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Changes to PMC regulations 2008/09

Changes to PMC regulations 2008/09. Presentation to the meeting of the Partnerships Forum, 24 th September 2008. Context. Students, assessment and ‘things that get in the way’ PMC regs as the challenging bastard child of Mollycoddling Mum and Draconian Dad

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Changes to PMC regulations 2008/09

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  1. Changes to PMC regulations 2008/09 Presentation to the meeting of the Partnerships Forum, 24th September 2008

  2. Context • Students, assessment and ‘things that get in the way’ • PMC regs as the challenging bastard child of Mollycoddling Mum and Draconian Dad • Why don’t we have a ‘fit to sit’ policy?

  3. Underpinning principles • Fairness – to individuals in light of their specific circumstances • Equity – of treatment for all in the consistent application of processes • Transparency – of processes and outcomes

  4. PMC criteria • Acute – not ongoing, occurred rapidly • Severe – significant impact on performance • Timely – circumstances occurred in sufficient proximity to assessment • Unexpected – could not be foreseen

  5. Deferral • Single deferral per assessment attempt

  6. Deferred consideration • Exceptional circumstances • Alternative avenues • Submission & consideration of an application • Timescales, recording and feedback

  7. Confidentiality and disclosure • Legislation (data protection) • Appeals and complaints • University policy • Rights and responsibilities of the student • Constraints upon assessment board discussions

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