Dr.Adel Alsamman, SFHEA ASUrise Scheme Lead
Welcome to ASUrise!
ASUrise is an Advance HE accredited provision. Our accreditation with Advance HE enables us to confer Fellowship on individuals who make a successful application for recognition against the requirements set out in the Professional Standards Framework (2023) (PSF). Applications can be made against the standard for Associate Fellowship (D1), Fellowship (D2) or Senior Fellowship (D3). Further information about how you decide on the best category for you is provided in this handbook.
We are delighted that you are interested in seeking Fellowship recognition. By aligning your practice to the PSF – a globally recognized framework – you are demonstrating your commitment to developing the quality of your teaching and/or support of learning with the intention of enhancing your students’ learning experience. From the perspective of the Applied Science University (ASU), at a time when the higher education sector is increasingly focused on teaching excellence, the PSF provides an external indicator that we are investing in the development of learning and teaching and are committed to enhancing still further the student learning experience. Importantly, the PSF recognises the critical role of context in which practice takes place, and actively encourages all professionals with a role in teaching and/or the support of learning to come forward for recognition of their practice. Its focus on effectiveness and impact of practice focuses attention on improved outcomes for learners across the global community.
ASUrise has a track record of enabling academic staff and other employees of the University to be recognised as Fellows within one of the three categories and commits to supporting you as you engage in the process of developing your application. This handbook guides you through the process. Further support is available, primarily in the form of the mentor who will be allocated to you. In addition, there will be scheduled workshops and drop-in sessions which will enable you to refresh your knowledge, seek guidance, share practice, and be supported by your peers. The recently established ASUrise Alumni Network also offers informal support. Its membership includes people from all over the University who all share one thing in common: that they all hold Fellowship.
We look forward to working with you as you develop your application.
Very best wishes!
Dr Adel Alsamman, SFHEA ASUrise Scheme Lead