{"id":1441,"date":"2023-12-08T11:00:37","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T11:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/ueb-blog\/?p=1441"},"modified":"2023-12-07T17:47:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T17:47:07","slug":"ueb-blog-05-12-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/ueb-blog\/2023\/12\/08\/ueb-blog-05-12-23\/","title":{"rendered":"UEB Blog 05.12.23"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Author: Shaun Williams, Executive Director Engagement and Advancement<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"280\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/12\/UEB-Blog-05-12-23.png\" alt=\"Image of Highfield campus with text &quot;UEB BLOG 05.12.23&quot;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/12\/UEB-Blog-05-12-23.png 590w, https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/12\/UEB-Blog-05-12-23-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UEB were very pleased to hear that the University has been successful in our application to renew our <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Disability Confident Leader<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> status for another three years, and thanked all those who contributed to the submission. Disability Confident was set up to create a movement of change, encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. There are three levels: Disability Confident Committed, Disability Confident Employer, and Disability Confident Leader. We are one of only two Russell Group universities to achieve Disability Confident Leader status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This work prepares us for the next step in our commitment to disability equality, using the Business Disability Smart Framework as a tool to help us deep dive into the areas that require further improvement, using the comprehensive feedback we have received.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UEB noted the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Government announcement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the previous day unveiling a package of measures to reduce the number of people coming to the UK, including a proposed minimum salary threshold of \u00a338,700 from next Spring, and a rise in the Healthcare Surcharge. We are assessing any implications for the University and our staff, recognising this may be of concern to some of our colleagues, as well as the chilling effect on international students\u2019 recruitment. Further details are expected to be provided by Government in the New Year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There was a further briefing on the results of the recent<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> staff engagement survey<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. As reported last week, UEB heard there had been a response rate of 69%, up 3% on last time, and an engagement score of 77%, also up three percentage points. As always, although the overall picture provides some perspective, and benchmarked comparisons with other universities, there can be significant variations in responses at local level, and that is where the focus of the analysis, understanding, and actions should be. UEB heard that the results would shortly be made available to faculty and professional services leaders for local communication and discussion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UEB reviewed a paper summarising the Levels 4-7 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Appraisal Outcomes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for the review period ending 31 July 2023. This year, for the first time, all Level 4-7 staff used the same appraisal timeline, with the appraisal year from 1 August to 31 July, and the appraisal review period lasting 15 weeks from 1 June to 15 September. This year saw the introduction of the second line reviewer process, and all second line reviews had to be completed by 15 October. UEB heard that 91% of expected appraisals were submitted to the second line reviewer with the majority of appraisals submitted in the last two weeks of the review period. A key part of the appraisal process is for second line reviewers to review and confirm a contribution descriptor for the appraisee to ensure fairness and consistency across the process. Of the 91% completed appraisals, 87% had been reviewed by a second line reviewer, but a significant number did not have a confirmed contribution descriptor in place. This suggests that the Second Line Reviewer did not always realise they needed to do this or fully understand their role in the process. Further guidance and support will be provided before next year\u2019s appraisal window.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UEB heard that a very successful event had been held the previous week at our John Hansard Gallery, for donor members of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/alumni-supporters\/volunteer-give\/impact\/southampton-giving-circles.page\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Giving Circles<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to enjoy exclusive access to the gallery\u2019s current exhibitions, and meet with graduates from our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/give.southampton.ac.uk\/ignite-fund\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ignite<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> programme<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a life-changing package of support that helps disadvantaged and underrepresented students flourish at university. There are currently 120 Ignite students this year in all cohorts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, there was the regular review of the University <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Risk Register<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2862],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Author: Shaun Williams, Executive Director Engagement and Advancement UEB were very pleased to hear that the University has been successful in our application to renew our Disability Confident Leader status for another three years, and thanked all those who contributed to the submission. 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