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 />
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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