A Quality Handbook for Staff

Index

Contents of Quality Handbook for Staff Page(s)

Quality Assurance at Aberystwyth 1

Relationship with University of Wales 1

Institution Mechanisms 1-5

Senate

Academic Affairs Committee

Faculties

University officers

(VCs, PVCs, Deans, Deputy Deans, Heads of Department)

Departmental and Programme Review 5 and 24-25

Departmental Quality Audit 5

Approval of New or Restructured Modules 5-6

Study Scheme Approval, Monitoring and Review 6-8

Withdrawal of Study Schemes 8

Monitoring of Student Progress 8-9

PG Training and Research 9

PG Teaching Activities 9

Innovation in Learning, Teaching and Assessment 10

The Role of External Examiners 10

Students’ Views 11-12

Students’ Responsibilities 12

External Views 12

Marking Procedures 13

Complaints Procedure 14

Family Relationships 14

AU’s Mission 16

AU Learning and Teaching Objectives 16

Academic Progress 16-17

Unfair Practice 18-19

Examination Procedures 19-20

Assessment Through the Medium of Welsh 20

Assessment Policy and Procedures 20-21

Return of Assessed Work 21

Feedback Policy 22

The Role of Faculties in Quality Assurance 22-23

Research Degrees Board 23-24

Student Support 27-28

Confidentiality Statement 28-29

Student Withdrawals 29

Personal Tutors Policy 29-30

Staffing Matters 32-33

Staff Development and Training 33-34

Performance Review (Staff) 34

Mediation (Staff) 34-35

Sources of Information and Publication 37-42

Where to Turn for Advice 44-46