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Jill Webb is a Professor and Associate Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of York. She leads initiatives to enhance student experience and academic inclusion, overseeing major educational reforms such as modular restructuring during the pandemic and the adoption of semesters. Her career includes leadership roles at Leeds Beckett and York Universities, with a focus on pedagogical innovation and cross-institutional collaboration.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree from London School of Economics (LSE)
- MSc in International Financial Analysis (University of Newcastle, part-time)
- Doctorate in Education (University of Sheffield)
Research Interests: Inclusion and skills development are central to her work. Her doctoral research applied the capabilities approach to study class-based aspiration development. Recent projects include optionality in assessment design, extra-curricular inclusion strategies, and institutional frameworks to address awarding gaps. She co-leads the 'No Gaps' initiative to reduce disparities in academic outcomes.
Publications: Her work spans higher education policy, accounting pedagogy, and organizational fraud prevention. Key themes include equity in assessment practices, professional competency development, and fraud mitigation strategies within organizations.
Awards: None explicitly stated.
Teaching and Mentorship: She co-teaches first-year accounting modules and founded the Centre for Advanced Study of Management Education (CASME), fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on teaching innovation. A qualified coach, she mentors academic staff university-wide.
Labs/Teams: CASME serves as a collaborative space for exploring future trends in management education, emphasizing inclusivity and pedagogical excellence.
