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Minutes of the 205 th Meeting of Academic Council held at 10.00 a.m. on 9 th November 2016, in DIT Aungier St _________________ Present: Prof B. Norton (Chairperson) Dr A. Behan Mr T. Butler Mr F. Clarke Dr K. Cody Prof M. Conlon Mr K. Corcoran Dr F. Cullen Dr J. Curtin Mr M. Deegan Dr D. Dillane Dr C. Dixon Dr J. Doran Ms E. Doyle Dr J. Dunne Mr T. Dunne Dr S. Feeney Ms B. Gleeson Mr B. Gormley Dr P. Hanlon Dr C. Hills Dr M. Hunt Ms T. Hurley Dr K. Kelly Prof D. Kennedy Ms M. Maguire Mr H. McAtamney Prof D. McCormack Mr J. McCauley Dr S. Meaney Dr J. Murray Dr S. Norton Dr C. O’Connor Mr M. O’Connor Dr N. O’Connor Ms M. O’Flynn Mr C. O’Leary Mr K. Pierson Dr M. Prendergast Mr G. Reilly Ms M. Scally Dr K. Shanahan Dr K. Uí Ghallachóir Apologies: Prof B. Bowe Ms J. Boyer Dr R. Burbach Dr P. Cohen Prof M. Devereux Mr G. Duffy Dr N. Fitzpatrick Ms M. Fitzsimons Dr S. Flanagan Ms O. Hanly Dr J. Harvey Dr D. Hooper Dr A. Hore Mr J. Jameson Mr P. Kenny Dr K. Lalor Dr K. Lawlor Dr O. McDonagh Prof M. McNamara Mr C. Mitchell Dr M. Mulvey Dr M. Murphy Mr E. Nevin Mr J. O’Connor Mr B. Odoemene Prof. B O’Neill Dr S. O’Sullivan Mr H. Van der Kamp Ms M. Whelan Prof B. Wu In attendance: Ms B. Lowe Ms J. Cairns Ms N. O’Neill ACTION TIME FRAME 205/1 Apologies Apologies were noted from those members of Council unavailable to attend. 205/2 Minutes of previous meetings The minutes of the 204 th meeting held on 5 th October 2016 were approved and signed, subject to an amendment, which was clarified by Chairman’s action following this meeting (9 th November), as follows: Minute 204/3 (c) - Memorandum in relation to an Amendment to Noted and approved

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Minutes of the 205th Meeting of Academic Council

held at 10.00 a.m. on 9th November 2016, in DIT Aungier St

_________________

Present: Prof B. Norton (Chairperson) Dr A. Behan Mr T. Butler Mr F. Clarke Dr K. Cody Prof M. Conlon Mr K. Corcoran Dr F. Cullen Dr J. Curtin Mr M. Deegan Dr D. Dillane Dr C. Dixon Dr J. Doran Ms E. Doyle Dr J. Dunne

Mr T. Dunne Dr S. Feeney Ms B. Gleeson Mr B. Gormley Dr P. Hanlon Dr C. Hills Dr M. Hunt Ms T. Hurley Dr K. Kelly Prof D. Kennedy Ms M. Maguire Mr H. McAtamney Prof D. McCormack Mr J. McCauley

Dr S. Meaney Dr J. Murray Dr S. Norton Dr C. O’Connor Mr M. O’Connor Dr N. O’Connor Ms M. O’Flynn Mr C. O’Leary Mr K. Pierson Dr M. Prendergast Mr G. Reilly Ms M. Scally Dr K. Shanahan Dr K. Uí Ghallachóir

Apologies: Prof B. Bowe Ms J. Boyer Dr R. Burbach Dr P. Cohen Prof M. Devereux Mr G. Duffy Dr N. Fitzpatrick Ms M. Fitzsimons Dr S. Flanagan Ms O. Hanly

Dr J. Harvey Dr D. Hooper Dr A. Hore Mr J. Jameson Mr P. Kenny Dr K. Lalor Dr K. Lawlor Dr O. McDonagh Prof M. McNamara Mr C. Mitchell

Dr M. Mulvey Dr M. Murphy Mr E. Nevin Mr J. O’Connor Mr B. Odoemene Prof. B O’Neill Dr S. O’Sullivan Mr H. Van der Kamp Ms M. Whelan Prof B. Wu

In attendance: Ms B. Lowe

Ms J. Cairns

Ms N. O’Neill

ACTION TIME FRAME

205/1 Apologies Apologies were noted from those members of Council unavailable to attend.

205/2 Minutes of previous meetings The minutes of the 204th meeting held on 5th October 2016 were approved and signed, subject to an amendment, which was clarified by Chairman’s action following this meeting (9th November), as follows: Minute 204/3 (c) - Memorandum in relation to an Amendment to

Noted and approved

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previously agreed Revised Chapter 4 – Programme Management of the Handbook for Academic Quality Enhancement - Section 4.2 Year Tutors In response to a query the Chairman confirmed that the revised Chapter 4 has been approved by Senior Leadership Team following negotiations with the TUI. ‘and it was noted that negotiations with the TUI are ongoing.’

205/3 Matters arising

(a) Update to Council on EGB, visions for Digital Campus (7/11/16) Academic Council noted the above correspondence from Dr M. Murphy, Director of Digital Campus & Learning Transformation. With regard to the Vision for Digital Campus it was noted that a series of workshops are underway following the IBM Design Thinking methodology and that a fifth such workshop is scheduled for Friday 11th November which will have 16 students from across DIT, ITT and ITB and that the purpose of this fifth workshop is to test the ideas generated through the previous four workshops. It was also noted that IBM has facilitated three informational workshops on (i) Future of Higher Education, with emphasis on the Irish context, (ii) Security workshop, focussed on key issues associated with vulnerabilities in a higher education environment, and (iii) Cognitive learning workshop, which focussed on the possibilities and opportunities associated with computers simulating human thought processes. It was noted that the draft Vision for Our Digital Campus will be delivered before the end of November 2016, and it will be shared widely across DIT and partners and that the purpose of this is to seek constructive and critical comments on the vision from as wide a perspective as possible. It was also noted that the draft Vision for Our Digital Campus will be brought forward to the next meeting of Academic Council for consultation on 14th December. It was further noted that he next key step after comments will be to develop an Implementation Plan for the vision to commence early in 2017 and that the goal will be to have a fully-costed and implementable plan by the end of summer 2017. With regard to the Electronic Grade Book (EGB) it was noted that the EGB Working Group has completed a draft request for tender (RFT) for the purpose of seeking external support to address the known issues associated with the EGB system which DIT uses to support examinations. It was also noted that the goal of the RFT is to prepare a business case for consideration and approval by the DIT Campus Development Committee and that this business case should make clear recommendations as to how best to address known EGB issues. It was further noted that the final meeting of the EGB Working Group to approve the draft RFT is scheduled for later today and that after approval, the RFT will be released. It was noted that the output from this process should be available by December, and will then be tabled at DIT Campus Development Committee. It was also noted that Dr Murphy intends to update Academic Council on progress in relation to this matter.

Noted

Bring forward

Next mtg

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205/4 Chairman’s Communications

(a) Correspondence from Governing Body Secretary (29/09/16) Advising that the Governing Body, at its meeting on 28th September 2016, approved the recommendations made and decisions taken by Academic Council at its meeting on 7th September 2016.

Noted

205/5 Report from Academic Council’s Committees

(a) Academic Quality Assurance Committee Academic Council ratified the decisions of the Academic Quality Assurance Committee from its 155th meeting on 17th October 2016 in relation to the following:

(i) ISSE 2016 – Final Results Report (including a Response from the College of Sciences and Health) The Committee noted the final draft HEA ISSE 2016 Report, as outlined by Mr M. Russell, Strategic Development Services Team. The Committee noted the correspondence from Mr C. O’Leary, Head of Learning Development, College of Sciences and Health, in relation to ISSE 2016 data. It was noted that the College of Sciences and Health College Board discussed the ISSE data at its meeting on 28th September and have now commenced a process involving all Programme Committees during which programme level data will be analysed with feedback and actions coming to College Board. It was also noted that during the discussion at College Board, concerns were raised regarding the naming of the various indices, in particular, it was noted that DIT (in line with the national average) scored poorly for Student Faculty Interaction but scored quite well for Quality of Interactions. Since Quality of Interactions included interaction with academic staff, it was felt that this could lead to confusion and misunderstanding of the data, when made public. It was suggested that this could be addressed by renaming Student Faculty Interaction to something more reflective of the questions which the students were asked, as listed below: During the current academic year, about how often have you:

Talked about career plans with academic staff

Worked with academic staff on activities other than coursework (committees, student groups, etc.)

Discussed course topics, ideas, or concepts with academic staff outside of class

Discussed your performance with academic staff

Noted

(ii) QQI business - Survey in relation to the Workload involved in Professional Accreditation It was noted that the Survey in relation to the Workload involved in Professional Accreditation has been received by the Quality

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Assurance Office and that it will be issued to Heads of School for completion in two weeks.

(iii) Minor/Major Programme amendments Academic Council noted/approved the minor/major amendments to programme modules/programmes submitted from the College of Arts and Tourism (See Appendix 1) and the College of Engineering and Built Environment, as follows: College of Engineering and Built Environment Module Amendment: Socio Economic Environment SSPL9005 (Programme to offer the module: MSc in Spatial Planning DT123) The amendments in relation to Learning Outcomes, Indicative Syllabus, Total Teaching Contact/Self Directed Learning Hours, Assessment, Reading/References, were approved as follows:

The new third learning objective clearly locates the rationale for spatial planning within the social and economic context of sustainable development.

Changes to the indicative syllabus and reading/references to bring them up to date.

Assessment by examination is to be changed to assessment by assignment.

The social component of the assessment will address learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4. The economic component of the assessment will address learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4. Learning outcomes 3 and 4 consider the interface between the social and economic, assessment measures the integration of both elements.

Programme Amendment: BEngTech in Building Services Engineering (DT005) The delivery of the full time equivalent of Year 3 of DT005 in part time mode over two stages: Stages 4 and 5m was approved. The request for advanced entry of students who have successfully completed the Higher Certificate in Building Services Engineering (DT033) into the equivalent of DT005 (part time Module Stages 4 and 5) was also approved.

Noted and approved

(iv) Minor, Supplemental, and Special Purpose Award Proposals Academic Council noted the approval of the College of Business in respect of the following Award: College of Business CPD Certificate in Retail Services Marketing (Special Purpose Award, 5 ECTS at NFQ Level 6)

Noted

(v) Class Representative Training It was noted that Dr M. Mulvey, Director of Academic Affairs and Registrar, and Dr S. Feeney, Head of Learning Development in the College of Business, attended the recent Class Representative Training session and that various topics were discussed including library opening hours, the availability of software, Student Handbooks, and issues around the topics discussed at Programme Committee

Noted

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meetings. With regard to the availability of Student Handbooks across all programmes it was noted that this issue was not as problematic as in previous years but that some concerns remained in relation to the availability of Student Handbooks for some programmes. It was noted that Class Representatives were requested to submit a list of those programmes without a Student Handbook and an undertaking was provided to follow up with the relevant programmes. It was noted that a wide variety of opinions were expressed with regard to Programme Committee meetings and that Class Representatives were encouraged to bring forward issues with Programme Committee meetings not working to Assistant Heads of School or School Representatives. Mr K. Pierson, DITSU Vice President for Education, thanked Dr Mulvey and Dr Feeney for their participation and, in particular, for facilitating engaged and interactive discussions.

(b) Linked/Collaborative Provider Committee Academic Council noted the report from the Linked/Collaborative Provider Committee from its meeting on 4th October 2016. Ms N. O’Neill, Quality Assurance Officer, informed Academic Council that new draft Template for MoU, which has incorporated recommendations from the Institute’s legal advisors, have been circulated to College Leadership Teams for consideration and final recommendations.

Noted

(i) Dual Awards – Response from College of Arts and Tourism The Committee noted the Response from the College of Arts and Tourism to the ‘Discussion Paper in relation to Dual awards arising from Two Existing Awards’ and a Paper in relation to ‘Awards made by DIT where students receive other awards from other Institutions’. It was noted that the Discussion Paper in relation to Dual awards arising from Two Existing Awards’ and a Paper in relation to ‘Awards made by DIT where students receive other awards from other Institutions’ were discussed at College of Arts and Tourism College Board meeting on 29th September and that there was a wide divergence of views and opinions on the subject of Dual Awards. It was noted that all responses have not yet been received from the Colleges and the Committee agreed to defer discussion until outstanding responses have been received.

(c) Board of the Graduate Research School Academic Council ratified the decisions of the Board of the Graduate Research School in relation to the following (see Appendix 2):

Ratified

(i) (ii)

Recommendations for the Appointment of Transfer/ Confirmation Examiners Students who successfully transferred to Higher Register /passed their Confirmation Examination

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(iii) (iv)

Recommendations for the Appointment of Examiners Recommendations for Awards

205/6 The Student Voice

(a) ISSE 2016 – Final Results Report Academic Council noted the final draft HEA ISSE 2016 Report, as outlined by Mr M. Russell, Strategic Development Services Team (See also Minute 205/5(a)(i) above). Mr Russell informed the meeting that the report has been provided to all participating institutions for internal use in advance of the publication of the national report within this month. It was noted that the ISSE 2016 – Final Results Report does not identify individual Third Level providers against the data but refers to ‘Institution-types’ and the different types of Student cohorts. It was noted also that the ISSE 2016 participation rates of each Third Level provider is included in the Appendix of the Report. In response to a query on his interpretation of the survey results and what cultural changes are required to address issues raised by students Mr Russell stated that the data suggests that the supportive environment is an area of weakness for the Institute. He stated that his analysis of the data regarding the question; ‘are you provided with the support to succeed academically?’ suggested that there are issues with organisational and environmental factors, particularly with final year students who are focussed on achieving a high grade. He further stated that some final year students did not feel that they had a clear road map and that they wanted the organisation to guide them through the final year so that all assignments would line up and that deadlines would be sequenced appropriately. He also stated that organisational changes during the academic year appeared to be much less tolerable to final year students. There was some discussion in relation to students that are engaged in the DIT environment, including involvement in Clubs and Societies, and how they generally are much more positively engaged with their experience in DIT and are more likely to return to DIT to study. It was noted that student involvement in Clubs and Societies is lower in DIT than in the Universities. Mr B. Gormley, Head of Campus Life, stated that student facilities have been highlighted as problematic at Focus Groups and he referred in particular to poor student facilities at the Cathal Brugha St Campus. It was noted that students reported that there is insufficient space to mix with other students and to engage in activities of Clubs and Societies. Mr Gormley further stated that DIT does not have a radio station despite funding being allocated to a radio station in 2012. It was clarified that DIT had 2200 responses approximately (21.6% of the Student Cohort) in 2016 and that the response rate was similar to other third level institutions in Ireland. Mr Russell stated that a negative response rate by final year DIT students to the question ‘Would you return to DIT?’ was 45% in 2015 and 30% in 2016. He

Noted

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further stated that the better participation rate of DIT students in ISSE 2016 has led to a greater reliability of the accuracy of the data. A member of Academic Council raised the point that students are being asked to respond to the ISSE question ‘How often to you discuss your performance with Academic Staff’ with phrases such as ‘sometimes’ and ‘often’ and the meaning of these phrases was queried in the context of the requirement for self-directed learning in third level education. It was suggested that such ambiguities mean that it is difficult for Staff to learn from the data. It was noted that there may also be cultural differences between Irish students and students of other nationalities in relation to how they respond to questions. A member of Academic Council stated that we should be cautious in relation to inferences being made from this data as this is not a random but a self-selecting sample of students. It was suggested that more analysis is needed on data that the Institute already has collected. The Chairperson stated that active feedback from Programme Committee meetings is an important and effective vehicle for gathering student feedback. Mr K. Pierson, DITSU Vice President for Education, stated that it would be useful to have all student feedback data correlated together into one system and that trends should be identified from every set of data collected by the Institute. He also stated that if negative feedback is given by students then it should not be ignored as there is a valid reason for such feedback. He made the point that it would be convenient to say that negative feedback is ‘not statistically sound’ but that problems that are being identified by 20% of the Student body cannot be ignored. The Chairperson agreed that Mr Russell should be requested to consider to what extent it is possible to bring the various data sources together and to come back with cross correlated data. Mr Russell stated that Postgraduate students rated DIT higher in virtually every item and that part-time students are challenging to get responses from and that 5% of the DIT respondents to ISSE are part-time students. It was agreed that Dr S. Flanagan, Head of Academic Policy and Planning, should be requested to bring forward a set of actions that needs to be taken to address the issues raised including examinations and assessment and feedback to students. It was also agreed that Dr Flanagan should set achievable targets with timelines and identify the measures to achieve the targets both locally and at Institute level. It was agreed that Dr Flanagan should provide Academic Council with a top-down list of issues which can be addressed at Institute level. It was noted that at the meeting of Academic Council on 29 June 2016 it was agreed that the Colleges should be requested to analyse and

M. Russell to consider bringing

different data sources together

S. Flannagan to bring

forward set of actions and timeframe to

Academic Council

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respond to the ISSE 2016 data and to consider the analysis together with other data including the responses of the Q6 Programme Survey process to inform a coherent response to students. It was also noted that it was intended that representatives from the Colleges should deliver a presentation on their findings at a future meeting of Academic Council. The Chairperson stated that Colleagues should be encouraged to engage with local actions arising from the ISSE and other Student Feedback data sources and that strong student engagement should also be encouraged. The Chairman also stated that resources related issues, including the radio station, should be addressed.

(b) Public availability of additional data from the Irish Survey of Student Engagement - Plenary Group of ISSE Academic Council noted the document ‘Public availability of additional data from the Irish Survey of Student Engagement – A paper to prompt discussion’ which was produced for discussion by the Project Plenary Advisory Group of ISSE. With regard to the public availability of additional data from ISSE it was noted that in 2015 a Freedom of Information request was received by each of the co-sponsoring organisations of ISSE and that of the four bodies, only the HEA is subject to FOI legislation and the request was rejected on the basis that the HEA holds only the ‘cleaned raw’ national dataset and it was felt that the risk of enabling identification of an individual Third level provider was too great. It was also noted that receipt of this request prompted consideration of the most appropriate response to any future requests that may be received which led to the development and circulation of a briefing note to all participating Institutions in April 2016 confirming that Institutions retain autonomy in responding to FOI requests but that FOI Officers felt that there is a limited basis for refusing to provide some of the report files. It was further noted that more precise information regarding how the data relates to individual Third level providers will be released in the future and that the Institute will need to engage on how information in relation to our performance under ISSE should be released.

Noted

(c) Response from Colleges in relation to Irish Survey of Student Engagement 2016 DIT Report and Q6 Programme Survey process It was noted that Colleges have been requested to respond to Irish Survey of Student Engagement 2016 DIT Report and that these responses and the results of the Q6 Programme Survey process should be considered together the that Colleges are requested to bring forward their responses to a future meeting of Academic Council.

Noted

205/6 Technological Higher Education Quality Framework (Draft) Academic Council noted the Draft Technological Higher Education Quality Framework. It was noted that the Technological Higher Education Quality Framework

Noted

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(THEQF) is a set of high level, strategic and operational guidance principles for the establishment and ongoing development of a system of internal quality assurance and enhancement (IQAE) for technological higher education.

205/7 General Assessment Regulations – Revised Chapters 10 and 11 This item was deferred until a future meeting.

Deferred

205/8 Student Dignity and Respect Policy and Procedures for DIT & Student Dignity and Respect Investigation Procedures for DIT Academic Council adopted, for recommendation to Governing Body, the Student Dignity and Respect Policy and Procedures for DIT & Student Dignity and Respect Investigation Procedures for DIT, as outlined by Mr B. Gormley, Head of Campus Life.

Adopted

205/9 Nomination of a Student Disciplinary Panel/Student Disciplinary Appeals Panel Academic Council approved, for recommendation to Governing Body, the appointment of a Student Disciplinary Panel and a Student Disciplinary Appeals Panel for a three year period (ie: until November 2019), as follows: Student Disciplinary Panel College of Arts and Tourism College of Business College of Engineering and Built Environment College of Sciences and Health Directorate of Academic Affairs and Registrar Directorate of Research, Enterprise, and Innovation Services Directorate of Human Resources Directorate of Student Services Directorate of the Digital Campus & Learning Transformation Directorate of Campus Services & Relocation

Dr Denise O’Leary Dr Vivienne Byers Professor Max Ammann Dr Ariane Perez-Gavilan Awaited Dr Sandra Fisher Awaited Dr Louis Gunnigan Awaited Mr Paul Flynn

Student Disciplinary Appeals Panel College of Arts and Tourism College of Business

Dr Matt Bowden Dr John Murray

Approved

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College of Engineering and Built Environment College of Sciences and Health Directorate of Academic Affairs and Registrar Directorate of Research, Enterprise and Innovation Services Directorate of Human Resources Directorate of Student Services Directorate of the Digital Campus & Learning Transformation Directorate of Campus Services & Relocation

Mr Joseph Little Professor Pat Goodman Awaited Professor Mary McNamara Awaited Dr Rachel O’Connor Awaited Mr Paul McDunphy

It was noted that there is a number of outstanding nominations and it was agreed that the relevant Directorates should forward their nominations to both Panels by Friday 18th November. It was agreed that Dr L. Gunnigan should act as Chairperson of the Student Disciplinary Panel and that Dr R. O’Connor should act as Chairperson of the Student Disciplinary Appeals Panel. It was also agreed that Vice Chairpersons to each Panel should be chosen by the respective Panels at their first meeting.

Outstanding nominations to be brought

forward

By Friday 18 Nov

205/10 Ratification of Examination Results Academic Council noted and approved, for recommendation to Governing Body, the 2015/16 examination results in respect of recommendations for awards from the College of Business and the College of Sciences & Health (see Appendix 3).

Noted and Approved

205/11 Student Academic Excellence Awards Academic Council noted the approval by the College of Business, for recommendation to Governing Body, the following Student Academic Excellence Awards for 2015/16:

David Aneeq MSc in Finance Lisa Dooley MBA David O Flaherty MSc in Strategic Management Simon Duffy BSc (Hons) in Business Computing Adam Power BSc (Hons) in Business & Management Hiutung Ng MSc in Marketing Tara Barry BSc (Hons) in Retail & Services Management

Noted

205/12 External Examiners Academic Council noted and approved, for recommendation to Governing

Noted and

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Body, a number of new appointments and extensions of periods of appointment for 2016/17 in respect of the College of Arts & Tourism and the College of Business (See Appendix 4).

approved

205/13 Minutes received from College Boards/Committees of Academic Council Academic Council noted the following minutes from College Boards /Committees of Academic Council:

(a) (b)

Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy Committee – minutes of the meeting on 19th May 2016 Graduate Research School Board – minutes of the meeting on 26th September 2016

Noted

Date of next scheduled meeting – 14 December 2016

Signed: _________________________ Date: _________________________

(Chair)

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Appendix 1

College of Arts and Tourism

Minor/Major amendments to Programmes Modules

Form School Programme Title Programme

Code Mode Module Module

Code Modification Details

Status

4.1 M3 DSCA BA (hons) Print & Digital Media Technology Management

DT596 Change of Programme Title; NEW TITLE : BA Print Media Management & Technology

APPROVED 10.10.16 Subject to the addition of" Print Management " rather than" Management" in the Rational on the M3 , The new title is aimed at the November CAO deadline.

4.2 M3 DSCA BA Design (interior & Furniture)

DT 5444 Change of Programme Title; NEW TITLE : BA Interior Design

APPROVED 10.10.16 The new title is aimed at the November CAO deadline.

4.3 M2 DSCA BA (hons) Print & Digital Media Technology Management

DT596 Marketing MRKT3014 Change to Assessment; Change from 100% C.A. to Exam 60% and C.A. 40%

APPROVED 10.10.16

4.4 M2 DSCA BA Fine Art DT546 Interdisciplinary Media 3.6

FAIM3001 Increase ECTS from 15 to 20, plus realignment of Learning Outcomes with Assessment

APPROVED 10.110.16

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4.5 M3 DSCA BA (hons) Visual Art

DT589 Studio Module VASP4018 Change to assessment criteria to align with Department of Fine Art standards - removal of 30% weighting in favour of particular strengths.

APPROVED 10.10.16

Form School Programme Title Programme Code

Mode Module Module Code

Modification Details

Status

6 M2 Conservatory BA Music DT501 Historical Studies 1 & Historica

Studies 2

MUSM 3516 & MUSM 4516

Assessment: Change from Exam 50% C.A. 50% to 100% C.A.

APPROVED AQEC 10.10.16

Form School Programme Title Programme Code

Mode Module Module Code

Modification Details

Status

7.1 M2 Media Master of Science Creative Digital Media

DT540B Project Develop & UX Treatment

MED9032 Increase ECTS from 5 to 10, Increase teaching hours from 24 to 48, increase self-directed learning hours from 76 to 152

Approved AQEC 10.10.16

7.2 M3 Media BA Film and Broadcasting

DT504 Media Ethics MED2006 Relpace MED2006 with MED3034

Approved AQEC 10.10.16

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Form School Programme Title

Programme Code

Mode Module Module Code Modification Details Status

2.1 M2 LLSS BA in ECE DT572 Supervised Placement 3

ECE3023 change to TITLE : New Title Supervised Practice Placement 3 and tutorials, Change to ECTS : reduce from 15 to 10 ECTS, Change to Specification of Assessments for Tutorials: Participation in group tutorials. Completion of 4 reflective pieces , these will be marked Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory. If Unsatisfactory a repeat reflective essay in relation to placement will be required. Attendance: Mandatory Attendance requirement of 80%

Approved . It is noted that this is a once-off only module for the 2016/2017 year whilst the programme is in transition. 10.10.16

2.2 M1 LLSS BA in ECE DT572 NEW MODULE

New Module: Law in The Early Years

Validated 10.10.16

2.2 M3 LLSS BA in ECE DT572 Social Theory and Legal Issues

NEW MODULE

Replace ECE 2017 with new New Module: Law in the Early Years

Approved 10.10.16

2.3 M1 LLSS BA in ECE DT572

NEW MODULE

New Module: Social Theory and Legal Issues and Placement 1

Validated 10.10.16

2.3 M3 LLSS BA in ECE DT572

NEW MODULE

New Module: Social Theory and Legal Issues and Placement 1

Approved

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Appendix 3

Recommendations for Awards

College of Business

Higher Certificate in Marketing

PG Dip in Accounting

PG Dip in Management & Marketing

Higher Certificate in Business Studies

BSc (Hons) in Business & Law

Higher Certificate in Business Management

MSc in Accountancy

Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons)

BSc (Hons) in Human Resource Management

MSc in Applied Software Technology

BSc (Hons) in Marketing

BSc (Hons) in Retail & Services Management

MSc in Marketing

Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) (Retail Sector)

MSc in Advertising

Master of Business Administration

MSc in Strategic Management

MSc in International Business

MSc Business & Entrepreneurship

BSc (Hons) in Business Computing

MBS in Retail Management

PG Dip International Business Development (IBEC)

BSc (Hons) in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

MSc in International Banking & Finance

Higher Cert Retail Management & Marketing

MSc in International Business Development

BSc (Hons) in Business & Management

BSc (Hons) in Accounting & Finance

MSc in Sales Management

PG Dip in Finance

PG Dip in Management & Technology

MSc in Technology & Innovation Management

MSc in Management & Technology

PGDip Fashion Buying & Management

MSc in Finance

BSc (Hons) in Human Resource Management

MSc in Human Resource Management

BSc (Hons) in Economics & Finance

PG Dip Advertising & Digital Communication

PG Dip in Product Management

CPD Diploma in Product Management

Master of Business in International Accounting

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MSc in Digital Marketing & Analytics College of Sciences and Health Postgraduate Diploma in Computing (Data Analytics)

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