1. External Examiners’ Conference - Strategy 2020 January 2015 Rachel Cowie Director of Academic Services

2. The Crowded HE Market Where does UWE Bristol sit? Strategy 2020 development work suggested: UWE Bristol known for: Inclusive and supportive Locally connected / embedded Quality learning and teaching Degrees that lead to jobs Professional Innovative BUT... We under played Bristol There was a lack of clarity about our USP We should: Maximise impact of partnerships Focus our mission on transforming student’s lives Put learning more clearly at the centre Ensure high level of professional accreditation/ practice-orientated approach Be responsive, agile and forward-looking Strong reputation in Malaysia and Vietnam but less well-known across the UK (although this is not uncommon for universities) What do we want to be known for? Best for professionally recognised and practice- oriented programmes Best for connecting and working with our local and regional economy, businesses and communities, and international partners Best for being digitally advanced, agile and responsive in the way we work Best for being inclusive and global in outlook and approach

3. How are we going to get there? Outstanding Learning Ready and Able Graduates Research with Impact Strategic Partnerships, Connections and Networks People: Performance and Development Place: Estate, Infrastructure, Facilities Activities across our priorities are aimed at: -Differentiation -Making academic and support service performance outstanding -Maintaining our position and student numbers -Ensuring the University is in a stable position This involves: -Major change programmes -Enhancement and continuous improvement -Business as usual Enablers Priorities

4. 4 Faculties :Business & Law (FBL) Bristol Business School, Law, Bristol Institute of Legal Practice Environment & Technology (FET) Engineering, Design & Mathematics, Architecture & Built Environment, Geography & Environmental Management, Computer Science & Creative Technologies Health & Applied Sciences (HAS) Allied Health Professions, Health & Social Sciences, Nursing & Midwifery, Biological, Biomedical & Analytical Sciences Arts, Creative Industries & Education (ACE) Art & Design, Arts & Cultural Industries, Film & Journalism, Education Led by Executive Deans/PVCs Supported by Associate Deans, Academic Directors, Heads of Department University Structures – Faculties

5. Professional Services – Centralised support – Faculty facing – Main Contacts : Academic Services Student Administration Team (papers, boards, visit arrangements) Learning & Teaching Enhancement Team – External Examining (contracts, reports)

6. Quality Management & Enhancement Framework (QMEF) Procedural framework supporting the Enhancement of Quality of Learning & Teaching Resources available for you Resources