1. Martin Powell Chief Executive

2. A lack of Appropriate lecturers in structural engineering
The role the Institution can play in addressing the issue

3. Earning the right to speak on a subject

4. Some fundamental questions
Can we quantify the shortage – if indeed there is one?
If there is, then can we measure the impact?
What constitutes an “appropriate lecturer?
Why is the Institution interested?
What should the Institution do to assist?
Academia’s view
Industry’s view

5. Some anecdotal evidence
Known departmental vacancies
Logic to the “research focus” theory
Personal visits to universities
Feedback from JBM
Candid feedback from members – both academic & engineers in practice

6. Evidence of Impact
Improved GCE A level attainment in maths and physics
Maths: 71%-81.8% : A* - C grades
Physics: 71% -78.2%
UK applications to Civil Engineering Courses
+ 18.5%: 2001/2 – 2009/10
Universities are increasing entry tariffs
Could we imply better able students are being recruited to first degree courses?

7. A causal link? Competency in the workplace Assessment tests
Institution chartered membership examination pass rate

8. % Pass-rates: Chartered Membership Examination: 1990-2012

9. What can the Institution do to assist?
Differentiate between:
What the Institution can do directly versus
What the Institution can do in its position as a conduit/interface between the academic and industry communities.
The vitality behind of initiative depends on what you as the academic community want to make of these ideas

10. Institution Support for Academic Teaching (1)
Education Project: now moving to delivery phase
Web portal
Information sharing
Support mechanism
International potential

11. Institution Support for Academic Teaching (1)
Education Project: now moving to delivery phase
Web portal
Information sharing
Support mechanism
International potential
Secondment & Mentoring Schemes
Existing provision (both for academics and students) via the Institution’s Regional Group network
Extension to include specific preparation courses of lecturers for the CM examination

12. Institution Support for Academic Teaching (2)
3. Enhance and revitalise the role of Student Liaison Officer
Strengthen liaison between University & local Institution Community

13. Institution Support for Academic Teaching (2)
3. Enhance and revitalise the role of Student Liaison Officer
Strengthen liaison between University & local Institution Community
Forging a greater link between the Institution and the Constructionarium

14. Institution Support for Academic Teaching (2)
3. Enhance and revitalise the role of Student Liaison Officer
Strengthen liaison between University & local Institution Community
Forging a greater link between the Institution and the Constructionarium
Appointment of Institution Visiting Professors of Structural Engineering
With specific emphasis on teaching

15. Questions & Discussion