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Adam Tasker – Cycling 4 All Coordinator

Dan Batchelor – Student Representation Coordinator

Michael Allhouse – Student Engagement Manager

UBU Engagement 78% of our Students are satisfied with UBU (NSS Score)

UBU is placed within the top 22 Students’ Unions nationally.

International Students ranked UBU in the top 5 Students’ Unions nationally (ISB)

4500 students voted in our spring elections. Every position was contested.

3918 Students registered as members of a society, 386 Society Executive

1333 registered as member of 35 Sports Clubs

University of Bradford Demographics

• Approx. 12,000 students• 68% Undergraduate, 32 %

Postgraduate• 21% of students are international

or EU representing more than 150 countries

• 9% student registered with a disability

• 65% Students from a BME background

• Over 30% Students identified as Mature

486 Student elected as student representatives

275 students registering in community volunteering activities

Todays Topic

We’re not here to talk about:

We’re here to talk about:

UBU Engagement Theory

UBU Engagement Theory

UBU operates two supporting strategies that underlies Maslow's hierarchy of needs

• Strategy 1 – Social Learning Spaces

• Strategy 2 –Student Leaders

Engagement Driven Acculturation

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International StudentsHow Participation in Societies Can Increase sense of belonging and English confidence

Social Learning Spaces

Support

Space

Technology

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Admin

Social learning

Community

Advice Facilitation

Furniture

Design

Peer Support

Social Groups

Commitment

Belonging

Fun

Enthusiasm

If you provide the space, the opportunities and support

the student will engage in a learning journey which

combines their course, with their extra curricula

activities and their own development

Social Learning Spaces

• Room 101 –International Student Space

• PGR Lounge

• Weir Room (Remote Campus Engagement Space)

• Inclusive Allotment Space

• University Accommodation

• Inclusive Bike Hub at Local Park

• Prayer Room

Quiz and Rules

You will be given points for:-• Team name• Points for correct answers• Points for participation / sharing

ideas

DISCLAIMER: Prizes may not exist. This quiz is a figment of the

minds of Adam, Dan and Michael. They are not to be trusted. The individuals concerned are currently the subject of an ASBO in all West Yorkshire pubs, and are forbidden from delivering pub quizzes. Also the makers of Bullseye, and the bran Bullseye is not connected with the quiz

PRIZES DO NOT EXIST

Room 101Room 101 is the UBU International Student Engagement Centre, a social learning space for international students and all those interested in intercultural awareness.

NUS / UKCISA International Student Advisor of the Year 2014.

Innovation in International Student Support, runner up, 2015.

6 Articles published on social learning spaces for international students.

VC’s Outstanding Achievement 2015 & Teaching Excellence Award 2014 for developing peer learning communities.

What are people doing in Room 101?

As a community space tomeet other students

Attending student ledlanguage classes orEnglish groups

Using the computers

Attending Internationaladvisor or language helpsessions

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PGR Lounge

On Campus Accommodation

Activity (15 Minutes)

• In groups, outline what you think would work (either physical resources, staff / student support or events /activities) in a social learning space for either International Students or Post Graduate Research Students?

One person from each group to present their ideas

Group Challenge

The Bradford ‘Traditional’ Student Experience

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The teaching on my course

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Overall Satisfaction

I am satisfied with the Students'Union (Association or Guild) at

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Disabled Student Engagement

Play your cards right

Higher Lower

18% of people nationally declare a disability

9.8% of students declare a

disability in HE

65% of people have

admitted avoiding

disabled people based on social awkwardness

38% of people

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45% disabled

students report a negative

experience in School as a

consequence of impairment

39.2% of non

disabled people take part in sport at least once

a week

17.8% of disabled people take part in sport at least once

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49%UK

employment rate for

working age disabled people

Sources: BT “Reading, Willing and Disabled” (2011); Labour Force Survey (2010); Disability Rights Commission (2002); Active People Survey (2014); Census (2011); Disability in the UK, Papworth Trust (2014)

Where it all Started

“To provide activities that allow

disabled students to have an equivalent student experience as

non-disabled students.”

Disabled Student Engagement – The Bradford Story

Disabled Student Engagement

Barriers

• Lack of equipment

• Lack of understanding

• Marginalisation

• Nowhere to go

• Nature of disability

• Stigma

• Fear of competing

• Not all disabled students want to do sport

Social Learning SpacesSocial learning model

Promote InclusionUse sport as an entry point to sustainability

What we did – 1. Expand Cycling Provision

What we did – 2. E-Bike Development

What we did – 3. Develop Inclusive Sports

Wheelchair Rugby League Archery

Wheelchair Basketball Community Sports Days

What we did – 4. Research Projects

Outcomes

Improved disabled student engagement Inclusive crossover to other sports

Improvements in self-esteemand wellbeing

Improvements in social mobility

Video

Mixed ability activity drives engagement

Let Students Lead

Take a Partnership Approach

What we learned

Moving Forward

UBU Engagement Theory

Student Leaders Strategy

Quiz Answers – 1 point for a correct answerPicture Round Dingbat 1- Bad Weather

Dingbat 2 - Big Drinkers

Picture 1 - We all know the Queen

Picture Round 2 - Bad Teeth

Question 1 (c) There are two taps and no mixer

Question 2 China, India, Nigeria (2014.15 figures). 1 point each

Question 3 Germany, France, Republic of Ireland. 1 point each

Question 4 Tea house – Korea 1 point each

Falafel Friday – Syria

Friday Night Disco – Korea

Fashion Show – African Caribbean

Question 5 Bread is best

Question 6 Arabic

Question 7 (e) Egg Toss

Student Leaders Award

Reps can qualify for a ‘Student Rep Award’

Access to year long training programme focusing on enhancing leadership skills

Scheme and final designed to enhance students CV

Reps encouraged to engaged with additional duties/campaigns within the Union and University

Rep Award

Awarding Points

Gold 130 - 200

Silver 70 - 120

Bronze 50 - 60

Volunteer Hours Submitted Monthly Rep Meetings

15 - 30 10 Attended one Rep Meeting 10

31 - 80 30 Attended more than one Rep Meeting 30

80 + 50 100% Attendance 50

Training (School and Student Reps) Rep volunteering (Approved Rep Volunteering events)

Online/Attendance at Basic Training 10 Attended one 10

Attended between 2-5 additional training calendar

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Attended over 5 Rep approved training sessions 50 Three and Above 50

SSLC Attendance Engagement With Student Community

Attended one of two SLCC meetings 30 Start and maintain a departmental society 50

Attended Both 50Run an academic campaign (approved by AAO)

50

Development Training

• Diversity in the Workplace• Improving the Student Experience through the student survey process• The Quality Assurance process• Engaging with, and understanding the needs of the International Student Community• Awareness of students with Disability/Mental Health issues• Assertiveness• Team Based Learning - A new model for learning• How to run an effective Campaign • Sustainability in a modern Higher Education institution• Faith Awareness in your role as representatives of the student body• Becoming an effective Facilitator and chair of meetings• Managing Awkward Conversations• Transferring your volunteering skills into future employment applications• Marketing and Media • Inclusivity and disability awareness• Conflict Resolution• Event Management• Self management

Engagement = Reward

2013-4 2014-5

School Student Total School Student Total

Total Reps 33 442 475 25 429 454

GOLD Status students 13 3 16 13 65 78

SILVER status students 15 77 92 5 106 111

BRONZE status students 4 100 104 2 68 70

Award Qualification 32 180 212 20 239 259

% of Award level Engagement 97% 41% 45% 80% 56% 57%

Proof of Singular Engagement 31 330 361 23 370 393

% of Singular Student Engagement 94% 75% 76% 92% 86% 87%

Success of Strategy

Year One

• Student Engagement in QAA HER Review

• Changes to University Policy

• QAA Identify Reps as 1 of 3 items of ‘Good Practice’

Year Two

• Creation of 14 new departmental societies

• University agree to new PGR lounge (half a £million investment)

• Increase in engagement• At year end gamification

strategy adapted for Societies, Society Executives, Democratic leaders, Halls Ambassadors, Community Volunteers

• Rep chosen to be member of QAA advisory board

Year Three

• Adaption of engagement strategy for sports

• Rep delivery of University surveys (1300) assisting in Union/University partnership

• 24/7 360 library service• System the theme of

Yorkshire University Representation conference Nov 2016

Engagement Year 1

Engagement Year 2

Engagement Year 3

Group Challenge

Activity (15 Minutes)

In groups, devise a points system for the engagement group identified in your quiz pack.

As a team consider the following:

• What activities would the ideal student leader do as a minimum (meetings to attend, forums to host)

• How can the Student Leader engage with the Union

• What campaigns/Union objectives can they support in your Union, which fall outside of their role

One person from each group to present their idea

Student Stories

First Engagement: Student Representation

Impact:• Faculty

Representative• Introduction of

University VLE Policy

• Placement and Job Offer with Rolls Royce

First Engagement: Choices 4 All

Impact:• Disabled Students

Officer (2 Years)• Member of BUCS

steering committee

First Engagement: Student Representative

Impact:• Faculty

Representative• Society Executive• QAA Student

Advisory Board Member

First Engagement: Room 101 user then volunteer

Impact:• Room 101

Manager• Sabbatical Officer

for 2 years• Volunteer Centre

Coordinator

Prize giving – Any Questions?