Bath Spa University Students’ Union To Board of Trustees From Sarah Dawes Chief Executive – Prepared by Chief Executive Date 1st June 2016 Subject 7b. Strategic Plan 2016-20 1. Purpose of the report 1.1 To approve the Strategic Plan 2016-20 2.0 Strategic Planning progress 2.1 The Union has been working to develop its new Strategic Plan over the past few months. 2.2 Consultation has been at the heart of its development and included: Student surveys into satisfaction with the Union, its services and key areas for improving satisfaction Consideration of emerging themes through consultation with students Strategic Planning event with Union staff, student officers and key stakeholders and critical friends Presentation and discussion at the Annual General Meeting on 10th May 2016 Comparison of performance with other Unions New strategic ambitions of the University Consideration of external influences such as legislative changes 2.3 During the course of its development five key themes emerged; Communication & Engagement Activities Well-being Skills Development Community Student 2.4 Trustees will recall the presentation from the Director of Corporate and External Relations to the Board of Trustees in December 2015 and the later discussion with the Finance and Resources Committee. Discussions have followed to determine a number of projects that are of mutual benefit to both the Union and University. These would underpin the future sustainability of the Union and determine the basis for our partnership with the University moving forward. These are all expected to be progressed during the next 12-24 months. Reference to these is contained under the Strategic Foundations section of the plan and would include:
Bath Spa University Students’ Union To Board of Trustees From Sarah Dawes – Chief Executive Prepared by Chief Executive Date 1st June 2016 Subject 7b. Strategic Plan 2016-20 1. Purpose of the report 1.1 To approve the Strategic Plan 2016-20 2.0 Strategic Planning progress 2.1 The Union has been working to develop its new Strategic Plan over the past few months. 2.2 Consultation has been at the heart of its development and included: Student surveys into satisfaction with the Union, its services and key areas for improving satisfaction Consideration of emerging themes through consultation with students Strategic Planning event with Union staff, student officers and key stakeholders and critical friends Presentation and discussion at the Annual General Meeting on 10th May 2016 Comparison of performance with other Unions New strategic ambitions of the University Consideration of external influences such as legislative changes 2.3 During the course of its development five key themes emerged; Communication & Engagement Activities Well-being Skills Development Community Student 2.4 Trustees will recall the presentation from the Director of Corporate and External Relations to the Board of Trustees in December 2015 and the later discussion with the Finance and Resources Committee. Discussions have followed to determine a number of projects that are of mutual benefit to both the Union and University. These would underpin the future sustainability of the Union and determine the basis for our partnership with the University moving forward. These are all expected to be progressed during the next 12-24 months. Reference to these is contained under the Strategic Foundations section of the plan and would include:
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