1. QAA Higher Education Review An update! 5 June 2015 CP forum

2. Key dates for University of Gloucestershire HER WeekActivityWeek commencing 0Review visit27/04/15 – 30/04/15 +2Key findings letter received(HEFCE)14/05/15 +6QAA sends draft review report11/06/15 +9University (including lead student representative) responds re factual corrections 02/07/15 +12QAA publishes report and issues press release23/07/15 +22University publishes its action plan on its website01/10/15

3. How were partners involved? Thank you! Skype meeting with staff and students from OLC, Zimbabwe Meeting with representatives from partners (involved SGS, Warwickshire College, Moorlands College, Norland College, INTO JV) Meeting involving students form partners (SGS, Warwickshire College, Moorlands College, Norland College, INTO JV, Redcliffe College, Markfield College) Evidence base illustrating QA processes across the partnerships (EE, AMR, PRR, PR validation reports)

4. HER judgement grades Setting and maintenance of threshold Academic Standards meets UK expectations Quality, Information, Enhancement Is commended meets UK expectations requires improvement to meet UK expectations does not meet UK expectations requires improvement to meet UK expectations does not meet UK expectations

5. Good practice map Academic StandardsInformation about HE Quality of Learning Opportunities integration of employability and sustainability into the curriculum the DegreePlus scheme and extracurricular opportunities to support high participation in placements and internships the School representative system the Assessment Scrutiny Process Enhancement of Learning Opportunities integration employability and sustainability into the curriculum Degree plus Scheme and extracurricular opportunities to support high participation in placements & internships The School representative system strategic engagement with colleges, employers and the Local Enterprise Partnership

6. Recommendations & affirmations map Academic Standards Define learning outcomes at appropriate level of FHEQ for each exit qualification Information about HE Website development in terms of accuracy, accessibility and reliability of information Quality of Learning Opportunities External examining to record and report on each location and partner Staff from partners to be involved with all QA processes for franchise provision Share EE reports with students at each partner and location Strengthen processes for preventing and identifying plagiarism at all partners and locations Annual monitoring reports to have measureable actions and to monitor timeliness of implementation of actions Streamline responsibilities for oversight of CP to ensure partners are fully compliant with UoG processes and procedures CIM for more interactive and transparent reporting Enhancement of Learning Opportunities

7. Next Steps….. weekActivityDue date +6QAA sends draft review report11/06/15 +9University (including lead student representative) responds re factual corrections 02/07/15 +12QAA publishes report and issues press release23/07/15 +22University publishes its action plan on its website01/10/15