Presentation to MQ Early Career Researcher Network: February 2018

1. Item 4 - Early Career Researcher Network Advisory Group Meeting Feb 2018
“HDR Supervision Orientation Program
and Changes to the HDR Supervision Policy”
Bill Ashraf
Associate Professor and Convenor
Supervision Enhancement Program
bill.ashraf@mq.edu.au
12/02/2018

2. MQ Research Strategy

3. Background: HDR Supervision Orientation (2018)
3OFFICE I FACULTY I DEPARTMENT
In 2018 new MQ staff will complete the HDR Supervision Orientation 2018 through a self-paced online
Module in iLearn (6.5 hours).
To meet the learning outcomes participants will:
1. Engage with strategy and governance at MQ
2. Reflect on, and plan to gain recognition of, HDR Supervision practices
3. Engage with people and communities who support HDR Supervision at MQ
4. Understand the mandatory HDR Supervision and Cultural Safety Module
5. Think through an HDR Supervision problem
6. Demonstrate candidature management planning
7. Complete a digital profile
Experienced Supervisors may be able to complete some activities through pre-existing evidence.
All newly appointed Adjunct Supervisors must complete Learning Outcomes 1 & 3.
Refreshed and updated

4. The MQ HDR Fellowship Program
4OFFICE I FACULTY I DEPARTMENT
The MQ HDR Fellowship Program (voluntary): Associate Fellow (ECR)
Why, What, Who, When and Where?
May 2018: a new approach to developing good practice in HDR Supervision
at MQ is being introduced. This new approach focuses on providing strong
support for early career supervisors, and providing reward and
recognition for all HDR Supervisors, through an HDR Fellowship Program.
Read our Q&A blog
World class support and innovation

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6. 6
Policy

7. 7
Principal Supervisor* (Doctoral/M Phil)
Associate Supervisor* (Doctoral/M Phil)
Research Masters Supervisor ** New
Higher Degree Research Cultural Supervisor New
Adjunct HDR Supervisor***
HDR Research Advisor***
Higher Degree Supervisor (End-User Partnership)*** New
CATEGORIES OF SUPERVISOR…

8. To Note
8OFFICE I FACULTY I DEPARTMENT
MQSR (disestablished) – NEW: Alignment with the introduction of MQ data-management
via the Research Hub PURE will replace MQSR (PURE Implementation Team)
*Must be able to provide ‘continuity of
supervision’. Discretion exists for
Faculty to determine how to achieve
‘continuity of supervision’. In most
instances, this may be achieved by
appointing a Principal Supervisor who
is on a contract of 3 years or more.
***Is not a current Macquarie University
staff member.
**Is employed on a minimum of a 12-
month contract for the duration of the
appointment. Holds a qualification at or
above Master of Research or
equivalent.

9. 9
Article: You are the next World Class Supervisor
by
Dr Kay Guccione (@kayguccione)
University of Sheffield –
the valuable role postdocs play in supervision
Post –Docs

10. Thankyou!
A/P Bill Ashraf
Convenor, Supervision Enhancement Program
Macquarie University
& Next Steps
Acknowledgement A/P Merilyn Childs