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United Kingdom Heads of e-Learning Forum (HeLF) Terms of Reference November 2007 Draft Version 3 1 Title 1.1 The title of the Association shall be the Heads of e-Learning Forum, referred to hereafter as HeLF. 2. Definitions 2.1 General Terminology e-Learning- Increasingly e-learning is a well understood but poorly defined term. For the purposes of this document we will take a non-exclusive definition as the use of information and communications technology to connect learners to learning content and activities. Head of e-Learning – There is no single term, or indeed job description, that covers the role of the Head of e-Learning. Broadly speaking this term refers to a person with institution-wide responsibility for the support and development of technological methods to support teaching and learning. Each member higher education institute (HEI) is invited to nominate a representative to HeLF. The steering group for HeLF may advise a member institute on the appropriateness of particular representatives, while recognising the right of each institution to choose its representative. 2.2 Membership Terminology Associate Representative – HeLF as an organisation is aimed at Heads of e Learning working in UK HEIs. However there are other organisations that are not based in any HEI but work to support elearning in higher education. It may be appropriate to invite these organisations to send a regular non-voting representative to HeLF meetings. Guest – The intention of HeLF is to provide a network for people who have the main, or primary, responsibility for elearning within their institution. Other people do, from time to time, express an interest in joining the meetings in order to be ‘better informed’ on elearning. This is not the purpose of the group and such attendance would not normally be encouraged. However, on occasions it is beneficial to the operation of the group to have specific guests in attendance at meetings and on the mailing list. Examples would include, but may not be limited to, invited speakers, substitute attendees for the institutional representative or members of other organisations that can be a positive benefit to the group. Institutional Representative – a representative is a nominated person representing a single HEI. In most cases an institution will have a single representative. In exceptional circumstances the steering group will consider cases for additional temporary representation, particularly during periods of transition. Each institution will have a single vote, it is the responsibility of the institutional representative to ensure that their vote reflects the views of their institution. Member – Any qualifying HEI that nominates a single institutional representative will be considered to be a member. Partner Representative – A partner organisation is similar to an associate organisation, but would have a specific partnership arrangement with HeLF. Such organisations would be welcome to send a regular non-voting partner representative to HeLF meetings and to participate on the HeLF mailing list.