Closing the Loop 2005/06

Program: Academic Work Matters 2005

Sessions held 13
Sessions evaluated 10

131 attendees in total
94 respondents

The feedback indicates high level of satisfaction with the Academic Work Matters sessions overall. The sessions appear to cater for a broad range of staff, and it is interesting to note that 43% of respondents have been employed at the university for more than 5 years. Two thirds of respondents were female.

• 100% of respondents agree or strongly agree that the sessions were well organised
• 99% of respondents agree or strongly agree that they now have a better understanding of the topic
• 97% of respondents would recommend the seminar to other staff

Program: Tertiary Teaching Course 2005

Completions:
1st Semester: 18
2nd Semester: 11

(Overall Feedback Semesters 1 & 2)
25 attendees at the final sessions in total
24 respondents at the final sessions

There was quite a range in what respondents identified as the most useful aspects of the course for them. Five respondents commented that the most useful aspect of the course was the teaching portfolio. Several also enjoyed the opportunity to meet colleagues from other parts of the university and share their experiences.

There were areas of contrast identified. For example, while one respondent wanted the theory condensed, others enjoyed the theory. While three respondents expressed some dissatisfaction with the course, others commented that it was "well worth attending", "important for others to do", "very useful". Two people felt that the assessment requirements could have been explained better.

Overall, there is broad satisfaction with the Tertiary Teaching Course, but some improvement could be made to aim for greater percentage recommending the TTC to other staff, and better explanation of the assessment requirements. Some changes were made after the first semester. However, a small element of dissatisfaction is to be expected given the broad range of staff experience levels and the associated differing expectations. For example, almost as many respondents have been employed by the university for less than one year as those who had been employed for 5-10 years. This diversity remains a challenge for the TTC.

• 100% of respondents either strongly agreed or agreed that the course was well organised
• 92% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that they now have a better understanding
• 83% of respondents would recommend the TTC to other staff

Program: Vice Chancellor's Symposium 2006

The Scholarship of Engagement forum was held on 17th July 2006.

Attendance: 88
Respondents: 12

7 expressed that the forum was an excellent opportunity with stimulating presentations by Barbara Holland and colleagues from across the campus offering a wide range of perspectives on a worthwhile topic. Given the small number of respondents other comments are too few in number to report.

Program: Academic Work Matters 2006

Sessions held: 20
Sessions evaluated: 12

98 Total Attendees for sessions evaluated
74 Respondents

The feedback indicates high level of satisfaction with the Academic Work matters sessions overall. The sessions appear to cater for a broad range of staff, and it is interesting to note that 64.8% of respondents have been employed at the university for more than 5 years. 73% of respondents were female.

• 97% of respondents agree or strongly agree that the sessions were well organised
• 98% of respondents agree or strongly agree that they now have a better understanding of the topic
• 95% of respondents would recommend the seminar to other staff

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