Following the conditional approval of any new programme, qualification, major subject or endorsement, the Committee on University Academic Programmes (CUAP) requires a Graduating Year Review (GYR). These are usually held within three years of the graduation of the first cohort of students.
The Quality Advancement Unit's role is to provide administrative and secretarial support in respect of each GYR.
The GYR Handbook outlines the process in detail including, timeframes, roles and responsibilities and includes tips for completion.
A Self Review Template is to be completed by the Programme Coordinator and submitted to QAU by 30 April.
A GYR Workshop, facilitated by the University's CUAP Representative, Professor Tim Cooper, Dean of Learning and Teaching, offers guidance to Self-Review Coordinators around preparation for GYRs and the types of evidence required.
The 2025 online workshop will be held on Monday, 3 March from 3:30–5:00pm. Please contact Megan Wilson, QAU Reviews Manager, to register or for further information.
Email m.wilson@otago.ac.nz
For more information, or if you have queries about the scheduling of a GYR, please contact Matt Angel or your Divisional Specialist based in Academic Committees and Services.
Email matt.angel@otago.ac.nz
Academic Committees and Services
Annual Programme Reports
Annual Programme Reports (APRs) should be utilised to support the GYR process. For more information about APRs visit:
http://www.otago.ac.nz/administration/academiccommittees/proformas.html#Graduating_Year_Review__GYR_
