At its meeting on 24 May 2013, the Academic Standards Committee received the Report of Periodic Subject Review of the School of Engineering. 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.

It is considered that the Panel's recommendations have been, mainly, given full and appropriate consideration. However, ASC is asked to consider if the following recommendations require follow up reports in 6 months time.

Recommendation 1: The response does not indicate that the second clause of the recommendation, that the Head of College clearly identify the benefits of TNE and other collaborations to the School, has been addressed. ASC is asked to consider if a follow up report is required on this particular point.

Recommendation 6: The response acknowledges limited progress and reports that the use, allocation and training of GTAs will be addressed over the summer (2014).

Recommendation 7: No progress has been made on this recommendation concerning the diversity and balance within project teams and monitoring of their operation. It will be taken forward for the 2014-15 academic year. (Note: The final report was sent to the School of Engineering on 24 June 2013 following approval by ASC)

Recommendation 8: On the issue of duration of examinations, the response reports that the University Calendar provides for an additional 30 minutes in cases where this is justified by the nature and content of the examination. While this is correct, the Calendar also states that the use of this extension should be approved by the College. ASC is asked to consider if a follow up response is required, confirming that College approval has been granted or requiring retrospective approval to be sought.

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

As identified in the report.

No direct resource implications have been identified.

As outlined.

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