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The Programme Development & Approval Sub-Committee (PDASC) is chaired by the Director of King’s Academy and brings together representatives from all faculties (Institutes/Schools) and key professional services staff to recommend final programme approval to the Academic Board.

The Programme Development and Approval Sub-Committee is responsible for the University’s curriculum portfolio, advising the College Education Committee and Academic Board on:

  • the strategic development of new programmes, including programmes with new collaborative activities
  • the level of college compliance with external regulatory bodies such as the Office for Students and the Consumer Protection legislation
  • the extent to which the University’s curriculum complies with sector recognised standards.

Prior to submitting papers to PDASC, Faculties undertake discussions to identify likely resource requirements (including Marketing, IT, Library Services, Student Support, Admissions and Outreach), with the meetings of the Sub-Committee focusing on the academic content of proposed new programmes.

Reporting

  • The Student Consumer and Protection Board reports into PDASC
  • The Sub-Committee reports to the College Education Committee (CEC).

 To find out more about role of the University's committees, read the Ordinances.

Meetings

The Sub-Committee will meet up to five times a year.

2025

  • Wednesday 19th March 2025, 14.00-16.00, Glass Suite 1, 2 & 3, Franklin-Wilkins Building. Paper submission deadline: 17.00, 26 February 2025
  • Wednesday 14th May 2025, 14.00-16.00, Glass Suite 1, 2 & 3, Franklin-Wilkins Building. Paper submission deadline: 17.00, 23 April 2025
  • Wednesday 9th July 2025, 14.00-16.00, Council Room, Strand Campus. Paper submission deadline: 17.00, 18 June 2025.

Membership

  • Chair - Nominated by the Vice Principal Education and Student Success, current chair is Academic Director, King’s Academy
  • Deputy Chair - Nominated by the Chair from among the members of the Sub-Committee
  • Director of Academic Quality
  • Associate Director Academic Regulations, Quality and Standards
  • Associate Director of Academic Affairs
  • Head of Collaborative Provision
  • Director of Digital Education
  • KCLSU Sabbatical Officers - Vice-President for Education (Health) and Vice-President for Education (Arts and Sciences)
  • One Faculty (Institute/School) Member - Normally the Dean/Vice Deans of Education or the Chair of the Faculty Approval Panel (or equivalent)
  • Faculty Quality Assurance Managers - One from Health and one from Arts and Sciences
  • Representative from Data Governance and Security - Currently Head of Course Information
  • Representative from Marketing
  • Representative from Estates and Facilities
  • Quality Assurance Manager (Taught Curriculum) - Secretary to the meeting. Programme Proposers are also invited when their proposals is being discussed. Alternates are required for all members.