Quality Assurance Manual
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Mission, Vision, Governance & Management
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Appendix A2
A2 Item 1
Governing Body Membership
A2 Item 2
Role and Function of the Academic
Council
A2 Item 3
Role and Function of the Quality
Assurance Sub-Committee
A2 Item 4
Role and Function of the Research and
Development Sub-Committee
A2 Item 5
Role and Function of the Institute
Postgraduate Committee (IPC)
A2 Item 6
Role and Function of the Programmes
and Planning Sub-Committee
A2 Item 7
Role and Function of the Student Affairs
Sub-Committee
A2 Item 8
Forms CBA 1 and CBA 2
A2 Item 1
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TRALEE GOVERNING BODY with effect
from 01.04.2015 for a period of 5 years
Name
Dr. Oliver Murphy
Representing
President, ITT
Cllr. Terry O Brien
Acting Chairman of Governing Body
Vacant
Non-Academic Staff Representative, ITT
Ms. Lisa Dolan
Student Representative, ITT
Mr. Steve Clifford
Student Representative, ITT
Mr. Jeremiah B. Flynn
Engineers Ireland
Ms. Monica Sheehan
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Ms. Helena Buckley
Marketing Institute of Ireland
Mr. Jerry Moloney
Enterprise Ireland
Ms. Majella Moloney
Teagasc
Ms. Suzanne Griffin
Irish Congress of Trade Unions
Cllr. Ann Norton
Limerick & Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB)
Mr. Sean Kennedy
Limerick & Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB)
Mr. Colm McEvoy
Cllr. Terry O'Brien (Acting
Chairman)
Kerry Education & Training Board (KETB)
Cllr. Seamus Cosai
Fitzgerald
Ms. Maria O’Gorman
Kerry Education & Training Board (KETB)
Kerry Education & Training Board (KETB)
Kerry Education & Training Board (KETB)
Mr. John Jones
Academic Staff Representative (Male), ITT
Ms Edel Randles
Academic Staff Representative (Female), ITT
Mr. John Fox
Secretary to Governing Body (not official member of GB)
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Role and Function of the Academic Council
1.1
Academic Council
The Academic Council of the Institute is appointed by the Governing Body of the
Institute for a three year term of office. The Constitution of the Academic Council as
approved by the Governing Body of the Institute.
1.2
Membership
In accordance with the requirements of Section 11 of the RTC Act 1992, the Governing
Body of ITT has established a statutory Academic Council. The terms of reference of
the Academic Council as approved by the Governing Body are contained in the
Constitution of the Academic Council.
The membership of the Academic Council is as follows:
Ex-Officio members:
President (Chair)
Vice President, Academic Affairs
and Registrar (Secretary)
Heads of School
Heads of Department
Vice
President,
Development
and
Engagement
Research,
External
Librarian
Academic Staff
Representatives:
Six members of Academic Staff
are elected by the staff of each
School who are entitled to vote in
Institute elections. Additional
members may be elected such
that elected academic staff
representatives exceed the exofficio members of the Academic
Council by one. In such cases an
additional member is elected from
each School in order of
decreasing size (i.e. largest
School first) until the number of
elected members exceed exofficio members by one.
Student Representatives:
The President of the Students’
Union and the male/female VicePresident of the Students’ Union
as appropriate.
Membership of Academic Council as appointed on January 2016:
Ms Ursula Barrett
Dr Oliver Murphy
Dr Pat Carney
Mr Ray O’Connor Desmond
Mr Steve Clifford
Mr TJ O’Connor
Dr Joan Cleary
Dr Brendan O’Donnell
Ms Brigid Crowley
Mr Gene O Donnell
Mr Pat Doherty
Ms Fiona O Flynn
Ms Margaret Finch
Mr Martin O’Grady
Ms Mary Fitzgibbon
Mr Sean O’Mahony
Mr Michael Galvin
Ms Seamus O’Shea
Dr Brendan Guilfoyle
Mr Tadhg O Shea
Dr Michael Hall
Mr Simon Quinn
Ms Gerardina Harnett
Mr Peter Ring
Ms Catrina Heffernan
Dr Eugene Ross
Mr John Jones
Ms Brid McElligott
Ms Aisling Sharkey
Ms Una Moynihan
Mr Ben Slimm
Dr Noel Mulligan
Dr Joseph Walsh
Ms Mary Rose Stafford
The Council may also co-opt additional persons to ensure a balanced representation
of Institute activity.
1.3
Status
The Academic Council is a statutory body in accordance with the Regional Technical
Colleges Act (1992).
1.4
Meetings
Meetings are co-ordinated in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Academic
Council.
The Council meets on a Monday, and as per an agreed schedule during the Academic
Year. Special meetings may also be held from time to time as required.
The President acts as Chairperson of the Academic Council. The Vice President,
Academic Affairs and Registrar acts as Secretary to the Academic Council.
Minutes of meetings are available to all staff on the Institute’s infoweb.
1.5
General Functions
The Regional Technical Colleges Act (1992) provided for the establishment of a
statutory Academic Council ‘appointed by the Governing Body to assist it in the
planning, co-ordination, development and overseeing of the educational work of the
college, and to protect, maintain and develop the academic standards of the courses
and the activities of the college’.
1.6
Procedure
Section 10 of the RTC Act assigns particular functions to the Academic Council, as
follows:
(a)
to design, develop and assist in implementing courses of study in accordance
with the programmes and budgets approved annually under Section 13 of this
Act and consistent with the functions of the College;
(b)
to make recommendations to the Governing Body for the establishment of
appropriate structures to implement the courses of study referred to at
paragraph (a) of this subsection;
(c)
to make recommendations to the Governing Body on programmes for the
selection, admission, retention and exclusion of students;
(d)
be responsible, subject to the approval of the Governing Body, for making the
academic regulations of the college;
(e)
to propose to the Governing Body, subject to the requirements of the National
Council for Educational Awards or any University or other authority to which
Section 5 (1) (b) applies, the form of regulations to be made by the Governing
Body for the conduct of examinations and for the evaluation of academic
progress;
(f)
to make recommendations to the Governing Body for the award of
scholarships, prizes or other awards;
(g)
to make general arrangements for tutorial or other academic counselling;
(h)
to exercise any other functions, consistent with this Act, which may be
delegated to it by the Governing Body;
(i)
to assist in implementing any regulations which may be made by the
Governing Body concerning any of the matters aforesaid.
1.7
Procedure
The Academic Council operates through a Sub-Committee structure.
The Sub-
Committees as approved from January 2001 are:

Quality Assurance Sub-Committee;

Research and Development Sub-Committee;

Programmes and Planning Sub-Committee;

Student Affairs Sub-Committee.
The terms of reference of the Sub-committees are included in this Appendix.
The Academic Council produces an Annual Report.
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Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Trá Lí
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TRALEE
Academic Council
Quality Assurance Sub-Committee
1.
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference of the Quality Assurance Committee of the Academic Council
are to assist the Institute to:

Develop a quality assurance framework for the academic activities of the
Institute;

Develop policies and procedures in relation to academic quality assurance and
standards;

Promote a quality assurance ethos among the academic staff of the Institute;

Review the effectiveness of quality assurance procedures in operation within the
Institute;

Consult with students in relation to Quality Assurance matters, and involve
students as an integral part of the Quality Assurance process;

Ensure the standard and quality of course development, provision and delivery by
reference to National Qualification Frameworks, Institute programme
specifications, subject benchmarks or other appropriate information;

Ensure assessment and examinations processes are fair and consistent;

Evaluate the effectiveness of learner assessment procedures;

Develop protocols for evaluating the effectiveness of quality assurance
procedures;
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Develop procedures for the ongoing monitoring of courses and for periodic
evaluation of courses/suites of courses;
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Develop protocol for the updating of subjects/modules on approved courses;
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Review the activities of the proposed Teaching and Learning Centre;
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Compare the standards of its awards with those of other Higher Education
Institutions;
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To issue a report, based on all of the Annual Course Board Report Forms CBA1
(To be completed for courses which have a direct entry from CAO) and the CBA2
(To be completed for courses which are add-on programmes), to the issued to
the Academic Council for the February meeting;

Review exemptions granted to all students.
The Committee is a Sub-Committee of the Academic Council.
2.
Membership:
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Vice President, Academic Affairs and Registrar (Chair);
-
President;
-
Quality Officer (Secretary)*;
-
One Head of School or Department from each School of Study;
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One elected academic staff member from each School of Study;
-
President or Vice-President of the Students’ Union;
-
Assistant Registrar (Minute Secretary).
* Quality Officer if and when appointed
The Committee may co-opt additional members from time to time to assist it in its
work and for such period of time as it deems necessary.
3.
Meetings
The Committee shall meet once per term, and at such other times as it may decide.
The Committee may form working groups from time to time consisting of members of
the Committee and other persons as decided by the Committee.
4.
Reporting
Minutes of meetings shall be provided to the Academic Council by the Vice
President, Academic Affairs and Registrar.
Subject to the general approval of the Council, the Committee may issue draft
reports, policies and procedures or other documentation to staff.
Policies and procedures developed by the Committee require formal Academic
Council approval, and if required, Governing Body approval before taking effect.
5.
Particular Functions
The Committee will generally concern itself with matters relating to:

Development of a Quality Assurance Framework;

Development, monitoring and review of policies and procedures concerned with;
-
quality assurance generally;
-
course development;
-
course delivery;
-
feedback mechanisms;
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assessment and examinations;
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academic regulations;
-
performance indicators;
-
continuing professional development of academic staff;
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such other matters as the Academic Council may refer to it from
time to time.
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Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Trá Lí
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TRALEE
Academic Council
Research & Development Sub-Committee
1.
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference of the Research and Development Committee
are to assist the Institute to:

Promote a research and development ethos within the Institute;

Develop policies and procedures to facilitate research;

Review policies and priorities in relation to research;

Facilitate collaboration on research projects with local industry;

Develop policies and procedures in relation to the admission,
supervision and monitoring of postgraduate research students;

2.
Monitor the facilities available to postgraduate students.
Membership:
-
Vice President, Research, Development and External
Engagement (Chair);
-
President;
-
Vice President, Academic Affairs and Registrar;
-
Two representatives from Academic Management;
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One elected academic staff member from each School of
Study;
-
President or Vice President of the Students’ Union;
-
One Supervisor (elected annually by postgraduate student
supervisors);
-
One registered postgraduate student (elected annually by
registered postgraduate students).
The Committee may co-opt additional members from time to time to
assist it in its work and for such periods of time as it deems necessary.
3.
Meetings
The Committee shall meet at least once per term.
4.
Reporting
Minutes of meetings shall be provided to the Academic Council. The
Vice President, Research, Development and External Engagement shall
submit a report, in November and February of each year, on
postgraduate applications and admissions to the Academic Council.
The Vice President, Research, Development and External Engagement
shall advise the Academic Council and Vice President, Academic Affairs
and Registrar annually on the progress of postgraduate research
students.
The Vice President, Academic Affairs and Registrar shall inform QQI
annually of the status of postgraduate students in accordance with QQI
requirements.
5.
Particular Functions
The Research and Development Committee shall generally concern
itself with:

Advising the Academic Council on matters relating to academic
standards having regard to Section 11 of the 1992 RTC Act;

Development, implementation and monitoring of policies and
procedures in relation to the admission, supervision and progress
monitoring of postgraduate research students;

Establishment of Postgraduate Advisory Committees;

Reviewing reports from Postgraduate Advisory Committee of each
School;

Reviewing facilities available to postgraduate students and
supervisors;
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Ensuring compliance with HETAC requirements;

Promotion of research among staff and students; including
provision of courses and seminars;

Provision and evaluation of research scholarships;

Development of a publications policy;

Providing reports as required to the Academic Council;

Provision of training to Supervisors in consultation with the
PAC(s);

Reviewing Postgraduate Research Policy and making
recommendations to the Academic Council;

Assessing applications for scholarships awarded by the Institute
and taking appropriate recommendations;

Reviewing PAC application evaluation procedures.
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Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Trá Lí
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TRALEE
Academic Council
Institute Postgraduate Committee (IPC)
1.
Terms of Reference
The Purpose of the Institute Postgraduate Committee (IPC) is to ensure
that:

The development of postgraduate research degree proposals is
coordinated by a single Institute committee, and

Monitoring of postgraduate research degree student progress is
carried out in accordance with Institute policy and procedures.
The IPC assists the Institute in the management of Postgraduate
Research Degree Programmes across all Schools and in particular:

Reviews and approves Institute Postgraduate Research Degree
Programme applications prior to submission to QQI, and

Supports and monitors the processes by which Supervisors,
Graduate Supervisory Panels, Academic Departments and
Schools review Postgraduate Research Project Progress and
Student Performance.
2.
Membership
The membership of IPC consists of:
Ex Officio:

President

Vice-President
for
Research
Development
and
External
Engagement

External Services Manager

Three Heads of School (of which one shall be chair, nominated by
the President)
Nominated:

1 research-active member of academic staff from each school of
study, nominated by the relevant Head of School
The quorum shall be 4 with at least one Head of School, one academic
staff member, and one representative from the Office of Research,
Development and External Engagement. The Chairperson of the
Committee may co-opt additional members from time to time to assist it in
its work and for such periods of time as s/he deems necessary.
3.
Meetings
The Committee will meet at least twice a year, at the end of each
semester.
4.
Reporting
The Institute Postgraduate Committee (IPC) will provide an annual report
at the end of each academic year to the Research & Development SubCommittee of Academic Council on all matters within its terms of
reference.
5.
Particular Functions

Review and approve postgraduate research degree programme
proposals submitted by the Research Office.

Review twice annually postgraduate research degree project progress
and student performance.

Make recommendations to the relevant supervisors and graduate
supervisory panels to support the progress of postgraduate research
degree programmes as appropriate.

Assist supervisors, graduate supervisory panels, Heads of Department /
Schools in the review and where possible resolution of cases of
unsatisfactory student performance formally referred by Heads of
Department/School.
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Academic Council
Programmes and Planning Sub-Committee
1.
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference of the Programmes and Planning Sub-committee
are to assist the Institute to:
 Develop, implement and review progress in relation to the
Strategic Plan for the Institute;
 Prepare and issue a schedule for Institutional Reviews, reviews of
all programmes of study by School/Department and such other
reviews as may occur from time to time;
 Plan future course development and provision;
 Plan adequate facilities to support its mission and strategic plan;
 Review proposals for new course development and forward report
on same to the Academic Council.
2.
Membership:
- President (Chair);
- Vice President, Academic Affairs and Registrar;
- Three representatives from Academic Management;
- One elected academic staff member for each School of Study;
- President or Vice President of the Students’ Union;
The Committee may co-opt additional members from time to time to
assist it in its work and for such period of time as it deems necessary.
3.
Meetings
The Committee shall meet once per term, and at such other times as it
may decide.
The Committee may form working groups from time to time consisting of
members of the Committee and other persons as decided by the
Committee.
4.
Reporting
Minutes of meetings shall be provided to the Academic Council by the
Vice President, Academic Affairs and Registrar.
Subject to the general approval of the Council, the Committee may issue
draft reports, policies and procedures or other documentation to staff.
Policies and procedures developed by the Committee require formal
Academic Council approval, and if required, Governing Body approval,
before taking effect.
5.
Particular Functions
The Programmes and Planning Sub-Committee will generally concern
itself with matters relating to:

Development, implementation and ongoing review of the
Institute Strategic Plan;

Development of policies and procedures in relation to
Institutional Reviews, Programmatic Review or other reviews
as appropriate;

Development of on-campus and off-campus course provision
including open and distance learning;

Development of a schedule for regular evaluation of
programmes;

Development of a schedule from obtaining feedback from
stakeholders;

Modularisation of courses, credit transfer systems, and
semesterisation;

Development of links with other Institutions and bodies in
Ireland and abroad;

Planning of physical development of the campus and facilities;

Audit of Institute’s Quality Assurance Procedures.
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Academic Council
Student Affairs Sub-Committee
1.
Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference of the Student Affairs Sub-Committee are to
assist the Institute to:
 Develop policies and procedures relating to the recruitment,
admission and retention of students by the Institute;
 Promote the Institute as a caring institution among students, staff
and external customers;
 Enhance the experience for the student as a learner within the
Institute.
 Provide adequate support for students;
 Monitor and review the provision of student support services
within the Institute;
 Review on an annual basis the Institute’s Access Programmes,
including review of student progression rates for HEA designated
groups;
 Develop, implement and monitor the operation of a student
charter.
2.
Membership:
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Academic Affairs and Student Services Manager (Chair);
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Administration Officer (Student Services) (Minute
Secretary);
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Vice President, Academic Affairs and Registrar;
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Admissions Officer;
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Access Officer;
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Three representatives from Academic Management;
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One elected academic staff member from each School of
Study;
President of the Students’ Union, Vice President –
-
Education and Vice President – Welfare of the Students’
Union.
The Committee may co-opt additional members from time to time to
assist it in its work and for such period of time as it deems necessary.
3.
Meetings
The Committee shall meet once per term, and at such other times as it
may decide. The Committee may form working groups from time to time
consisting of members of the Committee and other persons as decided
by the Committee.
4.
Reporting
Minutes of meetings shall be provided to the Academic Council by the
Vice President, Academic Affairs and Registrar.
Subject to the general approval of the Council, the Committee may issue
draft reports, policies and procedures or other documentation to staff.
Policies and procedures developed by the Committee require formal
Academic Council approval and, if required, Governing Body approval
before taking effect.
5.
Particular Functions
The Student Affairs committee shall generally concern itself with matters
relating to:

Admissions policies for standard and special category
applicants;

Policies in relation to access, admission and support for groups
under-represented at third level;

Policies in relation to provision of retention measures;

Accreditation of prior learning and exemptions;

Student support systems, including those for disabled and
disadvantaged students;

Development, implementation and monitoring the operation of
a student charter, including student rights and responsibilities;
feedback; complaints procedures; code of discipline;

Policies and procedures in relation to student attendance,
withdrawal, suspension or expulsion;

Provision of scholarships, awards and other support funding;

Provision of orientation and induction programmes;

Monitoring of registered student numbers and early departures.
Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Trá Lí
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TRALEE
THE ANNUAL COURSE BOARD REPORT FORM CBA1
A2 Item 8
To be completed for courses which have a direct entry from CAO
School:
Course Board:
Academic Year
Section 1
Number of Course Board meetings held
( a ) CAO Data
1. Applications
Year
Pref 1
Pref 2
Pref 3
Pref 4-10
Total
2. CAO – Offers/Acceptances/Registered
Year
CAO Cut-Off
Point
Offers
Acceptances
Registered
3. Preference Profile of Registered Students
Year
Pref 1
Pref 2
Pref 3
Pref 4-10
Total
( b ) Pass rates
Column 3 = % who passed Summer exams
Column 4 = % who passed Autumn exams
Column 5 = % who passed Summer and Autumn exams
Column 6 = Number of students who passed Summer and Autumn exams
Year
Stage
3 (see above)
4 (see above)
5 (see above)
6 (see above)
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( c ) Retention Rate
Column 3 = Number of students registered (i) (No. returned to HEA)
Column 4 = Number of students who passed Summer or Autumn exams? (ii)
Column 5 = Overall retention rate for the stage (%) (i.e i/ii * 100)
Year
Stage
3 (see above)
4 (see above)
5 (see above)
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( d ) Overall Retention Rate for the Programme
Year
Number Enrolled 1st Year
(No. returned to HEA, see previous page)
Number Graduating from
programme within the
specified course duration
% Attrition Rate
( e ) Comment on the number and performance of repeat students
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( f ) Course Feedback
Feedback from Students
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Feedback from Industry
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Feedback from Graduates
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Section 2
External Examiners’ Reports
Any issues raised in the External Examiners’ Reports which requires attention: (Please give details below)
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Section 3:
Resources currently used to deliver programme
IT Laboratories
Poor
Fair
Good
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
Not relevant
(a) access by students
access by students
(by night)
(b) Spec. of PC’s
(c) Range of S/W
available
(d) Printing Facilities
(e) Technical Support
Other Laboratories
(a) access by students
Very Good
Not relevant
(b) Spec. of Equipment
(c) Quality/range of
class material
(d) Work environment in
terms of health & safety
(e) Technical Support
Workshops/Kitchens
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
Not relevant
(a) access by students
(b) Spec. of Equipment
(c) Quality/range of class
material
(d) Work environment in
terms of health & safety
(e) Technical Support
Library
(a) access by students
(by day)
access by students
(by night)
(b) Range of material
relevant to course
(c) Range of on-line
material available
(d) Technical Support
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
Not relevant
Classrooms/Lecture
Rooms
(a) cleanliness
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
Not relevant
(b) furniture
(c) IT equipment (if
applicable)
(d) Teaching
environment, health &
safety
(e) Ventilation/Lighting
Please specify any issues in relation to the areas listed above:
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Section 4:
E-learning Strategies
Indicate the level of usage of IT in the delivery of the programme eg. Lecture notes available on line, use of
WebCT etc.
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Section 5
Course Modifications
In light of feedback from External Examiners/Lecturers/Students are there any modifications required to the course:
Yes
No
If yes please specify proposed changes in general terms (Please note proposed modifications must be
approved via the procedures in Section A4 of this document)
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Section 6
(i) Proposed New Developments (which are directly related to the programme of study under the auspices of this
course board)
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(ii) Progress on Programmes currently under development (which are directly related to the programme of
study under the auspices of this course board)
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Section 7
Quality Assurance
(i) Current QA procedures which require revision/updating
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(ii) Areas where additional QA Procedures are required
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Signed (Chairperson)
Date:
2
0
Signed (Secretary)
Date:
2
0
Signed (Head of Dept)
Date
2
0
Signed (Head of School)
Date
2
0
Please return completed form to the Office of the Vice President Academic Affairs and Registrar by 31st October
Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Trá Lí
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TRALEE
THE ANNUAL COURSE BOARD REPORT FORM CBA2
To be completed for courses which are add-on programmes
School:
Course
Board:
Academic Year
Section 1
No of course board meetings held
( a ) Add on Programme Data
Year
Total Number
of Applicants
Total Number of
Eligible
Applicants
Number of
Offers Made
Number of
Acceptances
Number
Registered
3
4
( b ) Pass rates
Column 3 = % who passed Summer exams
Column 4 = % who passed Autumn exams
Column 5 = % who passed Summer and Autumn exams
Column 6 = Number of students who passed Summer and Autumn exams
Year
Stage
3 (see above)
4 (see above)
5 (see above)
6 (see above)
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( c ) Retention Rate
Column 3 = Number of students registered (i) (No. returned to HEA)
Column 4 = Number of students who passed Summer or Autumn exams? (ii)
Column 5 = Overall retention rate for the stage (%) (i.e i/ii * 100)
Year
Stage
3 (see above)
4 (see above)
5 (see above)
Comments on the above:
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( d ) Overall Retention Rate for the Programme
Year
Number Enrolled Year 1
(No. returned to HEA, see previous page)
Number Graduating from
programme within the
specified course duration
% Attrition Rate
( e ) Comment on the number and performance of repeat students
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( f ) Course Feedback
Feedback from Students
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Feedback from Industry
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Feedback from Graduates
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Section 2
External Examiners’ Reports
Any issues raised in the External Examiners’ Reports which requires attention: (Please give details below)
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Section 3:
Resources currently used to deliver programme
IT Laboratories
(a) access by students
(by day)
access by students
(by night)
(b) Spec. of PC’s
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
Not relevant
Very Good
Not relevant
(c) Range of S/W
available
(d) Printing Facilities
(e) Technical Support
Other Laboratories
(a) access by students
Poor
Fair
Good
(b) Spec. of Equipment
(c) Quality/range of
class material
(d) Work environment in
terms of health & safety
(e) Technical Support
Workshops/Kitchens
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
Not relevant
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
Not relevant
(a) access by students
(b) Spec. of Equipment
(c) Quality/range of
class material
(d) Work environment in
terms of health & safety
(e) Technical Support
Library
(a) access by students
(by day)
access by students
(by night)
(b) Range of material
relevant to course
(c) Range of on-line
material available
(d) Technical Support
Classrooms/Lecture
Rooms
(a) cleanliness
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
Not relevant
(b) furniture
(c) IT equipment (if
applicable)
(d) Teaching
environment, health &
safety
(e) Ventilation/Lighting
Please specify any issues in relation to the areas listed above:
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Section 4:
E-learning Strategies
Indicate the level of usage of IT in the delivery of the programme eg. Lecture notes available on line, use of WebCT
etc.
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Section 5
Course Modifications
In light of feedback from External Examiners/Lecturers/Students are there any modifications required to the course:
Yes
No
If yes please specify proposed changes in general terms (Please note proposed modifications must be approved via
the procedures in Section A4 of this document)
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Section 6
(i) Proposed New Developments (which are directly related to the programme of study under the auspices of this course
board)
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(ii) Progress on Programmes currently under development (which are directly related to the programme of study under
the auspices of this course board)
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Section 7
Quality Assurance
(i) Current QA procedures which require revision/updating
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(ii) Areas where additional QA Procedures are required
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Signed (Chairperson)
Date:
2
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Signed (Secretary)
Date:
2
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Signed (Head of Dept)
Date
2
0
Signed (Head of School)
Date
2
0
Please return completed form to the Office of the Vice President Academic Affairs and Registrar by 31st October