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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Tel: +44 151 795 2129