OLT Awards & Grants
The Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) is dedicated to improving the student learning experience by supporting quality teaching and practice with an annual budget of approximately $27 million.The OLT offers grants, awards, fellowships and a broad range of resources. Grants and fellowships are open to all staff. Awards include a program that is open to Teaching and Research staff, and two programs open to all staff. Staff can also access resources through the Learning Networks and Special Initiative schemes.
Staff who engage with OLT programs will not only be able to receive recognition and reward for their contribution to student learning, but will also be increasing opportunities for career enhancement.
Applicants for OLT grants, awards and fellowships must liaise with the Office of the Vice-President (Learning & Teaching) throughout the application process and work to Avondale's internal submission deadlines. The Office of the Vice-President (Learning and Teaching) will submit your application to the OLT following endorsement of your application by an internal assessment panel and the Vice-President (Learning & Teaching).
Important: Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citations and Awards for 2013
- OLT Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. Closing Date: 9 May 2013
Assessment Report (Strengths and weaknesses of previous applications)
- OLT Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning. Closing date: 4 July 2013
Assessment Report (Strengths and weaknesses of previous applications
- OLT Awards for Teaching Excellence. Closing date: 4 July 2013
Student Feedback Questionnaire
Assessment Report (Strengths and weaknesses of previous applications)
A number of Avondale staff have been recent recipients of an OLT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. These citations recognise and reward the diverse contribution that these staff members have made to the quality of student learning at Avondale.
Recent recipients include:
Carolyn Rickett awarded 2011 ALTC Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
"For inspiring and innovative teaching methods that enable Communication students to develop confidence and participate in authentic learning experiences".
Associate Professor Daniel Reynaud awarded 2009 ALTC Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
"For enthusiastic and creative teaching, especially evidenced through the innovative use of war gaming scenarios, that have inspired students to a better understanding of history".
Dr Darren Morton awarded 2008 Recipient of an ALTC Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
"For enthusiastically empowering students to embrace healthy, active lifestyles through personal example, genuine concern and the development of exemplary communication skills".
