1. Student Employment for Enhancement at Birmingham City University Stuart Brand Jamie Morris 24 January 2013

2. Motivation for Student Engagement Need for more active engagement in all aspects of learning experience Retention, progression and achievement Sense of “something missing” – learning community Easy to persuade senior groups!

3. Partnership: University and SU Work with the Students’ Union – out with the bickering, adversarial stuff!! Officers with vision General Manager support Membership Engagement Manager

4. Student role in CELT Student engagement initiatives: Student Academic Partners (SAP) Student Academic Mentoring Programme (StAMP) Collaborative Student Partner Projects Student Engagement Brochure Higher Education Academy (HEA) Initiatives

5. Part of a Community Student Engagement: a reciprocal relationship The balance of professionalism and friendship A sense of pride and belonging A new approach and attitude to University

6. My professional development Network of contacts The importance of ‘giving something back’ Leadership and Interpersonal Skills Awareness of the institution Critical Analysis

7. My personal development New challenges Development of my personal identity – the importance of my career. Professional skills Flexibility to develop