Group members
Our group members have expertise in a variety of research areas.
Please see their individual profiles for research interests and supervision experience.
Staff
| Name |
|---|
| Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning Professor Damian Blake |
| Senior Lecturer, Adult Vocational and Applied Learning Dr Trace Ollis |
| Lecturer, Applied Learning Dr Cheryl Ryan |
| Lecturer in Education, Applied Learning Dr Adam Usher |
| Lecturer in Education, Applied Learning Kellie Tobin |
| Lecturer in Education Dr Emma Charlton |
| Lecturer, Associate Degree Dr Piper Rodd |
| Lecturer, Associate Degree Juliet Austin |
Research projects
Innovative partnerships for youth engagement in education and work
Research team: Professor John Polesel, Professor Jack P Keating, Professor Karen Starr, Associate Professor Damian Blake, David James Gallagher, David Solomon Michaels
Funding: Australian Research Council Linkage Projects grant, 2015: $44,000, 2014: $48,000, 2013: $44,000
Innovative partnerships for youth engagement in education and work
Research team: Klatt, M., Professor John Polesel, Professor Karen Starr, Professor Damian Blake, and Dulfer, N. (2012–2016)
Funding: Australian Research Council Linkage Projects grant with partner organisations:
- Association of Independent Schools NSW
- Catholic Education Commission of South Australia
- NSW Education and Communities State Training Services
- Department of Education and Children’s Services South Australia
- Catholic Education Commission of NSW
- Catholic Education Commission of Victoria
- Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Victoria
- Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, $529,000.
Education Business Leadership program for the Department of Education, Western Australia
Research team: Professor Karen Starr (with the educational business leadership team) (2015–2018)
Funding: Income based on enrolments of managers of corporate services in WA schools into the GCEBL. Estimated income of more than $900,00 over three years.
Adult Learning in Neighborhood Houses and Transition Pathways to Higher Education statewide study
Research team: Dr Trace Ollis, Professor Karen Starr, Cheryl Ryan, Dr Jennifer Angwin and Ursula Harrison. In partnership with Christine Brooks from the Barwon Network of Neighbourhood Centres.
Funding:
- 2015: $25,000 Phase 1, Geelong region
- 2016: $29,800 Phase 2, statewide research
Improving Regional Low SES Students Learning and Wellbeing
Research team: Professor Vaughan Prain, Associate Professor Bruce Waldrip, Professor Russell Tytler, Dr Craig Deed, Professor Noel Meyers, Associate Professor Damian Blake, Dr Tracey Muir, Cathleen Farrelly, Dr Amanda Mooney, Damon Thomas
Funding: Australian Research Council Linkage Projects grant, 2016: $39,408
Investigating the impact for disadvantaged learners of TAFE institutions and other VET providers delivering bachelor and associate degree qualifications
Research team: Professor Trevor Gale, Emma Charlton, Dr Stephen Parker, Dr Andrew Skourdoumbis and Dr Shaun Rawolle
Funding: 2014: $558, 2013: $72,687
Contact us
For more information about ALPET research, please contact Trace Ollis.
Dr Trace Ollis
Senior Lecturer in Education (Applied Learning)
Email Trace Ollis
+61 3 5227 1489