Award for a Program that Enhances Learning

For academic staff and general staff, as individuals or in teams

This award recognises learning and teaching support programs and services that make an outstanding contribution to the quality of student learning and the quality of the student experience of education in the College.

Programs could be based on:
     • Assessment and feedback
     • Educational partnerships and collaborations with other organisations
     • The first-year experience
     • Flexible learning and teaching
     • Innovation in curricula, learning and teaching
     • Postgraduate education
     • Services supporting student learning

Eligibility Criteria
Nomination is open to all programs and services that enhance student learning at the College. Programs are intended to be broader than one or two courses or a limited service that involves only a few students. For example, programs may involve a new service or program provided by the College, a program of study across a year or number of years, or a service or program directed at particular groups of students. The application must include reference to the contribution of the program to the enhancement of learning within the two years prior to the close of nominations.

Selection Criteria
All applications for the Award for a Program that Enhances Learning will be assessed in relation to the following four criteria.

     1. Distinctiveness, coherence and clarity of purpose
      Extent to which the program has clear objectives and systematic approaches to coordination, implementation and evaluation.

     2. Influence on student learning and student engagement
      Extent to which the program targets identified needs and directly or indirectly enhances student learning, student engagement and/or the overall student experience of higher education.

     3. Breadth of impact
      Extent to which the program has led to widespread benefits for students, staff, the College, the ANU, and/or other institutions, consistent with the purpose of the program.

     4. Concern for equity and diversity
      Extent to which the program promotes and supports equity and inclusiveness by improving access, participation and outcomes for diverse student groups.


In considering the application the selection committee can take into account:
• the extent to which the claims are supported by formal and informal evaluation;
• the extent of creativity, imagination or innovation, irrespective of whether the approach involves traditional learning environments or technology-based developments; and
• the information contained in student evaluations, references and the description of the program submitted by the nominee. The Committee may contact nominees and/or referees for clarification or further information.

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