Ambassador Activities

PROFFORMANCE Institutional Ambassadors_Hungary

PROFFORMANCE Professional Network

On behalf of the PROFFORMANCE consortium, Tempus Public Foundation (TPF) has invited higher education institutions interested in improving teaching quality and utilizing PROFFORMANCE tools to delegate representatives as PROFFORMANCE Institutional Ambassadors.

I. Objectives

  • Establish a professional community focused on enhancing teaching quality and teachers’ competencies.
  • Support institutions in applying PROFFORMANCE tools, particularly the PROFFORMANCE Assessment Tool (PAT).

II. Target Group

Leaders of higher education institutions, educational development experts, quality assurance specialists, and decision-makers responsible for educational quality.

III. Background

The PROFFORMANCE consortium has developed a comprehensive assessment-development system for higher education teachers and institutions, available online, free of charge. Its aim is to create a professional community for sharing experiences and learning from each other regarding educational development and the use of PROFFORMANCE tools.

IV. Institutional Ambassadors

Ambassadors receive the following recognition, benefits, and opportunities:

  • Status and certificate as a PROFFORMANCE Institutional Ambassador.
  • Participation in national and international networking events to exchange experiences and showcase best practices.
  • Professional and practical support in understanding and utilizing PROFFORMANCE tools.

V. Participation Conditions

Delegation is based on an institutional leadership decision and requires completing an official statement of intent. It is recommended to delegate at least two representatives per institution, working in educational quality assurance, curriculum development, or human resource development.

VI. Responsibilities of Ambassadors

  • Regular participation in network meetings (3-4 times a year).
  • Representing their institution in national and international exchanges of experiences and knowledge.
  • Ensuring the flow of information between the network and the institution.
  • Mastering and applying PROFFORMANCE tools.
  • Testing tools on a smaller sample (Fall 2024) and a larger sample (Spring 2025).
  • Structured collection and sharing of testing experiences.
  • Participating in experience-sharing forums.

VII. Planned Events (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025)

  • Institutional Delegation: October 9 - November 4, 2024
  • Kick-off Event: November 8, 2024
  • Pilot Testing: November 10 - December 15, 2024
  • Experience Exchange Workshop: Expected January 2025
  • Second Round of Testing: April 2025
  • Experience Sharing: May - June 2025

Participation Benefits

For Institutions: Achieving the PROFFORMANCE Institution title and participation in PROFFORMANCE international events.

For Institutional Ambassadors: Official recognition, becoming part of an international network, and invitations to international events.

 

Name

Role

Institution
Áder Nikolett International Coordinator Hungarian University of Dance Arts
Kovács István Vilmos Director for Education Budapest Metropolitan University
Dr. Verderber Éva Quality Assurance Officer Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Bőhm György HR Director Hungarian University of Sports Science
Kissné Fajcsák Dorina Senior Digitalization Expert
Bodó Réka Human Resources Management Director University of Pannonia
Dr. Hortobágyi Ildikó Deputy Dean for Education and Adult Education University of Pannonia
Dr. Sinóros-Szabó Laura Advisor and Project Expert University of Sopron
Fodorné Tóth Krisztina Education Expert University of Pécs (PTE)
Hoffmann Nikolett Head of Doctoral and Accreditation Office University of Pécs (PTE)
Biró Éva Office Manager National University of Public Service
Botos Andrea Chief Consultant National University of Public Service

 

 

The PROFFORMANCE Ambassador roadshow 

The PROFFORMANCE Assessment tool elaborated in the PROFFORMANCE project is an open-access tool, it is freely available to the wide public. The PROFFORMANCE Ambassador roadshow is a series of presentations and workshops on the tool all around Europe, at different fora – conferences, thematic webinars, workshops, Rectors’ conference meetings, professional gatherings, BFUG WG meetings, etc.  

PROFFORMANCE Ambassadors 

PROFFORMANCE Ambassadors are experts or partners of PROFFORMANCE+ project, who support HE institutions and stakeholders to use this complex, comprehensive assessment tool for HE teachers’ performance.  

How to meet PROFFORMANCE Ambassadors 

  1. You can find a list of events where PROFFORMANCE Ambassadors present the tool. 

  1. You may also advise an event where you would be happy to see a presentation/workshop on the tool. 

If you organise an event on the topics of teaching and learning, quality assurance in higher education, or you deal with issues like digitalisation, internationalisation, inclusion or sustainability related to teaching and learning, we would be delighted if you invite PROFFORMANCE Ambassadors to present the tool and to exchange experience on the topics. 

About the tool 

The 3-dimensional, multi-aspect PROFFORMANCE Assessment tool evaluates HE teachers’ performance providing data for multi-level decision-making on the quality enhancement of teaching and learning.  

 The uniqueness of the PROFFORMANCE assessment tool is that it is complex and comprehensive while flexible and adaptive as well. 
1. It covers a wide range of teachers’ roles, tasks, competencies in 6 thematic areas: course design, teaching and learning, student assessment, research and impact, professional development, organisation. 
2. It includes special priorities in 4 areas: digitalization, inclusion and equity, internationalization, and sustainability, all focusing on HE teachers' tasks related to teaching and learning in these areas. 
3. It examines teachers’ performance from 3 points of view: the teacher self, peer colleagues, and students which can be compared to provide a comprehensive picture of teachers' performance. 
 
The speciality of the PROFFORMANCE tool is that it serves as a navigator and draws teachers' and institution leaders' attention and gives guidance on how to embed these priorities in the teaching and learning activities and how to support teachers to develop their competencies in these areas. 
 
Other tools for HE stakeholders 

The PROFFORMANCE teaching excellence database containing flagship projects in teaching and learning is a unique support system not only for teachers but for decision-makers as well. It contains 126 international good practices with methodological descriptions. It promotes international cooperation by providing opportunities to learn, exchange experiences, to find new partners.