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The Models of Engagement is a strategic initiative that DLT will actively lead and deliver this year. These scalable and sustainable learning and teaching models will enhance the student experience and align with the Education Strategy Vision 2030.

The models include:

• Fully Online: Asynchronous learning with optional synchronous sessions, offering engaging content and scheduled academic interactions.
• On-Campus Immersive: High-engagement, personalized teaching within vibrant campus environments.
• Flexible and Connected Teaching Model: A blend of synchronous and asynchronous online delivery, complemented by face-to-face intensives, designed to accommodate diverse student commitments.

Each model aims to provide a cohesive and high-quality learning experience, ensuring that students can engage with their education in ways that best suit their needs and lifestyles

These "discoverable sites" include:

• Wellbeing, Equity, and Diversity: Courses such as the First Nations Cultural Awareness Journey, Healthy Habits, Better Living, Pressure Points, and Staying Safe and Healthy Relationships aim to promote inclusive environments and support mental and emotional well-being.
• Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLO): Courses like Academic Literacy and Numeracy GLO, First Nations Cultural Safety GLO and Pedagogical Framework program, Global Citizenship GLO, and Sustainable Practices GLO assist academic staff in integrating key competencies into their curricula.
• Other teaching staff support: like copyright support, artificial intelligence for educators and more!

These resources are accessible to staff for self-enrolment, providing opportunities to enhance personal well-being and professional practice.

The Teaching Academy are excited to introduce the inaugural FoLT program as a key academic probationary requirement in 2025. This initiative is designed to support staff on their professional development journey. So far, 50 participants from across the university have enrolled in the first session, marking a strong start to the program.

Our microcredentials and short courses web page provides valuable resources for staff.

Learn how our microcredentials and short courses are crafted to offer flexible, focused learning opportunities tailored for upskilling, reskilling, or lifelong education. Our design addresses community and industry needs and is presented in accessible, modular formats to accommodate diverse learning preferences.

Explore the course design process and learn about the four main types of microcredentials and short courses at Charles Sturt.

If you have an idea for developing a course, review the key considerations and see the next steps.

If you have any questions about microcredentials and short courses, please email microcredentials@csu.edu.au

Each month, we will spotlight one of our staff and learn more about their work, interests, and hobbies.

This month, we feature Tanya Tye.

Tanya is our Educational Analytics Manager and has been with Charles Sturt for over 20 years.

She thrives on variety, enjoying the opportunity to work with and connect with people across the University while continuously learning.

Spending time with family and friends is especially meaningful to her, even more so with the arrival of her two beautiful granddaughters in 2024. She also has a passion for the outdoors, whether it's mountain biking and Rail Trail riding, bushwalking, photography, or the occasional round of ‘hit and miss’—better known as golf!

Her last holiday was in Bright, Victoria, a cherished getaway spot for her family.