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Table 2.

Checklist for business school

Channel	Question	Tick
Research and teaching programs	Does the business school have research and education programs focussing on social enterprises and NGOs or on the delivery of social purpose government policy? Examples: Courses/units and research programs in social marketing ^[6] or sustainability accounting; a discipline in not-for-profit studies or a Centre for not-for-profit studies. For the university of canberra we have a vision of being a faculty and a business school that works with governments and for society, additionally we partner with the local government on a social enterprise incubator – millhouse ventures Share of research projects (or taught courses, units) that have research data or questions informed by NGOs, social enterprises or government agencies delivery services Number of graduates employed in social impact organisations Share of research funding from social impact organisations
Diverse student population	What steps does the business school take to reduce inequality and access barriers and to increase diversity of its student body? Examples: Scholarships, engagement with (remote) high schools, specific support for indigenous students. At the university of canberra this is achieved through a well-established Centre supporting first nations students and explicit programs to engage with remote communities through special scholarships Do alternative pathways to university exist – particularly in the case of postgraduate studies, and how are these supported: Recognition of prior learning, e.g. for veterans; entry into MBA programs based on experience in running a business w/o previous university education. At the university of canberra we work closely with veteran organisations to recognise experiences acquired in service and to ease transition in the university study of veterans
Informing public policy	Do academics engage with policy makers and industry bodies? Examples: engagement of public servants and politicians in seminars; submissions to parliamentary consultation processes; replies to tender for government programs with substantial research elements. At the university of canberra it is not only One of the authors –vice-chancellor the hon. Bill shorten – as an ex-minister actively engaging with students, but also faculty and adjunct faculty including a former chief of army, a former president of the senate, and a former junior minister to facilitate engagement of students and staff with the political process Do students learn and get exposed to policy making? Covering of government relations in coursework; (senior) public servants and politicians as guest lecturers and/or providing feedback to student presentations. As indicated above, at the university of canberra, ex-politicians and public servants work as academics or teach on a casual basis in a business school program Is there a systematic process to identify opportunities to contribute to policy?

Channel	Question	Tick
Research and teaching programs	Does the business school have research and education programs focussing on social enterprises and NGOs or on the delivery of social purpose government policy? Examples: Courses/units and research programs in social marketing [6] or sustainability accounting; a discipline in not-for-profit studies or a Centre for not-for-profit studies. For the university of canberra we have a vision of being a faculty and a business school that works with governments and for society, additionally we partner with the local government on a social enterprise incubator – millhouse ventures Share of research projects (or taught courses, units) that have research data or questions informed by NGOs, social enterprises or government agencies delivery services Number of graduates employed in social impact organisations Share of research funding from social impact organisations	The image features a plain white rectangular area, enclosed by a solid black border. The interior lacks any content or markings, providing a stark contrast between the white filling and the black outline. This minimalist design emphasizes the empty space within the border, creating a simple yet impactful visual. The overall composition highlights the framing effect of the black border around the white area, focusing attention on the absence of detail.
Diverse student population	What steps does the business school take to reduce inequality and access barriers and to increase diversity of its student body? Examples: Scholarships, engagement with (remote) high schools, specific support for indigenous students. At the university of canberra this is achieved through a well-established Centre supporting first nations students and explicit programs to engage with remote communities through special scholarships Do alternative pathways to university exist – particularly in the case of postgraduate studies, and how are these supported: Recognition of prior learning, e.g. for veterans; entry into MBA programs based on experience in running a business w/o previous university education. At the university of canberra we work closely with veteran organisations to recognise experiences acquired in service and to ease transition in the university study of veterans	The image features a plain white rectangular area, enclosed by a solid black border. The interior lacks any content or markings, providing a stark contrast between the white filling and the black outline. This minimalist design emphasizes the empty space within the border, creating a simple yet impactful visual. The overall composition highlights the framing effect of the black border around the white area, focusing attention on the absence of detail.
Informing public policy	Do academics engage with policy makers and industry bodies? Examples: engagement of public servants and politicians in seminars; submissions to parliamentary consultation processes; replies to tender for government programs with substantial research elements. At the university of canberra it is not only One of the authors –vice-chancellor the hon. Bill shorten – as an ex-minister actively engaging with students, but also faculty and adjunct faculty including a former chief of army, a former president of the senate, and a former junior minister to facilitate engagement of students and staff with the political process Do students learn and get exposed to policy making? Covering of government relations in coursework; (senior) public servants and politicians as guest lecturers and/or providing feedback to student presentations. As indicated above, at the university of canberra, ex-politicians and public servants work as academics or teach on a casual basis in a business school program Is there a systematic process to identify opportunities to contribute to policy?	The image features a plain white rectangular area, enclosed by a solid black border. The interior lacks any content or markings, providing a stark contrast between the white filling and the black outline. This minimalist design emphasizes the empty space within the border, creating a simple yet impactful visual. The overall composition highlights the framing effect of the black border around the white area, focusing attention on the absence of detail.

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