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Higher Education Landscape Address: Key Changes and Strategic Directions for 2009-2014

In Mark Cleary's Annual Address to the Assembly on November 24, 2008, he addresses the multifaceted landscape of higher education, exploring both external factors—such as demographic changes, funding shifts, and international student markets—and internal environmental dynamics, including workforce planning and leadership strategies. Cleary emphasizes the importance of adaptability amidst uncertainty and the need for new partnerships across sectors. Highlighting the institution's strengths and strategic directions, he outlines a vision for enhancing student experiences and fostering international engagement while planning for the upcoming years.

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Higher Education Landscape Address: Key Changes and Strategic Directions for 2009-2014

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  1. MARK CLEARY Annual Address to Assembly 24th November 2008

  2. HIGHER EDUCATION LANDSCAPE • External environment: home • External environment: international • Internal environment • Key change issues

  3. EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT: HOME (i) • Certainty of uncertainty • Changing demographics – age/ composition/participation • Changes in fee regime/funding

  4. EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT: HOME (ii) • Comprehensive spending review (CSR) • Increased scrutiny of mission • New partnership structures – city/region; health; schools; private providers; FE sector

  5. SHORT-TERM VOLATILITY • Impact on student demand/participation rates • Impact on employer engagement strategies • Cost of investments • Need for greater flexibility

  6. EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT: INTERNATIONAL • Changing/new student markets • Bologna process • New delivery modes and partnerships • Risk exposure in o/s markets

  7. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT (i) • Workforce planning/HR issues • System flexibility • Do we celebrate diversity? • Pay/reward regimes • Maximising internal efficiency

  8. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT (ii) • Leadership and management • Philosophy of learning/a learning contract? • Delivering focussed high quality RKT • Enabling and motivating staff

  9. OUR STRENGTHS • Critical and applied focus • Strong student experience • Learning, research, KT connections • Synergy with city/region • International, socially progressive perspective • Continued capacity for investment

  10. Planning for 2009-14 • Communicating and listening • Confidence in our strengths

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