Student Support & Experience Sub-Committee

• 11 September 2024

To be responsible to the University Education Committee (UEC) for the development and implementation of strategy and policies to enhance students’ probability of success in all aspects of their student experience and address gaps which appear more likely for specific groups of students.

The SSEC shall:
i. ensure that there are close and transparent links between all colleagues in the University involved in the delivery of student support and the wider student experience;
ii. lead and develop the delivery of appropriate support by academic staff through the existing undergraduate personal tutor system and support of a similar nature for PGT students, PGR students, fully online students, and students on our transnational campuses and partnerships;
iii. lead, develop and champion an inclusive approach across all Education portfolio-related activities (including international student mobility);
iv. using relevant data, make recommendations to enhance the provision of student support and the student experience, with the aim of increasing student retention, student success, and student satisfaction;
v. lead the development of approaches to enhance support for, and the experience of, students with particular needs, including international students and those from widening participation backgrounds;
vi. oversee the development, implementation and regular review of institutional non-academic related policies and practices across all aspects of the student experience ensuring their legal compliance (e.g., equality, diversity, and inclusion) and other relevant external reference points and recommend them to UEC for approval;
vii. respond to issues raised in the National Student Survey, the Aberdeen Student
Experience Survey, and similar exercises;
viii. prepare and contribute to institutional external reports, including regarding external accreditation ensure that appropriate training is provided for all colleagues working with students to support them in the delivery of their roles and to make clear the parameters of their roles;
ix. ensure compliance with the Code of Practice laid down by the University in accordance with the provisions of the 1994 Education Act in relation to the operation of the Aberdeen University Students Association
x. establish short-term working groups and task and finish groups as appropriate.

Members’ Responsibilities:
Each member of the committee will contribute to discussions and feedback on these to their respective areas for comment and further input.

Chair: Jason Bohan / Nick Edwards
Clerk: Steven Kearney
Email: steven.kearney@abdn.ac.uk