Policy-makers might consider altering the benchmark statement templates, adding a heading such as or contribution to “attitudes,” “character strengths” “graduates’ to highlight these aspects of higher education. society” References character in the in Arthur, J. and Bohlin, Arthur, J. (2005) ‘Student British University’, K.E. (eds.) Citizenship and higher education: The role of universities in community and society, London and New York: RoutledgeFalmer, pp. 6-24. Higher Education Statistics Agency (2012). Table D - HE students by subject area(#5) and level of study 2010/11. Accessed on 27 February 2013 at: http://www.hesa.ac.uk/ Quality Assurance Agency Subject benchmark statements explaining the core competencies at honours degree level, specifically Biosciences (2007), Sociology (2008), Social Work (2008), General Business and Management (2007), Art and Design (2008), Health Studies (2008), Languages and Related Studies (2007). Accessed 27 February at: Quinlan, K.M. (2011). Developing the whole student: leading higher education initiatives that integrate mind and heart. Stimulus Paper. London: Leadership Foundation for Higher Education. Accessed on 27 February 2013 at: the discourse of learning Smith, K. (2008). “Who do you think you’re talking to? – and teaching strategies, 56:4, 395-406. Higher Education,
Policy-makers might consider altering the benchmark statement templates, adding a heading such as “attitudes,” “character strengths” or “graduates’ contribution to society” to highlight these aspects of higher education. References Arthur, J. (2005) ‘Student character in the British University’, in Arthur, J. and Bohlin, K.E. (eds.) Citizenship and higher education: The role of universities in community and society, London and New York: RoutledgeFalmer, pp. 6-24. Higher Education Statistics Agency (2012). Table D - HE students by subject area(#5) and level of study 2010/11. Accessed on 27 February 2013 at: http://www.hesa.ac.uk/ Quality Assurance Agency Subject benchmark statements explaining the core competencies at honours degree level, specifically Biosciences (2007), Sociology (2008), Social Work (2008), General Business and Management (2007), Art and Design (2008), Health Studies (2008), Languages and Related Studies (2007). Accessed 27 February at: Quinlan, K.M. (2011). Developing the whole student: leading higher education initiatives that integrate mind and heart. Stimulus Paper. London: Leadership Foundation for Higher Education. Accessed on 27 February 2013 at: Smith, K. (2008). “Who do you think you’re talking to? – the discourse of learning and teaching strategies, Higher Education, 56:4, 395-406.
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