Liz Goode

Liz Goode is a Senior Lecturer at Southern Cross University, working within the Academic Portfolio Office. She specializes in evaluating innovative education models through the scholarship of learning and teaching (SoLT), with a focus on immersive/block teaching models and enabling education for non-traditional students.

Her research interests include:

• Pedagogy in higher education
• Student engagement
• Student success
• Enabling education programs
• Immersive learning models
• Curriculum reform

Key scientific awards include:

• Excellence in Pedagogical Research Award (IBILTA, 2024)
• Outstanding Teaching Award (Southern Cross University, 2021)
• 5 Star Staff Commendation (Southern Cross University, 2019)
• World Teacher's Day Award (Southern Cross University, 2019)
• Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Collaboration Excellence (University of Newcastle, 2017)
• Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citation (2014)
• Vice Chancellor’s Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (University of Newcastle, 2012)
• University Medal (University of Newcastle, 2010)

Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on immersive block models, student success in blended/online education, and curriculum reform for equity-focused outcomes across multiple disciplines.