University of Strathclyde - TQFE Programme: consultation analysis

Question 4

Do you consider that the TQFE programme as detailed in this consultation is suitable in relation to: the functions of the governing bodies, principals and members of staff of institutions providing those courses?

6 respondents agreed that the functions of the governing bodies, principals and members of staff detailed in the proposed programme are suitable; 1 respondent was unsure whilst the remaining respondent did not answer the question.

In further detail, respondents made the following comments about the functions of the governing bodies, principals and members of staff of the institution set out in the consultation. The below comments are direct quotes from respondents who were content to have their responses published:

• Students on this proposed programme are to be supported by a range of different people from the University and college. We think this will need careful management to avoid support becoming fractured. In addition, students, tutors and college mentors should be clear about how and under what circumstances information can be shared between the supporting staff. We feel the role college staff are being asked to play in this programme is substantial. As some of the assessment tasks and methods here are innovative, it would have been helpful to have some details of the University's own QA processes mentioned in the consultation documents - particularly how any concerns raised by that process had been addressed in the programme specification.
• One key reflection, however, is that the university delivery schedule is out-of-sync with the college academic year; a longer window of opportunity and/or an approved asynchronous model (e.g., secure access FutureLearn) would prove helpful to the many part-time and temporary lecturers in the college sector who are seeking to achieve registration-linked qualification.