Implementing Internationalisation of the Curriculum

Appendix A to the Internalisation of the Curriculum Policy and Procedures

It is not anticipated that all policy and procedures, including guidelines, can be implemented immediately. Faculties will need to develop strategies, which in a progressive and planned manner, implement these policies, procedures and guidelines.

One way of achieving this is to progressively introduce change within a three year cycle with incremental changes reflected in faculties’ Learning and Teaching Plans or other appropriate planning documents. Key performance achievements will need to be documented annually. The most opportune time to introduce new change is in new course development and in major course review. Documents used to submit new courses for approval or review should contain a statement indicating the international implications of the course and reference to the implementation of policy, procedures and guidelines for internationalisation of the course (or subject). The University may audit these submissions as well as curricula to ensure adherence to these proposed changes. This will inform AUQA audit process.

Following are the steps in the implementation process:

1. Subcommittee prepares Policy, Procedures and Guidelines.
2. Subcommittee prepares Information Guide.
3. Policy, Procedures and Guidelines submitted to Education Committee and Academic Board.
4. Approval by Education Committee and noting by Academic Board.
5. Presentation to Committee of Deans.
6. Faculty roll out through presentations to Faculty Executive Structure by members of the Subcommittee Management and Reference Groups.
7. Faculty representatives meet with all Course Coordinators.
8. Review policy and implementation to identify areas for improvement.