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Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee

The Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee is responsible to Senate for the maintenance, development and enhancement of high academic standards and an excellent taught student learning experience.

Secretary to the Committee: If you would like further information about the Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee, please contact Delia Bean (ext 5258, email D.Bean@bath.ac.uk).

Membership 2012/13
Terms of office expire on 31st July in the year stated.

Professor B Morley Chair, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching)
ex-officio
Mr A Wright One Associate Dean nominated by the Dean of Engineering and Design
2013
Dr P Lambert One Associate Dean nominated by the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
2013
Professor G Price One Associate Dean nominated by the Dean of Science
2013
Dr R Kamm Head of Learning, Teaching and Quality, School of Management
ex-officio
Mr Chris Clements One Sabbatical Officer nominated by the Students' Union
2013
Mr Alex Pool One Sabbatical Officer nominated by the Students' Union
2013
Dr A Evans One current or former Director of Studies/Director of Teaching from the Faculty of Engineering and Design nominated by the Dean of Engineering and Design
2013
Dr T Skinner One current or former Director of Studies/Director of Teaching from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences nominated by the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
2013
Dr F Laughton One current or former Director of Studies/Director of Teaching from the Faculty of Science nominated by the Dean of Science
2013
Mr Michael Willis One current or former Director of Studies/Director of Teaching from the School of Management nominated by the Dean of Management
2013
Dr J Darling One National Teaching Fellow employed by the University nominated by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching)
2013

The following Officers routinely attend meetings of the Committee:

Mr A Lee Director of BUCS  
Ms K Robinson Librarian  
Ms M Woodward Heads of Learning Partnerships  
Dr J Harris Deputy Academic Registrar  
Ms G Van Der Velden Director of Learning and Teaching Enhancement  
Mr J Macdonald Head, Student Learning Experience and Quality, (LTEO)  
Ms K Anagnostopoulou Head of E-Learning  
Dr H King Head of Academic Staff Development  
     
Observer:    
     
Dr H Dunbar-Morris Executive Officer, Teaching and Learning, VC's Office  
Mrs W Hopkins Quality Enhancement Officer, LTEO  
Ms C Slack Students' Union Representation and Research Co-ordinator  

Terms of Reference
Approved by Senate 9th June 2010, Revised by Senate 8th June 2011, Revised by Senate 22nd February 2012

  1. To develop the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy for approval by Senate and be responsible for implementation of the Strategy.  The Committee will promote innovation and good practice in learning, teaching and assessment (including the allocation and monitoring of the University’s Teaching Development Fund) and ensure effective student engagement in the development and enhancement of the student learning experience.
  2. To oversee the University’s quality assurance and enhancement framework  including approval of revisions to the Quality Assurance Code of Practice, New Framework for Assessment, Assessment Regulations and credit framework as delegated by Senate. 
  3. To formulate new policies and initiatives in response to regional, national and international developments in learning, teaching and assessment (including e-learning and e-assessment initiatives), quality assurance and enhancement practice and student engagement, for approval by Senate.
  4. To develop and promote initiatives which further align quality assurance and enhancement processes and underpin the institutional approach to quality management, centred on reliance on sound academic principles in the design and delivery of learning and teaching, the importance of the informed student voice and rigorous peer review.
  5. To consider and determine the direction for staff development provision in support of quality of teaching, learning and assessment practice, academic guidance and learner support (on the recommendation of Academic Staff Development Sub-Committee and subject to consultation with Academic Staff Committee where appropriate)
  6. To receive and consider overview reports and data in relation to operation of the quality framework, academic standards, student progression and achievement, collaborative provision and key aspects of the student learning experience.  The Committee will disseminate good practice and address significant issues arising from these reports and data with reference to Senate as appropriate.
  7. To consider and determine matters relating to careers and the employability of students (including provision for placement learning and work-based learning).

Minutes of Meetings

2012/13:

2011/12

2010/11:

Please note that the summaries and minutes of meetings of the Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee published above exclude information which the University has declared will not be routinely published under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.  Further information about the Act (including the reasons why such information is exempt from publication) is available at http://www.bath.ac.uk/foi/faqs-staff-general.htm.  If you have any queries about business conducted by the Committee and cannot find reference to it in the summaries/minutes published here, please contact Delia Bean (ext 5258, email d.bean@bath.ac.uk).

Procedural Rules

Membership:       The term of office for nominated members of the Committee is three years (renewable).  In the event that a nominated member ceases to be eligible to serve, a replacement to serve for the remainder of their term of office will be nominated (renewable).
Co-option:          At the discretion of the Committee in accordance with Senate Standing Order 16.
Alternates:          Permitted in accordance with Senate Standing Order 17.
Quorum:             One third of the membership of the Committee (Senate Standing Order 16).
Rules for Voting: None
Minutes:              Submitted to Senate

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