Welsh School of Architecture: Teaching

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1 Teaching The School aims to provide an inspiring and enriching educational experience for students and staff by teaching from a world leading research and scholarship base. It will continue to develop integration across all aspects of the subject, with project based studio teaching providing the focus. It will provide students with a full appreciation of the history and theory of architecture and the role of architecture in meeting today s societal needs. The curriculum will integrate the low carbon and sustainability agenda into teaching with particular attention to resource use and an appreciation of new materials for building construction. The School will develop its IT teaching in the BSc and March courses and ensure the School has adequate space and IT resources to support its teaching, in order to meet the needs of professional graduates. The School will encourage effective student led and autonomous learning and to continue its established record of professional and personal development planning which is referred to as reflective practice It will continue to support the studio ethos in the school and to find ways to increase the amount and quality of space in the Bute Building. It will aim to continue to produce students who are valued by the profession and who can compete successfully in the economic climate of today and the future, with skills that are valued by the architectural profession and transferable to other sectors. It will engage with industry in these challenging economic times to ensure its teaching courses remain attractive and relevant. It will continue to maintain entry standards to its undergraduate courses at a high level, whilst widening access, in particular from the region, for example, through awareness raising activities such as the recent public engagement events, exhibitions and workshops. It will pursue the focused development of its Masters programmes. It has developed a suite of taught Masters programmes, some in collaboration with other Schools, with a total student cohort of 96.5 FTE (2010/2011). It is analysing the feasibility of considering introducing new Masters courses in the subject areas of Conservation and Materials in order to complement its research aspirations in these fields. It will explore new income streams, for example, through international summer schools, international collaborations in teaching and research and CPD courses. Funding for a business development support administration resource to support these activities (from its innovation and engagement bid) has been recently secured. It aims to further internationalise teaching links for staff and students, with China, USA, Switzerland, Chicago, and the British University in Dubai. 1

2 It will increase the School s public profile through the publication of a prospectus and yearbook. The School is preparing for an RIBA visiting board in Learning, Teaching & Assessment Strategy Priority: To continue to deliver teaching of the highest quality and to ensure appropriate resources are allocated to this at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Aims Maintain and improve the student experience by teaching from a world leading research and scholarship base. Recognised & well regarded by professional bodies, & the University Develop further our postgraduate provision& explore new income streams Widen access to undergraduate courses whilst continuing to maintain standards Success factors ( what we aim to achieve if our strategy is successful) Develop the curriculum to make the best use of staff interests and experience, and in accordance with RIBA criteria. Maintain and develop studio led learning. Maintain and develop design led teaching Increased student led and autonomous learning. Develop the curriculum in collaboration with School research staff. Our graduates are appropriately equipped and have the necessary skills that are valued by the profession and that are transferable to other sectors. Successful re-validation of BSc/MArch (Parts 1 and 2 of architects qualifications) and Dip/MA in Professional Studies (Part 3) by the RIBA in 2012 Positive feedback from Registry of all taught programmes as part of the annual quality assurance reviews and evaluations and specifically Periodic Review in June Achieve international and national awards such as Athena swan Improvements in the student feedback on the quality of the courses and study with the School. New MSc courses are introduced (e.g Conservation and Materials) Introduction of summer schools and build on existing links with China, USA, Switzerland, Chicago and BUiD. Demand for places on courses is sustained or increased with an increase in enquiries. Investigate the viability of CPD courses for professionals which will generate additional income to the School. Detailed business cases and financial forecasts will be developed for each course to ensure that they are viable to run. An inclusive culture in which diversity is valued and there is fully accessible learning and teaching which promotes equality Provide equal opportunities for those from non-traditional backgrounds 2

3 Learning, Teaching & Assessment Strategy Key Performance Indicators (targets that enable us to measure progress towards our success factors) Improve the NSS satisfaction rating from 91% (2010/11) to 95% An increase in the number of learning and teaching sessions being delivered by research leads. Maintain or improve our UGT overseas student numbers target which is currently set at 15% Successful revalidation of BSc/MArch (Parts 1 and 2 of architects qualifications) and Dip/MA in Professional Studies (Part 3) following a RIBA visit during 2012 Successful completion of the curriculum review and Periodic Review in 2011 All teaching staff subject to Peer Review of Teaching at least once per academic year. All PGT courses are able to recruit to full capacity. Maintain or improve PGT FTE numbers. Our 2010/11 student numbers are 96.5 FTE students. Overseas student numbers exceed projections by 10% in 2012/13 and for subsequent years. Increase overall student satisfaction on the quality of all courses. Investigate the possibility of additional income from summer schools and CPD courses Demonstrable improvement in performance by students who have received additional support Generate additional income from international teaching links 3

4 Actions - People Monitor and review the and organisation implementation of the appraisal system to align it with changes in the School s learning and teaching strategy. Develop an academic workload model. Support staff in skills development to enhance their contribution to learning, teaching & assessment. Support development of scholarship through teaching for Teaching & Scholarship staff. Welsh School of Architecture: Learning, Teaching & Assessment Strategy Implement administration processes/resources to support teaching objectives. Recognise and value the development and delivery of PGT courses. Identify teaching duties and responsibilities through the workload model that supports PGT teaching. Ensure that overseas students are fully integrated and that the School supports every learner to maximise their potential. Actions - Estates and information infrastructure Develop IT teaching and ensure that the School provides sufficient resources. Develop and implement a space improvement plan by the end of 2012/13 This will require a clear link between the University Estates strategy and the School Provide sufficient physical and virtual resources which are fit for purpose. Develop and implement a space improvement plan by the end of 2012/13 This will require a clear link between the University Estates strategy and the School Develop e-learning for PGT. Develop and implement a space improvement plan by the end of 2012/13 This will require a clear link between the University Estates strategy and the School Actions - Investment and Financial Management Commit resources to teaching strategic priorities within the School. Link workload model to financial planning/allocation of resources. Commit resources to teaching strategic priorities within the School. Commit resources to teaching strategic priorities within the School. Develop detailed business cases and financial forecasts for PGT courses to ensure that courses are sustainable and that we charging the correct fees which will generate surplus income to the School. 4

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6 Organisation chart Head of School Note: Management Meeting re: Space, Timetabling & Facilities Chair: CC Undergraduate/PGT Staff/Student Panel Chair: Rotating Board of Studies Chair: JO Members: All Teaching Staff Learning and Teaching Assessment Committee Chair: AR Members: All Scheme Convenors/Year Chairs Professor Phil Jones School Board Chair: PJJ Secretary: AG/JP Members: JO, WF, IPK, RW, SK, AR, CT, SAL,, JH, ME,, AH,DKA Staff Meeting Chair: IPK Secretary: AG/JP Members: All Staff Innovation and Engagement Committee Chair: SAL Secretary: CRiBE Administrator Members: WF, JG, HJ, SAL, MMB, MMcV, CT, PT, SAWSA rep, AL School Executive Chair: PJJ Secretary: AG/JP Members: IPK, CT, WF, SAL, AG/JP School Committee Chair: CT Members: PJJ, WF, AH, WP, CT, DKA, SAL, RW,, RW, ME, SK, PP Admission Committee Chair: MM Secretary: AC BSc Scheme Review Committee Chair: JH MArch Scheme Review Committee Chair: WF Taught Masters Degrees Scheme Convenor: DKA Digital Strategy Group Chair: WJ Members: All teaching staff Ethics Ethics Committee Chair: WP Members: AH, CT, AR, JO, MGZP, DKA, DC (CPLAN) Students Students Committee Chair: AH Members: CT, AH, SK, ME, RW, PGR students Scheme Convenor: JH Year Chairs/Year Tutors 1-SC/JO, 2-CS/MM, 3-JH Leaders 1-JO, CS, RW, SS, KW 2-MM, IPK, KW, JO 3-JH, CBS, AH, AR Subject Specialists - Technology Coordinator : IPK - Digital Teaching: WJ - Vertical Studio: SC/SP Scheme Convenor: WF Year Chairs 4-MMB, 5-WF Year Tutors 4-AR, 5-AR Leaders 4-SAL, AR, SCoombs, MMB 5-SAL, WF, AH Thematic Studio Leaders RW, PS, WF, WJ, RT, SCoombs REF Committee Chair: CT Members: ME,, RW, SK, AH, SAL, PJJ Groups s MSc in Theory & Practice in Sustainable Design Leader: JG Leaders: JG, SS, DKA, SL, MSc in Environmental Design of Buildings Leader: TBC Leaders: JG, SS, DKA, SL, IPK, Architecture Science Masters Scheme Review Committee Chair: DKA (also ASM Coordinator) Secretary: CH MSc in Buildings Energy & Environment- Performance Modelling Leader: DKA Leaders: DKA, CBdeS, JG, SS, SL, Dip/Prof Studies Scheme Review Committee Chair: SAL Secretary: CH Dip/MA in Prof Studies Leader: SAL Leaders: SAL, Urban Design Scheme Review Committee Chair MMB Secretary: CPLAN MA in Urban Design Leader: MMB Leaders: MMB & CPLAN Staff Architecture Practice Group: Chair: RW Sec: KL Members: All Archi Practice and research active staff Architecture Science Group Chair: ME Sec: KL Members: All Archi Science research active staff Architecture, History & Theory Group Chair: SK Sec: KL Members: All Archi History and Theory research active staff for in the Built Environment (CRIBE) Commercial Manager: HJ Design Unit Wales (DRU_W) Manager: WF for Education in Built Environment (CEBE) CW Manager: CB Academic Coordinator: AR for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment (SUDOBE) CT Low Carbon Institute (LCRI) pp Practice & Advance ment in South Asian Design & Architectu re PRASADA AH 6