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Accreditation Manual for Program Owner

Compulsory guided Tables. (The Table numbering can be changed)

Table B2 Autonomy of staff in student assessment
Person Roles Rights and Power
Examination coordinator Organize the examination processes Setting the deadlines.
to be in line with the faculty and Assigning task to the different academic staff
university deadline
Lecturers
Admin staff

ODL

Reference
2.3.1 The department and its academic staff must have an adequate level of autonomy in the 2.3.1
management of student assessments.
(This standard may not be applicable to certain programme arrangements.)

2.3.2 There must be mechanisms to ensure the security of assessment documents and records. 2.3.2

2.3.3 The result of the coursework component must be announced to the students before the final 2.3.3
examination, while the final assessment results must be communicated to students before
the commencement of a new semester to facilitate progression decision.

2.3.4 The department must have appropriate guidelines and mechanisms for students to appeal 2.3.4
their course results.

2.3.5 The department must periodically review the management of student assessment and act on 2.3.5
the findings of the review.
(For MQF level 6 and above, the review must involve external examiners.)

AREA 3: STUDENT SELECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICE

Student Selection

3.1.1 The programme must have clear criteria and processes for student selection (including that of transfer
students) and these must be consistent with applicable requirements.

3.1.2 The criteria and processes of student selection must be transparent and objective.

3.1.3 Student enrolment must be related to the capacity of the department to effectively deliver the programme.

3.1.4 There must be a clear policy, and if applicable, appropriate mechanisms for appeal on student selection.
3.1.5 The department must offer appropriate developmental or remedial support to assist students, including
incoming transfer students who are in need.

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