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Internal reviews at UOW

As a self-accrediting body, the University is responsible for managing the quality of its academic programs and services. Reviewing progress towards achieving University and unit objectives, and identifying areas for improvement, are vital steps in ensuring that we deliver quality programs and services. Regular review processes in place at the University include the following:

Strategic
UOW Strategic Plan
  • Annual review of performance under goals (based on reviews against Management Plan indicators and targets)
  • Every three-five years, full review of the University Strategic Plan
Strategic projects
  • Twice yearly review of progress
UOW campus and site plans

UOWD:

  • Annual review of performance under goals
  • Every three-five years, full review of plan

Regional Campuses:

  • Annual review of performance and update of  targets and actions
  • Every three-five years, full review of plans
Operational
Core strategies
  • Annual review of performance and update of  targets and actions
Support plans
(e.g. - eLearning, Social Inclusion)
  • Annual review of performance and update of targets and actions linked to core strategy reviews
Faculty plans
  • Annual performance reports linking to core strategy reviews
Unit plans
  • Annual performance reports linking to core strategy reviews
Major committees
  • Annual review of progress against terms of reference and action plans linking to core strategy reviews
Academic quality
University policies
  • Every three-five years, or as required
Courses
Subjects
  • On an ongoing basis to manage changes in disciplinary focus and the nature of the demand. Ongoing informal review by subject coordinators;
  • Formal review by unit approximately every five years under the subject evaluation guidelines
Academic risk
  • Annual assessment and reporting
National protocols
  • Annual review and reporting
Quality improvement plan
  • Twice yearly review of progress and reporting