Dr Sal Jarvis, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education at the University of Westminster, has written an article for Universities UK (UUK) in which she argues that good leadership is critical in taking action on degree awarding gaps.
In the article, Dr Jarvis argues that the ability of university leaders to recognise the role of knowledge, structures and resources in their institutions is key to narrowing the attainment gaps and making a real impact.
For instance, on the role of data, Dr Jarvis said: “All university leaders have a duty to know the data and to listen actively to their communities. They should set up situations in which others can learn too, through workshops and honest, challenging conversations.”
In her conclusion, she argued: “The data on awarding gaps is shocking. To eliminate them, everyone in higher education needs to make a personal commitment to action. The nature of their roles means that senior leaders have significant space in which to act.”
Read the full article on Universities UK’s website.
