Governance
ASCILITE is governed by its constitution and by-laws in accordance with the Associations Incorporations Act 1985. An elected Executive Committee decides upon policy, strategy, plans and the activities of the Association and it is supported by a paid Secretariat who provides part-time administrative support to the Executive. The Society’s first Constitution was registered in 1987 and has been updated several times to better serve the ASCILITE community and to comply with the Act. ASCILITE is registered in South Australia as a registered NFP corporation.
ASCILITE’s finances are reconciled each year by Chartered Accountants and their annual report is made available to the ASCILITE membership as a supporting document for the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Strategic Plan
The 2025 – 2028 Strategic Plan is now available.
Our strategic goals for 2025 – 2028 are anchored by, and committed to, fostering a strong and engaged community that engages in innovation and thought leadership, and values accessibility and inclusion. Underpinning this plan is a continuing focus of the society on digital equity and support to ensure the sustainability of ASCILITE.
Vision
To be a leading force in the advancement of digital learning in tertiary education globally.
Mission
To foster innovation, community, leadership, and equitable access to technology-enhanced learning across Australasia and beyond.
2024 Committee Elections
Nominations for the election will open 2 September 2024 are now closed.
Information about the election cycle with the 2024 dates is available here
Member Surveys
ASCILITE undertakes a Member Survey every 2 – 3 years, the purpose of which is to obtain feedback from members on the value of ASCILITE services, initiatives and related activities. The data collected from the survey is also used to inform the Society’s strategic and operational plans for the years ahead. Survey results are reported to members through the fortnightly bulletin, website and other means. You can view the most recent Member Survey (2021) here.
In 2012, ASCILITE also undertook a PEST (Political, Economic, Social and Technological) Analysis of the contemporary environment of higher education in relation to ASCILITE.
Annual Reports
ASCILITE Annual Reports contain details of the activities of the ASCILITE Executive and community for the current calendar year. It is prepared by the President, Executive Committee members and the Secretariat and made available to all members of the Society before and during the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Copies of ASCILITE’s past Annual Reports, AGM minutes and Treasurer’s Reports are available from the archives.
2024 AGM
Date: Monday 2 December 2024
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
Venue: Kathleen Fitzpatrick Lecture Theatre B101, Arts West, UniMelb.
Below are links to various reports that describe the society’s activities and achievements over the past year, including the activities of several new member services, our SIGs, the Community Mentoring Program, AJET and the many other areas of activity.
