Programme re-approval: overview of process

Session Outline

The fourth webinar in the programme approval series is concentrated on the re-approval process and is specifically aimed at programme leaders whose programmes are scheduled to undergo re-approved during 2025-26. 

The session will cover the re-approval process, your plans for any changes to your programme, and the specific documents you need to complete, and as well as some tips on completing the main re-approval document – the critical review.  

This webinar is mandatory for programme leaders whose programmes are scheduled to be re-approved during 2025-26, although all academic colleagues are welcome to attend. It may also be of interest to colleagues who have an interest in quality in the academic partners to learn more about programme re-approval in general.  

Presenters

Debbie Wartnaby

Debbie’s previous professional background at UHI lies with the former Faculties and Academic Standards team where she worked closely with academic staff, subject network leaders and the Deans of Faculty by providing high-level administrative support for the faculties in undertaking their quality assurance responsibilities with programme and curriculum development.

For two years, from Sep 21, she was seconded to the Learning and Teaching Academy responsible for University’s staff development fund, the University’s engagement with Advance HE Aurora Leadership Development Programme, and the learning and teaching enhancement strand of the mentoring scheme.

From September 2023, Debbie’s new role as Programme Development Advisor, based within the Academic Practice Development team and working across Learning and Teaching, means that she will support the development of new HE- level provision, including SQA awards. Debbie co-ordinates and manages processes and staff-facing professional development relating to the approval of new curriculum.

Debbie is a Senior Fellow of the HEA and continues to mentor others to gain accreditation via the Professional Recognition strand of the mentoring scheme. She is also one of the Advance HE’s Aurora Institutional Champions.

Elaine Edwards

Elaine Edwards is the Faculty Liaison Advisor (Curriculum) in the Learning and Teaching Academy’s Academic Standards and Enhancement Team and has been with UHI for 5 years. She previously worked at the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh. Elaine has developed a more streamlined approach towards UHI re-approvals and also has responsibility for all curriculum changes and modifications across UHI and works closely with programme teams across the partnership. 

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