Quality and Standards SIG
About the Quality and Standards SIG
The Quality and Standards SIG intends to develop online resources in the following areas for administrators (non-specialists or those just starting out in quality support) wishing to learn more about AQ/QA.
– Finding out about academic quality and standards in HE
– Learning the quality and standards vocabulary
This SIG adds value to the sector by focusing on enhancing the professionalism of HE administrators who support the quality processes in HE.
What can you expect from the Quality and Standards SIG?
In the longer term, the group will develop at least one practical guide on supporting the quality processes in HE. The SIG will be seeking contributions to discussion papers/resources focusing on some of the following issues:
– Innovative approaches to Quality Assurance (QA)
– The enhancement issue
– Student engagement in QA (SSLCs, surveys, etc) – and the ‘student as customer’ debate
– Measuring quality without policing
– Synergies between QA of taught and research provision
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Meet the Coordinators
Join our team! We’re currently looking for a Lead Coordinator to help drive our work forward.
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and a cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your commitment to academic quality and standards and how you would demonstrate this within your role to hello@ahep.ac.uk.
Key Responsibilities:
– Knowledge sharing: Facilitate the exchange of ideas, resources, and best practices among SIG members, contributing to a collective pool of expertise.
– Community Building: Cultivate a sense of belonging for SIG members, creating a supportive network for those passionate about international HE.
Requirements:
– Experience in Quality and Standards initiatives within the higher education sector.
– Strong organisational and leadership skills.
– Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
– Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
Sasha Carter, Quality and Standards Deputy Coordinator
Director of Academic Quality
Regent College London
Sasha is the Deputy Coordinator for the Quality and Standards SIG, and currently works at Regent College London as the Director of Academic Quality where she is responsible for academic quality assurance and enhancement. Before this, she worked in Academic Quality and Audit at both Ravensbourne University and BPP University.
Sasha holds a BSc degree in Psychology from Nottingham Trent University and a teaching qualification from the University of Bedfordshire. She started her career off as a teacher of Psychology in Further Education and then went on to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status after successfully completing a six-month period of Professional Formation maintained through membership to the Society for Education and Training. It was her time as a teacher that motivated her to be a part of creating a high-quality experience for students.