We respectfully acknowledge the Kaurna, Boandik and Barngarla First Nations Peoples and their Elders past and present, who are the First Nations’ traditional owners of the land that are now home to the University of South Australia’s campuses in Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Whyalla. We are honoured to recognise our connection to the Kaurna, the Boandik and the Barngarla lands, and their history, culture and spirituality through these locations, and we strive to ensure that we operate in a manner which respects their Elders and ancestors. We also acknowledge the other First Nations of lands across Australia with which we conduct business, their Elders, ancestors, cultures and heritage.
Please note times are in Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT)
Day 1
11:30 - 11:45 ACDT
Dr Sarah Hattam & Dr Anthea Fudge
11:45 - 12:45 ACDT
Mr Matthew Bowden (Alumni Enabling Education)
While the economic and social benefits of a tertiary qualification are well known, there are immeasurable 'personal' benefits of having access to enabling education. In this panel, we will hear from enabling alumni about some of the 'hidden' benefits as they inform our Prime Minister why enabling should be protected and preserved for future generations.
Enter the Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome followed by Panel Session 1 below.
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Break 1:00 - 1:45 ACDT
Log onto Zoom for an informal catch up over lunch
Session closed
2:00 - 3:30 ACDT
Professor Sally Kift
The 2019 review of the Australian Qualifications Framework motivated discussions in the sector about the implications of aligning enabling with the AQF. Currently, enabling is outside the AQF with recommendations for shared learning outcomes to be implemented across the sector. This panel will explore the constraints and opportunities of aligning enabling with an AQF level as we consider the path forward collectively.
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Networking Opportunity 3:30 - 4:00 ACDT
Reflecting on the discussion Informal Zoom
Session closed
Day 2
11:30 - 11:45 ACDT
Dr Sarah Hattam & Dr Anthea Fudge
11:45 - 1:15 ACDT
Associate Professor Nadine Zacharias
The Federal Government's 'Job Ready Graduates Package' will likely cause confusion, chaos and a chasm for university programs aimed at increasing university participation of students from defined equity groups. Will some students be excluded from enabling programs under this legislation while others experience more opportunities to accessing Higher Education? This panel discusses how the enabling sector can best position itself to survive the impacts of the legislation.
Enter the Welcome to Day 2 followed by Panel Session 3 below.
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Break 1:20 - 1:50 ACDT
Log onto Zoom for an informal catch up over lunch
Session closed
2:00 - 3:30 ACDT
Dr Anna Bennett
As Zoom fatigue and disconnection with students occurred across the educational spectrum this year due to COVID, the blow was felt deeply in enabling. The attention given to building connections with students is central to enabling pedagogy. This panel explores how enabling pedagogies can be adopted in the future to foster connection on-line and transform the virtual learning experience.
Enter Panel Session 4 below.
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4:00 - 4:30 ACDT
Karen Seary
NAEEA Executive Committee Chair, Karen Seary will conclude the symposium with an interactive session as we collectively nominate the top 3 priorities for the sector to develop a shared focus for the future of enabling in Australia.
Enter the closing session below.
Zoom meeting passcode: 296774
Post-symposium drinks at local campus 5:00 ACDT - onwards