National Student Engagement Programme
@studentengagement.ie
The National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) was launched in April 2016 by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). NStEP aims to strengthen student engagement in decision-making across Irish higher education, supported by the Steps to Partnership Framework (2022). The Programme seeks to champion a strong culture of partnership between students and staff through practice-based projects, training and capacity building, as well as informing policy developments. Student engagement is underpinned by the idea that students are partners and co-creators within a learning community, and NStEP aims to actively embed these principles within higher education. Involvement in NStEP requires a partnership between HEI staff and student representatives, with HEI leadership and Students’ Union leadership signing partnership agreements to participate. NStEP has three strategic objectives: 1) Strengthening the value of student engagement nationally 2) Developing the leadership capabilities of students in Irish higher education 3) Supporting staff and students across the sector to foster a culture of partnership
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About National Student Engagement Programme
Student Engagement is a brand that is dedicated to strengthening student involvement and participation in decision-making processes within Irish higher education institutions. Launched in April 2016, the National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) was created by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). NStEP operates based on a framework of 10 principles and 4 domains, aiming to cultivate a culture of partnership between students and staff through various projects, training programs, and capacity building initiatives.
Their mission is centered around advocating for the value of student engagement in Irish higher education and developing the leadership capabilities of students, while also fostering meaningful partnerships between staff and students. NStEP recently launched its Strategy 2022 – 2025, which builds upon previous successes and outlines strategic priorities, including strengthening the value of student engagement at the national level, developing student leadership capabilities, and supporting the creation and maintenance of meaningful partnerships across the sector. With a vision to create an educational landscape that prioritizes student engagement and fosters staff-student partnerships, Student Engagement aims to revolutionize the higher education experience in Ireland
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
2016
Company size
2-10 employees
