DoLT Meeting 6 October Curriculum enhancement project Caroline Letherland Project Manager

Curriculum enhancement project Background Key strategic project for L&T, sponsored by PVC Student Education, Prof. Vivien Jones Project supported by LTB and endorsed by VCEG Academically driven and led by Pro- Deans L&T Working in partnership with LUU to bring academic and student perspective together

Curriculum enhancement project: Why we’re doing it Enhancing disciplinary study A curriculum structured for a research intensive university Giving all students the opportunity to broaden their experience An opportunity to refresh assessment methods Encouraging independent learning HE landscape is changing At the heart of the University’s strategy

Curriculum enhancement project: Scope of work Core programme threads threads for inclusion in all UG programmes guidance on how to incorporate within programmes examples of how to demonstrate threads in curriculum Broadening the curriculum defining broader study within and outside the discipline structure for broader study modules outside the main discipline consideration of the funding model

Curriculum enhancement project: Scope of work Modular & academic year structure and assessment consideration of changes to the academic year and their implications optimum balance of compulsory, optional and broader study modules review of assessment at Leeds and alternative recommendations Communications co-ordination of consultation strategy for marketing broad study modules to students internal and external communications strategy liaison with professional bodies and employers

Curriculum enhancement project: Scope of work Administrative impact implications for administrative functions estates implications in relation to teaching space links to the student services review

Curriculum enhancement project Governance Project Board Core programme threads Broadening the curriculum Modular and academic year structure & assessment Communication Administrative Impact Working Group

Curriculum enhancement: How you can contribute Feedback through your Pro-Dean or staff representing your school on the subgroups SLTCs and FLTCs Consultation meetings Local curriculum leaders Engaging colleagues at staff meetings

Curriculum enhancement project: Next steps Meetings of subgroups during October to December to: focus on threads common to all programmes identify the breadth strands in which electives would operate review alternative assessment options to support the curriculum Consultation with faculties/schools late November/early December on the proposals reached from the subgroups First meeting of the Project Board to review proposals 1 December

Curriculum enhancement project: Questions Thank you for your time. Any questions? Caroline Letherland