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
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Tel: 01604 892781
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Subject: Re: Planners' Group
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
Trinity
Lane
01223
332295
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Sent: 19 November 2008 16:40
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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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