Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning (APEL)

In 2001 the Academic Board of The University of Queensland established the Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning (formerly Awards for the Enhancement of Student Learning) to recognise programs and services that enhance the quality of student learning and the quality of the student experience at The University of Queensland. They are awarded to projects/services initiated by curriculum teams, groups or organisational units.

There are seven award categories:
 

  1. Widening participation
  2. Educational partnerships and collaborations with other organisations
  3. The first-year experience
  4. Flexible learning and teaching
  5. Innovation in curricula, learning and teaching
  6. Postgraduate education
  7. Services supporting student learning

To enhance opportunities for national recognition of outstanding teachers at the University of Queensland the Procedures for the UQ Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning  align with those of the Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT).

Nominations are now open for the 2012 UQ Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning and can be made on the 2012 UQ Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning Nomination Form and Expression of Interest Template. Candidates may self-nominate.

Nominees are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the consideration of the UQ Shortlisting Committee. Selected nominees will be invited to provide a detailed submission using the 2012 Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning Submission Template.

Important Dates

Action Due Date
Nomination and Expression of Interest due to TEDI Teaching Scholarship and Awards Officer (electronically) Friday 13 April 2012
Shortlisting Committee meeting to consider EOIs late May 2012
Prospective nominees advised of outcome Early June 2012
TEDI workshop on writing submissions mid June 2012
Nominees to advise names and contact details of two referees Friday 22 June 2012
References due to TEDI Teaching Scholarship and Awards Officer (electronically) Friday 27 July 2012
Submissions due to TEDI Teaching Scholarship and Awards Officer (electronically and hard copy) Friday 27 July 2012
Selection Committee meeting to select award winners Mid – late August 2012
UQ Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning announced T & L Week, 29 October 2012

For further information contact;

Kathleen McLeod
Personal Assistant to the Director
Teaching and Educational Development Institute
Email: teaching.awards@uq.edu.au
Telephone: 3365 1075
 

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