Contents

From the new President Geoffery Crisp

From the Editor 2

HERDSA 2009 Conference 5

HERDSA Presidential Address 2009 Enhancing the Student Experience Through Improved Higher Education Leadership and Practice By Shelda Debowski 12

The HERDSA Executive Old and New! 14

Australian Awards for University Teaching 2008 18

How much do Students pay for University Research? By Lawrence Cram 20

From a Road Less Travelled By Steph Ellis 22

Exploring Gross National Happiness and Higher Education in the Dragon Kingdom By Maureen Bell 23

International Column Exchange Educating for Change: The Potential of Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning for Solving Complex Problems of the 21st Century 1 By Joy Mighty 24

Meanderings By Robert Cannon 25

The Philosopher’s Column Breath of Fresh Air: The Cosmic Swerve By Ann Kerwin 27

I.T. in Higher Education Column Podcasting and Recording Revisited: A Lecture Theatre Perspective By Roger Atkinson 29

The HOW TO ... Teaching Series How to… Survive Equipment Failure in the Classroom By Peter Kandlbinder

Higher Education in the Headlines By Peter Kandlbinder