The Head of Element would normally lead an open and collaborative self-review process focussing on the terms of reference and involving staff within the element. The self-review is to be objective (looking at both areas of success and weakness), evidence-based and outcome orientated with a view to developing proposed action plans and associated measures of success. The Secretary is able to provide advice about the process and a suitable format and structure for the written portfolio. Participate openly and honestly in the review process with review committee members. Liaise with the Secretary only for all matters relating to the review and site visit. 4.0 The organisational reviews unit 4.1 Secretary to the Review The Secretary is a senior member of administrative staff, either the Manager or Reviews Officer from the Organisational Reviews Unit, and plays a central role in the preparation for and conduct of the review. The role of the Secretary of the review is to: Oversee the coordination, collection and organisation of the documentation, including key data sets, for the review committee; Act as a resource person for the Chair and members of the review committee; Provide relevant policy and procedural advice; Oversee preparation of the review week schedule in consultation with the Head of element, Pro Vice Chancellor, relevant Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chair of the review committee. Liaise with the committee members, relevant Deputy Vice Chancellor, Pro Vice Chancellor, Head of element and those being interviewed; Facilitate and, where appropriate, undertake follow-up action arising from the review committee meetings; Ensure that recommendations made by the review committee are consistent with University policy and practices and drafted accordingly; and Draft the final report for the Chair and ensure that this is forwarded to the relevant Deputy Vice Chancellor. 4.2 Reviews Administrative Officer The Reviews Administrative Officer plays a key role in coordinating the support for the University’s reviews. The role of the Administrative Officer is to: Send advice to Head of element and Pro Vice Chancellor on the finalised composition of the review committee, terms of reference, and timing of the review; Confirm that members of the review committee, particularly external members, are available to attend during the review week; Arrange travel and accommodation for external members;
The Head of Element would normally lead an open and collaborative self-review process focussing on the terms of reference and involving staff within the element. The self-review is to be objective (looking at both areas of success and weakness), evidence-based and outcome orientated with a view to developing proposed action plans and associated measures of success. The Secretary is able to provide advice about the process and a suitable format and structure for the written portfolio. Participate openly and honestly in the review process with review committee members. Liaise with the Secretary only for all matters relating to the review and site visit. 4.0 The organisational reviews unit 4.1 Secretary to the Review The Secretary is a senior member of administrative staff, either the Manager or Reviews Officer from the Organisational Reviews Unit, and plays a central role in the preparation for and conduct of the review. The role of the Secretary of the review is to: Oversee the coordination, collection and organisation of the documentation, including key data sets, for the review committee; Act as a resource person for the Chair and members of the review committee; Provide relevant policy and procedural advice; Oversee preparation of the review week schedule in consultation with the Head of element, Pro Vice Chancellor, relevant Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chair of the review committee. Liaise with the committee members, relevant Deputy Vice Chancellor, Pro Vice Chancellor, Head of element and those being interviewed; Facilitate and, where appropriate, undertake follow-up action arising from the review committee meetings; Ensure that recommendations made by the review committee are consistent with University policy and practices and drafted accordingly; and Draft the final report for the Chair and ensure that this is forwarded to the relevant Deputy Vice Chancellor. 4.2 Reviews Administrative Officer The Reviews Administrative Officer plays a key role in coordinating the support for the University’s reviews. The role of the Administrative Officer is to: Send advice to Head of element and Pro Vice Chancellor on the finalised composition of the review committee, terms of reference, and timing of the review; Confirm that members of the review committee, particularly external members, are available to attend during the review week; Arrange travel and accommodation for external members;
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