The ethos and transformational nature of professional studies: a study of student experience in Australia

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Fergusson, Lee, Van der Laan, Luke, White, Craig and Balfour, June. 2019. "The ethos and transformational nature of professional studies: a study of student experience in Australia." Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning. 9 (4), pp. 695-711. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-01-2019-0006
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The ethos and transformational nature of professional studies: a study of student experience in Australia

ERA Journal ID212698
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsFergusson, Lee (Author), Van der Laan, Luke (Author), White, Craig (Author) and Balfour, June (Author)
Journal TitleHigher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning
Journal Citation9 (4), pp. 695-711
Number of Pages17
Year2019
PublisherEmerald
Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
ISSN2042-3896
2042-390X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-01-2019-0006
Web Address (URL)https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/HESWBL-01-2019-0006/full/pdf?title=the-ethos-and-transformational-nature-of-professional-studies-a-study-of-student-experience-in-australia
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Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the work-based learning (WBL) ethos of a professional studies doctoral program, a higher degree by research program implemented in Australia.

Design/methodology/approach: This is a preliminary case study of one higher degree by research program and two doctoral candidates participating in the program to explore the ethos and outcomes of the program.

Findings: The program has sought to develop a different type of higher education ethos, one characterized by an open-door communications policy, a critical friend philosophy, an emphasis on teamwork, pro team supervision and a new model for doctoral supervision, self-designed work-based projects, self-directed research programs and the development of professional identity.

Originality/value: The characteristics and contributions of WBL programs at the doctoral level have been well documented in the academic literature, but the unique ethos, if there is one, of such programs has yet to be fully examined. This study goes some of the way to answering the question of whether such programs have a unique ethos and if so what are its features and how might it contribute to student development.

Keywordsethos, work-based learning, doctoral study
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390308. Technical, further and workplace education
390115. Work integrated learning (incl. internships)
390305. Professional education and training
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Fergusson, Lee. 2018. "Three bench-scale tests designed to destroy tributyltin (TBT) in marine sediments from North Queensland, Australia." Top 10 contributions on environmental health. Hyderabhad, India. Avid Science. pp. 2-23
Indigenous accounts of environmental stewardship in light of the theory and language of Maharishi Vedic Science
Fergusson, Lee, Kettle, David and Wells, Geoffrey. 2017. "Indigenous accounts of environmental stewardship in light of the theory and language of Maharishi Vedic Science." International Journal of Society, Culture & Language. 5 (1), pp. 68-81.
An annotated historical survey of 84 publications by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi from 1957-2015
Fergusson, Lee. 2017. "An annotated historical survey of 84 publications by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi from 1957-2015 ." International Journal of Current Research. 9 (2), pp. 47009-47054.
A 12-month field trial to remediate an exposed 'tailings beach' in Tasmania
Fergusson, Lee. 2014. "A 12-month field trial to remediate an exposed 'tailings beach' in Tasmania." Resources and Environment. 4 (5), pp. 238-245. https://doi.org/10.5923/j.re.20140405.05
Sustainable Indian alumina refineries: beneficiation and reuse of bauxite residue
Fergusson, Lee and Nandi, Ashok. 2015. "Sustainable Indian alumina refineries: beneficiation and reuse of bauxite residue." Minerals & Metals Review. 16 (5), pp. 25-28.
A sustainability framework for the beneficial reuse of alumina refinery residue
Fergusson, Lee. 2014. "A sustainability framework for the beneficial reuse of alumina refinery residue." Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology. 1 (5), pp. 105-120.
Three novel methods for removing inorganic species from contaminated industrial stormwater at a smelter site in London
Fergusson, Lee. 2015. "Three novel methods for removing inorganic species from contaminated industrial stormwater at a smelter site in London." Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater. 2 (1), pp. 115-121.
Principles of environmental remediation in open and closed systems: a case study of the Lake Dianchi drainage basin
Fergusson, Lee and Bangerter, Philip J.. 2015. "Principles of environmental remediation in open and closed systems: a case study of the Lake Dianchi drainage basin." International Journal of Engineering, Sciences and Research Technology. 4 (5), pp. 1-16.
Three bench-scale tests designed to destroy tributyltin (TBT) in marine sediments from North Queensland, Australia
Fergusson, Lee. 2014. "Three bench-scale tests designed to destroy tributyltin (TBT) in marine sediments from North Queensland, Australia." Journal of Environmental and Analytical Toxicology. 5 (1), p. 245. https://doi.org/10.4172/2161-0525.1000245
The holistic education of artists through Maharishi Vedic Science: unfolding the infinite reservoir of creativity in individual awareness
Beaufort, Matthew, Bonshek, Anna J. and Fergusson, Lee C. 1997. "The holistic education of artists through Maharishi Vedic Science: unfolding the infinite reservoir of creativity in individual awareness." Modern Science and Vedic Science Journal. 7 (1), pp. 269-295.
The holistic education of artists through Maharishi Vedic Science: unfolding the infinite reservoir of creativity in individual awareness
Beaufort, Matthew, Bonshek, Anna J. and Fergusson, Lee C.. 2011. "The holistic education of artists through Maharishi Vedic Science: unfolding the infinite reservoir of creativity in individual awareness." Llewellyn, Dara and Pearson, Craig (ed.) Consciousness-based education and art. Fairfield, Iowa, USA. Maharishi University of Management Press. pp. 19-60
A trial to determine the impact of soil washing on coal seam gas (CSG) dam sediments in Queensland
Fergusson, Lee. 2015. "A trial to determine the impact of soil washing on coal seam gas (CSG) dam sediments in Queensland." Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management. 6 (4), pp. 84-91. https://doi.org/10.5897/JSSEM14.0456
Personality and health characteristics of Cambodian undergraduates: a case for student development
Fergusson, Lee C., Bonshek, Anna J. and Boudigues, Jean-Michel. 1995. "Personality and health characteristics of Cambodian undergraduates: a case for student development." Journal of Instructional Psychology. 22 (4), pp. 308-319.
Transcendental meditation and five factors relevant to higher education in Cambodia
Fergusson, Lee C., Bonshek, Anna J. and Boudigues, Monique. 1994. "Transcendental meditation and five factors relevant to higher education in Cambodia." College Student Journal: a journal pertaining to college students. 28 (1), pp. 103-107.
The treatment of wastewaters with high phosphorous and high ammonia loadings using modified bauxite refinery residues
Clark, Malcolm W., Gnanam, Frank, McConchie, David M. and Fergusson, Lee. 2006. "The treatment of wastewaters with high phosphorous and high ammonia loadings using modified bauxite refinery residues." Chinese Journal of Geochemistry. 25 (S1), pp. 141-141. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02840011
A field trial to engender micro-concentrations of lead (II) using a novel sorbent in highly acidic industrial wastewater at a smelter site in Derbyshire
Fergusson, Lee. 2015. "A field trial to engender micro-concentrations of lead (II) using a novel sorbent in highly acidic industrial wastewater at a smelter site in Derbyshire." International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development. 2 (9), pp. 437-444.
Soil washing, ozofractionation and metal sequestration: removing organic and inorganic species from contaminated soil and water
Fergusson, Lee. 2015. "Soil washing, ozofractionation and metal sequestration: removing organic and inorganic species from contaminated soil and water." International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development. 2 (4), pp. 574-579.
Amending highly acidic blowdown sludge by direct addition of beneficiated alumina refinery residue
Fergusson, Lee. 2015. "Amending highly acidic blowdown sludge by direct addition of beneficiated alumina refinery residue." International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development. 2 (3), pp. 616-624.
A culture under siege: post‐colonial higher education and teacher education in Cambodia from 1953 to 1979
Fergusson, Lee C. and Le Masson, Gildas. 1997. "A culture under siege: post‐colonial higher education and teacher education in Cambodia from 1953 to 1979." History of Education. 26 (1), pp. 91-112.
Vedic Science based education and non-verbal intelligence: a preliminary longitudinal study in Cambodia
Fergusson, Lee C., Bonshek, Anna J. and Le Masson, Gildas. 1995. "Vedic Science based education and non-verbal intelligence: a preliminary longitudinal study in Cambodia." Higher Education Research and Development. 15 (1), pp. 73-82.
A descriptive analysis of Cambodian higher education and teacher education from 1979 to the present
Fergusson, Lee C., Bonshek, Anna J. and Le Masson, Gildas. 1995. "A descriptive analysis of Cambodian higher education and teacher education from 1979 to the present." Education Research and Perspectives. 22 (2), pp. 132-148.
Remediating the Wesley Vale Pulp and Paper Mill chlor-alkali cell plant
Fergusson, Lee. 2012. "Remediating the Wesley Vale Pulp and Paper Mill chlor-alkali cell plant." Remediation Australasia.
Industrial sustainability and the circular economy as counterparts to the self-referral structure of Natural Law: Part II – a global case study
Fergusson, Lee. 2017. "Industrial sustainability and the circular economy as counterparts to the self-referral structure of Natural Law: Part II – a global case study." Open Science Journal. 2 (4), pp. 1-21.
Enabling innovative postgraduate research: critical foresight and strategic considerations for university leaders
van der Laan, Luke and Ostini, Jenny. 2018. "Enabling innovative postgraduate research: critical foresight and strategic considerations for university leaders." Padro, Fernando F., Erwee, Ronel, Harmes, Meredith A., Harmes, Marcus K. and Danaher, Patrick Alan (ed.) Postgraduate education in higher education. Singapore. Springer. pp. 65-84
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and the creation of world peace: part I — a literature review and thematic analysis
Fergusson, Lee. 2018. "Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and the creation of world peace: part I — a literature review and thematic analysis." Journal of Maharishi Vedic Research Institute. 6, pp. 35-88.
A unified field chart of urban sustainability
Kettle, David, Fergusson, Lee and Wells, Geoffrey. 2018. "A unified field chart of urban sustainability." Journal of Maharishi Vedic Research Institute. 7, pp. 69-126.
Putting Brahman to practice: the structure and function of Maharishi’s unified field chart
Fergusson, Lee, Wells, Geoffrey, Bonshek, Anna and Cavanaugh, Wendy. 2018. "Putting Brahman to practice: the structure and function of Maharishi’s unified field chart." Journal of Maharishi Vedic Research Institute. 7, pp. 11-52.
Responding to climate change: the contribution of Maharishi Vedic science
Wells, Geoffrey, Fergusson, Lee, Kettle, David and Bonshek, Anna. 2017. "Responding to climate change: the contribution of Maharishi Vedic science." Journal of Maharishi Vedic Research Institute. 5, pp. 79-120.
The impact of Maharishi Vedic University on Cambodian economic and social indicators from 1980 to 2015
Fergusson, Lee. 2016. "The impact of Maharishi Vedic University on Cambodian economic and social indicators from 1980 to 2015." Journal of Maharishi Vedic Research Institute. 2, pp. 77-135.
Researching Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: an archive of publications from 1957-2015
Fergusson, Lee. 2017. "Researching Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: an archive of publications from 1957-2015." Journal of Maharishi Vedic Research Institute. 3 (Special Issue), pp. 9-351.
Principles and practice of sustainability in Maharishi Vedic Science
Fergusson, Lee, Wells, Geoffrey and Kettle, David. 2017. "Principles and practice of sustainability in Maharishi Vedic Science." Journal of Health and Environmental Research. 3 (3-1), pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jher.s.2017030301.11
Human development and capability: reconstructed and fulfilled through Maharishi Vedic Science
Kettle, David, Wells, Geoffrey and Fergusson, Lee. 2017. "Human development and capability: reconstructed and fulfilled through Maharishi Vedic Science." Journal of Health and Environmental Research. 3 (3-1), pp. 79-89. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jher.s.2017030301.16
Responding to climate change: the contribution of Maharishi Vedic Science
Wells, Geoffrey, Fergusson, Lee, Kettle, David and Bonshek, Anna. 2017. "Responding to climate change: the contribution of Maharishi Vedic Science." Journal of Health and Environmental Research. 3 (3-1), pp. 63-78. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jher.s.2017030301.15
Vedic science-based education, poverty removal and social well-being: a case history of Cambodia from 1980 to 2015
Fergusson, Lee. 2016. "Vedic science-based education, poverty removal and social well-being: a case history of Cambodia from 1980 to 2015." Journal of Indian Education. 41 (4), pp. 16-45.
Advances in soil amendment: vermicomposting, alumina refinery residue and cotton production in Australia
Fergusson, Lee. 2016. "Advances in soil amendment: vermicomposting, alumina refinery residue and cotton production in Australia." International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research. 2 (2), pp. 1-11.
Removing phosphate from a municipal wastewater treatment plant in the United Kingdom using a waste-to-resource model
Fergusson, Lee. 2016. "Removing phosphate from a municipal wastewater treatment plant in the United Kingdom using a waste-to-resource model." International Journal of Advanced Science and Research. 1 (1), pp. 29-38.
Reform, restructuring and rehabilitation: post-secondary education from the mid-1990s to 2010
Fergusson, Lee and King, Michael. 2017. "Reform, restructuring and rehabilitation: post-secondary education from the mid-1990s to 2010." Fergusson, Lee and Bonshek, Anna (ed.) Maharishi Vedic University in Cambodia: educational reconstruction and social renewal. Gold Coast, Australia. Maharishi Vedic Research Institute Press. pp. 51-88
All knowledge in one brain: Maharishi Vedic University and the renewal of Cambodia
Fergusson, Lee and Brown, Susan. 2017. "All knowledge in one brain: Maharishi Vedic University and the renewal of Cambodia." Fergusson, Lee and Bonshek, Anna (ed.) Maharishi Vedic University in Cambodia: educational reconstruction and social renewal. Gold Coast, Australia. Maharishi Vedic Research Institute Press. pp. 177-243
Work-based learning and research for mid-career professionals: two project examples from Australia
Fergusson, Lee, Allred, Tim, Dux, Troy and Muianga, Hugo. 2018. "Work-based learning and research for mid-career professionals: two project examples from Australia." Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Skills and Lifelong Learning. 14, pp. 19-40. https://doi.org/10.28945/3959
Work-based learning and research for mid-career professionals: professional studies in Australia
Fergusson, Lee, Allred, Tim and Dux, Troy. 2018. "Work-based learning and research for mid-career professionals: professional studies in Australia." Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Skills and Lifelong Learning. 14, pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.28945/3930
The personal, social and environmental sustainability of Jainism in light of Maharishi Vedic Science
Fergusson, Lee, Wells, Geoffrey and Kettle, David. 2018. "The personal, social and environmental sustainability of Jainism in light of Maharishi Vedic Science." Environment, Development and Sustainability: a multidisciplinary approach to the theory and practice of sustainable development. 20 (4), pp. 1627-1649. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-017-9957-1
Anthrosols and technosols: the anthropogenic signature of contaminated soils and sediments in Australia
Fergusson, Lee. 2017. "Anthrosols and technosols: the anthropogenic signature of contaminated soils and sediments in Australia." Water, Air and Soil Pollution: an international journal of environmental pollution. 228 (8), pp. 267-282. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-017-3460-z
Beneficial reuse: A field trial to remediate and a bench-scale test to revegetate coal seam gas dam sediments from Queensland
Fergusson, Lee. 2014. "Beneficial reuse: A field trial to remediate and a bench-scale test to revegetate coal seam gas dam sediments from Queensland." American Journal of Environmental Protection. 3 (5), pp. 249-257. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajep.20140305.17
The innovative Australian university: the role of 3rd generation postgraduate research programmes
van der Laan, Luke, Ostini, Jenny, Fergusson, Lee and Allred, Timothy. 2017. "The innovative Australian university: the role of 3rd generation postgraduate research programmes." 2017 International Science of Learning Conference: Research to Reality. Brisbane, Australia 18 - 20 Sep 2017 Australia.
Planning organisational futures in Blockchain environments - a systems theory perspective and possible solutions to enhance trust
van der Laan, Luke and McCallum, Tim. 2017. "Planning organisational futures in Blockchain environments - a systems theory perspective and possible solutions to enhance trust." Business Futures.
Asia Pacific's economic risks and futures
van der Laan, Luke. 2017. "Asia Pacific's economic risks and futures." Yap, Janson and Nones, Nelson (ed.) WOW! How did you know that? Applying risk intelligence concepts to foresee dangers and seize opportunities in chaotic times. Chatswood, NSW. Gadwise Investments. pp. 70-88
Enabling innovative postgraduate research: critical foresight and strategic considerations for university leaders
Ostini, Jenny and van der Laan, Luke. 2016. "Enabling innovative postgraduate research: critical foresight and strategic considerations for university leaders." 2016 Queensland University Educators Showcase (QUES 2016). Brisbane, Australia 26 Sep 2016
Health care foresight: identifying mega-trends, convergence and scenarios of ways in which the future can be imagined
van der Laan, L. W.. 2017. "Health care foresight: identifying mega-trends, convergence and scenarios of ways in which the future can be imagined." Yap, J., Yong, C. and Ng, Z. (ed.) Not your ordinary future health care. Singapore. Deloitte & Touche. pp. 33-53
Building foresight capacity: toward a foresight competency model
Hines, Andy, Gary, Jay, Daheim, Cornelia and van der Laan, Luke. 2017. "Building foresight capacity: toward a foresight competency model." World Future Review: a journal of strategic foresight. 9 (3), pp. 123-141. https://doi.org/10.1177/1946756717715637
Organizational vulnerability to insider threat: what do Australian experts say?
Bedford, Justine and van der Laan, Lucas. 2016. "Organizational vulnerability to insider threat: what do Australian experts say?" Stephanidis, Constantine (ed.) 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI 2016). Toronto, Canada 17 - 22 Jul 2016 Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40548-3_77
Equity and access as keys for opening open learning: the case for virtually facilitated work-based learning
van der Laan, Luke and Neary, Liz. 2016. "Equity and access as keys for opening open learning: the case for virtually facilitated work-based learning." Reuschle, Shirley, Antonio, Amy and Keppel, Mike (ed.) Open learning and formal credentialing in higher education: curriculum models and institutional policies. Hershey, PA. United States. IGI Global. pp. 263-290
Foresight & strategy in the Asia Pacific region: practice and theory to build enterprises of the future
van der Laan, Lucas and Yap, Janson. 2016. Foresight & strategy in the Asia Pacific region: practice and theory to build enterprises of the future. Singapore. Springer.
Community capacity building: the question of sustainability?
van der Laan, Lucas. 2014. "Community capacity building: the question of sustainability?" Postle, Glen David, Burton, Lorelle Jane and Danaher, Patrick Alan (ed.) Community capacity building: lessons from adult learning in Australia. Leicester, United Kingdom. NIACE. pp. 205-225
In good hands? Foresight and strategic thinking capabilities of regional university leaders
van der Laan, Luke and Erwee, Ronel. 2013. "In good hands? Foresight and strategic thinking capabilities of regional university leaders." Frielick, S., Buissink-Smith, N., Wyse, P., Billot, J., Hallas, J. and Whitehead, E. (ed.) 36th Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Conference (HERDSA 2013). Auckland, New Zealand 01 - 04 Jul 2013 Sydney, Australia.
Connectedness needs of external doctoral students
Erwee, Ronel, Albion, Peter and van der Laan, Luke. 2013. "Connectedness needs of external doctoral students." Willems, J., Tynan, B. and James, R . (ed.) Outlooks and opportunities in blended and distance learning. Hershey, PA. United States. IGI Global. pp. 317-330
Foresight styles assessment: a valid and reliable measure of dimensions of foresight competence?
van der Laan, Lucas and Erwee, Ronel. 2012. "Foresight styles assessment: a valid and reliable measure of dimensions of foresight competence?" Foresight (Cambridge): the journal for future studies, strategic thinking and policy. 14 (5), pp. 374-386. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636681211269860
The Conversion and Sustainable Use of Alumina Refinery Residues: Global Solution Examples
Fergusson, Lee. 2013. "The Conversion and Sustainable Use of Alumina Refinery Residues: Global Solution Examples." Essential Readings in Light Metals: Alumina and Bauxite. Switzerland. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 965-973
Foresight styles of strategy level leaders
van der Laan, Luke and Erwee, Ronel. 2010. "Foresight styles of strategy level leaders." Gurd, Bruce (ed.) 24th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM 2010). Adelaide, Australia 08 - 10 Dec 2010 Brisbane, Australia.
Foresight competence and the strategic thinking of strategy-level leaders
van der Laan, Lucas W.. 2010. Foresight competence and the strategic thinking of strategy-level leaders. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.
The imperative of strategic foresight to strategic thinking
van der Laan, Luke. 2008. "The imperative of strategic foresight to strategic thinking." Journal of Futures Studies. 13 (1), pp. 21-42.