Research and Impact Sub Committee

Purpose

The purpose of the committee is to assist the Board by providing advice on achieving the research and scholarship (SoTL) objectives outlined in WIL Australia’s Strategic Plan to enhance WIL throughout Australia. 

Functions

To fulfil this purpose, the Subcommittee will:

• Identify and advance research in WIL priority areas through scholarly practice. 

• Build the capacity of members including early career researchers and higher degree research students to undertake research into WIL. 

• Endorse and support WIL research proposals and projects. 

• Work closely with the Advocacy and Engagement, and Professional Learning committees to support the dissemination of findings and recommendations from WIL research and projects to the sector via appropriate channels such as the website and webinars/events. 

• Provide advice in relation to current issues, challenges and trends impacting on WIL research and impact in Australia. 

• Establish mechanisms to assist in identifying areas of research priority and facilitate collaborative discussions to support WIL research priorities. 

• Administer the research grants scheme and organise research symposiums and other research events. 

• Oversee the collection, storage and ethical use of GOS data. 

• Act in the interests of WIL Australia’s membership. 

• Build members’ capacity for WIL Australia’s sustainability.