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Student Services OPP Survey

This survey is to gauge individual staff perceptions of the University's OPP Operational Objectives as they pertain to our work area.  Completing this survey is the first step in the development of our new OPP for 2009-2013.

This process is important to our work area and the overall direction of our division.  Please take the time to complete this survey by COB Monday 15th June, 2009.  Results will be collated and discussed at the next extended staff meeting on Thursday 18th June, 2009.

In the first part of the survey please choose your four highest ranked Operational Objectives from those listed.  In the following section, you are asked to assess whether or not the Implementation Strategies are important to you.  Please make sure you answer every question.

Any questions or queries should be directed to Judy Skene.

YOUR DETAILS
First Name
Surname
Team
(eg UniMentor, Careers)

OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Please choose the four most important OPP objectives in order of priority (priority 1 being most important).

Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4

For the following Operational Objective, please indicate if the listed Implementation Strategies are important to you by indicating Yes or No.
ED 1: TO RECRUIT AND GRADUATE A DIVERSE STUDENT COHORT OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY.

ED 1.1 Formulate an integrated approach to student recruitment (locally, nationally and internationally), including postgraduate coursework, and mature age students.
 Yes No
ED 1.2 Improve University-wide activities in the area of diversity, equity and access, including: outreach, student income support (incl Scholarships), accommodation, prospective students/admissions, indigenous students and targeted equity groups and international students.
 Yes No
ED 1.3 Improve preparedness and transition of undergraduate and postgraduate students commencing courses.
 Yes No
ED 1.4 Further equip staff to work with a diverse student population.
 Yes No

ED 2: TO IMPROVE THE UNIVERSITY'S COURSES.
ED 2.1 Implement decisions arising from the Review of Course Structures.
 Yes No
ED 2.2 Embed the University's educational principles in all courses.
 Yes No
ED 2.3 Review amount of teaching and assessment in courses and establish guidelines/policies on recommended/appropriate levels.
 Yes No
ED 2.4 Continue to develop and embed work place practicum, field work opportunities and study abroad.
 Yes No
ED 2.5 Support the needs of graduate students (including part-time) with the development of postgraduate courses, support services and facilities.
 Yes No
ED 2.6 Encourage breadth of study and cultural competence among all students.
 Yes No
ED 2.7 Enhance academic advising and mentoring of students.
 Yes No

ED 3: TO EXTEND HIGH-QUALITY TEACHING APPROACHES AND IMPROVE LEARNING OUTCOMES.
ED 3.1 Further develop national and international benchmarking and quality assurance processes in teaching and learning.
 Yes No
ED 3.2 Develop long-term strategies for integrated approaches to learning including e-learning and learning spaces.
 Yes No
ED 3.3 Increase opportunities for teaching development and the scholarship of teaching.
 Yes No
ED 3.4 Proactively use student evaluation/indicators to improve, support and disseminate good teaching practices at all levels (faculty/school/individual).
 Yes No
ED 3.5 Continue to develop a stronger University-wide framework for ensuring quality and viability of regional and transnational programs.
 Yes No

ED 4: TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE LINKS BETWEEN TEACHING, LEARNING AND RESEARCH.
ED 4.1 Support staff in achieving a balance between teaching, research and service.
 Yes No
ED 4.2 Develop indicators of effectiveness of a teaching and research nexus.
 Yes No
ED 4.3 Further support the development of research skills among UWA undergraduate students.
 Yes No
ED 4.4 Continue to develop approaches to maximise the benefits of the teaching and research nexus.
 Yes No

ED 5: TO IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN A HIGH-QUALITY CAMPUS COMMUNITY.
ED 5.1 Support the development of the one-stop-shop for student services.
 Yes No
ED 5.2 Encourage greater interaction amongst students, staff and the community.
 Yes No
ED 5.3 Support the review of and improvement to student accommodation and collegiate educational opportunities.
 Yes No
ED 5.4 Identify and encourage specific opportunities for student engagement in intellectual and cultural life on campus.
 Yes No
ED 5.5 Encourage among all students a sense of life-long partnership with UWA.
 Yes No
ED 5.6 Support the development of services and facilities which encourage students to be on campus.
 Yes No
ED 5.7 Implement teaching practices which encourage and support students to engage deeply with their learning.
 Yes No

PR 1: TO ATTRACT, DEVELOP AND RETAIN THE HIGHEST QUALITY STAFF.
PR 1.1 Improve search, selection, appointment and retention policies and processes.
 Yes No
PR 1.2 Develop leadership and management capacity throughout the University.
 Yes No
PR 1.3 Create a high performance culture.
 Yes No
PR 1.4 Create an equitable and diverse work environment.
 Yes No
PR 1.5 Encourage a safe and supportive workplace.
 Yes No

PR 2: TO IMPROVE THE MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION AND IT.
PR 2.1 Extend the range of cost-efficient centrally-provided IT services.
 Yes No
PR 2.2 Apply the University information management principles to all areas of corporate management-related information.
 Yes No
PR 2.3 Identify and implement a common model for the administration of central enterprise systems.
 Yes No
PR 2.4 Identify and act on opportunities for efficiency gains through application of technology to business processes throughout the University.
 Yes No
PR 2.5 Build efficient, sustainable and effective IT foundations for the University's activities.
 Yes No

PR 3: TO IMPROVE DECISION MAKING STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES
PR 3.1 Implement the Cycle of Planning and Accountability at all levels of the University
 Yes No
PR 3.2 Streamline governance and management arrangements
 Yes No
PR 3.3 Optimise the mix of central and devolved management in key areas (such as internationalisation, marketing, development...)
 Yes No
PR 3.4 Work more efficiently and effectively across organisational boundaries
 Yes No

PR 4 TO MAKE UWA AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY
PR 4.1 Develop a University strategic framework for environmental sustainability
 Yes No
PR 4.2 Operate within local, national and international environmental legislation and standards
 Yes No
PR 4.3 Increase the understanding of sustainability amongst our staff, students and community
 Yes No
 
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