The report contains a summary of the concerns raised by External Examiners during Session 2009-10. The report also identifies areas of good practice and highlights the issues that affected External Examining procedures during Session 2009-10. New processes for introduction during Session 2010-11 are also brought to the attention of Academic Standards Committee.

Academic Standards Committee is asked to note the report.

Senate Office.

The revised external examiner fee structure has resource implications for Schools.

Implementation of the new on-line External Examiner system during Session 10-11.

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