* Interested in seeing how UNSW is shaping education for students’ success?
* CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS: Sustainable Development in Higher Education 
* Final call for papers for special issue of IJAD
* Free online seminar - Development of National Guidelines in Australia for Improving Student Outcomes in Online Education
* IJAD Associate Editor
* New online first articles in Higher Education Research and Developments
* Transforming Assessment webinars and e-Exams events 

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Interested in seeing how UNSW is shaping education for students’ success?
27th September, 2018

Join us at The Inspired Learning Summit to celebrate the educational innovations and partnerships that enrich education at UNSW. Get inspired by our student partners as they showcase their invaluable contributions to extending our educational collective intelligence, while demonstrating the impact it has on them and their career opportunities. 

Immerse yourself in the multimedia & virtual reality exemplars from our blended courses and join a hot-topic, controversial debate on the ethical use of student data. 

Registration is free.

Further information: https://unsw.to/ILS2018

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CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS: Sustainable Development in Higher Education 
Chapter Proposal Submission Deadline: October 3, 2018

Target Book Release for Volume One: November 15, 2019 
Tentative Volume Titles (topic areas): 1) Integrating sustainable development into the curriculum 2) Sustainable development leadership and strategies 3) University partnerships for sustainable development

These volume(s) will be part of the book series entitled, Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning - series editor, Patrick Blessinger and published by Emerald Group Publishing. https://www.emeraldinsight.com/series/ihetl 

Keywords: Sustainability, sustainable education, sustainable develop goals, social responsibility, lifelong learning, inclusive and equitable quality education, authentic learning, interdisciplinary learning 

Submissions should be submitted to: www.hetl.org/emerald-sustainable-development-submission-form/ 

Further information: Dr. Patrick Blessinger <patrickblessinger@GMAIL.COM>

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Final call for papers for special issue of IJAD
5 October 2018

IJAD has had a great response to their call for proposals for a special issue on Emerging Voices and Trends in Academic Development, but there is still time to submit a full paper. Information about the call, the types of submissions sought, and the timeline are available on the IJAD website: http://explore.tandfonline.com/cfp/ed/rija-cfp-si-2019-emerging-voices-a.... Submissions close 5 October 2018. Please email co-editor, Kathryn.Sutherland@vuw.ac.nz with any questions.

Further information: http://explore.tandfonline.com/cfp/ed/rija-cfp-si-2019-emerging-voices-a...

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Free online seminar - Development of National Guidelines in Australia for Improving Student Outcomes in Online Education
10 October 2018, 11am 

During 2016 an Australian research project was conducted under the sponsorship of the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) at Curtin University, with the aim of improving student retention and academic success in online education. The study sought the combined wisdom of practitioners, both academic and professional, directly involved in online education, on ways to most effectively engage, teach and support online students. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 151 members of staff across 16 higher education institutions and the findings have informed a set of National Guidelines for Australian institutions for improving student outcomes in online learning.

Speaker: Dr Cathy Stone
The University of Newcastle and the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education

Connect Online via Zoom.

Further information: https://tinyurl.com/y7ksfw7u

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IJAD Associate Editor 

The International Journal for Academic Development (IJAD) is seeking applications for an associate editor based in Asia to replace the position currently held by Dr Johan Geertsema (National University of Singapore/HERDSA. Academic developers who work in Asia and belong to networks including CHED (China), HERDSA (Hong Kong and Singapore), NetSED (India), JAED (Japan), SAIHEE (Sri Lanka), and ThaiPOD (Thailand)should apply.

Now in its third decade, IJAD is the premier international journal for academic development (also called educational development and faculty development. Google ranked IJAD among the 20 most influential higher education journals globally in 2016. IJAD is sponsored by the International Consortium for Educational Development (ICED).

Four issues of IJAD are published annually through Routledge/Taylor & Francis (http://www.tandfonline.com/ijad). The manuscript submission and review process is managed
through the ScholarOne online system.

The associate editor (Asia) appointment will be for 4 years (1 January 2019 until 31 December 2021) and the appointee will work collaboratively with the four co-editors—Dr Peter Felten (USA), Dr Johan Geertsema (Singapore), Dr Klara Bolander Laksov (Sweden), and Dr Kathryn Sutherland (New Zealand)—and the four continuing associate editors—Dr Tansy Jessop (UK), Dr Meegan Hall (New Zealand), Dr Roeland van der Rijst, Dr Suzanne Sheffield (Canada), and Dr Katie Linder (USA). The Asia associate editor will work most closely with the Asia coeditor,
Johan Geertsema, but will collaborate with the entire team.

The role of associate editor provides the opportunity to influence the academic development research agenda and to expand linkages between one’s own region and the international academic development community. The position is voluntary and involves working to tight deadlines as well as participating in regular online meetings. Applications from individuals who would like to join the team are welcome. The editorial team will make a decision based on the criteria outlined below.

Questions about this associate editor position should be directed to Johan Geertsema (cdtjgh@nus.edu.sg).
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APPLICATION PROCESS
Brief written expressions of interest should be e-mailed to Johan Geertsema (cdtjgh@nus.edu.sg) no later than 31 October 2018 and should 
a. outline your reasons for wanting to undertake the role,
b. address the selection criteria below,
c. provide the names of two members of the academic development community who are
willing to be contacted as referees, and
d. include your current Curriculum Vitae.

The following criteria are essential:
1. Active scholar in academic/educational/faculty development, with a record of publications in this area.
2. Passionate about academic development in higher education and committed to encouraging high-quality academic research and publications in the field.
3. Excellent organisational and communication skills and demonstrable ability to work to tight deadlines.
4. Demonstrated ability to work well with others (for example, joint publications, grants, member of a national network, etc.).
5. Willing to participate in regular online editorial meetings (often outside working hours in order to accommodate the schedules of an editorial team based on four different continents).
6. Committed to the goals of the journal’s parent organisation, the International Consortium for Educational Development (ICED): http://icedonline.net/
7. At the time of appointment, membership in one of the member networks of ICED.

In addition, the following criteria are desirable:
8. Experience in editing and publishing and awareness of issues associated with editing an international journal.
9. Familiarity with online manuscript management systems.
10. Familiarity with APA referencing, copy-editing, or access to administrative support for copyediting.
11. Ability to start by 1 January 2019.

Further information: Johan Geertsema (cdtjgh@nus.edu.sg)

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New online first articles in Higher Education Research and Developments 

The story of Samantha: the teaching performances and inauthenticities of an early career human geography lecturer, Samantha Wilkinson, https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2018.1517731

Don't forget to follow Higher Education Research and Developments on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HERDJournal

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Transforming Assessment webinars and e-Exams events 

Transforming Assessment updates:

1) Webinar recording available "Virtual work integrated learning in engineering" Held 5 Sep 2018
A/Prof Sally Male (University of Western Australia)
View the recording via
http://ta.vu/5S2018

2) Next webinar session "Mindful assessment design" Wed 7 Nov 2018
Dr Samuel Elkington (Advance HE, UK / Teesside University)
This session explores the concept of mindful learning as it applies to assessment design. We will cover the current thinking and evidence for promoting self-regulatory practices to reframe student-centred assessment as a primary vehicle for authentically personalised learning. This includes student sensitivity to context and new perspectives, intentionality of attention, managing personal responses to feedback, and resilience. The session concludes with some practical examples of mindful assessment design in higher education.
Register
http://ta.vu/7nov2018

3) e-Exams Roadshow sessions and Symposium (various Australian cities).
These sessions may be of interest to HERDSA members!

Many institutions are considering the shift to e-Exams. This could cost millions over the coming years and set up the pedagogic framework for higher stakes assessments for years to come - make an informed decision!

a) A series of workshops looking at the preliminary findings of the Australian Government funded 'Transforming Exams Across Australia' project will be held in most Australian capital cities over the remainder of 2018.
The project focused on enabling authentic e-assessment in exam rooms involving 10 Australian university partners.
The workshops feature a two session format comprising a briefing followed by a workshop.
Remaining sessions are:
Sydney: 21 Sep 2018 [full - wait-list]
Brisbane: 27 Sep 2018 (following Moodle MOOT Australia - presenting e-exams here too!)
Hobart: 5 Oct 2018
Canberra: 31 Oct 2018 (following EdTechPosium - presenting e-exams here too!)
Reg free via: 
http://transformingexams.eventbrite.com

b) An e-Exams Symposium will be held Saturday 24 November 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.
This full day mini-conference will feature two international guest speakers: from University in Austria with 40% e-exams and from Finland's matriculation authority speaking about their national e-exams implementation. Professor Geoff Crisp will the chair the day. Detailed findings from the Australian national project team will explore a range of issues covering results from 20 e-exam trials, logistics, authentic e-assessment design, student experience and an exploration of an authentic, robust, e-exams platform. All education sectors are welcome.
This symposium is running just prior to the ASCILITE2018 conference - why not do two Ed Tech events in the one trip!?
Register now [AU$195] at: 
http://eexamsymposium.eventbrite.com.au