Nicklas Arnold Akers

This policy outlines SAE Institute's strategic, systematic, entrepreneurial, and creative approach to embedding career education, information, and practical support. It aims to promote student employability and career prospects by providing an innovative blend of practical and soft-skills education, with a commitment from the Senior Management team. Key objectives include fostering student self-fulfillment and career aspirations, while also positioning SAE Institute as a sector leader in employability outcomes for graduates and alumni, thereby enhancing its international reputation.

This Student Protection Plan outlines a comprehensive assessment of risks to student study continuation, categorizing them by likelihood and potential impact. It details strategic measures and policies, including business continuity insurance, teach-out arrangements, transfer support, and compensation frameworks, to mitigate identified risks such as institutional closure, inability to award qualifications, campus closures, or loss of funding access. The plan also describes the organization's refund policy and communication strategy to ensure students are informed and protected.

The meeting commenced with a session regarding student representatives, noting their absence due to an external event. Key discussions included reviewing student officer salaries, establishing a Student Union Working Group, drafting a Memorandum of Understanding regarding autonomy, and awaiting a proposal on merged student voice across ADE UK. The main Corporate Board session addressed necessary updates to bank mandates. Items for approval included the Terms of Reference for AY24-25, incorporating 'ADE UK' and ESG initiatives, and noting the required quoracy composition (minimum two NEDs, one being the Chair or SNED). The Schedule of Business for AY24-25 was approved, retaining valuable student engagement sessions. Discussions also covered the timeline for annual report and accounts submission, and confirmation that adequate safeguarding and Prevent duty provisions are in place for both ICMP and SAE UK. Key discussion items included the Chief Executive's report, marketing and finance presentations covering recruitment, admissions, and the Liverpool expansion launch, review of the Strategic Risk Register, and updates on the IT Working Group establishment and governance structure review, which highlighted needs for academic leadership, estates, and digital expertise on the Board. The Board noted that Steffan Davies is now the accountable officer for ICMP Management Ltd.

This Equality, Inclusion and Diversity Policy outlines SAE Institute's commitment to fostering a positive and equitable environment for all students by ensuring fair treatment regardless of gender, identity, disability, origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality. It details principles for non-discriminatory access to services, equitable education, admissions processes, mobility support, student assistance, and confidentiality. The policy emphasizes proactive promotion of equality, elimination of unlawful discrimination, and continuous improvement through accountability and monitoring processes.

The Corporate Board meeting included an extensive session with the Student Officers concerning several items raised previously, such as feedback on the Holocaust memorial event programming, utilization of ICMP venue space for CertHE students, capacity of the Wellbeing Team (noting new staff and systems procurement), and general improvement in loan equipment quality. New requests from Student Officers included sensitivity training for Student Representatives and investigating the feasibility of introducing a sabbatical officer role for continuity. Key discussions also involved reviewing the Strategic Risk Report, approving a presentation on retention and student success provided by the Registrar/COO, reviewing the governance strategy, and updating the skills matrix for recruitment purposes. Furthermore, the Board discussed and noted CPD activities, including a request for a presentation on the music industry, and reviewed the draft agenda for the upcoming Awayday.