ASC 17/69

University of Glasgow

Academic Standards Committee - Friday 25 May 2018

Report from Meeting of Academic Regulations Sub-Committee held on 4 May 2018

Cover Sheet

Professor Marc Alexander, Convener of Academic Regulations Sub-Committee

 
Brief description of the paper 

A report on matters considered by ARSC at its meeting on 4 May 2018.

Action Requested 

ASC is asked to consider proposals to amend Code of Assessment provisions on:

  • Deferral of coursework submission deadlines of up to five working days
  • Requests for extensions of deadlines of more than five working days using good cause.

ASC is asked to note ARSC’s discussion regarding independent Exam Board conveners.

Recommended Person/s responsible for taking action(s) forward 

Senate Office will take forward any amendment to, and dissemination of, regulations or guidance required as a result of ASC decisions.

Resource implications 

None known.

Timescale for Implementation 

It is proposed that the changes should be implemented for session 2018-19. Discussions are underway with SLSD concerning the development of a bespoke process for submitting requests to MyCampus for extensions through good cause.

Equality implications 

Part 2 of the report concerns impartiality in the conduct of Exam Boards.

 

Prepared by: Karen Robertson