Implementation Plan
| Recommendation | Proposed Follow-up | Responsibility for Leading Follow-up | Timeline for Addressing Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. MEng program | Review feasibility and desirability of direct application to MEng programs. | Department Head | Completed. Direct application to MEng programmes will be effective from the 2023-2024 academic year. |
| 2. Streamlining Processes | Efforts are underway to shorten the approvals process at the top end through greater delegations. | Principal | Ongoing. Approvals and administration required for conference travel were greatly simplified in February 2018. |
| 3. Online student progress system | Implement a robust student progress reporting process across the Graduate School. | Dean of Graduate Studies, Department Head |
Ongoing. DGS has implemented a uniform progress reporting process across all programmes. Implementation of an online process is continuing. (Dec 2018). |
| 4. Online application system | Implement an online application process for Graduate School. | Dean of Graduate Studies | Completed. |
| 5. Reduce time needed to obtain security clearance | Streamline the process to make it more efficient. | Dean of Graduate Studies | Completed. Will required ongoing monitoring and adjustment. |