1. Applying for HEA Fellowship What you need to submit for the Swansea Application Route

2. If you’re familiar with the UK PSF, the requirements and the different categories of Fellowship, then continue watching. If you want to refresh your knowledge of the HEA and UK PSF, look on the SALT website. Have a look at what category of Fellowship is right for you:

3. Are you involved in teaching or learning support? No SAR is not for you No Are you a demonstrator/ instructor? No In addition to teaching, do you have impact on others? Yes Consider Senior Fellowship D3 Do you have over 3 years’ teaching experience? Yes Consider Fellowship D2 No Mandatory PGCertHE Consider Associate Fellowship D1 Yes Are you preparing to teach on an HE course? Yes Consider Fellowship D2 or Associate Fellowship D1 Yes Recognising your Teaching – choosing the right Fellowship category for you. The Swansea Application Route (SAR) for HEA Fellowship Contact SALT (salt@swansea.ac.uk) for more details Yes Do you teach? No Are you involved in learning support (careers staff, librarians…) Consider Associate Fellowship D1 Yes

4. What is the Swansea Application Route? The SAR aims to support and enable: Recognition of the contribution of teachers, aligned to the UK PSF A high quality learning, teaching and assessment experience for all students Creativity, innovation and continuing professional development in learning, teaching and assessment for all staff engaged in delivering programmes at all categories, and those supporting learning Evidence of professionalism and excellence in academic practice

5. Routes available Both routes available for Associate Fellow, Fellow or Senior Fellow applications. Written Application Route A Presentation Route

6. Writing the Application Once you’ve attend an Information session, you’ll be given access to the application form on Pebble+ The application form depends on what category and route of Fellowship you seek Click on the Fellowship category below to find out about the application requirements Senior Fellow Written Application Route Associate Fellow Presentation Route Associate Fellow Senior Fellow

7. Written Application for HEA Associate Fellowship Reflective Elements Reflective Account (in which applicants must choose 2 of the 5 Areas of Activity and cross reference Core Knowledge and Professional Values ) Administrative Elements Next Category Back to Fellowship Category list Presentation Route Applicant Information References Line Manager Signoff Applicant checklist Application Process

8. Written Application for HEA Fellowship Reflective Elements Reflective Account (in which applicants must cross reference Core Knowledge and Professional Values ) Applicant Information References Line Manager Signoff Applicant checklist Administrative Elements Next Category Presentation Route Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process

9. Written Application for HEA Senior Fellowship Reflective Elements Reflective Account Administrative Elements Presentation Route Case Studies Applicant Information References Line Manager Signoff Applicant checklist Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process

10. Reflective Element (Written Route) Fellows and Senior Fellows Reflective Account 6 sections, each with word limit of 500 words +/- 10%. Total word limit 3000 words +/- 10%. Introduction plus sections on each of the 5 Areas of Activity as outlined in the UK PSF. Cross-referenced to the Core Knowledge and Professional Values Evidence to be submitted (hyperlinked or attached to application) Next part of application Back to Fellowship Application Process Back to Senior Fellowship

11. Reflective Element – Associate Fellows Reflective Account 3 sections, each with word limit of 500 words +/- 10%. Total word limit 1500 words +/- 10%. Introduction plus choose 2 of the 5 Areas of Activity as outlined in the UK PSF. Cross-referenced to the Core Knowledge and Professional Values Evidence to be submitted (hyperlinked or attached to application) Next part of application Back to Associate Fellowship Application Process

12. Case Studies – Senior Fellows Case Studies 2 Case Studies, each with minimum word limit of 1000 words, maximum of 1500 words. Total word limit across both 3000 words +/- 10%. Supporting evidence should also be submitted (hyperlinked or attached to application) Back to Senior Fellowship (written) Application Process Back to Senior Fellowship (presentation) Administrative Elements

13. Presentation Application for HEA Associate Fellowship Reflective Elements Administrative Elements Next Category Written Route Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge, Professional Values Listing Applicant Information References Line Manager Signoff Applicant checklist Presentation Delivery Presentation Summary Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process

14. Presentation Application for HEA Fellowship Reflective Elements Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge, Professional Values Listing Administrative Elements Applicant Information References Line Manager Signoff Applicant checklist Next Category Written Route Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process Presentation Delivery Presentation Summary

15. Presentation Application for HEA Senior Fellowship Reflective Elements Administrative Elements Written Route Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge, Professional Values Listing Applicant Information References Line Manager Signoff Applicant checklist Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process Presentation Delivery Presentation Summary Case Studies

16. Reflective Element (Presentation Route) all categories of Fellowship Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge, Professional Values Listing A brief listing against each of the elements of the Dimensions of the UK PSF of the applicant’s experience. (i.e. A1-A4, K1-K6 and V1-V4). Evidence to be submitted (hyperlinked or attached to application) – a piece of evidence can cover more than one of the Dimensions Back to Fellowship Back to Senior Fellowship Next part of application Application Process Back to Associate Fellowship

17. Presentation Information All categories of Fellowship Presentation Summary Back to Fellowship Back to Senior Fellowship Next part of application Presentation delivery A brief description of what your presentation will cover and how you will be delivering it. Application Process Associate Fellows – 20 minute presentation Fellows – 30 minute presentation Senior Fellows – 40 minute presentation Followed by questions. Presentations will be videoed for quality assurance purposes. Back to Associate Fellowship

18. Administrative Elements Applicant Information Basic details, e.g. name, College, length of employment in HE, category of Fellowship applied for, Fellowship details (if already have Fellowship) Next Administrative Element Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process

19. Administrative Elements Applicant Checklist A self-audit of your application against the relevant Fellowship Category. Will help you and anyone you ask for comment, review if your application is complete. To be submitted as part of application Next Administrative Element Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process

20. Administrative Elements References You need to submit at least 2 references. At least one must hold the category of Fellowship you seek or higher. References should be made with explicit consideration to the applicant’s experience as outlined in the UK PSF. You must therefore share your application with your referees BEFORE a reference is written Next Administrative Element Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process

21. Administrative Elements Line Manager sign-off Your Line Manager must confirm who you claim to be Your line manager CAN be your referee, but a separate reference is required. The line manager sign-off is not an endorsement of your application. Back to Fellowship Category list Application Process

22. Steps in Applying 3. Submit your application2. Develop your application1. Seek Support and Guidance Introduction You can download a Word version of the application form to help with your writing, but we will only accept applications submitted through the Pebble+ application platform. You MUST attend an Information session before being given access to the Pebble+ application. Further support on using Pebble+ is available on the SALT site, at information/drop in sessions or by contacting the SALT team. Introduction Click on the titles to the right to read the Steps in Applying

23. Steps in Applying 3. Submit your application2. Develop your application Chat to others you know for support, especially other Fellows Attend a SAR Information Session/contact the SAR Team – see the web web for details Download the SAR Guidance PackSAR Guidance Pack Once you’ve attended an Information Session, you’ll be given access to the application form on Pebble+ and allocated a mentor. 1. Seek Support and Guidance Click on the titles to the right to read the Steps in Applying

24. Steps in Applying 3. Submit your application1. Seek Support and Guidance Decide on either the presentation or written route. Build your evidence, reflecting on your practice. Go on a writing retreat if you need it. Start putting your application together on-line. Identify and advise your referees of your intention. Discuss with your line manager. 2. Develop your application Click on the titles to read the Steps in Applying

25. Steps in Applying 2. Develop your application1. Seek Support and Guidance Have your mentor review your draft first Share your application with two referees. Give them the Guidance for Referees document.Guidance for Referees Chase your references and get sign off by your line manager. Submit all the required material by the submission deadlinesubmission deadline 3. Submit your application Continue

26. When do you accept applications? Once you’ve got access to the online application in Pebble+, you can start working on your application. SAR panels meet four times a year with the following submission deadlines for 2015/16: Submission DeadlineDate of SAR Panel Fri 02/10/15 at 2 p.m.Fri 6/11/15 Fri 8/01/16 at 2 p.m.Fri 19/2/16 Mon 4/04/16 at 2 p.m.Thurs 12/05/16 Fri 1/07/16 at 2 p.m.Mon 01/08/16

27. What materials do you need to submit? 1 Your completed application form (using Pebble+ template) 4 Two completed references All of this is submitted through Pebble+. 3 Sign-off from your Line Manager 2 Relevant evidence in support of your application

28. See the SALT website for: Links to the HEA Fellowship Descriptors and UK PSF Information on how to apply Assessment Criteria and List of Indicative Activities Guidance for Referees