Statements • February 2024
Want a good job, good pay and a happy boss? Do an Arts degree.
2023 QILT Longitudinal Graduate Outcomes Survey results released Humanities, arts and social sciences students continue to have outstanding outcomes post-graduation according to the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey. The 2023 longitudinal together with other Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) surveys shows employers are highly satisfied, that students have had positive experiences at university followed… Continue Reading»
Statements • February 2024
Statement | Universities Accord
The Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities acknowledges the work of the Universities Accord Panel culminating in the Final Report released on 25 February 2024. DASSH members were highly engaged throughout last year and contributed strongly to the consultation process. There were several key recommendations made by DASSH that have been… Continue Reading»
Submissions • February 2024
National Skills Passport
In February 2024 the Departments of Education and Employment and Workplace Relations asked for feedback on a proposed National Skills Passport. The idea first emerged in the Employment White Paper and was again canvassed in the Universities Accord Interim Report. DASSH Members broadly support the proposal to create a business case around a National Skills… Continue Reading»
Statements • February 2024
Student preferences not fees should drive funding
The issue of university fees and funding has heated up with a number of university bodies calling for big changes in pre-budget submissions. The Universities Accord panel wrote in its interim report that JRG needs to be ‘redesigned before it causes long term damage’, damage that was most obvious in the skyrocketing of fees paid… Continue Reading»
Noticeboard • February 2024
The Noticeboard | February update
Welcome to the February edition of the Noticeboard, a monthly update with news and opportunities from around the sector. If you have anything you’d like to share with members please contact our Policy and Communications Officer Rebekah Harms. The DASSH Lounge Join the DASSH Lounge, our exclusive LinkedIn group for DASSH Members where we share the latest news,… Continue Reading»
News • December 2023
2023 in review – some highlights
Member Gathering Sydney: Members gathered in Sydney to discuss the state of the higher education sector and the current policy environment, including around the Universities Accord. Universities Accord: We consulted widely with membership as part of our submissions in response to the Universities Accord Discussion Paper and Interim Report. With seven consultations including three in… Continue Reading»
News • December 2023
Important dates 2024
After a successful 2023 marked by increased in person get togethers we are hosting a number of gatherings in 2024. See below for details. We are also pleased to announce that next year’s Conference will be held in Adelaide and will be hosted by the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide. Member… Continue Reading»
Noticeboard • December 2023
The Noticeboard | December update
Welcome to the December edition of the Noticeboard, a monthly update with news and opportunities from around the sector. If you have anything you’d like to share with members please contact our Policy and Communications Officer Rebekah Harms. The DASSH Lounge Join the DASSH Lounge, our exclusive LinkedIn group for DASSH Members where we share the latest news,… Continue Reading»
Statements • November 2023
Australian Research Council Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023
The Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities welcomes the Australian Research Council Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023 tabled in parliament this week. This follows Minister for Education Jason Clare’s agreement, or in principle agreement, to implement all 10 recommendations made as part of the Australian Research Council Review conducted this year.… Continue Reading»
Noticeboard • November 2023
The Noticeboard | November update
Welcome to the November edition of the Noticeboard, a monthly update with news and opportunities from around the sector. If you have anything you’d like to share with members please contact our Policy and Communications Officer Rebekah Harms. The DASSH Lounge Join the DASSH Lounge, our exclusive LinkedIn group for DASSH Members where we share the latest news,… Continue Reading»
News • October 2023
Disadvantaged students missing out on Work Integrated Learning
New research has highlighted the clear benefits of Work Integrated Learning but has found disadvantaged students continue to miss out. The Australian Collaborative Education Network has released two new reports on student participation and graduate outcomes associated with Work Integrated Learning. ACEN’s reports compare data from the Graduate Outcomes Survey from 2020 to 2022. WIL has clear benefits for… Continue Reading»
Noticeboard • October 2023
The Noticeboard | October update
Welcome to the October edition of the Noticeboard, a monthly update with news and opportunities from around the sector. If you have anything you’d like to share with members please contact our Policy and Communications Officer Rebekah Harms. The DASSH Lounge Join the DASSH Lounge, our exclusive LinkedIn group for DASSH Members where we share the latest… Continue Reading»