Academic quality

Aims of the CLTE

CLTE, working in collaboration with Schools and the Institute of Work based Learning, is responsible for:

leading the University’s strategic approach to educational development, learner development and the quality assurance of taught provision;
Putting in place procedures and structures as necessary to support these areas; and
meeting school, Institute and partner needs with respect to staff support, guidance and development in these areas.

CLTE Structure

The structure of CLTE is as follows:

The Educational Development Unit - which is responsible for taking the lead in developing and implementing the University's educational development strategies and plans in conjunction with Schools and the Institute. This area also provides staff development, guidance and support in conjunction with schools and the Institute, services key learning and teaching committees, and acts as the University's liaison with external bodies such as the HEA. The Unit also provides support for colleagues seeking career advancement.

The Academic Quality Unit – which in conjunction with schools and the Institute leads on the development and implementation of strategies and plans related to academic standards and quality of taught provision, provides guidance, support and training related to academic quality, represents the University to external bodies, maintains the University's academic quality systems as they relate to taught provision (including the student feedback system) and ensures the University meets any external requirements of bodies such as the QAA. This area is responsible for working with schools, the Institute and services to prepare for QAA audit and similar exercises, and acts as the University's key point of contact with external bodies such as the QAA. This area is responsible for supporting those committees with principal responsibility for academic quality (such as ASQC).

The Learner Development Unit - which in conjunction with schools and the Institute leads on the development and implementation of a coherent and strategic approach to the development of learner competencies through the development and implementation of relevant University policies and strategies, and through a substantial direct contribution to the development of student learning and study skills, literacy and numeracy skills, and communication skills. The LDU is responsible for delivering the Learner Development Profile, which helps us to identify all incoming student's academic English and numeracy needs. The LDU is also responsible for the University's Student Learning Assistants programme and operates the Learning Lounge (an academic drop-in enquiry point) on the ground floor of the Williams Building. Find out more about the LDU on our student infomation site, UniHub.

Documents

The following documents are available to download: