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The Queen’s University Educational Enhancement Process (EEP) review took place in the College on 06 and 07 May 2009.

In preparation for this the College produced a reflective statement which was circulated to the Review Panel four weeks before the visit. During the visit the panel met with staff, students and employers. The panel also considered documentation provided by the College, which included minutes, external examiners reports and programme specifications.

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In its report on the EEP review of College provision, the panel concluded that all aspects of quality assurance were dealt with satisfactorily in the College, and that appropriate quality enhancement was occurring across the range of learning and teaching in the College.
The panel identified a number of areas of good practice through their meetings with staff, students and employers. The College was commended for providing a high quality student experience. Other contributions to this were noted as follows:

  • the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and Peer Tutor scheme
  • the International Experience for students and staff, including aspects such as the Global Dimension and connections with the developing world
  • the effort deployed in co-ordinating procedures for Work-related Learning and School Experience
  • the strong sense of team-work amongst staff and the willingness of staff to engage in critical appraisal
  • the leadership of the Principal
  • the work of the Widening Participation Office, including the Student Ambassador Scheme.