Jonathan Rhodes

Jonathan Rhodes is an Academic Developer in the Learning Enhancement and Academic Development (LEAD) team at the University of Wolverhampton. He specializes in academic development, leadership, technology-enhanced learning, and learning space design. He holds multiple senior recognitions including Principal Fellow of Advance HE (PFHEA) and is a Certified Member of the Association for Learning Technology (CMALT).

Education & Certifications:

• PG Cert in Academic Practice in Higher Education, University of Wolverhampton (2012-2013)
• MA in Art & Design, University of Wolverhampton (2002-2004)
• BA (Hons) Illustration, University of Wolverhampton (1997-2000)
• Principal Fellowship of Advance HE (PFHEA, 2023)
• ILM Coaching and Mentoring Level 5 (2018)
• Member of Institute of Leadership (MIoL, 2018)
• Certified Member of ALT (CMALT, 2010)

Research Interests: His expertise spans academic leadership, digital education transformation, coaching methodologies, learning environment design, and pedagogical innovation in higher education.

Professional Leadership: Serves as course lead for PG Cert Academic Practice and institutional lead for the SEDA-accredited KUDOS program. Mentors for Advance HE and ALT accreditation schemes, and previously chaired academic governance bodies including ECMAT Academy's Academic Board.

Awards & Honors:

• Principal Fellowship of HEA (2023)
• Vice-Chancellor’s Award (2013)
• Rewarding Excellence award (2009)
• Senior Fellow of HEA (2015)
• Fellow of HEA (2012)
• Certified Member of ALT (2010)
• Member of Institute of Leadership (2018)