What are the results and what do they tell us? How can we improve?

The UTS review framework is based on the quality management cycle of PLAN, DO, REVIEW, IMPROVE and consists of two main components, embedded and thematic reviews, with provision for discretionary reviews to be initiated by the Vice-Chancellor, as deemed appropriate.

Embedded reviews are based on the notion of continuous improvement and are implicit in the PLAN, DO, REVIEW, IMPROVE cycle. Thematic reviews are normally focused on reviewing an issue or activity related to the achievement of the strategic objectives of the University. This form of review should generally be a major component of a broader change management initiative with which the University is involved.

The Governance Support Unit website has a list of main UTS reviews which were undertaken since 2000.

"Closing the loop" has been a focus for the University since 2005. Closing the loop refers to the application of the quality management cycle to all activities, with particular focus on acting on the data and information collected through reviews to achieve continuous improvement.

2006 Thematic Review Schedule (DOC) (Staff access only)

Policies, plans and reports

• UTS Key Performance Indicators
• Review of the Review Function Final Report February 2005 (DOC) (Staff access only)
• Student Administration Service Delivery Review
• Shopfront Review - September 2006 (DOC) (Staff access only)

Quality

• Quality assurance stocktake 2004 Report and Recommendations (DOC) (UTS staff access only)
• Quality assurance stocktake 2004 Management Response  (DOC) (UTS staff access only)
• Self Audit Report: Quality Assurance for the Research & Development Area at UTS 2004 (DOC) (UTS staff access only)
• Academic and Organisational Profile 2001-2010: Report to the Vice-Chancellor (DOC) (UTS staff access only)
• The UTS Academic Profile: Vice-Chancellor's Intentions and Recommendations in Support of the University's Strategic Plans (DOC) (UTS staff access only)

Reviews

• 2007

CERCS

• Centres for Enterprise, Research and/or Community Services