Integrating and embedding WEXDEV
With the development of the ATN WEXDEV program, the five universities have been taking a stronger role so that the program is firmly embedded in each organisation's programs. Embedding in this context includes both integrating and mainstreaming the WEXDEV program, aiming for equity for senior women and using appropriate strategies to achieve this goal.
The successful embedding of the WEXDEV program is taking different forms across the ATN. It necessarily reflects the particular institutional culture and context, current strategic direction, as well as the general human resource management approach and shape and organisational position of the equity program. The WEXDEV program demonstrates that with clear shared goals and support across the institutions, different paths can be taken.
2005 activities are outlined in ATN WEXDEV Institutional Reports [.pdf]
Programs for women in each ATN university can be accessed through their home page:
- Curtin Women and Leadership
- RMIT University
- UniSA Women and Leadership
- Women@UTS
- QUT Quality Women in Leadership Program
The principles under which these separate developments take place are outlined in a 2001 paper (updated in 2004) Integrating Executive Development for Women [.pdf]: How 5 Australian Universities Collaborated to Enhance and Embed Leadership Activities for Women (PDF).