WIL roles and responsibilities Every student studying science at an Australian university should have opportunities to participate in meaningful WIL experiences. Work-integrated learning is complex with successful experiences achieved through the interplay of many factors. It requires active participation from students, teachers and industry partners and can contribute to deep, sustained relationships. Clear understanding of roles and responsibilities is essential for successful WIL. Shared governance is a model for collaboration that defines the contribution of each stakeholder. Setting up effective collaborations with industry partners takes time and needs investment. Industry partners need to be able to judge an appropriate level of commitment and to understand how their contribution will create the best experience for themselves, for students, and for teachers.University teachers and systems must be able to create and support WIL experiences that enhance graduate learning outcomes and be able to match the right student to the right opportunity.Students need to understand their contribution to making their own WIL experience a success and that their experience can help to improve WIL for the future. Stakeholder Contributions Framework The framework sets the out the roles of each stakeholder across seven areas. It is intended as a starter for individual conversations with industry partners and a support for developing student and staff communications and processes. The framework should be adapted to local policies and processes and industry requirements. CriteriaContribution UniversityIndustryStudentsLeadershipMake WIL an explicit priority with funding and recognitionProvide explicit support and engagement Establish a learning culture that readily assimilates students, encourages exploration of knowledge and contribution of student ideasMentor peers Involve student groups and collectivesDesign and co-developmentLink theory to practice Embed WIL opportunities Scaffold WIL in course design including career development education, active learning, goal-setting and reflection Support task/project development to ensure alignment with student capabilities and learning outcomesContribute contentHelp structure learning as part of careerSupport and encourage graduates to mentor studentsDemonstrate and articulate value to industryCo-construct tasks/projects to ensure alignment with student capabilitiesProvide personal context and goalsEngagement and relationshipsAllow diverse relationships and spacesDevelop relationships with depth and with breadthBe flexible in accommodating industry needsDocument rolesEstablish clear processes and systems through which industry can contact and connect with the universityBe clear about what is possible in each caseBe open to multi-form relationships and activitiesCollaborate with peer organisations to achieve scale, allow diversity and limit exclusivity within constraints of organisationCo-develop industry roleAdd in personal contacts and new opportunitiesBe aware of related relationshipsLink university and industry partnerCo-develop student roleLogistics and supportResource relationship managementResource placement management, including legal, insurance and safety aspectsResource student managementBe clear about own constraints and contribute informationCommunicate appropriate timing/s for placement to ensure meaningful work is availableBe clear about own needs and contribute informationBe aware of limitationsInductionDevelop and provide documentation and communicationDevelop standards for induction and orientationProvide training for WIL supervisors and studentsContribute to collaborative training for WIL supervisorsCo-construct induction and local standardsDocument industry requirements and processes (staff and students)Co-construct inductionSet personal goalsDeliveryDevelop and provide documentation and communicationProvide academic supervisionProvide ongoing support and monitoringManage assessment and feedbackProvide WIL supervisionWork with supervisors to interpret student role in each caseAssessment and feedback to studentsDesign assessment and ensure compliance with university standards and policyProvide feedback to studentsEnsure alignment in learning designDevelop user-friendly feedback systemsContribute to the development of assessment tasks that are authentic to the industry and reflect skills that students will develop/useCo-assess student performanceProvide formative, continuous and meaningful feedbackEngage in reflection and portfolio constructionsAlign artefacts with career progression/aspirationsEvaluationCoordinate quality assurance and benchmarkingReview against regulation and industry standardsReview against user experienceCoordinate a process of continuous review and improvementProvide constructive feedbackReview against industry standardsEngage in process of continuous review and improvementProvide constructive feedbackReview against student expectations and experiencesEngage in process of continuous review and improvement Download a print-friendly-version Additional resources Henderson and Trede (2017) Strengthening attainment of student learning outcomes during work-integrated learning: A collaborative governance framework across academia, industry and students, Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, 18(1), 73-86 Atkinson G (2016) Work-based learning and work-integrated learning: fostering engagement with employers, National Centre for Vocational Education Research Atkinson G, Misko J and Stanwick JN (2015) Work integrated learning in STEM disciplines: employer perspectives, National Centre for Vocational Education Research « Previous: Engaging Industry Next: Engaging Colleagues » Related Pages WIL roles and responsibilities