Initiative Description

In September 2022 an Online Assessment Working Group was established under the chair of Professor Marie Clarke, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, to inform university wide policy on online assessment.  Members have been drawn from the academic community, relevant support functions and the UCD Student’s Union.  The working group will report to the University Management Team Education Group (UMT EG), with updates as necessary to the Academic Council and its Executive Committee.

Programme of work

1. Conduct a university-wide consultation process to explore current online assessment practices and areas for development.
2. Consider the evidence and data relating to both the pedagogy and the operation of online assessment, to best inform approaches for its adoption in UCD.
3. Consider and make recommendations relating to resources to best support online assessment.
4. Ensure that the project approach upholds, at all stages, the promotion of academic integrity, access, quality assurance in academic delivery, and data security.
5. Consider and make recommendations relating to necessary training and supports for faculty, staff, and students to ensure the successful implementation of online assessment.
6. Be cognisant of possible changes to existing policies and regulations, and to notify the appropriate governance body in a timely manner.
7. Agree and oversee university-wide communications relating to the implementation of online assessment, if adopted.
8. Consider and report on benefits and risks of the implementation of online assessment and provide appropriate mitigation measures in respect of the latter.