Approaches to Employer Engagement: Kingston University’s Strategy Neil Latham Pro Vice-Chancellor Employer Engagement

The University Comprehensive approach Approx 20,000 students Turnover > £160m / year Capital investment program Teaching excellence Growing research capability Extensive business contacts

Employer Engagement in Context Research Teaching & Learning Workforce Development Enterprise Delivery Demand

Employer Engagement Objectives Create business infrastructure / network Work with partner institutions Develop existing academic framework Innovate! Expand provision

Kolb’s Learning Cycle

Key Challenges Economic environment Employer interest / incentives Dynamic response to industry’s needs Cultural change Managing government’s expectations

Approaches to Employer Engagement: Kingston University’s Strategy Neil Latham Pro Vice-Chancellor Employer Engagement