Following the success of the recent focus group sessions concerning the recognition of teaching achievement through promotion, the Steering Group of the Recognising Excellence in Education Project (REEP) would welcome participation in two further strands of consultation.

Firstly, we have launched a survey to elicit views on the way in which teaching achievement is recognised, supported and rewarded at different stages of employment. This has been circulated by email to all Teaching & Scholarship and Teaching & Research colleagues and we would appreciate you taking a few moments to complete the survey. It can also be accessed here.

In addition, the Steering Group is keen to hear the views of colleagues concerning the value of the probation and appraisal schemes in supporting teaching activity and we will be conducting two focus group sessions on this theme. We were delighted to have a total of around 40 participants in the promotion focus groups leading to rich discussions and the generation of many new ideas for consideration by the REEP Steering Group. It is hoped to achieve a similar level of engagement on the topic of probation and appraisal.

The dates of the focus group discussions will be: Friday 17 November 12.00-14.00; or Tuesday 21 November 15.00-17.00

By way of background, REEP aims to a project to review the Universitys practices relating to achievement in teaching and education, and leadership in these areas. The projects Executive sponsor is Professor April McMahon, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education, who also chairs the project Steering Group. The Steering Group comprises a cross-section of academics, the Director of UELT, the President of the Student Union and four members of HR.

If you would like to participate in the focus groups, please email Naa Pinkcombe, HR Project Manager for further information.