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Staff survey steering group
In March 2017 a Staff Survey Steering Group was established, supported by three Sub-Groups, to address the areas required for action at an institutional level.
➤Vision and Impact of Leadership
➤Communication
➤Reward and Recognition
➤Career Progression and Development
➤Academic Standards
Membership of each group is listed below along with the expected outcomes.
Each group will develop actions and implementation plans which will feed into an overall report, for approval by the University Executive Board, on Monday, 19 June 2017.
Staff Survey Steering Group
Group Member |
Expected Outcomes |
Professor Richard English |
Areas of Responsibility:
Outcomes:In line with best practice develop a leadership framework, outlining responsibilities and behavioural expectations of leaders at all levels, aligned to Core Values and Vision 2020. Incorporate the above into Sub-Group outputs to ensure that leaders at all levels are aware of their responsibilities and are empowered to deliver against this. Bring forward proposals on how we can improve how we communicate and connect as One Team, with an increased focus on face to face interactions.
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Mr Brian Parkes |
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Professor Brian Falzon |
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Mr Alistair Finlay |
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Mrs Clare Jamison |
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Mrs Marion Matchett |
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Dr Kathryn Higgins |
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Mrs Claire Lewis |
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Ms Laura Lynch |
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Mrs Nicola Skelly |
Sub-Group - Academic Standards and Career Progression (Academic and Research Staff)
Group Member |
Expected Outcomes |
Professor Brian Falzon |
Consider the appropriateness of current career development paths, career development support available for academics and the effectiveness and use of current Appraisal process. Greater clarity is required in how Academic Standards should be interpreted, applied and updated. This dedicated work stream will tackle these issues and ensure greater transparency, understanding and ownership of standards within Schools. Consider ways to emphasise and build on the following strengths identified in the Staff Survey:
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Professor Paul Connolly |
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Professor Geraint Ellis |
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Professor Karl Malcolm |
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Dr Edel Hyland |
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Dr Laura Taylor |
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Dr Victoria Durrer |
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Mr Scott Rutherford |
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Ms Sonya Dougherty |
Sub-Group - Career Progression and Training (Academic Related, Clerical, Technical and Operational Staff)
Group Member |
Expected Outcomes |
Mrs Clare Jamison |
Review of the Appraisal process and how this is being implemented across the institution. Review career progression and access to development opportunities for all grades. Building on this, develop and implement of a suite of initiatives to address identified barriers to/enhance opportunities for, progression and development, as appropriate. Bring forward proposals which will empower staff, at all levels, to more confidently and effectively discharge their responsibilities, including improved access to information, for example, a policy repository, staff intranet etc. As above SG 1. - Consider ways to emphasise and build on the following strengths identified in the Staff Survey:
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Mr Trevor Johnston Head of Employer Engagement, Academic and Student Affairs |
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Mrs Meaghan Lyons Regular Giving Manager, Development and Alumni Relations |
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Mrs Jacqueline Kearns Estates Manager, Estates |
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Mr Brian Gribbin Head of Cost and Capital Accounting, Finance |
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Mr Derek Weir Head of Legal Services, Human Resources |
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Mr Gavin Mitchell Senior Systems Analyst, Information Services |
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Mrs Lesley Roy Commercial and Business Operations Administrator, MRCI |
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Mr Michael McCleave Consultancy Manager, Research and Enterprise |
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Mr Richard O’Neill Commercial Management Accountant |
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Mrs Suzanne Walsh Clerical Officer, Registrar’s Office |
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Miss Pauline Allen Secretary to Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students, Vice-Chancellor’s Office |
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Mrs Janet Lundy Clerical Officer, Faculty Office, AHSS |
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Mr Allister Lee School Manager, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science |
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Mr Neil Masterson |
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Mrs Sonia O’Hare School Manager, Queen’s University Management School |
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Mrs Carolyn Crawford PA to Head of School, School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Sub-Group - Reward and Recognition
Group Member |
Expected Outcomes |
Mr Alistair Finlay Director of Operations, Faculty MHLS (Chair) |
Review the components of the current Reward and Recognition schemes, conduct benchmarking both within and outside the sector, and inform a new reward and recognition strategy and plan aligned to Vision 2020. Bring forward proposals to recognise and reward staff which are both, financial and non-financial, formal and informal. Review and outline linkages between performance, appraisal, development and progression. Consider ways to emphasise and build on the following strength identified in the Staff Survey:
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Mrs Anne Clydesdale |
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Professor John Turner |
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Mr Trevor Sewell |
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Dr Kate Woodcock |
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Mrs Catherine McKeown |
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Dr Ciara Rooney |
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Mrs Margaret Leonard |
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Mrs Jacqueline Kearns |
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Mr Brian Gribbin |