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CURRICULUM & QUALITY COMMITTEE

Meeting of 06 November 2019

CURRICULUM & QUALITY COMMITTEE NOTICE There will be a meeting of the Curriculum & Quality Committee on Wednesday 06 November 2019 at 1030 hours in the Boardroom, G10, at Aberdeen City Campus.

AGENDA

Agenda Item

Paper

24-19 Apologies for Absence 25-19 Declaration of any Potential Conflicts of Interest in relation to

any Agenda Items

26-19 Minutes of Previous Meeting – 15 May 2019 X 27-19 Matters Arising from the Previous Meeting X Presentation 28-19 KPI Data AY2018-19 X Matter for Decision 29-19 Committee Terms of Reference & Programme of Business X Matter for Discussion 30-19 Students’ Association – Activity Report X Matters for Information 31-19 Quality Summary Reports AY2018-19 X 32-19 First Impressions Student Survey AY2019-20 X Demonstration 33-19 New NESCol Website 34-19 Any Other Business 35-19 Summation of Business and Date of Next Meeting

Agenda Item 26-19 Appendix 1


Draft Minutes of the meeting of the Curriculum & Quality Committee held on 15 May 2019 at 1030 hours in G10, Aberdeen City Campus.

Agenda

Item

Present: Martin Dear Susan Elston Abha Maheshwari Robin McGregor Liz McIntyre Neil McLennan Andrew Russell – Vice Chair Anne Simpson - Chair In attendance: Ken Milroy, Regional Chair Neil Cowie, Vice Principal Access, Outcomes & Partnerships Duncan Abernethy, Director of Business Development Susan Betty, Director of Learning Susan Grant, Director of Learning Robin McGregor, Director of Learning Pauline May, Secretary to the Board Zoe Burn, Minute Secretary

10-19 Apologies: Apologies were presented for A Miah.

Members were advised that K Godsman had resigned as Students’ Association Depute President and as a Regional Board Member with effect from 10 May 2019. G Watt was welcomed to her first meeting of the Committee.

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Declaration of any Potential Conflicts of Interest in relation to any Agenda Items N McLennan declared potential conflicts of interest in relation to his role at the University of Aberdeen.

12-19 Minutes of Previous Meeting – 30 January 2019 The minutes were approved as a true and accurate record.

13-19 Matters Arising from the Previous Meeting Members noted the matters arising report and no further issues were raised.

14-19 Presentation Implementation of Business Development Strategy

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The Committee received a presentation from the Director of Business Development providing an overview of the work of the Business & Community Development Team, including the Flexible Workforce Development Fund, Foundation Apprenticeships, and the Scottish Maritime Academy. Members were also provided with information on the implementation of the College’s Business Development Strategy. • Flexible Workforce Development Fund: D Abernethy advised of the use of

the funding in AY2018-19 and the expected use in AY2019-20. Members were advised that the dominant sector for employers accessing the fund was oil and gas, with a number of other approaches being received from seafood processors and the public sector. It was reported that training requests in high demand were for leadership and management, IT, and mental health.

• Foundation Apprenticeships (FAs): Members were advised of a significant increase in applications for AY2019-20. An issue with Aberdeen Council in relation to bids was noted. A discussion followed, with Members agreeing with the need for the College to clearly brand its FA provision to distinguish it from other providers, and for improved communication across the region regarding FA bids and delivery.

• Scottish Maritime Academy: D Abernethy advised of a new Merchant Navy cadet course which is due to start in September 2019. Members were given information on the recruitment challenges facing the Maritime Academy, some of which were linked to national collective bargaining arrangements.

• Business Development Strategy Implementation: D Abernethy advised of the introduction of new ceremonies and events linked to employers that are increasing footfall at campuses. L McIntyre advised of work that was required to improve engagement with some employers and to increase employer awareness of the College’s offer and high quality facilities.

The Committee thanked D Abernethy for an informative and thorough presentation.

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Matter for Decision Students’ Association Budget Proposal AY2019-20 Members considered a paper providing the Committee with an opportunity to consider a budget proposal for AY2019-20 submitted by the Students’ Association. N Cowie introduced the paper, highlighted that the amount requested by the Association is in line with funding provided for the current academic year. S Betty presented the detail of how the funding, if awarded, would be allocated by the Association in AY2019-20. S Betty provided reassurance that the Association carefully managed its budget throughout each academic year. Members commented on the value for money provided through the work of the Association, adding that its positive impact on the College has significantly developed in recent years. In response to a query from N McLennan A Simpson and P May explained why the budget is considered by the Curriculum & Quality Committee and not the Finance & Resources Committee.

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Members agreed to recommend the proposal as presented to the Regional Board at its meeting scheduled for June 2019 as part of the consideration of the College’s overall budget for AY2019-20.

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Matters for Discussion Quality Annual Report AY2018-19 The Committee noted a paper providing information on key performance indicators relating to the College’s quality assurance function for AY2018-19. A correction to a total included in the paper was highlighted. Members were provided with assurance from N Cowie that the targets for both internal audit and external verification were expected to be met by the end of the academic year. N Cowie also confirmed in response to a query that the findings and any good practice from the quality activities referred to in the report were shared with staff as appropriate to help inform quality improvement activities. Members were advised of current discussions relating to increased collaborative working between the Quality and Organisational Development Teams to improve support for learning and teaching improvements. A review of course approval processes was also noted. The Committee agreed that it was beneficial to be provided with this information as it provided Members with assurance that robust quality processes are in place. A Simpson noted that the future format and timing of the paper may be revisited when considering the Committee’s Programme of Business for AY2019-20.

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Sparqs Student Engagement Workshop The Committee noted information provided on a Sparqs student engagement workshop hosted by NESCol. S Betty summarised the approach undertaken and how workshop outcomes had supported the development of a new College Student Engagement Framework. Members were also provided with recommendations from workshop feedback received from Sparqs. It was confirmed that the new Framework would be shared with the Committee once finalised.

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Student Applications AY2019-20 The Committee was advised by N Cowie of the holding of weekly admissions meetings to monitor applications against target and to identify actions to address any areas of concern. Members were also advised that a focus for these meetings has been to improve communications with potential and continuing students. Members were provided with information on the current position in relation to full-time applications for AY2019-20 from each of the Directors of Learning: • S Betty advised that her 4 faculties had 10% fewer applications in

comparison to the same time last year. Areas of high demand were noted – ESOL, Healthcare, and Creative Industries, especially sound production and drama. Increase marketing activities, including the launch of dedicated curriculum area Facebook pages was noted.

• R McGregor advised that applications for the Fraserburgh Campus were 16% lower than at the same time last year despite increased marketing and schools engagement activity. Current areas of concern were noted - ESOL, Business and Admin, Electrical Engineering, and Measurement & Control. Current partnership working with RGU to encourage engineering

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enrolments was highlighted. The possible negative impact of the AWPR on enrolments at the Fraserburgh Campus was noted.

• S Grant advised that the applications gap in relation to her faculties in comparison to last year has been improving but varies between curriculum areas at 8-12%. Work to seek to understand and improve the conversion rate for applications to enrolments was noted. .

It was noted that overall the College currently had 9% fewer full-time applications in comparison to the same time last year. Current discussions about opportunities to offer family friendly courses were noted. L McIntyre advised that staff were aware that a ‘if only we had’ approach was not acceptable i.e. actions to increase applications and to improve retention are to be considered and implemented. L McIntyre added that improved planning, monitoring and review processes were supporting the College to do as much as possible to be responsive to the needs of the region and ensuring that applicants are enrolled on the best course for them. Work being planned by a new College Action Team in relation to engagement with the region’s schools was summarised. Members agreed that this work was important to try and address the perception of many that the College is back-up option for school leavers. K Milroy advised of positive feedback on the College that he had received as part of work on a DYW review he was undertaking. Recent discussions with the local authorities regarding the potential for new regional senior phase hubs were noted.

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Matters for Information College Level Review Enhancement Plan AY2018-19 – Progress Update The Committee noted a paper provide an interim progress update for the College Level Enhancement Plan for AY2018-19. A Simpson commented on the RAG status of the areas for development, highlighted that good progress had been made against each with none flagged as ‘red’.

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Student Satisfaction & Engagement Survey Results AY2017-18 The Committee noted a paper detailing the results of the AY2018-19 Student Satisfaction & Engagement Survey for full-time students.

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Discussion Future Meetings A discussion was held in relation to future meetings of the Committee. It was noted that the work of the Committee would inform and be informed by the work of the College’s refreshed Curriculum & Quality Action Team. Members were asked to confirm if the presentation item at each meeting of the Committee should be maintained. It was agreed that the presentations were beneficial. A short discussion followed with L McIntyre suggesting that presentations could have a faculty focus. P May suggested two presentation

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ideas - the current review of the implementation of the new whole-College support model, an update on the embedding of the Partnership Agreement. A Simpson noted earlier discussion held with D Russell, N Cowie, P May and G Griffin about the operation of the Committee in AY2019-20, adding that it was thought that the Committee should continue to meet four times per academic year but that the timing of some meetings may be revisited to improved alignment to the College’s planning and quality cycles. Members were also advised that it was thought that the Committee should receive further information on KPI monitoring, and on the work of the Student Engagement Action Group in AY2019-20. It was noted that work on the development of the Committee’s Programme of Meetings and Programme of Business for AY2019-20 would be undertaken over the Summer break. Members were asked to share any proposed future agenda items or presentation topics with the Committee Chair and Secretary to the Board.

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Any Other Business The Principal provided the Committee with an update on recent national bargaining developments, including the current stalemate between the Employers’ Association and the EIS. L McIntyre summarised the impact of strike action to date at NESCol, noting that support for the strike has been significantly less than at other colleges. Members were also advised of current action short of strike being encouraged by the EIS. L McIntyre summarised discussions held at recent College conversation with staff member regarding the industrial action.

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Summation of Business and Date of Next Meeting The Secretary gave a summation of the business conducted. The next meeting of the Curriculum & Quality Committee is expected to be scheduled for September or October 2019 and will be confirmed at the June Board Meeting when the Programme of Meetings for AY2019-20 is approved.

Meeting ended 1230 hours

Agenda Item

Actions from Curriculum & Quality Committee 15/05/19

Responsibility Deadline

05-19

Students’ Association budget proposal to be included in draft Budget for consideration at Board Meeting in June 2019.

P. Smith 12 June 2019

17-19 New Student Engagement Framework to be shared with Committee.

S. Betty First meeting of the Committee in AY2019-20

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Proposed future agenda items or presentation topics to be shared with A Simpson and P May.

All

Agenda Item 27-19

CURRICULUM & QUALITY COMMITTEE An update on matters arising from the meeting of the Curriculum & Quality Committee held on Wednesday 15 May 2019.

Agenda

Item

05-19

Action: Students’ Association budget proposal to be included in draft Budget for consideration at Board Meeting in June 2019. Status: Complete.

17-19

Action: New Student Engagement Framework to be shared with Committee. Update: ‘A Framework & Toolkit to Advance Student Engagement’ can be accessed on COLIN.

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Issue: Student Applications AY2019-20 Update: The College’s full-time enrolments position was reported at the meeting of the Regional Board held on 30 October 2019. In addition live enrolment figures and trend data can be accessed on Power Bi. Further discussions relating to NESCol enrolments will be held as part of the Board’s Strategy Event scheduled for 21 November 2019.

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Issue: College Level Review Enhancement Plan AY2018-19 – Progress Update. Update: The final progress update for the College’s Enhancement Plan for AY2018-19 was shared with the Regional Board at its meeting on 30 October 2019.

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Action: Proposed future agenda items or presentation topics to be shared with A Simpson and P May. Update: At the time of writing no proposed items or topics had been received, but there will be a further opportunity to discuss both under Agenda Item 29-19.

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Agenda Item 28-19

REGIONAL BOARD


Title: KPI Data AY2018-19

Author: Gill Griffin, Director of Quality Contributor(s):

Type of Agenda Item:

For Decision ☐

For Discussion ☒

For Information ☐

Reserved Item of Business ☐

Purpose: To enable the Regional Board to consider the College’s Key Performance Indicators (unpublished) for AY2018-19. Linked to Strategic Goal:

4. Deliver an excellent learning environment and experience leading to successful outcomes for all learners.

Linked to Annual Priority: This Agenda item contributes to a wide range of the College’s Annual Priorities. Executive Summary: The College has produced an internal overview of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), created to provide colleagues with an overview of performance at College, Faculty, Curriculum and Campus level (SFC fundable finance source). A copy of this overview is attached as Appendix 1 to this paper. The data provided will support critical analysis of outcomes at all levels and assist with internal benchmarking, with a key focus on where current NESCol performance is significantly below outcomes achieved in previous years. The data provides detail of the College’s performance in Academic Year 2018-19 against three nationally recognised KPIs:

1. Completed Successful 2. Partial Success 3. Early Withdrawal

The number of students enrolled and further withdrawal has also been included to provide a broader picture for evaluation. Information has been provided against the level of course (Further Education (FE), Higher Education (HE)), mode

of delivery (full-time, part-time). Comparative data has also been provided for the previous two academic years. At the meeting of the Committee scheduled for 06 November 2019, Members will receive a presentation on NESCol’s KPI data for AY2018-19 – the Director of Quality will provide a College overview followed by each of the Director of Learning presenting data in relation to each of their respective areas of responsibility. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board consider the information provided. Previous Committee Recommendation/Approval (if applicable): None Equality Impact Assessment:

Positive Impact ☒

Negative Impact ☐

No Impact ☐

Evidence:

2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018

College Overall 17137 17818 21929 3.61% 3.51% 3.32% 7.71% 7.31% 5.72% 14.68% 22.72% 20.03% 74.00% 66.45% 70.94%

Overall FE 12787 14205 18646 3.96% 3.61% 3.19% 7.49% 6.69% 4.99% 15.33% 25.51% 20.82% 73.21% 64.19% 71.00%

Overall HE 4350 3613 3283 2.55% 3.13% 4.05% 8.37% 9.77% 9.87% 12.76% 11.76% 15.53% 76.32% 75.34% 70.64%

Full Time FE 3985 4047 4111 7.95% 8.10% 8.44% 15.51% 14.80% 15.71% 10.36% 10.30% 11.07% 66.17% 66.79% 64.78%

Part Time FE 8802 10158 14535 2.16% 1.82% 1.71% 3.86% 3.46% 1.95% 17.58% 31.56% 23.58% 76.39% 63.15% 72.76%

Full Time HE 2863 2581 2381 3.49% 4.03% 5.25% 11.88% 12.09% 12.60% 9.33% 9.65% 10.04% 75.31% 74.23% 72.24%

Part Time HE 1487 1032 902 0.74% 0.87% 0.89% 1.61% 3.97% 2.66% 19.37% 17.05% 30.04% 78.28% 78.10% 66.41%

Number Enrolled Completed: SuccessfulEarly Withdrawal Further WithdrawalWHOLE COLLEGE

Partial Success

Agenda Item 28-19Appendix 1

2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018

Overall 2424 2122 1995 3.42% 3.16% 3.96% 7.43% 7.49% 6.17% 11.80% 10.74% 14.54% 77.35% 78.61% 75.34%Full Time FE 527 514 515 8.54% 7.20% 8.93% 15.37% 16.93% 9.90% 14.23% 13.62% 22.72% 61.86% 62.26% 58.45%Part Time FE 1171 1094 1098 1.88% 1.83% 2.09% 4.27% 3.38% 3.19% 5.21% 5.48% 9.20% 88.64% 89.31% 85.52%Full Time HE 245 169 158 4.08% 4.14% 4.43% 15.92% 13.02% 13.92% 17.14% 20.12% 13.29% 62.86% 62.72% 68.35%Part Time HE 481 345 224 1.25% 0.87% 1.34% 2.08% 3.77% 6.70% 22.45% 18.55% 22.77% 74.22% 76.81% 69.20%

Overall 4716 6284 9173 1.46% 1.34% 1.00% 2.74% 2.10% 1.33% 30.41% 48.74% 34.31% 65.37% 47.80% 63.36%Full Time FE 12 12 12 0.00% 0.00% 8.33% 8.33% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 91.67% 100.00% 91.67%Part Time FE 4410 6006 8889 1.52% 1.37% 1.01% 2.88% 2.15% 1.35% 30.45% 49.90% 34.18% 65.12% 46.57% 63.46%Full Time HE 4 0 0 0.00% N/A N/A 0.00% N/A N/A 0.00% N/A N/A 100.00% N/A N/APart Time HE 290 266 272 0.69% 0.75% 0.37% 0.34% 1.13% 0.74% 31.38% 24.81% 40.07% 67.59% 73.31% 58.82%





Overall 1090 1007 1037 3.21% 4.77% 3.57% 11.01% 11.42% 12.15% 8.35% 10.03% 8.78% 77.43% 73.78% 75.51%Full Time FE 282 298 313 4.26% 7.05% 3.83% 19.15% 12.75% 21.73% 12.41% 16.44% 9.90% 64.18% 63.76% 64.54%Part Time FE 192 143 156 2.08% 4.90% 1.28% 3.65% 2.10% 0.00% 4.17% 8.39% 8.97% 90.10% 84.62% 89.74%Full Time HE 585 548 568 3.25% 3.65% 4.05% 9.91% 13.50% 10.21% 6.67% 5.47% 8.10% 80.17% 77.37% 77.64%Part Time HE 31 18 0 0.00% 0.00% N/A 3.23% 0.00% N/A 29.03% 55.56% N/A 67.74% 44.44% N/A

AENC Engineering & Construction (Altens)

BCD Business and Community Development

FCSI Creative & Service Industries (Fraserburgh)

FACULTY AREASNumber Enrolled Early Withdrawal Further Withdrawal Completed: SuccessfulPartial Success

FENC Engineering & Construction (Fraserburgh)

GBUS Business (Aberdeen City)

GCAR Care (Aberdeen City)

GCRI Creative Industries (Aberdeen City)

GCTS Computing Technologies & Science




GSTH Social Sciences , Tourism & Hospitality

GSVI Service Industries

2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018

TQN Electrical Engineering 327 276 248 4.28% 3.26% 7.26% 6.12% 12.68% 12.10% 20.18% 25.00% 29.03% 69.42% 59.06% 51.61%

TQP Mechanical Engineering Tech & OPITO 1174 908 769 1.79% 2.97% 1.56% 5.96% 3.08% 3.25% 10.82% 6.61% 12.87% 81.43% 87.33% 82.31%

TQQ Mechanical Engineering Skills & Automotive

460 444 480 5.43% 4.73% 6.25% 10.43% 12.61% 7.08% 14.35% 15.09% 15.21% 69.78% 67.57% 71.46%

TQR Construction 463 494 498 4.97% 2.02% 3.82% 9.07% 8.10% 6.83% 5.83% 6.48% 9.24% 80.13% 83.40% 80.12%

2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018

TRA Construction, Science & Computing536 635 1301 2.61% 2.68% 1.84% 5.60% 4.72% 2.54% 2.99% 4.25% 0.92% 88.81% 88.35% 94.70%

TRB Mechanical Engineering Skills & Automotive

678 570 673 4.13% 3.16% 3.57% 8.26% 7.72% 7.43% 8.41% 9.65% 8.32% 79.20% 79.47% 80.68%

TRC Mechanical Engineering Tech & Electrical 453 317 327 2.21% 1.89% 2.75% 7.28% 4.73% 4.89% 10.82% 10.73% 7.34% 79.69% 82.65% 85.02%

2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018

TRG Sport, Hair & Beauty 334 329 562 5.69% 3.04% 5.16% 16.17% 14.29% 9.25% 2.99% 5.78% 2.49% 75.15% 76.90% 83.10%

TRH Art & Design, Floristry & Business 217 238 270 2.76% 4.20% 4.07% 10.14% 8.40% 9.63% 9.68% 13.03% 13.33% 77.42% 74.37% 72.96%

TRJ Care, ESOL & Core Skills 346 349 473 7.80% 3.44% 5.71% 7.80% 11.75% 8.67% 12.14% 9.74% 9.73% 72.25% 75.07% 75.90%

TRK Social Science,& Hospitality & Learning Opps

223 238 221 6.73% 3.36% 3.62% 7.17% 14.71% 14.48% 4.48% 2.52% 7.24% 81.61% 79.41% 74.66%

2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018

TPF Business Enterprise & Admin 527 480 547 3.80% 8.13% 6.95% 9.11% 10.63% 12.80% 16.89% 18.13% 14.63% 70.21% 63.13% 65.63%

TPG Business Professions 570 463 393 3.68% 2.38% 8.65% 12.46% 12.31% 10.18% 4.74% 6.70% 7.63% 79.12% 78.62% 73.54%

TPH ESOL & Core Skills (except IT) 256 264 274 5.47% 4.17% 2.55% 5.08% 4.17% 4.74% 2.73% 4.92% 3.65% 86.72% 86.74% 89.05%

2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018

FRASERBURGH CAMPUS

Early Withdrawal Further Withdrawal

Completed: Successful

Number Enrolled Early Withdrawal

Partial Success

Partial SuccessFurther Withdrawal Completed: SuccessfulGCAR CARE

Completed: SuccessfulCREATIVE INDUSTRIES & SERVICE INDUSTRIES - FCSI

GBUS BUSINESS

ALTENS CAMPUS

ABERDEEN CITY CAMPUS

FACULTY- ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - AENC

Number Enrolled Early Withdrawal Further Withdrawal Completed: SuccessfulENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION - FENC

Number Enrolled

Number Enrolled Early Withdrawal Further Withdrawal Completed: SuccessfulPartial Success

Partial Success

Partial Success

Number Enrolled Early Withdrawal Further Withdrawal

TPS Childcare 331 329 346 6.95% 7.29% 5.78% 11.18% 10.33% 13.29% 9.06% 8.81% 13.01% 72.81% 73.56% 68.21%

TPT Healthcare 292 270 257 6.16% 7.41% 5.84% 12.33% 12.22% 10.89% 10.96% 18.15% 8.95% 70.55% 62.22% 74.32%

TPU Social Care 192 207 213 8.33% 12.08% 5.63% 20.31% 14.01% 15.96% 15.10% 10.14% 8.92% 56.25% 63.77% 69.48%

2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018

TPA Art, Graphic Design, Textiles & Photography

639 572 562 2.97% 5.07% 4.09% 11.89% 10.66% 13.70% 7.04% 8.57% 8.90% 78.09% 75.70% 73.31%

TPB Music, Drama, Animation & Media 451 435 475 3.55% 4.37% 2.95% 9.76% 12.41% 10.32% 10.20% 11.95% 8.63% 76.50% 71.26% 78.11%

2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018TQA Interactive Computing 274 245 190 7.30% 4.90% 5.26% 9.85% 11.84% 10.00% 8.39% 8.16% 4.21% 74.45% 75.10% 80.53%

TQB Computing Technologies 582 555 672 2.58% 4.32% 3.57% 8.76% 9.19% 7.44% 14.60% 8.65% 21.73% 74.05% 77.84% 67.41%

TQC Science 310 318 352 7.42% 8.49% 7.39% 14.84% 14.78% 9.38% 6.77% 4.09% 6.82% 70.97% 72.64% 76.42%

2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018

TQG Social Science 952 819 830 3.68% 3.91% 8.07% 9.66% 11.97% 12.29% 4.31% 4.52% 16.75% 82.35% 79.61% 63.01%

TQH Tourism, Events & Hospitality 437 402 387 5.95% 5.72% 6.20% 10.53% 10.95% 10.08% 9.15% 8.71% 9.82% 74.37% 74.63% 73.90%

TQJ Learning Opportunities 300 321 344 4.00% 3.12% 4.07% 5.00% 9.97% 4.36% 0.67% 0.93% 3.20% 90.33% 85.98% 88.37%

2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018

TPM Hair & Beauty 599 585 615 6.68% 10.43% 8.94% 12.52% 14.53% 10.08% 4.67% 4.96% 8.46% 76.13% 70.09% 72.52%

TPN Sport 419 419 434 6.92% 6.44% 9.68% 13.37% 14.56% 17.51% 8.83% 7.16% 7.14% 70.88% 71.84% 65.67%

Further Withdrawal Completed: Successful

Number Enrolled Early Withdrawal Further Withdrawal Completed: SuccessfulGSTH SOCIAL SCIENCES, TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

GSV SERVICE INDUSTRIESNumber Enrolled Early Withdrawal

Partial Success

Partial Success

GCRI CREATIVE INDUSTRIESNumber Enrolled Early Withdrawal Further Withdrawal Completed: Successful

GCTS COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES & SCIENCE

Number Enrolled Early Withdrawal Further Withdrawal Completed: Successful

Partial Success

Partial Success

2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018



Overall 460 444 480 5.43% 4.73% 6.25% 10.43% 12.61% 7.08% 14.35% 15.09% 15.21% 69.78% 67.57% 71.46%Full Time FE 150 163 154 13.33% 10.43% 9.74% 22.00% 22.09% 15.58% 14.67% 14.11% 12.99% 50.00% 53.37% 61.69%Part Time FE 310 281 326 1.61% 1.42% 4.60% 4.84% 7.12% 3.07% 14.19% 15.66% 16.26% 79.35% 75.80% 76.07%Full Time HE N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/APart Time HE N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A





Completed: SuccessfulFACULTY AREAS

Number Enrolled Early Withdrawal Further Withdrawal Partial Success

Fraserburgh - TRC Mechanical Engineering Tech & Electrical

Altens - TQN Electrical Engineering

Altens - TQP Mechanical Engineering Tech & OPITO

Altens - TQQ Mechanical Engineering Skills & Automotive

Altens - TQR Construction

Fraserburgh - TRA Construction, Science & Computing

Fraserburgh - TRB Mechanical Engineering Skills & Automotive

Overall 334 329 562 5.69% 3.04% 5.16% 16.17% 14.29% 9.25% 2.99% 5.78% 2.49% 75.15% 76.90% 83.10%Full Time FE 182 180 192 8.24% 5.00% 10.94% 26.37% 21.11% 22.92% 4.95% 9.44% 4.69% 60.44% 64.44% 61.46%Part Time FE 152 149 370 2.63% 0.67% 2.16% 3.95% 6.04% 2.16% 0.66% 1.34% 1.35% 92.76% 91.95% 94.32%Full Time HE 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/APart Time HE 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


Overall 346 349 473 7.80% 3.44% 5.71% 7.80% 11.75% 8.67% 12.14% 9.74% 9.73% 72.25% 75.07% 75.90%Full Time FE 222 194 240 9.01% 5.67% 8.33% 10.81% 14.43% 15.42% 9.01% 8.76% 9.58% 71.17% 71.13% 66.67%Part Time FE 103 140 233 6.80% 0.00% 3.00% 1.94% 5.71% 1.72% 17.48% 11.43% 9.87% 73.79% 82.86% 85.41%Full Time HE 0 12 0 N/A 8.33% N/A N/A 41.67% N/A N/A 0.00% N/A N/A 50.00% N/APart Time HE 21 3 0 0.00% 0.00% N/A 4.76% 0.00% N/A 19.05% 33.33% N/A 76.19% 66.67% N/A

Overall 223 238 221 6.73% 3.36% 3.62% 7.17% 14.71% 14.48% 4.48% 2.52% 7.24% 81.61% 79.41% 74.66%Full Time FE 111 115 120 12.61% 6.09% 4.17% 9.91% 20.00% 16.67% 5.41% 2.61% 9.17% 72.07% 71.30% 70.00%Part Time FE 78 78 62 1.28% 1.28% 3.23% 1.28% 3.85% 1.61% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 97.44% 94.87% 95.16%Full Time HE 34 45 39 0.00% 0.00% 2.56% 11.76% 20.00% 28.21% 11.76% 6.67% 12.82% 76.47% 73.33% 56.41%Part Time HE 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A



Overall 527 480 547 3.80% 8.13% 6.95% 9.11% 10.63% 12.80% 16.89% 18.13% 14.63% 70.21% 63.13% 65.63%Full Time FE 168 213 247 7.74% 9.86% 11.74% 12.50% 14.55% 17.81% 26.19% 22.07% 14.17% 53.57% 53.52% 56.28%Part Time FE 25 0 51 0.00% N/A 0.00% 8.00% N/A 0.00% 16.00% N/A 7.84% 76.00% N/A 92.16%Full Time HE 269 245 212 2.60% 7.35% 4.25% 9.29% 7.76% 12.26% 12.64% 15.51% 16.51% 75.46% 69.39% 66.98%Part Time HE 65 22 37 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 4.55% 0.00% 10.77% 9.09% 16.22% 89.23% 86.36% 83.78%

Overall 570 463 393 3.68% 2.38% 8.65% 12.46% 12.31% 10.18% 4.74% 6.70% 7.63% 79.12% 78.62% 73.54%Full Time FE 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Fraserburgh - TRK Social Science, Hospitality & Learning Ops

Aberden - TPG Business Professions

Aberdeen - TPF Business Enterprise & Admin

Aberdeen - TPB Music, Drama, Animation & Media

Aberdeen - TPA Art, Graphic Design, Textiles & Photography

Fraserburgh - TRG Sport, Hair & Beatuty

Fraserburgh - TRH Art & Design, Floristry & Business

Fraserburgh - TRJ Care, ESOL & Core Skills

Part Time FE 85 77 72 5.88% 1.30% 8.33% 11.76% 10.39% 11.11% 1.18% 7.79% 15.28% 81.18% 80.52% 65.28%Full Time HE 445 360 312 3.37% 2.78% 8.65% 13.03% 13.06% 10.26% 5.39% 5.83% 6.09% 78.20% 78.33% 75.00%Part Time HE 40 26 9 2.50% 0.00% 11.11% 7.50% 7.69% 0.00% 5.00% 15.38% 0.00% 85.00% 76.92% 88.89%

Overall 256 264 274 5.47% 4.17% 2.55% 5.08% 4.17% 4.74% 2.73% 4.92% 3.65% 86.72% 86.74% 89.05%Full Time FE 256 263 274 5.47% 3.80% 2.55% 5.08% 4.18% 4.74% 2.73% 4.94% 3.65% 86.72% 87.07% 89.05%Part Time FE 0 1 0 N/A 100.00% N/A N/A 0.00% N/A N/A 0.00% N/A N/A 0.00% N/AFull Time HE 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/APart Time HE 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A






Overall 274 245 190 7.30% 4.90% 5.26% 9.85% 11.84% 10.00% 8.39% 8.16% 4.21% 74.45% 75.10% 80.53%Full Time FE 88 97 67 9.09% 6.19% 7.46% 18.18% 17.53% 13.43% 21.59% 18.56% 7.46% 51.14% 57.73% 71.64%Part Time FE 142 102 73 7.04% 4.90% 1.37% 5.63% 7.84% 8.22% 1.41% 0.00% 2.74% 85.92% 87.25% 87.67%Full Time HE 44 46 48 4.55% 2.17% 8.33% 6.82% 8.70% 8.33% 4.55% 4.35% 2.08% 84.09% 84.78% 81.25%Part Time HE 0 0 2 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Aberdeen - TPS Childcare

Aberdeen - TPT Healthcare

Aberdeen - TPM Hair & Beauty

Aberdeen - TPN Sport

Aberdeen - TPH ESOL & Core Skills (Except IT)

Aberdeen - TPU Social Care

Aberdeen - TQA Interactive Computing






Aberdeen - TQH Tourism, Events & Hospitality

Aberdeen - TQJ Learning Opertunities

Aberdeen - TQG Social Science

Aberdeen - TQB Computing Technologies

Aberdeen - TQC Science

Agenda Item 29-19



Title: Committee Terms of Reference & Programme of Business

Author: Neil Cowie, Vice Principal Curriculum & Learners

Contributor(s): Pauline May, Secretary to the Board, Curriculum & Quality Action Team Members


For Decision ☒

For Discussion ☐

For Information ☐


Purpose: To enable the Committee discuss the business that the Committee will consider at future meetings and to review its Terms of Reference. Linked to Strategic Goal:

1. Deliver high quality, accessible and inclusive learning and training opportunities, which transform lives and which support the economic and social development of our region.

2. Develop the skills, talents and potential of all of the people who come to college either to learn or to work

3. Work with our partners to deliver positive and sustainable change for the individuals, communities and businesses in our region

4. Deliver an excellent learning environment and experience leading to successful outcomes for all learners

Linked to Annual Priority: This Agenda item contributes to a wide range of the College’s Annual Priorities. Executive Summary: As Members will be aware work has been undertaken in recent years to review and improve the operation of the Board’s Committees, in particular the alignment of Committee business with College Planning & Reporting Cycles and the approach adopted to the preparation and consideration of Committee papers.

In AY2017-18 the College established a number of Action Teams and Committees to support the delivery of the College’s Strategic Plan through clear decision making processes and ongoing monitoring of progress. One of the College’s key Action Teams is the Curriculum & Quality Action Team (CQAT). The purpose of CQAT is to ensure that strategic decisions impacting on learners, the learning experience and learner outcomes are implemented coherently and consistently across the College. Attached as Appendix 1 is a copy of the CQAT Terms of Reference detailing its remit and membership. Given the responsibilities and areas of focus for CQAT, the considerations and work of this Action Team will significantly inform the business of the Curriculum & Quality Committee. As such, at the most recent meeting of the CQAT, held on 23 October, its members discussed the relationship between the Action Team and the Board Committee. Attached as Appendix 2 is a summary of proposed topics that CQAT members should be reflected in the business considered by the Committee. In addition to the identification of topics, CQAT agreed that the focus of the Action Team should be strategy and improvement. Members also discussed the role of the Curriculum & Quality Committee in supporting the direction and work of CQAT and the role of Committee Members to challenge and monitor progress. Attached as Appendix 3 to this paper is the Committee’s current Terms of Reference. The Terms were last considered by the Committee in October 2017. Some amendments have been proposed to reflect recent CQAT discussions. Members are asked to review the Terms, reflecting on Appendices 1 and 2, and consider if the Committee’s Specific Duties accurately reflect its main areas of focus. Recommendation: It is recommended that Members consider the proposed approach to the Committee’s Programme of Business for AY2019-20 and review and re-establish the Committee’s Terms of Reference and Previous Committee Recommendation/Approval (if applicable): None

Equality Impact Assessment:

Positive Impact ☐

Negative Impact ☐

No Impact ☐

Evidence:

CURRICULUM AND QUALITY ACTION TEAM (CQAT) TERMS OF REFERENCE

PURPOSE The purpose of the Curriculum and Quality Action Team [CQAT] is to ensure that strategic decisions impacting on learners, the learning experience and learner outcomes are implemented coherently and consistently across the College.

REMIT The CQAT will:

• Consider and contribute to planning associated with:o Annual curriculum planning and monitoringo Curriculum review activity, commercial opportunities and outcomeso Recruitment, admissions and marketingo Quality improvemento Support for learners

• Monitor the achievement of strategic objectives in relation to Learning andTeaching, Learner Engagement, Quality Arrangements and BusinessDevelopment;

• Explore new innovative teaching methods that will enhance the curriculum;

• Review quality reports, monitor the implementation of action plans and inparticular to consider:

o Clear and robust strategies for monitoring and addressing KPI’so Learning and Teaching and Support Reviewso Further embedding the sector’s Quality Arrangements and

strengthening the College’s self-evaluation processes;

• Consider and monitor outcomes of student surveys, internal and externalaudits, and student focus groups;

• Receive reports on national initiatives related to Curriculum, Quality andLearner Engagement and consider the Team’s responses;

• Advise and make reports and recommendations to the Regional Board’sCurriculum and Quality Committee covering any matters related to theCommittee’s monitoring role;

• Make recommendations to the College’s Leadership Team and/or WiderExecutive Group on major curriculum and quality developments within theremit of the Action Team;

• Receive relevant reports from the Student Engagement Action Group;

• Receive relevant reports with respect to Curriculum Approvals;

Agenda Item 29-19Appendix 1

• Inform and advise, on a regular basis, the College’s Leadership Team of progress on the above.

CONVENOR The Team will be convened by Vice Principal Curriculum & Learners. MEMBERSHIP The CQAT will contain the following members.

Name Job Title Liz McIntyre Principal & Chief Executive Neil Cowie Vice Principal Curriculum & Learners Susan Betty Director of Learning Susan Grant Director of Learning Robin McGregor Director of Learning Duncan Abernethy Director of Business Development Rhonda Fraser Director of Marketing & Communications Gill Griffin Director of Quality Pauline May Director of Strategy & Planning Linda Taylor Director of Student Access & Information

Other key staff may be invited to attend CQAT meetings on an ad hoc basis in order to better inform and support the work of the Team.

QUORUM The Committee will be quorate provided that 6 members are in attendance.

REPORTING The work of the CQAT will be reported to the College Wider Executive Group and at relevant times to the College’s Leadership Team. Minutes of the CQAT will be made available to members on the Team’s Collaborative Space. Minutes will also be made available on the Leadership Team’s Collaborative Space. FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS Meetings will be held monthly, 9 times during each academic year. A schedule of meetings will be issued to all members at the beginning of each academic year.

REVIEW The CQAT will review its Terms of Reference on an annual basis.

Terms of Reference Approval Date: July 2019

Terms of Reference Review Date: July 2020


Proposed Topics for Programme of Business

Learning and skills

National and regional priorities, including Regional Economic Strategy, Regional Skills Strategy, National Skills Manifestos

Enhanced external engagement – employers, schools, CPPs, third sector partners

Curriculum – innovation, delivery models, co-creation, course design and viability,

Teaching staff – utilisation, Professional Standards, lecturer of the future skills sets

Commercial activity – targets and performance

KPIs and outcomes

Self-evaluation – service delivery models

Data and LMI analysis - intelligence led approaches

Student engagement – Partnership Agreement, student surveys

Student support

Transitions

Campus Futures

College-wide initiatives – RESPECT, Mental Health & Wellbeing

Agenda Item 29-19

Appendix 3


1.1 Membership A minimum of 5 Members, one of whom shall be appointed as

Committee Chair

Principal

Up to two Staff and up to two Student Board Members

1.2 Quorum No less than one half of the members entitled to vote.

1.3 Remit

General

The Committee shall make its recommendations to the Regional Board as

appropriate. The Committee shall make its decisions and report these to the

Regional Board. The Committee shall observe the Standing Orders in all its

business.

Specific Duties

The Committee has overall responsibility for maintaining a strategic overview of the

College’s curriculum offer and its development, and monitoring the quality of the

student experience. The Curriculum & Quality Committee shall:

Provide critical strategic direction and support for the College’s improvement agenda

Maintain oversight of the College’s approach to curriculum planning, review and developmentoffer to secure coherent provision which meets the needs of learners and employers across the region

Ensure that the College undertakes effective external engagement with key stakeholders to support evidence based approaches to curriculum and quality related developments

Review and approve the College’s curriculum and quality related strategies

Monitor the key Colleges’ student activity, student outcome and quality related performance indicators, including the consideration of national benchmarking data where available

Monitor student-related equality data

Receive reports on progress against student related targets from the College’s Outcome Agreement

Ensure that appropriate mechanisms are in place for the effective oversight of the quality and inclusivity of the learning experience in the College

Monitor progress against the College’s Level Enhancement Plan

Maintain oversight of the College’s Internal Review Process

Support meaningful ongoing engagement and dialogue with students, the Students’ Association and, as appropriate, staff in relation to the quality of the student experience

Consider the results of key student surveys and monitor related action plans that could impact on the quality of learners’ experience

Ensure that learners are effectively supported to achieve the best possible outcomes

Support and monitor the implementation of the Partnership Agreement between the College and the Students’ Association

Consider and approve the Students’ Association annual budget proposal ahead of its inclusion in the College’s draft annual budget

Review, approve and Mmonitor the implementation of the College’s Business Development, Learning & Teaching, and Marketing & Communication Strategiesy and Student Engagement Framework

Receive, as appropriate, reports from the Curriculum & Quality Action Team, Student Engagement Action Group, and Business Development Learning & Development Action Team, Equality Action Team, and Student Support Action Team

Ensure that, on behalf of the Regional Board, the College is addressing relevant national and regional Scottish Government and Scottish Funding Council student and curriculum relatedeconomic, education, and skills related strategies, policies and priorities, including those local to College Campusesas required.

1.4 Meetings

The Curriculum & Quality Committee will normally meet at least four three times per

year.

1.5 Management Support

The following members of the Wider Executive Group and Leadership Team provide

objective, specialist advice to support the Committee to discharge its remit:

Vice Principal – Curriculum & Learners

Directors of Learning

Director of Business Development

Director of Quality

Agenda Item 30-19

Curriculum & Quality Committee


Title: Students’ Association Activity Report

Author: Neil Cowie, Vice Principal – Curriculum & Learners

Contributor(s):


For Decision ☐

For Discussion ☒

For Information ☐


Purpose: To enable the Committee to consider the activities undertaken by the Students’ Association (SA) for the period 01 July 2019 to 31 October 2019.

Linked to Strategic Goal:


Linked to Annual Priority:

Executive Summary: Attached as Appendix 1 is the latest Activity Report providing Members with information on key SA activities and developments during the reporting period. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Committee consider the information provided. Previous Committee Recommendation/Approval (if applicable): None


Positive Impact ☐

Negative Impact ☐

No Impact ☐

Evidence:




Title: Students’ Association Activity Report Author: Angela Calderon, Regional President

Contributor(s):


For Decision ☐

For Discussion ☒

For Information ☐


Purpose: To enable the Committee to be updated on the work of the Students’ Association (SA).

Reporting Period: 01 July 2019 to 31 October 2019

Student Engagement Activities:

• Delivering introductory talks: o Raising awareness of the SA and its aims and objectives o Promoting our support in volunteering and raising awareness of

volunteering opportunities. • Gathering information about interest in clubs & societies and encouraging

students to set them up. Working together with Sport department in order to know which sport clubs will be likely run.

• Being proactive in gathering students’ opinion through surveys. Conducted about 63 surveys between September and middle of October about their induction period experience.

• Being representative across all campuses, providing the same service, duplicating events (Freshers’ Fair, clubs & societies sign-up, executive roles info session, introductory talks, Black History Month display)

• Creating a Calendar of Events: This is with Marketing & Communications, publication pending. These will be displayed in each classroom across three campuses.

Partnered

Working closely with internal and external partners. Attending the Student Engagement Action Group (SEAG) meeting and participating in Pledges initiative where curriculum, support services and SA detail mutual support. SA support mainly involves communication with curriculum.

College Staff:

Meetings with different Heads of Faculty and Curriculum Managers at City and Altens campuses in order to discuss Partnership Agreement and seeking full support with our activities and events. Fraserburgh pending until Depute representative will be back on duties.

Building strong bonds with other departments, committees and action groups and make College campaigns more visible and to increase student engagement:

Healthy Body Healthy Mind: Sports Dept., Students Sport Scotland, Cycling Intern meetings. Supporting other NESCol campaigns and projects such as Step your way up, Respect, Cycling and Campus 2 Campus.

Working together with Sport department to get students involved in physical activities like using the gym facilities and joining sport clubs.

Student Mental Health Agreement: Meeting with the Student Access & Inclusion Manager display and promote Student Mental Health Agreement, friendly version.

Getting involved in the Campus Future group: working together to get an improvement in green/outdoor spaces, clean air, tackling smoking issues at entrances, and sitting areas for waiting before classes.

Representative:

• Appointment for Executive Officers:

The SA in conjunction with NUS looked at approaches to increase student participation in Executive roles. NUS suggested that if, as advised, the election process was becoming a barrier to student involvement and consideration should be given to removing the barrier while maintaining a democratic process. It was agreed that student be informed of the opportunities for involvement through an initial “all student” email followed by invitations to attend an information session. Info sessions were held on all 3 campuses the first week of October with 13 students attending at City Campus and 9 attending on Fraserburgh Campus. This has resulted in 10 expressions of interest on City Campus and 3 on Fraserburgh Campus. This compares to 3 elected officers on City last year and no officers on either of the other two campuses. Those currently elected will share some of the roles on offer working on individual projects or as small groups. The first meeting and training will be set within the two weeks after October break.

NUS: Our contact for the coming year met with the SA to discuss contributing to national campaigns, and supporting pledges and action groups such as, free graduations, affordable housing, Stand Alone pledge, and impact of Universal Credit Students. NESCol is the first college in the country who has abolished the graduation fees.

Scottish Student Sport: Approaching SSS in order to define how we can work together in the future along to increase student engagement through physical activities and sports. Supporting Healthy Body Healthy Mind project of NUS and SSS to encourage students to develop ways to improve their own wellbeing.

Local campaigns: In conjunction with members of the University of Aberdeen and RGU Associations, NESCol SA is preparing a formal request to the local transport companies in order to get an affordable transport rate for students.

Community partners: Working with national and local organisations promoting important information to students through the events are held by the SA. For instance all stall holders invited for Freshers’ Fair were selected according to the needs of our student population body, a wide range of mental health, sports and entertainment organisations participated on 4 days alternatively across 3 campuses.

Posting on social media and displaying physically useful merchandising posters, and leaflets to support important campaigns for our students for example National Hate Crime, Money Mule awareness, #GetConsent and Register to Vote.

SPARQS, NUS and CDN: attending training to get knowledge in order to develop the role as President of NESCol SA. Lead and Change and Think Positive by NUS. That’s Quality by SPARQS and Student Board Members Workshop by CDN.

Students’ Association Participation at College Committees:

• SEAG, 04 September 2019 • Human Resources Committee, 25 September 2019 • ITAT, 02 October. Meeting to establish how the SA can contribute • Graduation Ceremonies City and Fraserburgh, 28 September, 08 & 09

October • Campus 2 Campus, 30 October • Regional Board, 30 October • Including various other SA team meetings, executive officers, other

department meetings.

Upcoming Activities and Events:

• Continuing campaigns to increase presence and visibility on Campus • Liaising with other departments, committees and staff which can support

worth actions to grow the visibility of the SA - improve communication with staff

• Setting up a weekly time to approach students spreading the word of different campaigns and gathering the voice of the students. If we are not aware of current student opinion we cannot share it or be truly representative work

• Display SA Calendar of Events • Class rep training • Peer Led reviews • Creating What’s on Campus

• Student Led Activity What’s in it for us – increasing student involvement and participation in Association, Events, and Elections

• Improving management of Social Media, My Nescol app to Blowing our own trumpets- share successes as this will increase visibility and status

• Ensuring Closing of Loops • Networking – working with other institutions, communicating with other

institutions; communicating with each other • Newsletter – to help create college community; share successes and keep

students and staff informed • Sharing minutes of meetings so that achievements and actions are made

known and departments are informed and in a position to respond/address issues raised

• LGBT presence; we need to encourage student group set up to support our LGBT students.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Committee note the information provided.

Agenda Item 31-19



Title: Quality Summary Reports for AY2018-19

Author: Gill Griffin, Director of Quality

Contributor(s): Senior Quality & Articulation Co-ordinator Quality Administrator


For Decision ☐

For Discussion ☐

For Information ☒


Purpose: To enable the Committee to note the Annual Summary Reports that capture the quality related activity undertaken during the academic year 2018-19. Linked to Strategic Goal:



4. Improve individual and College performance through consistent application of operational frameworks for planning, curriculum management and student support.

13 Ensure that our approach to self-evaluation links directly to an integrated planning framework leading to actions that will improve all business services and improve outcomes for learners. 15 Refresh the College’s Access & Inclusion Strategy to ensure that processes, practices and behaviours promote the mainstreaming of equality for all protected characteristics and take cognisance of Scottish Government priority groups relating to widening access. Executive Summary: Members will recall at the meeting of the Committee in May 2019, an annual report on the key quality activities was presented. At that time full data was not available for inclusion. As part of the College’s annual quality cycle, summary reports are created capturing the College’s key quality processes and related outcomes.

These reports are made available to all staff via the College intranet, COLIN. The following reports are now available:

• Annual Focus Group Summary Report 2018-19 • Student Satisfaction & Engagement Summary 2018-2019 • Internal Audit Summary Report 2018-19 • External Verification Summary Report 2018-19 • Complaints Summary Report 2018-19

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Committee note the information provided.

Previous Committee Recommendation/Approval (if applicable): None


Positive Impact ☒

Negative Impact ☐

No Impact ☐

Evidence: Student and staff feedback is instrumental in the review of key quality processes which impacts positively in the College’s overall approach to equality and diversity.






Agenda Item 32-19



Title: First Impressions Student Survey AY2019-20

Author: Gill Griffin, Director of Quality

Contributor(s): Senior Quality & Articulation Co-ordinator Quality Administrator


For Decision ☐

For Discussion ☐

For Information ☒


Purpose: To enable the Committee to note the results of the First Impressions Survey AY2019-20, a key quality improvement tool used to measure levels of student satisfaction. Linked to Strategic Goal:



13. Ensure that our approach to self-evaluation links directly to an integrated planning framework leading to actions that will improve all business services and improve outcomes for learners.

Executive Summary: The College conducts two key student surveys during each academic year, the First Impressions Survey in September/October and the Student Satisfaction & Engagement Survey in March/April. The AY2019-20 First Impressions Survey recorded 5,185 responses in comparison to 4,195 in AY2018-19, an increase of 990 students engaging in the Survey. Overall, 94% of students are satisfied with the College, a 1% increase on the previous academic year, while 97% enjoy coming to College, remaining consistent over the last 2 years. The First Impressions Survey - High Level Summary, attached as Appendix 1, highlights the overall College results for the last three years. A breakdown at Faculty, Team and course level can be accessed from the College’s Power BI

Report Server - http://e-powerbi-app01/reports/powerbi/Surveys/First%20Impressions%20Survey%202019 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Committee note the information provided.

Previous Committee Recommendation/Approval (if applicable): None


Positive Impact ☒

Negative Impact ☐

No Impact ☐

Evidence: Student feedback is instrumental in the review of key quality processes which impacts positively on the College’s overall approach to quality enhancement for our learners.

http://e-powerbi-app01/reports/powerbi/Surveys/First%20Impressions%20Survey%202019

http://e-powerbi-app01/reports/powerbi/Surveys/First%20Impressions%20Survey%202019

Application Process Student Responses 2019 2018 2017

I found applying for my course an easy and straightforward process 5185 97% 97% 96%I found the College website easy to use 5145 93% 95% 94%I found the College prospectus informative 5145 94% 94% 94%The College took account of my qualifications and experience when I applied for the course 5185 97% 96% 95%

Induction/Introduction to College Student Responses 2019 2018 2017

My first day at College was welcoming and informative 5185 97% 97% 96%I am aware of the range of support available to me from the Student Advice and Support team 5185 95% 93% 91%

I know how to access advice about student funding (e.g. bursaries, childcare) if I need it 5185 91% 90% 87%

I know who to contact if I am absent and how to complete the Absence Form when I return 5185 94% 93% 94%

I am clear about the expected standards of work 5185 99% 98% 98%I am clear about the expected standards of attendance and punctuality 5185 99% 99% 98%I know about the College's health and safety arrangements (fire alarms, evacuation procedures etc.) 5185 93% 90% 88%

I received an introduction to MyNescol and Blackboard (the College's Virtual Learning Environment) 5185 93% 92% 92%

I know how to access the online Library e-resources (ebooks, journals etc.) via Blackboard 5185 85% 85% 81%

I have connected to the College Wi-Fi effectively 5185 84% 80% 79%I can access my Office 365 account including Email and OneDrive 5185 97% 94% 94%I have been able to access the relevant software for my course 5185 97% 96% 95%I know how to access support via the Student IT Helpdesk 5185 95% 94% 91%I was informed about the Students’ Association either at my induction or in the first few weeks at college 5185 91% 89% 86%

I am aware of how the Students' Association can support me during my time at college 5185 87% 83% 78%

My Course Student Responses 2019 2018 2017

I have enjoyed the teaching on the course so far 5185 97% 97% 95%Since starting, my course has run smoothly 5185 95% 93% 93%My timetable was clearly explained to me 5185 95% 94% 94%I think I have chosen the right course 5185 97% 97% 96%I believe I am treated fairly 5185 98% 98% 97%I enjoy coming to College 5185 96% 96% 95%Overall, I am satisfied with the College 5185 97% 97% 96%

First Impressions Survey 2019

Results for Overall CollegeCollege

Overall Satisfaction 2019 - 94%Overall Satisfaction 2018 - 93%Overall Satisfaction 2017 - 94%

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