Keith MacAskill

Biography

My role: I manage the Student Experience Team and set the framework and objectives for all areas of our activity. This involves developing University policies and processes around supporting student retention and dedicated support for students from Widening Participation backgrounds. I am responsible for the development of our institutional approach for new student induction and liaise with key staff globally across the university on induction practice, resources and infrastructure. I develop training and guidance materials and resources for personal tutors.

About me: I started in this role in 2013 and have a background in student support services management in Scottish and English higher education, developing and professionalising student advice and guidance provision, managing academic programmes, curriculum development and as a college lecturer. My academic background is in social sciences and social policy.