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Quality Management

Photograph of PVC Geoff Scott Welcome to Quality Management at UWS. The Office of Planning and Quality (OPQ) team is led by Professor Geoff Scott, Pro Vice-Chancellor Quality (opens in a new window)(PDF, 24Kb).

OPQ coordinates University quality management initiatives; provides advice on strategic planning and review activities and provides information for tracking and improving performance.

Management of quality at UWS is underpinned by an overall quality management framework (opens in a new window)(PDF, 22Kb). This framework has been developed and tested over the past decade in consultation with higher education systems around the world and in partnership with a range of Australian universities. For additional information, refer to the UWS Resources on Quality Management.

AUQA Audit

The Cycle 1 Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA) audit of UWS occurred in 2006. AUQA undertakes major audits of all Australian universities as part of a five-year review cycle.

The UWS AUQA Cycle 1 Report (opens in a new window)(January 2007) (PDF, 274Kb) details the Audit Panel's findings: recommendations, affirmations and commendations. Overall the audit delivered a very positive assessment of the University's progress against its mission and objectives and its overall quality management system. The identified areas for improvement are being addressed by the University.

The AUQA Cycle 2 audit for UWS is scheduled for 9-12 May 2011. Planning for Cycle 2 is underway.

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Planning and Review

OPQ assists with coordinating the University's integrated planning and review processes. For more information refer to the UWS Reviews Policy (opens in a new window).

Tracking and Improving Performance

The University takes an evidence-based approach to continuous improvement. Management information is derived from a range of sources to identify and address key areas for improvement.