Academic & Examination Board The AIS Cognita Advisory Board has appointed the following as members of the Academic Board and Examinations Board as required by the Private Education Act. | Dr Nick Miller | Principal | | Mr Tony Gravina | Assistant Principal - HR and School Operations | | Mr Damian Ferguson | General Manager Finance & Administration | | Dr Nick Miller | Acting Head of Secondary School | | Mr Peter Allison | Acting Head of Elementary School |
Academic Board ResponsibilitiesThe Academic Board shall have the following responsibilities:
a. To develop and review the policies and procedures on all academic matters of AIS, including but not limited to academic quality assurance measures; and
b. To facilitate the implementation of and compliance with such policies. The Academic Board shall:
a. Develop a set of standards to ensure the academic quality of every course to be offered or provided by AIS, including but not limited to:
i. The content of the modules or subjects of the course;
ii. The duration of the course; and
iii. The appropriate entry and graduation requirements; b. Approve each person to be deployed to teach any course offered or provided by AIS or any module or subject thereof; after determining that the person possesses the minimum qualifications and experience; and c. Review the policies and procedures at least once a year. The Academic Board may comprise various subgroups looking into the academic rigor of courses in different disciplines or subject areas. Examinations Board ResponsibilitiesThe Examinations Board shall have the responsibility to develop examination and assessment procedures, including but not limited to: - The security of examination scripts and answer scripts;
- the conduct of examinations and assessments;
- the of duties and responsibilities of invigilators and markers;
- the moderation of examination and assessment marks; and
- the handling appeals from students with regard to examination or assessments.
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