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Consider the balance, timings and methods of assessment across a course. Improve assessment setting, moderation, and marking processes including improving marking criteria. Develop assessment practices consistent with a practice based approach. Considered as part of the review process. Assessment lifecycle development activity linked to quality processes. Considered as part of the review. HOD’s working with all ADSE, SDQ and departments HOD’s working with all staff July 2014 July 2014 July 2014 Engagement with employers. Production of assessment maps. Successful review and approval events. Greater consistency in application of assessment policies. Improved NSS assessment scores – particularly relating to marking criteria. Enhanced assessment portfolio. Student feedback. Academic Support Implement PAT at all levels. Ensure students are aware of when and where they can see Allocate PATS to students. Use the new system to effectively share communication and identify students in need of support. policy consistently implemented in all departments. HODs HODs, PoLs Oct 2013 Dec 2013 Increased staffing – the SSR in UBBS is higher than the PAT policy. Regular updates from the UBBS Student engagement monitor (SEM) Improved retention and progression. Improved NSS scores