1. THE DEAN’S DILEMMA The SUMS Experience
SEPTEMBER 2014
THE DEAN’S DILEMMA The SUMS Experience

2. Sheffield University Management School (SUMS)
Welcome to SUMS!
Professor David Oglethorpe
Dean of School

3. SUMS is… A research-led University, Faculty and School;
Made up of leading research academics in:
Entrepreneurship & Enterprise
Accounting & Finance
Marketing
Supply Chain Management
Human Resource Management
Work Psychology
Strategy & International Business
Supported by excellent professional services staff;
Committed to an outstanding student experience.

4. SUMS is…
One of only 58 Business or Management Schools worldwide to be ‘Triple accredited’

5. SUMS Mission & Vision Mission:
To use our world class research base to develop knowledgeable and employable students, promote socially-responsible work practices and have a positive impact on organisations and society throughout the world.
Vision:
To be recognised as a leading international management school known for delivering an outstanding student experience and impactful socially-responsible research in a collegiate learning environment.

6. SUMS is…. I am not the Dean, I am your Dean
Let me know, give me feedback, have your say.
Keep up with my blog:

7. The SUMS Student Experience
How will you learn?
Dr Nicki Newman
Director for Undergraduate Teaching Quality

8. Aims:
To provide research led, high quality and student centred learning and teaching
To develop students’ subject knowledge and skills and an understanding of the wider environment
To develop students’ ability to solve problems, make ethical decisions, communicate effectively and work in teams
To prepare students for future employment

9. Delivery: Lectures Tutorials/Seminars Workshops
Computer aided learning
Independent reading
Group work

10. Assessment: Exams Coursework Business Reports Videos Podcasts
Presentations
Peer reviews
Online/class tests

11. The SUMS Student Experience
How do we help you develop a career?
Ian Proctor
Head of External Relations

12. External relations: Careers Advice Placements
Graduate Job Opportunities
Professional Body Associations
Corporate Engagement
Company Visits
Skills Development
Student Projects
Summer Schools
Alumni Relations

13. Employability pathway:
Year 1
Careers Discovery Series
Year 2
Management Plus
Mentor programme
Year 3
1-2-1 Careers Advisor support

14. Careers Discovery Series:
Purpose: To give students an insight and raise awareness into what to expect from a career in a particular industry sector.
Series of 6:
Self employment,
consultancy,
Marketing,
HR,
Logistics/Supply-chain/Manufacturing
Banking and Finance

15. Who we work with:

16. Networking……..

17. University declared top enterprise educator in the UK
The University of Sheffield has been named the UK’s top enterprise educator for its pioneering work to empower academics with the skills needed to ensure their students become innovative and enterprising graduates.
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18. Who YOU work for:
Top 10 destinations over the past 5 years 2013 cohort, 97% employed, 83% in graduate level job or further study.

19. The Dean’s List: What makes a SUMS’ student the best?
The Dean’s Dilemma
The Dean’s List:
What makes a SUMS’ student the best?

20. What makes a SUMS student the best?
We want you to complete the template and tell us what will make YOU as a SUMS student distinct.
How do you see yourself developing while studying at SUMS, what are the values that matter, how will you make a difference, what will your priorities be and who will you become?

21. The Dilemma
Complete the 5 slide template to explain to the Dean what will make you different as a SUMS student and graduate.

22. Show us what makes a SUMS student different?
Complete the caption to summarise how the value in question should be described
Using the template take a photo or upload an image relevant to each caption
Every group member must be included at least once in the slide deck of each group

23. Help: Drop in sessions: Wednesday 9.00 – 10.30 in the Courtyard Café
Thursday 1.30 – 2.45 in the Courtyard Café
Twitter -#deansdilemma

24. Deciding the Winners
The best entry will be used to shape the requirements of the Dean’s List
The Programme team will select the winning entries
The winners will receive a prize of a box at a Sheffield Steelers (ice-hockey) game.
Announced at Friday’s reception in the Courtyard Cafe