Agenda and Papers - University of Edinburgh

3.5 No Review under the auspices of QAC (web link to flowcharts)
3.5.1 Decision rule
When a Student Support Service is a front facing service and/or is subject to
review by other methods, i.e. within the Internal Subject Reviews or by its in
relation to its impact on the work of other Student Support Services which are
part of the SSSQAF or is not within the authority of the University of
Edinburgh or reports within the jurisdiction of the Colleges/Schools quality
assurance procedures.
4. Review Schedule for Student Support Services (web link to
Review Schedule)
The Review Schedule has been set from A/Y 2011/12 to 2016/17. The
document sets out which type of review is to take place and the year in which
it is to take place.
5. Quality Assurance Committee Sub-committee for SSSQAF (web
link to flowcharts)
5.1 Purpose and role
The QAC Sub-committee, with delegated authority from QAC, is responsible
for the operational oversight of the SSSQAF.
It reports an overview of its findings to the Quality Assurance Committee
including commendation and recommendations.
5.2 Remit:
• To monitor and review the quality of the Student Support Services by
consideration of Annual Quality Assurance and Accreditation Reports and
Periodic Enhanced and Thematic Review findings.
• To make commendations regarding areas of good practice and to
disseminate this good practice arising from reports and reviews.
• To make recommendations aimed at enhancing the student experience
as appropriate.
• To ensure that the procedures and process of the SSSQAF remain fit for
purpose.
5.3 Governance:
• The Sub-committee will act with authority, as delegated by QAC, in order
to monitor and review the quality assurance of Student Support Services
in relation to the student learning experience.
• The Sub-committee will report on an annual basis to the Quality
Assurance Committee the outcomes from monitoring and review
processes.
5.4 Composition of Sub-committee:
• The University Secretary
• Convener: The Convener of QAC or her delegate
• Vice-Convener: one of the Associate Deans for Quality and the Director of
Quality Assurance CMVM
• Associate Deans for Quality Assurance CHSS, CSE and Director of
Quality Assurance CMVM
• EUSA nominee