Purpose

The EducationUK Counsellor Mission is a familiarisation trip for key professionals in major university counselling associations in the USA and Canada. The programme will showcase the UK’s excellent practices in teaching and learning while familiarising participants on the undergraduate model of education. Through this inspirational programme the British Council will create more opportunities for UK higher education institutions to engage guidance counsellors. These associations provide resources, training and event platforms to engage a combined membership that totals over 20,000.

Associations

  • National Association for College Admission Counselling (USA)
  • Overseas Association for College Admission Counselling (USA)
  • Association of College Counsellors in Independent Schools (USA)
  • Higher Education Consultants Association (USA)
  • Independent Education Consultants Association (USA)
  • New York State Association for College Admission Counselling (USA)
  • Western Association for College Admission Counselling (USA)
  • Canadian Independent School Counsellors Executive Committee, Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (Canada)
  • Ontario School Counsellors Association (Canada)
  • British Columbia School Counsellors Association (Canada)

Programme

This programme will be anchored by activity in London, Cardiff and Edinburgh with opportunities for all institutions to meet and engage our attendees. 

DateActivityopportunity

Monday
18/8/14

London

10:00 – 15:00 Introduction to UK Higher Education 

16:00 – 18:30 Transitioning to University – The role of the guidance counsellor profession in Canada and the US
Panel discussion and networking reception		BC facilitated programmes

Tuesday 19/8/14

10:00 - 12:00 University visit

14:00 - 16:00 University visit

University facilitated programmes

Wednesday 20/8/14

10:00 - 12:00 University visit

14:00 - 16:00 University visit

University facilitated programmes

Thursday 21/8/14

Cardiff

10:00 - 12:00 University visit

15:00 - 17:00 Higher Education in Wales

 

University facilitated programme

British Council facilitated programme

Friday 22/8/14

10:00 - 12:00 University visit

14:00 - 16:00 University visit

University facilitated programmes

Monday 25/8/14 Edinburgh

10:00 - 12:00 Higher Education in Scotland

14:00 - 16:00 University visit

University facilitated programmes

Tuesday 26/8/14

10:00 - 12:00 University visit

14:00 - 16:00 Closing briefing

University facilitated programme

British Council facilitated programme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How can you participate?

The British Council is seeking ten universities to host the delegates through engaging visits that showcase UK best practice in teaching and learning at the undergraduate level with an emphasis on:

  • ‘World Class’ teaching, facilities and academics
  • Student support, development, experience and employability
  • Linking institutional practice to national practice, i.e. showcasing British education
  • Showcasing best practices in one of these disciplines:
  • Science, technology, engineering and mathematics
  • Professional education (medicine, veterinary sciences, dentistry, law)
  • Social sciences and humanities
  • Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Media and Design
  • Business Education

A strong bid will:

  • Be specific about the best practices being showcased and will avoid being a generic overview of the institution
  • Showcase the strength of your institutions facilities, including where relevant tours
  • Present views from multiple colleagues involving a range of presentation and engagement methods (i.e. not exclusively PowerPoint)
  • Be able to connect best practices with national trends or practices
  • Be within reasonable travel distance for a half day programme anchored by accommodation points in London, Cardiff and Edinburgh.
  • Provide catering and other in-kind assistance.

Other considerations:

  • Joint bids will be considered favorably.
  • Institutions will be selected to ensure a range of institution types and practices are showcased.
  • Trip logistics.

Fee

  • Principle funding for this programme has been provided by the GREAT campaign.
  • £700 (exc. VAT) for each university institution

Application Process

Contact:    Sarah Page

                        sarah.page@britishcouncil.org

                        +1 (202) 588 7625