named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Country Directors Program
Network of national and regional representatives who promote HETL's mission and values in their countries and provide strategic input to the association.
Executive Committee
Provides strategic planning and direction to the Country Director Board, led by Dr. Patrick Blessinger.
HETL Talks Committee
Organizes thought leadership events and discussions on key issues in higher education teaching and learning.
Publicity and Promotions Committee
Responsible for promoting HETL's activities and expanding its global visibility.
Research and Publishing Committee
Supports scholarly research and publication initiatives in higher education teaching and learning.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 2 activities
- Hosts webinars and produces newsletters on higher education topicsConducts webinars on key issues such as Education for Sustainable Development and publishes the Learning Futures newsletter to explore and disseminate ideas on reimagining education and the role of knowledge in shaping humanity’s future.
- Organizes international conferences for higher education professionalsHosts annual international conferences, including the HETL Aberdeen Conference and the 2025 HETL Conference in Dubai, UAE, under themes focused on reimagining education, innovation, and leadership, providing a forum for educators to present research and recognize excellence in the academic community.
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Academic Research Dissemination 2 activities
- Produces and co-publishes peer-reviewed academic journalsCo-publishes the Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education (JARHE) with Emerald Publishing, an internationally peer-reviewed journal that disseminates interdisciplinary research on teaching and learning in higher education, including curriculum, assessment, policy, leadership, and innovation.
- Publishes peer-reviewed books and book series on higher educationProduces the book series "Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning" and publishes peer-reviewed books on topics including inclusive leadership, open education, sustainable development, and student engagement, featuring research and case studies to advance teaching and learning practices.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administers awards recognizing excellence in higher education researchManages the Emerald/HETL Outstanding Doctoral Research Award (ODRA), the JARHE Literati Awards, and the IHETL Literati Awards to recognize outstanding scholarly papers and book contributions in higher education teaching and learning.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Engages in global advocacy for higher educationHolds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, advocates for academic freedom and quality assurance in higher education, and promotes inclusive and equitable education through global representation and policy engagement.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Facilitates global networking and collaboration among educatorsSupports a global network of higher education professionals through Country Directors in over 160 countries and multiple committees, promoting dialogue, collaboration, and advocacy on teaching and learning issues across disciplines and institutional levels.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Provides professional development and institutional supportOffers professional development programs for educators and supports institutions, centers, and associations in improving teaching and learning practices in higher education.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts and advances research on teaching and learning in higher educationGenerates new knowledge through basic and applied research on higher education teaching and learning, develops theoretical frameworks and models, and operates an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure ethical research practices.
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2 years on record · 2020–2021
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Baqa Academic College Partner — Dr. Bahaa Zoabi, Rector of Baqa Academic College, serves on the HETL Board of Directors representing the Middle East region.
- Conference of NGOs Coalition — Member of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations.
- Dot Solutions and Technologies Partner — Technology partner providing web development services for HETL since July 2012.
- EDEN Partner — HETL and EDEN signed a partnership agreement to collaborate on advancing higher education.
- Emerald Partner — Co-sponsors the Outstanding Doctoral Research Award Program in education with HETL.
- Emerald Partner — Collaborates with Emerald on the Literati Awards for Excellence in academic publishing.
- Emerald Group Publishing Partner — Partnered with HETL to manage the editorship of the Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education.
- Emerald Group Publishing Partner — Partnership to publish the Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education.
- Emerald Publishing Partner — Co-publishes the Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education (JARHE) with HETL.
- Emerald Publishing Partner — Co-publishes the Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education with HETL
- Emerald Publishing Partner — Publishes the Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education (JARHE) in partnership with THE HETL ASSOCIATION INC.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to engage a large social media following of higher education professionals.
- Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning Book Series Partner — Partners to administer the IHETL Literati Awards for outstanding author contributions.
- Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education (JARHE) Partner — Partners to administer the JARHE Literati Awards for outstanding and highly commended papers.
- LinkedIn Partner — Platform used to maintain a large professional e-community of higher education scholars.
- Middlesex University Dubai Partner — Host institution for the 2025 HETL Conference in Dubai.
- Ministry of Education (China) Government — Collaborates with HETL Country Director Dr. Ying Liu as an international project advisor focused on internationalizing teaching and learning.
- Mount Royal University Partner — Hosted HETL Country Director Dr. Ahmet Su as a Visiting Scholar in Calgary, Canada.
- Patrick Blessinger Partner — Founder and contact point for the organization, providing leadership and operational support.
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná Partner — Hosts HETL Country Director Prof. Dr. José Luiz Esteves as a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Innovation for Sustainable Organizations.
- United Nations Economic and Social Council Government — HETL holds Special Consultative Status with the UN ECOSOC.
- Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Partner — Hosts HETL Country Director Dr. Lukman Raimi, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship in the School of Business and Economics.
- University of Bahrain Partner — Hosts HETL Country Director Dr. Diana Aljahromi, who previously served as Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation Office.
- University of KwaZulu Natal Partner — Hosts HETL Country Director Dr. Upasana Singh, Academic Leader and Senior Lecturer in Information Systems and Technology.
- University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) Partner — Hosts HETL Country Director Dr. Mohammad Tareque Rahman, who serves as Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
- University of Namibia Partner — Hosts HETL Country Director Dr. Rakel Kavena Shalyefu, Associate Professor in the Department of Higher Education and Lifelong Learning.
- University of the Western Cape Partner — Collaborates with HETL on academic initiatives, as indicated by shared leadership and co-edited publications
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Academic and Pedagogical Pluralismmethodology: academic_and_pedagogical_pluralismBy promoting diverse teaching methods and inclusive academic perspectives, the organization advances equitable and sustainable higher education, because pluralism strengthens pedagogical innovation and democratic engagement in learning.
- Democratization of Higher Education through Open Accessmethodology: open_educationBy leveraging open education and removing geographic, economic, and political barriers to participation, the organization advances the democratization of higher education, because inclusive access fosters equity, amplifies marginalized voices, and strengthens democratic development in academia.
- Global Collaborative Networking for Innovationmethodology: global-collaborative-networkingBy building bidirectional, technology-enabled global networks among educators, the organization drives teaching and learning innovation, because cross-context dialogue and shared practice generate scalable, adaptable solutions to common challenges in higher education.
- Grassroots, Educator-Led Collective Leadershipmethodology: grassroots_educator_led_networkBy operating as a member-driven, educator-led network, the organization fosters authentic participation and ownership in higher education transformation, because collective leadership generates more sustainable and contextually relevant innovation than top-down models.
- SDG-Integrated Teaching and Learningmethodology: sdg-integrationBy aligning higher education initiatives with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the organization promotes inclusive and sustainable futures, because framing education within global development priorities increases relevance, accountability, and systemic impact.