One of London’s Leading Universities Staff Development Conference on Access, Recruitment and Admissions to Higher Education Raising the Stakes in Higher Education: When Only the Best Will Do Prof David Maguire 7 th June, 2012

One of London’s Leading Universities Outline University of Greenwich Changing Landscape of UK HE Our Strategic Plan Access, Recruitment and Admissions Implications

One of London’s Leading Universities University of Greenwich Multi-school, campus-based university in SE London and Kent Excellent campus facilities: “More breathtaking than the Versailles of Louis XIV” The Independent Greenest university in the country: 1st People & Planet Green League 2012 Largest university in London (by student numbers) “Best university in London for Teaching Excellence” The Sunday Times, 2011

One of London’s Leading Universities University of Greenwich World leading research: Tsetse fly work in Africa voted 8th most important discovery by a UK university in the past 60 years Universities UK Greenwich alumnus Nobel prize: Charles Kao (fibre optic technology); John Morton’s research acknowledged in Al Gore’s prize (climate change) Award wining staff and students – 7 Times Higher Awards – 4 National Teaching Fellows – Queens Anniversary Award – Numerous student prizes

One of London’s Leading Universities Changing Landscape of UK HE Students at the Heart of the System White Paper – Marketisation of HE – New funding model Globalisation of HE – Immigration challenges New Technologies

One of London’s Leading Universities Implications of Changes for Greenwich Greater competition – Traditional UK universities – New providers Need to up our game: only the best will do – Focus on quality – Set high expectations – Concentrate resources on what we can do well – Eliminate bad practice and poor performance

One of London’s Leading Universities Strategic Plan Vision: “In 2017 we will have an enhanced reputation as a leading London university” Strategic Goals – Learning & Teaching – Research & Enterprise – Community & Experiences – Services & Infrastructure

One of London’s Leading Universities Values and Behaviours

One of London’s Leading Universities Selected Indicators of Success KPI Students’ average tariff entry score % Student retention8793 % Student good honours degree5065 % Student employability and further study (as measured by the DLHE) 83Above sector median, currently 90%

One of London’s Leading Universities Greenwich and Access National agenda has changed – From widening participation to social mobility Funding changes mean that our undergraduate numbers will shrink by ~5% in 12/13 Greenwich consistently exceeds WP benchmark targets (social class, state schools, mature, ethnic minorities) Our focus is now on improving quality outcomes (admissions, retention, progression, awards, employment)

One of London’s Leading Universities Improving Entrant Quality Create the right portfolio of programmes Raise our standing and reputation Market the University effectively Position the University Target the right schools/colleges Set high expectations Provide full-cycle support programmes Admit students with the capacity and motivation to succeed Enhance retention Successful outcomes

One of London’s Leading Universities Summary Thank you for the great job you do in access, recruitment and admissions The University is in good shape Our plan is to focus on improving quality With hard work and intelligent action we will be able to realise our vision