All Staff


Quality and Standards Office (QSO)


The Quality and Standards Office (QSO) provides advice on issues related to quality and standards for academic programmes to ensure University and national expectations are met. Quality requirements are set out in the Quality Manual, relevant to all University departments and available online.


For information on all aspects of quality from validation to collaborative provision either:


Visit our webpages – www.canterbury.ac.uk/support/quality-and-standards-office/


Email our support helpline – qso.support@canterbury.ac.uk


Attend a session – see below or if you prefer, we will deliver sessions direct, just email the helpline.


Induction and Training for New External Examiners


Dates: 17 October ........................... Times to be advised 12 December ........................ Times to be advised 10 April ................................ Times to be advised


Validating New Programmes Target audience:


All staff wishing to validate a new programme Dates and times:


Courses will be run on a termly basis. Check the Staff Development webpages for details.


Making Effective Use of University Regulations


Dates and times: 14 November ........................9.00am - 10.00am 20 February ................... ........9.00am - 10.00am 24 April ........................……..9.00am - 10.00am


Programmes Delivered in Collaboration Target audience:


University Programme Directors and Link Tutors


Dates and times: 22 November…………………9.00am - 10.00am 28 February ...........................9.00am - 10.00am 2 May.………………………9.00am - 10.00am


Exam Boards – for Chairs & Deputy Chairs


Dates and times: 30 November…………………9.00am - 10.00am 8 March...............................9.00am - 10.00am 10 May………………………..9.00am - 10.00am


Registry Support for Exam Boards


Dates and times: 5 February ...........................11.00am - 12.00pm


Developing National and International Partnerships Led by:


Quality & Standards Office and Partnerships Directorate Dates and times:


Courses run termly check Staff Development webpages for details. Recruitment and Selection


E-Recruitment What is it?


E-recruitment provides a fully automated process for recruitment, from selection through to appointment; candidates apply online, allowing recruiting managers to process applications electronically.


Who needs access?


The system is also used for staff contract changes so it is essential for anyone involved in staff recruitment, managing staff and interviewing to have access.


How do I get access? To gain access, please complete a ‘Request for Access’ form available from the E-recruitment link on StaffNET


For further information, contact: hr@canterbury.ac.uk


VT2000/VTS - Sessional Staff Payments System What is it?


VT2000 and VTS is the University system which administers contracts and payments for Academic Sessional staff, eliminating the need for paper timesheets. Claims will only be accepted if submitted via the VTS system.


Who needs access?


All Academic Sessional staff paid on an hourly/fee basis and Professional Service Staff involved in the administration of sessional contracts and payments.


How do I get access?


New Sessional Staff should liaise with their department administrator for an introduction to the VTS system. Guidance can also be found on the HR & OD webpages. New administrators requiring access to VT2000 should ask their Head of Department to email HR & OD to request this.


For further information, contact: hr@canterbury.ac.uk 12 Book places online and for further information: www.canterbury.ac.uk/staff-development E: staff.development@canterbury.ac.uk T: 01227 (78) 2746


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