Quality: Strategy: Network

As we fast approach the first anniversary of the launch of the Office for Students, the new regulatory landscape continues to be both familiar and unknown, but the role of Quality Management remains critical for the assurance of standards and continuous improvement of the learning experience for students. As Quality managers and leaders we must be confident in their effectiveness and sustainability and this symposia offers and opportunity to consider their evolving role in the new environment.

Currently, there are two key strands of activity which dominate. Firstly, the UK Quality Code was launched in November 2018 and now that all of the end of year celebrations have finished it is time to think seriously about how institutions work with the ‘Expectations, common and core’ practices and advice and guidance. And secondly, as key metrics are used to assess the outcomes and success of students and in turn Higher Education providers, new working partnerships and models are being established between Quality units and Information, Planning and Data units.

These changes continue to radically alter the quality world of Higher Education and to help set the scene and spark discussions, we will be joined by Andrea Roberston-Begg of The University of Derby, Sarah Plumeridge, University of Brighton and Maureen McLaughlin, Head of Universities & Standards, from the Quality Assurance Agency for HE.

As ever, this QSN event offers the opportunity for us to get together in a constructive and supportive environment and we look forward greatly to welcoming new and returning delegates to our 2019 Spring Symposium.

Free to QSN members

QSN members are invited to attend the inaugural meeting of a QSN Special Interest Group (SIG) for institutions which use EvaSys software for module evaluation or are thinking of using EvaSys. The SIG is intended to provide a network for EvaSys users for discussion and mutual support and to facilitate the sharing and development of good practice in module evaluation and the use of EvaSys software.

The meeting will begin with four presentations from institutions which already use EvaSys software followed by round table discussions of topics suggested by QSN members. Members of the SIG will also agree terms of reference for the SIG and discuss the frequency and mode of meetings. Lunch will be provided.

The SIG will be convened by Dr Victoria Korzeniowska, Director of Academic Quality and Employability Services, King’s College London, QSN Deputy Chair and Keith Swanson, Director of Quality Support and Development, University of Reading, QSN Executive member.

Registration is from 10:30am. The event is from 11:00am to 15:30pm