The Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) invites expression of interest for Student Representatives on the Internal Quality Review (IQR) panels involved in the Periodic Programme Review (PPR) process of Faculties / Institutes / Centres and schools during academic year 2023/2024.
Overview
The PPR is an integral component of the University of Malta (UM)’s Internal Quality Assurance. It is a rolling system of peer review, in which all academic programmes of UM are reviewed on a five-to-six-year cycle.
The University’s PPR process draws on Malta’s National Quality Assurance Framework for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE, 2015) and adheres to Internal QA standards as well as the principle of “ongoing monitoring and periodic review of programmes to ensure objectives are met and respond to the needs of the students and society” (NCFHE, 2015). Underpinning the PPR process and a prerequisite for success is continuous enhancement as embodied by the quality cycle.
The aim of the PPR is to monitor the quality and standards of the provision of the University’s educational programmes, qualifications and courses. It provides the basis for ongoing quality enhancement to assist in achieving excellence in learning, teaching and research at UM.
The Internal Quality Review (IQR) Panel
The Pro-Rector for Quality Assurance will appoint an IQR panel which will normally comprise:
- One or more members of staff from the Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) and/or Quality Support Unit (QSU);
- Two student representatives external to FICS undergoing the PPR process;
- Two Deans or Directors nominated by the Rector and who are external to FICS.
The Pro-Rector for Quality Assurance or their delegate will act as Chair. The primary role of this panel is to drive the PPR process and ensure that the quality and standards of all UM programmes are maintained.
The panel will also discuss the evaluation of the programmes with FICS and provide feedback and guidance as necessary.
Eligibility
Students who hold the role of Student Representatives on a UM and/or FICS Board/Committee and students who participate in Senate-recognised student societies.
Main duties and responsibilities
- contributing to the IQR panel through active and timely participation;
- providing timely and meaningful feedback on programme of studies under review;
- participating in meetings scheduled and organised by the IQR panel;
- following policies and procedures as established by the QAC.
Application procedure
Interested students are required to register their interest by sending an email with subject line “Student Representatives on IQR Panels”, and to provide the following information:
- Name and surname;
- Current programme;
- Contact number.
Applications should be received by Friday 27 October 2023.
An information session will be held for the interested students on Thursday 2 November 2023.