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RepositoryUniversity Archives and Special Collections Centre
Reference NumberUAL/OH/2/10
TitleKerry Sullivan
DescriptionInterview with Kerry Sullivan; Executive Officer, Vice Chancellors Office.

The interview can be accessed in QuickTime Movie and Waveform Audio formats, and a transcript is also available.

Interview description:

Audio 1 [00:00] Kerry Sullivan; began at university in 2006 and at Wimbledon prior to that; current role as Executive Officer; functions of role; run Executive Board. [01:16] Details of Executive Board; in role since April 2014; at Wimbledon since 2000; current role varied; current digitization project; project management; digital infrastructure and development. [04:22] Changes in university; Kings Cross move; future moves; changes in student needs; service-based environment. [06:24] Move of services to Holborn site; working across sites; atmosphere of office; good humour. [08:21] First role was temporary clerical officer at University of Westminster; move to Wimbledon; course administrator; job development; culture shock of starting at Wimbledon; differences with Westminster. [11:34] Mooting of merger of Wimbledon with Kingston; strong feeling of independence; reputation; RAE funding; merger with UAL; cut in funding; new Labour; financial stability. [15:05] Discussions with Kingston; relationships with London Institute/UAL; maintaining independence; fast process; staff concern. [18:29] Project manager of merger for Wimbledon; explanation of role; audit trail; due diligence; development of CCW; changes needed; revalidation of courses. [22:37] Managing changes; negotiation with Chelsea and Camberwell; management discussions; reactions from staff; senior staff roles. [25:30] Advantages of Wimbledon joining university; secure future; opportunities for students; cross-college projects; research collaboration. [27:14] Move to Central St Martins; Head of Academic Registry; decisions behind redevelopments; maintaining Archway site; developing site with academics; differing demands. [32:04] Future moves; lessons learned; working with local community; relations between colleges; increased collaboration; vibrant community. [36:00] Current role; comparisons with previous roles; good team; decision-making processes; Academic Board. [39:04] Decision-making structures; meeting frequency; Louise Wilson; enjoyment of role; example of staff member barking. [43:03] Differences between colleges; CCW art-school feel; CSM challenging; student differences; contact with students; future of university; widening participation; influence in London; advocacy for arts; each year as different. [47:06]
Date21 Jul 2016
CreatorRosa Kurowska-Kyffin
Extent1 audiovisual recording; length 00:47:06
LevelFile
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