@sparqs_Scotland #sparqsCRTcn Course Rep Training Coordinators’ Network Simon Varwell David Scott Simon Jones

@sparqs_Scotland #sparqsCRTcn Agenda 10.45amUpdate on sparqs’ modularised training (Simon Jones, sparqs) 11.45amInstitutional case studies (Claire Lumsden, SAUWS and Jasmin Hodge, FVC) 12.45pmLunch 1.30pmSector-specific discussions (Hannah Clarke and Phil McGuinness, sparqs) 2.45pmBreak 3.00pmAccreditation and recognition of course reps (Simon Varwell, sparqs) 4.00pmClose

@sparqs_Scotland #sparqsCRTcn sparqs’ modularised training Simon Jones, sparqs

@sparqs_Scotland #sparqsCRTcn Institutional case studies Claire Lumsden, SAUWS and Jasmin Davies-Hodge, FVC

@sparqs_Scotland #sparqsCRTcn Lunch

@sparqs_Scotland #sparqsCRTcn Sector-specific discussions Universities Enhancement Themes Hannah Clarke (Meeting Room 2) Colleges Student Satisfaction & Engagement Survey Phil McGuinness (here! )

@sparqs_Scotland #sparqsCRTcn Accreditation and recognition of course reps Simon Varwell, sparqs

@sparqs_Scotland #sparqsCRTcn Accreditation & recognition Recognised as a major pillar of student engagement Never explored in detail by sparqs Short research project: – Sector survey – Four site visits – Desk research

@sparqs_Scotland #sparqsCRTcn Accreditation & recognition Report published this week! Some headlines: – Payment/expenses and certification are the most popular (18 out of 24). – Rewards and bonuses quite common. – Widespread coaching/mentoring. – Internal accreditation also used. – Only one use of external accreditation. – One (very good!) use of Open Badges.

@sparqs_Scotland #sparqsCRTcn Accreditation & recognition Three headline challenges: – Impact, not just participation. – Accurate data. – Resources and management.

@sparqs_Scotland #sparqsCRTcn Future events SeptemberFebruary OctoberCourse rep trainingMarchRecruitment of trainers NovemberApril DecemberMayEvaluation, and preparing next year’s materials. JanuaryJune Ongoing development of course reps Today! Developing IATs Wednesday 3 February Developing materials Tuesday 26 April

@sparqs_Scotland #sparqsCRTcn Thank you and goodbye!