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Learning and Teaching Portfolio

Professor Derrick Armstrong, Acting Deputy Provost (Learning and Teaching) and Pro Vice-Chancellor provides strategic leadership and policy advice on all matters relating to learning and teaching in the University. The Deputy Provost liaises with the Provost and the Deans, the Chair of the Academic Board, the Chair of the Learning and Teaching Committee, and the Chief Information Officer to ensure that high quality standards and outcomes are achieved and sustained in all University undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs.

Specifically, the Deputy Provost (Learning and Teaching) and Pro Vice-Chancellor is responsible for the following portfolio areas:

USyd eLearning

The University ICT in Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Assoc Prof Rob Ellis is responsible for:

  • managing USyd eLearning
  • ensuring University quality standards for delivery and support of eLearning are developed, practiced and reviewed across all platforms used in the University
  • providing University-wide strategic planning in the area of ICT in Teaching and Learning
  • developing appropriate policy recommendations for the use of ICT in Teaching and Learning

Further information about USyd eLearning can be found at this link.

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Institute for Teaching and Learning (ITL)

The Director of the Institute for Teaching and Learning (led by Prof Keith Trigwell, Director) is responsible for working collaboratively with the University of Sydney academic community to enhance and help assure the quality of learning and teaching.

Further information about the Institute for Teaching and Learning (ITL) can be found on its website.

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Koori Centre

The Koori Centre, led by its Director Ms Janet Mooney, provides programs, services and facilities to encourage and support the involvement of Indigenous Australians in all aspects of tertiary education at the University of Sydney. The Centre provides tutorial assistance, access to computers, an Indigenous Research Library, study space, an orientation program at the beginning of the year and assistance in study and learning skills. In particular, the Koori Centre aims to:

  • increase the successful participation of Indigenous Australians in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees;

    develop the teaching of Aboriginal Studies;

    conduct research in the field of Aboriginal Education; and

    establish working ties with schools and communities.

Further information on the Koori Centre can be found on its website.

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Learning Centre

The Learning Centre, led by Dr Janet Jones, helps students develop the generic learning and communication skills that are necessary for university study and beyond. The Centre is committed to helping students achieve their academic potential throughout their undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Further information about the Learning Centre can be found at its website.

Mathematics Learning Centre

The Mathematics Learning Centre offers bridging courses and assists eligible undergraduate students to develop the mathematical knowledge, skills and confidence that are needed for studying mathematics or statistics at university. The Head of the Mathematics Learning Centre is Ms Jackie Nicholas.

Further information about the Mathematics Learning Centre can be found on its website.

Undergraduate Awards and Scholarships

Led by the Head of the Careers Centre and Scholarships Unit, Ms Inta Heimanis, the Scholarships Unit administers all University-wide non-research scholarships and prizes including the University of Sydney Scholarships program for school leavers. It provides advice on the application of Academic Board guidelines for awards and scholarships and maintains a central register of all non-research awards. The Office also administers the Commonwealth Learning Scholarships, an equity based scholarships program funded by the Commonwealth government.


Further information on Undergraduate Awards and Scholarships can be found at the Future Students Site.

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University Library

The University Librarian, Mr John Shipp, is responsible for the overall management of the seventeen libraries which comprise the University of Sydney Library. He is also responsible for providing leadership in the provision of information resources which support contemporary and future learning and research. This includes both changes in the way in which information is created, stored and accessed, as well as providing physical environments which are conducive to scholarship.

Further information on the University Library can be found at University Library website.

Mr John Shipp's CV is available here

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