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Quality Enhancement Framework

Reviews and Reporting

Reviews, reporting, reflection and benchmarking of outputs and outcomes, based on accurate and relevant data and stakeholder feedback are another element of Macquarie’s Quality Enhancement Framework. Outputs from these activities provide input for strategic planning and further quality enhancement activities.

Documentation

Accreditation

2010

Program or Body Accredited Professional Body Further Information
MGSM European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) Ms Annette Hely

2009

Program or Body Accredited Professional Body Further Information
Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and Master of Chiropractic Council of Chiropractic Education Australasia Inc (CCEA) Self Evaluation Report (PDF, 12Mb)
Early Childhood Program Institute of Teachers Dr Catherine Patterson

2008

Program or Body Accredited Professional Body Further Information
Computing programs - undergraduate and postgraduate coursework Australian Computer Society (ACS) A/Prof Bernard Mans
Bachelor of Engineering in:
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Instrumentation & Control Engineering
  • Photonics Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Wireless Engineering
  • B.E. with Bachelor of Science
  • B.E. with Bachelor of Commerce
 Engineers Australia Prof Graham Town
Bachelor (incl Honours), Masters, and Professional Doctorates in Psychology Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and relevant Colleges Ms Avril Moss
Primary Program Institute of Teachers A/Prof Pamela Coutts
Secondary Education Programs Institute of Teachers A/Prof Pamela Coutts
Translating and Interpreting:
  • P/G Dip in Translating and Interpreting
  • P/G Dip in Auslan/English interpreting
  • Master of Translating and Interpreting
 National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)
  • Dr Jemina Napier for Auslan
  • Dr Stanley Song for languages

2007

Program or Body Accredited Professional Body Further Information
Dept of Actuarial Studies Institute of Actuaries of Australia (IAAust) Ms Maree Moses

2006

Program or Body Accredited Professional Body Further Information
Bachelor of Commerce, Dept of Accounting & Finance
  • CPA Australia
  • ICAA
  • National Institute of Accountants
 Mr William Blair

 

Benchmarking

2009

What is benchmarked? With whom? Further Information
Assessment
e.g. Anthropology Graduate Capabilities (DOC, 76Kb)		 Dublin Descriptors and the EU Tuning Structures (generic or subject specific) Ms Trudy Ambler
The Position Description (responsibilities, reports, key performance indicators, etc.) and performance of the position of the Dean of Students The Dean of Students at Australian National University and the University College London Dr Julian De Meyrick
Reward and Recognition in Learning and Teaching University of Western Australia Ms Bronwyn Kosman

2008

What is benchmarked? With whom? Further Information
OECD - IMHE Quality teaching in Higher Education 38 international partners Ms Barb McLean

2007

What is benchmarked? With whom? Further Information
Environmental Education Programs (part of the Review of the GSE, Oct, 2007) 33 Australian Universities and 10 international universities Prof Peter Nelson
Higher Degree Research outputs of Dept of International Communication Griffith University, School of Arts, Media and Culture Prof Naren Chitty
Interlibrary Loan turnaround times CAVAL Interlibrary Consortium Ms Jennifer Peasley
Research Quality University of Newcastle Report
Technology-supported Learning and Teaching IRUA Universities Report (PDF)
Unit costs of acquiring and processing monographs and electronic resources IRUA Libraries Ms Jennifer Peasley

2006

What is benchmarked? With whom? Further Information
Chiropractic student workload, curricula and Anatomy contact hours RMIT and Murdoch University Dr Sharyn Eaton

 

External Reviews

The Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA):

 

Internal Reviews

  1. Management Information Unit
  2. Review Program:

2009-2011

University-wide
2009
Faculty of Arts Faculty of Business & Economics
2011 2011
  • Dept of Actuarial Studies
  • Applied Finance Centre
2010 2010
  • Dept of Business
  • Dept of Business Law
2009 2009
Faculty of Human Sciences Faculty of Science
2011
  • IHCBS
 2011
  • Biology
  • Brain, Behaviour and Evolution
2010
  • Dept of Psychology
  • Dept of Linguistics
  • ASAM
 2010
  • Physics and Engineering
  • Chemistry and Biomolecular Science
  • Technical Services
  • Environment and Geography
2009 2009  

2008

Review Name Date Review Chair Further Information
Review of Academic Programs Mar-Dec 2008 Prof Judyth Sachs Review
Review of International Student Exchange Agreements Apr-May 2008 Prof Judyth Sachs Review (DOC)
Review of Dept of European Languages and Cultures 14-15 May 2008 Prof Ann Pouwels Executive Summary (DOC)
Review of MGSM MBA and related award programs Mar - Nov 2008 Dr Bill Beerworth, Prof Robin Kramar Report (DOC)
Review of Student Enrolment, Orientation and O Week May 2008 Ms Deborah Jackson Report (DOC)
Review of Teacher Education Professional Experience Programs May-June 2008 Dr Norman McCulla Report (DOC)
Review of Macquarie University Speech Pathology Clinic 24-25 June 2008 A/Prof Linda Cupples Executive Summary (RTF)
Review of Macquarie University Coursework Scholarships (after 1st year of implementation) August 2008 Prof Mitchell Dean Report (DOC)
Review of Macquarie Units offered by Open Universities Australia Aug-Sept 2008 Prof Michael Johnson Report (DOC)
Review of Department of International Communication 10-11 Nov 2008 Prof John Sinclair Report pending
Review of Professional Doctorates Nov-Dec 2008 Prof John Hooper Report (DOC)

2007

Review Name Date Review Chair Further Information
Review of Academic Structure July 07-Dec 08 Prof Judyth Sachs Review
Review of Macquarie's Scholarships   Prof Mitchell Dean Discussion Paper and Report (DOC)
Review of NCELTR May 2007 Prof Judyth Sachs Report (PDF)
Review of Student Services Sept 2007 Mr Paul Bowler (Chair) Review
Review of Centre for Open Education (COE) and Summer School Oct. 2007 Prof Judyth Sachs Review
Perceptions of the Macquarie 'brand' Dec. 2007 McGregor Tan Research for Ms Kathy Vozella Project Synopsis (PDF)
MGSM Review of Adjunct Needs 2007-2008 A/Prof Suzan Burton Report (DOCX)

2006

Review Name Date Review Chair Further Information
Review of Student Computing Facilities, MUSAG Nov. 2006 Mr Brian Pittorino Review of Student Computing Facilities (PDF)
Review of Research Awards for Areas and Centres of Excellence (RAACE) and International Macquarie University Research Scholarship (iMURS) Schemes Aug. 2006 Ms Anne Thoeming Result of Review
Academic Review of Division of Economic and Financial Studies Oct. 2006 Prof John Collins  
Review of Learning and Teaching Support Services Nov. 2006 A/Prof Bill McGaw Report (DOC)

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