The Education and Student Experience Committee (ESEC) reports to the University Management Board (UMB).

The Committee seeks to raise 海角社区’s international profile in learning and teaching by overseeing the development of strategies to deliver high academic standards and an excellent student experience, as well as promoting a vibrant and inclusive learning culture. It works with the University Research and Enterprise Committee, the Operations and Infrastructure Committee (OIC), and the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Committee (QAEC).

Further information for ESEC

Terms of Reference

The Committee's major function is to oversee:

  • The education and student experience elements of the University Strategy, including those relating to accessing an Imperiaeducation and provision of lifelong advanced skills and training
  • 海角社区’s Learning and Teaching Strategy, as well as the education and student experience foci of the Academic Strategy and Enabling Plan
  • The development of the university as an inclusive learning community
  • Participation in the university’s response to external regulatory requirements and the development of metrics to monitor and benchmark education
  • The monitoring of external influences on the provision of undergraduate and taught postgraduate education and the development of appropriate responses
  • The monitoring of educational and student experience provision for research postgraduate students in partnership with the University Research and Enterprise Committee
  • Strategic programme development across the university, including making recommendations on proposals to UMB
  • Proposals for strategic educational initiatives, such as partnerships and spaces, including making recommendations to UMB
  • 海角社区’s professional development support for education and the student experience

 

The Committee is supported by its sub-groups, which include the Admissions Committee, Access and Participation Strategy Group, CLCC/I-Explore Steering Group, Education Space Forum, Graduation Advisory Committee, Learning Analytics Steering Group, Scholarships and Studentships Steering Committee, Student Activities Board, Student Experience Forum,  Student Surveys Action Planning Group, and the Teaching and Learning (Product) Board.

Core membership

Role

Name

Vice-Provost (Education and Student Experience) [Chair]

Professor Alan Spivey

Vice-Dean (Education)

Professor Darren Meister (ImperiaBusiness School)

Vice-Dean (Education)

Professor Jason Riley (Engineering)

Vice-Dean (Education)

Martin Lupton (Medicine)

Vice-Dean (Education)

Dr Mike Tennant (Natural Sciences)

Associate Provost (Societal Engagement)

Professor Maggie Dallman

Associate Provost (Digitally Enhanced Learning and Teaching)

Professor Sophie Rutschmann

Associate Provost (Estates Planning)

Professor Martyn Boutelle

ICU President  

Daniel Zhuo

ICU Deputy President (Education)

Jacob Eyre

Director of the Centre for Higher Education Research

Professor Martyn Kingsbury

Director of the Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication

Dr Ana Costa-Pereira

Director of Planning and Insight

Anna Shierson

Academic Registrar and Chair of the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Committee

Karen Omisore

University Librarian and Director of Library Services

Kate Price

Chief Marketing, Recruitment and Outreach Officer          

Lizzie Burrows

Chief Student Services Officer

Hannah Bannister

Managing Director of the Institute of Extended Learning

Heather Haseley

Director of the Education Office and Head of Strategic Projects

Dr Phil Power

Deputy Director (Academic), ECRI

Professor Jenni Quint

Director of Membership Services (ImperiaCollege Union)

Cat Turhan

Education Office Operations Officer (Education Office) [Secretary]

Jaimie Chadwick
Optional attendees

Role

Name

Head of Education and Student Experience Strategy

Dr Mike Streule (Faculty of Engineering)

Head of Education and Student Experience

Rebecca Middleton (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

Director, Education Quality

Veronica Russell / Karen Tweddle (ImperiaBusiness School)

Programme Director, Education

Vanessa Powell (Faculty of Medicine)

Director of Academic Quality and Standards

Judith Webster

Centre Manager (Centre for Language, Culture, and Communication)

Mel Mullin / Claire Stapley

Head of Centre for Academic English

Dr Julie King

Director of Central Timetabling

Helena Smith

Associate Director (Strategy and Operations) (ECRI)

Chris Harris

Great Environment Transformation Portfolio Director

Sonia Stocker

Head of Education and Student Experience Projects

Dr Amandip Bisel

Associate Provost (EDI)

Dr Wayne Mitchell / Professor Bernadette Byrne

Director of Digital Innovation and Services (ICT)

James Toner
2026/27 meeting dates and paper deadlines
Meeting date Paper deadline
22 September 2026 8 September 2026
17 November 2026 3 November 2026
19 January 2027 5 January 2027
16 March 2027 2 March 2027
18 May 2027 4 May 2027
13 July 2027 29 June 2027
Paper guidance

Please refer to the Paper Guidance for Committees for requirements on paper preparation and accessibility.