OBJECTIVE: [Insert Number] DESCRIPTION: TIMESCALE(S): DATE SET: MID-POINT REVIEW Achieved On target Behind Schedule Revised No longer applicable Please Tick: Describe progress against objective: END OF YEAR REVIEW Achieved On Target Partially Not Achieved No longer applicable Please Tick: Describe progress against objective:
Appendix A – Objective Guidance – guidelines for use in PDR conversations All objectives should be written in line with SMART criteria. This document shows which activities the objectives could relate to but is not an exhaustive list. These should be developed into objectives and recorded on the Performance Development Review Form. LEARNING AND TEACHING RESEARCH E/E/M COVERS ALL 3 GROWTH QUALITY ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH ICZs/ENGAGEMENT/ENTERPRISE /MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL Build realistic but high quality and sustainable growth through existing and new programmes whilst maintaining high standards of support of students and delivery of content Academic Improvement and high quality delivery of programmes and academic support Development of academic portfolio to meet future student needs/demands. Ensure we are proactive in delivery methods and content as well as introduction of new modules and programmes High impact research aiming for international importance and driving esteem & reputation. Active bidding and successful grant applications incorporation collaboration and Contribution to the management of the School and University. Drive opportunities for engagement and enterprise through the ICZs – ensuring a wide range of partnerships which are beneficial to both the student and the University Development of international relationships which contribute to academic delivery and diversification, engagement activities, enterprise opportunities and research collaborations Key Deliverables/KPIs Key Deliverables/KPIs Eg Key Deliverables/KPIs Eg Key Deliverables/KPIs Key Deliverables/KPIs Eg Key Deliverables/KPIs
Eg UG home/EU – meet programme level recruitment targetsPGT – meet programme level recruitment targets PGR – meet programme level recruitment targets International UG/PG recruitment targets Exploration and development of different markets eg as appropriate, open learning, summer schools, franchise Engagement with recruitment activities to support admissons – contribute and deliver as appropriate for role NSS – increase in % for all questions asked in NSS by Programme as per defined targets/actions on NSS action plan Compliance with all academic regulations and school policies in support of academic excellence improvement, meeting appropriate deadlines(e.g PALs) Meeting of programme level targets for retention and progression Completion of PDRs within the cycle timescales – either as reviewer or reviewee Financial Acumen/Sustainability(director only) eg managing HPLs budgets, capital expenditure, WLB Use of up to date technology to enhance the learning experience and innovative enhancements to this Contribute to new Programme Development- as defined in conjunction with eg Director and Programme Leader Collaboration both internally and externally to enhance academic delivery through projects such as: Creative Campus Engineering Showcase Dementia Institute Media City SIIS Industry partnership/collaborations Deliver outcomes based on 5 year research plan submitted to the school. Bidding and Grant success PhD supervision and completion Numbers of papers produced and their REF rating, impact etc Citations ICZ agenda As appropriate to collaborate with other individuals and support the delivery of strategically important objectives, eg. CREATE SIMF Industry Partnerships Sandwich courses FE relations HOME CFCCA Live Briefs School Management roles eg Programme Leader, Admissions, Open Days Cultivating enterprise activities – would need specific projects defining Eg As appropriate to work with and support the AD International to deliver strategically important objectives eg ROI – international income Course development Partnerships Research Collaborations International conferences Example Objective Recruitment targets for Module x for 2016/17 are met. Example Objective Overall NSS Total Satisfaction Score for Programme X for 2016/17 increases by 2% Example Objective Complete the documentation required for consideration of new module Y to the standard required and by the relevant deadline Example Objective During the academic year complete 3 bids and receive one grant award Example Objective Agreed 2 new partnerships with external bodies by July 2017, which enable a minimum of 5 new student placements Example Objective Attend 2 international conferences and present 1 paper by August 2017
Measured by: Numbers registered at the beginning of the year Activities undertaken to ensure these numbers eg open days, school visits, interviews Involvement in clearing Measured by: Actual increase Completion of any tasks assigned from the NSS action plan Attendance at Programme NSS meetings Measured by: All documents received on time and contained all information needed Liaison with colleagues at meetings and via email to ensure they are up to date Resolution of any issues raised in a timely fashion Measured by: Bidding documents submitted on time and containing all relevant information Documents presented of a standard comparable to other applicants 1 grant confirmed to have been awarded Measured by: Evidence of the partnership agreements Agreement of at least 5 student placements for 2017/18 academic year Attendance at relevant external events including 3 conferences and the Create Festival awards dinner Measured by: Evidence of attendance at conferences Submission of at least 1 paper during the timeframe stated