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UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER KEY CENTRAL TEACHING AND LEARNING PRIORITIES, ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES 2012/13 (as at 12 November 2012) CORE STRATEGIC AIMS AIM 1: TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE Key Annual Activities for Strategic Aim 1

Key Departmental Actions

Departmental Performance Measures

Comments on Proposed Activities

NEW ACTION FOR 2012/13 Key Activity: Employability & Enterprise Skills Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 i) Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing/ HOD Acc Finance & Economics Target Date: June 2013 Source of Evidence: Papers to Papers to ESC & T&LC

Pilot ‘My Success Journey’, online employability tool, with second year Business Studies students (Jordanstown; London & Birmingham campuses of QAA Business School).

Positive feedback from students and staff.

Key Activity: Formulation of new Teaching and Learning Strategy (2013/14-2017/18) Associated Key Supporting Objective: All Lead Agent(s): PVC (T&L) Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Papers to TLC, Senate and Council

Consultation, consideration, finalisation.

Endorsement of Strategy.

Key Activity: Summative evaluation of Teaching and Learning Strategy (2008/09-2012/13) Associated Key Supporting Objective: Lead Agent(s): PVC (T&L)

Consideration of findings and incorporation where appropriate in next Strategy.

Acceptance of report by TLC.

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Key Annual Activities for Strategic Aim 1




Target Date: Oct 2013 Source of evidence: Report to TLC

Key Activity: Formulation of new Library Services Strategy 2012/13 – 2015/16 Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1i), iii), ix) Lead Agent(s): Chief Finance and Information Officer and University Librarian Target Date: June 2013 Source of Evidence: Paper to LISASC (Oct 2012)

Formulation of new Library Services Strategy 2012/13 – 2015/16.

Acceptance of report by Senate.

Key Activity: Viva voce examinations Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1v) Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU Target Date: June 2013 Source of Evidence: Paper to ADEC (XX 2013)

Undertake themed audit including University guidance and provide greater clarity and consistency (min TLC 12.69 vi) refers).

Implementation of any recommendations.

Key Activity: Review of Combined Honours Modular Scheme Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1i), 3iii), ix) Lead Agent(s): Mr L McCurry Target Date: March 2013 Source of Evidence: Report to TLC

Convene working group and review scheme (TLC min 12.71 refers).

Acceptance of report by TLC.

Key Activity: UK Quality Code for HE, Chapter B3: Learning and Teaching (Sept 2012) Associated Key Supporting

Consider new Chapter B3, prepare analysis and report on implications.

Acceptance of recommendations in report.

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Objective: 1i), ii), iii), v), ix) Lead Agent(s): Acting Director of CHEP, Head of Academic Office, Head of QMAU, Director of ADL, Director of Physical Resources Target Date: March 2013 Source of Evidence: Paper to TLC Key Activity: UK Quality Code for HE, Chapter B5: Student Engagement (July 2012) Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1i), iii), x) Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU Target Date: Dec 2012/ March 2013 Source of Evidence: Paper to ADEC

Consider new Chapter B5, prepare analysis and report on implications.

Acceptance of recommendations in report.

Key Activity: Internationalisation Strategy Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 iii), viii) Lead Agent(s): PVC (EPIA), Head of International Student Experience, Faculties Target Date: May 2013 Source of evidence: Reports to EPIAC and TLC

Develop guidance on internationalisation of the curriculum in line with objective 1.10 of the Internationalisation Strategy (S/12/20).

Approval of guidance/plan by EPIAC/TLC.

ONGOING ACTION

Key Activity: Principles of Assessment and Feedback for Learning Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 i), v) Lead Agent(s): Acting Director of

Continue to embed Assessment and Feedback for Learning Principles as set out in Implementation Plan for 2012/13 (TLC/11/18):

Completion according to plan. Improvements in NSS results in category

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CHEP/Director of Human Resources/Deputy Director Finance & Info Systems (Student Admin & Registry)/Faculties/ Head of Staff Development/ Charter Review Group Target Date: June 2013 and ongoing Source of evidence: Paper on TLS action plan to TLC (June 2013), CHEP annual report to TLC (TLC Oct 2013), Charter Review Group minutes

• Encourage visibility of Principles − Include in

University Student Handbook (Academic Registry)

− Refer to in promotion criteria (HR)

− Include in DAR process (Staff Dev/Head of School.

Charter Review Group to monitor student satisfaction in this area. Course/Subject Committees to consider as part of the checklist of items to be considered throughout the year (effective from 2012/13).

‘Assessment and Feedback’.

Key Activity: Key Information Sets Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 i), iii), vii) x) Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU/ Head of Academic Office/ KIS Steering Group/PIP Board/ Faculties Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Papers to PIPB

Steering Group to continue to meet to monitor compliance in 2012/13. Actions by others as set out in implementation plan. Annual Monitoring Sub-Committee to review KIS

Maintenance of a current KIS for all courses and the wider information set in accordance with national standard and timescales.

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data as part of its activities from 2012/13. Validation panels to receive KIS data sheet. Development of electronic course management information system. See also Faculty action plans.

See also Faculty action plans.

Key Activity: Research/ Scholarship-Informed Teaching Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 iv) Lead Agent(s): Acting Director of CHEP/Head of Academic Office/ Faculties Target Date: May 2013 and Oct 2013 Source of evidence: Validation reports, annual report to CASC on validation; external examiner reports (and overview report), CHEP annual report to TLC

Establish a Strategic Work Stream to further engage with the Research/ Teaching Nexus. All course/subject teams and panels to consider explicitly at validation. Optimise opportunities provided through CHEP activities to engage staff in Pedagogic Action Research.

Inclusion in course documentation and validation reports. Implementation according to project plan.

Key Activity: Develop personal tutoring/studies advice/peer mentoring systems which meet the needs of students Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 vii), 2iii) Lead Agent(s): Faculties Target Date: 2012/13 Source of evidence: Paper to ADEC

Faculties to operationalise guidance on Code of Practice for Advisers of Studies. (ADEC/12/16, min 12.49.) See also SA2: Student Attendance and SA2: Study Skills Support.

Improved student satisfaction and retention. See SA2.

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Key Activity: Early leavers Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1i, iii, vii, x) Lead Agent(s): Faculties and Retention Implementation Working Group/PVC (T&L) Target Date: Nov 2012 (Senate) and ongoing Source of evidence: Report to ADEC and Faculty Action Plans, Senate

Faculties to continue to conduct exit interviews. Retention Implementation Working Group to consider annual summary analysis of the information collected from early leaver interviews and make recommendations to ADEC. Senate to consider full report on first year retention and progression in 2011/12.

Approval of recommendations. Improved retention data.

Key Activity: 1st year Teaching Guidelines Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 i), iii), v) Lead Agent(s): Deans Target Date: June 2013 and ongoing Source of evidence: Faculty reports in paper to TLC on TLS action plan

Continued implementation. As detailed in Faculty plans.

See Faculty progress reports.

Key Activity: Small group teaching Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 ii) Lead Agent(s): Deans/HoS Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Paper to TLC on TLC action plan

Continue to provide increased opportunities, as detailed in Faculty Plans.

Increase in small group teaching. Improved student satisfaction. Improved retention.

See Faculty progress reports.

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Key Activity: Peer Supported Review Scheme Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 i), CCA 1 i) Lead Agent(s): Head of Staff Development Target Date: Oct 2012 and ongoing Source of evidence: Paper to CPDSC/ADEC End-year outcomes for 2011/12 to be reported on by Faculties in their Oct 2012 report.

Strategically target future activity within each Faculty. Targets for improved engagement to be provided in Faculty action plans. See also CCA1.

Increased engagement with Peer Supported Review Scheme. See also CCA1.

Key activity: Improved Service provision through use of technologies to enhance IT support for teaching and learning, communications and outreach IT Strategy 2010 - 15 reference: A.1 Programme 1: Supporting Teaching and Learning Associated Key Supporting Objectives: 1 ix); 2iii); 2 vii) and CCA2 vii) Lead Agent(s): Chief Finance and Information Officer Target Date: ? Source of Evidence: Paper to LISASC (Oct 2013)

1. Implement IT Strategy objectives FY 12-13.

2. Respond to request from LISASC re smart board implementation plan; ETSC to consider merits of electronic whiteboards initiative and furnish evaluation report.

3. Work with ETSC to develop a 3-year plan for technology refreshes in centrally-managed spaces, taking account of staff training and development, including the considerations of the Change Management Group.

See also CCA2.

1. Achievement of key developments against “SMART” objectives e.g.:

• Secure capital budget to deliver plan.

• Monitor stakeholder engagements and communications plan.

Deliver Report to ETSC at its final meeting in AY 2012-13.

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Key Activity: Improve engagement with new ‘Skills Development through Class Representation’ module (available Sept 2011) Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 i) x) Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Paper to TLC (June 2013)

Develop a generic Class Rep support area on BbLearn with module embedded (all reps to have access to generic Class Rep area). Marketing strategy to be developed to increase participation. Improve registration-completer rate by offering more face-to-face support/ mentoring and improved use of online tools within BbLearn.

Key Activity: Student participation in quality assurance processes Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1x) Lead Agent(s): Collaborative Partnerships Forum/Head of Academic Office Target Date: March 2013 Source of evidence: Annual report to CASC on validation

Class representatives in partner institutions to be included as Panel members on revalidation events from 2012/13. (Collaborative Partnerships Forum to confirm arrangements for coming year.)

Student representation on each panel in 2012/13.

Key Activity: Student Survey on the quality of teaching Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 x) Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU Target Date: Oct 2012 for 2011/12 survey Source of evidence: Paper to

Working Group to meet in Oct 2012 to review response rates in 2011/12 with a view to enhancing participation. Engage with SU and Course Directors to

Improve participation by 10% in 2012/13.

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ADEC discuss how can be improved.

Key Activity: National Student Survey Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 x) Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU/ Faculties Target Date: December 2012 and on-going Source of evidence: ADEC papers

Report 2012 NSS results to all relevant committees. Continue to promote engagement. Monitor through Annual Monitoring Sub-Committee. Faculties to draw up and implement specific action plans for subjects where performance is around 5% or more below the national subject benchmarks.

Participation rates and outcomes to meet or exceed national averages.

Key Activity: Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 x) Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU Target Date: N/A Source of evidence: Paper to ADEC Oct 2013

Implement PTES during 2012/13 (as there is still no definite decision on whether the NSS will be extended to cover PG students).

Improved level of participation (10.3% when survey last run in 2010) and outcomes.

Key Activity: Programme Management System Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 i), 3 xi) Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU Target Date: May 2013 Source of evidence: Paper to Annual Monitoring Sub-Committee/ADEC

PMS to be used by all Faculties. (ADEC min 12.46.)

Improved student satisfaction in the NSS category of Course Organisation and Management.

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Key Activity: University Code of Practice for External Examining Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 i), 3 vi), xi) Lead Agent(s): Head of Academic Office/Faculties Target Date: 2012/13 and ongoing Source of evidence: Nominations to TLC, annual report identifying proportion of departures (Oct 2012 and June 2013)

Apply revised Code of Practice in respect of all 2012/13 nominations. Report on appointments to be included in annual report to TLC. See also Faculty action plans.

Compliance with Code in nominations from Faculties. Minimal number of exceptions. See also Faculty action plans.

Key Activity: UK Quality Code for Higher Education, Chapter B7 Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 i), 3 vi), xi) Lead Agent(s): Faculties/Deputy Director Finance & Info Services (Student Admin & Registry) Target Date: (1) Oct 2012, (2) March 2013, and ongoing Source of evidence: (1) Report from ADL, (2) report from Student Administration to TLC

1. External Examiner reports and responses for 2011/12 to be available to all students on course through course support area in BbLearn.

2. Datasets for externals

and Boards of Examiners to be considered further (TLC mins 12.70 ii).

All reports and responses published and discussed through consultative process. Approval of minimum dataset. Provision to May/ June Boards.

Key Activity: Student Feedback on CPPD experience Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 i), x) Lead Agent(s): Director of ADL Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Annual

Communicate results of First Impressions Survey (2011/12) to Faculties/ Schools via CPPD Programme Committee. Increase occurrence of

% response rate. Feedback from module co-ordinators.

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report on CPPD to TLC First Impressions to each Key Annual Activities for Strategic Aim 1




Semester in 2012/13 to ensure all part time students have opportunity to respond.

Key Activity: Major reviews of HE in NI Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1i, iii, 2 i-iv, vi, vii) Lead Agent(s): PVC (T&L) Target Date: 2012/13 or as specified in DEL Project Plan Source of evidence: Papers to SMT and relevant committees of Senate

Liaise with DEL in regard to HE Strategy for NI: Graduating to Success (April 2012) - sixteen projects. Further consideration of Ulster’s representation on and participation in the projects.

As specified by DEL in the programme for delivery and timetable.

Key Activity: Institutional Audit Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 i, x, 3 v) Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Paper to ADEC

Forward paper to ADEC when the timing of the next institutional audit is known.

Approval of recommendations in paper.

KEY INDICATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR STRATEGIC AIM 1

PROGRESS AGAINST KEY INDICATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURE

FURTHER ACTION PLANNED

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Student Satisfaction ratings/surveys (NSS, PTES, Ulster Quality of Teaching Survey) Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU Source of evidence: Papers to ADEC

Key Indicative Performance Measure: PSRB Accreditation visits Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU/Head of Academic Office Source of evidence: Papers to TLC

Key Indicative Performance Measure: QAA Audit Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU

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Source of evidence: Audit Report, Papers to ADEC Key Indicative Performance Measure: Student Complaints Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU Source of evidence: Annual report to Senate (Nov 2012)

Key Indicative Performance Measure: External Examiner Reports - overview Lead Agent(s): PVC (T&L) Source of evidence: TLC Paper – annual report from PVC (T&L) (June 2013)

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Evaluation and Revalidation Reports Lead Agent(s): Head of Academic Office Source of evidence: Reports to CASC and overview report CASC (May 2013)

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Outreach Activity Lead Agent(s): Director of ADL Source of evidence: WP Strategic Assessment

AIM 2: TO TARGET, RECRUIT, SUPPORT AND RETAIN A DIVERSE RANGE OF STUDENTS Key Annual Activities for Strategic Aim 2




NEW ACTION FOR 2012/13

Key Activity: Marketing Partnership Agreement Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 i), ii), iv), vi) Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing Target Date: June 2013 Source of Evidence: Papers to SRMSC & ADEC

Establish a Marketing Partnership Agreement (MPA) between E&M and each Faculty.

Successful development and implementation of MPAs.

Key Activity: Student Marketing Brand Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 i), ii), iv), vi)

Develop and implement a brand ‘look and feel’ for all student domestic marketing.

Successful development and implementation of a brand ‘look and

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Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing Target Date: June 2013 Source of Evidence: Papers to SRMSC & ADEC

feel’.

Key Activity: Schools and Colleges Engagement Strategy Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 i), ii), iv), vi) Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing Target Date: June 2013 Source of Evidence: Papers to EPIAC, ADEC

Implementation of strategy (ADEC 12.46c).

Achieve strategy objectives/ targets for 2012/13.

Key Activity: HEA Student Retention and Progression Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 iii), v) Lead Agent(s): Acting Director of CHEP Target Date: Dec 2012 Source of evidence:

Submission of proposal. Successful application for three year funding.

ONGOING ACTION

Key Activity: Student Marketing Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 i), ii), iv), vi) Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing Target Date: Oct 2012 Source of evidence: Report to TLC

Present paper on the five year strategy for the Department, to Teaching and Learning Committee.

Acceptance of strategy.

Key Activity: Online Prospectus Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 i), ii) Lead Agent(s): Director of

Interface Development phase - develop a new presentation layer for the online prospectus.

Successful implementation.

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Employability and Marketing Target Date: Dec 2012 Source of evidence: Report to PIP Board Key Activity: APL Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 ii, iv, vi) Lead Agent(s): Faculties Target Date: Ongoing Source of evidence: Faculty reports on TLS action plan to TLC (June 2013)

Continue to implement revised Policy and process. As detailed in Faculty action plans.

As detailed in Faculty action plans.

Key Activity: Review FTUG Admissions entry criteria Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 i) Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing/ Head of Marketing/Faculties Target Date: Nov 2012 Source of evidence: Papers to APSC

Review on an annual basis.

Key Activity: Monitor student attendance and follow-up non-attending students Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 v) Lead Agent(s): Retention Implementation Working Group/ Faculties Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Faculty Retention Reports/RIWG Report to Senate (Nov 2012)

Retention Implementation WG to investigate and agree a University-wide protocol and on-line reporting tool. As detailed in Faculty plans.

Implementation of protocol and reporting tool.

Key Activity: Retention and Progression

Continue to monitor FT/ UG non-continuation and

As detailed in Faculty plans.

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Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 iii), v) Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU/ PVC (T&L)/Faculties Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Reports to SMT, Senate, Council, Faculty Retention Reports, Report to ADEC

progression. Further convergence with benchmark. Undertake analysis of retention and progression of part-time students. Faculties to implement guidelines for a structured approach to Studies Advice (ADEC/12/16, min 12.49).

As detailed in Faculty plans. Review by Retention Implementation WG. As detailed in Faculty Plans. Review by Retention Implementation WG.

Key Activity: Study skills support Associated Key Supporting Objective: 1 vii), 2 iii), vii) Lead Agent(s): Director of ADL/ Faculties/Head of QMAU Target Date: 2012/13 and ongoing Source of evidence: Paper to ADEC, validation reports and overview report on validation to CASC (May 2013), Faculty reports to TLC on TLS action plan (June 2013)

On-line resource (Skills+) to be made available from induction 2012/13. (ADEC/12/15, min 12.48) Continue to provide staff training and awareness raising activities. Editorial and review process to be established to ensure ongoing currency and expansion of scheme and to meet needs of international students. Faculties to continue to embed the development of

Improved student satisfaction, student retention and performance data. Staff engagement with resource. Establishment of process. As detailed in Faculty reports.

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academic skills as an integral part of the first year full-time curriculum as a minimum and to assess study skills. Evaluation and Revalidation Panels to continue to consider academic skills support in the curriculum (min 10.114 i) – vii)). Undertake themed audit in 2012/13.

Approval of recommendations arising.

Key Activity: Timetabling Principles Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 v), 3 ix) Lead Agent(s): Faculties, Mr M McKinney Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Report to TLC

Continue to apply guiding principles. Working Group to reconvene in semester 2 to review success of voluntary adoption of principles (TLC min 11.53).

Acceptance of report.

Key Activity: Outreach Activity Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 i), iv), vi) Lead Agent(s): PVC (EPIA)/ Director of ADL Target Date: 2012/13 and ongoing Source of evidence: WP Strategic Assessment Report to WAP Review Group/EPIAC

Sub-group of Widening Access and Participation Review Group to embed ‘access’ within Faculties. As detailed in Faculty action plans.

Increased recruitment from under-represented categories or meeting of identified targets in plan. As detailed in Faculty action

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Develop community engagement strategy in 2012/13.

plans. Approval of any recommendations arising.

Key Activity: WA & P Strategy Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 i), iv) Lead Agent(s): PVC (EPIA), Director of ADL Target Date: Dec 2012 and ongoing Source of evidence: Papers to WAP Review Group/EPIAC Annual Widening Participation Strategic Assessment Report to DEL

Continue to monitor WP activity in accordance with WA&P Strategy and report to DEL and University committees as required. Investigate under-reporting of disabilities by enrolling students. WA&P Review Group to plan, prioritise and develop Ulster’s strategy for widening access and participation in light of the University’s Corporate Plan and the forthcoming DEL Regional Strategy for Widening Participation (WP).

Meet targets/ milestones within Strategy and Access Agreement. Approval of any recommendations. Approval of revised strategy.

Key Activity: Support for the inclusion of disabled students Associated Key supporting Objective: 2 iv Lead agent(s): Chair, Disability Sub-Committee/Head of Student Support [See also Cross Cutting Aim 2.i] Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Report to Charter Review Group and

Continue to review student satisfaction with services through a range of feedback mechanisms. Report results and outcomes of the 2011/12 satisfaction survey to EPIAC. Develop action plan.

Maintain/improve levels of satisfaction. Implementation of action plan.

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EPIAC Key Activity: Distribution of hardship funds Associated key supporting Objective: 2 iv) [see also Cross Cutting Aim 2.i] Lead Agent(s): Head of Student Support, President of Students’ Union Target Date: May 2013 Source of evidence: Paper to EPIAC

Investigate further the needs of target groups and refine activities to ensure that support is effective (following development of protocol for distribution of funds in 2011/12). To monitor SU Hardship Fund Committee Meetings. Students’ Union: • Promotion of financial

advice within the SU and SU funds available.

• Application forms available from SU general offices on each campus.

• All applicants interviewed.

• Regular meetings to discuss fund applications and payment with SU Hardship Fund Committee (Min 3 per semester).

• Monitor trends emerging from applications in order to prevent further issues arising eg. Finance focused

Evidence of effective support. • Number of

applicants. • Number of

payments made. • Meetings of SU

Hardship Fund Committee to consider applications and payment.

• Feedback from individual applicants ie. student now fit to progress through course of study.

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campaigns. • Encourage all applicants

to provide feedback. • Identify where possible

key issues which may be prevented through campaigns and student awareness.

Key Activity: Collaborative Provision Strategy Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 vi) Lead Agent(s): PVC (EPIA) Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Papers to EPIAC

Provide final report on 2011/12 plan (Oct 2012). Develop 2012/13 Collaborative Strategy Action Plan with Faculties and other central departments (Dec 2012) and take forward during 2012/13.

Approval of action plan.

Key Activity: Non-award-bearing activity Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 i), 4 i) ii) Lead Agent(s): PVC (EPIA)/ Director of ADL Target Date: 2012/13 Source of evidence: Reports to WAPSC/EPIAC, TLC

Take forward pilot of WPM (TLC min 12.64i). Promote Activity Contract as key business planning tool/process for non-credit bearing development.

System piloted according to timetable. Approval of recommendations arising from pilot.

Key Activity: CPPD programme Associated Key Supporting Objective: 2 iii), 3 x), 4 ii) Lead Agent(s): PVC (EPIA)/ Director of ADL/ Faculties Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Annual report to TLC

Liaise with Faculties regarding making available further modules. ‘Imagine Yourself at University’ Campaign for Schools and Community 2012/13.

Increased number of modules. Increased number of students.

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See also Faculty action plans.

See Faculty action plans.




Key Indicative Performance Measure: Achievement of Academic Plan Lead Agent(s): PVC (T&L) Target Date: Dec 2012 Source of evidence: Senate Paper, HESA and HESES Returns

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Student non-continuation and progression rates Lead Agent(s): PVC (T&L)/Deans Target Date: Dec 2012 Source of evidence: ADEC /Senate IA Reports

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Employment Statistics Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing Target Date: Oct 2012/Oct 2013 Source of evidence: TLC Paper/DLHE Report

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Student satisfaction ratings/surveys Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU Target Date: Report to ADEC October 2013 Source of evidence: Paper to ADEC

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Outreach Activities Lead Agent(s): Director of ADL Target Date: ? Source of evidence: WP Strategic Assessment

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Percentage of students from low socio-economic groups Lead Agent(s): PVC (T&L), Director of ADL Target Date: Dec 2012/April 2013 Source of evidence: ADEC Paper/WP Strategic Assessment

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AIM 3: TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER CREATIVITY IN CURRICULUM DESIGN AND DELIVERY Key Annual Activities for Strategic Aim 3




ONGOING ACTION

Key Activity: Sustainability Issues Associated Key Supporting Objective: 3ii), iii), viii) Lead Agent(s): Faculties Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Validation reports

Give consideration to where sustainability issues are explicitly and appropriately addressed in curricula. Continue to provide support for the development of online provision and encourage use of e-learning/blended learning to assist with sustainability agenda. As detailed in Faculty plans.

Implement in programmes where relevant. As detailed in Faculty plans.

Key Activity: Promotion of Creativity agenda Associated Key Supporting Objective: 3 i), ii), iii), iv), v) Lead Agent(s): Acting Director of CHEP Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Annual report to Teaching and Learning Committee (Oct 2012) Minutes of Centre Advisory Group/programme of meetings

Continue engagement with the HEA Students as Partners Change Programme and to develop an overarching strategy for the Student Engagement Work Stream Develop and manage CHEP Conference on Student Engagement in January 2013 Hold workshops for subject teams involved in

Positive feedback on events.

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evaluation/revalidation in 2013/14 (7 & 10 Jan 2013). Further dissemination of the Focus on Feedback guide to staff and students. (To be used as one of the tools for embedding the A&F Principles.) Prepare fourth issue of Perspectives on Pedagogy and Practice for publication in Sept 2013. (Consider whether this will be a hard-copy or online publication.) Online publication of past issues. Provide lunchtime events series.

Dissemination of guide. Successful publication, feedback and engagement. Good attendance and participation from wide range of staff.

Key Activity: Viewpoints Associated Key Supporting Objective: 3 iv), v) Lead Agent(s): Director of ADL/ Faculties Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Paper to TLC

Implement plan for institutional embedding of Viewpoints skills and resources. Take forward any recommendations arising from Viewpoints Project evaluation report completed by Prof David Nicol, July 2012.

On-time delivery of project outputs against project plan.

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Continue to use Viewpoints resources to aid course teams to reflect on course design and plan curricula in creative ways. Delivery of a suite of sustainable Viewpoints support resources (funded project output – May 2013). Faculties to use Viewpoints resources. (See Faculty action plans.)

Support resources available. As detailed in Faculty action plans in light of implementation plan.

Key Activity: Investigate student usage of new technologies Associated Key supporting Objective: 3 iv) Lead agent(s): Chair SCET/ Faculty Teaching and Learning Co-ordinators [See also Cross Cutting Aim 2 ongoing action] Target Date: Feb 2013 Source of evidence: Paper to LISASC

Survey of student usage report (approved by ETSC) to be considered by LISASC. Recommendations will be progressed through the work of the IT Strategy team. (Further development of a social analytics platform capable of delivering a substantial rolling narrative on teaching and learning issues based on the ‘big data’ being produced across the University

Acceptance of report by LISASC.

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systems.) As detailed in Faculty plans.

As detailed in Faculty plans.

Key Activity: Pilot of Postgraduate CPD framework Associated key supporting Objective: 3 x) Lead Agent(s): Director of ADL/ Faculties Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Report to EPIAC and TLC

Pilot framework in 2012/13.

Acceptance of report on pilot.

Key Activity: Tutoring in Schools Programme Associated key supporting Objective: 3 viii) Lead Agent(s): PVC (EPIA)/ Director of ADL/Faculties Target Date: Sept 2011 Source of evidence: WAPSC Report

Develop CPPD module on ‘active citizenship in education’ and pilot for those students who undertake TiS on a voluntary basis.

Availability of module. Increase participation in scheme across all Faculties.

Key Activity: Use of level 5 in classification – BSc Hons Accounting pilot Associated Key Supporting Objective: 3 x) Lead Agent(s): TLC/Head of Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics Target Date: Oct 2013 Source of evidence: TLC paper

Ongoing annual analysis and final analysis of data from 2007 to June 2013.

Report considered by TLC.

Key Activity: Programme Management System (See also Aim 1) Associated Key Supporting

Continue to review arrangements for oversight of process at Faculty level.

Improved student satisfaction in the NSS category of Course

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Objective: 1 i), 3 v), xi) Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU/ Faculties Target Date: May 2013 Source of evidence: Report to the Annual Monitoring Sub-Committee/ADEC

Organisation and Management. See also under Strategic Aim 1.




Key Indicative Performance Measure: Employer Feedback Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing/ Faculties Target Date: Oct 2013 Source of evidence: Sub-Committee on Employability/ Employer of the Year Award Submissions Details available at http://pa.ulster.ac.uk .

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Evaluation/ revalidation Reports Lead Agent(s): Head of Academic Office Target Date: May/June 2013 Source of evidence: Paper CASC (May 2013)

Key Indicative Performance Measure: New and renewed PSRB Accreditations Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU/Head of Academic Office Target Date: Oct 2012/Oct 2013 Source of evidence: TLC Papers (as Strategic Aim 1, Performance Measure 2)

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Employment Statistics Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing Target Date: Oct 2012/Oct 2013 Source of evidence: DLHE reports/ TLC Paper

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AIM 4: TO PROMOTE LEARNING, PROFESSIONALISM AND EMPLOYABILITY THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF ACADEMIC THEORY AND RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL PRACTICE Key Annual Activities for Strategic Aim 4




NEW ACTION FOR 2012/13 Key Activity: University/ Business Collaboration Associated Key Supporting Objective: 4 i), ii) iii), iv) Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing/ HOD Marketing, Entrepreneurship & Strategy Target Date: June 2013 Source of Evidence: Papers to ESC & T&LC

Organise a showcase event(s) and develop recommendation for enhanced University /Business Collaboration.

Organising of a successful event(s) and making recommendation for future development.

Key Activity: Santander’s ‘Intern’ Programme Associated Key Supporting Objective: 4 i), ii) iii), iv) Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing Target Date: June 2013 Source of Evidence: Papers to ESC & T&LC

Organise and manage Ulster’s contribution to the Santander’s ‘Intern Programme.

Successful placement of nine Ulster students on Santander’s ‘Intern Programme,

ONGOING ACTION Key Activity: Monitoring placement Associated Key Supporting Objective: 4 iv) Lead Agent(s): Sub-Committee on Employability Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: SCE Report to TLC (June 2013)

Produce annual report analysing trends in uptake of placement and placement exemption with recommendations where appropriate.


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(TLC/13/XX) Key Activity: Assessment of Placement Associated Key Supporting Objective: 4 i), iv) Lead Agent(s): Sub-Committee on Employability/Faculties Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: SCE Report to TLC

Provide support to the implementation of the new grade-based assessment scheme (SCE). Course teams to submit CA3 forms for revised assessment scheme (with effect from 2013/14). Year 2 students (2012/13) to be consulted (TLC min 12.46). See Faculty action plans.

CA3 forms processed for all courses with placement. All courses with DPP/DPP(I) to process CA3 form. See Faculty action plans.

Key Activity: Placement Model Associated Key Supporting Objective: 4 i), ii), iii), iv) Lead Agent(s): Sub-Committee on Employability Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: SCE Papers & TLC Papers

Sub-Committee to develop pilot for new model(s) of work-based learning (TLC min 12.47). Undertake pilot to extend opportunities for self-employed WBL.

Acceptance of reports and recommendations. Acceptance of recommendations arising out of pilots.

Key Activity: Review of DLHE Statistics Associated Key Supporting Objective: 4 i), ii), iii), iv) Lead Agent(s): Sub-Committee on Employability Target Date: Oct 2012 & June 2013 Source of evidence: SCE

Sub-Committee to review DLHE statistics (in conjunction with faculties) against benchmarks and comparators and to monitor the outcomes of faculty Action Plans.


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Report to TLC Report to be forwarded for consideration by TLC.

Key Activity: Graduate Internship Scheme Associated Key Supporting Objective: 4 i), ii), iii), iv) Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: TLC Paper

Develop an online system to support recruitment and administration of the programme.

Recruitment to 35 internships for 2012/13 (30 in 2011/12). Implementation of online system.

Key Activity: PDP Associated Key Supporting Objective: 4 viii) Lead Agent(s): Sub-Committee on Employability/ PDP Working Group/Director of Employability and Marketing/ School of Nursing Target Date: May 2013 Source of evidence: SCE report to TLC

Review future of PDP Forum in light of changes in personnel, and draw up programme of work (TLC min 12.52 refers). Nursing to integrate ‘Reflect on Me’ module across 1st year curriculum Sept 2012 (240 students). Evaluate delivery of the module followed by an evaluation of its utility.

Acceptance of report and recommendations. Successful integration and delivery.

Key Activity: Graduate Qualities Associated Key supporting Objective: 4 i) Lead Agent(s): Head of Academic Office/ Faculties Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Annual report on validation to May 2013 CASC (CASC/13/XX), Report to TLC (TLC/13/XX)

Validation panels to continue to seek evidence of Graduate Qualities in documentation, and to explore its achievement. Faculties to continue to reflect on new Graduate Qualities and implement action plans.

Evidence in reports/validation documentation. As detailed in Faculty action plans.

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Key Activity: HEAR Associated Key Supporting Objective: 4 i) Lead Agent(s): Chair HEAR Group/Faculties Target Date: 2012/13 Source of evidence: Progress reports from HEAR Group (PIP Board)

Develop a fully operational HEAR for new undergraduate students in line with agreed targets and timescales. HEAR descriptors being developed both for activities associated with EDGE and EDGE stand-alone activities such as accredited co-curricular modules; work experience and study abroad; internal and external opportunities eg sports related; and University wide opportunities eg TIS. Further development required in production of a detailed Project Plan and timelines, information and awareness plans for staff and students. Work with Faculties to include specific HEAR information. Development of means to digitally sign and validate final HEAR

Implementation according to timetable.

Member of Student Administration staff seconded to the HEAR Project from September 2012 to June 2014. HEAR test database set up and currently all students from 2011 entry have year one marks recorded in their HEAR. Test database also being used for EDGE information and incorporation into SECTION 6.1.

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documentation. Extend HEAR to 2012 year 1 students, and further development for year 2 students.

Key Activity: Ulster Edge Award Associated key Supporting Objective: 4 i) & ii) Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing/ Faculties Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Paper to TLC

Work in partnership with academics and external stakeholders to develop more activities so as to attain University-wide representation. Train staff on how to validate EDGE activities within the HEAR database. See also Faculty action plans.

Increased uptake by students. All Faculties represented in scheme. Training programme implemented. See Faculty action plans.

Key Activity: EDORT Associated Key Supporting Objective: 4 i), ii) Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing/ Faculties Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Report to TLC from SCE/Annual report on validation to CASC (May 2013)

All courses/subject teams to use EDORT in preparation for revalidation (TLC min 12.55). E&M to continue to provide consultation and support. Also detailed in Faculty action plans.

High level of engagement with EDORT. Clear evidence of reflection on employability in revalidation documentation. See Faculty action plans.

Key Activity: Employability modules

Continue to develop, deliver and market

Maintain/improve uptake. (2,000

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Associated Key Supporting Objective: 4 i), ii), iii), iv) Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing/ Faculties Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Report to TLC from SCE/CPPD programme committee

employability modules within the CPPD framework.

students were anticipated to complete one of six modules in 2011/12.)

Key Activity: PSRB accreditation visits Associated Key Supporting Objective: 3 vi), 4 ii) Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU/ Head of Academic Office Target Date: Oct 2012 & Oct 2013 Source of evidence: Paper to TLC (annual report)

Provide summary report and outcomes for 2011/12 to TLC (Oct 2012). Review anticipated PSRB visits and support faculties in 2012/13.

Successful (re)accreditation of programmes for the maximum period permitted by the PSRB.




Key Indicative Performance Measure: Employer Feedback Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing/ Head of QMAU/Head of Academic Office Target Date: Oct 2013 Source of evidence: PSRB reports/CDC reports to validation panels

Key Indicative Performance Measure: PSRB Accreditation Visits Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU/Head of Academic Office Target Date: Oct 2012/Oct 2013 Source of evidence: Paper to TLC (Oct 2012 & Oct 2013) and individual accreditation reports and responses received in 2012/13

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Key Indicative Performance Measure: Graduate Surveys (NSS and First Destination Survey) Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU/Director of Employability and Marketing Target Date: Oct 2012/13; Dec 2012 Source of evidence: Papers to ADEC (Dec 2012) & TLC (Oct 2012 and 2013)

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Employment Statistics Lead Agent(s): Director of Employability and Marketing Target Date: Oct 2012/June 2013 Source of evidence: DLHE Report (and report to TLC)

Key Indicative Performance Measure: PDP/RDP (previously RSGST) Uptake Lead Agent(s): Head of Staff Development Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Paper to TLC/ RDC

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Percentage of programmes with work-based component Lead Agent(s): SCE/Director of Employability and Marketing Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: SCE report to TLC/Evaluation and Revalidation Reports

CROSS-CUTTING AIM 1: TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT, IN WHICH TEACHING IS RECOGNISED, VALUED AND REWARDED FOR ALL THOSE WHO TEACH AND SUPPORT LEARNING IN THE UNIVERSITY Key Annual Activities for Cross-cutting Aim 1




NEW ACTION FOR 2012/13

Key Activity: Social & Creative Learning Spaces Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 1 ii), iii) Lead Agent(s): Change

Develop and pilot Social & Creative Learning Spaces within each campus. (Note - this will not be

• Scope of GBCMWG Project formally agreed.

• Successful pilot

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Key Annual Activities for Cross-cutting Aim 1




Management Working Group/ Acting Director CHEP/ Mrs R Curran Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Minutes of Greater Belfast Change Management Working Group & Report on Pilot Initiatives to TLC

completed in the 2012/13 session.)

of Social Learning Spaces within Jordanstown, Coleraine and Magee Campuses.

ONGOING ACTION

Key Activity: Development of Professional Standards Framework Objective: CCA 1 i) Lead Agent(s): Head of Staff Development Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Report to ADEC - ?

Complete development of Professional Development Scheme and submit for HEA accreditation in late 2012. Implement pilot of new Professional Development Scheme.

HE Academy accreditation achieved for University of Ulster Professional Development Scheme (PDS) by January 2013 Complete pilot of new PDS by end of 2012/13 academic year.

Key Activity: Reward and Recognition Scheme Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 1 ii) Lead Agent(s): Director of ADL Target Date: May/June 2013 Source of evidence: ETSC Paper

(Final TFL Development Programme event scheduled for 6 September 2012.) Implement TFL project outcomes with students in 2012/13.


Key Activity: Implement CPD Framework Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 1 i)

Further development work for Framework for Teaching and Learning Support Staff (in


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Lead Agent(s): CPD SC Target Date: June 2012 Source of evidence: ADEC Paper

consultation with the HEA Accredited Professional Development Scheme), for implementation in January 2013

Key Activity: Implementation of the Peer Supported Review Scheme Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 1 i); SA 1 i) Lead Agent(s): CPDSC/Deans Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Faculty Plans to CPDSC/ADEC (ADEC Feb 2012, Min 12.12) and Faculty reports on TLC Strategy action plan 2012/13

Targets for improved engagement to be included in Faculty action plans for 2012/13. Faculties to continue to report on participation rates. See Faculty plans.

Improved participation in compulsory scheme.

Key Activity: Roll-out of peer observation Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 1 i) Lead Agent(s): CPD SC/ Faculties Target Date: Ongoing Source of evidence: Staff Development and CPD SC Papers/Faculty reports to TLC

Continue to encourage increased engagement in Schools and Faculties. Faculties to report formally on their interim uptake and participation rates to the June meeting of the University’s Teaching and Learning Committee as part of their report on progress in relation to their 2012/13 Teaching and Learning Strategy Action Plan. See Faculty action plans.

Increased engagement. See Faculty action plans.

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Key Activity: NTFS process Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 1 iv) Lead Agent(s): Acting Director of CHEP/Deans/HoS Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: CHEP annual report to TLC (Oct 2012 & Oct 2013)

Complete a review of current internal NTFS process and develop an enhancement strategy.

Increased number of robust DT&LS & NTFS submissions.

Key Activity: Higher Education Practice Development Fund Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 1 ii) Lead Agent(s): Acting Director of CHEP/Head of Staff Development Target Date: Oct 2012 Source of evidence: Report to CHEP Advisory Group and Report incorporated within the annual report to TLC (Oct 2012)

To aid the adoption of the A&F Principles the CHEP Development Fund for 2012-13 academic year will focus on the dissemination of existing effective practice in order to influence the practice of others. Seminars/discussion fora to be held throughout the year. Any further actions for 2012/13 to be identified in annual report.

Improved NSS results. Good participation.

Key Activity: Integrate work of CETLs Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 1 ii), iii) Lead Agent(s): Acting Director of CHEP/Head of Technology Facilitated Learning Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: Minutes of Centre Advisory Group and

To be confirmed as proposed in CHEP report on 2011/12.

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annual report to TLC Key Activity: Increase pedagogy-related appointments Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 1 ii) Lead Agent(s): Acting Director of CHEP Target Date: 2012/13 and ongoing Source of evidence: Minutes of Centre Advisory Group and annual report of each Strategic Work Stream

Engage Visiting Professors and Honorary Fellow in the consultation process when formulating the new Teaching and Learning Strategy Visiting Professors and Honorary Fellow to act as Mentors to the Leads of CHEP’s 3 Strategic Work Streams and facilitate targeted developmental activity associated with each of the Strategic Work Streams.

Achievement of both short term and longer term cultural development measures of success as identified within each Strategic Work Stream.

Key Activity: Online Professional Portfolio Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 1 i) Lead Agent(s): CPD SC Target Date: TBC Source of evidence: Report to ADEC

Make recommendations on whether to adopt and consider scope for developing a Professional Portfolio, either online or as an integrated module within OAS, in light of participation in a national pilot of Online Appraisal system (see below).

Acceptance of report and recommendations.

Key Activity: Review of DARS Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 1 i) Lead Agent(s): Director of Human Resources/Head of Staff Development Target Date: 2012/13 Source of evidence: Report to ADEC

Report on 2011/12 pilot of an on-line Performance/ Appraisal System. (Sept 2012).

Acceptance of report by ADEC/ VCAG and implementation of proposals.

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Key Activity: Leadership Development for SMT, Council and Senate members Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 1 v) Lead Agent(s): Head of Staff Development /Secretary Target Date: 2012/13 and ongoing Source of evidence: SMT Paper

Develop and co-ordinate delivery of a Development Programme for the new Council. Agree New Council Development Programme with Chairman & Vice Chairman of Council by end of Semester 1.

Implementation of an effective Development Programme for the new Council as recommended in Effectiveness Review of Council (March 2012).

Implement new online Epigeum University Leadership & Management Programme. Develop Implementation Strategy to optimise both new and existing University Leadership & Management Programme materials and learning resources. Upload all new UL&M modules onto Blackboard Learn (VLE).

Increased number of University Leaders accessing University Leadership & Management Programme. F2F Facilitation focused more on applying the learning.

KEY INDICATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR CROSS-CUTTING AIM 1



Key Indicative Performance Measure: Online DAR Engagement Survey Lead Agent(s): Director of Human Resources

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Target Date: Feb 2013 Source of evidence: Report to ADEC/VCAG Key Indicative Performance Measure: Staff Surveys Lead Agent(s): Director of Human Resources Target Date: Semester 2, 2012/13 Source of evidence: Report to SMT/Council

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Developmental Appraisal and Review Uptake Lead Agent(s): Head of Staff Development Target Date: March 2013 Source of evidence: Report to SMT/Council

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Compliance with CPD Policy for academic and non-academic staff Lead Agent(s): Head of Staff Development Target Date: June 2013 Source of evidence: TLC / Inferred from DAR Engagement Survey & Annual PgCHEP Activity & Completion Report. Annual report on PgCHEP to ADEC (Oct 2012/Oct 2013)

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Annual Promotion and Advancement Statistics Lead Agent(s): Director of Human Resources Target Date: Feb 2013 Source of evidence: Paper to Council

Key Indicative Performance Measure: National Teaching Fellowship Awards Lead Agent(s): Acting Director of CHEP/PVC (T&L) Target Date: March 2013 Source of evidence: Nomination Ongoing and included in the new Organisation and Development Strategy

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CROSS-CUTTING AIM 2: TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF Key Annual Activities for Cross-cutting Aim 2




ONGOING ACTION

Key Activity: Review of Student Charter(s) in line with national guidance Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 2 v) Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU Target Date: Oct 2012 Source of evidence: ADEC paper

ADEC to consider 2011/12 annual report.

Implementation of recommendations.

Key Activity: Ongoing engagement with and participation in GBDP and NWDP with regard to space planning Associated key Supporting Objective: CCA 2 iii) Lead Agent(s): PVC(C)/PVC (D)/ Faculties/PVC (T&L)/Director of Physical Resources Target Date: 2012/13 and ongoing Source of evidence: Evidence contained in regular reports to GBD Project Board, GBD Steering Group, SMT, Resources Committee, Council. Evidence contained in the University’s Estate Strategy 2010/11-2018/19.

As detailed in Faculty plans. Greater Belfast Development Plan: Undertake further technically focused engagements with Faculties through RIBA Stage E (due for completion in Autumn 2012). First phase complete and second phase due to be complete on programme. Complete enhancement of JN social learning spaces (extension of student hub and relocation of SCR). Faculty of Life and Health

Achieve targets for completion by July 2013. Completion of RIBA Stage E by Autumn 2012. Completion of work programme by September 2013.

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Sciences have now vacated Block 1 allowing planning and construction work to progress. North West Development Plan: Campus Group to develop plan for new teaching block at Coleraine (3 phases 2014-2017). Plan pilots relating to room layouts, furniture etc and undertake evaluation (ADEC min 12.28 refers). Initial space planning complete and design work ongoing. Roll out of pilots relating to room layouts, furniture etc will be progressed under direction of a steering group involving representatives of TLC, ADEC and GBD.

Completion according to plan.

Key activity: Implement appropriate sections within IT Strategy

IT Strategy 2010 -15 reference:

A.1 Programme 1: Supporting Teaching and Learning (teaching spaces and mobile working)

1. As set out in IT Strategy action plan; see also SA1.

2. In collaboration with Chair of ETSC, develop a clear process for projects to be identified and prioritised within the IT Strategy.

Embark on the third year of technology/ device

Ensure progress against the work plan associated with each FY of the IT Strategy. For example, review portfolio of IT laboratories vs. timetable requirement.

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A.4 Programme 4: Core Infrastructure Development (wireless developments)

Associated Key Supporting Objectives: CCA 2vii) Lead Agent(s): Chief Finance and Information Officer Target Date: 2012/13 Source of Evidence: Paper to LISASC (Oct 2013)

replacement programme, based on available capital funding available in FY 2012-13.

Key Activity: Emerging Technologies Audit Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 2 iv), vi) Lead Agent(s): Director of ADL/ Head of Staff Development Target Date: ? Source of evidence: ETSC Paper

To be confirmed – as recommended in final report to ETSC (Sept 2012).

Key Activity: VLE Upgrade Associated Key Supporting Objective: CCA 2 iv), vi) Lead Agent(s): Director of ADL Target Date: Source of evidence:

Lunchtime Workshops to continue. More focus on tailored workshops for school audiences as turnout is higher compared to open workshop. One to One workshops/Clinics still available on request. Ongoing workshops and educational development activities to run throughout year.

Stakeholder communications and feedback.

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COMMENTS ON PROPOSED KIP MEASURE

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Staff Satisfaction Surveys Lead Agent(s): Director of Human Resources Target Date: Ongoing and included in new Organisation and Development Strategy and subject to financial resource? Source of evidence: Paper to SMT & Resources Committee (June 2013)

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Student Satisfaction Surveys Lead Agent(s): Head of QMAU Target Date: Ongoing Source of evidence: Paper to ADEC (Dec 2012)

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Good relations surveys – None planned Lead Agent(s): Head of Equality and Diversity Services Target Date: (None planned) Source of evidence: S75 Annual Report/Article 55 Reviews/Disability & SENDO Action Plans/Gender Action Plan

Key Indicative Performance Measure: Equality and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Data Lead Agent(s): Head of Equality and Diversity Services Target Date: Annual Source of evidence: Reports for EQIA (as required), and annual FETO return for Equality Commission

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