STAFF DEVELOPMENT: FROM INITIATIVE TO ACTION

Conference, 22-23 June 1999, University of Lincolnshire and 
Humberside, Lincoln University Campus, Brayford Pool, Lincoln 

Staff development is something we are all committed to as individuals, 
managers and service providers. But how can we turn that 
commitment into reality as departments and institutions? How do we 
take advantage of best practice and use it in our own organisations? 
During the course of this conference these questions will be addressed 
so that delegates will come away with both strategic knowledge and 
practical examples of initiatives being used elsewhere. Keynote 
speakers and case studies will examine different staff development 
models currently in use and provide opportunities for delegates to 
explore how these could be integrated within their own workplace. 
Many organisations are now openly demonstrating their commitment 
to becoming learning organisations with staff development strategies 
underpinning a range of methods to ensure continuing professional 
development for their staff. As well as the opportunity to exchange 
ideas with other information and staff development professionals, 
delegates will be able to consider techniques such as: NVQs, work-
based learning, mentoring, reflective learning, team working, the 
University for Industry, appraisal, training to train, using portfolios, 
and the EduLib project. 

Outline programme
	
Day 1 Tuesday 22 June 

11.00 a.m. Registration & Coffee

11.30 a.m. Introduction & Welcome, Keith Bardon, Deputy Vice 
Chancellor, University of Lincolnshire and Humberside 

11.40 a.m. Keynote speaker: Roger Lewis, Regional Consultant 
HEFCE, “The role of staff development in supporting learning”

12.30 p.m. Lunch 

1.30 p.m. - 2.45 p.m. Workshop sessions (1): 

NVQs: using a competency framework, Tom Caple, Caple 
Melbourne Ltd; 

The University for Industry: supporting learning, Andrew MacDonald, 
Director of Information Services, University of Sunderland; 

Work based learning: the credibility of an academic approach, Kay 
Kent, Manager, Learning at Work, Liverpool John Moores 
University; 

Team working: learning together, John Hall, School of Information 
Management, Leeds Metropolitan University; 

Reflective learning: looking backwards, going forwards, Peter 
Birchenall, Faculty Director, Continuing Professional Development, 
University of Lincolnshire and Humberside; 

Certificate in Training Practice: training to train, Kelsie Aquatias and 
Alison Sharman, Learning Advisers, University of Lincolnshire and 
Humberside. 

2.45 p.m. Tea/coffee & biscuits

3.15 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. Workshop sessions (2) (repeat of workshop 
sessions 1) 

4.30 p.m. Optional activities. Choice of: boat trip, tour of cathedral 
(and evensong), tour of Learning Support Centre, walking tour/ghost 
walk. 

6.30 p.m. Wine reception

7.00 p.m. Conference dinner

9.00 p.m. Introduction: Keith Bardon, Deputy Vice Chancellor, ULH. 
Keynote speaker: Mike Fitzgerald, “Learning is fun”. 

Day 2 Wednesday 23 June 

9.00 a.m. - 9.15 a.m. Welcome back, Keith Bardon, Deputy Vice 
Chancellor, ULH  

9.15 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Workshop sessions (3): 

NVQs in practice, Lorraine Jubb, Library Services Manager, 
Lincolnshire CC; 

101+ ideas for work based learning, Barbara Allan, trainer, consultant 
and author; 

Strategies for success: appraisal, Peter Guildford, Assistant Director, 
UCoSDA; 

Self development through mentoring, Biddy Fisher, Head of 
Academic Services and Development, Sheffield Hallam University; 

EduLib: a practical approach to enhancing IT skills, Jane Core,  
Assistant Head of Information Services, University of Abertay, 
Dundee; 

Portfolios: evidence of learning, Janice Smith, Learning Support, 
University of Lincolnshire & Humberside. 

10.30 a.m. Coffee/tea & biscuits

11.00 a.m. Poster session

12.00 noon Lunch

1.00 p.m. - 2.15 p.m. Workshop sessions (4) (repeat of workshop 
sessions 3) 

2.15 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. Plenary session, Ruth Jenkinson, Head of 
Information Services, Edge Hill University College 

3.00 p.m. Conference close: Keith Bardon, Deputy Vice Chancellor, 
ULH 

3.05 p.m. Coffee and depart.

Lincoln is easily accessible by road or rail. The campus is situated in 
the heart of the city overlooking the marina at the historic Brayford 
Pool. Accommodation will be in purpose-built student residencies and 
will comprise single rooms with en suite facilities. Costs are: residential 
delegate (single room with en suite facilities) stlg195; day rates 
Tuesday 22 June stlg60 (with dinner stlg85);  Wednesday 23 June 
stlg60. Booking details are available from Dilys Young, Customer 
Services Manager, Learning Support, University of Lincolnshire and 
Humberside - Tel: 01482 463670 - Email: [log in to unmask] 


Philippa Dyson
Academic Services Manager
Learning Support
University of Lincolnshire and Humberside
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RT

Telephone 01482 463118 
Fax 01482 463529
Email [log in to unmask]


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