Independent student members of the Quality Assessment Committee

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Independent student members of the Quality Assessment Committee About the OfS: The Office for Students (OfS) is the independent regulator of higher education in England and we regulate on behalf of all students. We protect the interests of students by supporting a diverse and independent higher education sector. Our primary aim is delivering positive outcomes for students – past, present, and future. Our strategy for 2025-2030 sets out our four attitudes that shape how we regulate: ambitious, collaborative, vigilant and vocal. About the role: We are looking to appoint two student members to join the OfS Quality Assessment Committee (QAC). This committee helps the OfS to make decisions about the quality of higher education, including giving advice when universities or colleges apply for the right to award degrees. The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (HERA) sets out the QAC’s role in giving advice on how the OfS assesses the quality and standards of higher education at universities and colleges, including those wanting to join the OfS register. The OfS is also responsible for assessing whether universities and colleges should be authorised to award degrees. This process is des...