Undergraduate Research in Australia
Macquarie University Projects
| Time period | Stage | Activity as defined in Fellowship proposal | Macquarie University activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| January - February 2009 | Stage 1 | Visit members of UK team to learn from experiences and create a map of activity and protocols and documentation available in the UK. Prepare first stage of evaluation strategy. Bring together national team to identify existing protocols and resources. Identify gaps that need to be filled. | Collaborate with Teaching and Learning Centre staff in identifying resources needed at Macquarie and gaps that need to be filled. |
| March - May 2009 | Stage 2 | Carry out overseas study tour to identify new resources and protocols to meet the identified needs. Specifically this will include visiting USA universities and institutions associated with undergraduate research. Document approaches that impact on practice. Present paper at SEDA Spring conference UK. | Begin to trial new protocols and resources with Macquarie staff |
| June-August 2009 | Stage 3 | Implement two undergraduate research projects. Work to adapt and prepare protocols, establish website and publications (booklets, leaflets) for dissemination. Travel to team members' institutions to discuss implementation and arrangements for Regional Roundtables. National team to review additional resources in the light of identified needs Presentation of paper at HERDSA Conference. Interim report. | Advertise and appoint two Macquarie undergraduates to work on research projects (detailed in proposal). Collaborate with Teaching and Learning Centre staff in establishing website pages, developing protocols and liaising with other staff to trial these. Participate in events and discussions with T&L Centre and faculty staff as requested. |
| September – October 2009 | Stage 4 | Series of Regional Roundtables to disseminate resources and discuss policy issues. | Draw on the local expertise of Teaching and Learning Centre staff in setting up the Sydney roundtable. Invite Macquarie staff to participate. Trial of resources and protocols within Macquarie to continue. Continue to participate in events and discussions with T&L Centre and faculty staff. |
| November 2009 | Stage 5 | Australian Summit on the Integration of Research and Teaching. Establish National Centre Steering Group to carry ideas beyond the Fellowship. Debriefing and planning with the ALTC Institute. Documentation of outcome, write papers for publication. |
Draw on local expertise in establishing the Summit. Evaluate the use of protocols to prepare for the preparation of the Manual. |
| December 2009 | Stage 6 | Preparation of "Manual" of resources and protocols, journal articles & final evaluation and report. | Write joint paper with Teaching and Learning Centre staff |