Governance, Leadership & Engagement Preparing the case for promotion

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1 Governance, Leadership & Engagement Preparing the case for promotion Presented by Associate Professor Peter McCallum on behalf of the Chair of the Academic Board The University of Sydney Page 1

2 Why does Governance, Leadership and Engagement matter? The University considers teaching and research/scholarship/creative/professional work as its core activities We need academic staff to contribute to collective decision making and the running of the University if we want to have a collegial university Contributions to other objects of the University over and above the creation dissemination of knowledge (e.g., public discourse, application of knowledge) are vital if we are to contribute more broadly to society in the way it expects as is found in the University Act. The University of Sydney Page 2

3 University of Sydney Act 1989 (as amended) 6. Object and functions of University (1) The object of the University is the promotion, within the limits of the University's resources, of scholarship, research, free inquiry, the interaction of research and teaching, and academic excellence. (2) The University has the following principal functions for the promotion of its object: (b) the encouragement of the dissemination, advancement, development and application of knowledge informed by free inquiry, (d) the participation in public discourse, (3) The University has other functions as follows: (b) the University may develop and provide cultural, sporting, professional, technical and vocational services to the community, The University of Sydney Page 3

4 Your Governance, Leadership & Engagement Portfolio A brief statement of 500 to 1000 words that highlights areas of greatest strength and supports applicant's claims regarding performance assessed in terms of amount of activity, degree of responsibility carried, and quality of the service rendered evidence of sustained efforts individually or as member of team constructive achievements and outcomes in useful (and possibly innovative) directions continuity of involvement, the result of sustained efforts over some considerable period of time major responsibility for the outcome of some of the achievements The University of Sydney Page 4

5 Governance, Leadership & Engagement includes: Service to the University refers to contributions to institutional planning, governance, line management or contributions to the University community. Service to the Discipline refers to service to the relevant profession or academic discipline, including clinical work, consultancy activities, service on local and national professional/discipline bodies. Service to the Community refers to discipline/profession related contributions to the wider community which enhance the reputation of the University. The University of Sydney Page 5

6 Governance, Leadership & Engagement: Service to the University Department / School / Faculty / University policy committees eg. Head of School Advisory, Dean's Advisory, Faculty Executive, Library Advisory, Academic Board, Senate Committees of the Academic Board and/or working parties eg. Undergraduate Studies Committee, Assessment Working Party, etc. Administrative service of substantial significance to the governance of the University and its units eg. Head of Department, Head of School, School Grievance Officer, Higher Degrees Committee, Faculty Promotions Committee, Central Promotions Committee, Research Committee, Coordinator of First- Year Classes in large schools, The University of Sydney Page 6

7 Governance, Leadership & Engagement: Service to the Discipline Editor, associate editor, advisory board member or referee of a scholarly journal Service on ARC, NH&MRC and similar reviewing and funding panels Responsibility as organiser of national and/or international conferences Office-bearer of, or other actively-involved contributor to, a professional society Membership of professional accreditation panel Liaison service on committees of related professional groups, etc. The University of Sydney Page 7

8 Governance, Leadership & Engagement: Service to the Community Service on, or on behalf of, Government Statutory Authorities or Commissions of Inquiry Liaison between secondary and tertiary education institutions (eg. HSC syllabus committee, resource person for school visits to talk with senior students, etc.) Liaison between academia and industry (eg, technical standards committee, consortium steering committee) Honorary professional work (eg. Community centre, state council, national advisory council) Public advocacy in your professional area The University of Sydney Page 8

9 Governance, Leadership & Engagement - Assessor of Competitive Grants applicants are able to list their participation as an assessor of competitive grants since last appointment or promotion at the current level at this university - Mentoring and Leadership - Level E applicants can provide an overview of the formal and informal mentoring undertaken over their career and since last appointment and promotion The University of Sydney Page 9

10 Some issues in preparing the Governance, Leadership and Engagement Portfolio Overlap of categories with Research and Learning and Teaching Non-disciplinary contributions to the community Consultancy Does the activity described further the interests of the University? The University of Sydney Page 10

11 Consultancy Listed in Service to the Discipline but may also be considered as service to the community Must be University consulting, with appropriate approvals Several Schools have explicit consulting operations, eg, Centre for Advanced Structural Engineering (CASE) Should place your University expertise at the service of the discipline or community The University of Sydney Page 11

12 Criteria: Level C Will normally make a significant contribution to any or all of the research, scholarship, teaching or administration activities of an organisational unit or interdisciplinary area at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level; Will normally play a major role or provide a significant degree of leadership in scholarly, research or professional activities relevant to any or all of their profession, discipline or community; Will contribute to governance in the school, faculty or University through activities such as participation in committees, membership of the Academic Board or administrative roles in centres or Institutes; The University of Sydney Page 12

13 Criteria: Level D Will demonstrate evidence of capability to lead developments in: (i) education quality, which enhance major aspects of the faculty s operations through program management, curriculum development, faculty and institutional teaching roles (such as Associate Dean, Academic Board, SEG Education Committee); or (ii) research, which enhance the reputation of the faculty or University (such as leading participation in internationally-funded research projects); Will normally make an outstanding contribution to governance and collegial life within the University and community and professional service; Will, where appropriate, contribute to the University s work of community and alumni engagement; Will, where appropriate, contribute their expertise and knowledge to broader forums of public debate consistently with University policy; Will, where appropriate, assist the University in its development work. The University of Sydney Page 13

14 Criteria: Level E Will have evidence of mentoring of colleagues to leadership positions; Will make an outstanding contribution to governance and collegial life within and outside the University by chairing school or faculty committees, undertaking significant administrative positions or participating in or chairing University-level committees; Will, where appropriate, contribute their expertise and knowledge to broader forums of public debate, consistently with University policy; Will, where appropriate, assist the University in its development work. The University of Sydney Page 14

15 Governance, Leadership & Engagement: changes to minimum standards as of 2017 Change to the minimum standards required for promotion in 2017 (Level E) Teaching & Research stream the minimum standard required for Governance, Leadership & Engagement will be raised from superior to outstanding (All Levels) Education focused stream the minimum standard required for Governance, Leadership & Engagement will be raised from satisfactory to superior (All Levels) Research focused stream the minimum standard required for Governance, Leadership & Engagement will be raised from satisfactory to superior The University of Sydney Page 15