Student staff co creation in higher education: an evidence informed model to support future design and implementation
ABSTRACT Increased marketisation and competition has renewed interest in how universities can partner, or co create, with students. To address this, and further conceptualise a model of co creation across inputs, processes, and outcomes, this article summarises the findings from 10 different case studies of student staff co creation (e.g. co producers of learning resources, peer mentors, co creators of the curriculum) in the Australasian higher education context. Our data include qualitative survey responses (n= 97) and interviews (n= 35) with students and staff. Based on these data, we present an evidence informed model of co creation that elucidates the key considerations in the co creation process. The model highlights and distinguishes two dual value creation dimensions that underlie co creation, co production, and value in use. The result is a model of co creation in higher education that can help guide administrators, researchers, and higher education stakeholders to better conceptualise, design, implement, and assess co creation activities.
Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management