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Open Staff Forum November 2012

Open Staff Forum November 2012. Welcome. Nicer pic of the welcome banners from 50 th anniversary. Open Staff Forum Nov 2012. Agenda. • Strategic plan 2013-18 • Development of the campus estate • Update on working with external partners for facilities management and catering

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Open Staff Forum November 2012

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  1. Open Staff ForumNovember 2012 • Welcome Nicer pic of the welcome banners from 50th anniversary Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  2. Agenda • • Strategic plan 2013-18 • • Development of the campus estate • • Update on working with external partners for facilities management and catering • • Preparations for Research Excellence Framework 2014 • • Preparations for QAA Institutional Review 2013 • • Teaching & learning enhancement project • New senior appointments Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  3. Agenda • • Strategic plan 2013-18 • • Development of the campus estate • • Update on working with external partners for facilities management and catering • • Preparations for Research Excellence Framework 2014 • • Preparations for QAA Institutional Review 2013 • • Teaching & learning enhancement project • New senior appointments Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  4. Strategic Plan 2013-2018 • Purpose of a new strategic plan – Success of 2009-2015 • Size and Shape: How should the University develop? • Quality: At the core of our mission • Distinctiveness: What makes a “Sussex” graduate/staff? • Eight major goals for achievement by 2018 • Strategic “campaigns”: see next slide • Next steps on preparing our new plan Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  5. Strategic plan: campaigns and themes Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  6. Agenda • • Strategic plan 2013-18 • • Development of the campus estate • • Update on working with external partners for facilities management and catering • • Preparations for Research Excellence Framework 2014 • • Preparations for QAA Institutional Review 2013 • • Teaching & learning enhancement project • New senior appointments Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  7. Development of the campus estate • Campus is key for the identity and development of Sussex • Recent investment £100m – high quality • Masterplan since 2004 has guided our development • Currently being updated and developed: sharing with campus community and discussing with planners • Will focus on high-quality development to improve working environment and green space on campus Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  8. Development of the campus estate Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  9. The masterplan in development Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  10. Residential development – East Slope Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  11. Development of academic space Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  12. Keeping cars on the edge of campus Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  13. Better movement through campus Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  14. Aerial overview Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  15. Agenda • • Strategic plan 2013-18 • • Development of the campus estate • • Update on working with external partners for facilities management and catering • • Preparations for Research Excellence Framework 2014 • • Preparations for QAA Institutional Review 2013 • • Teaching & learning enhancement project • New senior appointments Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  16. External partners update • External partners for facilities management and catering • Will help us to grow and deliver even higher quality services • Aiming for August 2013 transfer • Latest developments: • In competitive dialogue with potential partners • Supporting staff with 1-1 and Q&A sessions • Managers supporting teams through change • Continue to meet unions and Students’ Union • Key new role: Estate Services Director being appointed • Spring 2013: preferred suppliers & TUPE consultation Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  17. Agenda • • Strategic plan 2013-18 • • Development of the campus estate • • Update on working with external partners for facilities management and catering • • Preparations for Research Excellence Framework 2014 • • Preparations for QAA Institutional Review 2013 • • Teaching & learning enhancement project • New senior appointments Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  18. REF 2014 preparations • REF is key for research reputation and funding • Census date October 2013 • REF team in place in Research & Enterprise and Chris Marlin leads, pending Michael Davies’ arrival as PVC • Senior academic staff leading each UoA for Sussex • Currently conducting trial run with submissions 3 Dec • Eligible staff update publications in Sussex Research Online • Code of Practice submitted and awaiting HEFCE approval Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  19. Agenda • • Strategic plan 2013-18 • • Development of the campus estate • • Update on working with external partners for facilities management and catering • • Preparations for Research Excellence Framework 2014 • • Preparations for QAA Institutional Review 2013 • • Teaching & learning enhancement project • New senior appointments Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  20. Quality Assurance Agency: Institutional Review • QAA review of all educational provision (including PGR) • Our QAA self evaluation document due 19 Dec 2012 • Also a USSU student written submission • Panel members visit Sussex in Feb 2013 to agree programme for the visit and request additional info • Review takes place week of 18 March 2013. • We have good story to tell on QAA key theme for 2012/13 student involvement in quality assurance and enhancement - (periodic review of curriculum 2011) • Outcomes more complex than QAA Audit 2008 Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  21. Quality Assurance Agency: Institutional Review Outcomes • Main Outcome: academic standards are met or are not met • In addition 3 areas are subject to a graded judgement: • Quality of student learning opportunities • Enhancement of student learning opportunities • The quality of public information about learning opportunities (a new area) • Graded judgements include: commended; meets expectations; requires improvement to meet; does not meet UK expectations • Finally narrative relating to theme ‘student involvement in quality assurance and enhancement’ Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  22. Agenda • • Strategic plan 2013-18 • • Development of the campus estate • • Update on working with external partners for facilities management and catering • • Preparations for Research Excellence Framework 2014 • • Preparations for QAA Institutional Review 2013 • • Teaching & learning enhancement project • New senior appointments Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  23. Teaching and Learning Enhancement • Invested £1.2m in IT developments last year with positive results • T&L enhancement project with similar funding this year. • Follow up the Periodic Reviews and the feedback from the National Student Survey 2012. • New investments which deliver real improvements in the student experience include: • E-submission and feedback for 2013/14 • Better online signposting of information and advice • Enhanced PC provision for PG research students • Improved lecture recording across all lecture theatres Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  24. Agenda • • Strategic plan 2013-18 • • Development of the campus estate • • Update on working with external partners for facilities management and catering • • Preparations for Research Excellence Framework 2014 • • Preparations for QAA Institutional Review 2013 • • Teaching & learning enhancement project • New senior appointments Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  25. New PVC appointment • Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research: • Professor Michael Davies Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  26. New Head of School appointments • Engineering and Informatics: Professor Diane Mynors • Education and Social Work: Professor Brian Hudson • Mathematical and Physical Sciences: • Professor Peter Coles Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  27. New academic starters (not including research only staff) Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  28. Open discussion Comments and questions? Please wait for a mic so that everybody can hear (including those using the room’s hearing loop) Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

  29. Open Staff Forum • Thank you for coming today Open Staff Forum Nov 2012

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