Proposed revisions to the guidance on the structure and contents of the Annual Report from Validated Institutions to the University. The revised guidance places more emphasis on self reflection and the critical evaluation of the operation of validated programmes and the learning experience of students, with the aim of producing a more streamlined and focused report. This should facilitate more useful discussions at Liaison Committee and Joint Board meetings. This revised approach is designed to be consistent with the Scottish enhancement-led approach to quality as set out in the Quality Enhancement Framework, which includes Enhancement-led Institutional Review (ELIR).

ASC is asked to consider and approve the proposed revisions to the guidance on the structure and contents of the Annual Report from Validated Institutions to the University.

Staff in the Collaborations Unit, Senate Office.

A more focused and streamlined report should result in the more effective use of University staff time in reviewing the annual report. As HEIs in their own right (and therefore subject to ELIR), the Glasgow School of Art and SAC should be more accustomed to a reflective and critical approach. Christie’s Education and the Free Church College will have less experience and are likely to require additional support and time to adapt to the revised approach.

With immediate effect so that the annual reports for 2011-12 are presented in the new format. As noted above, it should be recognised that it is likely to be an iterative process in the case of Christie’s Education and the Free Church College.

None identified.