In 2003 the Australian Government announced the Our Universities: Backing Australia's Future package of reforms. That package included provision for The Learning and Teaching Performance Fund, with the aim of rewarding higher education providers that best demonstrate excellence in learning and teaching
In 2007 approximately $82 million in funding was distributed from this fund. Universities were ranked according to seven indicators of student success, student learning outcomes and graduate satisfaction.
In 2007 UTS was ranked 6th overall in Australia and received $5.5million. This funding is being expended on a range of projects that will further enhance the quality of learning and teaching at UTS.
In 2008 $83.3 million will be allocated on the same seven indicators of student success. Universities must meet the following requirements for participation.
