Proposed Higher Education Standards Framework
In April 2014, the Higher Education Standards Panel invited feedback on the complete proposed revised standards Framework (except in relation to Provider Category Standards) which incorporated all of the feedback from previous consultations. The Panel received 87 submissions in response to the Call for Comment three.
A stakeholder Information Session for clarification and initial feedback took place on 14 May 2014. A Q&A session was held as part of the Information Session and a report on the session as well as the Panel Chair's presentation are available to download.
The Panel released a response to the feedback on the third Call for Comment in Communique 12.
Information Session
A stakeholder information session was held by the Higher Education Standards Panel (the Panel) on Wednesday 14 May 2014. This information session was an opportunity for stakeholders to gain clarification and seek initial feedback from the Panel on the Proposed Higher Education Standards Framework. A Q&A session was held as part of the Information Session.
Downloads:
- HESP Information Session Presentation - 14 May 14
- Communiqué 11 - Report on HESP Information Session on 14 May 2014
Consultation documents:
- HES Call for Comment Number 3 & Background Paper - April 2014
- Proposed Higher Education Standards Framework Consultation Draft - April 2014
- Erratum - Proposed Higher Education Standards Framework Consultation Draft
Background information:
- Comparison of the ESOS National Code 2007 Parts C & D to the Proposed Higher Education Standards Framework - April 2014
- Comparison of Part A (Standards for Higher Education) of the Proposed Higher Education Standards Framework to requirements of the current Framework - April 2014
- Comparison of Part B (Criteria for Higher Education Providers) of the Proposed Higher Education Standards Framework to requirements of the current Framework - April 2014
- Comparison of Part D (Definitions and Explanations of Terms) of the Proposed Higher Education Standards Framework to requirements of the current Framework - April 2014
- Elements of the current Higher Education Standards Framework that are not covered by the Proposed Framework - April 2014
Please note
The background information is not part of the consultation documentation; it is a resource for those who are interested in how the proposed Framework compares to existing requirements.
The Panel does not regulate the higher education sector. Please continue to liaise with TEQSA in relation to TEQSA's interpretation and application of the current Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2011 for regulatory purposes.