Dr Paschalia Patsala Joins the BAC Higher Education Focus Group
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10 April 2017

Dr Paschalia Patsala Joins the BAC Higher Education Focus Group

The British Accreditation Council (BAC) held its 1st Higher Education Focus Group meeting at its head office in Central London on Monday, 27 March, 2017. Significant discussions were held concerning the Quality Assurance standards of Higher Education (HE) in the UK and internationally. Dr Paschalia Patsala was invited to join the Focus Group as a representative of HE Institutions overseas due to her experience in BAC Accreditation Audits, having administered and taught in Programmes of three different UK Universities.

The Focus Group Members have been directly appointed by BAC and consist of two Senior Inspectors (Dr Jeff Butel and Dr Peter Findlay), four representatives from Higher Education Institutions (Dr Frances Robinson from the University of Buckingham, Dr Judith Webster from the Imperial College London, Dr Paschalia Patsala from the University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College, and Ms. Pam Tatlow from MillionPlus), as well as one student representative (Ms. Bella Weil).

Dr Paschalia Patsala Joins the BAC Higher Education Focus Group

The meeting was chaired by Paul Fear, BAC Chief Executive, and its role was to provide feedback on updated Higher Education standards against which Institutions who seek accreditation will be inspected and judged. Held in a very productive atmosphere, BAC Staff and Attendees were introduced to BAC as well as the focus group objectives and outcomes. Interested parties were made aware of BAC Standards and their implementation, and hands-on-practice sessions included the consideration of existing standards, potential changes as well as the next steps to be taken.

Dr Paschalia Patsala Joins the BAC Higher Education Focus Group

Dr. Patsala, who feels fortunate participating in this and forthcoming meetings, explained that the responsibilities of the Higher Education focus group are to hold an advisory role to ensure standards are met, and to provide feedback as well as recommendations aiming towards higher standards. Overall, the 1st meeting indicated that quality and excellence constitute a continuous, collaborative, arduous journey. 

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