Teaching awards
La Trobe University supports teaching and learning through a range of awards. These university awards are designed to link in with the Australian Learning and Teaching Council awards programs. This page has an overview of the awards, with links to further information. Each different award type has its own application process.
Staff wishing to apply for awards should also seek assistance from Dr Judith Lyons or Dr David Hirst in the Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Centre.
Awards Dates
- Proposed dates for Awards in 2010 [PDF 49KB]
La Trobe University Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
La Trobe University awards up to ten citations each year to people who have made an outstanding contribution to student learning in a specific area of responsibility, over a sustained period. Individuals or teams of academic or general staff may apply.
- Please read the Guidelines [PDF 1.4MB] carefully before submitting an application
- Application form [DOC 85KB]
Previous winners: 2009 [PDF 13KB]; 2008 [PDF 20KB]; 2007 [PDF 16KB]
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence
Each year, up to three Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching are awarded to either individuals or teams who have shown excellence in their teaching and have made outstanding contributions to enhancing the quality of learning and teaching at La Trobe University.
Individuals or teams may self-nominate and/or be nominated by current students or colleagues.
- Please read the VC's Award Guidelines [PDF 71KB] carefully before submitting a nomination or application.
- Nomination form [DOC 68KB]
- Application form [DOC 85KB]
Previous winners [PDF 49KB]
ALTC Awards and Citations
The Australian Learning and Teaching Council has awards to promote excellence in teaching and learning. The five types of awards include:
- Citations Program
- Program Awards
- Teaching Awards
- Prime Minister's Award
- Career Achievement Award
Information about the ALTC Awards is available at the ALTC website.
Direct links to ALTC award information:
- Changes to the 2010 guidelines [PDF 52KB]
- 2010 Guidelines [PDF 393KB]
- Nomination and application forms
Previous winners from La Trobe [PDF 51KB]
John Edwards Online Learning Award
An annual award is available for a La Trobe University staff member (academic or general) who demonstrates best practice in an online learning environment. The award was donated by Mr John Edwards, a long-standing, former Director of Information Technology Services at the University. Further details, please contact Sally Went, Office of the DVC.