Assuring and reporting on quality and standards in higher educationTogether the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), Universities UK and GuildHE organise round table discussion meetings concerned with the quality and standards of higher education, and the way in which they are reported on publicly.
Meetings are currently being planned to consider revisions to Section 8 of the Code of practice for the assurance of quality and standards in higher education: Career education, information and guidance, first published by QAA in January 2001. We would particularly welcome contributions and attendance by student representatives.
The purpose of these meetings is to consult a range of interested parties about some of the proposed changes to Section 8 of the Code of practice. These round table events will provide an opportunity for small group discussions about key issues surrounding career education, information and guidance.
The meetings take place on 30 October and 5 November in London and Birmingham.
Each meeting will be restricted to approximately 60 participants, to allow
for a full discussion, so we recommend booking early to ensure your place.
Date |
Approx time |
Venue |
30 October 2008 |
10.30-15.30 |
Woburn House, 20 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQ |
5 November 2008 |
10.30-15.30 |
Lakeside Centre, Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET |
Draft programme
10.30 Registration and coffee
11.00 Welcome and introduction
11.20 Small group discussions to consider the draft as a whole
and provide comments on
how the draft takes account of developments in the field of career education,
information and guidance
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Small group discussions to discuss the precepts and text
in detail
15.00 Plenary to consider main conclusions and recommendations
from the discussion groups
15.30 Close and tea - with opportunity for informal discussion
Alternatively, email s.melvin@qaa.ac.uk for a booking form.
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