Teaching Awards

The University of Commendations for the Enhancement and Innovation of Student Learning recognise the diverse range of activities, services and programs that contribute to student learning and engagement at the University of Adelaide, and the important role that staff from all areas of the University have in supporting us to achieve our strategic goals in learning and teaching.

Up to seven (7) Commendations of $2000 will be awarded, comprising up to five (5) Commendations in the DASE-funded Categories, and up to two (2) Commendations sponsored by the Adelaide Graduate Centre. Both individuals and teams may be nominated in any category.

The categories for DASE-funded Commendations are:

• Enhancing student learning through inquiry and research
• Developing students as global citizens
• Developing career-ready graduates
• Engaging students as partners and co-creators
• Effective and innovative use of learning technologies
• Using effective and innovative assessment and feedback practices
• Supporting students in successful transitions
• Effective and innovative use of analytics and evaluation to inform teaching practice
• Enhancing Indigenous knowledges
• Supporting diversity and implementing inclusive practices in teaching and learning
• Supporting and encouraging colleagues in their teaching

The Adelaide Graduate Centre will sponsor up to two Commendations in the category of:

• Implementing effective HDR Supervisory Practices

2019 Submission Deadline: Monday 16 September 2019

For further information, please read the Commendation Guidelines and Application Form for further details.

To assist with applications, applicants can attend the Commendation Applicant Workshops: 26 & 27 August (repeat session). Register
for a workshop

The Stephen Cole the Elder Awards for Excellence are the University of Adelaide’s premier learning and teaching awards. They recognise the contributions made to student learning by both academic and professional staff, and reward the University’s highest achievers in teaching, support of teaching, and supervisory practices.

The Stephen Cole the Elder Awards were established through bequest made to the University of Adelaide by a descendant of Stephen Cole the Elder, pioneer South Australian colonist. The Stephen Cole the Elder Awards were first presented in 1991.

Up to four Stephen Cole the Elder Awards for Excellence will be offered in 2019, and recipients will be awarded $8000. All applications must be supported by a formal nomination. Both individuals and teams may be nominated in any category. The three categories of award are:

• Excellence in Teaching and Support for Learning
• Excellence in the Leadership, Support and Enhancement of Teaching Practice
• Excellence in HDR Supervisory Practice

It is anticipated that at least one award will be made in each of the three categories; however, the Selection Panel reserves the right to award in fewer in than three categories should the selection criteria not be met.

2019 Deadlines
Nominations Due: Monday 5 August 2019
Applications Due: Monday 23 September 2019

Please see the Guidelines and Nomination Form for further details.