Keynote Speakers

Professor Vincent Tinto Bio [PDF]

Distinguished University Professor
Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education
Syracuse University, NY, USA

Related resources:

• Tinto, Vincent. (1997) Classrooms as Communities: Exploring the Educational Character of Student Persistence. Journal of Higher Education, 68(6), 599-623.
  Retrieved 14 January 2009 from: http://aiea.syr.edu/vtinto/Files/Classrooms%20as%20Communities.pdf

• Tinto, Vincent. (2003) Learning Better Together: The Impact of Learning Communities on Student Success. Higher Education Monograph Series, 2003-1, Higher Education Program, School of Education, Syracuse University.
  Retrieved 14 January 2009 from: http://aiea.syr.edu/vtinto/Files/Learning%20Better%20Together.pdf

• Tinto, Vincent, (2008). Access without Support is Not Opportunity. Presented at the 36th Annual Institute for Chief Academic Officers, The Council of Independent Colleges, November 1, 2008, Seattle, Washington.
  Retrieved 14 January 2009 from: http://aiea.syr.edu/vtinto/Files/Council%20of%20Independent%20Colleges%202008%20Keynote.pdf

• Other Recommended References

Mr Bill Johnston Bio Abstract

Centre for Academic Practice and Learning Enhancement
University of Strathclyde, Scotland

Professor Marcia Devlin Bio Abstract

Chair of Higher Education Research
Deakin University, Australia

Professor Lynne Hunt Bio Abstract

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching)
University of Southern Queensland

Professor Sally Kift Bio

ALTC Senior Fellow
Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Professor Kerri-Lee Krause Bio Abstract

Professor and Director
Griffith Institute for Higher Education

Mr Col McCowan OAM Bio Abstract

Queensland University of Technology

Professor Ron Oliver Bio Abstract

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning)
Edith Cowan University, Perth

Dr Neil Peach Bio Abstract

General Manger (University Services)
University of Southern Queensland

Parallel Session Speakers

Transition

• Mandy Bishop
  Manager (Student Transition and Study Skills)
  Deakin University

• Dr Wayne Clark
  Director of Student Administration
  University of Auckland

Diversity

• Dr Judy Skene
  Manager, Student Support Services
  The University of Western Australia

• Associate Prof Alf Lizzio
  Acting Dean, Learning and Teaching (Health)
  Griffith University

Design

• Associate Prof Dawn Gleeson
  Director of First Year Studies in Biology
  University of Melbourne

• Professor Lyn Simpson
  Assistant Dean Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Business
  Queensland University of Technology

Engagement

• Rachael Field
  Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law
  Queensland University of Technology

• Dr Gillian Hallam
  Project Leader
  Australian ePortfolio Project

• Ms Wendy Harper
  Associate Director, TALSS
  Queensland University of Technology

Assessment

• Associate Professor Annah Healy
  Project Manager, First Year Experience, Faculty of Education
  Queensland University of Technology

• Associate Professor Janet Taylor
  Learning and Teaching Support Unit
  University of Southern Queensland

Evaluation and Monitoring

• Associate Professor Karen Nelson
  Director, First Year Experience
  Queensland University of Technology

• Mr Bill Johnston
  Centre for Academic Practice and Learning Enhancement
  University of Strathclyde, Scotland

Parallel Discussion Chair (Day 2)

• Associate Professor Karen Nelson
  Director, First Year Experience
  Queensland University of Technology