The Leadership Foundation for Higher Education and the Staff Development Forum were delighted to announce the launch of The Staff Development Impact Award, sponsored by online toolkit providers GoodPractice. This unique award has been conceived to recognise, celebrate and reward outstanding staff development projects and initiatives within Higher Education.
Overview
In the current climate in particular, Higher Education is facing considerable challenges and complex change. People responsible for staff and organisational development in higher education institutions are contributing significantly to meeting those challenges and leading and facilitating change.
The Staff Development Impact Award reflects the 2009 Staff Development Conference’s over-arching theme of 'HE Futures: Making a positive difference'. Shortlisted entries were featured at the conference in Cardiff, 4 - 6 November 2009, and the winner (University of Westminster) was announced at the conference dinner on 5 November 2009.
This award was applicable to any member of the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education who had implemented a development initiative or project. The application needed to demonstrate that the project had made a significant and positive difference to individuals, team(s), group(s) or the institution as a whole.
Shortlisted Awards: Presentations
Winner: University of Westminster: Corporate Services Management Programme
Runner up: University of Leeds: Grant Writing Programmes for Research and Academic Staff
University for the Creative Arts: Supporting our Staff through Restructure
Sheffield Hallam University: Building Managers: Appointment and Development
Sheffield Hallam University: Shared Future: Sheffield Hallam University's Internal Change Academy