1.       Terms of Reference

1.1      On behalf of the Senate, to promote quality assurance in the institution and to foster a culture of quality assurance.

1.2      To advise the Senate on principles, policies and procedures relating to the quality assurance of teaching, learning and assessment in the University.

1.3      To assist the Senate in the maintenance of academic standards relating to teaching, learning and assessment in the University.

1.4      On behalf of the Senate, to establish arrangements to promote self-reflection and peer review of teaching, learning and assessment in line with Senate ’ s quality assurance principles, policies and practices.

1.5      To appoint sub-committees, working parties and similar bodies for the purpose of discharging the duties of the Committee, and to approve their terms of reference and membership.

1.6      To report on its business to the Senate at such intervals as the Senate may decide.

2.       Constitution

Chairman

         A senior academic appointed by the President

Deputy Chairman

         Elected by and from among members

Ex Officio Members

         Vice-President for Undergraduate Education

         Dean of Student Learning

Members

         (a)   The chair or the chair ’ s nominee of the teaching and learning committee or its equivalent, or the chair or the chair ’ s nominee of the validation and monitoring committee of the Faculty/School nominated by the Faculty/School Board.

         (b)   The Principal of the Community College of City University or his/her nominee.

         (c)   Three members nominated by and from the Senate.

         (d)   Two undergraduate students nominated by the Students ’ Union.

         (e)   One postgraduate student nominated by the CityU Postgraduate Association.

In Attendance

         Director of Education Development Office

         Director of Student Development Services

Secretary         

         Coordinator of Quality Assurance

The period of office of the Chairman and members shall be two years with the exception of student members whose term of office shall be one year.