QA35 Appendix 2 Template 1
University of Bath
Notice of Meeting
Faculty/School of XXXXXX Reserved Business
Department of/for YY
Meeting:
Board of Examiners for Units (BEU)
Semester XX (Academic Year) Undergraduate / Postgraduate Units
Date and Time:
DATE, TIME
Venue:
BUILDING, ROOM
Notes regarding confidentiality
The University has identified seven categories of information which it will not routinely publish under
the Freedom of Information Act. The following agenda items contain information about living
individuals (including, but not limited to, members of staff, students or research subjects), the
processing of which is covered by the Data Protection Act 1998.
Matters discussed and recommendations made during this meeting should be regarded as
confidential and should not be revealed to students prior to the formal release of results.
AGENDA
1.0
Introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
Apologies, confirmation of quorum and welcome
Declaration of possible conflicts of interest
Chair’s Report
2.0
Semester XX Unit Results
List of units being considered
2.1
To consider and determine all examination and coursework results, confirming that
assessment marks accurately reflect the standards achieved by students and that all
assessment was conducted according to University Regulations and Quality Assurance Code
of Practice. In coming to a decision to:
i)
ii)
2.2
analyse units for skewed or unrepresentative features - taking into consideration a
range of current and historical statistical data for each unit and the typical and atypical
ranges for mean unit marks designated by the University – and to take action as
appropriate.
consider the comments of those members, including external examiners, unable to
attend the meeting
To note details of students who have not yet passed the Academic Integrity Test.
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2.3
To agree to forward recommendations to Board(s) of Examiners for Programmes.
3.0
Any Other Business
Members of this Board of Examiners for Units are expected to attend.
Unavoidable absence must be first approved by the Head of Department.
Please contact [name], Secretary to this Board of Examiners for Units, with queries.
Papers for circulation prior to the meeting of the Board of Examiners for Units:


Full membership list for Board of Examiners for Programmes, as approved by Board of Studies
University guidance on typical/atypical mean unit marks
Papers for circulation* at the Board of Examiners for Units:

Assessment marks and unit statistical data (including mean unit mark, standard deviation,
upper/lower quartiles, median and minimum and maximum marks) for each unit

University guidance on typical/atypical mean unit marks

External Examiners comments (if they have been consulted)
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Minutes from any relevant meetings
* Results may be projected on condition that printed copies are made available for reference
during the meeting.
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