Industry engagement activities

• To provide industry oversight (trends, local/national/international developments, etc.) and input into the development and delivery of programmes of study. 
• Assist Wintec with its business and strategic planning activities.  

• When a discipline, Wintec programme, or industry has a related professional body or association that requires formal consultation.  
• When required by the Centre Director or Head of School  

• EPGs are self-managing groups with a formal structure, set rules, agendas, meeting minutes, etc. 
• Comprised of up to 10 industry representatives (selected for one year terms), in addition to Wintec Team Managers, Programme Coordinators, Product Managers and/or Centre Director or Head of School. 
• The chair is elected annually by members from a member of the industry (as opposed to a Wintec staff member).  
• Members must declare any conflicts of interest at the start of any formal meeting.  
• Wintec staff have no voting rights. 
• The quorum is met when more than half the industry members are present. 
• Minutes are taken by Wintec staff and reported back to Programme Committees and the Dean.  
• The Centre/School provides administrative support to the Chair. 
• EPGs develop an annual work plan for EPG activities. 
• The chair produces a report for the Centre Director or Head of School annually. 
• Centre Directors or Heads of School report back to the EPG on actions taken in response to EPG discussions and their effects. 
• Centre Directors or Heads of School provide an annual report to the Dean about formal industry engagement activities, key insights and actions taken as a consequence.    

• To provide industry oversight (trends, local/national/international developments, etc.) and input into the development and delivery of programmes of study. 
• Assist Wintec with its business and strategic planning activities.

• When a discipline, Wintec programme, or industry does not require a formal EPG.  
• A good alternative to a formal EPG particularly in industries where it is difficult achieving a quorum or effective engagement.  
• When required by the Centre Director or Head of School

• Advisory Groups are managed by Wintec and chaired by the Centre Director or delegate.  
• No quorum required.  
• Rules, agendas, meeting minutes, etc. are prepared by Wintec. 
• Membership is informal. Industry members and Wintec staff are invited to advisory group meetings by the Centre Director.  
• Consistency is important and therefore it is envisioned that members participate over 2 or more years, but the Centre Director can invite new members as they seem fit.  
• Usually more than 10 industry members are invited to advisory group meetings to ensure effective meetings. 
• Members must declare any conflicts of interest at the start of any formal meeting.  
• Minutes are taken by Wintec staff and reported back to Programme Committees and the Dean.  
• Centre Directors or Heads of School report back to the Advisory Group on actions taken in response to Advisory Group discussions and their effects.    
• Advisory Groups develop an annual work plan for their activities. 
• Centre Directors or Heads of School provide an annual report to the Dean about formal industry engagement activities, key insights and actions taken as a consequence. 

• To discuss with a large group of industry experts topical issues related to the industry or discipline. 
• To gather industry insights from a large group of industry experts about trends, local/national/international developments, etc. and input into the development and delivery of Wintec’s programmes of study. 
• To gather industry insights from a large group of industry experts for use in Wintec’s business and strategic planning activities.  

• On occasion for specific purposes, for instance the development of a new qualification, promotion of industry collaboration, promotion of products or for general industry engagement. 
• As an alternative to advisory groups if the characteristics of the industry or the subject make larger group engagement more effective.  
• When required by the Centre Director or Head of School  

• Forums are managed by Wintec or in collaboration with industry.  
• Notes are taken by Wintec staff and reported back to Programme Committees and the Dean.  
• Centre Directors or Heads of School report back to industry on actions taken in response to forum discussions and their effects.    
• Centre Directors or Heads of School provide an annual report to the Dean about formal industry engagement activities, key insights and actions taken as a consequence. 

• To discuss topical issues related to the industry or discipline.
• To gather industry insights about trends, local/national/international developments, etc. and input into the development and delivery of Wintec’s programmes of study.
• To gather industry insights for use in Wintec’s business and strategic planning activities.  

• Interviews with industry are organised by Wintec. 
• Notes are taken by Wintec staff and reported back to Programme Committees and the Dean.  
• Centre Directors or Heads of School feed back to interviewees as required.  

Purpose: 

Workshops with a number of selected industry representatives to work out specific solutions to issues regarding development and delivery of Wintec’s programmes and business and strategic planning. 
To discuss with a small group of industry experts topical issues related to the industry or discipline. 
To gather industry insights from a small group of industry experts about trends, local/national/international developments, etc. and input into the development and delivery of Wintec’s programmes of study. 
To gather industry insights from a small group of industry experts for use in Wintec’s business and strategic planning activities.  

• On occasion for specific purposes, for instance the development of a new qualification, promotion of industry collaboration, promotion of products or for general industry engagement. 
• When required by the Centre Director or Head of School.

Meeting frequency

Workshops can be one-off events.  

Characteristics: 

• Workshops are managed by Wintec or in collaboration with industry.  
• Notes are taken by Wintec staff and reported back to Programme Committees and the Dean.  
• Centre Directors or Heads of School report back to industry on actions taken in response to workshops discussions and their effects.   

Purpose

Topical events bringing together industry experts and Wintec staff to build their personal networks and to discuss industry trends or topical issues.  

Suitable for: 

• On occasion for specific purposes, for instance the development of a new qualification, promotion of industry collaboration, promotion of products or for general industry engagement.
• When required by the Centre Director or Head of School  

Meeting frequency

Networking events can be one-off events.  

Characteristics: 

• Networking events are managed by Wintec or in collaboration with industry.  
• Notes are taken by Wintec staff and reported back to Programme Committees and the Dean.  
• Centre Directors or Heads of School report back to industry on actions taken in response to workshops discussions and their effects.