Quality calendar
The year at a glance.
The annual quality-assurance cycle that every school and directorate works to, with the dates CQAD has confirmed for this academic year.
Annual cycle
The quality-assurance year.
Q1
Sept – Nov- Launch of the Annual IQAP
- Self-assessment templates to schools
- Student satisfaction survey (Semester 1)
- GTEC compliance check
Q2
Dec – Feb- Self-assessment reports compiled
- Peer review of academic programmes
- Mid-year quality dashboard
- Staff teaching evaluations
Q3
Mar – May- Self-assessments due 31 March
- Internal audit visits
- Student focus groups
- Corrective action plans reviewed
- GTEC annual returns prepared
Q4
Jun – Aug- Annual Quality Report to the Vice-Chancellor
- Policy review (July)
- Accreditation calendar update
- Preparation for the new year
Standing deadlines
Rules that always apply.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Annual self-assessment report to CQAD | 31 March |
| Corrective action plan after an audit report | Within 30 days |
| Response to a GTEC directive or audit finding | Within 60 days of receipt |
| Annual review of the QA Policy Framework | July |
| Communication of an approved policy amendment | Within 30 days of approval |
| GTEC Compliance Register review | Quarterly; presented to the VC twice a year |
| Coordination with the Dean of Students | Quarterly |
Confirmed this year
Dated milestones.
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