Regular Meeting of Social Practice PAQC
2.30pm  to 4.00pm 24 June 2020
Building 510 Room 5009
Chair:  David McNabb
Secretary: Kathryn Dibble-Gallagher

Meeting resources

• Programme Academic Quality Committee Terms of Reference
• Kaupapa | Standing Orders
• Tikanga | Processes & Guidelines
• 2020 Social Practice PAQC Information
• Committee OneDrive Document Folder

1. Whakatuwheratanga | Opening

1.1 Karakia

1.2 Mihi Whakatau | Welcome

1. Welcome from the Chair

1.3 Ngā Whakapāha | Apologies

That the Committee accepts apologies from the following members and acknowledges their nominated proxy in attendance.

1. [name]
2. [name]

Link to [Attendance Tracker]

1.4 Pitopito Kōrero o ngā Hui | Minutes of the Previous Meeting/s

That the Committee approve the minutes of the previous meeting(s) as being a true and accurate record.

• Links to previous minutes [20200520 SOCP PAQC Minutes.pdf]

1.5 Mahia Atu | Matters Arising

That the Committee discuss any Matters Arising from the previous minutes.

1. [Link to matters arising table.pdf]

1.6 Mahi Tātai | Work-plan

That the Committee discusses and approves the updates to the Committee Work-plan Actions table.

1. [Link to work-plan actions table.pdf]

1.7 Te Whakahaere Mōrearea  | Managing Risk

That the Committee receive the update from APM(s) to the risk register.

To view programme risk matrix, go to BI power link under Unitec Academic Risk Dashboard – Link to PowerBI Portal

1.8 Key Quality Dates

1. Programme Evaluation and Planning Report (PEP) Dates for Interim Semester 2 PAP 2020
2. Next Degree Monitoring (Degree Monitoring)
   1. • MAP – TBC for Sem 2, 2020
      • BSP – TBC for Sem 2, 2020
3. Next External Evaluation/Professional Accreditation Visit [BSP – Re-recognition Visit 2022]
4. Next Consistency Review for [NZCHW, expected 2023] – Consistency Review Schedule
5. Next Programme Review for [BSP, 2020] – Programme Review Schedule
6. Programme Development and Improvement Dates for Sem 1, 2021

2. Mea Hei Whakaae | Items To Approve

2.1 Student Issues

That the Committee consider and approves a resolution for the following escalated student issues:

1. BSP –  Student request to resubmit 1194 assignments.
2. MAP – Exceptional Circumstances Recommendation
3. MAP – Study Suspension

2.2 Grades

That the Committee approve the resolution of deferred grades and any required change of grades from previous semesters

1. Deferred Grades HCSP4401 – approx. 15 students are withdrawing form NZCHW and re-enrolling for semester two due to study issues during Covid-19. Link to document

2.3 Moderation

2.3.1 That the Committee discusses and approves the update to the Moderation Plans for Semester X

1. Moderation Plans for NZCHW, BSP, MAP

QAB has asked for an update of progress against the Moderation plan. This will involve checking that CEPs are underway and have included confirmation that internal pre-moderation has been completed if required.

CEP’s – MAP 100%, BSP 29.4%, NZCHW 33.3%

2.3.2 That the Committee discusses and approves the outcomes of External Moderation for MAP

1. External Moderation Report

2.4 Degree Monitoring/Professional Accreditation/Consistency Review

That the Committee discuss and confirm revised dates for Degree Monitor for the BSP and MAP for 2020

The SWRB reviews all social work programmes at all institutions on a five-yearly cycle, with a mid-cycle review – Re-recog for Unitec is due 2022 as per SWRB Review schedule noted on their web site.

2.5 Program Developments and Improvements

2.5.1 That the Committee endorse the NZCHW changes of the practicum hours for 2020 due to Covid-19, for ARC approval.

Note: The NZCHW programme NZQA Type Two change for 2021 will need to have application completed by Early July 2020.

Notes: (Type 2 – Any if before 20 March for Sem2. For Sem1, L 7-10 if before 20 June or L1-6 if before 20 July) 

2.5.2 That the Committee endorses the following Type 2 Change Applications (effective Semester 1, 2021), for submission to Academic Approvals Committee (AAC) for approval:

1. Bachelor of Social Practice Level 7  [Link to Type 2 Application]

• • CSTU5162 Inequality
  • CSTU5169 Concepts of Psychology Level5, 15 credits
  • CSTU5170 Introduction to Sociology and Community Development, level 5, 15 credits
  • CSTU5164 Working with Migrant and Refugee Background Families and Communities, level 5, 15 credits
  • CSTU6238 Disability and Mental Health, level 6, 15 credits
  • CSTU6242 Family Violence Studies, level 6, 15 credits
  • CSTU7926 Just Practice, Level 7, 15 credits

3. Mea Hei Kōrero | Items To Discuss

3.1 Student Evaluation of Courses

That the Committee discuss the themes & action plans based on feedback received from student course evaluations

1. Student Course Survey results are now completed. Response levels are similar to previous semesters.

3.2 Mātauranga Maori

That the Committee discuss progress of initiatives for improved outcomes for Matauranga Maoris for the following:

1. Increase MM stair casing strategies via team workshops
2. Social Practice to apply a Team approach across all programmes for MM.

3.3 Student Progress

3.3.1 That the Committee discuss its approach to maintaining oversight of course succession and retention rates for courses and programmes

1. Success and Retention data: PowerBI Portal

3.3.2 That the Committee discuss its approach to maintaining oversight of  progress of initiatives for improved outcomes for priority groups.

1. EPI/ Priority Groups at whole course level: PowerBI Portal
2. Students at Risk [link to data]

3.4 Stakeholder Engagement

That the Committee discuss its approach to maintaining oversight of the Programme Stakeholder Engagement Plan for 2020

1. Discussion.

3.5 Temporary changes to NCEA and UE due to Covid-19

Please see below NZQA notification of changes to NCEA for this year in light of the impact from Covid.
https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/news/ncea-and-university-entrance-changes-for-2020/

4. Ngā Tukunga | Items To Receive

That the Committee receives the following updates from other committees.

1. Updates from QAB Chair – Simon Tries (Chair QAB). [Supporting documents]
2. Update from the Chair of Academic Board– AB Chair’s Report
   • Academic Board Minutes, Site – Te Poari Mātauranga | Academic Board (AB)
   • QAB Minutes, Site – Te Poari Whai Kounga | Quality Alignment Board (QAB)
   • Ako Ahimura Minutes, Site – Ako Ahimura | Learning & Teaching (AALTC)

4.2. Delegated Authority & Subcommittee Reports

That the Committee receive the notification of the following delegated activities

1. Grade Approvals Committee Semester X Grade Approvals
2. [Committee/Group Name – Minutes/Notes]
3. Completions [Link to documents]

4.3. Oversight Reporting

That the Committee receive and review the following quality oversight reporting

1. Course Evaluation and Planning (CEP) Reports (Progress of engagement) – PowerBI Portal
2. Affected Performance Considerations (Volume by course, Themes, No. approval/declines) – PowerBI Portal
3. Resubmissions/Reassessment (Volume by course, Themes, No. approval/declines) – PowerBI Portal
4. Unit and Achievement Standards (Review of Versions for next delivery cycle) – [link to report]

5. Kupu Whakamutunga | Closing

5.1 Important Dates

• Next meeting: 05-08-2020
• Agenda item submission due two weeks prior to meeting

5.2 Committee Self-Assessment

• Topic: [The Committee’s handling of Covid related issues]-PAQC Self-Assessment for Semester 1, 2020

5.3 Ētahi Kaupapa Anō | Any Other Business (AOB)

5.4 Karakia

Version Tracking

First release:  2020-06-21