Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards booklet published

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The publication describes the work of the 2002 recipients who received their awards in June. It was the first time the awards were made. The booklet aims to circulate these examples of outstanding teaching practice throughout the tertiary education sector.

Steve Maharey said the Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards recognise excellence in tertiary teaching, promote good teaching practice and enhance career development for tertiary teachers.

"We hope other tertiary teachers will be able to read about the philosophies and techniques of this year's winners and use the information to review and refine their own teaching."

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2003 awards.

Up to nine awards will be available again this year for excellence across three categories as well as a supreme award. The categories are Sustained Excellence, Excellence in Innovation and Excellence in Collaboration. The recipients of the excellence awards receive $20,000 each and the winner of the supreme award receives $30,000.

Professor Graeme Fraser, Assistance Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Massey University, will again chair the selection committee, consisting of representatives from throughout the tertiary sector, Steve Maharey said.

All tertiary providers, including universities, wananga, polytechnics, colleges of education and private training establishments, have been invited to make nominations for the 2003 awards. Nominations close on 31 March 2003 and recipients will be announced at a ceremony in mid-2003. The awards are administered by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

Copies of the 2002 Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards publication have been sent to tertiary providers. The publication can also be accessed via the NZQA website.