Preparing for Audit:
One-day workshop for non-self accrediting higher education providers
Date: 14 March 2008
Venue: Crowne Plaza, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Participants
This workshop is for non self-accrediting higher education providers that have become or are intending to become approved Higher Education Providers (HEPs) under the Commonwealth Higher Education Support Act 2003. Such providers are required to undergo periodic quality audit.
Workshop Objectives:
The workshop is designed to assist HEPs intending or required to be audited by AUQA to consider the quality audit requirement, the planning that will need to be undertaken, and challenges that are often encountered.
The workshop will be interactive, using the experience of the facilitators and the participants to share approaches and ideas. Its objectives are:
- To assist participants to identify key issues and challenges in preparing for quality audit
- To consider the (O)ADRI continuous quality improvement model and the Quality Audit Factors for HEP audits and workshop the types of questions providers might ask themselves
- To examine approaches to the development of quality management systems and the assignment of responsibilities
- To share experiences and approaches to conducting a self-review and preparing a portfolio
The program outline is below.
Facilitators:
- Mr Rob Carmichael, Audit Director, AUQA
- The Reverend Dr Mark Harding, Chief Executive Officer, Australian College of Theology (TBC)
- Mr Andrew Little, Managing Director, Australian College of Applied Psychology (TBC)
- Ms Karen Treloar, Director (designate), Non-Self Accrediting Institution Audits, AUQA
- Dr David Woodhouse, Executive Director, AUQA (TBC)
Details at a Glance
When: |
14 March 2008 |
Where: |
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Darling Harbour, Sydney |
Time: |
9.00am to 4.00 pm |
| Fee: |
$209 incl. GST |
Limited Numbers
Number of participants: Maximum of 40
Note: If necessary multiple registrations from one institution will be restricted.
Program
March 2008
| Time |
Program |
| From 8.30am |
Tea / coffee available at venue |
| 9.00am |
Welcome and introductions |
| 9.05am |
Overview of Quality Auditing of Higher Education Providers under HESA:
- Update on quality audits of HEPs, Tim Bryant, Director, Private Providers Unit, Higher Education Group, DEEWR
- Audit and Accreditation: Differences and Similarities
- Audit against organisational objectives or Quality Audit Factors?
- Decisions for HEPs
- Audit Process
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| 9.45am |
Preparing for Audit: Two Case Studies: ACTh (2006) and ACAP (2007) |
| 10.30am |
The (0)ADRI continuous quality improvement model |
| 10.45am |
Break for morning tea |
| 11.15am |
Quality Audit Factors and Criteria for Review |
| 11.45am |
Working Groups: Self-Review Questions using Quality Audit Factors and ADRI:
- Identification of issues
- Sources of evidence
- Outcome measures and benchmarking
Feedback from Working Groups |
| 12.45pm |
Lunch |
| 1.30pm |
From (O)ADRI to Quality Management Systems |
| 2.00pm |
Responsibilities for Quality Assurance and Improvement |
| 2.30pm |
Undertaking a Self-Review
Tea and coffee will be available at the end of the session |
| 3.15pm |
Panel Session: Preparing the Performance Portfolio
Other Audit Preparations, including the Audit Visit |
| 3.45pm |
Concluding discussion and questions |
| 4.00pm |
Conclusion |
Travel and Accommodation
Flight and accommodation bookings are the responsibility of the registrants.
Crowne Plaza Reservations: Phone 1800 007 697
Further Information
For further information about the program, please contact: |
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Dr Rudi Lidl
Audit Director
Tel:
(03) 9664 1028
Email: r.lidl@auqa.edu.au |
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For queries about registration, please contact: |
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Mrs Claire Gresty
Events & Travel Manager
Tel:
(03) 9664 1040
Email: c.gresty@auqa.edu.au |
Registration
Thank you for your interest in this workshop. The workshop is fully booked and registrations are now closed.
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