An examination of the recommendations made by PSR Review Panels in Session 2013-14 has been undertaken with the aim of identifying themes or issues that might require attention at a broader level, either across College or the University as a whole or which should feed into University strategies such as Learning and Teaching or Estates. Three main areas have been identified this year: Support mechanisms, Physical resources and GTA support and training.

Academic Standards Committee is asked to note this overview of the recommendations and to consider

i) whether any further University-wide action is merited in relation to GTA support and training and;

ii) whether any further procedures could be initiated in relation to responding to accommodation issues.

Academic Standards Committee is also asked to note that the requests to take forward individual recommendations have been forwarded to the relevant individuals by the Senate Office following the Committee’s consideration of the full PSR reports in May 2013/Summer Powers and to note the University level action is already in progress.

Senate Office.

Resource needs associated with individual recommendations.

It is anticipated that actions will be undertaken within the course of Session 2014-15 with progress reports to be made to ASC in May 2014.

None.