1. International Conference on Enhancement and Innovation in Higher Education Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow 9-11 June 2015 Welcome

2. Elizabeth Noonan Presentation A sectoral response to sectoral change: The emergence of a national voice in Irish teaching and learning. Elizabeth Noonan, Eloise Tan, Terry Maguire, Sarah Moore National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Ireland

3. A national higher education system in transition “Against a background of economic crisis, a resilient system has provided significant extra capacity to meet increased demand for higher education” Higher Education Authority (2014), Higher Education System Performance 2014-16 p.11

4. Changing landscape and policy context  Higher Education Strategy to 2030  Re-configured HE landscape  Emergence of new type of institutions  Performance based funding  Future demand for HE

5. Establishment of the National Forum Ministerial order in 2012 Key features: Academically led advisory group Delegated authority from Higher Education Authority Governance : Board, International Advisory Panel, Designated Institutional Contacts Executive and staffing

6. Enhancement Focus

8. Focused Research Projects 8 Projects on key themes of strategic importance Aligned with Forum goals and objectives for: Partnership & collaboration Evidence-based enhancement Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Also aligned with HEA policy priorities: ICT/Retention/RPL 6 month time-frame

9. Outcomes from Projects A map of the SoTL of Irish HE over 20 years A bibliography of Transitions literature Identification of Retention processes and patterns Plan for national OER infrastructure and policy RPL policy recommendations Student led-project

10. Digital Development Supports strategy development Informs leaders Identifies priorities for change Provides an informed framework for supporting and guiding organisations address priorities Resource base

12. MAPPING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS FOR THOSE WHO TEACH IN IRISH HIGHER EDUCATION: WHERE ARE WE NOW AND WHERE DO WE WANT TO GO?

13. Key Considerations Provide highly regarded recognition Be inclusive Be clear in its aims, objectives and mechanisms Be sustainable Be flexible Be research informed Be connected to practice ?

14. Next Stages Translating the outcomes of Research, Digital Roadmap and PD consultation into practice Transition to a new enhancement theme Building partnerships & collaboration with the sector Review of the Forum in January 2016 to assess impact

15. Contact www.teachingandlearning.ie National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning 19 Dawson Street Dublin 2, Ireland Dr Terry Maguire (Director) terry.maguire@teachingandlearning.ie Elizabeth Noonan (Research Coordinator) elizabeth.noonan@teachingandlearning.ie