Cultural diversity and university policies affecting research supervision: a case study in a distance and online environment
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Paper/Presentation Title | Cultural diversity and university policies affecting research supervision: a case study in a distance and online environment |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Erwee, Ronel (Author), Malan, Renee (Author) and van Rensburg, Henriette (Author) |
Editors | Sims, Roderick and Kigotho, Mutuota |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia Distance Education Summit (ODLAA 2013) |
ERA Conference ID | 60679 |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | 2013 |
Place of Publication | Stanhope Gardens, Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266618265_Cultural_Diversity_and_University_Policies_Affecting_Research_Supervision_a_Case_Study_in_a_Distance_and_Online_Environment |
Conference/Event | Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia Distance Education Summit (ODLAA 2013): Education Across Space and Time: Meeting the Diverse Needs of the Distance Learner |
Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA) Conference | |
Event Details | Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia Distance Education Summit (ODLAA 2013): Education Across Space and Time: Meeting the Diverse Needs of the Distance Learner Event Date 04 to end of 06 Feb 2013 Event Location Sydney, Australia |
Event Details | Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA) Conference ODLAA |
Abstract | This paper explores diversity management in university settings by focusing on key issues namely cultural awareness; agency and identity and their impact on university policies and supervisory practices. These issues are investigated against the legal and policy framework in a regional Australian university. This university is a leading provider of distance and online education. Focusing more specifically on the doctoral candidate – supervisor relationship, this paper presents examples of university policies and practices aimed at managing diversity within the supervisory relationship. The university has a significant proportion of distance or external students in its doctoral programs, especially in two faculties. Based on these practices and ideas from research in this area, recommendations for best practices for the management of cultural diversity within the supervisory relationship in the context of universities are presented. |
Keywords | distance education; research; higher degrees; supervision; cultural awareness |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
390410. Multicultural education (excl. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Māori and Pacific Peoples) | |
470108. Organisational, interpersonal and intercultural communication | |
Public Notes | © Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA) 2013 |
Byline Affiliations | School of Management and Marketing |
Faculty of Education | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1z7v/cultural-diversity-and-university-policies-affecting-research-supervision-a-case-study-in-a-distance-and-online-environment
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