PROGRESSION AND AWARD BOARD POLICY
1. Introduction
The Progression and Award Board (PAB) Policy relates to all courses validated by Sheffield Hallam University including those delivered at partner organisations.
The University Academic Board formally confers awards of the University. Academic Board has delegated to PABs acting on its behalf, the conferment of awards and credit to individual students, subject to University regulations and policies and course specific requirements.
2. Purpose and role
The purpose of PABs is to confirm accurate results to students who are:
• progressing to the next level of study
• achieving an award or academic credit
The role of PABs are to:
• confirm that all assessment has been conducted in accordance with the current course document and approved module descriptors
• ensure that the assessment and marking of students has been conducted in accordance with University regulations (and PSRB requirements where appropriate)
3. Constitution
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Associate Dean Teaching and Learning (Chair)
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Senior Academic Leaders from each School/Institute
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Associate Director Records and Assessment
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Head of Student Assessment
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Senior Administrator (Records and Assessment) (Secretary)
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4. Timing and conduct of Assessment Boards
Meetings of Boards take place when it is most sensible for the timely progression and award of students. An annual schedule of meetings will be co-ordinated centrally and communicated to members of the Boards.
