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LATesT NeWs :: eXPRess MAGAZINe 12 New strategic Plan guides Brunel through to 2017 Brunel’s new Strategic plan will launch this Autumn after 18 months of planning and preparation, forming a framework to take the University forward to 2017. The Plan is founded on a commitment to evolution, not revolution, and aims to help us to build on the successes achieved so far. Its key tenet is that Brunel should remain a self-determining University which aims for quality in all aspects of its academic provision. It also focuses on making the University more outward-looking by opening up internal and interinstitutional boundaries, building new partnerships, and encouraging both staff and students to reach out into our community. “The plan is characterised by our desire to consolidate our strengths” The Plan’s introduction outlines its underlying ethos: “Driven by our dedication to excellence and quality in everything we do, this Strategy for 2012-2017… has been designed to confirm Brunel’s place in the top third of UK Higher Education Institutions, as a University with a robust plan of development, a strong aspiration to greatly improve its educational and research activities, and a clear sense of self-determination. The pathway that runs through the Plan is characterised by our desire to consolidate our strengths, to integrate further our research and educational activities, to optimise our infrastructure and accelerate our success.” Agreed by Council in July, the Plan has been through a development process involving extensive consultation, drawing in the views and opinions of students and staff from across the University. It will now be used to inform new three year plans for all Schools and administrative departments, as well as a series of supporting plans concerning key topics such as learning and teaching, research, academic profile, and the University’s estate. Supporting plans for staff and students are also being developed. Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Strategy, Development and External Relations Professor Dany Nobus commented: “Over the past five years, Brunel has gone from strength to strength as a broadbased, research-intensive higher education institution, and this is evidenced by our greatly improved position in the university rankings. “Although the higher education landscape is constantly changing and the uncertainties in the current marketplace of education will need to be carefully managed, Brunel’s 2012-2017 Plan is indicative of our confidence and it shows our determination to build on our recent successes. It will inspire all staff and students to work together on enhancing our academic profile and our international reputation, taking Brunel through its fiftieth anniversary in 2016 and onwards.” Find out more about the Strategic plan Professor Nobus will be visiting Schools and departments during the Autumn Term to bring the University’s Strategic Plan to its staff and students. The University is also building a Strategic Plan website to launch in the Autumn. The site will be interactive, with videos, podcasts, images and information available for download. Staff will be encouraged to build this content into their own external facing materials.
LATesT NeWs :: eXPRess MAGAZINe Strategic priorities for the coming years 13 The Strategic Plan is founded on three major Priorities, each of which comprises a number of Objectives. n Advancing Excellence in our Academic provision • Building on our research successes to meet global challenges of the 21st century • Securing the benefits of a researchled education for our students • Improving the quality of learning opportunities for all our students • Competing more effectively n Crossing Institutional Boundaries on the Basis of open Innovation • Expanding our reach n organising for Success • Providing an enabling culture in which all students and staff feel that they can excel • Ensuring the University is an attractive, safe and inspirational place • Communicating our successes • Ensuring the University is financially and environmentally sustainable and beneficial to society Mission, Vision and Values The University’s Mission and Values have changed to reflect the momentum created over the last five years, while the overarching Vision remains unchanged. our Mission To create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile graduates with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society. our Vision To be a world-class creative community that is inspired to work, think and learn together to meet the challenges of the future. our Values Quality | Ideas | Integrity | Clarity | Empowerment | Community | Sustainability | Partnership | Self-determination
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