This project examines how Education-Focused (EF) academics contribute to teaching practice and institutional change in universities, addressing a gap in empirical evidence about their impact. Using a mixed-methods, multi-institutional design, including policy analysis, surveys, interviews, and case studies, it investigates the roles EF academics play, and the conditions that enable or constrain their leadership. The project will produce a sector-wide benchmarking report and an evidence-informed framework to guide institutional policy, professional development, and recognition of teaching-focused roles, ultimately strengthening teaching quality and academic development across the higher education sector.

Project team

• • Assoc. Prof. Gail Crimmins (University of the Sunshine Coast)
  • Prof. Maree Dinan-Thompson (University of the Sunshine Coast)
  • Dr Judy Craft (University of the Sunshine Coast)
  • Dr Collins Fleischner (Australian Catholic University)
  • Assoc. Prof Jessica Frawley (University of Sydney)
  • Dr Carmen Vallis (University of Sydney)
  • Prof. Taryn Jones (Macquarie University)
  • Assoc. Prof Alex Bannigan (Macquarie University)
  • Prof. Shona Leitch (RMIT)
  • Priscilla-Anne Green (RMIT)
  • Nada Jarni (RMIT)

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Outputs

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