Curtin Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

1.

Complete the Nomination Form.

2.

Complete the Written Statement.
The core element of a nomination for a Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning is a written statement in which the nominees describe their contribution to student learning. It is vital that nominees specifically address one or two of the selection criteria, and provide evidence to support their claims against this criterion/criteria.

The written statement is limited to four A4 pages in total. It should have four components, presented in this order:

1. The proposed citation (maximum of twenty-five words) describing the distinctive contribution of the nominee.
2. A summary of the particular contribution and describing the specific context for this.
3. A statement addressing the chosen criterion/criteria (one or two) from among the following:
   Approaches to teaching and to learning support that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn
   Development of curricula, resources and services that reflect a command of the field
   Approaches to assessment, feedback and learning support that foster independent learning
   Respect and support for the development of students as individuals
   Scholarly activities and service innovations that have influenced and enhanced learning and teaching
4. A statement identifying the ways in which the contribution has

• influenced student learning, engagement and/or the overall student experience;
• been sustained over time; and
• been recognised by fellow staff and the institution.

The written statement is limited to a maximum of four A4 pages. Pages in excess of four will be removed.

3.

Provide two References
Two references of no more than one A4 page each, to be provided by people who are able to comment on the nominee's contribution to student learning against the nominated selection criterion. One of the referees MUST be the Head of the nominee's faculty, department, school or administration unit. If the nomination is from a team, the references should apply to the team.

Presentation Requirements
Paper should be A4 plain white
Margins should be at least 2 cm with clear paragraph definition.
The minimum acceptable font size is 11 point. A font such as Times New Roman or Arial is strongly recommended.
No supplementary materials should be included. Photos and/or pictures should fit within the 8-page statement limit.
Submissions should be corner-stapled and unbound.

5.

Fourteen (14) copies of all the documents (Nomination Form, Written Statement, Curriculum Vitae and References) should reach the nominee(s)' Faculty Teaching and Learning Committee by 5.00 pm on 27 July 2009. Submissions from nominees in the Vice Chancellory should reach Megan Ellis, Office of Teaching and Learning, Building 105 Room 126, Bentley Campus by 5.00 pm on 27 July 2009.

6.

Applications are judged against the Award criteria by the respective committees and the top five nominations from each Committee will be forwarded to the Curtin EIT Awards Committee.

7.

The Curtin EIT Awards Committee will select the Curtin EIT Citation Award winners.

8.

In September 2009 the Vice Chancellor will announce the Curtin EIT Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. Each of the Curtin EIT Citation Award winners will receive $2,000 and a signed certificate from the Vice Chancellor.