| Acronym | Committee/group and purpose of group | Q&S Secretary | Schedule of meetings |
| CAREG |
Course Approval and Review Enhancement Group CAREG monitors consistency across individual approval and review events and evaluates the processes involved. |
Jane Harris Quality Officer |
Twice a year |
| EEC |
External Examiners Committee EEC assesses the effectiveness of the External Examiner system at the University including appointment and removal of external examiners. EEC also reviews external examiner reports and ensures that external examiners receive any training required to perform their role. |
TBC |
Five times a year |
| PSRB |
Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies Monitoring Sub-Group The group monitors the schedule of PSRB engagements and is kept updated on accreditation activity, annual monitoring, information provided to students, and future developments via the biannual reporting process. |
TBC |
Twice a year |
| PSPG |
Portfolio Strategy and Planning Group PSPG is the body within the University that is responsible for oversight, development and evaluation of the University’s course portfolio, taking into account the University’s strategic objectives. PSPG’s remit covers all new course titles, including validated provision at collaborative partners. |
TBC |
Four times a year. The meetings in 2025/26 AY are:
Paper deadline, two weeks prior. |
| RRTG |
Regulations Review Task Group To keep under review the Academic Regulations and their suitability for implementation. To consider necessary regulatory changes and make proposals to TQSC and Academic Board for approval. To facilitate the implementation of regulatory changes to the student record system (SITS) and associated processes. To ensure effective communication of the Academic Regulations to staff, partners and students; including oversight of training provision where required. |
TBC |
At least five times a year |
| PQAC |
Partnerships Quality Assurance Committee. This Sub-Committee operates within the strategic framework of the University’s guidance on collaborative partnerships. It is responsible to the University Teaching Quality and Standards Committee. To review and monitor partnership activity. |
Robyn Warner Quality Officer |
4 times per year 2025 dates
Paper deadline 2 weeks before meeting |