Examinations Working Group
Purpose
The Exams Working Group is dedicated to ensuring the continuous improvement and effective operation of our examination processes. Our primary objectives include:
- Reviewing Current Processes: We evaluate the effectiveness of existing exam processes and identify opportunities for enhancement in both procedures and supporting systems.
- Digital Examinations Environment: We assess the digital examinations environment to inform long-term planning and ensure the delivery of high-quality exams.
- Stakeholder Engagement: We actively engage key stakeholders in reviewing and amending timelines for exam delivery, ensuring that all voices are heard and considered.
- Developing Digital Exams: We propose and develop enhancements to the digital examinations environment, seeking approval from the Student Systems Governance Group and Teaching and Quality Standards Committee.
- Exam Paper Management: We explore and implement mechanisms to support the exam paper management process, with proposals approved by the Teaching and Quality Standards Committee.
- Policy Development: We develop policies and proposals to support the scheduling and publication of exams, in consultation with the Timetabling Strategy Group.
- Process Ownership: We identify process owners to ensure appropriate oversight and support for exam operations.
- Progress Reports: We receive and review regular progress reports on exam operations and any agreed developments.
Membership
The Exams Working Group is chaired by the Head of Registry Services and includes the following members:
- Academic Registrar
- Faculty Quality Leads
- Faculty Student Experience Leads
- Director of Teaching and Learning or Nominee
- Deputy CIO & Head of Corporate Systems or Nominee
- Head of Learning Technology
- Faculty/Department Nominee
- Head of Academic Services
- Head of Quality and Standards or Nominee
- Head of Student Systems Development or Nominee
- Academic Events Manager
- Graduation and Examinations Manager
- Timetabling Manager or Nominee
- SID Representative
- SU Representative
- Student Support Representative
- Additional co-opted members as recommended to the Chair
Meeting Frequency
The Exams Working Group convenes twice per semester to discuss and review ongoing and upcoming initiatives.
Reporting
The group reports to the Teaching and Quality Standards Committee (TQSC), Student Systems Governance Group (SSG), and Timetabling Strategy Group (TTSG) depending on the business at hand.
Quorum
A meeting is considered quorate if 40% of the members are present.
Join Us: For more detailed information and access to all relevant documentation, please visit the Exams Team site [STA] UOB Exams Teams group
