Departmental PGR Lead Ian Douglas
Aims for PGRs Maintaining a healthy PGR population Adjusting to the demands on and by the PGR community Support for progression Support for supervisors Employability of PGRs
PGR Lead - Crucial Role Oversee operational and strategic management of:- Student recruitment & selection Inc. setting and achieving target numbers Liaising with Registry – special cases etc. Scholarships Induction Progress monitoring Supporter and policeman (CoP) TNA & DDP – career opportunity LOAs etc Submission rates Confirmation review Appointment of examiners Study environment Allocating/controlling teaching Supporting/training supervisors (CoP) Promoting student surveys Report into departmental management structures
My concerns Recognition of the importance of the role Workload model Method of appointment to the post Identifying the support you need From the department From the Faculty From the Doctoral Academy