Reciprocal shadowing as a means of promoting institutional change by developing understanding between leaders and students: Final Report

The overarching aim of the project has been to build on the University of Exeter’s highly successful Students as Change Agents initiative that has brought students and staff together as partners in improving experiences of higher education at Exeter. Through engaging in a reciprocal shadowing activity, senior leaders and students in two southwest universities have had the opportunity to pilot resources, were involved in shadowing, and discussed their experiences and personal outcomes. The learning from the shadowing experience will support senior managers in making decisions about the student experience. It also enabled better organisation and the generation of improved resources.