Presentation by Jonathan Eaton (Newcastle College) at the Research-Teaching Practice in Wales Conference, 9th September 2013, at the University of Wales, Gregynog Hall. Slidecast edited by Professor Simon Haslett.

1. Developing students as researchers
within College-based Higher
Education
Jonathan Eaton
HE Research & Scholarly Activity Coordinator

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OU5NyxUJf8

4. HE at NCG
• HE courses delivered at Newcastle College and
West Lancashire College
• Over 60 Foundation Degrees, 25 Honours
awards, a small number of Masters qualifications
and a suite of Teacher Education awards
• Foundation Degree Awarding Powers awarded
2011
• Seeking Taught Degree Awarding Powers

5. Beyond cosmetic student
engagement
Students at the heart of the system (BIS 2011)
‘to pursue higher education is to belong to a
learning community ….. the experience will be
most enriching when it is based on a partnership
between staff and students.’
(Source: Department for Business Innovation and Skills 2011)

6. Valuing & Empowering Students
1. Managing research
2. Conducting research
3. Celebrating research
4. Disseminating research

7. The Research & Scholarly
Activity (RSA) Committee
• Institutional Committee which oversees research
projects and initiatives
• Reports to the HE Learning, Teaching &
Assessment Committee
• Three HE students hold full membership
allowing them to engage fully in the activities of
the Committee

8. Computing Employability Audit

9. HE Student Conference 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVodJGcANro

10. Seven Bridges Management
Journal
http://sevenbridges.ncl-coll.ac.uk

11. Challenges
‘Unable to be involved due to full time work and three
children.’
‘I live 100 miles away.’
‘As an old man I feel my involvement would be unhelpful.’
(Source: NCG HE Student Research Survey 2013)

12. Any questions?
Contact: jonathan.eaton@ncl-coll.ac.uk