University Learning and Teaching Committee

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The University Learning and Teaching Committee is a sub-committee of the University Education Committee. 

Purpose

a) Develop and maintain the strategic framework for taught education for the University;
b) Have oversight of the provision of taught (UG and PGT) education at the University;
c) Enhance the academic experience for students on taught programmes, including the taught elements of PGR programmes.

Terms of reference

The Committee has delegated authority from University Education Committee (UEC) for decision-making on the matters within its remit, except where:

• the Committee believes that a decision would benefit from a broader discussion at UEC (in which case it will provide a summary of the matter with a recommendation);
• a decision is required that has significant implications to the University’s education provision and/or the student academic experience;
• otherwise stated in a specific term of reference.

Strategic framework for taught education

1. Contribute to and advise upon the strategic development of taught education at the University, as set out in the University Education Strategy to include the physical and digital environment for learning, teaching and assessment.

Provision of taught education

1. Establish the principles for new regulation and policy to govern learning, teaching and assessment within taught programmes , and review the implementation and operation of such policies to enable an excellent student experience.
2. Keep under review the implementation and operation of existing regulations and policies that govern learning, teaching and assessment within taught programmes, and refine as appropriate.
3. Respond to relevant institution-level outputs from the University’s quality framework.
4. Contribute to the implementation of institution-level projects for enhancing learning, teaching and assessment at the University.
5. Work with the Bristol Institute for Learning and Teaching to encourage education innovation, share good practice and ensure staff are supported and enabled to innovate and deliver high-quality learning and teaching.
6. Consider specific issues facing the University within learning, teaching and assessment in taught programmes on behalf of University Education Committee, the faculty boards and other relevant committees.

Student academic experience

1. Lead on strategic initiatives that enhance the academic experience of students on taught programmes.
2. Develop and implement strategies to obtain feedback from taught students.

Membership

The membership of the Committee for 2023-24 is as follows:

 Representatives may send a nominee from time to time

Quorum

The Chair (or nominee) and at least five other staff members of the Committee to include three FEDs, at least one with UG oversight and one with PGT oversight.

Mode of Operation

1. The Committee will normally meet seven times a year.
2. The Committee will normally report to University Education Committee following each meeting.

Meeting dates

University Learning and Teaching Committee reports to University Education Committee so the meetings are scheduled to enable this.

Record of business

Summary reports from University Learning and Teaching Committee are available for download (UoB only).