Structure of session Overview of Proposition Focus on 3 aspects Fostering a sense of belonging Ensuring student responsibility Achieving excellence Open discussion 21/08/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Belonging You will become part of a large and welcoming community characterised by: • A strong sense of identity and feeling of belonging. • Good down-to-earth working relationships with staff in your department, student residences and beyond. • A University-wide commitment to openness and inclusivity. • A rich and diverse mixture of people drawing on all types of student and all parts of the UK and the world. • A close connection to the way of life of one of the friendliest, greenest, safest and most affordable cities in the country. Question: How do we foster a ‘sense of identity and feeling of belonging’ at Programme/Departmental/Faculty level? 21/08/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Student responsibility • All our courses require you to play your part as a responsible partner with the University to make the most of research-led learning, working hard, showing the necessary motivation and so developing ultimately into a critical thinker and independent learner. Question: How do we ensure that our students are responsible for their learning? 21/08/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Achieving excellence ‘Your future’ As a Sheffield graduate you will: Achieve excellence in your work; Cultivate your ambitions for your life; Make a difference to the world around you; Work together with other people; Protect your own and society’s future; Lead the way in everything that you do. Questions: What do we want to be excellent in? How do we achieve this? How do we measure this? 21/08/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Open discussion Does the Proposition reflect your understanding of What we do? What we should do? 21/08/2019 © The University of Sheffield