1. Policy for Quality Assurance
Institutions should have a policy for quality assurance that is made public and forms part of their strategic management. Internal stakeholders should develop and implement this policy through...
10. Cyclical external Quality Assurance
Institutions should undergo external quality assurance in line with the ESG on a cyclical basis. Current Practice Irish higher education institutions have primary responsibility for reviewing and...
2. Design and approval of programmes
Institutions should have processes for the design and approval of their programmes. The programmes should be designed so that they meet the objectives set for them, including the intended learning...
3. Student centered learning, teaching and assessment
Institutions should ensure that the programmes are delivered in a way that encourages students to take an active role in creating the learning process, and that the assessment of students reflects...
4. Student admission, progression, recognition and certification
Institutions should consistently apply pre-defined and published regulations covering all phases of the student “life cycle”, e.g. student admission, progression, recognition and certification....
Institutions should assure themselves of the competence of their teachers. They should apply fair and transparent processes for the recruitment and development of the staff. Current Practice The...
6. Learning resources and student support
Institutions should have appropriate funding for learning and teaching activities and ensure that adequate and readily accessible learning resources and student support are provided. Current...
Institutions should publish information about their activities, including programmes, which is clear, accurate, objective, up-to date and readily accessible. Current Practice University of Galway...
9. On-going monitoring and periodic review of programmes
Institutions should monitor and periodically review their programmes to ensure that they achieve the objectives set for them and respond to the needs of students and society. These reviews should...