1. HE in FE Strategy Brian Giddings

2. BACKGROUND HE in 3 out of 4 faculties HE in 3 out of 5 centres Foundation degrees, HNCs, BSc

3. FUTURE New buildings Growth

4. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ELQs Modernising Science Careers MSc Co-funding

5. DIFFICULTIES Timescale Evidence/Data collection Ghost writer

6. PROCESS 1 Appointed ‘consultant’ Objective Ask questions Research Wider perspective Produce document

7. PROCESS 2 Refer to bid to HEFCE for additional student numbers Refer to widening participation strategic assessment Consult Higher Education Planning & Funding Wider internal consultation External consultation with employers (existing & potential employees), HEIs, HEFCE Senior Management Team HE Board, governor representation Governing Body

8. IQER Focused mind Emphasised need for evidence

9. NEXT STEP Final draft Governors Wider consultation