Membership of Centre for Higher Education Practice
The University recognises the valuable contributions to teaching and learning made by an increasingly diverse range of staff. The vitality of this community, committed to the enhancement of the student learning experience and their own higher education practice, has long been evident through the engagement in teaching and learning initiatives and events. In progressing its work, CHEP wishes to recognise and acknowledge the professionalism of those staff who demonstrate commitment to the delivery of a high quality student experience. CHEP is now seeking to support and facilitate the development and expansion of this community of practice, through the appointment of Associates and Fellows.
Current CHEP Members
Associates and Fellows
Membership of CHEP is open to all academic and support staff and is criterion based. Membership will be determined by application, on the basis of clear evidence against the criteria. It should be noted that the application process is
not competitive and all staff meeting the criteria will be accepted as members of CHEP.
The 2012 call for new members is now OPEN and the deadline for applications is 30th May 2012.
Associates and Fellows of CHEP will benefit from belonging to a multidisciplinary community of practice, where members engage in the scholarship of teaching and learning, seeing this engagement as a valued activity in its own right. Members will have opportunities to learn from one another and facilitate learning as they share practice and perspectives, challenge assumptions, collaborate to pursue enhanced practice, encourage innovations, and engage in pedagogical research, in the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning.
Members will also benefit through:
- receiving advance notice of funding opportunities and through active peer support in pedagogic initiatives;
- having the opportunity to influence and shape the agenda for future teaching and learning initiatives; they will be encouraged to engage in the development of Ulster's responses to national consultations and proposals.
- acting as reviewers for internal funding bids and award applications.
Membership criteria
Applicants should demonstrate commitment to their own continuing professional development, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Two categories of membership are currently available - Associate and Fellow.
For both membership categories, it is compulsory that you have attended a minimum of four CHEP events between 1st April 2009 and 30th May 2012.
As an Associate, you are also required to provide evidence against a minimum of three criteria, within the last 3 years.
As a Fellow, you are also required to provide evidence against a minimum of five criteria, within the last 3 years, at least one of which must be a CHEP related activity.
Membership will initially be for a three-year period and will then be subject to review.