Course selection
Are you ready for Senior Fellowship?
Audience: Academic staff, Professional staff, Research staff, Research supervisors
Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025
Times: 11.00 to 11.30
Key details: In this short, informal session the Head of Educational Development and STARS Scheme Lead will explain what is required to achieve Senior Fellowship, for those interested in applying via STARS or direct to Advance HE.
Target audience
Any staff member interested in applying for Senior Fellowship
Course pre-work
Please read the Professional Standards Framework (2023) before the session: https://advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/professional-standards-framework-teaching-and-supporting-learning-higher-education-0
Course mapped to
Professional Standards Framework 2023, Descriptor 3
Course information
If you are thinking of applying for but are unsure if that category of fellowship is right for you, the Head of Educational Development, Dr Heather McKiggan-Fee (SFHEA) will briefly explain what is required for a successful application, such as the nature of the practice and the evidence required.
Please in advance of this session.
To be awarded Senior Fellowship, individuals must evidence that their effective and inclusive practice meets the following three Descriptor 3 criteria statements:
- D3.1 a sustained record of leading or influencing the practice of those who teach and/or support high quality learning.
- D3.2 practice that is effective, inclusive and integrates all Dimensions.
- D3.3 practice that extends significantly beyond direct teaching and/or direct support for learning.
Aims and objectives
By the end of this session, you should have a clearer idea of how to evidence the criteria for Senior Fellowship.
Tutors
Dr Heather McKiggan-Fee
Course provider
IELLI
Email: ielli@st-andrews.ac.uk