Art and Design Leadership in the here and now

This seminar will consider key challenges for aspiring leaders in art and design higher education with a particular focus on the transition from a predominantly operationally focused perspective to a longer-term strategic view. We will consider what is possible and what is achievable in response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation art and design higher education institutions find themselves in.

The seminar will cover:

• Assurance in uncertain times - how to balance the conflict


• Staff management in light of the COVID-19 situation and the on-site/online challenge


• University Leadership, managing stakeholders and Self-Leadership


• Balancing operational pressures with the strategic drivers and re-imagining the next stage

Contributors

• Professor Sally Wade, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University


• Professor David McGravie, Head of School of Arts Deputy Dean College of Arts, Humanities and Education, University of Derby


• Huw Swayne, University of South Wales, Head of Learning Teaching and Student Experience, Faculty of Creative Industries, University of South Wales


• Dr Angela Partington, Associate Dean (Education) at Kingston School of Art, Kingston University


• Dr Roddy Hunter, Director of Teaching and Learning, School of Art, Design and Architecture, University of Huddersfield

• Delegates will be given three ‘real life’ scenarios, drawn from current issues and challenges arising in art and design higher education.


• Each scenario will be different in structure with some aspects not included or identified as not possible and will require delegates to achieve a compromise position.


• Delegates will be then asked to defend the position presented in the scenario.

• The current situation in regards to staff delivery of blended learning, the return to on campus sessions and the challenges this represents to managers.


• Government guidelines on the safety of workplaces how they are applied to your institution and subject areas. Note: Regional variations.


• The fluidity of the above given current circumstances, and how this can be managed effectively.


• The degree to which the above are understood and interpreted by staff and trade unions.


• Delegates will be given a ‘real life’ scenario, drawn from current issues / challenges relating to the above.

• Delegates will be given a ‘real life’ scenario, drawn from current issues / challenges relating to equity of attainment for all students.


• Delegates will be challenged to come up with a convincing strategy to overcome to present to senior management.