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Academic Quality and Standards Committee
Terms of reference
- To provide a forum for debate and decision on the University's framework for quality assurance policy and procedures as it affects undergraduate, masters and higher research degree provision, taking account of national developments.
- To work with Faculty Officers in keeping quality monitoring and enhancement procedures and processes under review, and to ensure an equivalency of standards of monitoring and enhancing good practice across Schools.
- To receive from Faculty Officers an Annual Report on the progress being made by Schools in implementing the University's framework for quality assurance in respect of undergraduate, masters and higher research degrees, and to identify any institutional issues that require further consideration and make appropriate recommendations.
- To promote the development of high quality research environments for students, including appropriate training opportunities.
- To promote the further development of quality monitoring policy and practice with regard to all forms of collaborative provision, both UK and overseas.
- To provide a forum for debate and, where appropriate, decision on issues relating to provision of undergraduate, masters and higher research degree University awards through the accredited colleges.
- To report to Education Committee and Senate, as appropriate.
- To receive reports from the Foundation Programme Steering Group, as appropriate.
Membership
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Chair (appointed by Senate) |
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The Vice-Chancellor (ex-officio) |
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A Pro Vice-Chancellor |
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The Director of the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit |
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The Associate Deans (Education) from each Faculty |
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A Head of School from each Faculty (appointed by the Dean concerned) |
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A further representative from each Faculty (appointed by the Dean concerned) |
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The Chair of External Research Degree Committee (ERDC) |
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Three representatives of the Students' Union (u/g; p/g taught; p/g research) |
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Note: A representative from the University of Winchester and from the University of Chichester (appointed by the Vice-Chancellor concerned) will be invited to attend for consideration of business relating to or affecting these institutions. |
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Secretary : TBA |
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