About Sarah Ford
I'm currently Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management course. As Programme Leader, I oversee the development and delivery of our HRM and Leadership curriculum, ensuring that it aligns with industry standards and meets students' educational needs.
I work closely with the Faculty to design course content that is both rigorous and relevant, incorporating theoretical knowledge with practical skills. I also support students throughout their academic journey, providing guidance on personal development, career advice, and any academic challenges they face. Additionally, I coordinate with industry professionals to arrange guest lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities, helping students connect with real-world experiences and build valuable professional relationships.
Teaching and supervision
I am module leader for:
- MGT101 Business Organisations and Society (Stage 1 core)
- MGT207 Cognitive and Creative Learning and Development (Stage 2 HRM core)
- MGT208 Contemporary Developments in HRM (Stage 2 HRM core)
I also work on MGT304 Business Consultancy Project (Stage 3 core) as the HRM lead.
Research
The title of my research is: Academics’ Encounters with and Experiences of Student Incivility within UK Higher Education: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis.
The purpose of this study is to explore and examine academics' encounters with and experiences of student incivility within UK higher education.
This investigation has two aims and is due for completion in 2025.
- To gain an in-depth understanding of academics’ understanding and conceptualisation of the concept of incivility
- To examine how academics in higher education navigate issues of incivility within higher education.
Further information
Professional Memberships:
- (SFHEA): Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
- (CIPD): Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, Chartered Member
- (CMI): Chartered Management Institute, Associate Member
- (CMBE): Certified Management and Business Educator
Additional Qualifications:
- CMI Professional Coaching Practice (Level 5)
Network Memberships:
- Active member of Coaching Network
- Active member of Women’s Network
Reach Out Activities:
- Spark FM: Business Bites, July 2024
- Speedings KTP Awareness Development Session, 2024
- Audi UK Process Improvement: Sunderland shared Prosperity Funding, 2023–2024