A presentation given at the University of LIncoln Symposium July 2007 about a research project in progress.

1. Continuing Professional Development in Higher Education Challenges and Opportunities Karin Crawford University of Lincoln [email_address] http://webpages.lincoln.ac.uk/kcrawford

15. Summary of findings – defining CPD CPD in HE is ‘ subject development, updating, scholarly activity, and research and/or pedagogical development updating, innovation, and/or development opportunities for management/leadership ’ (Academic, female) CPD in HE is ‘in a constantly changing environment, the process whereby you ensure that the skills and knowledge required to teach your subject and support student learning are up to date ‘ (Staff member in a role that supports teaching and learning (male) ‘ different approaches and understanding across faculty and departments, therefore different arrangements’ (Academic female)

16. Summary of findings – whose goals and needs? CPD in HE is ‘ support in making progress in line with the objectives of the university, faculty, department and personal aspirations for career development’’ (Academic manager, male) ‘ ..addressing the needs of the individual member of staff’ (Academic male) ‘… advancing one’s own work’ (Academic, male)

17. Summary of findings – content and focus of CPD

21. For any further information – visit my web pages at http://webpages.lincoln.ac.uk/kcrawford or email me [email_address] Thank you for listening !