At its meeting on 23 March 2018, the Academic Standards Committee received the six-month update report from the review of Information Studies which detailed the responses and progress made to date in implementing the recommendations. It was noted that the subject area had been facing particularly challenging staffing issues and, while these were now being addressed, progress in relation to a number of the recommendations had been limited by that context. ASC was pleased to note the plans now in place to address the recommendations and requested an update in another year on Recommendations 3, 4, 5, 6-8 and 11. The PSR Panel Convener had highlighted to ASC the Head of Subject's response to Recommendation 12 regarding the provision of guidance and support in relation to the Early Career Development Programme. The Head of Subject's view was that conflicting information was being given and that progress in resolving this required input from the Director of Pay and Performance. ASC agreed that a response should be sought from the latter.

Academic Standards Committee is asked to consider the adequacy of the updated 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.