The Review Signpost

23 Sep 2022

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Catch all the latest Institutional Review (IR) updates directly from the Quality Enhancement Unit's (QEU) Office.

It’s Review Time

UCC is undergoing a National Institutional Quality Review (CINNTE) in March 2023. The Institutional Review (IR) happens every seven years. It is a UCC-wide, external evaluation by an expert review group to determine how UCC effectively arranges its quality in everything we do. As part of the process, the University is required to submit two reports at the end of 2022. These reports are known as the Institutional Self- Evaluation Report (ISER) and the Institutional Profile (IP).

What are the ISER and IP?

The Institutional Self- Evaluation Report (ISER) and Institutional Profile (IP) serve to visually demonstrate the quality, and effectiveness of UCC's provision of education, training, research, and related services.

The Road to Institutional Review

Pre-Site Visit

October 2022

• Case Study Symposium.
• Consultation with UCC staff and students

December 2022

• ISER and IP finalised and submitted to QQI.

Site Visit

March 2023

• Main review Site Visit by external review group / panel.

Post-Site Visit

April 2023 onwards

• Review Report submitted to UCC by Review Panel.
• Implementation Plan submitted to QQI by UCC.
• For a more detailed timeline of the Road to Institutional Review, visit the QEU webpage.

‘Institutional Review and You' Video Series

Be sure to catch our 'Institutional Review and You' video series on our QEU webpage to learn more about what the Institutional Review is, what is required and who is involved.

Abbreviations:

• ISER – Institutional Self-Evaluation Report
• IP – Institutional Profile
• QQI – Quality and Qualifications Ireland