Goals & Targets. Goal 1 To grow our postgraduate learning and research community by expanding our range of opportunities for postgraduate study, with particular emphasis on increasing provision at doctoral level Targets • • • • • Number of new postgraduate programmes developed, approved and launched Number of new and innovative postgraduate targeting methodologies developed and implemented % increase in number of full time postgraduate students, both pursuing taught programmes and research, having (a) progressed from within MIC and (b) enrolled following study at other institutions % increase in number of Structured and Professional Doctorate programmes % increase in number of doctoral students Goal 2 To review and significantly enhance our postgraduate management framework and support structures Targets • Task force established and consultative review conducted • Review recommendations implemented as appropriate • Establishment of a Graduate School • Evidence of greater integration of postgraduate studies administration and support structures within MIC management framework and increased efficiency and effectiveness of information flows Goal 3 Targets To improve the quality of the MIC postgraduate student experience • • • Consultative review of postgraduate student experience at MIC Establishment of dedicated, fully equipped, resourced and clustered work-space for postgraduate students Improved communications, consultation mechanisms and information delivery for postgraduate students Goal 4 To create increased opportunities, through support, advice and guidance, for postgraduate participation in research dissemination and publication opportunities Targets • • • Postgraduate and Research structures more closely aligned in support of research dissemination by postgraduate students Number of postgraduate students availing of advice and guidance for research dissemination % increase in research publication and dissemination by postgraduates
Goals & Targets. Goal 1 To enable an ongoing dialogue between all members of the College community that engages perspectives on the Catholic identity of the College itself as well as its connection with the consonant value we place on pluralism, inclusion and social justice Targets • Series of rich discussions, in a variety of formats and fora, where members of the College community are satisfied with the opportunity to engage and advance their own perspectives • Tangible and accessible model of Catholic higher education agreed, adopted and communicated as the vehicle for describing institutional identify of MIC Goal 2 To engage with external stakeholders and partners to raise awareness and understanding of the model of Catholic higher education adopted by the College Targets • Examples of positive, discursive engagement between MIC and students (current and prospective), our staff, our partners, our peers and our funders, leading to effective recognition and understanding of our institutional identity Goal 3 To explore and celebrate the Catholic intellectual tradition Targets • % increase in research outputs, particularly across disciplines, engaging with issues central to the Catholic intellectual tradition • Number of internally-hosted workshops, seminars, lecture series, conferences, networking events Goal 4
Goals & Targets. Goal 1 To be recognised, nationally and internationally, as a provider of the highest quality of third level undergraduate education Targets • Increased % share of CAO preferences for all programmes • Increased % share of high achieving CAO entrants for all programmes • % increase in mature student intake from competitive entry routes • Participation in objective, peer-led evaluations of MIC provision leading to clear evidence of the high quality and innovative charactereristics of our academic programmes (and service delivery systems) and benchmarking in a comparative context Goal 2 To implement a process of programme re-conceptualisation with emphasis on (a)creation of collaborative intra-faculty and inter-faculty offerings and (b) learning outcomes that are focused on the fostering of critical and creative thinking and outstanding communication skills, that are informed by inclusive discourse on changing professional needs, that promote lifelong learning and that complement the institutional ethos and values of the College. Targets • • • • •
Goals & Targets. Goal 1 To ensure the prominence of a student-centred culture throughout support services that are cohesive and multifaceted Targets • Consultative review of student support services focusing on maintaining the fullest provision for the whole-student approach, effectiveness of service integration and linkage with academic provision, and efficient coordination within management infrastructure • Recommendations implemented, new structures in place Goal 2 Targets To provide excellent career advice, guidance and linkage with employers • • • • • • Leadership and infrastructure for cross-College career advice and employer linkage service in place Opportunities for shared delivery of career advice and employer linkage service Number of students availing of careers service % increase in linkages built with employers Graduate employment surveys completed using quantitative and qualitative methodologies Cross-College student work experience placement programme Goal 3 Targets To significantly enhance student communications • • • • • Academic feedback culture and mechanisms significantly enhanced Student perceptions of academic feedback systems continuously monitored Range of new student-centred information delivery protocols in place Student enrolment, registration and payments systems significantly enhanced Student communications fora established Goal 4 To encourage and maintain participation and representation of students in decision-making Targets • Student representation on decision-making fora • Evidence of strong culture of partnership and dialogue with students Goal 5 To recognise and celebrate student achievements and contributions outside the curriculum Targets • Protocols for incentivising and rewarding student achiement reviewed • Civic and community engagement by students recognised
