The Integration of Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes in the Australian Higher Education Sector (Part 2): Measures for Higher Education Providers to Reduce Legal Liability

Part I of this two-part article addressed the difficulties experienced by Australian higher education providers, namely universities, with respect to the implementation of learning outcomes and graduate attributes, and the potential legal consequences institutions may face from affected stakeholders if they are unable to produce convincing evidence demonstrating the integration of the learning outcomes and graduate attributes. Part II presents measures higher education providers can implement to mitigate their potential legal liability. The measures presented in this article are specifically designed to assist higher education providers to discharge their legal obligations and produce convincing evidence demonstrating the integration of their promoted learning outcomes and graduate attributes. Given that research has suggested that effective implementation of learning outcomes and graduate attributes is largely dependent on academic staff, the measures presented in this paper are centred on motivating and building confidence in academic staff to foster the development of learning outcomes and graduate attributes through their teaching and assessment practices.