GUEST POST Part 1: NSS is not fit for purpose – where did it go wrong?
As the sector becomes more reliant on the NSS results, the questions and concerns about the legitimacy or reliability of the NSS haven’t disappeared. In Part One, Eve Alcock discusses where it all went wrong.
GUEST POST Part 2: NSS is not fit for purpose – how should we put it right?
In her previous post, Eve shared three major ways in which the NSS has gone wrong. Its narrow view of the student experience, its lack of interest in active dissatisfaction and the consequence of prioritising metrics over experiences make it clear that the NSS is not fit for purpose. So what do we do next?
Upping the governance game in Wales
In 2019, Chairs and Vice-Chancellors in Wales commissioned Gillian Camm to do a review of HE governance in Wales. The report was published in December 2019 and set out a proposed way forward on governance that was clustered around a series of governance values. It is relevant to all UK HE institutions too.
3 reasons to make your next governance effectiveness review an external one
It can be tempting to carry out your governance effectiveness review without any external input. However, there are times when this approach doesn’t bring sufficient independence or fresh thinking. Here are 3 reasons to work with an external supplier on reviewing your governance arrangements:
Fundraising for Research: the joy of the job
The Coutts philanthropic reports showed that the biggest gifts from £million donors went to Education and Research. So yes, donors will give significantly to this area. But how do you alert them to your cause, and catch their interest?
Higher Education fundraising in a time of crisis
To better understand the impact of Covid-19 on fundraising and the ways in which higher education institutions have responded, we reached out to five fundraising leaders to discuss their challenges and obtained insights from 20 universities via a short online survey. Download the report here.
Halpin announces FE Consulting Team
Halpin, a management consultancy for the nonprofit sector, has today launched a suite of services tailored to the further education sector, and has assembled a team of highly regarded FE experts to deliver them.
Sam Gyimah joins Halpin as Senior Advisor
Halpin is pleased to announce Sam Gyimah has joined the team as a Senior Advisor.
Higher Education governance in a time of crisis
To help the sector understand the impact of Covid-19 on governance practice and to give reassurance to universities that they were not alone in overcoming these new challenges, we captured feedback from 39 institutions via a short online survey.
Where we find kind – kindness resources
During the course of Susie Hills' research into kindness, particular in a leadership context, she has found these resources a particular source of inspiration. Here we list the books, articles, websites and TED Talks that have infomred Susie's thinking along the way.
Philanthropy and a Covid-19 Rich List
Reading the recently published Sunday Times Rich List 2020 feels extraordinary. So many fortunes changing so quickly and so much reputational damage for the super-rich. And a very different editorial tone from the Sunday Times. What should those working in philanthropy take from this year's Rich List?
Fundraising – good enough to cut?
The CASE-Ross survey is out. As in most other years, it shows an increase in the amount being pledged (over 20% ...