Embedding employability in the curriculum

1. Embedding employability in the curriculum Valerie Monaghan, Hull University Business School

2. Hull University Business School | 2 The essence University of Hull & the Business School Work based learning at HUBS World of Work Office Working across boundaries Embedding examples Advantages And next…?

3. Employability Hull University Business School | 3 “…providers of life chances for individuals in an environment where [softer] skills and the ability to apply those skills are essential preconditions for employment.” Higher Ambitions: the future of universities in a knowledge economy Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, Nov. 2009

4. University of Hull & HUBS Hull University Business School | 4 Founded in 1927; HUBS 1999 Hull & Scarborough = 20,000 students; HUBS 2,000+ Consistently top 10 rank for employability NSS – ranked top ten consistently Departments/services supporting employability HUBS – EQUIS; AMBA; AACSB underway

5. HUBS Work based learning policy

6. World of Work Office = employability Hull University Business School | 6 Remit and strategy Key employability activities Placements Student projects – undergraduate and postgraduate Business competitions Workshops and presentations Guest speakers and company visits World of Work Week Assisting students recognise and articulate skills

7. World of Work Office = employability Hull University Business School | 7 Relationships and positioning Reporting mechanisms Committee structures – LTAC; employers Accepted part of culture and curriculum within School Joint working – within and outside of HUBS Location/accessibility Staffing and Funding Projects

8. Working across boundaries Hull University Business School | 8 Academics Learning v. employment Full curriculum Ownership of employability agenda Students Engagement and motivation Other university departments University Careers Service Enterprise Centre Employers Single contact point with universities

9. Embedding…  - some examples Hull University Business School | 9 Placements - optional Preparatory workshops: weekly; timetabled Collaborative approach Students Student learning contract (prof behaviour and other expectations; support from HUBS) Employers and professional bodies Academics – supportive and enabling Careers service PEP tutors

10. Embedding…  - some examples Hull University Business School | 10 2. Workshops & presentations - compulsory MBA programme Accredited module Guest speakers and site visits MSc programme Professional skills module Undergraduate programmes Undergraduate review Academic and professional skills – numerical skills Electives – skills led; linked to employability

11. Embedding…  - some examples Hull University Business School | 11 3. World of Work Week - optional Focus for employability activity - practical Voluntary attendance Competing with timetabled lectures Engagement Staff Student Feedback

12. Embedding… Hull University Business School | 12 Involvement of employers in curriculum Advisory board and committee structures Corporate Partners Contributing to curriculum Guest speakers Case studies E-mentoring programme for finalists Involvement in WoW week and other activities

13. Advantages Hull University Business School | 13 Part of departmental structures Based where students/staff are Visible to academic staff and students Direct contact with students Access to timetabling Part of learning and teaching framework Not an optional extra Part of decision making structures

14. Our vision … Change the way you think about Hull | 7 October 2009 | 14 The future Greater student ownership Increased staff involvement Clearer PDP linkages Further embedding into timetabled curriculum