Call for Nominations: ICDE Quality Network
ICDE invites institutional members to nominate candidates for the ICDE Quality Network.
The ICDE Quality Network gives advice and collects knowledge on the latest developments of quality work related to open, flexible and distance learning (OFDL) within their institutions and regions. The network consists of seven Focal Points on Quality (FPQs), who have a leading and coordinating role for quality enhancement of OFDL.
ICDE is now seeking candidates for Focal Points on Quality (FPQs) among ICDE Institutional members from every world region, being quality experts in the field of open, flexible and distance learning.
Nominations must be submitted via email to icde@icde.org by 7 December 2022. Only nominations from ICDE Institutional members will be considered.
Selected candidates for ICDE Focal Points on Quality will be appointed for a period of two years, from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024. Current and previous Focal Points may be renominated.
Commitments for the ICDE Focal Points on Quality
In-kind contributions to reports, articles and ICDE communication material for campaigns and events;
Availability for four to six virtual meetings annually;
Availability and representation at relevant events on behalf of ICDE upon invitation when possible.
Benefits for institutions and selected candidates
Access to first-hand knowledge and expertise in a global quality network;
International recognition and visibility in the field of quality OFDL;
Opportunity to exchange knowledge, practice and discuss among international peers;
Opportunity to take part in international collaborative initiatives and projects related to quality OFDL.
Please note, these are not funded positions. However, being appointed to the ICDE Quality Network provides extra profile to the awarded holder and affiliated institution, expressing ICDE’s interest in their voice on Quality OFDL, and underlining their reputation.
Recommended profiles
For the Focal Points on Quality, ICDE is searching for candidates who fit the following profile:
The ICDE institutional member can only nominate candidates who have a record and/or a position related to the institution’s work with quality assurance of open, flexible, distance and online provision.
The candidate should also have a leading and coordinating role for quality enhancement of open, flexible and distance education within their respective regions.
Proficient level of both written and spoken English.
Application process
Focal Points for Quality: Nominations should be made in the form of a nomination letter for the proposed candidate, signed by the ICDE institutional member’s head office, and submitted via email to icde@icde.org, att. Secretary General, Torunn Gjelsvik.
The application deadline is 7 December 2022. The selected candidates will be appointed as ICDE Focal Points on Quality by ICDE Secretary General, Torunn Gjelsvik, on behalf of the ICDE Board.
ICDE Quality Network Chair:
ICDE is also seeking a new Chair for the ICDE Quality Network, replacing Professor Emeritus Alan Tait, who has informed that he will step down from 1 January 2023. The Chair should have an academic profile related to quality assurance of Open, Flexible and Distance Education and be an active member of ICDE. Proficient level of spoken and written English is required.
The Chair will propose relevant activities for the Quality Network in line with the network’s mandate and moderate meetings and events where the Quality Network is represented. Interested candidates may contact the ICDE Secretariat Torunn Gjelsvik directly: gjelsvik@icde.org as soon as possible and by 7 December 2022 at the latest.
Background for the ICDE Quality Network
The ICDE Quality Network was first established in November 2016 by the appointment of regional Focal Points on Quality by the ICDE Executive Committee (now named the ICDE Board).
In November 2020, the ICDE Board approved the renewal of the ICDE Quality Network from January 2021 until the end of 2024. The Quality Network is currently Chaired by Prof. Emeritus Alan Tait.
The mandate for the ICDE Quality Network is aligned with the ICDE Strategic Plan for 2021-2024 and respective Activity Plans.
For more information about the ICDE Quality Network, please visit the ICDE Quality Network website.