Applicant and Student Information Oversight Group

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Purpose

The main purpose of the group is to advise Education Committee on areas of work relating to student information and consumer protection law.

Terms of Reference

The terms of reference of the group are to:

  • Continue to review published information on all course costs with a view to making recommendations where there are issues relating to this.
  • Continue to review policies, procedures and regulations, specifically focussing on those relating to non-standard entrants such as direct entry (e.g. part-time), incoming Erasmus and Intercalators.
  • Monitor publication of teaching and assessment data in prospectus, reviewing how this is published and the mechanisms behind the publication.
  • Maintain an overview of consumer protection guidance and issues.
  • Monitor how Education programme developments are communicated and advertised to current and future students

Membership

  • Jo Strong, Academic Quality Manager, AQPO (Chair)
  • Kate Whittington, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education Quality and Standards),
  • Keith Feeney, Senior Lawyer, University Secretary's Office
  • Patrick Hunt, Assistant Director of Admissions
  • Jordan Fung, Undergraduate Education Officer, Bristol Students' Union
  • Sharan Khemlani, Postgraduate Education Officer, Bristol Students' Union
  • Mike Matuszczyk, Head of Campaigns and Planning, Marketing
  • Liam Tarvit, Head of Student Services, Student Information Service
  • Abi Smithson, CRM Manager, Student Journey
  • Dan Cragg, Communications Manager, Communications
  • Caroline Kennedy, Senior Planning Officer, Strategic Planning and Transformation Management Team
  • Mia Gilson, Quality Support Officer, AQPO

Quorum

The Chair (or nominee) and at least four other members of the Committee.

Mode of Operation

The Committee aims to meet at least six times during 2026/27.

Meeting Dates (26/27)

  • 22nd September 2026
  • 20th October 2026
  • 26th November 2026
  • 5th January 2027
  • 1st March 2027
  • 25th March 2027
  • 4th May 2027