Employability and Entrepreneurship Committee (EEC)

• 02 February
• 10 December
• 26 October

• 02 June

The Employability and Entrepreneurship Committee coordinates the monitoring, development and planning of strategic activities to meet institutional targets and Key Performance Indicators linked to the Aberdeen 2040 strategic plan.

Specific Aberdeen 2040 Commitments that interface with this Committee are:

• #7 - Design new courses and programmes which encourage interdisciplinary learning, and ensure that all our students can experience innovative, challenge-led education involving external stakeholders.
• #12 - We will equip our graduates for global employment through our curriculum and teaching methods.
• #14 - Ensure all our students can have an international experience, by studying abroad or working collaboratively with international partners.

• Monitor and evaluate employability data insights (e.g., Graduate Outcomes) to inform and enhance careers and employability provision;
• Enhance and develop work-based learning provision for students, for example, through placements and volunteering initiatives;
• Ensure an effective Graduate Attributes and Skills framework is in place to prepare our graduates to thrive in the diverse workplaces of the future including creative thinking, innovation and entrepreneurship, and digital skills;
• Ensure effective communication with the University community and external stakeholders to enhance understanding of, and engagement with, the employability agenda and the achievement of the aims outlined within the Aberdeen 2040 Strategic Plan;
• Scan the external horizon to ensure the University is at the forefront of high quality, innovative and effective careers and skills provision;
• Establish and support workstreams as appropriate to fulfil the institutional commitment to enhancing employability and entrepreneurship, providing oversight, guidance and support as required;
• Receive reports and required actions from the following:

1. Careers and employability engagement data
2. Graduate Outcomes data
3. Institutional and Programme Employer Boards
4. Monitor and approve applications for enhanced transcript accreditation and recognition
5. Funding opportunities and agreements (e.g., Santander, Enterprise, Wood Foundation) for enhancing employability

Our approach to enhancing employability, entrepreneurship education and skills development will be one involves multiple-stakeholders (internal and external) and is inclusive of all Schools and Professional Services across the institution.

Co-Chairs:                               

• Dean for Employability & Entrepreneurship
• Head of Careers and Employability Service

Membership:                         

• School Leads for Employability and Entrepreneurship
• Representative of the Postgraduate Research
• School Student President of the Students’ Association (or nominee)
• Vice-President for Education of the Students’ Association
• A further representative of the Students’ Association

In attendance: 

• Director of Academic Services and Online Education (or nominee)
• Directorate of Information Services (or nominee)
• Head of the Centre for Academic Development (or nominee)

Quorum: 50%

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