Brief description of the paper 

At its meeting on 27 May 2011, ASC received a report summarising the responses to recommendations arising from the review of History of Art held in February 2010. The points raised by the convener detailed on the coversheet were noted.

It was agreed that a follow-up report should be provided to ASC in October 2011 regarding the actions relating to recommendations 13 and 15, and that an update on the evaluation of auction house websites should also be provided to ASC at that time.

Action Requested 

ASC is asked to consider the adequacy of the responses and the progress made. ASC is asked to note that an update on the evaluation of auction house websites is still to be provided.

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

It is proposed that the Clerk to ASC seeks an update on the evaluation of auction house websites and for the response to be approved by Convener’s powers, if deemed appropriate.

Resource implications 

Not applicable.

Timescale for Implementation 

As indicated.

Equality implications 

Not applicable.

 

Prepared by: Karen Robertson