# Quality Manual

**Source**: https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/
**Parent**: https://tl.hku.hk/plagiarism/

## Quality Manual

## CONTENTS

| 1. | Overview of Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Curricula |
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| 1.1 | [Introduction](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-1) |
| 1.2 | [Outcomes Based Approach to Student Learning](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-2) |
| 1.3 | [Teaching-research nexus](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-3) |
| 1.4 | [Graduate attributes](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-4) |
| 1.5 | [Common features of undergraduate curricula](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-5) |
| 1.6 | [Common features of taught postgraduate curricula](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-6) |
| 1.7 | [Common Core Curriculum](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-7) |
| 1.8 | [Language enhancement](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-8) |
| 1.9 | [Artificial intelligence literacy](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-9) |
| 1.10 | [Enhancement of communicative competency](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-10) |
| 1.11 | [Co-operative Education](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-11) |
| 1.12 | [Experiential learning](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-12) |
| 1.13 | [Learning outside Hong Kong](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-13) |
| 1.14 | [Generative Artificial Intelligence for Teaching and Learning](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-14) |
| 1.15 | [Regulations and student handbooks for undergraduate and taught postgraduate curricula](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-1/#section-1-15) |

| 2. | Framework for Quality Assurance and Quality Enhancement |
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| 2.1 | [Approach and guiding principles](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-2/#section-2-1) |
| 2.2 | [Governance and administration](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-2/#section-2-2) |
| 2.3 | [Roles and responsibilities](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-2/#section-2-3) |
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| 3. | Curriculum Development and Approval |
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| 3.1 | [Development and approval of new curricula](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-3/#section-3-1) |
| 3.2 | [Development and approval of new disciplinary courses](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-3/#section-3-2) |
| 3.3 | [Changes to existing taught curricula, programmes and disciplinary courses](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-3/#section-3-3) |
| 3.4 | [Suspension and sun-setting arrangements](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-3/#section-3-4) |
| 3.5 | [Development and approval of the Collaborative Online International Learning Courses](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-3/#section-3-5) |
| 3.6 | [Approval processes for Common Core, language enhancement and the mandated artificial intelligence literacy courses](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-3/#section-3-6) |
| 3.7 | [Approval processes for HKU Horizons programme](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-3/#section-3-7) |
| 3.8 | [Approval processes for Bachelor of Arts and Sciences core courses](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-3/#section-3-8) |
| 3.9 | [Approving authorities for curriculum matters](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-3/#section-3-9) |

| 4. | Monitoring and Review of Teaching and Learning Quality |
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| 4.1 | [Monitoring and review](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-4/#section-4-1) |
| 4.2 | [Quality enhancement and improvement](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-4/#section-4-2) |
| 4.3 | [Institutional surveys of student learning experiences](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-4/#section-4-3) |
| 4.4 | [Student feedback on teaching and learning](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-4/#section-4-4) |
| 4.5 | [External Examiners and international benchmarking](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-4/#section-4-5) |
| 4.6 | [Professional accreditation and external benchmarking](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-4/#section-4-6) |
| 4.7 | [Faculty-level consultations with students and other stakeholders](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-4/#section-4-7) |
| 4.8 | [Programme Learning Outcome Achievement Scheme](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-4/#section-4-8) |
| 4.9 | [Curriculum reviews](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-4/#section-4-9) |
| 4.10 | [Faculty development plans](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-4/#section-4-10) |
| 4.11 | [Academic reviews of Faculties and other institutes/schools/centres/units](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-4/#section-4-11) |
| 4.12 | [Quality Assurance Council audits](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-4/#section-4-12) |

| 5. | Assessment Policy and Regulations |
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| 5.1 | [University Assessment Policy](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-5/#section-5-1) |
| 5.2 | [Procedures and regulations](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-5/#section-5-2) |
| 5.3 | [Appeals against results of examinations or other forms of assessment](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-5/#section-5-3) |
| 5.4 | [Academic integrity and plagiarism](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-5/#section-5-4) |

| 6. | Recognition and Development of Teaching Excellence |
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| 6.1 | [Approach](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-6/#section-6-1) |
| 6.2 | [Recognition and reward of good teaching](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-6/#section-6-2) |
| 6.3 | [Professional development and support for teaching staff](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-6/#section-6-3) |
| 6.4 | [Teaching Development Grant](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-6/#section-6-4) |

| 7. | Teaching and Learning Support and Student Resources |
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| 7.1 | [Approach](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-1) |
| 7.2 | [E-learning support](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-2) |
| 7.3 | [Classrooms and IT services](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-3) |
| 7.4 | [Student Information System](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-4) |
| 7.5 | [Libraries](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-5) |
| 7.6 | [Academic advising](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-6) |
| 7.7 | [First year experience and academic induction](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-7) |
| 7.8 | [Student scholarship](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-8) |
| 7.9 | [Student affairs and resources](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-9) |
| 7.10 | [Residential education](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-10) |
| 7.11 | [Sports and exercises](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-11) |
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| 7.12 | [Health service](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-12) |
| 7.13 | [Services for students with special educational needs](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-13) |
| 7.14 | [Discrimination and harassment](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-14) |
| 7.15 | [Student complaints and grievances](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-7/#section-7-15) |

| 8. | Research Postgraduate Education |
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| 8.1 | [Introduction](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-8/#section-8-1) |
| 8.2 | [Organisational structure of research postgraduate education](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-8/#section-8-2) |
| 8.3 | [Educational aims and learning outcomes for research postgraduate education](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-8/#section-8-3) |
| 8.4 | [Regulations and procedures](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-8/#section-8-4) |
| 8.5 | [Good practices and guidelines](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-8/#section-8-5) |
| 8.6 | [Quality assurance and quality enhancement](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-8/#section-8-6) |

| 9. | Professional Doctorates |
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| 9.1 | [Introduction](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-9/#section-9-1) |
| 9.2 | [Quality assurance framework](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-9/#section-9-2) |
| 9.3 | [Admissions](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-9/#section-9-3) |
| 9.4 | [Progress monitoring](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-9/#section-9-4) |
| 9.5 | [Student feedback](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/chapter-9/#section-9-5) |

[Abbreviations and Acronyms](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/abbreviations-and-acronyms/)

[Appendices](https://tl.hku.hk/quality-manual/appendices/)