Publications
Selected Recent Publications
Papers in preparation / research underway
- Mapping generic skill development in curricula: methods and approaches
- Outcomes-focused Research Higher Degree supervision
- Evaluating work-integrated learning curricula
- An integrated model of work integrated learning curriculum design
Papers under review
- Smith, C.D. (frth) Building effectiveness in teaching through targeted evaluation and response: Connecting evaluation to teaching improvement in higher education. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education..
- Smith, C.D. (frth) Design-focused evaluation Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education.
- Smith, C .and Bath, D.M. (2006) The role of the learning community in the development of discipline knowledge and generic graduate outcomes. Higher Education, Vol 51, Num 2, pp 259-286..
- Bath, D.M., and Smith, C ., Stein, S., and Swann, R. (2004). Beyond mapping and embedding graduate attributes: bringing together quality assurance and action learning to create a validated and living curriculum. Higher Education Research and Development, 23 (3), 313-328..
- Manathunga, C., Smith, C.D ., and Bath, D. M. (2004). Developing and evaluating authentic integration between research and coursework in professional doctorate programs. Teaching in Higher Education, 9 (2) , 235-246..
- Bath, D.M, and Smith, C.D . (2004). Academic developers: An academic tribe claiming their territory in higher education. International Journal for Academic Development, 9 (1), 9–27.
- Smith, C. D ., and Bath, D.M.(2004). Evaluation of a University-wide strategy for the development of tutors . Mentoring and Tutoring, 12 (1), 107-122.
- Smith, C. D . and Bath, D.M. (2004). Evaluation of a collaborative staff development strategy for the development of departmental tutor trainers. International Journal for Academic Development, 8 (1/2), 145-158 ..
- Smith, C., Herbert, D., Robinson, W., & Watt, K. (2001). Quality assurance through a continuous curriculum review (CCR) strategy: reflections on a pilot project. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 26 (5), 489-502..
- Smith, C.D., and Bath, D. M. Measuring students' experiences of quality in higher education: New performance indicators for teaching, programs and outcomes. Higher Education..
- Smith, C. D., and Short, P. M. (2001). Integrating Technology to Improve the Efficiency of Qualitative Data Analysis - a Note on Methods. Qualitative Sociology, 24(3), 401-408.
Invited presentations and keynotes
- Conceptions of Embeddedness: Research-based learning generic skills and the undergraduate currriculum. Keynote address at Scottish QAA Enhancement Themes Conference 6 March, 2008. Powerpoint Presentation
- Smith C.D. and Bath D.N. Embedding Generic Skills Development in Curriculum: Strategies & Issues. Presentation to the Carrick-funded Engineering Meta-attributes Project Brisbane forum. Brisbane, 13 April, 2007.
- Design-focused evaluation: invited presentation to the Australasian Evaluation Society (14 June 2003, Brisbane)
- Evaluation of teaching effectiveness: invited presentation to Learning Advisors Forum (August 2006).
Conference papers
- SMITH, C. D. (frth) Construct validation of WIL evaluation measures. Paper accepted for presentation at WACE/ACEN conference, Sydney, November 2008.
- SMITH, C. D. (2008 frth) Valuing work in Higher Education: A construct validation of an evaluation protocol for work-integrated learning curricula. Paper submitted for Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) annual conference. Birmingham.
- Smith, C. D., and Herbert, D. M. (2002, 28-30 October). Transforming the transformers: the impact of external quality audit on universities and ADUs. Paper presented at the 7th Annual Seminar on Quality in Higher Education, Melbourne, Australia.
- Smith, C. D., and Herbert, D. M. (2002, 14-15 Nov). Evaluating Programs in a Quality Assurance Environment: The UQ Student Experience Survey. Paper presented at the Evaluations and Assessment Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
- Smith, C. D., and Herbert, D. M. (2002, 28-30 October). Transforming the transformers: the impact of external quality audit on universities and Academic Development Units. Paper presented at the 7th Annual Seminar on Quality in Higher Education, Melbourne, Australia.
- Smith, C. D., and Herbert, D. (2001, July 2001). Creating a Quality Culture through Partnerships: Dancing with wolves or throwing a cat among pigeons? Paper presented at the HERDSA, Newcastle, Australia.
- Smith, C. D., Isaacs, G., Holzl, A., Herbert, D., & Roulston, K. (2001). The first cohort at a new campus: Who are they? What do they bring? Where are they going? Why did they come? Paper presented at the ASET/HERDSA Conference, 2000, Toowoomba, Australia.
- Smith, C. D., and Robinson, W. (2000). Continuous Curriculum Review: A stimulus for Rapid Change. Assessing Quality in Higher Education, Conference, RMIT, Melbourne, July, 2000.
- Smith, C. D., and Robinson, W. (1999). Continuous Curriculum Review: A stimulus for Rapid Change. Effective Teaching at University, Conference, UQ, November, 1999.
- Smith, C. D. (1999). Teaching and Learning Quality Assurance and Performance Indicators in a Market Driven Context – Beyond the CEQ. HERDSA Conference, Melbourne, July 1999.
- Smith, C. D. (1999). Forming Reflective Teams for Peer Review of Teaching: What Works. HERDSA Conference, Melbourne, July 1999.
Internal reports
- Smith, C. D. (2003). Institutional Course Evaluation (iCEVAL) (Report to DVC Academic (Friday, 27 June 2003)). Brisbane: University of Qld.
- Smith, C. D. (1998). Evaluation of Tutor Training at UQ. Brisbane: University of Queensland.
- Smith, C. D. (1998). Peer review of Teaching at UQ: Proposed Framework for Implementation. Brisbane: University of Queensland.
- Smith, C. D. (1998). Guidebook for Individuals Embarking on Peer Review of Teaching. Brisbane: University of Queensland.
- Smith, C. D. (1998). Report to the Academic President on the Adoption of RIGs at UQ. Brisbane: University of Queensland.
Commissioned reports
- Smith, C. D. (2001). Evaluation of Supervision Training for Allied Mental Health. Brisbane: University of Qld.
- Smith, C. D., Heim, S., & Murray, J. (2004). Evaluation of QUT Units (PYP103 and PYP107). Brisbane: University of Qld.
- Smith, C. D., Heim, S., & Murray, J. (2004). Evaluation of OLI Units of Competency (CHCMH8A and CHCCS501A). Brisbane: University of Qld.