DASSH 2009 Conference and AGM
DASSHing leadership

3 July 2009

Wednesday 30 September - Friday 2 October 2009
The Crowne Plaza, Newcastle

Registration is now open.

The conference program is now available.

The 2009 conference will incorporate the inaugural meeting of the DASSH Network of Associate Deans (Learning & Teaching). The Network program is also available.

An invitation has been sent to each DASSH member institution to nominate one Associate Dean from their institution. If you think you are eligible please contact your Dean.

• Conference hosted by the University of Newcastle.
• Conference Convenor: Associate Professor John Germov, Dean of Arts and Head, School of Humanities and Social Science, Faculty of Education and Arts

Enquiries.

DASSH - developing the network

15 May 2009

DASSH will be able to assist the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) from each university in Australia to a special network and forum in conjunction with the 2009 DASSH conference and AGM. This is a key plank of the DASSH Discipline Support Strategy (DSS) and made possible through funding from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council funded Learning Network.

DASSH is one of three councils of Deans, starting in 2009, to receive ALTC funding over three years. The establishment of the network follows on from the ALTC funded DASSH discipline scoping study Nature and roles of arts degrees in contemporary Australia.

The DASSH Discipline Support Strategy outlines a three year plan aimed at developing a network that engages and supports those at the forefront of teaching and learning in Australian universities. The Steering Committee convenes in Melbourne on Monday 18 May and will develop with the Board a program of activity. The 2009 focus will be the gathering at the DASSH annual conference in Newcastle.

The President, Professor Faith Trent, has said "With the Australian Government's commitment to boost higher education it more important than ever to focus on the quality and impact of teaching and learning."

DASSH has already congratulated Professor Iain Hay as the impending ALTC Discipline Scholar for arts, social sciences and humanities.

Enquiries to eo [at] dassh.edu.au

Conference announcement

Cultural and religious freedom under the bill of rights   Canberra, 13-15 August 2009.