School reviews

ANU has a long history of academic excellence. Five-yearly independent reviews of academic schools and departments have been introduced to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of our research and teaching, underpinned by efficient and effective services.

The purpose of school reviews is to undertake an independent evidenced-based assessment to ensure the school’s activities contribute effectively to achieving the University’s Strategic Plan, recognise areas of excellence, and to identify opportunities and make recommendations on areas for improvement.


Pre review

Document/Procedure Description
ANU School Review - Timeline (PDF, 87 KB) Outlines when different stages of the review process should occur. 
ANU School Review - Role Statements (DOCX, 71 KB) A summary of the roles and responsibilities of each of the key stakeholders in the review process.
ANU School Review - Guidelines for schools (DOCX, 84 KB) Guidelines for Schools on procedures and processes for managing a school review.
ANU School Review - Terms of Reference (DOCX, 2.72 MB) The standard Terms of Reference to be used as a guide when establishing the requirement for a school’s review.
ANU School Review - Self-evaluation report template (DOCX,2.73 MB) Template for a School to complete their Self-Evaluation report.
ANU School Review - Guidelines for panel members (DOCX, 48 KB) Guidelines to assist panel member in the preparation for, and conduct of, the review.
ANU School Review - Guidelines for students meeting review panel (PDF, 109 KB) Brief overview of the School review process and what students can expect during the meeting with the review panel.

Review

Document/Procedure Description
ANU School Review - Site visit schedule template (DOCX, 67 KB)            Template for the site visit, including recommendation of who the panel should meet during their visit.

Post Review

 

Document/Procedure Description
ANU School Review - 12-month progress report template (DOCX, 2.77 MB)            Template for a School to complete their 12-month progress report.
ANU School Review - Panel report template (DOCX, 2.72 MB)            Template for the Panel to summarise commendations and recommendations within executive summary. 
ANU School Review - School response to panel template (DOCX, 2.73 MB)            Template for a School response to the Panel report.