Professional Development
“You don’t need to be a genius or a visionary, or even a college graduate for that matter, to be successful. You just need framework and a dream.”
Michael Dell
In this category we discuss the AUA professional development tools. Learn about the Mark of Excellence, the AUA CPD Framework, and what they can do for you, your career and your institution.
Improving productivity
Published on Jun 23, 2020 / No Comments
Category: AUA Updates , Professional Development , Work and Covid
Chiara Singh – June Member Spotlight
Published on Jun 17, 2020 / No Comments
Category: AUA Updates , Member Spotlight , PgCert
The June member spotlight is on Chiara Singh, School Office Manager at the University of Bristol. Chiara Singh is an Alumni Representative on the Board of Studies for the AUA’s PgCert. Why do you do it? Having been a student myself on the Postgraduate Certificate in HE, Administration, Management and Leadership, I can largely relate […]
Finding solutions
Published on Jun 4, 2020 / No Comments
Category: AUA Blog , AUA Updates , CPD Framework , Professional Development
Finding Solutions The ‘finding solutions’ behaviour describes the ability to analyse problems and develop workable and often innovative solutions. To be strong in this behaviour you will seek input from those around you as well as encouraging others to develop their own solutions. The AUA can help you to develop this, as it has plenty […]
Delivering excellent service
Published on May 21, 2020 / No Comments
Category: AUA Blog , AUA Updates , CPD Framework , Professional Development
Delivering excellent service The behaviour ‘delivering excellent service’ is all about providing the best quality service, whilst also building up genuine long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards. Although this is more relevant for some HE professional service roles than others, all of us want to deliver the best possible outcomes at work […]
CPD during lockdown
Published on May 20, 2020 / No Comments
Category: AUA Blog , AUA Updates , CPD Framework , Professional Development , Work and Covid
CPD during lockdown CPD is likely to have been the last thing on your mind recently. Adjusting to doing everything from home and undertaking every aspect of your role remotely, potentially whilst also trying to juggle other responsibilities has been the priority. But as lockdown continues, and we settle into new routines, you may have […]
AUA awards Mark of Excellence to the Royal Veterinary College
Published on May 7, 2020 / No Comments
Category: AUA Updates , Mark of Excellence , Professional Development
The AUA is thrilled to announce that RVC is the latest institution to be awarded the Mark of Excellence with a successful application for full institutional recognition. This fantastic achievement is the result of hard work which began in 2011, when RVC first started to work with the AUA CPD Framework as part of a […]
Engaging with the Wider Context
Published on May 7, 2020 / No Comments
Category: AUA Updates , CPD Framework , PgCert , Professional Development
Engaging with the Wider Context The behaviour ‘engaging with the wider context’ is all about how understanding the bigger picture can help you to better contribute to your role and your organisation. Becoming an AUA member is the first step to developing this behaviour, as it enables you to join a nationwide network of peers […]
Coronavirus: Through the eyes of a postgrad student
Published on May 5, 2020 by Kelli Wolfe / 1 Comment
Category: AUA Blog , AUA Updates , PgCert , Professional Development , Work and Covid
Coronavirus: Through the eyes of a postgrad student Kelli Wolfe | University of Roehampton I’m the type of person who always tries to “look on the bright side”, find the “silver linings” or generally embody Pollyanna in all ways. In the current climate, that can be a challenge for us all, especially those not naturally […]
Using resources effectively
Published on Apr 23, 2020 / No Comments
Category: AUA Blog , AUA Updates , CPD Framework , PgCert , Professional Development
Using resources effectively Using resources effectively is a behaviour which is all about being able to successfully identify and make the most productive use of all kinds of different resources, including: people, time, information, networks and budgets. The AUA offers its members access to a variety of useful resources, however, we firmly believe that the […]
Embracing Change
Published on Apr 9, 2020 / No Comments
Category: AUA Blog , AUA Updates , CPD Framework , PgCert , Professional Development
Embracing Change The behaviour ‘embracing change’ is all about being open to new ideas and adapting to unfamiliar situations and changing roles, which in the current climate, will no doubt resonate with most readers. Many of us are trying to cope with challenges posed by switching to remote working and changes to our roles and […]