Elaine Buckley Interim Assistant Dean Academic Development Aims

Elaine Buckley Interim Assistant Dean Academic Development

Aims of the day • To understand the role of the course leader and identify the essential activities course leaders need to be aware of throughout the academic year. • To identify key sources of information to support course leaders in carrying out their role. • To identify individuals and teams in place to support course leaders. • To provide an opportunity to network with other course leaders and explore ways to develop ongoing support.

Key messages from the course leader project 2018: Formal and informal support mechanisms Course leadership is a team sport Greater clarity of roles and responsibilities Course leader voice needs to be heard Greater recognition of the course leader role Induction and ongoing training One stop shop for information University wide forum for course leaders

Resources • Course Leader Essentials • Course Leader Role Outlines – Post graduate Undergraduate Hallam based course – Higher and Degree Apprenticeships – Collaborative Course Leader • • Hallam Principles of Effective Course Leadership Course Leader Hallam Guild Group New Course Leader Induction events Experienced Course Leader development programme

Next session 12. 02. 20 Undergraduate Vicky Norman (HWB) 12 02. 10 Postgraduate Alison Mc. Camley (SSH) 12. 05 Collaborative HDA Anne -Marie Harrison (HWB)

Big Read 2019 • All new starters will receive a copy of 'My Name is Leon' by Kit de Waal • Related activities provided by both academics and professional services will run alongside throughout Semester One • Aim is to ease transition into university life, create a sense of community and belonging, increase student wellbeing, encourage reading for leisure and increase retention. • Similar projects in the US have shown that creating a community through shared reading before students arrive helps them feel welcome, settle in quickly - and adjust to their new life as a student. • Opportunities for academics to get involved and copies of the book will be available for staff to read • Contact Julia King j. c. king@shu. ac. uk for further information

What will be your next steps? https: //blogs. shu. ac. uk/cle

Resources • Course Leader Essentials • Course Leader Role Outlines – Post graduate Undergraduate Hallam based course – Higher and Degree Apprenticeships – Collaborative Course Leader • • Hallam Principles of Effective Course Leadership Course Leader Hallam Guild Group New Course Leader Induction events Experienced Course Leader development programme

Faculty Support HWB SBS SSH STA • Head of Subject (Professional Lead) for resources & work planning • Departmental Quality leadAcademic Delivery Manager/ Subject Group Lead for assessment regulations & LTA issues • Subject Group Leaders for course development, resources & work planning • Departmental Teaching Quality & Enhancement Lead for quality assurance, annual review regulations & LTA • Departmental Student Experience Leads for student engagement & success • Head of Subject for resources & work planning • Departmental Quality Leads for quality & LTA matters • Departmental Manager for student voice • Engage with Departmental Course Leader Meetings • Seek support from your LTA lead