We are delighted to invite you to our OU Validation Partnerships Conference on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 May at The Open University, Milton Keynes.
Themed “Enhancing Validation Partnerships in a changing landscape", the conference has a full schedule planned and includes time for conversation and networking.
See full programme below.
Tuesday 16 May and Wednesday 17 May 2023
The Open University, Walton Hall
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | |
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11:00 - 11:15 | Arrival at Berrill Reception for registration, tea and coffee |
11:15 - 12:00 | Validation Open House: Admin audits; exam boards; institutional and programme monitoring; institutional (re)approval; programme (re)validation process; and registrations, conferments, and awards Representatives from Validation Partnerships Team |
12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch |
13:00 - 13:10 | Welcome Professor Kevin Shakesheff – Pro Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation |
13:10 - 13:35 | Session 1a: Office for Students (OfS) and regulatory requirements Dr Camilla Briault – Assistant Director, Governance, University Secretary’s Office |
13:35 - 14:10 | Session 1b: Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) and the student journey Anita Kingsman, Talisa Gill, Raja Khan – Legal Counsel, Finance & Business Services |
14:10 - 15:00 | Session 2: Improving student outcomes through enhancement at institutional level: a digital solution Julie Gowen – Assistant Director, Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor, Students Dr Graham Garforth SFHEA – Head of Academic Quality and Standards, Academic Services Jenny Worthington – Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Chief Information Officer Portfolio |
15:00 - 15:15 | Break, tea and coffee |
15:15 - 16:00 | Session 3: Mental health and the student experience Sarah Ashworth BA (Hons) MSc FHEA – Schools and Families Programme Director, The Charlie Waller Trust |
16:00 - 16:30 | Session 4: Student support post-pandemic: what is effective student support? Mr Billy Khokhar – Head of Student Support (Access and STEM), Academic Services |
16:30 - 16:45 | Roundtable - Wrap-up discussions |
16:45 - 17:00 | Close Mr Paul Beeby – Director, OUVP |
17:00 - 17:30 | Drinks reception |
17:30 - 17:45 | Transfer to hotel |
19:00 | Private dinner at the hotel |
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | |
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9:00 - 9:30 | Registration, tea and coffee |
9:30 - 9:50 | Welcome Mr Phil Kenmore – Director, Corporate Development and Partnerships, Business Development Unit |
9:50 - 10:30 | Session 5: Digital Innovation for teaching and learning Professor Denise Whitelock – Director, Institute of Educational Technology (IET) |
10:30 - 10:50 | Break, tea and coffee |
10:50 - 11:00 | Transfer to Library Meeting Rooms |
11:00 - 12:10 | Session 6: Breakouts (30 mins simultaneously x2)
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12:10 - 12:20 | Transfer back to the Berrill Lecture Theatre |
12:20 - 12:40 | Closing Session: Adding value to the partnership with OUVP Mr Paul Beeby – Director, OUVP |
12:40 | Close / End of conference / Lunch-2-Go |
To confirm your attendance at the conference, please click the 'book now' button below and submit your booking form by Thursday 16 March.
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