Fashion and Textiles Staff update College of Design and Social Context Nov 2012

Agenda Opening and welcome – Head of School Keith Cowlishaw Update in terms of the process The Schools future vision and next steps Introduction of the new School Executive School executive members share immediate plans for new role Design and Social context 2 RMIT University©2012

Design and Social context 3 Consultation Implementation PlanningConsult Implementation Planning Consultation Implement Planning Develop implementation plan including change management & communication plan Aug – Oct Plan for transition HoS and Executives into the approved structures Aug – Oct Plan for transition of staff into the approved structuresOct - Jan Plan governance structuresOct-Dec Planning of Accommodation and Facilities, Administration services, Finance management and IT management requirements commences Oct-Dec Consultation & Communication Update website – communications, presentations and Q&AOngoing Communicate appointment of School ExecOct Release communication updatesOngoing Focus groups – Vision and direction for the SchoolNov-Mar 2013 Implementation New School commencedOct Transition HoS and Exec into the approved structuresOct Implement the governance and committee structuresNov - Dec Implement filling of remaining staff positions, using the Staff Transition Guidelines Jan onwards Review and evaluation of the processJuly 2013

Fashion and Textiles into the future RMIT University©2012 Design and Social context 4 Update in terms of the process Education and research leaders in the fashion and textiles domain incorporating design, technology, business and communication Global leadership across aligned industry sectors Key research clusters that captures and incubates design thinking and advanced technologies Total supply / demand chain expertise across fashion and textiles leveraged off an Australian capability Academic program mapping that offers flexibility and mobility A school renowned for its premium resources; leading staff, facilities and environment new School Executive School executive members share immediate plans for new role

School Governance RMIT University©2012 Design and Social context 5 Industry Advisory Group School Executive Research and Innovation Learning and Teaching OH&SMarketingInternational Research Centre and Project Teams

School structure – Fashion and Textiles RMIT University©2012 Design and Social context 6

School structure – Fashion and Textiles RMIT University©2012 Design and Social context 7

Fashion and Textiles RMIT University©2012 Design and Social context 8 Extremely difficult budget- Challenge what we do? Up to end New executive to settle in - Confirm reporting lines and structures - Establish Advanced Materials Research Centre - Seek feedback Space - Collaborative teaching space B511 - Develop Fashion space at Brunswick for Develop F&T space in City 2014

School Exec’s and the vision for their role RMIT University©2012 Design and Social context 9 Robyn Healy- Dep HOS R&I Tina Guglielmino- Dep HOS VET Karen Webster- Dep HOS F&T (HE) Kent Williamson- Director- Business Development Grant Emerson- Chair Learning and Teaching Jamie Robertson- School Manager George Cordova- Finance Manager

Implementation plans and next steps School Executive to confirm new structure through consultation with staff Direct mapping where possible for vacant roles Expression of interest – Advert open to staff within new school Work planning 2013 Feedback: - Design Futures website - Direct Communication - Report back HOS end November - Exec strategic review Dec 18 - Whole of school review Early 2013 RMIT University©2012 Design and Social context 10

Questions and Answers RMIT University©2012 Design and Social context 11