College of Engineering and Informatics Deans and Heads Conference Padraic O’Donoghue April 17 th, 2009

Strategic Objectives To be recognised as an international centre for high calibre research in targeted areas To be recognised as the premier provider of engineering and IT professionals in Ireland To create an environment that fosters staff development and ensure a holistic experience for students

College Overview Single School Six Disciplines + DERI – –Will rationalise to four 70 Academic Staff 1170 Students – –875 u-grad (Accredited degrees) – –75 taught p-grad – –50 research masters – –170 PhD

SWOT Analysis 25% Share of Engineering u-grads PhD Share is Above Average

SWOT Analysis 25% Share of Engineering u-grads PhD Share is Above Average Low intake to IT Publications and Citations Below Average

SWOT Analysis 25% Share of Engineering u-grads PhD Share is Above Average Low intake to IT Publications and Citations Below Average Must Address Engagement Focus on Staff

Rigorous Planning SWOT Analysis Redefined Key Academic Directions Integrated with Research Strategy – –External Inputs – –Research Aligned with University Plan – –New Professorial Hires The Rapidly Changing 3 rd Level Environment – –National Priorities, Smart Economy, SSTI, Rationalisation

Major Step Change Required To be a Top Ranked, Research Intensive University, Radical Change is Required – –The way in which we Think and Operate – –Academic Restructuring Underway This Change must Permeate all Levels of the University Strategic Plan Provides Unique Opportunity The Focus must be on the Staff

Engagement Staff Engagement – –Awareness of Responsibilities – –Ranking Metrics – –Research and Funding Student Engagement Civic Engagement – –Extend Service Learning to all Degrees Engagement across the University Industrial Engagement

Staff & Organisation Balanced Workload Model – –Maximise Potential of all Staff Mentoring of Staff – –Target Staff for Research Opportunities Strategic Hiring – –SFI Fundable, Research Priorities Implementation of New Structures – –Will Facilitate the Change that is Needed

Research Build/Focus on Research Priorities Widen Staff Participation – –Incentives Graduate School Implementation Interact with Funding Agencies TTO and Industry Involvement Challenging Targets have been Set

Teaching Informed by Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy U-grad/p-grad Programme Mix – –Marketing Methodology & Teaching Evaluation Accreditation – Engineers Ireland Student Numbers and Quality – –Targets Set

Other Priority Activities Infrastructure and Environment – –New Engineering Building – –Equipment Deficit An Ghaeilge Regional Development Communications Resources

Implementation Set of Action Items with Timelines have been Identified under each Priority Performance Driven, Responsibilities and Targets Strategy Implementation Group will be Established