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

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

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

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

5. Kolb’s Learning Cycle

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

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