University of Hertfordshire Strategic Plan 2007 - 2012
University of Hertfordshire Strategic Plan 2007 - 2012
University of Hertfordshire Strategic Plan 2007 - 2012
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Far Reaching Engagement<br />
with the Community<br />
The <strong>University</strong> plays a key role in the economic, social and cultural health <strong>of</strong> the community, working<br />
closely with the <strong>University</strong> Court.As a large and complex organisation, the <strong>University</strong> takes a positive<br />
approach to community issues.<br />
We will:<br />
work proactively with community leaders in areas <strong>of</strong> deprivation, to raise career and educational<br />
aspirations from primary age onwards<br />
launch a new community engagement function to promote positive community relations<br />
progress the economic and social impact study action plan, and monitor its implementation<br />
develop a campaign to encourage cultural donation and philanthropy for the benefit <strong>of</strong><br />
our students<br />
work closely with our FE partner colleges to provide diverse and accessible opportunities for higher<br />
education for <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> residents<br />
extend community activities in volunteering, sports and the arts to reach and benefit a wider<br />
section <strong>of</strong> our community<br />
extend knowledge transfer into our community activities, building learning networks within our<br />
neighbourhood<br />
develop embedded, student-focused social and cultural activities to enrich the<br />
student experience<br />
embed sustainability into our business model and the ethos <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong><br />
maximise the use <strong>of</strong> our physical resources by opening them up for community use.
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