...believe an annual student satisfaction survey is needed

Article Abstract:

The vice-president, education, of the National Union of Students (NUS) argues that the annual student satisfaction survey, which has been proposed by the government and has the backing of the NUS, is needed in the UK in order to help prospective students make informed choices about which courses and universities would be best for them. It is argued that while there are already sources of information such as prospectuses, open days, Universities and Colleges Admissions Service points and Quality Assurance Agency audit reports, these are not really enough as they are either explicitly trying to promote an institution or rely too heavily on second- or even third-hand information.

Educational aspects, College, Choice of, College choice

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'Sexy' courses trail traditional in student poll

Article Abstract:

Students at universities in the UK are more satisfied with traditional academic subjects, such as history, philosophy and the sciences, than they are with new vocational disciplines, such as media studies, according to the first national survey of student satisfaction. The survey revealed that students taking philosophy, theology and religious studies were most satisfied, giving the subject a median satisfaction score of 4.3 out of five, while students taking art and design were the least satisfied, giving the subject a satisfaction rating of 3.7 out of five.

Students, College, Surveys, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, College students

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Schwartz has picked up the ball. Let's run with it

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the university admissions system in the United Kingdom and the recommendations of the Schwartz review of the system. It is hoped that the Schwartz review will lead to the higher education sector addressing the issues raised in a spirit of critical self-awareness that remains alert to the principles of the big picture and which is informed by historical experience and that resists any moves to narrow the debate down to the merely practical and technical.

Organizational history, Analysis, College admissions, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Reorganization and restructuring, Company organization

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