Global SubscriptionPackages for higher education

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STRATEGIC PARTNER

ACCESS PARTNER

SURVEYS

TRAINING& EVENTS

CONSULTANCY

GLOBAL PARTNER

• A global resource bringing together the latest and best practice in teaching in higher education

• Opportunities to network to help staff achieve ever-higher standards in teaching

• A unique overview of teaching in HE, detailing the evidence that shows what works in teaching globally

• Ability to showcase and share institutional best practice

• Independent endorsement of your institution’s commitment to achieving ever-higher teaching standards

• Ongoing accreditation recognises individual and institutional teaching excellence. It is regarded as a key component in successful teaching strategies

• HEA Fellowships provide the evidence of staff training and development that governments, employers, parents and students are looking for – underpinned by the Professional Standards Framework, a globally recognised teaching benchmark

• Independent endorsement of your institution’s commitment to achieving ever-higher teaching standards, by enabling your accredited courses to be delivered at your institution in country, but also abroad.

• Direct Fellowship applications for individual members of staff at 50% discount

• Online access to a collection of curated resources from across the sector, as well as 10 years’ of quality-reviewed evidence on what works in teaching

• Best practice on excellent teaching, pedagogical research, plus regular blog posts and Twitter chats

• A focus on discipline clusters and access to strategic leadership communities to address common challenges and network with like-minded professionals

• Access and ongoing support from a HEA Partnership Manager

• The latest thinking on key issues for the global sector, including assessment and feedback, employability, retention and attainment, with updates from HEA’s dedicated academic leads

• Participation in the HEA research webinars

• An annual horizon-scanning report that covers the challenges and opportunities associated with teaching in higher education

• Accreditation and ongoing validation of institutional staff development programmes

• Three day accreditation enhancement visit

• Support in preparing for accreditation or re-accreditation

• Ongoing development and maintenance of the Professional Standards Framework which sets the benchmark for HEA Fellowship

• Opportunities to take part in global collaborative programmes on staff development, reward and recognition, pay and promotion, and to research the impact of professional development on teaching quality and student outcomes

• Licence to offer accredited programmes outside the home institution

• Access to collaborative opportunities to deliver professional learning on behalf of HEA

Benefits

Features

GLOBAL PARTNER PACKAGE

HEA student surveysBenefits• HEA student surveys are powerful tools

to develop and track the impact of teaching strategies, providing a deeper understanding of student engagement with their learning

• Surveys provide a benchmark of performance against other institutions

• HEA surveys help pinpoint areas for improvement and guide priorities for action, enabling institutions to focus resource, time and attention on areas of best return

• Drive enhancements and change

HEA’s Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) PTES is the only postgraduate student survey enabling you to gain full insight into the entire study cycle of the taught postgraduate, from motivations and pre-enrolment course information all the way through to student perceptions of their dissertation or major project. PTES benefits from high participation with more than 100 institutions typically taking part, providing unrivalled benchmarking capability.

HEA’s Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES)PRES is designed for postgraduate research students and enables you to gain deep insight into their experience of supervision, the research environment and their development as a researcher. With more than 100 institutions participating, PRES is able to provide the definite sector view of the postgraduate research experience.

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Packages and services to suit your needsThe Higher Education Academy (HEA) is the global hub of recognised best practice in higher education (HE) teaching. We champion teaching excellence in HE globally to improve student outcomes.

We provide thought leadership to inform and influence teaching practice, strategies and policy in HE and promote professional teaching practice and CPD through training programmes, by accredited courses and by offering Fellowship of the HEA. We have created a range of three subscription packages, Access, Strategic and Global, so you can select the one most suited to your institutional needs.

As a subscribing partner we will work with you to support your teaching needs and goals. We will share with you up to date

knowledge from our networks that is relevant to you and discipline communities and focus on what works to address common challenges such as retention, assessment, employability, enterprise and student engagement.

As a subscribing partner you can display our kitemark on signage, literature and online, enhancing your reputation and providing global recognition of your commitment to continuously improving teaching quality.

Subscription to the HEA gives your institution access to many benefits including networking opportunities as well as our comprehensive programme of training and events tailored to supporting career progression.

OPTION ONEACCESS PARTNER PACKAGEDesigned for institutions wishing to use HEA resources to enhance, inform and improve teaching by providing additional staff development opportunities beyond those available within their institution. This package gives access to HEA’s online content including teaching practice resources, research and networked communities of practice. It also gives access to discounted workshops, conferences and reduced Fellowship application fees. As a subscriber to this package you will be able to use the HEA Access Partner kitemark on signage and marketing materials.

OPTION TWOSTRATEGIC PARTNER PACKAGEAs a Strategic Partner your organisation will benefit from everything that is included in our Access Partner Package, plus a range of additional features to help support you institution in achieving its strategic learning and teaching objectives. This package is beneficial for institutions that are pursuing ever-higher teaching standards and wishing to independently benchmark their teaching practice against the globally recognised Professional Standards Framework. Ongoing accreditation and HEA Fellowships provide the evidence of staff training and development that governments, employers, parents and students are looking for. As a subscriber to this package you will be able to use the HEA Strategic Partner kitemark on signage and marketing materials.

OPTION THREEGLOBAL PARTNER PACKAGEThis package is only available to you if your institution has been running accredited courses for a minimum of three years. As a Global Partner your institution will benefit from everything that features in our Strategic Partner Package but with additional benefits such as the opportunity to apply for a licence to offer accredited programmes outside your home institution and abroad. As a subscriber to this package you will be able to use the HEA Global Partner kitemark on signage and marketing materials.

Tailor your package to suit your needsWhichever package you choose, you can purchase additional HEA services to meet your institution’s specific needs. These include surveys, consultancy support and a range of professional development programmes for staff designed to meet the teaching and learning opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

SURVEYSYou can add surveys to your subscription – you can choose just one or both to suit your needs, which can be bought at a reduced price through our partnership with i-graduate.

CONSULTANCYHEA offers bespoke support to meet a wide range of institutional needs with advice available from specialists in disciplines and thematic areas such as employability.

TRAINING & EVENTSThe HEA runs a range of professional development events, courses, programmes and conferences, spanning career stages and disciplines, both face-to-face and online. Subscribing partners receive a discount. They can be found on our website.

We also offer bespoke training packages for your staff that can be delivered in your institution, to meet your institution’s specific training needs.

For more information please contact the International Team international@heacademy.ac.uk or +44 (0)1904 717500

ACCESS PARTNER PACKAGE

STRATEGIC PARTNER PACKAGE

Can be bought at a reduced price through our partnership with i-graduate.

GLOBAL PARTNER