Last month an all staff email was sent out regarding the HESA return asking you check that your record is complete and accurate.
The University is required to return anonymised staff data to HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) every year. This return is high profile and important to the University as it is used to inform:
- Funding decisions
- Government policy
- League tables
- News and media coverage
- Monitoring of equality and diversity in the sector
- Internal performance reviews and planning
If you have not already checked you record, please can you do so now by following the instructions below. This should only take a couple of minutes.
Teaching Qualifications and the HESA Return
An accurate return on teaching qualifications is essential, as this data will feed into the Key Information Set for students in the future.
You can enter up to 6 teaching qualifications. Please ensure you select all your relevant teaching qualifications, from the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (often referred to as the “new staff course” and known as the PGCert in Academic Practice in other institutions) to those recognised and accredited by Professional Bodies such as NMC and SEDA, along with Teacher Education qualifications in both compulsory and post compulsory education. Many members of staff also hold Fellowship of the HEA and should enter their highest level of HEA recognition.
What you need to do:
1. Please click on this link to access the form. Follow the link on that page and it will display your existing details.
2. Check your details. If the information is correct, please click ‘confirm’ and then close the window.
3. If updates/changes are required, click ‘edit’ and amend your details using the drop down options displayed. Once changes are completed, click ‘save’.
4. If your equality and diversity information needs to be updated please click on this link to the Core Portal and update your information in the diversity and disability tabs within your profile.
If you have any difficulties accessing the site or any other related queries, please e-mail details to bmsservice@shu.ac.uk
You can find out more in the HESA Staff Collection Notice.