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Leeds Trinity University, 5-6 April

Welcome from Penny Robinson, Chair of UKAT

On behalf of UKAT, I am absolutely delighted to welcome you to Leeds Trinity University for the 2nd annual UKAT Spring Conference 2017. We have an exciting programme for you and we are sure you will make the most of the networking opportunity. You will find much information contained in this pre- arrival pack, but if you have any questions or queries just ask one of us or email us at [email protected].

We are at an exciting point in the history of UKAT, as we move from being an organisation which hosts an annual conference to one which provides support and adds value to its members through a range of services and activities. Over the last 12 months, we have reflected on the values and mission of UKAT, and have identified support for professional development and for research as the two areas in which we can add greatest value to our members. To this end, we have restructured and introduced a Professional Development Committee and a Research Committee to oversee our provision in this area. Although we are still in the early stages of delivering our offerings to members, you will see evidence of this during this conference, where we have a professional development focus group for non-academic staff, and a suite of research activities designed to encourage and support all UKAT members to engage in research regardless of their role and prior research experience. We hope that you will find these valuable.

During the last year, we have enhanced the information systems which help us deliver our offerings to users. We have redeveloped the website to improve its operation, particularly on mobile devices, and to add features which make it easier for members to connect with each other. All conference delegates should have access to the Members’ Area of the website, where you will find all the PowerPoint slides and handouts for conference sessions. The Members’ Area also contains meetings of committee meetings and resources specifically designed to support our research and professional development objectives. These are in their infancy, but more resources will be added in the coming months so keep an eye on these. We have also introduced the Slack cloud communication platform as a vehicle for UKAT users to interact with each other and continue conversations beyond the conference, and we now have a video conferencing platform to support the delivery of webinars and video conferencing. We delivered one webinar last year, and this is an area we are keen to see grow. If you have any suggestions for webinar topics, particularly relating to our professional development and research themes, then let us know. If you’re unsure how to access the website or want to know more about our online offerings, come along to the Engaging with the UKAT Community Online interactive session on Wednesday 5 April to gain first-hand experience.

We are excited to announce that our Research Committee is intending to launch UKAT’s very own online, open access journal within the next year, devoted to personal tutoring and academic advising. Our aim is to provide an inclusive venue for publishing effective practice case studies and research papers accessible to professional practitioners and researchers alike. More information will be circulated in the near future, but we strongly encourage all presenters at this conference to consider writing up their presentations and submitting these to the launch issue of this journal. Thank you for joining us at our conference this year; we hope you find it an enjoyable, valuable and informative event.

Best wishes, Penny Robinson, Chair of UKAT

UKAT Vision

Recognising that effective personal tutoring and academic advising is at the core of student success, UKAT aspires to lead the development and dissemination of innovative theory, research, and practice of student advising and tutoring in the UK and beyond. UKAT Mission

UKAT promotes student success by advancing the field of student advising and tutoring in the UK and beyond. We provide opportunities for professional development, networking, and leadership for our diverse membership.

Proudly Allied to NACADA

UKAT is proudly allied to NACADA, the Global Community for Academic Advising. Recognizing that effective academic advising is at the core of student success, NACADA aspires to be the premier global association for the development and dissemination of innovative theory, research, and practice of academic advising in higher education. United Kingdom Advising and Tutoring is a professional body of practitioners and researchers interested in all aspects of advising and personal tutoring in FE and HE in the UK. UKAT recognises that effective personal tutoring and academic advising is at the core of student success, and aspires to lead the development and dissemination of innovative theory, research, and practice of student advising and tutoring in the UK and beyond.

UKAT Committee Structure and Elected Officers 2017

UKAT STEERING COMMITTEE Executive Officers: Chair: Penny Robinson [email protected] Secretary: Sue Edwards [email protected] University of Derby Budget Coordinator: Christine Rogers [email protected] University of Manchester Conference Coordinator: Frances Marsden [email protected] University of Huddersfield Publicity Coordinator: Dave Lochtie [email protected] University of Derby Student Union Technology Coordinator: David Grey [email protected] York St John University Ordinary Members: Ann Bingham [email protected] Southampton Solent University Emily McIntosh [email protected] University of Bolton Stephen de Almeida [email protected] Sheffield International College Linzi Morris [email protected] Open University Mark Byrne [email protected]

Conference Committee Chair: Frances Marsden [email protected] University of Huddersfield Secretary: Sue Edwards [email protected] University of Derby Stephen de Almeida [email protected] Sheffield International College Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy

Professional Development Committee Chair: David Lochtie [email protected] University of Derby Student Union Secretary: Sue Edwards [email protected] University of Derby Ann Bingham [email protected] Southampton Solent University Emily Foster [email protected] University of Hull Linzi Morris [email protected] Open University Vacancy Vacancy

Research Committee Chair: David Grey [email protected] York St John University Secretary: Sue Edwards [email protected] University of Derby Ricky Lowes [email protected] University of Plymouth Emily McIntosh [email protected] University of Bolton Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy

The term of office for all elected individuals will begin at the UKAT Annual General Meeting, to be held at the UKAT Conference on 5 April 2017. There are still vacancies available on several committees, so the decision has been made to seek additional nominations at the Annual General Meeting and to vote for any candidates who put themselves forward at that meeting.

Sponsors UKAT is proud to work alongside Hobsons and would like to thank them for their support of this conference.

Hobsons are delighted to be involved with the UKAT conference this week. We have a close and longstanding partnership with NACADA.

Hobsons helps students identify their strengths, explore careers, create academic plans, match to best-fit educational opportunities, and finish what they start. Through our solutions, we enable thousands of educational institutions to improve post-secondary and career planning, admissions and enrolment management, student success and advising for millions of students around the globe. We have a community of over 1500 universities, with over 50 here in the UK.

Starfish by Hobsons is an enterprise student success and retention solution that integrates student data from existing technologies used across campus with perspectives from real people working with real students. It presents this data in a student-centric way so it’s easy to see how to best resolve any concerns. Starfish helps students get on the path to success and stay on it. Whether you measure student success by deeper engagement with faculty and campus services, by completion of a student’s chosen programme of study, or by improved efficiency and utilisation of resources, Starfish will help you and your students achieve their greatest potential.

Getting Here - Directions to Leeds Trinity Venue Address - Leeds Trinity University, Leeds, LS18 5HD

By Road Leeds has good motorway links from the M1, M62, M621 and A1(M). A number of route planners are available on the internet to find personalised directions to Leeds Trinity University, or if using a Sat Nav, your destination is: Leeds Trinity University, Leeds, LS18 5HD.

Car Parking A car parking permit will be provided for all delegates. This will be emailed to you prior to arrive on Wednesday, 29 March, 2017.

By Rail Leeds Trinity is situated approx. 1 mile from Horsforth Station on the Leeds-York line. Leeds is well served by suburban rail lines and stations and it is easy to travel in or out of the city centre by train.

Walking Directions from Horsforth Station to Leeds Trinity: The campus is only a 10-15 minute walk away from the Station. Exit the Station and turn right, walk past a parade of shops on your right, until you reach a roundabout and the Old Ball pub. Turn right onto Brownberrie Lane (Leeds Trinity is signposted) and continue (passing the Cricket Club on your left) until you see Leeds Trinity on your left hand side. Alternatively, bus stops are close to the Station – Busline 0871 2002233.

By Air Leeds Trinity University is only 2 miles from Leeds/Bradford Airport (5 mins drive). To travel from the airport to Leeds Trinity, we suggest you use the taxi rank at the airport operated by Arrow Private Hire with whom we have negotiated a preferential rate to and from the campus.

By Bus Leeds Trinity is served by bus services between the City Centre and Horsforth. The 97 bus stops right outside the campus entrance and can take you into Leeds City Centre via Headingley. The 50 and 50A services stop about a 10 minute walk from campus and takes you into Leeds via Kirkstall and Burley. The 6 service stops next to Horsforth Station (and the Shuttle Bus stop) and travels through Headingley en route to the City Centre. For further information and timetables please visit: www.wymetro.com.

Taxi Services Arrow Taxis 0113 258 0606 Arrow Taxis 0113 258 0606

Hotels

The conference does not have any specific accommodation arrangements, but the following hotels are all reasonably priced and conveniently situated for the conference venue. Premier Inn – Leeds/Bradford Airport Victoria Avenue | Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7AW, England Mercure Leeds Parkway Otley Road, Leeds LS16 8AG, England Britannia Leeds/Bradford Airport Leeds Road, Bramhope LS16 9JJ, England

There is also a good selection of local B&Bs and Guest houses in the local area. More details of these, and other accommodation providers, are available on the conference website at http://bit.ly/2nuNtYI

About the Conference

The venue is set within 40 acres of self-contained grounds. All delegates will be provided with a free parking pass if you intend to travel by car. The lecture theatres and seminar rooms are all fully accessible and are equipped with first-class audio visual facilities However if you do have any questions with regards to assistance or accessibility do let us know.

Registration Registration and Coffee 8.45 – 09.15 The registration desk will be just inside the main doors to the Conference Centre. Here you will sign in and collect your conference pack before being directed to take refreshments.

WiFi Wifi is available throughout the Conference Centre; you will have the option of using eduroam or guest log-in and details will be available at the registration desk.

Social Media We will be using social media throughout the conference. Follow us on Twitter, the handle for the conference is #UKATConf17. Feel free to join in. You can also follow us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/UKATEdu.

Conference Schedule Wednesday, 5 April, 2017

08.45 Registration and Coffee 09:15 Introductions and Housekeeping 09.30 Welcome to Leeds Trinity University - Mr Tim Leadbeater, Director of Student Support, Leeds Trinity University 09.45 Opening Keynote – Professor Liz Thomas, Liz Thomas Associates 10.45 Refreshments 11.00 Parallel Session 1 & 2, Workshop 1 & 2 12.00 Research Panel, Parallel Session 3, Show and Tell, Workshop 3 & 4 13.00 Lunch 13.45 Professional Development Focus Group, Parallel Session 4, Research, Workshop 5 & 6 14:45 Parallel Session 5, 6 & 7, Workshop 7 & 8 15.45 Refreshments 16:00 UKAT Annual Meeting and Election of Vacant Committee Positions – Open to all delegates 19.30 Conference Dinner – Horsforth Golf Club

Thursday, 6 April, 2017

08.30 Registration and Coffee 09.00 Parallel Session 8 & 9, Workshop 9 & 10, Research Session 10.00 Professional Development Focus Group, Parallel Session 10 & 11, Workshop 11 & 12 11.00 Refreshments 11.15 Parallel Session 12, 13 & 14, Workshop 13 12.15 Lunch and Posters 13.00 Parallel Session 15, 16 &17, Research Session 14.00 Panel Discussion Panel Discussion International Issues & Challenges in Academic Advising/Personal Tutoring 14.45 Refreshments 15:00 Closing Keynote – Charlie Nutt, Executive Director, NACADA 16:00 Closing Remarks The full conference programme can be found online at http://bit.ly/2nYqDXs. A printed copy will be provided in delegate packs at the conference.

Conference Dinner - Horsforth Golf Club – 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm Clubhouse - Layton Rise, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5EX

The Conference Dinner will take place at Horsforth Golf Club, just a short taxi ride away from Leeds Trinity Campus. The Golf Club has a large car park and cars can be left overnight. Local taxi firms are available. The Clubhouse overlooks the 18th Green and the well stocked bar has a selection of local ales if you fancy trying something a little different. We are still taking bookings for the Conference Dinner, so if you would like to join us just add the Conference Dinner to your booking via Eventbrite at http://bit.ly/2nKJVlK.

The Conference Dinner ticket includes a Welcome Drinks Reception, 3 Course Gala Dinner, Half a bottle of Wine per Person and some extra special Yorkshire entertainment.