Discipline-Based Initiatives

About the Discipline Based Initiatives (DBI) Scheme

The goal of the Carrick Institute Discipline-Based Initiatives (DBI) Scheme is to generate discipline specific agendas that can be drawn upon for curriculum regeneration and productive engagement among stakeholders with the aim of improving learning and teaching in higher education.

In designating Discipline-Based Initiatives as a priority, the Board of the Carrick Institute has drawn on a range of evidence that points to disciplinary affiliation as the primary site of engagement for the development and dissemination of good practice in learning and teaching.

The DBI Scheme provides an important opportunity to encourage greater sharing of quality practice, initiatives and learning within and across discipline communities. This Scheme promotes the Carrick Institute's objectives relating to the provision of discipline-specific development, dissemination and application of good practice.

There are two stages to the DBI Scheme. The first stage, implemented during 2006-2007, has involved the funding of project initiatives. The second stage, proposed for implementation in 2008-2009, will focus on the establishment of a set of disciplines networks.

Stage 1: DBI Funding Scheme
Stage 2: Establishment of Carrick Discipline Networks

A document outlining the proposal for Stage 2 is available to download at right.

Contact information

Discipline Studies and General Investigations
Dr. Elizabeth McDonald
Director - Programs and Networks
Phone: 02 8667 8505
Fax: 02 8667 8515
Email: elizabeth.mcdonald@carrickinstitute.edu.au

Stage 2: Networks
Professor Richard Johnstone
Executive Director
Phone: 02 8667 8500
Fax: 02 8667 8515
Email: richard.johnstone@carrickinstitute.edu.au

Ms Sandy Kinch
Senior Project Officer
Phone: 02 8667 8538
Fax: 02 8667 8515
Email: sandy.kinch@carrickinstitute.edu.au