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What is Students as Partners (SaP)?

The Students as Partners (SaP) approach positions students as active partners, it starts with staff actively seeking and genuinely listening to their feedback and experiences to help create an inclusive and holistic student experience. Beyond this, we create student-staff partnerships that ensure students play a central role in co-creating improvements in their experience of curriculum, services, and their overall university experience.

The Students as Partners approach not only transforms their educational experience but also fosters a university environment where students truly perceive the institution as their own.

Students as Partners Framework (SaPF)

The University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ's Students as Partnership Framework (SaPF) is designed to support staff when developing student partnerships. SaPF outlines the purpose of student partnerships, the principles guiding them, and the levels and methods of engagement.

Key advantages of the SaPF include:

• For Students: It provides a stronger sense of belonging, better engagement, and improved employability through personal and professional development.
• For Staff: Staff receive valuable insights for decision-making and more straightforward access to honest feedback.
• For the University: The framework cultivates a culture of partnership, mutual respect, and heightened student satisfaction.

SaPF aligns with other university engagement frameworks, including those in the Learning Enhancement and Innovation unit and the University Library. Finally, the framework is aligned with and supported by the university's Student Partnership Values.

Review the Students as Partners Framework (SaPF)

Students as Partners guiding principles