Micro-credentials good practice: A tertiary view from Scotland
17/11/2023 - Dr Anne Tierney, Deputy Chair of the Scottish Tertiary Education Network for Micro-credentials
We have expertise in safeguarding academic standards and enhancing the quality of the student experience offered in Scotland wherever and however delivered. We promote excellent, responsive and inspiring learning provided in partnership with students.
QAA is delighted to have been commissioned by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) to lead key areas of Scotland’s Tertiary Quality Project (TQP). The TQP involves the development and delivery of a common approach to assuring and enhancing quality in Scotland’s tertiary sector from academic year 2024-25.
We are leading on two important project workstreams in collaboration with the SFC, sector agencies, and staff and students from Scotland’s colleges and universities.
Our current external review method is Quality Enhancement and Standards Review (QESR), operating until academic year 2024-25.
The Tertiary Enhancement Topic is 'The future of learning and teaching: Defining and delivering an effective and inclusive digital/blended offering'.
Date: | July 1 - 2024 |
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A review by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) has expressed confidence in the University of the Highlands and Islands' progress in continuing to monitor, review and enhance its higher education provision to enable effective arrangements to be in place for managing academic standards and the quality of the student experience.
The review was carried out by a team of three independent reviewers who were appointed by QAA. The review visit took place on 2 May 2024.
The team identified the following area of good practice:
QAA also made the following recommendation:
Vicki Nairn, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands, said: ‘I am delighted to see the positive outcome of the Quality Enhancement and Standards Review for the University of the Highlands and Islands. This recognition highlights our commitment to continuous improvement and our dedication to providing an outstanding learning experience for our students. The review's findings affirm that our strategic initiatives are effectively enhancing academic standards and student support across our diverse and geographically expansive partnership. I extend my gratitude to our staff and students for their collaborative spirit and unwavering commitment to excellence, which have been instrumental in achieving this milestone.’
You can read the full Quality and Enhancement Standards Review report for the University of the Highlands and Islands on the QAA website.
17/11/2023 - Dr Anne Tierney, Deputy Chair of the Scottish Tertiary Education Network for Micro-credentials
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