Case studies

Quality Processes in Six Higher Education Institutions

The six institutions that are the focus of the case studies provide a description of quality processes within different types of Institutions of Higher Education. The processes have been described by an individual within each establishment who has, at some level, responsibility for quality initiatives. The cases are illustrative only and are not intended to represent what happens in all institutions of the types that are identified.

Mini case: Excellence at UC Cork

A short report of two quality enhancement innovations by Professor Ciaran Murphy that have greatly benefitted his students at University College Cork.

Being the Best: Wharton’s ‘Management 100’ programme

The Wharton School was the first collegiate business school and, 125 years later, is still consistently ranked best in the world. The four year undergraduate programme starts with ‘Management 100’ – a leadership course through which three teachers transform 650 students into high-performing team players.

Case study on formative evaluation on WebCT

This study of formative evaluation of courses was conducted in semester 1 and 2, 2005/06 in the Business School, Oxford Brookes University. In the process the effectiveness and purpose of the anonymous response facility of WebCT was tested and assessed. Analysis of the views voiced by the participants suggest that lecturers attach greater importance to formal formative feedback than do the students themselves.

Case studies on student support

From the University of Ulster: eleven case studies and supporting documentation on student support initiatives

City University's new teaching room technologies

This case study in the April 08 edition of AV Magazine describes what City University is doing to improve teaching quality - by means of the largest ever roll-out of teaching room technologies. 10% of the budget was earmarked for user training.

MBA accreditation and reputation

This article from The Independent, 16 April 08, about the link between MBA accreditation and reputation, was informed by QuBE Partners Jeanette Purcell (CEO of AMBA) and Cass Prof Clive Holtham (QuBE project director) - who included a 'plug' for QuBE.