Apply to become a student representative in the steering group for the digitalisation of teaching!Modified 2020-06-05 13:53
Organ
Steering group for the digitalisation of teaching
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one member, no deputies
Opening date of application
2020-05-19
Application period
2020-05-19 - 2020-05-27
Term
2020-06-01 - 2022-12-31
Place and date for decision making
Would you like to get involved in planning the realisation of strategic goals concerning teaching, such as openness and a research-based approach? How about representing the views of your fellow students on the development of teaching and following the digitalisation of the largest university in Finland from a unique vantage point? Apply to become a student representative in the University’s new steering group for the datafication of education and the digitalisation of teaching!
Two new steering groups are being established at the University of Helsinki to support the new measures to develop teaching and research through digitalisation that are taken in accordance with the University’s new Strategic Plan. In the upcoming years, the University is investing in development projects related to teaching and research that are considered important by the members of the University community themselves – projects whose success or realisation is important for the future of teaching and research.
The steering group for the digitalisation of teaching has three primary duties: 1) Acting as a preparatory expert group making prioritisation and decision proposals on the development of teaching conditions at the University level (in cases where their development requires or significantly benefits from digitalisation) 2)Assessing the University’s investment ability (in order to further digitalisation on the terms of teaching, not information systems) 3) Commenting on digitalisation projects that are taking place in faculties and other units and are included in the project monitoring portfolio (as well as on their possible expansion onto the University level)
The steering group also has the duty to ensure that the national-level digitalisation vision being currently prepared will be utilised in an appropriate manner at the UH.
Students are represented in the steering group for the digitalisation of teaching by one member, who we are seeking with this call for applications. The term of the student member begins immediately and ends on 31 December 2022.
Free-form applications addressed to the Board of the Student Union should be submitted by 27 May 2020 at www.halloped.fi.
The Student Union hopes to receive applications from people with as diverse backgrounds as possible. The following are considered as particular advantages for the applicant: 1) motivation towards representing students’ views in the steering group, 2) interest in the digitalisation of teaching, 3) experience of acting as a student representative, as a study advisor or in some other capacity in student advocacy work, and 4) contacts with faculty or subject organisations.
For further information on the position, please contact Specialist in Educational Policy Jenna Sorjonen, tel. 050 325 5202, email jenna.sorjonen(at)hyy.fi.