Management of EDGE
Strategic oversight of the award is provided by the Subcommittee of Employability which reports to
the central university’s Learning and Teaching Committee. Employability and Marketing administer
the Award and approve all activities for inclusion in EDGE. Activity providers provide confirmation
of student achievement of their respective activities.
In order to help administer and manage the EDGE Award, EDGE is recorded as a feature within
the bespoke Ulster HEAR database. Therefore, EDGE activities are validated and managed within
the database. This allows the production of detailed management reports in relation to the number
of student registrations, activities completed, students eligible to apply for EDGE and students who
have successfully completed EDGE. Students can also be emailed en masse. As the Ulster HEAR
database is linked to the University student record system it automatically uploads all student
record information. This online database is essential in co-ordinating and administering this award
particularly as the number of EDGE registrations has increased substantially since the initial launch
of the award. Currently there are 4381 registered on the EDGE Award, this represents 27% of the
total full-time undergraduate student population at Ulster. The HEAR is visible via the university
portal and students are able to view their 6.1 activities including their EDGE activities. Academic
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