Unifying a global university - Networkshop44
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Unifying a Global University Mike Roch
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Unifying a Global University
Mike Roch
Unifying a Global University
Mike Roch, Director of Information Services
• 1821 - The world's first Mechanics’ Institute, Edinburgh School of Arts established to “address societal needs by incorporating fundamental scientific thinking & research into engineering solutions”
• 1966 - Royal Charter awarded
• 6 Schools, including Edinburgh Business School• ~ 32k students studying globally
• ~10k at 3 UK campuses, Edinburgh, Galashiels, Orkney• ~4k at Dubai Campus, • ~1k at Malaysia Campus• ~11k at Approved Learning Partners• ~6k Independent Distance Learners
Our International StrategyStated aims are to:• Increase the University’s international reputation and standing• Promote HWU as a centre for research and innovation• To be a global leader in high quality learning and teaching• To provide sustainable growth in academic activities• To grow financially viable international business
Students in UK Students O/S%
Income at UK Campuses £k O/S %
From UK 5,983 From UK (Govt Grants, Student fees & Research)
95,713
From outside UK 3,877 40% From outside UK (Student fees & Research)
39,800 30%
Total 9,860 Total 135,513
Students based Overseas Income from Overseas Activities Overseas Campuses (Dubai & Malaysia)
3,475 Overseas Campuses (Dubai & Malaysia)
Approved Learning Partners (39)
10,148 Approved Learning Partners (39)
Independent Distance Learners
6,223 Independent Distance Learners
Total 19,846 Total 40,000Total population 29,706 Total Income 175,513 Total International activity 23,723 80% Total international income 79,800 45%
2012/13 Student Numbers & Income
Opened in 2005 in Dubai International Academic City
Now in purpose built premises – 2nd phase opened in 2013
PhD programmes recently launched
Over 4,000 students
Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia New campus opened in
September 2014 Location in Putrajaya,
government capital Flagship campus with capacity
in phase 1 for 4,000 students Currently ~1,000 students
Unification challenge – Time Zones!
Unification challenge – Distance
Unification Challenge - EntropyThe idea of entropy comes from thermodynamics. Entropy is said to increase as everything in the universe eventually moves from a state of order to a state of disorder.
Unification - Global Infrastructure
• Student Recruitment CRM – Hobsons• Student Record – Banner• VLE – Blackboard (Hosted)• Finance – Oracle eBusiness Suite• HR – Oracle eBusiness Suite• Email/Calendar/Desktop Apps – MS Office/365• Shared Storage – MS OneDrive• Video conferencing – Skype for Business
Unification - Global Information Systems
• Helpdesks at all campuses• Contact in person, via email or phone• Single helpdesk system in use to track queries• Removing distinction between IT/library queries
• Specialised librarian support at Edinburgh, SBC, HWUDC & HWUM • Desktop IT Support at Edinburgh, SBC, HWUDC & HWUM • Global Skills Development
• Effective Learning Advisors • Power Hours initially launched at Edinburgh campus• Some presented locally in SBC, HWUDC & HWUM • Some presented online as webinars or podcasts
Global Customer & Liaison Services
• One global collection:• 160,000 physical books• 85,000 e-books• 50,000 e-journals
• New global Library System will offer: • A single worldwide catalogue• Catalogue to include all resources• System will allow easy discovery & access
• Libraries at all HWU campuses• Front of house for all services• Locations to study, meet & work together• Digital First policy allows space to be used for study not storage
Unified Resource & Facility Services
SenateInterviews
Studies Committees
Examination Boards University
ExecutiveManagement
MeetingsProject Boards
A Unified Global University …
… is realised by its members, staff and students, visualising it as a single, connected organisation.
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