Quality at Queen Margaret University

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

This page contains useful information for Programme Leaders and Module Co-ordinators on the management of the student academic experience.

Programme Management Procedures (MSWord)
The procedures for the organisation and management of taught academic programmes - includes information on responsibilities (Dean, Head of Division, Programme Leader, Module Co-ordinator); Programme and Student-Staff Consultative Committees; and Personal Academic Tutoring.

Programme Leaders' Handbook (MSWord)
An operational manual for Programme Leaders offering practical guidance on the scope of the role and tips for effective programme management.

Annual Programme Monitoring (MSWord)
Excerpt from the University Governance and Regulations explaining the Annual Programme Monitoring process.

Assessment Procedures (MSWord)
Procedures for the approval of assessment instruments, administration of marking and moderation, operation of Exam Boards and role of the External Examiner. T

Assessment Specifications and Feedback (MSWord)
Guidance on the development of assessment specifications and feedback

For information on management of collaborative programmes, see also the Partners section.

GUIDANCE FOR PERSONAL ACADEMIC TUTORS [PATs]

PAT Summary Guide (PDF)
Brief practical guide to the main functions and boundaries of the PAT role. The summary aims to clarify expectations, provides guidance for meetings between students and PATs and outlines good practice for support and referral procedures.

PAT Extended Guide (MSWord)
The Extended Guide supplements the summary guide by providing further detail on aspects of Personal Academic Tutoring.

Note that the Student Experience Committee is conducting an audit of implementation of the PAT system during 2011-2012 and that updates to these documents will be available towards the end of the Session.

Guidelines on Extenuating Circumstances (MSWord)
This document provides guidance to all staff and students on the definition and consideration of claims for extenuating circumstances. All claims must be submitted on the Extenuating Circumstances proforma (MSWord)

MODULE MANAGEMENT

Module Alteration Form (MSWord)
Use this form to change, withdraw or replace existing modules and to add new modules.

Module Descriptor form (MSWord)
The module descriptor form includes information about the content of the module, learning outcomes and experiences and the assessment pattern. Please refer to the guidance on completion below.

Module Descriptor Form - Guidance on Completion (MSWord)
Guidance on completing the module descriptor form.

Module Evaluation Form (MSWord)
This is the QMU standard form. Questions 11-15 may be adapted to suit the needs of particular programmes. The form can be administered through WebCT (contact the WebCT team for advice). Instructions can also be provided on how to devise your own module evaluation form on WebCT.