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Annual Report 2008 - Central Queensland University

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Strategic Plan<br />

2009-2012<br />

International<br />

Engagement<br />

OUR AIMS<br />

WHAT DO WE WANT TO BE?<br />

CQ<strong>University</strong> will contribute to the personal growth of<br />

international and Australian students. We will diversify our<br />

funding base by pursuing opportunities in the international<br />

education market.<br />

OUR ASPIRATIONS<br />

WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO?<br />

• Diversify our international investment portfolio to mitigate risks associated<br />

with choice of destination or discipline of study.<br />

• Adopt an objective approach to planning based on research, analysis of evidence<br />

and performance indicators to implement a global approach to accessing education.<br />

• Reflect the maturing of the international education market and the changing<br />

competitive situation in most major markets.<br />

OUR DELIVERY<br />

HOW WILL WE DO IT?<br />

• Build staff capability in learning and teaching related to international students,<br />

especially curriculum design and culturally inclusive teaching practices which<br />

meets the needs and expectations of international students.<br />

• Establish priorities and encourage engagement in research through IERI<br />

(Intercultural Education Research Institute) that informs international education<br />

in areas of policy, systems, planning, pedagogy and others.<br />

• Develop and implement the new CQ<strong>University</strong>/CMS interface and maximise<br />

the benefits resulting from 100% ownership of CMS by expanding the range of<br />

academic programs at the Australian International Campuses.<br />

• Explore low risk delivery mechanisms and pathway linkages.<br />

• Increase student and staff mobility through improved Study Abroad<br />

and Exchange programs.<br />

OUR QUALITY<br />

ASSURANCE<br />

HOW WILL WE KNOW THAT<br />

WE ARE DOING IT WELL?<br />

• Increase in number of international student enrolments overall and increase in<br />

market share relevant to the sector.<br />

• Increase in the number of professional development and targeted research<br />

projects by the IERI in the area of international education.<br />

• Increase in the number of outgoing exchange students by 100% [10-20] and<br />

increase in study abroad participation by 100% [25-50] over the next 5 years.<br />

• Increase in the CMS distribution to CQ<strong>University</strong>.<br />

• Increase in the diversity of funding streams.<br />

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