Course Descriptor has been improved
One of the Programme and Course Information Management (PCIM) strand aims is to improve the data quality published by the university to provide more relevant course and programme information for students and staff that further supports our QA responsibilities. This was achieved by providing improved tools for staff, and guidance on how best to improve current course descriptors.
- Following the first release of the Enhanced Course Descriptor maintenance software in January 2015 we have seen a 74% increase year on year in usage and a 265% increase in use by academic staff.
- The second release of the new Course Proposal facility is now available for use and will support the Programme and Course Design, Development, Approval, Changes and Closure Policy (currently in development) due for implementation at the start of the 2015-16 academic year. The new software accommodates both an administrative-led as well as academic-led approach to course creation and maintenance and has been well received by staff.
For more information please go the project website on https://www.projects.ed.ac.uk/project/sac038
Andrew Crossland
Student Systems Partnership