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Scope and purpose

 
This questionnaire is designed to generate a snapshot of theatre, dance, drama and performance studies across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, particularly in context of the sector wide impact of COVID-19, and also in context of staffing cuts, changes in government policy and other developments in the last 5-7 years.
 
We want to know what the sector looks like now, and to see what was lost and what might be gained. The aim is to build solidarity in the sector and inform strategy and advocacy in policy making into the future. We want to hear your stories and quantitively register impacts on the sector.
 
The results of this survey will be used to inform a plenary at the 2021 ADSA Geelong conference (online), a “state of the nations” address. Its aim is to open discussion, it is a snapshot rather than a comprehensive survey, so if you think anything has been overlooked opportunities in the survey and plenary will be provided.
 
We suggest you spend around 15 - 20minutes on this survey.

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* 1. What is the name of your institution?

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* 2. Where is your institution located?

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* 3. How is the program situated in your institution in 2021? (check all that are relevant)

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* 4. Has this changed in the last 5-7 years? If so, please describe how?

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* 5. Have enrolments increased, declined or stayed the same?

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* 6. Prior to COVID 19, were your modes of delivery mostly online, mostly face-to-face or a blend of online and face-to-face?

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* 7. Does the undergraduate programme have special entry requirements?

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* 8. In the past 5-7 years have contact hours in your undergraduate program increased significantly, increased slightly, remained the same, slightly decreased significantly decreased ?

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* 9. If so please describe how, when and why these changes occurred? (e.g topics eliminated, new topics created, staffing changes)

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* 10. Do you have a post-graduate program?

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* 11. What is offered in post-graduate programs?

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* 12. How would you describe the overall mix of your undergraduate program?

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* 13. Are internships or professional placements part of the teaching program?

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* 14. If so, how and where do students undertake this part of the program, and who is responsible for these activities, and the outcomes these programs aim for?

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* 15. Do First Nations Australians, Māori, Indigenous peoples, Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people, or Pasifika/Pacific Peoples hold permanent positions on your staff?

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* 16. Have you completed an audit or plan to audit your program of study to see active engagement with Indigenous content/knowledges, a reconciliation plan, Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi analysis?

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* 17. If so, what are the key steps being taken in this process or any other comments?

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* 18. Please indicate the number and make-up of full time staff in your area in 2021? e.g number of full time staff, level A-E

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* 19. Please indicate their areas of specialisation?

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* 20. Have areas of specialisation been lost in the past 5-7 years?

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* 21. Are there staff on fixed-term contracts?

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* 22. Has the number of fixed-term staff increased, decreased, stayed the same?

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* 23. Do casual staff contribute to teaching?

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* 24. What specialisations do casual staff bring to the teaching program?

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* 25. Has the number of casual staff increased, decreased, stayed the same?

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* 26. How many staff members left the institution in the last 5-7 years?

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* 27. If so, have new positions been opened to replace them?

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* 28. Have new positions opened in the last 5-7 years?

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* 29. What are the reasons for an increase/decrease in staffing?

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* 30. Do you have dedicated production or technical staff?

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* 31. If so please describe their contribution.

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* 32. Are practicing artists employed in your program?

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* 33. If so please describe their contribution.

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* 34. Do you have dedicated facilities?

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* 35. How sustainable is your current teaching program with current levels of staffing and resources?

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* 36. Does your programme benefit from philanthropic assistance for example, externally funded residences, donations, trust funding?

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* 37. If so, please provide a brief description.

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* 38. Thank you for contributing to the survey. The results of this survey will be used to inform a plenary at the 2021 ADSA conference.
 
If you think something has been overlooked in this snapshot, or have further questions or comments please indicate here:

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