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Admissions Process Review. Dr Tammy Long Head of the Admissions Process Review (seconded) Stakeholder Reference Group. Purpose.
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Admissions Process Review Dr Tammy Long Head of the Admissions Process Review (seconded) Stakeholder Reference Group
Purpose • The Admissions Process Review will map future models of admissions that could deliver improved efficiencies for members, increased certainty for applicants, better services and outcomes for applicants and an improved student experience • The review will consider synergies with student finance applications and the possibility of extending UCAS members outside of the UK
Principles of the Review (I) In line with UCAS’ strategic objectives, the principles are to deliver an admissions model that: • Removes unnecessary transactions and delivers member efficiencies • Is able to cope with a greater diversity of applicants • Delivers fair admissions and access • Delivers an efficient and effective process for applicants as well as a positive experience for applicants engaging with the process
Principles of the Review (II) • Considers synergies with student finance and other external agencies • Can cope with different modes of delivery e.g. part-time, different intensities of study, different start dates • There is a net benefit to members, stakeholders and UCAS
Scope • Members from all UK countries • Full-time & part-time undergraduates • Full-time & part-time postgraduates taught • Home, EU and international applicants • CUKAS, GTTR • Employer engagement • Private institutions (profit and not-for- profit) • FE institutions delivering HE • Home and EU providers • Student finance • IAg process • Rules of engagement: timing
Approach • Steering Group set up by UCAS Board • Project team set up in UCAS – with secondees • Wider stakeholder group will be involved in and have input into research and consultation • Members and stakeholders will be consulted during the project • Any proposals will be tested, developed and refined with members, stakeholders and applicants • Review recommendations will be for consultation and agreement by the HE sector
Approach • Phase 1 : Agree the principles of the review • Phase 2 : Set the context • Phase 3 : Member voice • Phase 4 : Applicant voice • Phase 5 : Development of new options
Questions?How to contact us:admissionsprocessreview@ucas.ac.uk