University of Greenwich Strategic Plan 2012-17, 'Making

What this plan means for me
This plan will mean different things to university
students, staff and external stakeholders. At the
conclusion of the planning period, everyone associated
with the university – past, present and future – will
benefi t from the enhanced reputation, the quality of the
outcomes and the material improvements in services
and infrastructure.
The following statements are intended to encapsulate
how various stakeholders will view the university if we
are successful in implementing the plan.
Student
Being accepted to study at the University of Greenwich
was the culmination of many years of hard work. Since
coming here, I have been surprised how much more I have
been able to achieve. My eyes have been opened in so
many ways, and I have had a chance to meet some brilliant
people and try lots of new things. My experiences have
been second to none, and I wouldn’t have missed it for
anything. The courses have been stimulating, the facilities
excellent and the staff top class. I feel I have been well
prepared for whatever the future holds.
Academic staff
The university is a wonderful place to work. I enjoy the
stimulation of interacting with intelligent and engaged
people across all areas of the university who come to
work because they believe that what we do is important.
I have opportunities to help students develop, conduct
ground-breaking research and take my best ideas to
market. Academically, the challenge and reward I receive
is motivating; I feel I am well supported and valued. I am
confi dent about the university’s future and energised by
its growing reputation.
Professional staff
I really enjoy coming to work at the university. Working
in a team with supportive and professional colleagues
is satisfying because I feel that what we achieve really
makes a difference to the university and to our students.
There are good opportunities to make a contribution
to the institution as a whole and to be part of its future
development. I like meeting and working with our huge
and diverse community of students and partners. My hard
work and professionalism are really valued here, and I am
encouraged and supported to participate in professional
development.
Alumni
The day I graduated was one of the best days of my life.
While I was sad to leave my student days behind, I was
confi dent in the future and in my ability to tackle the rigours
of professional life. Obtaining such an interesting position
would not have been possible without the superb education
and training I received at the university. I am pleased to see
how the quality and reputation of the university have grown
in recent years. I am now working with staff at the university
to help the next generation of students and to support
cutting-edge research and enterprise projects.
Partners
I was drawn to the university because of its quality of work.
From the initial contact, my engagement was handled in a
professional manner with minimal bureaucracy. In my area,
the university’s research is highly regarded. My organisation
has benefi ted enormously from the innovative business
approaches that the university is able to recommend and
implement. The graduates I have taken on as placement
students or employees have made an excellent contribution
and have had real impact.
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