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7.1

Academic year dates

This class covers term dates for the current academic year, as well as future academic years (as far as is known).

Paper Based or electronic copy.

See section 5.3 of the introduction

7.2

Further course information

This class covers more detailed information relating to particular departments, also information relating to programmes and qualifications.

Examples of the type of information in this class include:

• Term dates
• Structure of courses
• Qualification gained
• Changing courses
• Work experience

7.3

Information on internal procedures for assuring academic quality and standards

This class includes information about the college"s internal quality audit programmes and annual review. It also includes information on the college"s internal procedures for assuring academic quality and standards.

Examples of the type of information in this class include:

a) Information on programme approval, monitoring and review:

• Programme specifications
• Annual monitoring and review processes
• Accreditation and monitoring reports by professional, statutory or regulatory bodies

b) Information on assessment procedures and outcomes:

• Assessment strategies, processes and procedures
• The range and nature of student work

c) Information on student satisfaction with their college experience, covering the views of students on:

• Arrangements for academic and tutorial guidance, support and supervision
• Library services and IT support
• Suitability of accommodation, equipment and facilities for teaching and learning
• Perceptions of the quality of teaching and the range of teaching and learning methods
• Assessment arrangements
• Quality of pastoral support

d) Information and evidence available to teams undertaking internal reviews of quality and standards in relation to:

• The effectiveness of teaching and learning, in relation to programme aims and curriculum content as they evolve over time
• The range of teaching methods used
• The availability and use of specialist equipment and other resources and materials to support teaching and learning
• Staff access to professional development to improve teaching performance, including peer observation and mentoring programmes
• The use of external benchmarking and other comparators

Paper Based or electronic copy.

See section 5.3 of the introduction

7.4

Staffing structure of Schools/departments

This class covers information about staff roles within areas of the college, together with organisational charts.

Examples of the type of information in this class include:

• Job titles of academic staff and support staff
• Contact details for each school/department

Paper Based or electronic copy.

See section 5.3 of the introduction

7.5

Student assessment strategy

This class covers information on the regulations and/or policy governing student assessment.

Examples of the type of information in this class include:

• Examination periods
• Examination regulations
• Appeal procedures
• Policy on plagiarism
• External examination bodies

Paper Based or electronic copy.

See section 5.3 of the introduction

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