The University of Essex has been acclaimed for focusing on student learning experience by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
The QAA’s Higher Education Review of the University, which was published on the 27th of February confirms that the University met all expectations of the provisions that were investigated. Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Education, Professor Aletta Norval said:
“This report reconfirms our commitment to excellence in providing our students with high-quality learning, supported by strong extra-curricular opportunities. Our focus has been to place students at the heart of everything we do, and it is really pleasing that students have highlighted their close collaborative relationship with us.”
The QAA review focused praise on the University’s systems of peer mentoring, the personal tutor system and the development of study skills, as well as the academic staff development programme. These are seen as model examples of the University’s concerted effort to improving students’ learning opportunities. Furthermore, the University was praised for its representation of students on committees and the training of course representatives. President of the Students’ Union, Chantel Le Carpentier said: “This is a fantastic result and proves that Essex does listen to students. The Students’ Union has been working closely with the University to strengthen opportunities and meet student needs, and the SU itself is committed to being the most student-centred organisation.”
The University’s commitment to employment was also identified as positive. The Frontrunners scheme employs 300 students at the University, and the opportunity of paid internships has grown to 250 per year.
The research opportunities at the University were also highlighting – opportunities for postgraduate research students such as the Proficio professional development scheme which gives opportunities to present research papers at seminars and conferences.
This means that Essex can now display the QAA quality mark to prospective students, as it shows that the University meets national requirements for standard and quality. This can now be presented alongside the University’s other achievements: in 2014, students voted Essex sixth best in the UK for student satisfaction, and Essex was ranked in the top 20 in the UK for research excellence.
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QAA review highlights Essex’s focus on student learning | The Rabbit Newspaper
The University of Essex has been acclaimed for focusing on student learning experience by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
The QAA’s Higher Education Review of the University, which was published on the 27th of February confirms that the University met all expectations of the provisions that were investigated. Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Education, Professor Aletta Norval said:
“This report reconfirms our commitment to excellence in providing our students with high-quality learning, supported by strong extra-curricular opportunities. Our focus has been to place students at the heart of everything we do, and it is really pleasing that students have highlighted their close collaborative relationship with us.”
The QAA review focused praise on the University’s systems of peer mentoring, the personal tutor system and the development of study skills, as well as the academic staff development programme. These are seen as model examples of the University’s concerted effort to improving students’ learning opportunities. Furthermore, the University was praised for its representation of students on committees and the training of course representatives. President of the Students’ Union, Chantel Le Carpentier said: “This is a fantastic result and proves that Essex does listen to students. The Students’ Union has been working closely with the University to strengthen opportunities and meet student needs, and the SU itself is committed to being the most student-centred organisation.”
The University’s commitment to employment was also identified as positive. The Frontrunners scheme employs 300 students at the University, and the opportunity of paid internships has grown to 250 per year.
The research opportunities at the University were also highlighting – opportunities for postgraduate research students such as the Proficio professional development scheme which gives opportunities to present research papers at seminars and conferences.
This means that Essex can now display the QAA quality mark to prospective students, as it shows that the University meets national requirements for standard and quality. This can now be presented alongside the University’s other achievements: in 2014, students voted Essex sixth best in the UK for student satisfaction, and Essex was ranked in the top 20 in the UK for research excellence.
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