Professor Paul Bartholomew of Ulster University discusses the positive impact of Jisc on individual capability and institutional capacity in his presentation. He emphasizes that the development of individuals leads to innovation and enhances institutional support, showcasing a community of practice that fosters collaboration and benchmarking. The presentation highlights Jisc’s role in empowering leaders and creating environments conducive to growth and change in educational settings.

1. Why I love Jisc
Professor Paul Bartholomew, Pro-vice chancellor (Education), Ulster University

2. Why I love Jisc!
Professor Paul Bartholomew
PVC (Education) Ulster University
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3. What I’m not going to talk about…
»JANET
»Eduroam
»Financial X-ray
»Video conferencing
»Learning spaces
»Support for identity
management
»Digital student tracker
»Learning analytics support
»Digital storytelling
»Digital leaders programme
»Connect More
»Innovation in eLearning
Awards
»Project advice
»Procurement support
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4. A case study of one; impact on many
Individual
capability
Institutional
capacity
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Any development of the individual leads to
the bolstering of institutional capacity for
(innovation-led) enhancement.

5. How Jisc helped
Enthused
innovator
Influential
‘expert’
Institutional
leader
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Community of practice
Showcasing; advocating;
funding
Benchmarking;
embedding;
‘terraforming’

6. How Jisc helped
Enthused
innovator
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Community of practice
• Ideas beget ideas
• Mitigates the isolation of the innovator
• Positive reinforcement; sense of legitimacy of activities
• Personal benchmarking
• Positive habits – evaluation
• Personally validating; rejuvenating

7. How Jisc helped
Influential
Expert
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Showcasing, advocating, funding
• Bolsters personal profile and institutional ‘clout’
• Builds networks
• Increases exposure (and rigour?)
• Internal legitimacy (especially if funded)
• Greater levels of institutional responsibility
• Change in work balance?

8. How Jisc helped
Institutional
Leader
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Benchmarking, embedding, ‘terraforming’
• Reference points for practice and policy
• Case studies of change
• Supports a ‘can do’ culture
• Adds legitimacy to aspirations
• Allows risk to feel less risky
• Supports culture change

9. Case study: Institutional approaches to curriculum design
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2008-2012
Investment
and impact
2013-2016
impact
2016-now
impact
2008-now impact

10. From projects to people
Enthused
innovator
Influential
‘expert’
Institutional
leader
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Jisc made this PVC

11. (Non-exclusively,) a Jisc-made PVC:
» Is technically savvy
» Has been rewarded for innovation
» Is prepared to lead culture change
» Has great networks
» Knows that effectiveness and
efficiency are not mutually
exclusive
» So:
› As ever, it’s about people not
technology
› Jisc is very good at supporting
people
› Jisc-supported people are more
capable
› Capable people bolster
institutional capacity
› Capable leaders can create
environments where people
thrive
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12. Thank you
paul.bartholomew@ulster.ac.uk
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13. Jisc Stakeholder forum 2018