hdr supervision update @ sociology 2016

WHAT’S NEW IN THE HDR SUPERVISION SPACE?HDR Supervision Update @ Sociology

Dr Merilyn ChildsAssociate Professor and ConvenorSupervision Enhancement ProgramMerilyn.Childs@mq.edu.au31/8/2016

About this overview

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This overview will have two parts:

1. Proposed changes to the HDR Supervision Enhancement

Program (2017) 2. Awareness raising about the Supervisor's Toolkit (2016)

Redesigning the HDR Supervision Enhancement Program

Initial SEP (Orientation)Mandated.

Off-the-job, content-heavy training

Annual UpdateMandated.

Off-the-job training

Initial SEP (Orientation)Mandated.

Scaffolded problem based learning

Distributed conversations about

HDR Supervision Practice

ProposedCurrent

Redesigning the HDR Supervision Enhancement Program

Initial SEP (Orientation)Mandated.

Scaffolded problem- based learning

• All new and future HDR Supervisors• Via Centre (HDR Support and Development)• Stage of career pathways• Entry on HRIS (HR Online – personal record)• Authentic, interest-driven & problem-based• Curated content to support PBL (iLearn)• Stage of Career Path Finding (Convenor as Mentor)PLUS• Cultural Competence Module

Distributed conversations about

HDR Supervision Practice

• Voluntary professional learning, distributed; in partnership with HDR Support & Development

For example:HDR Supervision Leadership & Mentors ProgramEvidencing HDR Supervision for promotion

Discipline-specific forums, workshops1:1 mentoring, Help deskPer local needs

• Voluntary training via HDR Support & DevelopmentFor example:HDR Supervision Open Learning ProgramMental Health First Aid course (nomination)Hot topics & strategic priorities

Redesigning the HDR Supervision Enhancement Program(dependency: policy change)

The MQ Supervisor's Toolkit

• The MQ Supervisor's Toolkit was developed through a Rapid Change process in late 2015-2016 lead by A/P Judi Homewood • The toolkit aims to assist academics ensure HDR candidates make satisfactory progress.

The MQ Supervisor's Toolkit

Handout: Supervisor Decision Tree Matrix - Terminations and Appeals Project

The MQ Supervisor's Toolkit

The MQ Supervisor's Toolkit

The MQ Supervisor's Toolkit

Thankyou!A/P Merilyn ChildsConvenor, Supervision Enhancement ProgramMacquarie University