Dr Xiangping (Suzie) Du Email & Phone Number

Hatfield, Gb

Hatfield, England, United Kingdom

Support the Deputy Dean in continuously improving the School’s postgraduate student experience across a wide range of operational activities that reinforce and enhance the School’s transformational agenda. Oversee the School’s PG portfolio, lead and support initiatives and ambition for excellence in the student experience throughout the postgraduate student learning journey. This includes, to create successful portfolio strategies that address opportunities and threats in the UK market for… Show more Support the Deputy Dean in continuously improving the School’s postgraduate student experience across a wide range of operational activities that reinforce and enhance the School’s transformational agenda. Oversee the School’s PG portfolio, lead and support initiatives and ambition for excellence in the student experience throughout the postgraduate student learning journey. This includes, to create successful portfolio strategies that address opportunities and threats in the UK market for higher education, lead on School plans for achieving OfS conditions of registration and ambitious plans within a team, subject area or School, support Programme Leaders to support the continuous improvement on their programmes with a focus on achieving stretched targets, and collaborate with departments across the university to ensure that student support services being promoted to students so to enhance and maintain an excellent student experience. Show less

Hertfordshire Business School

Hertfordshire Business School

Hertfordshire Business School

Leading and managing a massive and complex programme with approximately 2500 students on 10+ pathways and from 2 intakes; responsible for the day-to-day management of the programme in response to the needs of internal and external stakeholders, including students, staff, external examiners, marketing, admissions, placement, careers, alumni and partner institutions. Mentoring and supporting deputy programme leaders, personal tutors, module leaders, tutors and supervisors involved in the… Show more Leading and managing a massive and complex programme with approximately 2500 students on 10+ pathways and from 2 intakes; responsible for the day-to-day management of the programme in response to the needs of internal and external stakeholders, including students, staff, external examiners, marketing, admissions, placement, careers, alumni and partner institutions. Mentoring and supporting deputy programme leaders, personal tutors, module leaders, tutors and supervisors involved in the programme so to provide best student experience possible. Show less

Hertfordshire Business School

Leading postgraduate modules in Advanced Business Research and Major Research Project; responsible for the design and development of the module and its assessments; teaching and delivering complex research concepts; managing large classrooms and small groups; team-teaching with colleagues; assessing and supporting students to succeed. Supervising postgraduate dissertations. Managing a poll of supervisors and responsible for the identification and allocation of supervisors; managing… Show more Leading postgraduate modules in Advanced Business Research and Major Research Project; responsible for the design and development of the module and its assessments; teaching and delivering complex research concepts; managing large classrooms and small groups; team-teaching with colleagues; assessing and supporting students to succeed. Supervising postgraduate dissertations. Managing a poll of supervisors and responsible for the identification and allocation of supervisors; managing supervisor-student relationship; providing support; monitoring progress; organising training; facilitating marking and moderation. Show less

Hertfordshire Business School

Worked closely with the Head of PG and other relevant parties to identify areas of support and provided on-going academic and pastoral support to all PG programmes; designed and delivered a series of postgraduate bespoke enrichment and support programmes, including PG academic skills workshops, dissertation surgeries, ethics training, external visits. Was also a Link Tutor for Pre-Masters’ and Pre-sessional students from the University’s associated colleges, and a Turnitin champion for students… Show more Worked closely with the Head of PG and other relevant parties to identify areas of support and provided on-going academic and pastoral support to all PG programmes; designed and delivered a series of postgraduate bespoke enrichment and support programmes, including PG academic skills workshops, dissertation surgeries, ethics training, external visits. Was also a Link Tutor for Pre-Masters’ and Pre-sessional students from the University’s associated colleges, and a Turnitin champion for students and staff at the School. Show less

Centre For Academic Skills Enhancement (Case)

Providing an inclusive range of academic skills support, through workshops, drop-ins and e-support to all business school students: UGs and PGs, home and international, full-time and part-time. Developing, recording and updating academic skills related guides and resources.

Adopted CEM (contextulised, embedded and mapped) teaching model, and provided content integrated academic English teaching in a number of UG and PG subjects, e.g. marketing, economy, ethics, strategy and research.

The Electronic Journal of e-Learning (EJEL) provides pedagogical, learning and educational perspectives on topics relevant to the study, implementation and management of e-learning initiatives.

St Albans, United Kingdom

Worked independently as the sole marketing person in the private company. Managed the business website, Facebook and Twitter. Run Google Analytics and AdWord campaigns. Conducted market social research. Executed marketing campaigns. Developed corporate marketing materials. Maintained business partner relationships.

Faculty Of Interdisciplinary Studies

Alongside my PhD research, I worked as a mentor for 200 international students on their pre-degree courses. Besides signposting students to relevant parties, advice and support were provided on cross-cultural awareness, learning techniques, English communication. I also organised trips and social events to enrich their experience. I was also a companion of visiting scholars.

Pgce, Postgraduate Certificate In Education, Pass

Activities and Societies: Learning and Teaching Institute Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Education And Sociolinguistics, (Passed Without Amendment)

Activities and Societies: - I was awarded "Runner-up of 2009 SHINE International Students Awards" by British Council - I was nominated.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Commerce, General

Activities and Societies: Was a member of ISA (International Students' Association) and CSSA (Chinese Students and Scholars Association)..

3-Year Diploma, Business English, Distinction

- 2004 Provincial Outstanding Graduates, Shandong Province, China. - Excellent Student Leader Award Winner; Leader of the Youth Community.