Purpose

To provide assurance to Senate on the quality and standards of educational provision at the University, in line with both external and internal frameworks and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

1) To provide assurances to Senate regarding the University's compliance with relevant areas of legislation and regulatory compliance that relate to learning and teaching.

2) To formulate and agree/recommend new policies and initiatives for learning, teaching and assessment, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

3) To approve exemptions from assessment frameworks and provide assurance to Senate that any amendments made, or suspensions granted, relating to quality and standards activities are appropriate.

4) To seek assurance that institutional risks associated with educational standards and quality are being identified and appropriately managed, escalating to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee where appropriate.

5) To provide assurance to Senate of the quality and standards of the University's educational provision based on suitable institutional data, including but not limited to:

a) student learning and academic outcomes
b) course performance
c) examinations, assessments and academic complaints
d) placement, apprenticeship, collaborative, partnerships provisions and professional bodies

6) To provide advice to Senate and the Education Advisory Board on the implications for quality and standards of any educational strategies and policies under development.

7) To submit an annual report to Senate enabling it to provide appropriate assurance to Council on the quality and standards of the educational provision at the University.

Membership

Total Membership

Maximum of six voting members. One member appointed by Senate for up to three years; up to two co-opted (non-executive) members can be appointed by Senate on EQSC recommendation for up to three years.

• Prof Julian Chaudhuri, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education & Global) (Chair), ex officio
• Prof Momna Hejmadi, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education Quality and Enhancement), ex officio
• Amber Snary, SU Education Officer, ex officio
• Prof Adrian Evans, Senate appointed, term office to 31 July 2027
• Prof Richard Jackson, co-opted, term of office to 31 July 2027
• Dr Lucy Noble, co-opted, term of office to 31 July 2027

Routine attendees

• Sascha Athey, Head of Academic Quality and Standards,
• Ian Blenkharn, Director of Education and Student Services
• Dr Chris Bonfield, Director of the Centre for Learning and Teaching
• Prof Andrew Burrows, Associate Dean for Education (Science)
• Prof Gail Forey, Associate Dean for Education (Humanities & Social Sciences)
• Prof Nathalia Gjersoe, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience - Student Voice),
• Prof Marion Harney, Associate Dean for Education (Engineering & Design)
• Ryan Lucas, Education Manager, Student’s Union
• Rachel Sheer, Director of the Academic Registry
• Dr Tim Wakeley, Associate Dean (Education) School of Management

Secretary

Member of the Academic Quality and Standards Team (Academic Registry)

Special rules

None

Procedural Rules

Procedure: In the absence of any specific rules, the procedure is as set out in the Senate Standing Orders
Quorum: One third of the committee membership
Meeting frequency: Normally four meetings a year
Minutes: Submitted to Senate and published on web site

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