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QAA Chief Executive talks about challenges for QAA and vision for the future

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The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) has today launched the first podcast interview with Chief Executive Anthony McClaran, which reveals what attracted him to the role, the challenges he sees ahead and his vision for the future.

Conscious of the funding constraints in higher education, Anthony says: ‘There will be a real obligation for all of us working in higher education to look very closely at the most effective use of resource and tying that to the achievement of objectives that the public, taxpayer and our stakeholders rightfully expect from us’. Anthony also reflects on the Government’s higher education framework and the areas of focus for QAA.

In speaking about where he hopes to see QAA in five years time, Anthony emphasises the importance of clear and accessible communication with the public and potential students and envisages ‘a high awareness of the key role QAA plays in assuring quality and helping institutions to assure quality and standards in higher education’.

This podcast is the first in a new series which will cover a range of topical issues in higher education.

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For further information, please contact Katie Sharrock, Communications Officer on 01452 557074, email k.sharrock@qaa.ac.uk

  1. A photograph of Anthony McClaran is available on request. Anthony’s biography is available on the QAA website at: www.qaa.ac.uk/aboutus/ExecBiogs/AnthonyMcClaran.asp

  2. Receive QAA podcasts through iTunes.

  3. In this podcast, Anthony is being interviewed by Derfel Owen, QAA's Development Officer (Students).

  4. QAA checks how UK universities maintain their own academic standards and quality. We review and report on how they meet their responsibilities, identify good practice and make recommendations for improvement. We publish guidelines to help UK universities and colleges develop effective systems to ensure students have the best learning experience.


 

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