal and informal evaluation. o Shown creativity, imagination or innovation, irrespective of whether the approach involves

traditional learning environments or technology-based developments. o Information contained in student data or institutional student surveys, references and selected

teaching materials.






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AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH

This award celebrates the diverse contributions that individuals and teams make to facilitate high quality research and research training within Victoria University.

Definitions

• Research: Research is defined as the creation of new knowledge and/or the use of existing knowledge in a new and creative way so as to generate new concepts, methodologies and understandings. This could include synthesis and analysis of previous research to the extent that it is new and creative. This definition of research is consistent with a broad notion of research and experimental development (R&D) as comprising ‘creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of humanity, culture and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise applications’ .

• Research Supervision: For the purposes of these awards, research supervision is defined as the supervision of higher-degree by research students.

Criteria

The criteria for each category is outlined below.

• Excellence in Research (Individual - Senior or Mid-Career) • Excellence in Research (Individual - Early Career) • Excellence in Research (Team) • Excellence in Research (Supervision) • Excellence in Research (Graduate Researcher)

Resources

• The criteria has changed to reflect the fact that contributions can be to the field and engagement beyond academia. Please refer to this diagram, which explains co-produced Pathway to Impact.

• Please refer to the ARC website, for information about Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence (ROPE).


• Please visit the External Awards SharePoint site for more information.

Excellence in Research

ATEM Best Practice Awards: Award for Excellence in Research Management

Engagement Australia Excellence Awards Award for Outstanding Engagement for Research

Impact

ACGR Awards for Excellence Award for Excellence in Graduate Research Supervision

http://intradev.vu.edu.au/vco/VCAwards2017/Resources/Phipps%20Pepler%20Craig%20Cumming%20Cardinal%20JCES%2031-40%202016%204.pdf

https://www.arc.gov.au/policies-strategies/policy/arc-research-opportunity-and-performance-evidence-rope-statement




https://www.acgr.edu.au/activities/awards-for-excellence/


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EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH (INDIVIDUAL - SENIOR OR MID-CAREER)

Eligibility

• Senior or Mid-career Researchers are eligible to apply for this individual award if they have been awarded a PhD no less than five years of the closing date of applications, or where there has been a significant career interruption, evidence of career interruption should be provided.

Criteria

Performance Evidence (Two page limit).

• Significant research outputs – a list of outputs split into five categories (over the last five years):

o scholarly books o scholarly book chapters o refereed journal articles o refereed conference papers only when the paper was published in full in the proceedings o other (for example, major exhibitions, compositions or performance).

• Grants awarded as a Chief Investigator(s), Partner Investigator(s) over the last five years.

• Ten career-best research outputs – full reference and statement (30 word limit) explaining and justifying the impact or significance of the output.

• Most significant contributions to the research field. A statement of how the applicant’s research has led to a significant change or advancement of knowledge in their field.

• Further evidence in relation to research impact and leadership contributions to the field (over last five year years) – including, but not limited to:

o Research outputs other than academic publications where other research outputs might include patents, IP licences, plant breeding rights, registered designs, other research support income, relevant consultancies, policy advice and other professional activities;

o Evidence of contribution of research and its impact (e.g. adoption/implementation) on community, industry or government.

o Description of research impact relative to opportunity and in the context of discipline/end user benefits.


Research Opportunity (Two page limit).

Applicants should provide a brief description of career circumstances which may have positively or negatively influenced their research productivity, for example:

• The number of years since graduation with highest educational qualification.

• The opportunities for research in the context of:

o employment situations, including those outside academia, o the research component of employment conditions, o any periods of unemployment, part-time employment or other interruptions, o childbirth, carers’ responsibilities, misadventure or debilitating illness.

• Whether the applicant is contractually a teaching and research, research-only, teaching-only, teaching and administration, research and administration, administration-only academic. The



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description should indicate the percentage of each of these role in each of these areas over the past five years. Applicants are asked to consider developing a table.

• The research mentoring and research support facilities that have been available to the applicant over the last five years.

• Any other aspects of career or opportunities for research that are relevant to assessment and that have not been detailed elsewhere in the application (for example, any circumstances that may have limited research and publications or affected the time available to conduct and publish their research).

• Applicants should provide a total FTE for periods of unemployment, part time employment or interruptions for childbirth, carers’ responsibilities, misadventure or debilitating illness.

Supporting Documentation (Three page limit, plus CV)

• Testimonials of up to two pages from research partners, business and community leaders, research leaders in the applicant’s field.

• A statement of support from the Executive Director Research Institute/Centre.

• A CV no more than three A4 pages is required for this category.


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EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH (INDIVIDUAL - EARLY CAREER)

Eligibility

• Early career researchers are eligible to apply for this individual award if they have been awarded a PhD within five years of the closing date of applications, or where there has been a significant career interruption, evidence of career interruption should be provided.

Criteria

Performance Evidence (Two page limit).

• Significant research outputs – a list of outputs split into five categories (over the last five years):


• Grants awarded as a Chief Investigator(s), Partner Investigator(s) (over the last five years of

years).

• Up to ten career-best research outputs – full reference and statement (30 word limit) explaining and justifying the impact or significance of the output.

• Most significant contributions to the research field. A statement of how the applicant’s research has led to a significant change or advancement of knowledge in their field.




o Description of research impact relative to opportunity and in the context of discipline/end user benefits.



Applicants should provide a brief description of career circumstances which may have positively or negatively influenced their research productivity, for example:

• The number of years since graduation with highest educational qualification.





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• Whether the applicant is contractually a teaching and research, research-only, teaching-only, teaching and administration, research and administration, administration-only academic. The description should indicate the percentage of each of these role in each of these areas over the past five years. Applicants are asked to consider developing a table.

• The research mentoring and research support facilities that have been available to the applicant over the last five years.

• Any other aspects of career or opportunities for research that are relevant to assessment and that have not been detailed elsewhere in the application (for example, any circumstances that may have limited research and publications or affected the time available to conduct and publish their research).

• Applicants should provide a total FTE for periods of unemployment, part time employment or interruptions for childbirth, carers’ responsibilities, misadventure or debilitating illness.






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EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH (TEAM)

Eligibility

• Excellence in Research (Team): At least 50% of team members must have been employees of VU for a minimum of two years.

Criteria

Team Performance Evidence (Two page limit).

• Team’s significant research outputs – a list of outputs split into five categories (over the last five years):


• Grants awarded as a team, including Chief Investigator(s), Partner Investigator(s) (over the last

five years of years).

• Ten career-best team research outputs – full reference and statement (30 word limit) explaining and justifying the impact or significance of the output.

• Most significant contributions to the research field. A statement of how the team’s research has led to a significant change or advancement of knowledge in their field.




• Description of research impact relative to opportunity and in the context of discipline/end user benefits.



Team members may be teaching and research, research-only, teaching-only, teaching and administration, research and administration, administration-only academic. For each team member, please provide the following:

• The current role of the team member (e.g. Team Leader, Research Project Leader) and up to 30 words describing the role. Any significant and previous roles of the team member may also be included in addition to the 30 words.

• The number of years since graduation of the highest educational qualification.




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• Whether team member is contractually a teaching and research, research-only, teaching-only,

teaching and administration, research and administration, administration-only academic. The description should indicate the percentage of each of these role in each of these areas over the past five years. Team Leaders are asked to consider developing a table to present the data.

• The research mentoring and research support facilities that have been available to the team member from within the team over the last five years. This section of Research Opportunity is limited to one page.

• Any other aspects of career or opportunities for research that are relevant to assessment and that have not been detailed elsewhere in the application (for example, any circumstances that may have limited research and publications or affected the time available to conduct and publish their research)

• The application should provide a total FTE for periods of unemployment, part time employment or interruptions for childbirth, carers’ responsibilities, misadventure or debilitating illness.




• A CV no more than three A4 pages is required for this category per team member.


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EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH (SUPERVISION)

Eligibility

• Excellence in Research (Supervision): An Individual Supervisor or Supervisory Team currently involved in research supervision and who have successfully supervised at least two students through to timely completion of a research degree at Victoria University.

Criteria

• Evidence of high quality and innovative research supervisory practice. (One page limit).

• Evidence of the impact and outcomes of research supervision, including successful and timely HDR completions and co-publication or production of other research outputs with or by their candidates. This may also include the promotion of industry engagement and the development of HDR candidate’s employability skills and professional networks. (One page limit).

• Evidence of positive candidate post-graduation outcomes. (One page limit).

• Demonstrated leadership in research supervision including the provision of mentoring to less experienced supervisors (One page limit).

• Contributes to the attainment of The VU Way. (Half page limit)


• Up to two concise pages may also be included which demonstrate the achievements of the applicant(s). Some examples of additional documents are:

o Supporting statements from current and graduated candidates and academic colleagues. o Evidence of particular initiatives or candidates’ achievements.

• Supervision and Completions History Report (request from ORTQI).

• A CV no more than three A4 pages is required for this category (for each applicant if applying as

a team).



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EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH (GRADUATE RESEARCHER)

Eligibility

• Excellence in Research (Graduate Researcher): Higher Degree by Research candidates/graduates who submitted their thesis in a timely manner and received their examiners’ reports between 1st June 2019 and 31st May 2020.

Criteria

• Thesis Quality (Half page limit)

o The examiners’ quality ratings of the thesis provided in the Examiners’ Reports. o Evidence of the significance of the research in its field.

• Quality of the Research Output arising from the Research (One page limit)

o Quality of the scholarly publications, in peer reviewed journal publications or national and international conference presentations, relating to the research as an enrolled candidate or following completion of the degree. Note that publications in predatory journals will not be considered by the Panel.

o External Awards for the research. o Other indicators of the quality of the research output that are relevant to the graduate

researchers’ field.

• Research Impact (One page limit)

o Demonstrated by scholarly, industry or community adoption of the research.

• Engagement in Research (One page limit)

o Demonstrated engagement in the research environment within the University and beyond, through:

o Leadership, mentoring, peer support and other initiatives to enhance the VU research environment;

o Engagement with and representation of the University with external research partners locally and internationally (e.g. community, industry, other universities)

• Contributes to the attainment of The VU Way. (Half page limit)


• Testimonials of up to two pages may also be included which demonstrate and the achievements and impact of the applicant.

• A statement of support from the Principal Supervisor.

• Examiners Reports.




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VICE-CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR CAREER ACHIEVEMENT

This Award formally recognises a recipient’s outstanding leadership, significant contributions, and sustained excellence in learning and teaching, research, mentorship and/or service at Victoria University and the communities we serve.

The award is designed to acknowledge the enduring legacy of staff in all fields of endeavour.

Selection of the nominee is made based on the individual's significant, fundamental contributions to Victoria University and beyond; the lasting impact of these contributions; and the demonstration of an enduring commitment to excellence.

This is an occasional award and may not be awarded each year.

Elgibility

• All VU staff whose professional career has 20 years plus of sustained service in tertiary education, and at least 5 years employed at VU.

Criteria (Five page limit, including supporting documents)

• Applicants must have:

o Made a significant and sustained positive impact in their area of contribution (at either state/territory or national level).

o Earned recognition by other industry, training, education, community or employer groups. o Evidence of the respect of professional peers. o General acknowledgement as having reached the pinnacle of their profession or industry. o Demonstrated, over an extended period of time a contribution which has included either

teaching and training excellence, research innovaion, industry achievement, professional leadership and service to the tertiary education sector.

o Demonstrated personal integrity and upholding of the VU Values.

• The winner will be chosen on the basis of verifiable evidence of achievement and peer recognition.



Career Achievement Award

ATEM Awards: Outstanding Achiever Award

AFR Higher Education Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award

Australian Training Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award & National Achievement Award

Victorian Training Awards: Lynne Kosky Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement


https://www.atem.org.au/awards/best-practice-awards


https://www.australiantrainingawards.gov.au/how-to-apply

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/awards/vta/Pages/vtaawardcat.aspx

Victoria University, CRICOS No. 00124K (Melbourne), 02475D (Sydney), RTO 3113

CONTACT For more information, including links to the application form, please go to the VC Awards Website.

If you had any other questions, you can contact [email protected].

Best of luck with your application!


mailto:[email protected]

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