Quality Handbook supplement 0A - Approach to policy review and review schedule

1.1 The academic policy (Sections) and associated guidance (Supplements) published in the NTU Quality Handbook is subject to formal review on a cyclical basis. Policies are provisionally scheduled for review. At this point owners, with advice from relevant stakeholders will decide whether the policy currently requires a review or whether it can be scheduled for a later point.

1.2 It may be that a strategic development or change in national policy triggers an immediate review. Reviews may also be undertaken by a Task and Finish Group of ASQC. Forthcoming changes may delay a review until such changes have been agreed upon.

1.3 Changes to policy arising from reviews are approved by ASQC and are normally implemented for the start of the next academic year. Changes for the next academic year should be presented for approval at ASQC no later than the preceding May meeting. The rare circumstances which demand a more immediate implementation date will be managed on a case-by-case basis.

1.4 Members of ASQC have sight of up-to-date information on policy ownership and forthcoming reviews in the NTU Academic Policy Tracker.

1.5 Where a policy is introduced or a significant change to a policy has taken place, the new approach or effectiveness of the change will be monitored after implementation. Information on the monitoring of a policy will be presented to ASQC as part of the policy’s implementation plan.

1.6 The Academic Quality team in CADQ monitor the Quality Handbook throughout the year. This includes an annual check on all parts of the Quality Handbook (Sections and Supplements) to ensure ongoing currency, in advance of the October publication date.