University of Greenwich Strategic Plan 2012-17, 'Making

Our strategic objectives
Objective 1
Learning and teaching
Maximising the individual
potential and satisfaction of
students through outstanding
learning and teaching.
We are widely recognised for the quality of our learning
and teaching, and the experiences our students enjoy. The
underlying rationale for future learning and teaching is to build
on past success by continuing to develop the potential of
individual students. The shift from what students know to what
they can do on graduation will be realised through activities
that bring together both subject expertise and the attributes
that employers value. We are committed to providing learning
opportunities for students to develop their knowledge, creativity
and employability skills.
A focus on both academic achievements and employment
outcomes is a central driver for our strategy. We will ensure
that we have the best academic portfolio for the future, bearing
in mind our wish to improve standards in an increasingly
competitive market place. In developing learning and teaching,
we will focus on the quality of all stages of the student journey,
from induction, through active engagement with study, to
graduation and beyond.
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To achieve our learning and teaching strategic objective,
we have set three transformational projects which deal with
curriculum design and enrichment, programme delivery and
learning environments. An ambitious plan to enrich our curricula
will enhance the fulfilment of our students’ potential. These new
curricula will focus on active inquiry, practice-based learning,
collaborative relationships and the centrality
of student experiences.
We will develop teaching, learning and assessment
approaches that reach the highest standards of excellence
as defined by best practice in the sector. The development
of e-learning and associated e-materials will support the
engagement of staff and students in high-quality, locationindependent
learning.
We will ensure high-quality social provision, learning resources,
personal tutoring and pastoral care. The university estate will
continue to be improved so that it provides flexible learning
spaces supported by a robust technical infrastructure.
Mindful of the need to raise standards and to meet growing
internal and external performance expectations, we will
become increasingly selective in our admissions policy. We
believe strongly that we should provide opportunities to those
who will benefit from higher education, and we will continue
to target financial assistance and study support to minimise
barriers to entry and progression.
The University of Greenwich has long had an international
outlook, both in terms of the make-up of our student body and
the topics that are studied and researched. We have one of
the largest international student populations in the country. In
future years, we will continue to extend our international profile,
partnerships and programmes to ensure that we reflect the
global nature of the modern education and business worlds.
“A university that has an
excellent record in teaching
– ranked first in London for
teaching excellence.”
The Universities & Science Minister,
the Rt Hon David Willetts MP,
February 2012
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