Recognising professional expertise David Winter AGCAS Learning Director

Initial qualification Recognition of expertise What we’re good at Initial qualification Warwick/AGCAS CDP higher apprenticeship Ongoing PD National training RLG Task Groups Conferences Freelancers Recognition of expertise AGCAS awards ???

AGCAS Fellowship Formal assessment and recognition of the achievements, professional development & expertise of individuals working in HE careers & employability Open to all roles (including Heads)

To decide… Levels & strands Connections & alignments Eligibility Associate Fellow/Fellow/Senior Fellow Academic/Professional/Leadership Connections & alignments AdvanceHE, EEUK Eligibility Qualifications/experience Members & non-members Assessment & quality control Criteria, methods, assessors Costs and benefits

What next? Approval in principle Establish a working group Consult & develop a proposal Approval by Board Pilot & review Approval by Advisory Council Implement

Questions and suggestions…

Supporting the AGCAS strategy Advocacy contributed to the reputation and influence of HE careers institutionally, regionally & nationally to be regarded as thought leaders and to influence policy Research & knowledge contributed to the development of relevant scholarship, expertise and innovative evidence-based practice to be experts in HE student career development and graduate employment Community contributed to partnership, collaboration, communication and sharing across the sector to create a sense of common purpose so that all members feel that their profession/mission group/region is represented Quality contributed to the enhancement and promotion of professional standards to be recognised as a professional body Learning undertaken professional development and contributed to developing confidence and expertise of others to develop the expertise, effectiveness and confidence of HE careers professionals