Brief description of the paper

At its meeting on 30 May 2008, the Academic Standards Committee received the Report of the Review of Departmental Programmes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment of the Department of Theology & Religious Studies held on 5 March 2008. The recommendations contained within the report were approved for onward transmission to those identified for action. This report details the responses and the progress made to date in implementing the recommendations.

The report has been considered by the Convener of the Review Panel, who is satisfied that the Panel’s recommendations have been given full and appropriate consideration. There are no further recommendations.

Action Requested

Academic Standards Committee is requested to consider the adequacy of the responses and the progress made.

Recommended Person/s responsible for taking action(s) forward

None other than those identified in the responses.

Resource implications

No direct resource implications have been identified, although the outcome of various recommendations could identify resource issues.

Timescale for Implementation

As outlined.

Equality implications

No specific implications identified, although the Department should continue to embed consideration of equality and diversity requirements in all its procedures and provision.