Anne Harriss

National Teaching Fellow 2014 Anne Harriss has extensive teaching/course management experience and drives the development of occupational health (OH) education and practice locally, nationally and internationally. Her influence is recognised by her professional peers, University, students and graduates. In 2011, Anne's contribution to practice was recognised by peers with the award of Occupational Health Nurse of the Year. The same year, the portfolio of programmes she developed and led gained the Innovations in Occupational Health award. In 2012 her leadership of the OH team received a certificate of commendation in the University Vice-Chancellor enterprising staff award. In 2013 Anne became Senior Fellow of the HEA. These accolades reflect her significant influence as an educator and practitioner. Student-centred approaches, practice experiences and innovative learning and teaching activities are central to her approach. These are delivered through various platforms: lectures; problem-based learning exercises; practice experiences and fieldwork, delivered in locations as diverse as factories, Kew Gardens and employment tribunals. The courses Anne leads recruit from a large geographical area. Mindful of the time and family pressures students face, she developed e-tivities that students may undertake in any location and at times they find convenient. The programme is the only OH programme in the UK that invites applications from other fields including physical therapists, managers and HR professionals. Anne enjoys developing unusual activities engaging students with the learning process, empowering them to become enthusiastic, effective, independent learners. The challenge of developing innovative, enjoyable learning experiences motivates her. A recent graduate commented: "I have been taught by many lecturers, none as outstanding and inspirational as Anne. She propels our careers from average to outstanding, equipping us with not only knowledge, but the skills and ability to perform in OH at a national standard impacting on (safety in) the workplace and worker health. I had one of the best years of my life at London South Bank under the tutelage of Anne. I can think of no other teacher or lecturer who more richly deserves (awards for her) teaching."