Academic Division Meeting Divisional Update 21May 2015 Jon Pink Academic Registrar

KentVision Project Nicholas and Jenny are working together as they did on the Admissions project. We now have an “embryonic” KentVision Support Team which initially is looking after the admissions functionality and report to Steve Holdcroft The project is progressing well with build work now being undertaken. The analysis of what we currently do and what the system can offer (without extensive customisation) is highlighting issues that we need to work through to find a solution. We are looking for additional staff to support the training and business change Add presentation title here in the Slide MasterPage 2

UKVI Updates Teresa May’s speech! The introduction of Biometric Residency Permits (BRPs) which has caused a lot of work but has been successful The Home Office are planning to increase the level of English Language required for entry There is going to be an increasing focus on whether or not students leave the UK after study Add presentation title here in the Slide MasterPage 3