Momentum
Review of Academic Programs
At the time of the review of academic structure, it was foreshadowed that the review would be followed by a university-wide examination and renewal of our curriculum. It is now necessary to ensure that our curriculum serves to position us to achieve the goals for excellence in teaching and research as set out in Macquarie@50. We need to refresh our approach to Learning and Teaching to attract high quality students.
What's happening?
- Updates
- Purpose of the project
- Timeline
- Review of Academic Programs High Level Implementation Plan
- Contacts
- Links
Updates
28 September 2009
Julian De Meyrick's presentation discussing how the new curriculum will affect current students.
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 53Kb) for current students.
7 September 2009
Open Day Information Packs for Academic Advisors
An information pack to help you with most of the enquiries you are likely to receive from prospective students and their parents during this Saturday's Open Day has been put together for you. The pack includes:
- A list of FAQs (PDF 117Kb)
- A list of People and Planet units (PDF 57Kb)
- A list of all the new majors (PDF 80Kb)
- ATAR Conversion table (PDF 73Kb)
- Non-Award information sheet (PDF 452Kb)
An Open Information Session conducted by Dean of Students, Julian De Meyrick, was recorded and can be viewed below:
If you have any questions regarding the information contained in the pack please contact Course Work Studies Section coursework@mq.edu.au or call 9850 6410.
Purpose of the project
The project will take part in two stages. The end product of stage one will be a white paper, accepted by Academic Senate, that spells out both what a Macquarie degree is, and what constitutes a Macquarie Humanities, Science, and Professional Degree. A methodology to be applied in Stage 2 will also be agreed.
In stage two, faculties, as identified in the new academic structure, will work with an agreed process to arrive at changes required to move from their existing curriculum to a curriculum that reflects the Macquarie degrees as outlined in the white paper. A project manager will facilitate this process. It is envisaged that this process will take place over a six - nine month period, with a view to having necessary changes in place within university systems and publications during 2009, to allow new courses to commence in 2010.
Timeline
It is envisaged that Stage 1 will be completed by end June 2008. July 2008 - Mar 2009, Using the process developed, faculties will examine all existing undergraduate degrees (courses) against the framework agreed to ensure that their courses are (i) aligned to the vision and specification of the relevant Macquarie degree (ii) aligned to Macquarie's strategic plans and priorities and (iii) financially sustainable. Recommended changes to the curriculum will be implemented and effective January 1 2010.
Review of Academic Programs High Level Implementation Plan
Contacts
Ms Barb McLean
Executive Officer
Office of DVC Provost
Phone:
9850 9957
Email: barb.mclean@vc.mq.edu.au