What the MIS progression decisions report shows

What the MIS progression decisions report shows
The Management Information System (MIS) progression decisions report (sample below) should be used where the
full breakdown of progression decisions requires analysis, particularly where progression has been highlighted as
an area of interest in the programme dataset report. The report also facilitates a detailed comparison of all
programmes alongside one another. Summaries of this data feature on the progression section of the programme
dataset (ie progression and retention indicators – see columns no. 15 and 16 below). See separate guidance which
outlines how programme level performance reviews should be conducted.
The report shows progression decisions of undergraduate and postgraduate students, from one year of their
programme to the next through to completion. It covers programmes delivered at all levels, studied in full-time
mode (includes previously full-time and distance learning). Data is extracted early October to show the end of
session ie including the reassessment period. Please note: reference is made to the old levels of study (ie 1, 2, 3) –
these are to be translated into the revised National Qualifications Framework (NQF) levels (ie 4, 5, 6) until this is
amended. Part-time students are not currently included as overall ‘progression’ rates are skewed when reporting
part-time patterns of study that do not follow that of full-time students. The Department of Academic Quality are
seeking to enhance the reports available to better suit provision that does not follow the standard full-time
undergraduate framework.
All staff can access this data through the staff portal: ‘systems’ tab | Enterprise Information Portal (EIP) | ‘DAQ MIS
reports’ tab – no account is required to log-on. Full details on all the reports available and how to produce relevant
data can be found on the Department of Academic Quality (DAQ) website: dmu.ac.uk/data. Please contact Suzanne
Nelson, Quality Officer (Performance Analysis) on x8310 or email: snelson@dmu.ac.uk with any queries.
The numbered columns on the sample report below map directly to the corresponding numbered rows on the
subsequent explanatory table. These should be used alongside one another for clarification on what the report
shows, how the data is calculated and what it includes/excludes.
SAMPLE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
The MIS progression decisions report shows, by column (keys to the PAB and stage codes used are on page 3):
Column No.
1
Enrolled
Description
PAB Code
Stage
Code
The number of students enrolled on a programme.
-
-
•
Includes full-time, year placement and distance learning
modes of study (depending on options selected). Covers all
levels of study, both undergraduate and postgraduate.
Includes collaborative partner locations (where applicable).
•
Excludes part-time mode of study.
•
Includes students enrolled on the whole level of study, not
higher levels being reassessed in odd modules failed
previously.
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•
Exceptionally, the number of enrolled students can be less
than the total number of students as they may appear in
more than one progression category. This occurs where a
student has interrupted or transferred, yet has been given a
PAB code at the assessment board.
2
Withdrew
before 1 Dec
The number of students who withdrew from the programme
before 1st December for reasons other than academic failure
or internal transfer.
None
TE
3
Interrupt
The number of students on interrupted studies.
-
IT, IU
4
Transfer
The number of students who transferred to another
programme within the University during the academic session.
-
TR
Total
Withdraw
The number of students who withdrew from the programme
for reasons other than academic failure or internal transfer.
None, C, or
not T
TE
5
•
Includes those featuring in the ‘pre 1 Dec withdrawals’
column.
6
Intended
Award
The number of students who gained their intended final award
are and leaving DMU (actual award = qualification aim).
A, H
7
Interim &
Leave
The number of students who gained an interim award and are
leaving DMU (actual award ≠ qualification aim).
A, H
8
Interim &
Cont
The number of students who gained an interim award and are
continuing at DMU.
B
9
Proceed
The number of students who are proceeding with or without
failed modules.
J, K, P, Z, I
10
Placement
The number of students who are proceeding to a placement
year.
D, F
11
Not Proceed
The number of students not proceeding because of
outstanding failed modules.
G, L, M, N, R,
S, X
12
Ext
Examined
The number of students whose results are unknown as they
are externally examined.
U, V
13
Not
Finalised
The number of students with a query on the student decision
that has not yet been finalised.
E, Q, W
14
Terminate
The number of students who are terminated because of
academic failure.
T
15
Progression
Indicator
The percentage of students enrolled at the start of the year on
a programme level who are able to proceed to the next level of
study at the end of the session. Able to proceed defined as:
• achieving an interim award and continuing
• proceeding with or without failed modules
• proceeding to a placement year
Interim &
Cont (B) plus
Placement
(D, F) plus
Proceed
(J, K, P, Z, I)
16
Retention
Indicator
The percentage of students enrolled at the start of the year on
a programme level who are able to be retained at the end of
the session, defined as:
• the population of students represented in the progression
indicator (above), plus:
• not proceeding due to outstanding failed modules
• interrupted
Progression
Indicator
(B, D, F, J, K,
P, Z, I) plus
Not Proceed
(G, L, M, N,
R, S, X)
TE
and/or
ER, ET,
IT, IU
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PAB code key:
PAB Code
Description
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Z
Achieved an award, leaving DMU
Achieved an award and continuing at DMU
No award, not failed but leaving DMU
Progress to placement
Waiting for results
Progress to placement carrying fails and/or defers
Cannot progress – resits and/or defers required for HND
Leaving DMU with institutional credits
Progress to non-accredited
Progress to DipHE only
Progress to ordinary (non-honours) degree only
Cannot progress – resits and/or defers required for HNC only
Cannot progress – resits and/or defers required for DipHE only
Cannot progress – resits and/or defers required
Progress
To be investigated – no decision
Cannot progress – resits/defers required for non-honours
Deferred
Fail – studies terminated
Result unknown – externally examined
Programme completed – externally examined
Results withheld
May not proceed, resits required, transfer (no longer in use)
Progress carrying fails and/or defers
Stage code* key:
Stage Code
Description
ER
ET
IT
IU
TE
TR
Enrolment
Enrolled/interrupted not attending
Interruption (approved)
Interruption (unapproved)
Terminated
Transferred to another programme
* Additional stage codes are in use, which do not feature in the MIS progression decisions report.
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