More than 3,000 responses were received – thank you to all of those who took the time to complete the survey and give their comments.
Following on from the consultation, a number of focus groups will be held to explore in more detail the key themes that have been identified. The Joint Committee of Council and Senate that has been convened to lead the search for the next Vice-Chancellor will be considering this valuable feedback as part of the process leading up to the final appointment.
The table below shows the ranking in order of preference given by the four main groups in the student and staff community, together with the number of respondents.
|
Key Characteristics |
Undergraduate Students (1,749 respondents) |
Post Graduate Taught and Research Students (327 respondents) |
Professional, Technical and Operational Services Staff (489 respondents) |
Academic and Academic Related Staff (431 respondents) |
|
A strong research leader with personal experience of conducting world-class research |
15 |
7 |
16 |
7 |
|
Ability to delegate and empower others |
16 |
15 |
11 |
11 |
|
Ability to provide clear and strong leadership |
8 |
8 |
2 |
6 |
|
Ability to understand and champion what makes Loughborough University special |
4 |
11 |
3 |
8 |
|
Affinity with, and ability to enthuse young people |
3 |
10 |
8 |
14 |
|
An established academic with experience of leadership in an academic organisation |
13 |
13 |
15 |
3 |
|
Commitment to developing Loughborough as an environmentally sustainable organisation |
10 |
5 |
12 |
12 |
|
Demonstrable commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion |
7 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
|
Financial acumen and an ability to ensure the institution's long-term financial sustainability |
14 |
14 |
9 |
9 |
|
Focus on ensuring high quality teaching across the Institution |
1 |
1 |
13 |
13 |
|
Honest, with high degree of personal probity |
5 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
|
Interest and passion for sport |
11 |
17 |
17 |
17 |
|
Personable with able to engage all colleagues, making them feel a valued part of the community |
6 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
|
Strong understanding of current challenges in higher education policy |
9 |
9 |
6 |
4 |
|
Strong understanding of the importance of the Loughborough Student Experience |
2 |
12 |
7 |
15 |
|
Understanding of commercial and enterprise activity and ability to advance it |
17 |
16 |
14 |
16 |
|
Well networked with government and funders, with an ability to utilise contacts |
12 |
6 |
10 |
10 |
The survey is now closed, but if you wish to add anything further, please do not hesitate to contact Ally McDonald Alonso, who is supporting the Joint Committee with the Consultations.
The Members of the Joint Committee of Council and Senate which is leading the search are:
Chair of the Joint Committee Christine Hodgson
Members of Council Steve Varley, Jennifer Maxwell-Harris
Members of Senate Professor Christopher Linton, Professor Caroline Kennedy-Pipe
President of the Students’ Union Matt Youngs
Co-Opted Member Dr James Esson
In Attendance:
Secretary Richard Taylor
Assistant to the Secretary Ally McDonald Alonso