Learning and Teaching Committee

Curriculum Sub-Committee

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Minutes of the Meeting of the Sub-Committee held on Thursday 4 May 2006

Membership: Professor Simon Austin (Chair), Professor Morag Bell, Ms Becky Dicks,
Dr Anne Goulding (ab), Dr Jane Horner, Mr Phil Sawdon

By invitation: Dr Paul Byrne, Professor John Dickens, Dr Martin Harrison, Mr Ian Murray

In attendance: Dr Jennie Elliott

06/17 Minutes

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The minutes of the meeting held on 12 January 2006 were confirmed.

06/18 Matters Arising from the Minutes

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18.1 It was noted that all recommendations to Learning and Teaching Committee, and subsequently to Senate where appropriate, had been approved. The relevant minute of Senate was noted.

18.2 Minute 06/3 Placement Modules

It was noted that:

(a) The proposals for changes to the transcript template had been forwarded to the LUSI Project team

(b) The titles of placement modules had been amended

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18.3 Minute 06/5 MRes Human Biology/MRes Ergonomics/MRes Psychology

The Sub-Committee noted the recommendation of Learning and Teaching on the award of the PGDip and PGCert on MRes programmes, approved by Senate on 1 March 2006.

18.4 Minute 06/6.3 MRes Sustainability Management (in Engineering): New Programme Proposals

It was noted that the proposal form for new programmes now had a web link to a list of identified Programme Specification exemplars.

18.5 Minute 06/12 MSc Economics and Finance/Financial Economics/International Finance and Economics/Monetary Economics/Banking and Finance/International Banking: Major Programme changes

It was noted that, at the request of the Department of Economics, the Chair had recommended to the Chair of Learning and Teaching Committee that the proposed changes be rescinded.

18.6 Any other matters arising not appearing elsewhere on the Agenda.

06/19 MRes Sustainability in the Built Environment: Revised New Programme Proposals

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19.1 Further to minute 06/6 of the previous meeting, the Sub-Committee considered revised proposals from WEDC for a full-time programme with effect from October 2006. It was AGREED to recommend the proposals to Learning and Teaching Committee, subject to the following matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the ADT prior to the meeting of Learning and Teaching Committee:

Programme Regulations

19.1.1 The title for the PGDip/PGCert should be Advanced Studies in Sustainability in the Built Environment

19.1.2 Para 3.2 to be deleted as unnecessary

Programme Specification

19.1.3 Para 5: First sentence to finish at ‘…appropriate subject.’

Module Specifications

19.1.4 CVP205: ‘The aims of the module are..’

19.1.5 CVP205: ILOs, para 2(ii)(b) ‘..recovery management tools’

19.1.6 CVP206: Individual assignments to be specified

19.1.7 CVP213: Practical and key skills were limited for a 60-credit module and should be extended

ACTION: JGD, JEME

06/20 BSc Publishing with E-Business: New Programme Proposals

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20.1 The Sub-Committee considered proposals from Information Science for a new full-time programme with effect from October 2006. The proposed exchange with Social Sciences of student numbers on modules was noted as an unusual arrangement. It was AGREED to recommend the proposals to Learning and Teaching Committee, subject to the following matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the ADT prior to the meeting of Learning and Teaching Committee:

Programme Specification

20.1.1 Para 3, ILOs, Knowledge & Understanding: The header and bullet points required minor revision to ensure that they were grammatically correct

Assessment Matrix

20.1.2 Reflection on individual assessment in modules where this fell below 50% (eg ISA303,ISC326)

ACTION: MCH, JEME

20.2 It was noted that there was generally some confusion about the % Individual Assessment column in the Assessment Matrix and how this should be calculated, and therefore felt that the form should be revisited. When the LUSI system is fully operative it is hoped that documents such as the Assessment Matrix could be produced automatically from the database, though this might not be feasible for data such as % Individual Assessment without being overly prescriptive on the data that would need to be input to module specifications on the LUSI system. Any recommendations arising from the LUSI project that had implications relevant to the Sub-Committee’s business would be submitted to the Sub-Committee via the Programme Development and Quality Team.

ACTION: JEME

06/21 MSc Strategic Automotive Dealership Management (Malaysia): New Programme Proposals

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21.1 The Sub-Committee considered proposals from the Business School for a new part-time programme with effect from July 2006. It was noted that the proposed programme was the same as the existing MSc in Strategic Automotive Dealership Management in all but its delivery. It was AGREED to recommend the proposals to Learning and Teaching Committee, subject to the following matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the ADT prior to the meeting of Learning and Teaching Committee:

21.1.1 Clarification of whether the voluntary but paid basis applied to just the Henry Ford College staff teaching on the programme or also to Loughborough University staff.

Programme Regulations

21.1.2 Correction of old references to GRMPA

21 1.3 Inclusion of reference to the part-time nature of the programme

21.1.4 Para 1.2: Removal of the number 1.2.4 and the two lines of text against it

21.1.5 Para 1.2.5: Explanation of why this was necessary

21.1.6 Para 2.2: Deletion, as student numbers can’t be restricted for compulsory modules

Programme Specification

21.1.7 Para 5: Insertion of ‘or’

Assessment Matrix

21.1.8 Reflection on the range and balance of assessment, checking this against ILOs (eg why no presentation?) Revision to existing programme also, as appropriate.

Consultation Forms

21.1.9 Confirmation that students have access to adequate Library resources at the University of Malaya.

QA Statement

21.1.10 Reassurance that the Business School would be in a position to approve the suitability of University of Malaya staff nominated to teach on the programme

21.1.11 Clarification of whether the External Examiner would be expected to go to Malaysia to participate in the Programme Board or whether it would be held at Loughborough.

ACTION: PLB, JEME

21.2 In regard to the Librarian’s comments as part of the consultation on the programme that it could not be assumed that students on the programme would automatically have rights of access from Malaysia to the electronic information services to which the Library subscribed, it was commented that all LU registered students should have access to LU facilities and AGREED that the Librarian’s comments be further investigated.

ACTION: PVC(T), JEME

21.3 During the discussion of this and other proposals the general question was raised about the information that should be included in Section 7 of the Programme Specification on Indicators of Quality, whether this should be measurable rather than subjective, and also at what point indicators such as TQA gradings became too dated. It was AGREED that this be reflected upon when the Programme Specification template was revisited by PDQ Team once the expected revised guidance from the QAA had been received. The value of Programme Specifications was questioned but it was concluded that the determination of the Aims and ILOs for a programme was an essential intellectual exercise that should be the first stage in setting up a new programme and such information should be publicly available. As the specific programme information in the Programme Specification, rather than the generic information on support for learning, was the information of prime concern to the Sub-Committee, it was AGREED that for resubmissions to the Sub-Committee on this occasion, and for future proposals, Section 8 of the Programme Specification, except where containing information specific to the programme or department, should refer only to the website where the generic information on learning support was held ( http://www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/templates/notes/lps/), rather than presenting the generic text.

ACTION: JEME

06/22 MA Creative Writing: New Programme Proposals

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22.1 The Sub-Committee considered proposals from English and Drama for a new full-time/part-time programme with effect from October 2006. The Sub-Committee was unclear as to whether the new programme was distinct from the existing pathway in Creative Writing on the MA in Modern and Contemporary Writing. It was AGREED to recommend the proposals to Learning and Teaching Committee, subject to the following matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the ADT prior to the meeting of Learning and Teaching Committee:

22.1.1 Mapping of the content of the existing pathway and the proposed programme to identify differences

Programme Regulations

22.1.2 Correction of references to the old GRMPA, ARMPA and LPD

22.1.3 Deletion of para 3.2 which was a repeat of para 3.1

Programme Specification

22.1.4 Clarification of which Aims and ILOs were distinct from those for the existing pathway

22.1.5 Para 2: Deletion of the National Qualifications Framework, which was a repeat of the FHEQ

22.1.6 Para 3b: Rewording under Skills of the ability to ‘write better poems’

Module Specifications

22.1.7 EAP010 Research Methodologies: From the description in section 7 on the proposal form, this module required splitting into two separate modules

22.1.8 EAP001 Diversions: Reflection on whether one 10-minute presentation was sufficient or whether further presentations should be included to allow for student progress

Assessment Matrix

22.1.9 Confirmation of 100% individual assessment across the programme

ACTION: PLB, JEME

06/23 MSc Chemistry and Information Technology: New Programme Proposals

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23.1 The Sub-Committee considered proposals from Chemistry for a new full-time/part-time programme with effect from October 2006. The Sub-Committee found the tracked changes to the existing Chemical Sciences Programme Regulations most useful and it was agreed that this approach should be encouraged where appropriate.

23.2 It was AGREED to recommend the proposals to Learning and Teaching Committee, subject to the following matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the ADT prior to the meeting of Learning and Teaching Committee:

Programme Specification

23.2.1 Para 2: National benchmarks such as the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and any specific to Chemistry should be included. The list of QAA guidelines could then be removed.

23.2.2 Para 3: The mode of delivery of out of department modules had now become too extensive and should be consolidated.

23.2.3 Para 6: Reference to module grades was unnecessary.

Consultation Forms

23.2.4 Confirmation of the assumption by Computing Services that IT practical work would be undertaken in labs run by Computer Science and there would therefore be no impact on central services.

ACTION: MCH, JEME

06/24 MA/MSc/MDes Industrial Design / User-centred Product Design / Sustainable Product Design / Virtual Product Design: New Programme Proposals

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24.1 The Sub-Committee considered proposals from Design and Technology for new full-time/part-time programmes with effect from October 2006, noting the matters for correction annotated by the ADT on the approval form. It was AGREED to recommend the proposals to Learning and Teaching Committee subject to the following matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the ADT prior to the meeting of Learning and Teaching Committee:

24.1.1 Amendments to the documentation as annotated by the ADT

Programme Regulations

24.1.2 Correction of the header for the MDes regulations

24.1.3 Clearer presentation of the content (e.g.should para 2.1 read 85 credits? What do para 2.3 i and ii refer to?)

24.1.4 Removal of reference to credits from other institutions in para 2.2 and identification of modules available from other departments (requiring consultation with departments as appropriate)

24.1.5 Correction of old GRMPA references

Programme Specification

24.1.6 Header to refer to programmes

24.1.7 Revision of Aims and ILOs to cover all programme titles rather than just Industrial Design. ILOs should differentiate between the programmes.

24.1.8 Para 2: The benchmark statements for Art & Design and Engineering should be listed separately

24.1.9 TLA strategies should explain why the assessment methods have been chosen

24.1.10 Para 3 a,b,c: Deletion of ‘demonstrate’ from header and ‘an ability to’ from each bullet point

24.1.11 Para 4: Clearer presentation of the 5 categories and the structure in regard to these categories

Consultation Forms

24.1.12 Provision of a satisfactory completed consultation form from LUSAD.

ACTION: PLB, JEME

06/25 MSc Sustainable Transport and Travel Planning: New Programme Proposals

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25.1 The Sub-Committee considered proposals from Civil and Building Engineering for a new full-time/part-time programme with effect from October 2006 (PT) / October 2007 (FT). Attention was drawn to the comment of the Director of Media Services on this and other proposals that the timetable would need to work alongside that of other departments to ensure availability of pool rooms, and the possible situation arising of new programmes being approved for which there was no suitable teaching space available. The Sub-Committee was assured, however, that the Director of Media Services monitored the situation closely and regularly reported to PDQ Team.

25.2 It was AGREED to recommend the proposals to Learning and Teaching Committee, subject to the following matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the ADT prior to the meeting of Learning and Teaching Committee:

Programme Regulations

25.2.1 The format of paragraphs, with sub-para numbers, to conform to the standard model

25.2.2 Paras 8 to 13 were a repeat of Regulation XXI and should be deleted

25.2.3 Para 5: Confirmation of the intention that students would require 180 credits for the MSc award rather than 150 as in Regulation XXI. If not, the final sentence should read ‘…to take 120 credits..).

Programme Specification

25.2.4 Para 4: Clarification of the credit requirement for an MSc award as in 25.2.3 above

Module Specifications

25.2.5 CVP085: Coursework weightings to be provided

25.2.6 CVP090: Range of word length to be provided (eg 15 – 12,000 words)

25.2.7 CVP083: Coursework to be described

Assessment Matrix

25.2.8 Individual assessment as a percentage of continuous assessment to be provided for each module

ACTION: JGD, JEME

06/26 EngD Systems Engineering: New Programme Proposals

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26.1 The Sub-Committee considered proposals from Electronic and Electrical Engineering for a new full-time programme with effect from October 2006. A tabled paper was received presenting the responses to some queries posed to the proposer. It was noted that the programme was being developed in conjunction with four other collaborating institutions. The Sub-Committee was concerned that two elements of the proposal, namely the intention for the MSc to be an exit award only rather than a dual award with the EngD and the submission of a thesis for the research element rather than publications, were at variance with the general regulations for the EngD as contained in para 17 of RHDR and the existing EngD programme in Civil & Building Engineering. These were matters that were the remit of Research Committee and the Sub-Committee therefore felt that it could not approve the proposals in their current form until such time as any agreement had been made to change the general regulations and the existing EngD programme as appropriate.

26.2 It was AGREED that revised paperwork should be provided to Research Committee on 18 May and to the Sub-Committee at a reconvened meeting on 24 May (with the unconfirmed minute of Research Committee’s discussion and a statement from Dr Brigette Vale that matters had been resolved) covering the following matters:

26.2.1 Until such time as the new generic MSc in Systems Engineering had been approved, the title of the MSc proposed as the exit award should be revised so that it was not the same as the existing but different MSc in Advanced Systems Engineering.

26.2.2 Clarification of how the general competences outlined in para 17.22 of RHDR would be met.

26.2.3 Clarification of whether all students would receive their EngD award from Loughborough, or just those registered here.

26.2.4 Clarification in the Programme Regulations that the Semester 1 & 2 modules would be undertaken in different years, and clarification of the years in which the specialist modules would be undertaken.

26.2.5 Clarification of what each group of students would be doing, where and in which study mode (eg block v semester).

Prior to this a meeting should be convened between representatives of Research Committee, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil & Building Engineering and any other interested departments to discuss those matters raised in .1 above.

26.3 It was commented that it might in the future be sensible to remove from the regulations for the curriculum element of the EngD any text relating generally to the EngD which could be found in RHDR para 17. In addition to shortening the programme regulations this would help to ensure consistency between all EngD regulations and the general EngD regulations.

ACTION: JGD, JEME

06/27 PGCE/PGDip/MSc in Education with Qualified Teacher Status in Design and Technology / Science / Physical Education: New Programme Proposals

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27.1 The Sub-Committee considered proposals from the Teacher Education Unit for new full-time/part-time programmes with effect from September 2006. The intention that students would exit the programme with only one of the three awards was noted and the position of students exiting with a PGCE who wished to return to complete either the PGDip or MSc was queried. The issue of rescinding awards to avoid ’double counting’ was felt to be a more general issue and guidance on this was to be sought from the Academic Registry.

ACTION: JEME

27.2 It was AGREED to recommend the proposals to Learning and Teaching Committee subject to the following matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the ADT prior to the meeting of Learning and Teaching Committee:

Programme Regulations

27.2.1 Para 3.7: The proposal to cap numbers progressing beyond Year 1 was not acceptable. A standard for progression would need to be set.

Programme Specification

27.2.2 The Knowledge and Understanding ILOs required specific examples for each subject route

Module Specifications

27.2.3 Clarification on whether modules DTP913/DTP918/PEP013, and also DTP916/DTP927/PEP918, were different in any other way than having a different Internal Examiner. If they were subject-specific this should be reflected in the content and the titles.

27.2.4 Re-examination of the module specifications to overcome the apparent overlap of content.

ACTION: PLB, JEME

06/28 New Route PhD in Computer Science (PGDip Integrated Research Studies): New Programme Proposals

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28.1 The Sub-Committee considered proposals from Computer Science for a new full-time PG Diploma in Integrated Studies as the curriculum component of a New Route PhD in Computer Science, with effect from October 2006. It was noted that no Programme Specification had been provided, but that no Programme Specification currently existed for the other existing pathways across campus for the curriculum-based component.

28.2 It was AGREED to recommend the proposals to Learning and Teaching Committee, subject to the following matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the ADT prior to the meeting of Learning and Teaching Committee:

Programme Regulations

28.2.1 Revision of para 2.1(b) to restrict the number of optional modules that could be taken from other departments.

ACTION: MCH, JEME

28.3 The Sub-Committee AGREED the need for one generic set of Programme Regulations and one generic Programme Specification for the existing PG Diplomas in Integrated Research Studies across campus that would encompass the separate existing subject pathways. It was AGREED that the appropriate person to take his forward be explored with the Research Student Office.

ACTION: PVC(T), JEME

06/29 PGCert Healthcare Fire Safety Management: New Programme Proposals

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29.1 The Sub-Committee considered proposals from the Business School for a new part-time programme with effect from October 2006. It was AGREED to recommend the proposals to Learning and Teaching Committee subject to the following matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the ADT prior to the meeting of Learning and Teaching Committee:

Programme Regulations

29.1.1 Reference was required to the part-time nature of the programme

Programme Specification

29.1.2 para 2: The second paragraph was not relevant and should be removed

Module Specifications

29.1.3 Internal Examiners to be identified, who should not be the same for each module

ACTION: PLB, JEME

29.2 It was noted that para 5 on the proposal form was often misunderstood as in this case to refer to the total number of new modules rather than their module numbers. It was AGREED that the proposal form be revised to remove that ambiguity.

ACTION: JEME

06/30 BA 3D Design: New Practice: New Programme Proposals

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30.1 The Sub-Committee considered proposals from LUSAD for a new full-time/part-time programme with effect from October 2007. The proposals included the discontinuation of three existing 3D Design programmes in Ceramics, Furniture and Silversmithing & Jewellery, with final recruitment to these programmes in October 2006. A letter of external support for the programme was tabled. It was noted that the indication on the cover sheet for new modules that these would be block-taught was in error. It was AGREED to recommend the proposals to Learning and Teaching Committee without change.

ACTION; PLB, JEME

30.2 It was AGREED that the proposal form for new modules be revised in future years to avoid the suggestion that a module was expected to be DL, partial DL or block-taught.

ACTION: JEME

30.3 The comments on the proposals from the Head of Department of Design & Technology were highlighted, which, together with comments received on previous proposals and on other proposals within the agenda, emphasised the need to achieve harmony across campus in relation to Design programmes, on the basis that no one department had exclusive right to a particular title. It was important that the University’s range of Design programmes was seen as a strength. The Sub-Committee was informed that particular sensitivities related to Product Design. The Sub-Committee RECOMMENDED that the PVC(T) speak with the SRA Team Leader to arrange a meeting of the relevant departments (D&T, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, IPTME and LUSAD) to consider how best to present a web page for the prospectus that would illustrate the scope of design studies across the campus and thereby identify the University as a centre for design, whilst clearly indicating to prospective students the nature of the various design studies on offer, with their appropriate web links.

ACTION: PVC(T)

06/31 MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering with Information Technology and Management: New Programme Proposals

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31.1 The Sub-Committee considered proposals from Chemical Engineering for a new full-time programme with effect from October 2007. It was noted that it would not be possible for students registered for the MSc to achieve a PGDip as an exit award if they failed the 90-credit MSc project. It was AGREED to recommend the proposals to Learning and Teaching Committee subject to the following matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the ADT prior to the meeting of Learning and Teaching Committee:

Programme Regulations

31.1.1 Paras A5 and A6 to be removed as unnecessary

31.1.2 Para B3: a requirement for two optional modules from each group would ensure a module weighting of 50

31.1.3 Abbreviation for the PG Diploma/PG Certificate should be PGDip/PGCert

Programme Specification

31.1.4 ILOs to be listed

31.1.5 Para 4: Amendment as in 31.1.2.above

Module Specifications

31.1.6 CGP074/075: Justification for the low percentage of individual assessment

Consultation Forms

31.1.7 Assurance of action to be taken on the comments from Computing Services

ACTION: JGD, JEME

06/32 MSc Business Analysis and Management: New Programme Proposals

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32.1 The Sub-Committee considered proposals from the Business School for a new full-time programme with effect from October 2007. The provision of tracked changes on the existing Programme Regulations/Specification had proved most useful to the Sub-Committee. It was noted from the Assessment Matrix that a number of modules had low levels of individual assessment for coursework, but as there were also examinations in most cases and the Business School was known to have a clear policy on groupwork, the Sub-Committee was not unduly concerned.

32.2 It was AGREED to recommend the proposals to Learning and Teaching Committee, subject to the following matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the ADT prior to the meeting of Learning and Teaching Committee:

Programme Regulations

32.2.1 Para 2.1: Total modular weight for compulsory modules should read 150

Assessment Matrix

32.2.2 BSP020: Clarification of how an essay had only 20% individual assessment

32.2.3 Document lengths in modules specifications should be expressed as number of words rather than pages.

ACTION: PLB, JEME

32.3 The Sub-Committee considered that at this time it had no threshold for an acceptable level of individual assessment for coursework or for overall assessment on a module, but was likely to question a proposal when the overall individual assessment on a module was less than 50%.

06/33 MSc Mechanical Engineering: New Programme Proposals

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33.1 The Sub-Committee considered proposals from Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering for a new full-time/part-time programme with effect from October 2007. It was AGREED to recommend the proposals to Learning and Teaching Committee, subject to the following matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the ADT prior to the meeting of Learning and Teaching Committee:

Programme Regulations

33.1.1 Paras 2.2 and 3 to be removed

33.1.2 Para 2 to be headed ‘Content’, and modules to be more clearly listed to identify the FT and PT paths

33.1.3 Para 2.3 to be reworded to avoid the use of ‘normal’

Programme Specification

33.1.4 Para 2: To include IMechE as an external reference point

33.1.5 TLA strategies should relate to each ILO section

Assessment Matrix

33.1.6 Assessment Matrix to be revised using the updated version provided with programme proposal documents in the web template shop.

ACTION: JGD, JEME

06/34 BEng/MEng Materials Engineering / BEng/MEng Automotive Materials / BEng Materials with Management Studies / BSc Applied Design (Product Performance and Safety): Major Programme Changes

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It was AGREED to recommend to Learning and Teaching Committee proposals from IPTME for major programme changes with effect from 2006-7, subject to amendment of the documents in accordance with the annotated comments of the AD(T).

ACTION: MCH, JEME

06/35 MSc/PGDip/PGCert Ergonomics (Human Factors) / Ergonomics for Health Professionals / Human Factors in Transport / Human Factors for Inclusive Design: Major Programme Changes

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It was AGREED to recommend to Learning and Teaching Committee proposals from Human Sciences for major programme changes with effect from 2006-7, subject to amendment of the documents in accordance with the annotated comments of the AD(T).

ACTION: MCH, JEME

06/36 MSc Multimedia and Internet Computing / Information Technology / Internet Computing and Network Security: Major Programme Changes

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It was AGREED to recommend to Learning and Teaching Committee proposals from Computer Science for major programme changes with effect from 2006-7, subject to amendment of the documents in accordance with the annotated comments of the AD(T).

ACTION: MCH, JEME

06/37 MSc Economics and Finance / Financial Economics / International Finance and Economics / Monetary Economics: Major Programme Changes

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It was AGREED to recommend to Learning and Teaching Committee proposals from Economics for major programme changes with effect from 2006-7.

06/38 Discontinuation of Programmes

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It was AGREED to recommend to Learning and Teaching Committee the discontinuation of the following programmes (proposed date of last intake shown in brackets):

BEng/MEng Computer Systems Engineering (October 2005)

(Note: the above proposal includes the continuation of the BEng/MEng Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering programme formally discontinued in 2002.)

MSc Forensic Ergonomics (October 2005)

MSc Transatlantic Relations (October 2005)

MSc International Relations of the European Union (October 2005)

MSc Policy-Making in the European Union (October 2005)

MSc Globalization and World Cities (N/A)

MSc Globalization, Development and Difference (N/A)

06/39 Major Changes to Programme Regulations

It was AGREED to approve the following procedure for the approval of major changes to Programme Regulations for the period to October 2006. Proposals should receive Curriculum Sub-Committee consideration by post at the discretion of the Chair. Where concerns were raised a second circulation would summarise these and invite a formal decision. The Chair would be empowered to determine whether the replies constituted a consensus.

06/40 Annual Update of Module Specifications and Programme Regulations/Specifications

The Sub-Committee noted:

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40.1 The memorandum circulated to departments on 28 February 2006 (without Annexes).

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40.2 The proposal forms for Module Specification and Programme Regulation/Specification changes for 2006/07.

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40.3 Validated Programmes: The procedure and timetable for revision and approval of Module Specifications and Programme Regulations/Specifications for 2006/07.

06/41 Dates of Future Meetings

Wednesday 24 May 2006 (am) (if required)

2006/2007

Thursday 19 October 2006 (am)

Thursday 18 January 2007 (am)

Thursday 10 May 2007 (am)

(Date for ‘if necessary’ meeting in late May 2007 to be determined)

Author: Jennie Elliott

Date: May 2006