Biography and expertise

Biography

Liz Goode is a Teaching Scholar in the Academic Portfolio Office, with a focus on evaluating innovative education models through the scholarship of learning and teaching (SoLT). From 2019-2020 she taught in the Preparing for Success Program in SCU College. Her focus as an educator is on preparing and empowering students from diverse backgrounds for university study in blended, online and immersive modes. She is the recipient of an Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, and several Vice-Chancellor's Citations.

Research

Liz has a PhD in Communication and Media Arts, awarded in December 2019. Her thesis investigated constructions of cultural identity, belonging and family. Her current research interests include pedagogy, engagement and success in higher education, with a specific focus on immersive or block models and non-traditional students in enabling programs.

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Honours

Excellence in Pedagogical Research Award
IBILTA: The International Block and Intensive Learning and Teaching Association, 2024
Outstanding Teaching Award
Southern Cross University, 2021
5 Star Staff Commendation
Southern Cross University, 2019
World Teacher's Day Award
Southern Cross University, 2019
Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Collaboration Excellence
University of Newcastle, 2017
Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Office for Learning and Teaching (Australia, Sydney) - OLT, 2014
Vice Chancellor’s Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
University of Newcastle, 2012
University Medal
University of Newcastle, 2010

Organisational affiliations

Senior Lecturer, Office of the PVC (Academic Quality), Southern Cross University

Education

University of Newcastle
BCmn(Hons)
University of Newcastle
PhD