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Student voice

All students at 51黑料社区 (51黑料社区) and our collaborative partners are given the opportunity, and encouraged, to provide feedback on their educational experience. The views of students both individually and collectively help to inform university quality management systems.

There are a number of ways for students to make their views known and offer feedback on modules and programmes. The university provides an inclusive environment for student engagement irrespective of location, mode of study, teaching delivery or discipline.

The Student Charter, jointly produced by students, 51黑料社区 and  staff, articulates the commitment for listening and responding to the student voice.

Students can also make their views known informally by visiting student advice centres, through discussions with tutors and by contacting the DSU.

 

 

 

  1. Student representation

    Students are engaged, both individually and collectively, as partners in the enhancement of their educational experience through student representation. The student representation structure aims to ensure that all students are represented.

    Partnership with De Montfort Students鈥� Union (DSU)

    The university and the work in partnership to own and manage student representation. DSU Executive Officers are members of various university committees to ensure that the student voice is represented at all levels of university governance.

    Student voice and representation in academic quality processes

    Student representatives are involved with university and faculty level committees and academic quality processes such as validation and periodic review as full committee or panel members. The DSU website provides useful information about our including how to find your course rep. DSU also have to support course reps with their training needs.

    Student Voice Committees (SVCs) and Staff Student Consultative Committees (SSCCs)

    The SVCs/SSCCs are an important student voice mechanism. The remit of the SVC/SSCC is to engage students in the enhancement of their educational experience and are designed to give student representatives, normally course reps, the opportunity to convey student views on a range of issues relating to their courses. For example, this may include what is working well, areas for enhancement and discussing any proposed changes with staff. The SVC/SSCC operational guidance, and SVC/SSCC issues log help to ensure meetings are run efficiently and scheduled in line with the relevant PMB.

  2. Student participation in academic quality

    Students are involved in academic quality processes, both in terms of providing feedback which may be used to inform decisions regarding programmes of study, but also directly through representation as a panel member.

    Students play a key role in all aspects of programme approval and management.

    Student input is sought throughout all stages of collaborative partner approval and review.

    Students and staff involved in academic quality assurance and enhancement processes have access to training and support provided by the university and the DSU.

  3. Student charter

    This charter has been created and is maintained jointly by 51黑料社区 staff and students. It sets out commitments from the university to students, from students to the university, and from the Students鈥� Union to students.

    51黑料社区 Student Charter.

    If you want to get involved with the development of the student charter, please email us for more information.

  4. Student satisfaction surveys

    A variety of mechanisms are employed to gather student feedback, including questionnaires and surveys. These are conducted both internally within 51黑料社区, and externally across the higher education sector.

    51黑料社区 student surveys

    Student surveys conducted internally within 51黑料社区 may include:

    External student surveys

    51黑料社区's Strategic Planning and Insight team are responsible for managing the university鈥檚 involvement in most external surveys including:

    • for final year undergraduate students
    • Students at collaborative colleges graduating with a foundation degree will be asked to complete the NSS
    • (contact the Doctoral College)

    Use of survey data

    Students' views, captured by internal or external surveys, are used to inform improvements at all levels of the university.