At its meeting on 20 May 2016, Academic Standards Committee received the responses to the recommendations arising from the Review of Theatre, Film & Television Studies and the Centre for Cultural Policy Research.

Overall, the recommendations were considered adequate, however, updates were requested for the following recommendations to the September meeting:

Recommendations 2 and 8: An update should be provided on development opportunities for University Teachers and to elaborate further on TS’s comments that University Teachers’ work is moderated, stating why this is necessary, particularly in view of the University’s policy on moderation of assessment. The initial response should be clarified with regard to University Teachers’ temporary contracts and how these translate into career progression and what development opportunities are available for University Teachers.

Recommendation 11: ASC sought further clarification of the FTVS statement regarding the circulation of the minutes from the Staff Student Liaison Committee. The initial response referred to the minutes being held by the Subject Office, HoSA and class convenors but did not indicate if these were circulated to students. Clarification should be provided as to whether there was a formal minute of the CCPR meetings and if this was circulated.

ASC is asked to consider the adequacy of the updated responses and the progress made.

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None other than those identified in the responses.

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