About us
The Australian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN) provides strategic leadership for work-integrated learning (WIL) research, scholarship and practice in Australia, for its members and other stakeholders.
ACEN Vision
To become internationally recognised as a leader in the research and implementation of Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
ACEN Mission
To lead the advancement of WIL in Australia through collaboration with the higher and vocational education sector, students, industry, community and government
2011-2012 Strategic plan
| Objectives | Strategies |
1. Promote and enhance WIL throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific region |
1.1. Expanding membership |
2. Facilitate the development and sharing knowledge and practice in WIL for the improvement of the student experience |
2.1 Building and supporting communities of practice |
3. Enhance partner/industry involvement with the higher and vocational education sectors for the provision of WIL opportunities |
3.1. Exploring accreditation frameworks |
4. Foster research and scholarship initiatives in WIL |
4.1. Endorsing research and scholarship proposals |
5. Ensure ACEN remains a robust organisation |
5.1 Regular reviews of ACEN governance arrangements |
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