Association of University Administrators
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The Association of University Administrators (AUA) is the professional body for higher education administrators and managers in the United Kingdom
and the Republic of Ireland
. The AUA exists to advance and promote the professional recognition and development of all who work in professional services roles in higher education, and to be an authoritive advocate and champion for the sector.
AUA was formed from a merger of the Association of Polytechnic Administrators (APA) and the Conference of University Administrators (CUA). CUA traced its history back to the Meeting of University Academic Administrative Staff, founded in 1961. AUA will celebrate the golden jubilee of the professionalisation of support staff in UK universities in 2011.
the continuous development of their own and others' professional knowledge, skills and practices;
activiely championing equality of educational and professional opportunity;
the advancement of higher education through the robust application of professional knowledge, skills and practices;
the highest standards of fair, ethical and transparent professional behaviour.
. Alison Robinson Canham is Executive Director.
The Board of Trustees is advised by AUA's Council. The Council is chaired by the President, Alison Johns, Head of Leadership Governance and Management HEFCE.
The Association has a branch and regional network structure.
18-20 April 2011. The 2012 Conference will be held in Manchester, at the University of Manchester
, 2-4 April 2012.
and the HEA
. The framework is a significant milestone in the development of the profession of HE management and administration.
Since the framework was formally launched at the AUA Conference and Exhibition 2009, AUA has been working on plans to support implementation projects across the sector. By working with a small number of pre-pilot early adopting partners the AUA has established the extent to which the Framework can be adapted to a wide variety of organisational context.
The full CPD framework document and supporting on-line resources are available for use by staff in HE.
. Achievement of the award demonstrates a knowledge of key areas within the HE sector, transferable skills and evidence of the 'professional journey' undertaken.
AUA also have a number of established working groups which meet together to organise events or discuss key issues and exchange best practice, including the Planning Forum and the Equality Advisory Group.
and Association of Commonwealth Universities
. Members can apply for travel awards to undertake study visits or exchanges.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. The AUA exists to advance and promote the professional recognition and development of all who work in professional services roles in higher education, and to be an authoritive advocate and champion for the sector.
AUA was formed from a merger of the Association of Polytechnic Administrators (APA) and the Conference of University Administrators (CUA). CUA traced its history back to the Meeting of University Academic Administrative Staff, founded in 1961. AUA will celebrate the golden jubilee of the professionalisation of support staff in UK universities in 2011.
Aims
AUA members are individually and collectively committed to:the continuous development of their own and others' professional knowledge, skills and practices;
activiely championing equality of educational and professional opportunity;
the advancement of higher education through the robust application of professional knowledge, skills and practices;
the highest standards of fair, ethical and transparent professional behaviour.
Governance
AUA is governed by its Board of Trustees. The current Chair of AUA is Christopher Hallas, Director of Student Affairs at University of GreenwichUniversity of Greenwich
The University of Greenwich is a British university located in the London Borough of Greenwich, London, England. The main campus is located on the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College, a central location within the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site.-History:The history of the...
. Alison Robinson Canham is Executive Director.
The Board of Trustees is advised by AUA's Council. The Council is chaired by the President, Alison Johns, Head of Leadership Governance and Management HEFCE.
The Association has a branch and regional network structure.
Annual conference
AUA's annual conference is the largest professional development conference in the UK HE calendar, with plenary and keynote presentations and around 100 working sessions. The 2011 Conference (in AUA's Golden Jubilee Year) was held at the University of NottinghamUniversity of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, with further campuses in Ningbo, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
18-20 April 2011. The 2012 Conference will be held in Manchester, at the University of Manchester
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public research university located in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is a "red brick" university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities and the N8 Group...
, 2-4 April 2012.
Professional development
AUA provides professional development opportunities for university managers and administrators in the higher education sector. It provides opportunities to help members identify and meet their professional development needs through information services, events and conferences. AUA organises an annual programme of seminars, workshops and conferences.CPD Framework
AUA has developed the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework to support the continuous professional development of all professional services staff working in the sector. The project was a culmination of a highly collaborative 2 year Leadership, Governance and Management (LGM) project, and was jointly funded by AUA, HEFCE, LFHELFHE
LFHE may refer to:* The Leadership Foundation for Higher Education* The ICAO code for Romans Saint-Paul Airport in Romans-sur-Isère, France...
and the HEA
HEA
HEA may refer to:*Hektoen enteric agar, used in microbiology to identify certain organisms*Higher Education Academy, in the United Kingdom*Higher Education Act of 1965, an Act of the Congress of the United States which was supposed to strengthen the resources of colleges and universities, and to...
. The framework is a significant milestone in the development of the profession of HE management and administration.
Since the framework was formally launched at the AUA Conference and Exhibition 2009, AUA has been working on plans to support implementation projects across the sector. By working with a small number of pre-pilot early adopting partners the AUA has established the extent to which the Framework can be adapted to a wide variety of organisational context.
The full CPD framework document and supporting on-line resources are available for use by staff in HE.
Postgraduate certificate
The AUA Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice is a portfolio-based scheme validated by the Open UniversityOpen University
The Open University is a distance learning and research university founded by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom...
. Achievement of the award demonstrates a knowledge of key areas within the HE sector, transferable skills and evidence of the 'professional journey' undertaken.
Special Interest Groups
AUA has established a number of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) which allow members with similar interests to share good practice and develop their understanding of specific areas of HE policy and practice.AUA also have a number of established working groups which meet together to organise events or discuss key issues and exchange best practice, including the Planning Forum and the Equality Advisory Group.
International
AUA has strong links with organisations and individuals worldwide and works closely with the British CouncilBritish Council
The British Council is a United Kingdom-based organisation specialising in international educational and cultural opportunities. It is registered as a charity both in England and Wales, and in Scotland...
and Association of Commonwealth Universities
Association of Commonwealth Universities
The Association of Commonwealth Universities represents over 480 universities from Commonwealth countries.- History :In 1912, the University of London took the initiative to assemble 53 representatives of universities in London to hold a Congress of Universities of the Empire...
. Members can apply for travel awards to undertake study visits or exchanges.