The LH Martin Institute is pleased to bring you this update on recent activities and advice on forthcoming programs and opportunities, including our leadership programs and international conference.

Institute programs during August have included the final module of the 2009 Head of Department program , held in Brisbane, and the 2009 cohort of the Masters of Tertiary Education Management returning for their second subject: Managing Tertiary Education Enterprises . In each case participants from across Australia have benefited from the expertise of leading tertiary education practitioners. In addition, in collaboration the CSHE the final event in the 2009 Tertiary Education Policy Seminar Series, titled  Quality, Standards and Regulation: The start of a new era will be held tonight with audio and video recordings available on our website shortly.

The Senior Strategic Leadership program will be held at Quay West, Southbank, Melbourne. This one week intensive program is intended for experienced senior leaders at the level of Dean/Executive Dean or Pro-Vice Chancellor, and Registrars/Chief Operating Officers and other senior administrators. It focuses on the challenge of establishing strategic direction in the current dynamic tertiary education environment and engaging others in the future direction of the organisation.

Participants on this program will be working alongside experienced senior academic leaders and administrative managers. Participants are expected to have experience managing staff, including responsibility for performance management and substantial budget responsibility. The program, facilitated by Professor Sharon Bell, will draw on some of the most senior and dynamic leaders in the tertiary sector including: Emeritus Professor John Hay (Mentor in residence), Chair LH Martin Advisory Board, Chair ALTC, VC University of Queensland 1996 - 2007; Emeritus Professor Bill Massy, President, The Jackson Hole Higher Education Group and former Vice-President, Stanford University; and Professor Sue Richardson, National Institute of Labour Studies, Flinders University.

16-20 November 2009, Melbourne

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The LH Martin Institute, in collaboration with ACER and CHEMP, are pleased to announce the 2009 international conference: The Attractiveness of the Academic Profession: the Management Challenge.

It is by now well recognised that tertiary education will be facing an exodus of senior academic staff over the next 5-10 years. With the system set for further expansion in the wake of the Bradley Review and the government’s response, the question of how our institutions will be able to balance these challenges will be critical. Based on an international comparative study of 20+ countries undertaken over the period 2007-2008, the conference will also provide the first opportunity to explore the full international dataset generated by the study.

1 - 2 October 2009, Melbourne

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Brussels (BE) – Valencia (ES) – Glasgow (UK) – Paris (FR)

European Higher Education has been undergoing major transformation over the last decade, and these policy changes and their implementation at institutional level will be at the core of this innovative study tour program.

Developed as part of a three year EU funded Erasmus Mundus project, this one week long program will give participants the opportunity to speak directly with key players regarding how European universities are operating in a highly dynamic context in which supra-national policies increasingly impact on universities, their institutional governance and management.

7 – 13 February 2010, Europe

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This five day residential program is designed for new and aspiring managers who are keen to develop their understanding of the tertiary education system in this changing political, economic and social environment.

The program will feature guest speakers with wide experience in tertiary education who will share their insights and facilitate discussion sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to explore key issues through group activities, focused interest sessions and networking.

This program is aimed at HEW Levels 5-7 or equivalent teaching and academic positions, such as tutors, research assistants and associate lecturers.

Presented in conjunction with ATEM

19-23 October 2009, North Ryde, Sydney

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The tertiary education sector is a unique, complex and changing environment in which to lead and manage. This interactive three day course will increase the expertise and confidence of middle level staff who lead change processes in tertiary environments. This highly interactive course combines frameworks and tools with their practical applications to real situations, drawing on case studies, research, and the experience of participants. Participants will examine their individual situations and work through some of the challenges they face in their own organisations.

27 – 29 October 2009, Perth

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In collaboration with the CSHE, the LH Martin Institute is pleased to be presenting a series of three public seminars exploring key issues in tertiary education policy.

The third seminar, Quality, Standards and Regulation: The start of a new era, featuring Professor Alan Robson AM, Dr Hamish Coates and chaired by Dr Stephen Weller is being held tonight. Audio and video recordings of the seminar series will be avaliable on our webiste.