The Quality Assurance Comittee
The Quality Assurance Comittee
The Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) is the executive functioning body of Quality Assurance in HKSYU and works on behalf of the Academic Board to ensure the academic quality and rigour of programmes and policies.
QAC-Terms of Reference/ Membership
Terms of Reference
To advise the Academic Board on principles, policies and procedures relating to the quality assurance and enhancement of teaching, learning and assessment;
To audit and evaluate the University's quality assurance procedures and assessment regulations and to develop strategies for improvement;
To monitor quality assurance and enhancement mechanisms at Programme/Departmental level including the review and consideration of specific issues raised in the Annual Programme Review Reports at the request of the Academic Board;
To keep under review the systems of examination and assessment including the External Examiner system. To approve the appointment of External Examiners and External Programme Assessors on behalf of the Academic Board and to monitor External Examiner Reports and Departmental responses to ensure that appropriate actions are taken and to inform policy development. To make an annual report to the Academic Board on the operation of the external advisory system;
To approve course changes and the introduction of new elective courses on behalf of the Academic Board;
To consider preliminary submissions to HKCAAVQ/PVRC and final submissions to PVRC for Programme Validation and/or Review and proposals for changes to programmes from the quality assurance perspective on behalf of the Academic Board and to make recommendations for improvement;
To monitor all guidance and requirements issued by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) and the Education Bureau (EDB), particularly in relation to Periodic Review, Programme Validation/Revalidation and academic standards at HKQF levels 5, 6 and 7 and initiate and coordinate action as appropriate;
To monitor and report to the Academic Board on a range of relevant risk and performance indicators, such as:
- Statistical data on programme performance
- Student feedback and survey results
- Annual reports on appeals against assessment results
Meetings of the qac
The QAC will meet 4 times a year. Meetings will be scheduled to provide input to regular Academic Board meetings. The Committee will also interact electronically as is necessary for its business to be effectively progressed.
Limited life Working Groups will take forward as required the detailed examination of, or consultation on strategic issues under its mandate.
The Chairs of other Academic Board Committees shall receive papers for the Committee upon request and can attend any of the meetings.
Membership (As from September 2021)
| No | Membership Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chair |
Associate Academic Vice-President (Teaching and Learning Development):
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| 2. | Member (Deputy Chair) |
Assistant Academic Vice-President:
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| 3. | Members |
Associate Academic Vice President (Graduate School):
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| 4. | - |
Three Heads of Department not concurrently serving on PVRC appointed by the
Academic VP:
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| 5. | - |
Three academic staff below the level of Head of Department with particular interest/
responsibility for academic quality assurance at Departmental level nominated by their Department and appointed by the Academic VP:
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| 6. | - |
Three academic staff below the level of Head of Department appointed by the
Academic Vice-President:
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| 7. | Student Representative |
One student representative elected by the entire student body:
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| 8. | - |
Up to two additional members may be co-opted on a project basis by the Chair.
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| 9. | Secretary |
Administrative Assistant:
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The Chair may invite individuals to attend specific meetings or specific agenda items.
QAC - Notices
23 May 2022
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The special QAC meeting 2021-22 has been scheduled on 27 June 2022.
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11 June 2021
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QAC meeting schedule: 2021-22
QAC meetings for the academic year 2021-22 have been scheduled as follows:
QAC meetings for the academic year 2021-22 have been scheduled as follows:
| First Meeting. | 24 September 2021 |
| Second Meeting. | 19 November 2021 |
| Third Meeting. | 18 February 2022 |
| Fourth Meeting. | 27 May 2022 |
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15 January 2021
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The special QAC meeting 2020-21 has been scheduled on 5 February 2021
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21 September 2020
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QAC meeting schedule: 2020-21
QAC meetings for the academic year 2020-21 have been scheduled as follows:
QAC meetings for the academic year 2020-21 have been scheduled as follows:
| First Meeting. | 25 September 2020 |
| Second Meeting. | 20 November 2020 |
| Third Meeting. | 26 February 2021 |
| Fourth Meeting. | 4 June 2021 |
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31 May 2019
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QAC meeting schedule: 2019-20
QAC meetings for the academic year 2019-20 have been scheduled as follows:
QAC meetings for the academic year 2019-20 have been scheduled as follows:
| First Meeting. | 20 September 2019 |
| Second Meeting. | 22 November 2019 |
| Third Meeting. | 21 February 2020 |
| Fourth Meeting. | 29 May 2020 |
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11 October 2018
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QAC meeting schedule: 2018-19
QAC meetings for the academic year 2018-19 have been scheduled as follows:
QAC meetings for the academic year 2018-19 have been scheduled as follows:
| First Meeting. | 21 September 2018 |
| Second Meeting. | 16 November 2018 |
| Third Meeting (A). | 15 February 2019 (GE Course Outlines) |
| Third Meeting (B). | 22 February 2019 (Other Agenda Items) |
| Fourth Meeting. | 31 May 2019 |
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7 August 2017
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QAC meeting schedule: 2017-18
QAC meetings for the academic year 2017-18 have been scheduled as follows:
QAC meetings for the academic year 2017-18 have been scheduled as follows:
| First Meeting. | 22 September 2017 |
| Second Meeting. | 17 November 2017 |
| Third Meeting (A). | 23 February 2018 (GE Course Outlines) |
| Third Meeting (B). | 2 March 2018 (Other Agenda Items) |
| Fourth Meeting. | 8 June 2018 |
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19 July 2016
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QAC meeting schedule: 2016-17
QAC meetings for the academic year 2016-17 have been scheduled as follows:
QAC meetings for the academic year 2016-17 have been scheduled as follows:
| First Meeting. | 23 September 2016 |
| Second Meeting. | 18 November 2016 |
| Third Meeting (A). | 24 February 2017 |
| Third Meeting (B). | 1 June 2017 (GE Course Outlines and Curriculum Changes) |
| Fourth Meeting. | 9 June 2017 (Other Agenda Items) |
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29 September 2015
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QAC meeting schedule: 2015-16
QAC meetings for the academic year 2015-16 have been scheduled as follows:
QAC meetings for the academic year 2015-16 have been scheduled as follows:
| First Meeting. | 25 September 2015 |
| Second Meeting. | 13 November 2015 |
| Third Meeting. | 26 February 2016 |
| Fourth Meeting. | 3 June 2016 |
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27 February 2015
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The fourth QAC meeting 2014-15 has been rescheduled to 11 May 2015.
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19 September 2014
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QAC meeting schedule: 2014-15
QAC meetings for the academic year 2014-15 have been scheduled as follows:
QAC meetings for the academic year 2014-15 have been scheduled as follows:
| First Meeting. | 30 September 2014 |
| Second Meeting. | 14 November 2014 |
| Third Meeting. | 27 February 2015 |
| Fourth Meeting. | 22 May 2015 |
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18 September 2013
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QAC meeting schedule: 2013-14
QAC meetings for the academic year 2013-14 have been scheduled as follows:
QAC meetings for the academic year 2013-14 have been scheduled as follows:
| First Meeting. | 27 September 2013 |
| Second Meeting. | 15 November 2013 |
| Third Meeting. | 28 February 2014 |
| Fourth Meeting. | 23 May 2014 |
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18 September 2013
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QAC meeting schedule: 2013-14
QAC meetings for the academic year 2013-14 have been scheduled as follows:
QAC meetings for the academic year 2013-14 have been scheduled as follows:
| Date & Time | Title Of Workshop |
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| First Meeting. | 27 September 2013 |
| Second Meeting. | 15 November 2013 |
| Third Meeting. | 28 February 2014 |
| Fourth Meeting. | 23 May 2014 |
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08 January 2013
Third QAC Meeting, 2012-13
The next QAC meeting is scheduled for 01 March 2012 at 3:30pm in Room 105 of the Academic Building.
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08 November 2012
QAC Workshop:
Beyond Learning Outcomes: Enhancing Student Learning Through a Standards-Referenced Assessment Approach
This presentation will focus on the nature of quality assessment as it involves the use of criteria and standards. Of special interest is the use of grade-descriptors/rubrics to support students in the development of the learning outcomes, and in providing 'evidence' of that learning. Participants will have an opportunity to see HKU examples as useful models for their own course re/development. The workshop is designed to be practical; participants can expect to:
This presentation will focus on the nature of quality assessment as it involves the use of criteria and standards. Of special interest is the use of grade-descriptors/rubrics to support students in the development of the learning outcomes, and in providing 'evidence' of that learning. Participants will have an opportunity to see HKU examples as useful models for their own course re/development. The workshop is designed to be practical; participants can expect to:
- Use 'example' rubrics for particular assessment items
- Consider the role of rubrics in supporting students self-regulation of learning
- Reflect more broadly upon good assessment practices, including course-level standards & moderation
| Date. | Monday, 03 December 2012, 04: 00 p.m. |
| Venue. | Room 707, 7/F, Library Complex, Hong Kong Shue Yan University |
Please confirm your attendance by 28 November 2012 with Edith Leung at pkleung@hksyu.edu (2806 5194)
29 October 2012
QAC Seminar: Navigating between Research and Teaching: A Personal Journey
Professor Muammer Ozer, Ph.D. (Pittsburgh), College of Business, City University of Hong Kong, will share his personal experience with us.
| Date. | Wednesday, 07 November 2012, 04: 00 p.m. |
| Venue. | Room 707, 7/F, Library Complex, Hong Kong Shue Yan University |
ALL ACADEMIC STAFF ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND
Please confirm your attendance by 03 November 2012 with Edith Leung at pkleung@hksyu.edu (2806 5194)
17 September 2012
QAC meeting schedule: 2012-13
QAC meetings for the 2012-13 academic have been scheduled as follows:
| First Meeting. | 25 September 2012 |
| Second Meeting. | 23 November 2012 |
| Third Meeting. | 26 February 2013 |
| Fourth Meeting. | 4 June 2013 |
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6 June 2012
The adjourned meeting of 5 June 2012 will reconvene on Monday 11 June at 2:30pm.
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QAC - Agendas
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