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OUVP Conference 2023: Enhancing validation partnerships in a changing landscape

We are delighted to invite you to our OU Validation Partnerships Conference on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 May at The Open University, Milton Keynes.

Themed “Enhancing Validation Partnerships in a changing landscape", the conference has a full schedule planned and includes time for conversation and networking.

See full programme below.

Dates

Tuesday 16 May and Wednesday 17 May 2023

Location

The Open University, Walton Hall

Tuesday 16 May 2023
11:00 - 11:15  Arrival at Berrill Reception for registration, tea and coffee
11:15 - 12:00 Validation Open House: Admin audits; exam boards; institutional and programme monitoring; institutional (re)approval; programme (re)validation process; and registrations, conferments, and awards
Representatives from Validation Partnerships Team 
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 13:10 Welcome 
Professor Kevin Shakesheff – Pro Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation
13:10 - 13:35 Session 1a: Office for Students (OfS) and regulatory requirements
Dr Camilla Briault – Assistant Director, Governance, University Secretary’s Office 
13:35 - 14:10 Session 1b: Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) and the student journey
Anita Kingsman, Talisa Gill, Raja Khan – Legal Counsel, Finance & Business Services
14:10 - 15:00 Session 2: Improving student outcomes through enhancement at institutional level: a digital solution
Julie Gowen – Assistant Director, Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor, Students 
Dr Graham Garforth SFHEA – Head of Academic Quality and Standards, Academic Services
Jenny Worthington – Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Chief Information Officer Portfolio
15:00 - 15:15 Break, tea and coffee
15:15 - 16:00 Session 3: Mental health and the student experience
Sarah Ashworth BA (Hons) MSc FHEA – Schools and Families Programme Director, The Charlie Waller Trust
16:00 - 16:30 Session 4: Student support post-pandemic: what is effective student support?
Mr Billy Khokhar – Head of Student Support (Access and STEM), Academic Services
16:30 - 16:45 Roundtable - Wrap-up discussions
16:45 - 17:00  Close
Mr Paul Beeby – Director, OUVP
17:00 - 17:30 Drinks reception
17:30 - 17:45 Transfer to hotel
19:00 Private dinner at the hotel
Wednesday 17 May 2023
9:00 - 9:30  Registration, tea and coffee
9:30 - 9:50 Welcome
Mr Phil Kenmore – Director, Corporate Development and Partnerships, Business Development Unit
9:50 - 10:30 Session 5: Digital Innovation for teaching and learning​ 
Professor Denise Whitelock – Director, Institute of Educational Technology (IET)
10:30 - 10:50 Break, tea and coffee
10:50 - 11:00 Transfer to Library Meeting Rooms
11:00 - 12:10 Session 6: Breakouts (30 mins simultaneously x2)
  1. Supporting progression to Level 6
    Clare Dunn – Senior Manager, Recognition of Prior Learning, Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor, Students  
    Joanne Chaney – Manager, Recognition of Prior Learning, Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor, Students  
    (Nicole Edgington – Head of Education, Partnerships) 
  2. Preparing for institutional (re)approval & programme (re)validation through the lens of the panel
    Mr Billy Khokhar – Head of Student Support (Access and STEM), Academic Services 
  3. Student recruitment and retention – an opportunity to share best practice and marketing strategies in a challenging economic environment
    Mr Ola Fadoju SFHEA – Staff Tutor, School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
  4. Validation Partnership with The Open University: Sharing the Northern Ireland experience
    Northern Ireland Partners
12:10 - 12:20 Transfer back to the Berrill Lecture Theatre
12:20 - 12:40 Closing Session: Adding value to the partnership with OUVP 
Mr Paul Beeby – Director, OUVP
12:40 Close / End of conference / Lunch-2-Go

 

To confirm your attendance at the conference, please click the 'book now' button below and submit your booking form by Thursday 16 March.

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