Caledonian Academy News

This Institution-wide Project, Moving Forward, coordinated by the Caledonian Academy was launched in November 2007 and addresses a key strategic issue identified by the Senior Executive. The project will develop a coordinated institutional strategy for transition and progression and evidence-based practice which will centre on partnership working between the Caledonian Academy, the Schools, Learner Support, CRLL and the Student Association. Its outcomes will be: Improved progression rates; Enhanced student experience in terms of transition to GCU; Greater support for staff in developing and implementing strategies to address issues associated with transition and progression.

2.00 – 3.00pm, Monday 10th December 2007
Venue: Seminar 12 CPD Centre, Glasgow Caledonian University

The Caledonian Academy is pleased to announce a Learning Communities Forum on 10th December 2007. This event is open to all staff with an interest in learning designs. The forum will be led by Sue Bennett, University of Wollongong. view further details

27 November 2007

2.30 – 4.30: Seminar Room 14, CPD Centre.

The latest in this series of Learning Communities Forum events is open to all staff at GCU with an interest in getting published in education and e-learning journals. The forum will be led by Dr Jane Seale, University of Southampton and is aimed at academic staff (lecturers, researchers, educational and staff developers, learning technologists) and postgraduate students who are inexperienced in getting their research published, but are planning to submit their work in the near future. Contact Fiona McBeth, Senior Administrator if interested in attending.