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Strategic Leadership – Year One

Programme code(s): 3537P, 5421P

Your Welcome Week activities will take place on the 19 and 20 September 2024.

To help you transition smoothly into university life, we've designed this bespoke schedule for your course. It contains a mix of informative sessions, networking opportunities and fun activities.

You'll find a list of your activities below. Click on an activity title to show the activity description.

Please note that all activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.

Thursday 19 September

Apprentice learners should arrive between 8:30 and 9:30.

MSc learners should arrive at 12:30.

8:30 - Apprentice Learners Welcome and Arrival - FDC Floor 2

Time: 8:30 to 9:30 

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), floor 2

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No

Learners will be issued a name badge and welcome pack. Learners will need to complete a dietary form.

Tea and coffee will be available on arrival.

 

9:30 - Apprenticeship Induction - FDC 2.16

Time: 9:30 to 12:30 

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), room 2.16

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No

The University Apprenticeship and Lifelong Learning Hub will induct learners to the level 7 apprenticeship journey and processes for on-programme training so that apprentices are aware of their reporting responsibilities. 

 

12:30 - MSc Learners Welcome and Arrival - FDC Floor 2

Time: 12:30

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), floor 2

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No

MSc learners will be issued a name badge and welcome pack. Learners will need to complete a dietary form.

 

 

12:30 - Lunch and Networking - FDC Floor 2

Time: 12:30 to 13:30 

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), floor 2

A light lunch will be provided.

 

 

13:30 - Welcome and Introduction to the FDC - FDC 2.16

Time: 13:30 to 16:00 

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), room 2.16

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No

Welcome and introductions across the strategic leadership community. In this session, learners will be introduced to the learning approach to understand how they will learn. Learners will be guided through their programme structure and learning journey outlining learner expectations.

16:00 - End of Day Check In - FDC 2.16

Time: 16:00 to 16:30

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), room 2.16

Attendance: Optional

Sign-up required: No

An opportunity to check-in with the Degree Programme Director at the end of the first day of on campus induction.  

 

16:30 - Day Close - FDC 2.16

Time: 16:30 to 17:00

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), room 2.16

Attendance: Optional

Sign-up required: No

The Executive Education Team will be available to answer individual queries until 17:00 at the welcome desk.

Friday 20 September

8:30 - Check-in Desk Remains Open - FDC Floor 2

Time: 8:30 to 9:30 

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), floor 2

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No

 

 

9:30 - Understanding Your Programme - FDC 2.16

Time: 9:30 to 12:30 

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), room 2.16

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No

Learners will be introduced to the modules they will study in this academic year, and the academic skills involved.

12:30 - Lunch Break - FDC Floor 2

Time: 12:30 to 13:30 

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), floor 2

A light lunch will be provided.

 

 

13:30 - The People and Places that Support the Programme Journey - FDC 2.16

Time: 13:30 to 16:15

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), room 2.16

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No

In this session learners will be introduced to the people, places and other resources that support the programme journey. 

16:15 - Upcoming Dates - FDC 2.16

Time: 16:15 to 16:30

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), room 2.16

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No

Learners will receive information about the next online and in peron sessions.

16:30 - Day Close - FDC 2.16

Time: 16:30 to 17:00

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), room 2.16

Attendance: Optional

Sign-up required: No

The Executive Education Team will be available to answer individual queries until 17:00 at the welcome desk.

Monday 21 October

12:00 - "Start with the End in Mind" Session for Year 1 Senior Leader Apprentices - Online

Time: 12:00 to 13:00

Venue: Online - Zoom (link is available in the Strategic Leadership Canvas Community)

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No

This session is for Apprentice learners only.

Monday 4 November

12:00 - Induction to Management Direct, Chartered Management Institute’s (CMI) Online Resource - Online

Time: 12:00 to 13:00

Venue: Online - Zoom (link is available in the Strategic Leadership Canvas Community)

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No

This session is for all Year 1 learners.