The Learning and Teaching Matters newsletter provides just in time resources to support academics and professional staff. Keep up to date with current news and resources through the latest edition below.
The Learning and Teaching Matters newsletter provides just in time resources to support academics and professional staff. Keep up to date with current news and resources through the latest edition below.
As we wrap up the end of another jam-packed semester, I wanted to acknowledge the efforts of our staff who always place student experience and the pursuit of knowledge at the forefront. Your work is having a clear and positive impact.
A number of cross-functional initiatives have launched in the first half of the year and many more are in the pipeline. Congratulations to everyone involved for working collaboratively to deliver such important and impressive outcomes. You can read about these initiatives in the articles below.
As we turn our attention to preparations for Term 3 and Semester 2, please get in touch with CEI@acu.edu.au if you need support with any aspect of learning and teaching.
Professor Anthony Whitty
Director, CEI
Applications for the new Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) are now open via the Student Portal. Eligible students in nursing, midwifery, teaching, and social work can apply to receive $331.65 per week for mandatory placements commencing on or after 1 July 2025.
Staff play a key role in supporting student awareness and application readiness. To assist, a Stakeholder Pack has been developed, providing quick access to:
Download the CPP Staff Stakeholder Pack
For further questions, please contact CPP@acu.edu.au.
Please be reminded of the reporting of Academic Integrity misconduct via SAMMS and the subsequent management of Results Withheld (RW) grades.
After result release tomorrowFor academic misconduct cases submitted to SAMMS on or after 4 July, the responsibility for applying RW grades will be with the Lecturer in Charge (LIC) or the relevant school administrative staff.
Once the academic misconduct investigation leading to the RW status is resolved, academics must submit a Change of Result (CoR) request to remove the RW grade and enter the final result.
Whilst Academic Integrity processing times are currently shorter than usual, the AIT recognises that some cases may be more urgent than others. If cases need to be prioritised for any of the reasons listed below, please email the case details to academic.integrity@acu.edu.au:
End of semester can bring a relief and also stress for students as results are released. If you have students who are concerned about their results or have received academic progress notifications, please encourage them to attend one of the Student Advocacy Service information sessions.
Receiving Results information session will provide students with options regarding their final unit grades and advise them on:
Academic Progress information session is relevant for students who have received At risk, Show cause or Termination of enrolment notification will provide them with information on:
The Student Advocacy Service offers free and confidential advice. Our DIY Resources guide students on important university matters. For more information, students can email us at advocacy.service@acu.edu.au or visit studentportal.acu.edu.au/advocacy.
Have you recently published new research in the field of Learning and Teaching? ACU's Higher Education Learning & Teaching Academy (HELTA) wants to showcase your research through our communication channels - whether it’s a journal article, book, or other scholarly output.
Share your research via this submission form
Let’s celebrate the impactful research being conducted at ACU.
The Enrolments and Student Records team will be hosting two information sessions this August, open to all staff. These sessions will provide updates on key processes.
Further details, including topics and how to register, will be shared in the Staff Bulletin at the end of July. A registration email from the Enrolments team will also be sent to all staff with links to sign up. We look forward to seeing you there!
CEI has developed two dedicated AI at ACU Canvas sites, one designed for staff and the other for students. Each site offers tailored guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in learning, teaching, and assessment at ACU – the activities published are non-compulsory.
The AI at ACU - Student Canvas site will be made available to students on 16 July (via bulk enrolment). This timing helps reduce confusion with the compulsory Student Academic Integrity Module (AIM), particularly for students who are still to complete the module.
These resources reflect ACU’s commitment to supporting informed and ethical AI use across the university.
For access or support, contact CEI@acu.edu.au.
We are pleased to introduce Student Success Coaching, a new support service designed to enhance the success and wellbeing of our online students.
Our team of Student Success Coaches:
If you identify an online student who is struggling with engagement, time management or adapting to online study, please refer them to the Student Success Coaching team by:
ACU is developing a new Education and Student Success Plan to ensure the university continues to provide a high-quality, student-centred learning experience, aligned with Vision 2033.
We want to hear from you!
By participating in the consultation, you can contribute to shaping priorities that directly impact our students and the broader academic community.
We've developed a central hub for sharing ideas, feedback, and innovative solutions aimed at improving our educational practices and student success outcomes. It features videos and information dedicated to various topics, including mission-centric and future-ready student learning experience, support services and campus life, learning resources, digital tools, platforms and environment, industry and community partnerships and research opportunities.
Visit the consultation website and start engaging, sharing your perspectives, and collaborating with colleagues across the university. Respond to as many questions as you like in the discussion board and help us shape the Education and Student Success Plan.
We look forward to your active participation and the contributions you will bring.
Thanks for your support!
Professional Learning Program
The Higher Education Learning and Teaching Academy (HELTA) will be offering a series of six online workshops to inform and support academic staff in preparation for Semester 2. Each session is one hour in duration and conducted via webinar.
This is a fantastic opportunity to refresh your knowledge of best practices, prepare for a busy semester, and connect with colleagues across the university.
Please find workshop details and registration links below:
Tuesday 29 July
Wednesday 30 July
Thursday 31 July
Sessions will be recorded and shared to HELTA Teams, all staff are welcome to join. For further information, contact CEI@acu.edu.au.
| Assoc Professor Jennifer Carpenter | Associate Dean Learning Teaching and Governance, Faculty of Education and Arts |
| Dr Ian Elmer | Acting Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Theology and Philosophy |
| Assoc Professor Stephen Guinea | Associate Dean, Learning, Teaching and Professional Experience, Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Assoc Professor Bhavani Sridharan | Associate Dean (Learning Teaching and Accreditation), Faculty of Law and Business |
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