Australian Learning and Teaching Council
Devlin, M., Smeal, G., Cummings, R. and Mazzolini, M. (2012). Leading sustainable improvement in university teaching and learning: Lessons from the sector. Australian Learning and Teaching Council, Sydney, Australia.
Devlin, M., Smeal, G., Cummings, R. and Mazzolini, M. (2012). Seven insights for leading sustainable change in teaching and learning in Australian universities. Australian Learning and Teaching Council, Sydney, Australia.
Nagy, J., Devlin, M., Brooker, M., Smeal, G., and Cummings, R., Mazzolini, M., and Lyubomirsky, A. (2011). ALTC Promoting Excellence Initiative: Major themes identified in completed institutional project reports. Australian Learning and Teaching Council, Sydney, Australia. ISBN: 978-1-921856-58-7
Devlin, M., Brockett, J. and Baker, L. (2008). Teaching Quality Indicator Pilot Project Final Report, Deakin University, Australian Learning and Teaching Council, Sydney, Australia
Harris, K., Farrell, K., Bell, M., Devlin, M. and James, R. (2008). Peer Review of Teaching in Australian Higher Education: A handbook to support institutions in developing and embedding effective policies and practices. Australian Learning and Teaching Council, Sydney, Australia. ISBN: 978073404459
Australian Universities Teaching Committee
James, R., McInnis, C. and Devlin, M. (2002) Assessing Learning in Australian Universities. Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of Melbourne for the Australian Universities Teaching Committee, federal Department of Education Science and Training (DEST), ISBN: 0 7340 2902 0.
Devlin, M. (2002). Online assessment. In James, R. McInnis, C and Devlin, M., Assessing Learning in Australian Universities, a national project funded by the Australian Universities Teaching Committee.
Devlin, M. (2002). Assessing Large Classes. In James, R. McInnis, C and Devlin, M., Assessing Learning in Australian Universities, a national project funded by the Australian Universities Teaching Committee.
Devlin, M. (2002). Minimising plagiarism. In James, R. McInnis, C and Devlin, M., Assessing Learning in Australian Universities, a national project funded by the Australian Universities Teaching Committee.
Devlin, M. (2002). Assessing Group Work. In James, R., McInnis, C. and Devlin, M., Assessing Learning in Australian Universities, a national project funded by the Australian Universities Teaching Committee.
Devlin, M. (2002). Assessing students unfamiliar with assessment practices in Australian higher education. In James, R., McInnis, C. and Devlin, M., Assessing Learning in Australian Universities, a national project funded by the Australian Universities Teaching Committee.
Devlin, M. (2002) Advice for students unfamiliar with assessment practices in Australian higher education. In James, R., McInnis, C. and Devlin, M., Assessing Learning in Australian Universities, a national project funded by the Australian Universities Teaching Committee.
Universities Australia/Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee
James, R., Anderson, A., Bexley, E., Devlin, M., Garnett, R., Marginson, S. and Maxwell, L. (2008, March). Participation and Equity: A review of the participation in higher education of people from low socioeconomic backgrounds and Indigenous people. Universities Australia, Canberra, Australia.
James, R., Bexley, E., Devlin, M. and Marginson, S. (2007, August). Australian University Student Finances 2006: Final report of a national survey of students in public universities. Universities Australia. Canberra, Australia. (iv + 71 pp)
James, R., Bexley, E., Devlin, M. and Marginson, S. (2007, February). Australian University Student Finances 2006: A summary of findings from a national survey of students in public universities. Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee, Canberra, Australia. (v + 64pp)
Australian Council for Educational Research
Devlin, M. (2009). How parents and partners can support student engagement. Guide on student engagement commissioned by the Australian Council for Educational Research, Melbourne, Australia. http://www.acer.edu.au/files/AUSSE_EG_Parents_Partners.pdf
Devlin, M., Coates, H. and Kinzie, J. (2007, December) Using AUSSE data for enhancement. commissioned by Australian Council for Educational Research, Melbourne, Australia.
Devlin, M., Coates, H. and Kinzie, J. (2007, December) Workshopping AUSSE data: A guide for facilitators. commissioned by Australian Council for Educational Research, Melbourne, Australia.
Indigenous Higher Education Advisory Council (IHEAC)
Devlin, M. and James, R. (2007, June). Strengthening Indigenous Research Culture in Australian Universities and Higher Education. Report of the 2007 IHEAC Research Conference 20-21 February 2007. Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra, Australia. ISBN: 0 642 77698 9 and 0 642 77699 7 (online)
Devlin, M. and James, R. (2006, September). Partnerships, Pathways and Policies – Improving Indigenous Education Outcomes. Conference report of the Second Annual Indigenous Higher Education Conference, Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra, Australia ISBN: 0 642 77653 9 and 0 642 77654 7 (Online)
James, R. and Devlin, M. (2006, March). Improving Indigenous Outcomes and Enhancing Indigenous Culture and Knowledge in Australian Higher Education. The IHEAC Conference Report 2005 on Education led recovery of Indigenous capacity: reshaping the policy agenda and The IHEAC Strategic Plan 2006-2008, Department of Education, Science and Training, Canberra, Australia. ISBN 0 642 77628 8 or 0 642 77629 6 (Online)
James, R. and Devlin, M. (2005, October). Towards a new policy environment for Indigenous people, culture and knowledge in Australian Higher Education: An examination of issues and possibilities for institutional and government policy. Paper commissioned for Education-Led Recovery of Indigenous Capacity: Reshaping the policy agenda, DEST Indigenous Higher Education Advisory Committee Inaugural Conference, Canberra, 1-2 November, 2005.
Deakin University
O’Shea, H. and Devlin, M. (2012). Advice for new Deakin University students. (2nd edition). Higher Education Research Group, Deakin University, Australia.
Devlin, M. and McKay, J. (2011). Inclusive teaching and support of university students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds: A brief discussion paper. Higher Education Research Group, Deakin University, Australia.
Devlin, M. and O’Shea, H. (2011). Teaching students from low socioeconomic backgrounds: A brief guide for university teaching staff. Higher Education Research Group, Deakin University, Australia. ISBN: 978-0-646-55837-0
O’Shea, H. and Devlin, M. (2011). Advice for new Deakin University students. Higher Education Research Group, Deakin University, Australia.
The University of Melbourne
Davies, M. and Devlin, M. (2010) Interdisciplinary Higher Education, Teaching and Learning Unit, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Melbourne.
Devlin, M. (2007). Effective Lecturing, Teaching and Learning Unit, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Melbourne.
Devlin, M. (2007). How to start the first tutorial. Teaching and Learning Unit, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Melbourne.
Devlin, M. (Ed.) (2007). Tutor success stories. Teaching and Learning Unit, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Melbourne
Farrell, K. Devlin, M., and James, R. (2007). Nine Principles Guiding Teaching and Learning (Revised), Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of Melbourne.
Davies, M. and Devlin, M. (2007). Interdisciplinary Higher Education: Implications for teaching and learning, Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of Melbourne.
Devlin, M. (2007). Effective Lecturing in Economics and Commerce. Teaching and Learning Unit, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Melbourne.
Devlin, M. (2006, February). Defining expectations in offshore marketing and recruitment. Report prepared for Marketing and Recruitment Offshore. Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of Melbourne. 17pp.
Anderson, M., Devlin, M., Garnett, R., Hooper, C. and James, R. (2005). Graduate views on the quality and relevance of their course and the University experience: 2001. Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of Melbourne.
Anderson, M., Devlin, M., Garnett, R., Hooper, C. and James, R. (2005). Graduate views on the quality and relevance of their course and the University experience: Companion report 2001. Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of Melbourne.
Devlin, M. and Hooper, C. (2003). The influence of flexible course delivery possibilities on prospective student decisions. Report prepared for Marketing and Recruitment Onshore, The University of Melbourne:
Devlin, M. and Hooper, C. (2002). A preliminary investigation of the attitudes of students in underrepresented secondary schools towards the University of Melbourne. Report prepared for the National Recruitment Unit, Melbourne: The University of Melbourne:
Swinburne University of Technology
Devlin, M. (2013). Resources to support AQF compliance. Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
Devlin, M. (2005) Avoiding plagiarism and cheating: A guide for students at Swinburne University of Technology (2nd edition).
Devlin, M. (2004) Avoiding plagiarism and cheating: A guide for students at Swinburne University of Technology. Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
Devlin, M. (2004). Designing Assessment to Minimise Plagiarism: A Guide for Staff. Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
Devlin, M. (2004). Educating Students about Plagiarism: A Guide for Staff. Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
Devlin, M. (2003). Effective Lecturing. Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
Devlin, M. (2003). Teaching for the First Time. Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
Devlin, M. (2003). Facilitating Student Participation. Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
Commonwealth Office for Learning and Teaching
External Evaluator: OLT funded project, final report and outcomes, Jones, D., Low Choy, D., Revell, G. Heyes, S. Tucker, R. (2015) Re-casting Terra Nullius Blindness: Empowering Indigenous Protocols and Knowledge in Australian University Built Environment Education (2016).
Professional association magazines/newsletters
2012 – 2022: Quarterly invited policy column for The Society for Research in Higher Education (SRHE) SRHE News syndicated to SRHE Blog (read in 110+ countries)
2018 – 2023: Quarterly invited policy column in HERDSA Connect for The Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) (read across Australasia)
Major Institutional Strategic Plans / Occasional and Discussion Papers
Devlin, M. (2017). BOLDER Learning. Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Learning and Quality), Federation University Australia.
Devlin, M. (2016). The 2015-2017 BOLD Learning and Teaching Plan. Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Learning and Quality), Federation University Australia.
Devlin, M. (2016). The 2015-2017 Student Retention and Success Plan. Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Learning and Quality), Federation University Australia.
Devlin, M. (2013, April). eLearning at the University of Ballarat: A discussion paper. Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Learning and Quality), the University of Ballarat.
Devlin, M. (2011, April). Students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and inclusive teaching. Briefing paper. Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Deakin University, Australia.
Devlin, M. (2008, July). Higher Education Research @ Deakin: Setting the Agenda. Discussion paper, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Deakin University, Australia.
Devlin, M. (2008, June). Deakin as a national leader in teaching and learning. Paper presented at the Institute of Teaching and Learning Conference, Deakin University, June 18-19, 2008.
Devlin, M. (2008, May). The scholarship of teaching: What does it mean for Deakin University? Discussion paper, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Deakin University, Australia.
Devlin, M. (2003, July). Ensuring the Quality of Sessional Teaching at Swinburne University of Technology. Paper presented to the Divisional Advisory Committee, Swinburne University.
Devlin, M. & Harriss, C. (1997, November). A Proposal for Academic Organisational Units Based on ‘Critical Mass’. Paper presented to Academic Board, the University of Western Sydney.
Harriss, C. & Devlin, M. (1997, October). The Design of Academic Organisational Units: An Academic Undertaking? Paper presented to Academic Board, the University of Western Sydney.
Ling, P. & Devlin, M. (1994). Transfer Shock? A study of the experiences of former TAFE students transferring to higher education. EQARD Occasional Paper 94.2. RMIT University, Melbourne.
RMIT University /The University of Western Sydney
The following are titles of original independent student learning materials I have had published at RMIT University and the University of Western Sydney between 1993 and 2001:
- Academic Reading Techniques
- Effective Listening
- How to Read Academic Texts
- Summary Writing
- Report Writing
- Critical Literature Reviews
- Oral Presentations
- Time Management
- How, When and Where to use Referencing in Academic Work
- Thesis Writing