Like Sharon I think it would be
great if we could align the planning work with the IR work in some way,
possibly as simply as joint badging the Sheffield conference
However, I am very aware that there
is a real debate about whether IR should focus on planning or QA-type issues so
this may be only a partial view
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Sheryl
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 4:39 PM
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I also support both initiatives. However, we should also bear
in mind that the first Institutional Research Conference was held this year at
Southampton Solent and a follow-up conference has already been planned to be
held at Sheffield Hallam in July next year. There certainly is
significant overlap between Institutional Research and Planning so there may be
merit in extending discussions with the IR organisers too.
Best wishes,
Sheryl Randall
Director, Information and Planning
University of Northampton
Boughton Green Road
Northampton
NN2 7AL
Tel: 01604 892781
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Morrison
Sent: 20 November 2008 15:31
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Vikki
I support both initiatives
On the first we could do with a range of initiatives to share
good practice intermediate in scale between this list [which, while helpful,
inevitably focuses on particular issues] and the high-level Planning
Forum. That might include something as simple as mutual support groups,
where the face-to-face interaction would stimulate exchange of a wider range of
knowledge and ideas.
On the second, I couldn't agree more: the various specialist groups
do a good job, but they and their members may not see the need to consult
planners on a particular issue. It would be helpful to the sector as a whole if
the planners were automatically part of consultations or other discussions for
just the reasons you give.
Best wishes
Graham
Morrison
Head, Planning
and Resource Allocation Office
University of
Cambridge
Old Schools
Trinity Lane
Cambridge
CB2 1TT
01223 332295
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On Behalf Of Goddard, Vikki
Sent: 19 November 2008 16:40
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Subject: Planners' Group
Dear all,
Those of you who attended the AUA Planning Forum at the
beginning of the month will be aware that there was some discussion about the
possibilities of undertaking more professional development events under the
auspices of AUA (either specifically planning-focussed or with a planning input
into a broader event). The general view from the Forum was that this
would be welcomed and I wanted to canvas further within the community to see
whether this was a generally held view.
Additionally, it has become clear recently that the lack of
a national recognised ‘Planners Group’ means that there are
occasions (e.g. when HESA is reviewing its returns) when Planning does not have
a voice around the table. Clearly this is not only an issue in respect of
the student returns but also in terms of having someone involved who
understands the interplay between the different returns and the potential
impacts on league tables etc. The view at Planning Forum was that it
would be useful to develop such a group.
I would be grateful for any comments people have, either to
me directly or back to the list.
Best wishes, Vikki
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Vikki Goddard
Director of Planning
The University of Liverpool
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