Institutional self study and programmatic reviews Timetables re: personnel, facilities, resources, and compatibility Student progress: including selection, teaching, class split, examination and assessment regulations and requirements (frequency/length/extent), class projects Student attendance Resources available and required – new, movement, training and development opportunities, induction, communication on – general issues (from management, personnel office, etc.) Extern examiners report (reference section 4-iii) Reflection on feedback from students and stakeholders Enhancement Programme new, development, approvals in-process – Industry links, industrial advisory boards (reference plant visits section 4-vi), Industrial/clinical placements duration, administration, location – rary/computing facilities Health & safety issues relevant to the programme/school/department. Promotion of programme and publication of course publicity material Relevant seminars/conferences Course annual reports (reference Appendix V-B) 4. PROCESS -PROGRAMME BOARD Details of the membership - ex officio and elected and appointed, and meetings - frequency, quorum, attendees, special meetings, preparation of the agenda, notice, etc are provided in the institute document ‘’. 5. FOLLOW-UP ACTION The minutes of all meetings of the committee shall be recorded. The committee chairperson shall send a summary report of the meeting proceedings to the departmental committee for consideration (which will subsequently be reported, via relevant minutes/committee reports, to the academic strategy and quality committee of academic council and to academic council itself). 6. FORMAT OF REPORT The report format is defined in the institute document ‘’. VI. INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY BOARD 1. INTRODUCTION The institute is conscious of its distinctive role in the provision of higher education, and its contribution to the midland region is identified and expressed within the mission statement. Over the years, the institute has focused on various niche areas where it could supply expertise to help drive existing industries and stimulate the development of new industrial and economic activities in the region. The institute has also demonstrated its ability to respond to the changing requirements of In many cases, the academic programmes offered in Ireland’s rapidly developing economy. Athlone are unique and as a result, the institute attracts students from all over the country. Input and feedback from industry plays a leading role in guiding the institute's new programme design and programme development activities. The institute has established industrial advisory boards to help in advising on developing new/existing programmes, and also on research topics and projects relevant to industry for each faculty/department/programme. 2. AIMS/OBJECTIVES
Institutional self study and programmatic reviews Timetables re: personnel, facilities, resources, and compatibility Student progress: including selection, teaching, class split, examination and assessment regulations and requirements (frequency/length/extent), class projects Student attendance Resources – available and required – new, movement, training and development opportunities, induction, communication on general issues (from management, personnel office, etc.) Extern examiners report (reference section 4-iii) Reflection on feedback from students and stakeholders Enhancement Programme – new, development, approvals in-process Industry links, industrial advisory boards (reference section 4-vi), plant visits Industrial/clinical placements – duration, administration, location rary/computing facilities Health & safety issues relevant to the programme/school/department. Promotion of programme and publication of course publicity material Relevant seminars/conferences Course annual reports (reference Appendix V-B) 4. PROCESS -PROGRAMME BOARD Details of the membership - ex officio and elected and appointed, and meetings - frequency, quorum, attendees, special meetings, preparation of the agenda, notice, etc are provided in the institute document ‘’. 5. FOLLOW-UP ACTION The minutes of all meetings of the committee shall be recorded. The committee chairperson shall send a summary report of the meeting proceedings to the departmental committee for consideration (which will subsequently be reported, via relevant minutes/committee reports, to the academic strategy and quality committee of academic council and to academic council itself). 6. FORMAT OF REPORT The report format is defined in the institute document ‘’. VI. INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY BOARD 1. INTRODUCTION The institute is conscious of its distinctive role in the provision of higher education, and its contribution to the midland region is identified and expressed within the mission statement. Over the years, the institute has focused on various niche areas where it could supply expertise to help drive existing industries and stimulate the development of new industrial and economic activities in the region. The institute has also demonstrated its ability to respond to the changing requirements of Ireland’s rapidly developing economy. In many cases, the academic programmes offered in Athlone are unique and as a result, the institute attracts students from all over the country. Input and feedback from industry plays a leading role in guiding the institute's new programme design and programme development activities. The institute has established industrial advisory boards to help in advising on developing new/existing programmes, and also on research topics and projects relevant to industry for each faculty/department/programme. 2. AIMS/OBJECTIVES
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