Presentation by Ms Jean Skene

STUDENT MODULE1. KEY TERMSClassification of Subject Matter categoriesHeadcount is counting of heads. Each studentcounts as a unit, regardless of the course load beingcarriedStudents are counted once only, even if they aredoing more than one qualification.Full-time student calculations are more complex andare based on the student’s course load.HEMIS Institute19/04/2010

STAFF MODULE2. KEY TERMSInstruction Research professionalRanksPCS classificationHighest Relevant qualificationCESMHeadcount is counting of heads. Each staff memberis counted once only.Full-time equivalent staff calculationsHEMIS Institute19/04/2010

SPACE MODULE3. KEY TERMSSpace use classificationPCS classificationCESMBuilding conditionASMGSMSCUStationsHEMIS Institute19/04/2010

FUNDINGBLOCK GRANTSTeaching inputsTeaching outputsResearch outputsEARMARKED GRANTSFoundationTeaching and research developmentInfrastructureVet SciencesHEMIS Institute19/04/2010

AUDITNo change to April 2009 guidelinesPQM – old and newAuditing of space not required (as yet),however an audit certificate is required forthe expenditure of the instructure fundingHEMIS Institute19/04/2010

VALPACStatus on updatesHelp deskTechnical queries vs Policy queriesUpdate of documentation (Help files)Update of user manualHEMIS Institute19/04/2010

PROBLEMSLate submissionsNo submissions – spaceHeadcount FTE ratios that are too highIncorrect disability codesEntrance categoriesStaff qualifications – bad data, not instruction resbut personnel category (element 039) = instr/resHEMIS Institute19/04/2010

FOR DISCUSSIONNew cesmsSchool codesPostal codes% research in particular MBALegacy indicator – rename element to HEQFindicatorTotal subsidy unitsCurrent employmentHEMIS Institute19/04/2010

NEW DEVELOPMENTSNew nationality codesFinalising student, staff and PCS manualsWorkshop – joint appointmentsEnrolments by CampusHEMIS Institute19/04/2010