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(i.e., the development, assessment and evaluation of psychological literacy and global
citizenship, Aims 1 and 2), (b) sharing of effective strategies and resources relevant to Aims
1 and 2, (c) updates and sharing of research findings on effective university student learning
and performance (Aim 2), (d) introduction to various L&T resources and networks (e.g.,
APEN; Aims 1-3), and (e) the development of an informal network amongst these L&T
leaders, which potentially will provide an impetus to sustain collaboration through
APEN/PsyEd membership (Aim 3).
Evidence for outcome attainment:
Most meetings and conference forums/symposia were
run under the APEN/PsyEd banner, thus increasing the
visibility of the network to other academics and
educators (e.g., the five 2010 APEN meetings; APS
conference forums and symposia; almost all Australian
departments were represented at the Summit);
State representatives for APEN/PsyEd in NSW,
Queensland, Victoria and South Australia were identified,
with some initial social events, and a commitment to
stage annual meetings of interested psychology
educators;
The resource repository was constructed within the
website of this network, with the strong support of the
PsyEd co-convenors;
The PsyEd website was maintained and updated during
this Fellowship;
Figure 9: UNSW Psychology
PsyEd office bearers contributed to the management of
the Resource Competition, as well as contributing
resources themselves; and,
Alumni Launch (April, 2012)
The majority of the Fellowship Advisory Group (AG) members were PsyEd members,
with a co-convenor representing the network.
4.2.2 Development and support of alumni organisations, and focus on
employers
It became apparent that a national organisation would not be successful unless there were
strong university-based chapters—thus we focussed on the local level. It should be noted
that many graduates become employers of other psychology graduates; both groups are
important to informing the aims and outcomes of UG psychology education.
Evidence for outcome attainment and initiation of stakeholder contact:
The initiation of an alumni organisation at UNSW, with positive ratings and engagement,
and evidence of continued activities;
The development of Guidelines for establishing such an organisation
(http://www.groups.psychology.org.au/tlpig/);
A pilot survey of graduates;
A pilot survey of employers (both these surveys informed discussions of aims, outcomes
and curriculum of the psychology major);
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