1. Professor Julie Mcleod Pro Vice-Chancellor Learning, Teaching and the Student Experience Annual Conference for External Examiners Strategy & Overview

3. Best for professionally recognised and practice-oriented programmes Best for connecting and working with our local and regional economy, businesses and communities, and international partners Best for being digitally advanced, agile and responsive in the way we work Best for being inclusive and global in outlook and approach

4. Impact: - Emphasis on practice-oriented assessments and experience within the curriculum - heightened use of Technology-enhanced learning and effective use of online accessibility - continued emphasis on growing effective partnerships nationally and internationally - responsiveness to market ie multiple intakes, postgraduate and professional needs

10. Outcomes of External Examiner reporting (12-13) Commended; the application of research/scholarly activity feeding into the curriculum assessment strategies for being varied, creative and innovative using real-world scenarios and clearly linking theory to practice eg multiplatform and pervasive media including blogs and other tools for critical reflective learning the ability to engage with professional and high quality visiting lecturers from a range of creative media industries innovative and variable forms of practice-led assessment using real patient information, TEL, online tools and simulations

11. Concerns raised: Low engagement with online student module evaluation Action: We have changed some aspects following feedback and looked at sector best practice – continue to monitor Possible over-assessment Action: Further guidance being developed and good practice shared to support curriculum design Challenge over comparability and quality of teaching and assessment standards within some Collaborative Provision Action: formalised role of link tutor and partnership lead to ensure close engagement with partners. Additional support needs to be identified to enhance confidence for international students Action: realigned Academic Support to ensure clear signposting and accessibility for all students.

12. Support and guidance Launch of the new External Examiner Operational Guide Annual External Examiner Conference 2014 - Workshops and informal network slots