The document outlines the agenda for a DC Inspire event on June 1st 2012, including sessions on defining scholarly activity, developing research projects, engaging employers in the curriculum, and feedback to students. There is also a note about a research and scholarship activity deadline of March 2013 to influence future curriculum planning and new programs starting in 2013/14 or 2014/15 related to the skills and attributes employers require of graduating students in the local area.

1. June1st 2012
DC Inspire
9.30 – 11.30
10.30-11.30
9.30-10.30
Drop-In
Group Session
Session

2. To differentiate between To discuss and debate the
research and scholarly definition of scholarly
activity activity
To develop a possible To critically evaluate your
RSA project current RSA idea

3. What is it you want to Why do you want to know
know…? it…?
What do you want to know
How will you use what you
now…?
have found out?

4. Embedding NEW
Methods used to engage
technologies into the HE
with employers
curriculum
Issues/methods of
ALS in HE
feedback to HE learners
Alumni development: Study Skills for students
progression (and staff!)
Curriculum development – First year student
what skills and attributes experience (a current
do employers require of focus for QAA Review in
our graduating students in 2012/13)
the local and regional
area. *

5. *Curriculum development – what skills and attributes do
employers require of our graduating students in the local and
regional area. How will this influence curriculum shape and
potential new courses to be introduced in Sept 2013/14 or
Sept 2014/15?
(PLEASE NOTE – this RSA has a time limit attached to it
of research and report due by March 2013). This is
because we would like it to influence future curriculum
planning and programmes that are developed.

6. My application ……..
Has a clear focus on the impact
on the students
Makes reference to relevant.
ethical considerations
Aligns to Academic
Infrastructure / UK Quality Code
Makes reference to
dissemination to staff for best
practice.