1. External Examiner Induction Welcome Professor Paul Rowlett PVC Education and Students 4 November 2015 1

2. Mission By pioneering exceptional industry partnerships we will lead the way in real world experiences preparing students for life 2

3. Developing ESE Strategy Salford curriculum+ will deliver an education and student experience which is bold, distinctive and accessible, focus on student development and success, and ensure our financial and academic sustainability. 3

4. University Structure The University’s academic structure is based on Schools: Salford Business School Salford Languages School of Arts and Media School of Computing, Science and Engineering School of Environment and Life Sciences School of Health Sciences School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Social Sciences School of the Built Environment 4

5. Programme Portfolio c200 UG programmes c190 PGT programmes c250 external examiners 5

6. Student Profile 2014/15 UG 14,441 FTE PGT 2,522 FTE 2,043 international students 6

7. Institutional Review 2013 The review confirmed that: the academic standards of the University’s awards meet UK expectations for threshold standards the quality of student learning opportunities meets UK expectations the quality of the information produced by the University about its learning opportunities meets UK expectations the enhancement of student learning opportunities meets UK expectations 7

8. Context - Historical HE in the UK has a long standing history of external examining, the effectiveness and purpose has been reviewed periodically Codified in 2000 by the QAA (Code of Practice on External Examining) (revised in 2012) ‘The Future of Higher Education’ White Paper (2003) reinforced the importance of training and support for examiners 8

9. Context – Current Climate HEA undertakes review of External Examiner arrangements in the UK on behalf of HEFCE to inform the Quality Assessment Review – Future Approaches to Quality Assessment which recommended enhancing the current system that includes clarified roles and remit, systematic training and organised appointment process, managed by the sector but independent of individual providers. 9