University of Greenwich Strategic Plan 2012-17, 'Making

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Universities are fundamentally social constructs, and it
is the contributions of staff, students and stakeholders,
singularly and in concert, that defi ne progress and
achievement. We understand the importance of providing
high-quality experiences for all associated with the
university because this is how they will undertake their best
work and attain the highest levels of excellence.
The experiences of students – integrating academic and
non-academic activities – are increasingly viewed as a
key discriminator in the selection of where to study. We
will work to integrate better all aspects of a student’s
life at university. Providing high-quality education that is
appropriately matched to the individual student’s needs,
location and mode of study is a central focus of all at the
university.
“University isn’t just
about education, it’s a
life development tool. My
involvement in the Students’
Union and as NUS delegate
and secretary was the best
thing I’ve ever done.”
Charmaine Kemp,
BA Hons Business Studies and
Marketing
The value of a rewarding relationship between student and
tutor cannot be underestimated. We intend to strengthen our
tutoring system to ensure that all of our students are able to
benefi t.
It is our staff more than anything else who will determine the
level of success we will enjoy. It is crucial that we develop
the capabilities, competence and confi dence of our staff,
individually and collectively, in the best possible way.
Improving their active participation in the decision-making
process will positively infl uence the effi ciency and quality of
teaching and other services we offer to our students.
Our students and staff are drawn from over 100 countries
and bring many personal and cultural experiences that
contribute signifi cantly to the richness of life within the
university. We will continue to develop links with overseas
peer institutions to allow staff and students to experience
other cultures and to facilitate intellectual exchanges.
We will ensure that our programmes and activities refl ect
the increasingly international focus of our research and
educational work.
The university is an active participant in developing and
sustaining our local communities. We wish to extend the
many mutually benefi cial collaborative initiatives that have
been established over many years. In particular, we will
support more projects on student and staff volunteering,
provide greater community access to learning and research
resources, and continue to use university physical assets for
the good of local citizens and community groups.
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