At its meeting on 15 April 2014, ASC received the 12-month update report from the review of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures which detailed the responses and the progress made to date in implementing the recommendations. It was noted that the PSR Convener considered that the Panel's recommendations had been, as far as possible, given full and appropriate consideration.

ASC reviewer, Professor Hill, had also reported prior to the meeting that the response to all the recommendations was very thorough and good progress was being made in most of the areas. Points were raised regarding two recommendations:

Recommendation 3 - it was noted that the involvement of students in the working group was "not felt to be appropriate". ASC suggested that as an alternative, the School could consider the use of student focus groups to engage with the student body.

Recommendation 4 - there was some concern that the response did not appear to address issue of recompense for GTA staff and further detail on this was therefore sought.

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

None identified.

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.