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The Education and Student Experience Committee (ESEC) reports to the University Management Board (UMB). It seeks to raise Imperial’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. The Committee works with the University Research and Enterprise Board (UREB), the Operations and Infrastructure Committee (OIC), and the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Committee (QAEC).

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 Imperial education and provision of lifelong advanced skills and training.
• Imperial’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 College 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 Board.
• Strategic programme development across the University, including making recommendations on proposals to the University Management Board.
• Proposals for strategic educational initiatives, such as partnerships and spaces, including making recommendations to the University Management Board.
• Imperial’s professional development support for education and the student experience.

The Committee is supported by its sub-groups:  Admissions Committee, Access and Participation Strategy Group, CLCC/I-Explore Steering Group, Education Space Committee, 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

Optional attendees