Education and Student Experience Committee

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

The Committee 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. It works with the University Research and Enterprise Committee, the Operations and Infrastructure Committee (OIC), and the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Committee (QAEC).

Terms of Reference

ESEC'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 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
• Imperial’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

Optional attendees