Email: [email protected]
Call: 0114 234 5197
Email: [email protected]
Call: 0114 234 5197

Specialist Groups

ASET Specialist Groups work to deliver the vision, mission and values of the organisation. These task-orientated groups include ASET staff, Trustees, and ASET Associate volunteers from our member institutions. Most of their work is completed remotely, and meetings usually take place online. Each group focusses on a specific area of development and has tangible outputs.

Becoming an ASET Associate and joining an ASET Group is a great way to get involved with ASET, network with like-minded individuals and raise your professional profile. We are always keen to hear from members who would like to join our pool of Associates: you don’t need to be an expert but do need to be committed, enthusiastic and results driven!

Staff Development

This Specialist Group design and deliver an annual programme of ASET Insights highlighting research, case studies and good practice in work based and placement learning. They keep up to date with trends in the field and review training feedback to anticipate topics for workshops, Good Practice Guides and Viewpoints. The group is always keen to hear from members with experience, or an interest in; training, CPD and staff development.

Research

The Research Specialist Group aims to enhance the quality and effectiveness of experiential and work based placement learning through collaborative research, knowledge sharing, and the promotion of innovative practice. This group oversees all ASET Bursaries, review and select research papers for the ASET conference, facilitate the Practice and Research Network and recommend and commission research on behalf of ASET. 

Membership and Communications

This Specialist Group focusses on engagement and building a strong sense of community with our members. They inform ASET’s membership offer and policies alongside developing planning and coordinating member-exclusive networking events. Members also judge the ASET Student Competition and oversee communications to ASET’s membership and beyond, including social media, web, electronic and print copy.

Accountability
Specialist Groups report to the Chief Executive Officer and are accountable to the ASET Board.

Membership
Each Group will comprise:
• A Chair (an ASET Trustee)
• A Deputy Chair (an ASET Trustee or ASET Associate)
• Relevant ASET staff team member(s)
• Up to 5 additional members (further members will be subject to CEO approval)
Membership will be reviewed annually by the CEO

  • Membership will initially be for a fixed term of one year, and thereafter renewable for up to 5 years
  • Group members must commit to attend meetings (regular non-attendance may result in removal
    from the group)
  • Members must support the best interests of ASET and work to achieve the aims of the organisation
  • We seek to ensure our groups are representative of the diverse ASET Community

If you are interested in joining any of these groups please contact the ASET office by email (subject title: ASET Associate) to be kept informed of our next round of volunteer recruitment [email protected]

Staff Development Group Terms of ReferenceResearch Group Terms of Reference
Membership and Communications Group Terms of Reference