The QAA Scotland Committee has delegated responsibilities from the QAA Board for the management of QAA's work in Scotland. We have a separate Scottish office, known as QAA Scotland.
QAA Scotland works closely with the Scottish Executive and the Scottish Funding Council, as well as organisations such as Universities Scotland, and the National Union of Students in Scotland, to develop and operate arrangements that reflect the distinctive needs of higher education in Scotland.
The work of QAA Scotland encompasses a broad range of issues within higher education in Scotland and much of our work is part of the quality enhancement framework. Our work supports and makes use of the various parts of the Academic Infrastructure while developing them specifically for the Scottish sector.
Review methods
The review method currently operating in Scotland is Enhancement-led institutional review. We are currently consulting on the second edition of the Handbook for enhancement-led institutional review, which closes on 18 April 2008.
Protocol for managing potential risks to quality and academic standards - HTML | PDF
During 2007-08 QAA Scotland, in consultation with the Scottish sector, developed a protocol for managing potential risks to quality and academic standards, which has been in place since 1 October 2008. It is intended to have a similar role to the Causes for concern arrangements that operate in other parts of the UK, while addressing the distinctive features of the Scottish higher education sector.
The Protocol defines a risk to quality and/or academic standards as a matter relating to serious inadequacy in an institution's systems (or those of its academic partners), or repeated procedural shortcomings. It is not a mechanism for addressing individual complaints or grievances; these would continue to be addressed through the institution's internal mechanisms and, ultimately, via the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.
Any enquiries about using the protocol should be directed to:
Director, QAA Scotland
183 St Vincent Street
Glasgow
G2 5QD
Tel: +44 (0)141 572 3420
Fax: +44 (0)141 572 3421
Email: causesforconcern@qaa.ac.uk
Working in partnership
QAA Scotland manages the Scottish and Credit Qualifications Framework in partnership with the Scottish Qualifications Authority and Universities Scotland.
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As one of four partner bodies, QAA Scotland is involved in implementing the Enhancement Themes initiative.
More about Enhancement Theme >>
In some areas of our work we are advised by the Scottish Advisory Committee on Credit and Access (SACCA), a joint committee of QAA Scotland and Universities Scotland. Work includes reviewing the Scottish bachelor's degree and the Mapping, Tracking and Bridging project.
More about SACCA >>
Working with students
From holding student forums to recruiting students as a member of our review teams, QAA Scotland works closely with students in higher education on a range of issues. More.
If you wish to discuss the work of QAA in Scotland further please contact our QAA Scotland.
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