Betwixt and betwain: What is the legitimate role of central facilities in enhancing the quality of flexibly delivered learning resources?

This paper begins with an overview of Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) newly formed Resources Development Centre (RDC), within the Centre for Learning Innovation and Future Technologies (LIFT). ECU seeks to distinguish itself in the marketplace by teaching excellence, relevance and student centredness. LIFT is the University's primary resource for accomplishing these aims. ECU caters for students seeking professional lives in the knowledge and service industries, including business, health, education, and information technology. A large majority of the University's students are mature aged. Many are also learning externally.