1. ELIR Workshop 1 Managing the Student Learning Experience

2. What is ELIR Enhancement led institutional review (ELIR) is part of the Quality Enhancement Framework that all Scottish Universities have signed up to and which is overseen by the Quality Assurance Agency, an independent body reporting on quality and standards in higher education.

3. Quality Enhancement Framework Enhancement themes Institution led quality review Engagement of students in quality management Provision of agreed set of public information Enhancement-led institutional review

4. ELIR Process Reflective Analysis 2 day fact finding visit 3 - 5 day visit focusing on specific themes Public report + summary

5. The ELIR Team 1 student reviewer 3 academic reviewers 1 international reviewer 1 coordinating reviewer

6. What is the ELIR Team looking for? An institution that: effectively monitors and reviews its provision effectively engages students and supports their learning takes a strategic approach to enhancement of the learning experience promotes a quality culture

7. Why ELIR is important Opportunity to review and enhance learning and teaching Opportunity to review and enhance university processes and procedures Staff development Public accountability and external perception

8. Preparation for ELIR 2 Working Group preparing for ELIR Series of workshops, reviewing current practices Identifying case studies Identifying risk areas and taking appropriate action

9. Key dates for ELIR Submission of RA by 28 th August 2009 Part 1 Visit - 7 th and 8 th October 2009 Part 2 Visit - 16 th – 20 th November 2009 Draft report to be received by 15 th January 2010