APPENDIX PV18d
SCHOOL AUDIT REPORT
School of X
Faculty of X
Date of Audit:
Month Year
CONTENTS
AUDIT TEAM MEMBERSHIP ............................................................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 3
SCHOOL AUDIT REPORT ................................................................................................... 4
1.
Characteristics of the School ...................................................................................... 4
2.
Previous audits ........................................................................................................... 4
3.
Organisation and management ................................................................................... 4
4.
Contribution to the Faculty Plan .................................................................................. 5
5.
Quality assurance ....................................................................................................... 6
6.
Conclusions ................................................................................................................ 7
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AUDIT TEAM MEMBERSHIP
Chair:
External Advisers:
Head of School:
Member of academic staff from
the Faculty in which the School
is based:
Students’ Union representative:
Dean of Quality and Standards or
other senior University officer:
Secretary (Academic Office):
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INTRODUCTION
Introductory statement to be agreed
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SCHOOL AUDIT REPORT
1.
Characteristics of the School
1.1
Statement on the School’s historical development and any specific areas explored.
1.2
Statement on the description of the School as it stands today and any specific areas
explored.
1.3
Statement on whether the school’s academic portfolio is balanced and appropriate.
Does it have any unusual or distinctive features?
1.4
Statement on any programmes or modules with very few students enrolled. What
impact does this have on timetable issues for the School and staff?
1.5
Statement regarding whether the School regularly reviews the number of
programmes and modules available and the number of students enrolling on these
programmes.
2.
Previous audits
2.1
If there has been a previous audit of the School, is there evidence that the School has
responded appropriately to any recommendations?
2.2
Statement on any issues from previous audits that appear to be outstanding or
ongoing.
3.
Organisation and management
3.1
Statement on whether the School is organised effectively.
3.2
Statement on the whether the School is resourced appropriately. Is a strategy in place
for allocation of resources?
3.3
Statement on whether the School has managed any restructuring challenges
effectively.
3.4
Statement on whether the School offers an appropriate number of degree
programmes in proportion to the staff resources available.
3.5
Statement regarding the clarity of roles and responsibilities of individuals and
committees.
3.6
Statement regarding whether committees meet frequently and adequately discuss the
issues raised.
3.7
Statement regarding the clarity of the decision-making process.
3.8
Statement regarding the School’s communication with its staff and students. Are there
any weaknesses in its approach?
3.9
Statement regarding whether the School has an effective programme management
structure for all its programmes.
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3.10 Statement regarding the effective management of the delivery of provision across
campuses, if relevant.
3.11 Statement regarding the fair distribution of workloads.
3.12 Statement regarding whether the School has a sound management structure that can
carry it through future opportunities and/or problems.
Strengths:
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Weaknesses:
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Examples of good practice:
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Matters identified for future action by the School:
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Matters identified for future action by the Faculty:
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Matters identified for future action by the University:
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4.
Contribution to the Faculty Plan
4.1
Statement regarding the School’s contribution to the Faculty Plan in relation to
recruitment and retention.
4.2
Statement regarding the accuracy and appropriateness of publicity materials
produced by the School. Could they be enhanced?
4.3
Statement regarding the accuracy and appropriateness of materials produced for
current students. Do they adhere to University templates? Could they be enhanced?
4.4
Statement on whether mechanisms are in place for checking and monitoring the
materials provided for prospective and current students.
4.5
Statement regarding the strategy for student support.
4.6
Statement regarding the appropriateness of the School’s contribution to the Faculty
Plan in relation to programme development.
4.7
Statement on the appropriateness of the School’s contribution to the Faculty Plan in
relation to learning, teaching and quality enhancement. Does this apply at both
undergraduate and postgraduate levels?
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4.8
Statement on whether there is evidence that programme design and delivery is
informed by:
Recent developments in techniques of teaching, learning and assessment
Opportunities for technology enhanced learning
Current research and scholarship
University priorities such as sustainability and employability
4.9
Statement on the appropriateness of the School’s contribution to the Faculty Plan in
relation to staff engagement in scholarly activity.
4.10 Statement on the appropriateness of the School’s contribution to the Faculty Plan in
relation to collaborative partnerships (where applicable).
4.11 Statement on whether the School is thinking creatively about future challenges, both
within the University and in the external environment.
Strengths:
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Weaknesses:
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Examples of good practice:
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Matters identified for future action by the School:
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Matters identified for future action by the Faculty:
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Matters identified for future action by the University:
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5.
Quality assurance
5.1
Statement on the appropriateness of opportunities provided by the School for all
students to engage in the quality assurance and enhancement of their educational
experience. Could its current arrangements be enhanced?
5.2
Statement on the appropriateness of the School’s response to external examiners’
reports and other forms of external feedback. Could its current arrangements be
enhanced?
5.3
Statement on the School’s use of statistical information in evaluating its programmes
of study. Could its current arrangements be enhanced?
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5.4
Where applicable, statement on the appropriateness of the School’s support and
monitoring for its flexible and blended learning. Could its current arrangements be
enhanced?
5.5
Statement on the School’s support for and monitoring of staff development to ensure
teaching quality. Could its current arrangements be enhanced?
5.6
Statement regarding whether the School is implementing the University’s policy on
peer observation of teaching.
5.7
Statement regarding the appropriateness of the School’s arrangements for inducting
and supporting part-time and visiting staff.
5.8
Statement regarding the appropriateness of the School’s arrangements for ensuring
that its research degree provision is of an appropriate quality and standard. Could its
current arrangements be enhanced?
5.9
Statement regarding the appropriateness of the School’s arrangements for working
with other Schools both within the Faculty and in other Faculties. Could its current
arrangements be enhanced?
5.10 Where applicable, statement regarding the appropriateness of the School’s
arrangements for supporting its collaborative partnerships. Could its current
arrangements be enhanced?
Strengths:
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Weaknesses:
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Examples of good practice:
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Matters identified for future action by the School:
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Matters identified for future action by the Faculty:
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Matters identified for future action by the University:
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6.1
Conclusions
Statement regarding the appropriateness of the School’s analysis of its strengths and
weaknesses (where provided).
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6.2
Statement regarding whether the School has produced evidence of how it intends to
address its weaknesses and threats and turn them into opportunities or strengths.
Strengths:
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Weaknesses:
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Examples of good practice:
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Matters identified for future action by the School:
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Matters identified for future action by the Faculty:
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Matters identified for future action by the University:
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