WIHEA Learning Circle Proposal

This form is for anyone considering proposing a new Learning Circle.

Before completing it, please read the WIHEA Learning Circle Structures and Leads Responsibilities document [insert link], which explains how Learning Circles work and what is expected of Learning Circle leads. Once submitted the WIHEA team will be in touch to discuss the proposal and next steps. If you have any questions, please email wihea@warwick.ac.uk

Uni ID

Full name

Department/Service

To express an interest in forming a new WIHEA Learning Circle you must be a current WIHEA Fellow.

Please confirm your Fellowship details by selecting from the options below:

Are you a Staff or Student Fellow? (Please select)

What year did you start your Fellowship? (Please select the year below)

What is the proposed name of your Learning Circle?

How does your proposed Learning Circle link to the Education and Student Experience Strategy?

Internationalisation

Interdisciplinarity

Student Research

Leading Educational Excellence

Empowering Students and Graduates

Inclusive Student Experience

Communities and Connection

What challenge, opportunity, question, or area of institutional practice is the Learning Circle being established to address? Describe what the Learning Circle is seeking to achieve, influence, develop, or better understand, and explain how this aligns with relevant strategic priorities.

What change or impact would you hope to see as a result of the Learning Circle’s activities? Describe what evidence you might draw on to indicate that these outcomes have been achieved, e.g., production of guidance or resources; recommendations for policy or practice; pilot initiatives; changes in staff practice; enhanced collaboration across departments; dissemination outputs; evidence informing institutional decision-making; improvements in student outcomes or experiences.

Within 1 academic year (Task & Finish)

Between 1-2 academic years (Standard duration)

Between 2-3 academic years (Extended duration)

At this proposal stage, what initial goals, priorities, or activities do you anticipate the Learning Circle pursuing to help achieve its intended outcomes? Please note that these may be further refined and developed collaboratively with Learning Circle members.

What key people, groups, initiatives, projects, services, or networks have you identified as relevant to this area? Please explain how the Learning Circle would engage with, complement, or build upon existing work.

Please include below the names of any Fellows that have shared an interest in this proposal and/or may wish to Co-lead the Learning Circle with you (this is not a required field).

Standard Learning Circle

Standard Learning Circle with a Critical Friends Group

Standard Learning Circle with Short-term Members

Open Learning Circle

I confirm I have read the above document and have an understanding of what is involved and expected in leading a Learning Circle.

What happens next?

Once the proposal form has been submitted, it will initially be considered by the WIHEA Director and a review meeting will be arranged.

The WIHEA team will then advise the next steps. Please also refer to guidance on the process that was emailed to you with the link to this form.

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