BU Vision and Values Focus Groups Professor John Vinney Vice-Chancellor

Reduction in government subsidies for UG higher education Increased market for PG education Increased market for international activities Concentration of research funding into research-led universities Increased competition: –for-profit providers –FE colleges offering more degrees –US-owned online providers of degrees Universities stream-lining costs and maximising revenues Funding driven by student choice leading to expansion of provision: –2 year degrees –vocational degrees –Part time study 2 Emerging trends

December 2010 Board seminar Series of conversation events for staff and students. March 2011 Further Board seminar Further staff conversation events and discussion at the ICE Forum and Senate meetings Dedicated online discussion board for ULT Half away day with ULT and President and Vice-Presidents of SUBU UET Strategic Thinking Session to develop initial proposals April 2011 Draft framework and initial proposals presented to Board May 2011 Reworked draft shared with staff and students for comment External consultant appointed to offer critical external view June 2011 External consultation launched Focus Groups for Board, staff and students 3 The journey so far...

BU will be an internationally recognised community: empowering students and graduates by creating and sharing knowledge through a unique fusion of excellent education, research and engagement with the professions. BU: Creating, Sharing, Empowering Creating an internationally recognised community Fusing excellent education, research and engagement with the professions Empowering students and graduates Academic Excellence AchievementResponsibilityCreativityAuthenticity 1.Develop strategic international partnerships 2.Build a professional and academic global network 3.Deliver world class research 4.Engage international businesses 5.Embed internationalisation into our curriculum 6.Develop quality partnerships 7.Increase student recruitment 1.Create a powerful fusion of research and professional practice informed teaching 2.Deliver an outstanding student experience 3.Deliver inspirational teaching using the latest technology and best practice 4.Offer real world and relevant learning opportunities 5.Ensure professional accreditation where appropriate 6.Collaborate with individuals and organisations who will help deliver vision 1.Create highly sought after graduates known for their intellectual rigour, critical thinking, professionalism and resilience 2.Build professional development opportunities into all programmes 3.Generate graduates for flexible futures 4.Deliver high quality graduate and professional development 5.Shape good professional practice 6.Embed social responsibility BU Vision 2020 Strategic Themes Strategic Enablers Values People - Engage and support all staff in delivery of the vision; Enhance leadership; Recruit and retain high quality people; Finance - Ensure financial sustainability; Align resources to vision and key strategic priorities; Diversify and grow income streams Environment - Provide world class industry standard facilities; Reduce our impact on the environment; Develop outstanding support services

“I chose to study at BU because I wanted something more than the ‘traditional’ university experience. I wanted to be sure that I was going to get a job afterwards, so I looked for the university with the most placement opportunities and the highest graduate employment rates in England. I also wanted to be confident that I was getting good value for money and that I would have all the support and facilities that I needed, so I looked for a university that consistently scores over 80% in the National Student Survey. Finally, I wanted to go somewhere where I would be more than just a student, so I chose a university that is famous for its sense of community, the quality of its student engagement, and that really listens to the student voice. I chose BU.” 5 What will BU look like in 2020?

BU Vision 2020 BU will be an internationally recognised community: empowering students and graduates by creating and sharing knowledge through a unique fusion of excellent education, research and engagement with the professions

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BU Values Each group will take one of the values and discuss the following question: What will we need to do in order to demonstrate that we are ‘living’ this value at BU? Each group will feedback in plenary one action that will help us to demonstrate that we are ‘living’ this value at BU The values are: Academic Excellence Achievement Authenticity Creativity Responsibility