Annual Report 2008 - Central Queensland University
Annual Report 2008 - Central Queensland University
Annual Report 2008 - Central Queensland University
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Strategic Plan<br />
2009-2012<br />
Industry<br />
Engagement<br />
OUR AIMS<br />
WHAT DO WE WANT TO BE?<br />
CQ<strong>University</strong> is committed to working with industry to build<br />
long and enduring relationships focussed on developing<br />
knowledge, skills and innovations through the provision of<br />
relevant education, professional development and research that<br />
meets the needs of our regional workforces and industries.<br />
OUR ASPIRATIONS<br />
WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO?<br />
• Provide quality, professionally orientated education, applied research and<br />
continuing professional development relevant to regional industries and businesses.<br />
• Support research programs and industry collaborations that meet the greatest<br />
needs of business and industry, focusing in areas for the resource industries and<br />
regional sustainability, healthy and viable communities, environmental management<br />
and occupational health and safety.<br />
• Work collaboratively with industry to engage the community and in particular<br />
young people, who are the next generation of the workforce, to develop education<br />
and professional career pathways that serve and benefit regional industries<br />
and businesses.<br />
• Deliver undergraduate programs to meet the greatest areas of demand and need<br />
for professional knowledge and skills (particularly in engineering, health, business<br />
and science education).<br />
• Engage industry and business to provide undergraduate students with onsite work<br />
experience and work integrated learning at all levels within study programs.<br />
• Support and recognise prior learning consistent with industry standards and<br />
professional accreditation.<br />
OUR DELIVERY<br />
HOW WILL WE DO IT?<br />
• Continue with the development and growth of the <strong>University</strong>’s areas of research<br />
priority in Resource Industries and Sustainability, Health and Social Sciences,<br />
and Intercultural Education as themes which directly impact on the <strong>Central</strong><br />
<strong>Queensland</strong> region.<br />
• Implement a central management and coordination plan of industry and<br />
community interaction with the <strong>University</strong> aimed to provide relevant and targeted<br />
education, professional development and research services.<br />
• Appoint a senior manager to work with the ViceChancellor and Deputy Vice<br />
Chancellor to actively engage with industry and be responsible for implementing<br />
the actions associated with <strong>University</strong>/industry interaction and engagement.<br />
A review and report on current activity will be available by 31 March 2009 and<br />
from this an action plan to achieve our aspirations will be established.<br />
OUR QUALITY<br />
ASSURANCE<br />
HOW WILL WE KNOW THAT<br />
WE ARE DOING IT WELL?<br />
• Increased number of Memoranda of Understanding and research contracts with<br />
industry and business.<br />
• Increased number of professional development activities conducted by the<br />
<strong>University</strong> specifically targeted at industry.<br />
• Increased number of work placements in industry for CQ<strong>University</strong><br />
undergraduate students.<br />
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