EDQS Development & Recognition Grants & Awards JCU Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

JCU Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

JCU recognises outstanding practice in teaching and scholarship in many ways, and the Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning is one such example.

Citations recognise and reward the diverse contributions that individuals and teams make to the quality of student learning in a specific area of responsibility over a sustained period.  The JCU citations program is designed to prepare and support staff intending to apply for an Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning, offered by Universities Australia. JCU Citation Nominations will be assessed using the AAUT Citations Assessment Matrix.

The winners of these awards are chosen by a panel of University teaching and learning stakeholders. Winners are expected to share their good practices with the learning and teaching communities both within their College/Division and across the wider JCU community. Winners will be announced at the Celebrating Excellence in Learning and Teaching at JCU: Teaching Excellence Awards on Thursday, 4 September 2025.

National winners of Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning can be viewed here

2025 Application Process

The following quick reference instructions are to guide applicants. The Education Design, Quality and Standards Directorate strongly encourages staff to discuss their nomination with their Associate Dean Learning &Teaching prior to submitting.

Collate evidence to support your application. Use a range of data.

Some useful resources to consider include:

  • Prepare your application, ensuring compliance with criteria and all requirements.
  • Assess your application against the AAUT Citations Assessment Matrix
  • Please note, any applications that do not conform to the formatting outlined within the Application Guidelines will not be accepted.
  • Complete the Application Checklist (see Attachment to Application Guidelines) prior to submitting your application.
  • Lodge your application with your Associate Dean Learning & Teaching for signature and review one week prior to the nomination closing date (Monday, 21 July 2025).
  • Particular Divisional Offices may be dictate earlier dates for submission, review and signatures. Please check with your relevant  Administrative Officer.
  • Contact your Associate Dean Learning & Teaching for guidance specific to your College and Division.

2025 Closing Date:  COB Monday, 21 July 2025.

All applications must be:

  1. Approved by the relevant Associate Dean Learning & Teaching,
  2. Signed by the relevant Dean and Divisional Deputy-Vice Chancellor, and
  3. Sent to the Education Design, Quality and Standards Directorate via email to edqs@jcu.edu.au by COB Monday 21 July 2025. Late applications will not be considered.

National Citations

The Education Design, Quality and Standards Directorate manages the application process for the national teaching citations and awards on behalf of James Cook University. A range of resources and activities are available to support applicants. Enquiries and requests for assistance may be submitted to edqs@jcu.edu.au.

JCU Citation Recipients

Grants and Awards Contacts