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About the University of Tasmania
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is recognised for its educational excellence and innovation in Australia. With a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1890, UTAS has grown to become a premier institution known for its high-impact research, outstanding teaching, and strong community engagement. The university’s dedication to sustainability and social responsibility is evidenced by its impressive 2nd place ranking in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, underscoring its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
UTAS AND AKARI SOFTWARE: REVOLUTIONISING CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT
The Tasmanian Institute of Learning & Teaching, in collaboration with Akari Software, successfully implemented the Curriculum Lifecycle, Management and Publication (CLMP) Project at the University of Tasmania in 2019. This strategic initiative has transformed how UTAS manages its academic programmes and curriculum data.
Akari Curriculum has been enhancing the university’s curriculum management since its implementation, providing:
- Centralized Curriculum Repository: Akari offers a single, comprehensive repository for all curriculum data, ensuring seamless integration with downstream systems and promoting a “collect once, reuse many times” approach.
- Digitized Approval Processes: The course and unit approval processes are fully digitised, improving documentation flow, compliance with quality assurance, and utilising advanced drafting, editing, and electronic workflow capabilities.
- Mapping of Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): Akari enables detailed mapping of course and unit level ILOs to learning activities and assessment methods, supporting deep analysis of curriculum content and ensuring assessments align with learning outcomes.
- Course Monitoring and Reporting: Akari facilitates comprehensive course monitoring, reporting, and review cycles, ensuring compliance with both internal and external review requirements and supporting curriculum renewal based on feedback and peer reviews.
- Publishing and Information Management: Approved curriculum information is readily available for display on university websites, ensuring accurate and timely dissemination to various audiences, including prospective students and accreditation bodies.
Training and Implementation
Since the full rollout of Akari in early 2019, the University of Tasmania has utilised a “train the trainer” approach to ensure effective adoption. Staff involved in the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and the initial ‘Go Live’ phase received extensive training and have since educated their colleagues with ongoing support from the Project Team and the Tasmanian Institute of Learning and Teaching (TILT).
Looking Ahead
With five years of successful implementation, Akari continues to set new standards in curriculum management and academic excellence at the University of Tasmania. This partnership with Akari Software reflects UTAS’s unwavering commitment to innovation, quality education, and sustainable development, further solidifying its status as a top-tier global university.
For more information about the University of Tasmania and its programs, visit their official website.
