Participate in SEDA’s Spring 2011 conference to debate and discuss the academic for the 21st Century. The event will focus on the changed and changing roles of academic staff and how their work can be supported, developed and enhanced. Mirroring some of the work which has taken place in Scotland within the QAA quality enhancement theme Graduates for the 21st Century, there will be an opportunity to consider the desired attributes of the academic profession. Keynotes will be given by Ray Land, Professor of Higher Education and Director of the Centre for Academic Practice and Learning Enhancement at the University of Strathclyde, Lorraine Stefani, Professor and Director of Academic Development, University of Auckland
and by Aaron Porter, President of the National Union of Students. The conference will also include a range of refereed parallel sessions centred around the following key themes:
A call for contributions inviting colleagues to submit proposals for these sessions will open in September 2010. The event will also include the range of networking and social opportunities for which SEDA conferences are renowned and regarded enabling participants to meet up to share ideas and approaches, discuss potential collaborations and to make and renew professional friendships. Held in the centre of the beautiful city of Edinburgh, the conference will be based in the attractive and comfortable Holyrood Hotel. Located just off the Royal Mile and with the magnificent Salisbury Crags within sight the hotel is only a few steps away from the iconic Scottish Parliament building and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The Call for Contributions is now closedCall for Contributions SEDA Conference Committee invites you to contribute to the SEDA Spring Teaching Learning and Assessment Conference 2011 by leading a discussion or running a workshop on an aspect of your work. This could be developmental activities, research or scholarship which informs practice. This year we are exploring staff and educational development through themes linked to the 21st century academic. What are the characteristics, attitudes, skills and knowledge needed to be a successful 21st century academic? How might these link with the 21st century graduate[1] attributes? How can educational developers support their academic colleagues as we build on our experience to face the challenges presented by, for instance, the:
Conference ThemesProposals for sessions are invited that address the key themes of the 21st century academic:
The SEDA Conference ExperienceSEDA prides itself on creating a relaxed, welcoming and positive atmosphere at conferences, which encourages open, constructive and supportive sharing of ideas, experience and practice. Feedback from participants at recent SEDA conferences: ”The informal atmosphere made it a pleasant, enjoyable yet very useful conference with plenty of networking opportunities. Thanks!” ”Excellent and worthwhile conference, first time at the SEDA conference and I would recommend to others and come back! Thank-you” “Great presentations, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Fantastic organisation” VenueHeld in the centre of the beautiful city of Edinburgh, the conference will be based in the attractive and comfortable Holyrood Hotel. Located just off the Royal Mile and with the magnificent Salisbury Crags within sight the hotel is only a few steps away from the iconic Scottish Parliament building and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. ParticipantsThe conference will be of particular interest to all those involved in HE and FE learning, teaching and development. This includes:
Session FormatWe welcome proposals which address the conference themes through sharing and reflecting on practice, evaluating developmental initiatives and, exploring or critiquing research, relating to the conference themes. The emphasis should be on reflection, exploration and evaluation rather than merely describing what is happening. It is also a long-standing tradition at SEDA conferences to hold sessions which involve delegates in active participation and discussion, and consequently this is a key requirement of all proposals. We are designing the programme around either 45 or 90 minute sessions. We reserve the right to group some sessions into themed, chaired, 90 minute sessions. Submitting your proposalProposals should be submitted electronically using the proposal form to SEDA at conferences@seda.ac.uk by Monday 1st November 2010. It is normal practice to accept only one contribution per individual so as to provide the opportunity for as many people to contribute as possible. It is a requirement that all presenters register as conference delegates either for the whole event or for the day of their session. Criteria for acceptance of proposalsEach proposal will be reviewed for acceptance at the conference against the following criteria:
[1] QAA Quality Enhancement Theme: The graduate for the 21st century http://www.enhancementthemes.ac.uk/themes/21stCGraduates/
Prices
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Early bird price*
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Standard price
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Full residential conference delegate (includes accommodation on Thursday 5th May and all meals, including the conference dinner)
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£419
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£482
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Non-residential day delegate Thursday 5th May (includes lunch and refreshments)
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£140
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£161
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Non-residential day delegate Friday 6th May (includes lunch and refreshments)
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£140
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£161
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Bed and breakfast accommodation for the night of Wednesday 4th May
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£95
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£109
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Conference dinner Thursday 5th May
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£35
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£40
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* Early bird expires on Friday 8th April.
Conference ProgrammeDay One: Thursday 5th May09.15 – 09.45 Registration and tea & coffee09.45 –10.00 Welcome and introductions10.00 – 10.45 Keynote Address: Being an academic in a time of uncertainty Ray Land, Professor of Higher Education and Director of the Centre for Academic Practice and Learning Enhancement, University of Strathclyde 10.45 – 10.50 Alastair Robertson, Head of Policy and Partnerships, Scotland, Higher Education Academy10.50 – 11.15 Break11.15 – 12.45 Parallel Session 1
12.45– 13.30 Lunch13.30 – 15.00 Parallel Session 2
15.00 – 15.30 Break15.30 – 16.15 Parallel Session 3
16.30 – 18.00 Walk and talk: sharing our vision and values 18.30 – 19.00 SEDA AGM 19.00 Drinks reception 20.00 DinnerDay Two: Friday 6th May08.00 Breakfast meeting with SEDA Co-Chairs for those new to SEDA09.00 – 09.10 Welcome to day two 09.10 – 09.55 Keynote address: A student perspective on the future of student engagement, consumerism and co-production Aaron Porter, President of the National Union of Students (NUS) 10.00 – 10.45 Parallel Session 4
10.45 – 11.15 Break11.15 – 12.00 Parallel Session 5
12.00 – 13.00a. Tour of Scottish Parliament (limited to 40 places) b. Explore Edinburgh Independentlyc. Reading Group to be organised by the Scholarship, Research and Evaluation Committeed. How to write a SEDA small grants proposale. How to get published with SEDA facilitated by James Wisdom13.00 – 13.45Lunch13.45 – 14.30 Parallel Session 6
14.35 – 15.35 Keynote Address: Evidencing the added-value of academic development Lorraine Stefani, Professor and Director of Academic Development, University of Auckland View presentation 15.35 Tea and Depart
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