Vice-Chancellor's Awards
Professional Development Awards
The Vice-Chancellor's Professional Development Awards are made available each year for general staff members to undertake a program of professional development (identified in consultation with their manager/supervisor) that will assist the University in achieving its strategic objectives.
The Award is in the form of a grant of up to an amount of $7,000. Awards are available to general staff at HEW Level 6 and below; and HEW Level 7 and above. To be eligible to apply for the Award general staff must have at least two years full time or part time employment in an administrative, technical or managerial role with Deakin. If you are interested in applying for the Award, please speak to your Manager/Supervisor.
Applications for the 2012 award are now closed.
Please ensure you refer to the Award Guidelines (below) prior to completing an Application Form.
Award Reimbursement Form (26 KB) (managers/supervisors use only)
Changes to the program in 2013
Please be advised that applications for the Vice-Chancellor Professional Development Award 2013 will open in October 2012.
This change will see that the awarded funds are dispersed in alignment with the Human Resource Division budget. Applications will be sought the same way in future years and will continue to run annually.
Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application prior to the Christmas shut down period. Award recipients will then have until Friday 1 November, 2013 to seek reimbursement for the approved development activity.
Important note: each application will be considered on its merits; the benefits to the University, the applicants Performance Planning and Review Plan results and other relevant factors. Applications may be partially or fully funded subject to the number and quality of applications. Funding allocations are restricted and the total amount awarded will vary from year to year. Subject to the quality of applications and funding, not all applications will be successful. If an applicant is not awarded, they can reapply in subsequent years.
If you would like further information please contact Miranda Quixley on 924 68294 or email Miranda Quixley.
Alfred Deakin Fellowship Program
The Alfred Deakin Fellowship Program provides professional development opportunities for outstanding Deakin University general staff members who are committed to the mission, goals and core commitments of the University. The Program complements the opportunities available to academic staff through the Outside Studies Program.
Two Fellowships of up to $15,000 each may be awarded annually to support the travel and associated costs for each staff member to spend up to two months overseas as part of an approved development program.
Eligibility
To be eligible for an Alfred Deakin Fellowship, applicants must hold a continuing appointment at the level of HEW 7 or above and must also:
- provide a full curriculum vitae
- demonstrate a record of outstanding performance in their work
- demonstrate a capacity for further career development
- submit a clear proposal for their Fellowship that outlines the following:
- the anticipated outcomes from the proposal
- how the fellowship will advance the administrative and/or management practices of the applicant
- how the fellowship will assist Deakin to advance its strategic objectives
- submit a letter of support for their proposal from their Faculty PVC, Divisional Director or relevant supervisor; and
- demonstrate their ability to represent Deakin externally.
Applicants are asked to complete the application form (19 KB) and submit it, along with the required information, to Mr Andrew Giles, Executive Officer, Office of the Vice-Chancellor by email to andrew.giles@deakin.edu.au by 5.00 pm, Friday 2 December, 2011.
