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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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