Curtin Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Awards

Curtin has a tradition of recognising its excellent teachers and this is reflected in our success at national level in the Carrick Awards for Australian University Teaching (CAAUT).

The Curtin Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching are awarded annually and aim to provide recognition and reward for outstanding performances, by both individuals and teams, in teaching and in enhancing student learning. The Award programs available for nomination are:

• Awards for Teaching Excellence:
  In 2008 there are eight award categories with up to six awards granted at the discretion of the EIT Awards Committee. Each award winner will receive a certificate and a grant of $5 000. Guidelines, nomination form, and template are now available. Nominations close on Friday, 25 July 2008.
• Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning:
  In 2008 there are seven award categories with up to three awards granted at the discretion of the EIT Awards Committee. Each award winner will receive a certificate and a grant of $5 000. Guidelines, nomination form, and template are now available. Nominations close on Friday, 25 July 2008.
• Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
  This award category, introduced in 2006, recognises the diverse contributions that individuals and teams make to the quality of student learning at Curtin. In 2008 there are up to ten awards granted at the discretion of the EIT Awards Committee. Each award winner will receive a certificate and a grant of $2 000. Guidelines, nomination form, and template are now available. Nominations close on Friday, 7 March 2008.

Eligibility

All members of Curtin academic staff whether full-time or part-time, teaching in undergraduate or postgraduate programs, on-shore or off-shore, are eligible to be nominated, provided they have taught at Curtin for at least two years. Nomination for the Citation Awards is open to academic staff, general staff and sessional staff.

Application and Selection Process

Each of the EIT Awards has differing requirements and selection criteria. Applicants will need to refer to the appropriate templates for selection criteria, selection process and timelines.

• Awards for Teaching Excellence
• Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning
• Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

Information and assistance

If you require further information on the Awards please contact Judy Schrape, Office of Teaching and Learning, Ext. 3917, Email: J.Schrape@curtin.edu.au