Dr Sarah Rawlinson
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Job title: Assistant Director (Academic)
Email: s.rawlinson@derby.ac.uk
Phone No: 01332 594631
Room: SB109
Recent publications
- Braham, J., Church, F., Rawlinson, S and Senior L. (2009) Continuing Professional
Development in Partnership -a model of inclusive practice to develop excellence in teaching across the FE/HE spectrum. Forum for Access and Continuing Education Spring 2009 31.
Experience in Industry
Before entering education I managed a conference and incentive travel department specialising in conference and incentives, and trade fairs and exhibitions.
Current Activities / Links with Industry
I currently work with a number of employers including Elemis and the School of Artisan Food.
Faculty: Buxton
School: School of Culture and Lifestyle
Assistant Director (Academic)
Teaching responsibilities
My subject knowledge is travel and tourism.
Professional interests
My professional interests include the development curriculum models that support vocational learning and provide opportunities for students to learn how to transfer knowledge in context to provide better prepared graduates for industry. I have been involved in developing experiential learning opportunities to support professional develop and provide students with experiences that support employability.
I have led the development of spa management as a subject area in higher education.
Research interests
My research interests include the relationship between industry and higher education in the development of curriculum and the different use of knowledge in the workplace. I am particularly interested in the impact spa graduates have on spa businesses
International Experience
I work closely with the Swiss Education Group, Switzerland's leading Hotel Management Group including the Swiss Hotel Management School and IHTTI providing world class education for students from around the world.
Membership of professional bodies and advisory committees
- Member of the Higher Education Academy as a registered practitioner.
- Chair of the Association of Spa, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy in Higher Education.
Recent Conferences
- Darby, A. and Rawlinson S. (2008) Involving HE in the Development and Delivery of Diplomas. Presentation at the 3rd Annual 14-19 Diplomas Conference. Neil Stewart Associates.
- Rawlinson, S. (2008) Are graduates more productive than non-graduates? Practice Paper at the Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Subject Network Annual Conference.
Additional Interests and Activities
As an educator I am a great enthusiast for experiential learning and helping students make the link between active engagement and learning.
Undergraduate qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management , Sheffield Hallam University
- Certificate of Education, Manchester Metropolitan University
Postgraduate qualifications
- MSc Tourism and Hospitality Education, University of Surrey
Research qualifications
- Doctor of Education, University of Derby
