University College Birmingham Strategic Plan - 2021-2024

5 4 WWW.UCB.AC.UK 2021–2024 STRATEGIC PLAN WE WILL: HOW? MEASURE OF SUCCESS Design an industry informed, innovative, challenging and flexible curriculum that best prepares graduates for the industries we serve Establish newly formed Industry Liaison Groups for each curriculum area. Improved student recruitment across a diverse range of programmes, with positive feedback on the level industry exposure, collected through Module Review. REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS • Supports the University’s objectives in its efforts to comply with Condition B1 of our registration with the OfS Continue to develop further, digital technologies that enhance learning in either the physical or virtual location Deliver on the Digital Strategy, with its focus on ensuring all staff and students can make the most of the digital tools and opportunities. Staff are supported to maintain excellent teaching and digital skills and to make full use of them in the curriculum. The establishment and supported development of Digital Champions among the academic teams. Provide outstanding, inspirational teaching that raises the aspirations of learners to achieve their full potential, whether that be further study or employment Provide opportunities for staff to access relevant workplace settings to ensure our teaching and curriculum offer remains current. Recruit teachers who are not just knowledgeable but also passionate about their subject. Provide forums to share best practice and encourage peer observations by way of, for example, Teaching Triads. Use teachers and alumni as role models. • Improved student satisfaction with regard to the quality of teaching • Nominations from students for the Spotlight on Great Teaching Awards • Teaching Excellence Framework • The number of staff gaining HEA fellowship • Becoming an Ofsted Outstanding provider REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS • Supports the University’s objectives in its efforts to comply with Conditions B3 and B6 of our registration with the OfS Provide state-of-the-art facilities and resources that foster a positive learning environment Continuing our proud record of capital improvement with targeted investment in areas which will show tangible benefits to our students. Reflected in Ofsted findings and in improved results in the Learning Resources and Community sections of the National Student Survey. TEACHING AND LEARNING PRIORITIES We are committed to enhancing learning and teaching for all of our students at UCB and we are constantly challenging ourselves to innovate, inspire and share outstanding practice. Our approach to learning and teaching is informed by our desire to enhance student outcomes and satisfaction, but it is also about ensuring that our students are part of a collaborative, engaging and transformative learning environment.