Review Method Development Group (RMDG)
The Review Method Development Group (RMDG) will make recommendations to the Access Recognition and Licensing Committee (ARLC), on the development of the AVA review method.
Remit
The RMDG will:
- make recommendations on, and oversee the review and development of, the AVA review method
- advise the ARLC on other associated changes to the Recognition Scheme that may result from proposed developments
Membership specification
- the Chair (who will be a member of the ARLC)
- Between six and eight others. Members will be current AVA reviewers, and will include AVA officers, as well as those working in the FE and/or HE sectors
- QAA officers will be in attendance, as appropriate, to support and advise the Group.
Membership is intended to bring together a group of individuals with expertise relevant to RMDG’s remit, rather than on the basis of representation of particular constituencies, and membership is not transferable
Appointment to the RMDG
All appointments and reappointments are made by the ARLC.
Term of office
Members are appointed to the RMDG for one year, with a possible extension for a further term of one year.
Quorum
Meetings of the RMDG are quorate when at least 50 per cent of members (including the Chair, or a nominated deputy) are present.
Frequency of meetings
The RMDG will meet four times during the 2009-10 academic year.