Professional Activities

Caledonian Scholars and Associates Initiative

The Caledonian Scholars and Associates Initiative has been designed to contribute to a distributive leadership model to encourage development and innovation in learning and teaching across the University. It also supports Continuing Professional Development in Learning and Teaching as detailed in the CPD Policy (2008).

Taking a leadership role in learning and teaching as either a Scholar for 2 years or an Associate for 1 year will contribute to the enhancement of teaching and learning within the University and the quality of the student experience. It will also help you to gather evidence towards the criteria for promotion within GCU through the teaching route.

As well as personal benefits, the initiative provides valuable opportunities to engage with like-minded staff from across GCU. There are also wider benefits to students, Divisions, Schools, Support Departments and the University in taking forward innovation in learning and teaching through this distributive leadership approach. Details of the University's priorities for learning and teaching can be found in the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy (LTAS 2008-2015)

From 2010 onwards, an annual call for Scholars and Associates will normally be made in May or June to allow participants to refine their project plans before the start of the next academic year.

Overview of the Caledonian Scholars and Associates Initiative 2010 (.pdf file)

Caledonian Scholar Application Form 2010 (.doc file)

Caledonian Associate Application form 2010 (.doc file)

In May 2008 11 people were selected to take part, comprising 7 Scholars and 4 Associates. View the Scholars and Associates list.

In October 2008 a further 6 applications were successful. View the additional Scholars and Associates list.

In April 2009 7 applications were accepted involving 7 Scholars and 3 Associates.

In November 2009 10 applications were accepted involving 11 Scholars and 3 Associates

Updated: 11 May, 2010 | Site editor | Legal