Enhance the external relations capacities and awareness of staff and increase contributions to the media. Encourage staff contribution to national and international advisory bodies, both public and private, professional associations, learned societies, community groups and editorial boards. Provide policy leadership in areas of national and state education at all levels. Maintain and develop links with Australian higher education institutions, and increase involvement in appropriate high-level committees. Evaluate the impact of the University on local communities.
Targets Increase the number of recognised staff who comment on major issues in the media.
Expand the public lecture program of the University, including lectures on topical issues and increase the number of participants in these by 1996. Establish a media training program for senior staff by the end of 1995. Establish a University policy forum for interacting with policy-makers and the media. By mid-1994 keep records on those who are currently providing advice to public and private bodies. By 1996 expand the range of summer school programs and increase the number of participants.