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Academic Governance

Our higher education provision is overseen through a clear academic governance structure led by the HE Academic Board and supported by its Academic Standards and Quality Subcommittee.

HE Academic Board (HEAB)

Main academic governance body

Approves and reviews the College’s higher education academic regulations
Sets and monitors academic standards and quality assurance arrangements
Approves higher education curriculum plans, programme changes and academic policies
Receives evidence from lower committees to oversee quality, standards and enhancement

Academic Standards and Quality Subcommittee (ASQS)

Committee of HEAB

Undertakes detailed oversight of programme planning, validation, delivery and review
Exercises delegated academic responsibilities, including matters linked to awarding bodies
`Considers the HE Academic Regulations and makes recommendations to HEAB
Deals with detailed student-facing academic matters, including academic appeals`

ASQS reports to HEAB through formal minutes and recommendations, helping ensure that academic standards, qualityand the student experience are kept under regular review.

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Academic Governance

HE Academic Board (HEAB)

Academic Standards and Quality Subcommittee (ASQS)

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