Report for August 2017
- Report Date
- August 2017
Report by Muriel Mewissen on behalf of Alan Gilchrist (MVMLAT Programme Managers)
for Sheila Lodge (MVMLAT Portfolio Owner)
and Paul Clark (MVM Portfolio Manager) and Catherine Elliot (MVM Portfolio Owner)
Section One: Programme Commentary, RAG and Resources Update
Commentary
This new session 2017/18 started with ten ongoing projects, five of them are managed by Project Services staff.
Two projects were closed this month:
- MVM104 Strategy for the upgrade of our computer labs (annual)
- MVM107 Procurement of an online application to support assessment and feedback for MBChB
Two projects have a RED RAG status:
- MVM115 Technology to support TransNational Education (TNE) due a budget overspent
- MVM122 Biomedical Sciences submission word count facility because of a delay in identifying PM and agreeing scope
The remaining six projects have a GREEN status. The overall status of the MVMLAT programme is RED.
Please note that the project RAG status is following the revised guidelines: A one-page summary of the IS RAG status indicators is available on this page.
Forward Look - August 2017
Section Two: Projects Not Started
Three new projects are expected to start in 2017/18.
Project | Programme Manager's Commentary |
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MVM106 Student Print Strategy | |
MVM112 Technology to support simulation teaching | |
MVM117 Virtual Desktop and software access |
Another six projects are being considered for prioritisation in future years, and currently listed under MVMLAT Programme Session 2018/19.
Section Three: Projects in Progress
Project Info | Project Managers Commentary | ||||||||||||||
MVM101: Connectivity - on-campus and off-campus Category: Discretionary
Milestones
RAG StatusGREEN |
Report by Alan Gilchrist for August 2017 Achievements this period
Issues
Next Steps
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Strategy for the upgrade of our computer labs (annual)
Category Discretionary
Milestones
RAG StatusBLUE |
Report by Alan Gilchrist for August 2017 Achievements this periodClosing project due to all College funded PCs for financial year 2016-17 being purchased. Split across campuses was as follows (includes teaching spaces presenter PCs):
Issues
Next StepsThe 16 remaining Tristan Kiosk PCs which should be funded by the Vet School still need to be purchased, so will be added to the replacement list for financial year 2017-18. |
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Strategy for upgrade of our teaching spaces (annual) Category Discretionary
Milestones
RAG StatusGREEN
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Report by Alan Gilchrist for August 2017 Achievements this periodVet School Work is ongoing in G.01 and the two lecture theatres to install the new lecture recording (Media Hopper Replay) equipment. There is a proposed change from LST to the preview monitors in these rooms to accommodate camera functionality in these rooms. Any change to the functionality needs to be cleared by the Vet School, since they’ve already had familiarisation sessions. Little France Microlabs 1 & 2, Undergraduate Medical Teaching Room, Boardroom and the PG Viva room have all been completed and are working as expected. The Undergraduate Medical Teaching Room is due to have lecture recording equipment installed in the next few weeks, once room and AV contractor availability is agreed. Lecture Theatre A has had all equipment installed within the new teaching desk, however an issue projecting in 4K has appeared, so additional work will need to be carried out. Current workaround is to project at HD resolution (1080p). Kennedy Tower Work was completed in the rooms and teaching has been taking place. There have been a few teething issues with the equipment, so ongoing checks are taking place. Central Area The redecoration of the PG Viva room in Hugh Robson Building still needs to be completed, so this will be chased up. Issues
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Procurement of an online application to support assessment and feedback for MBChB Category: Discretionary
Milestones
RAG StatusBLUE |
Report by Paul De'Ath for August 2017 Achievements this period
Issues
Next Steps
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Technology to support short-notice communications to students Category: Discretionary
Milestones
RAG StatusGREEN |
Report by Alan Gilchrist for August 2017 Achievements this period
Issues
Next Steps
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Technology to support TransNational Education (TNE) Category: Discretionary Milestones
RAG StatusRED (Over budget) |
Report by Paul De'Ath for August 2017 Achievements this period
Issues
Next Steps
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Deployment of FRY-IT Practique for MBChB Category: Discretionary Milestones
RAG StatusGREEN |
Report by Paul De'Ath for August 2017 Achievements this period
Issues
Next Steps
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Data Migration and Data Creation into FRY-IT Practique for MBChB Category: Discretionary
Milestones
RAG StatusGREEN |
Report by Paul De'Ath for August 2017 Achievements this period
Issues
Next Steps
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Reporting of Assessment Outcomes for External Bodies Category: Discretionary
Milestones
RAG StatusGREEN |
Report by Nicholas Graham for August 2017 Achievements
Issues
Next Steps
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Biomedical Sciences submission word count facility Category: Discretionary
Milestones
RAG StatusRED (Scope to be defined and PM to be identified) |
Report by Alan Gilchrist for August 2017 Achievements
Issues
Next Steps
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Section Four: Closed or Withdrawn Projects
Project Info | Project Manager's Commentary |
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MVM107 Procurement of an online application to support assessment and feedback for MBChB |
This project started in October 2017. This project was closed on 29 August 2017. The Completion Report is now available. |
MVM104 Strategy for the upgrade of our computer labs (annual) |
This project started in March 2017 and was closed on 30 August 2017. |