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Peer Learning 4 All: Creating a Network for co-operation and Knowledge exchange

Forum for Access and Continuing Education. Peer Learning 4 All: Creating a Network for co-operation and Knowledge exchange. Professor John Storan Chair www.f-a-c-e.org.uk. Background (WP going round in circles!). Policy Domain. Widening Participation to HE. Research Domain.

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Peer Learning 4 All: Creating a Network for co-operation and Knowledge exchange

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  1. Forum for Access and Continuing Education Peer Learning 4 All: Creating a Network for co-operation and Knowledge exchange Professor John Storan Chair www.f-a-c-e.org.uk

  2. Background(WP going round in circles!) Policy Domain Widening Participation to HE Research Domain Practice Domain

  3. Network Characteristics Focus on access and lifelong learning Established in 1993 as a registered charity and NGO UK wide network – with substantial and growing international members Multi-sector network with particular reference to Higher Education in Colleges and Universities Member led network

  4. Network Characteristics 400 members - both individual and institutional members Independent network Able to undertake formal contracts Core Staff Executive Committee annually elected Funding from Publications, Subscriptions and Events Excellent and active Executive and support staff

  5. Key Roles for FACE as a National Network To challenge exclusion and promote full participation in Lifelong Learning Promote collaboration and innovation in access and lifelong learning Pressure group Events organizer and supporter Forum for co-operation

  6. Key Roles for FACE as a National Network Support research and scholarly activity National policy shaper - working closely with funding bodies, government and other agencies Service provider Staff developer Forum for knowledge and practice exchange Publisher and information hub

  7. Benefits and member services Annual conference, seminar and workshop programme (member discounts) Monthly members e-bulletin Website – www.f-a-c-e.org.uk including the Blog Publications (member discounts) Member mailing

  8. Benefits and member services Members compendium National and International networking Research and Development Fund for members Special rate for academic journal Free conference place for early careers members

  9. Sustainable financial model (Dual income stream) • Membership subscription • Institutional (£195) • Individual (£75) • Non subscription income • Conference Franchise fee • Events, publications, CPD

  10. 21st Annual Conference Collaborate to Widen Participation: to, through and beyond HE 2-4 July 2014 University of Salford – Manchester www.face2014.org

  11. Thank you Professor John Storan Tel: 0208 223 2162 E-mail: j.storan@uel.ac.uk www.uel.ac.uk/continuum www.actiononaccess.org www.f-a-c-e.org.uk

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