Event

The Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) invites members of the Campus community involved in the examination process to participate in an upcoming virtual workshop, Understanding the Examination Cycle: Regulations, Processes and Responsibilities, facilitated by the Examinations Section.

This practical session will explore the University's Assessment Regulations, examination procedures and the roles and responsibilities of examiners throughout the examination cycle.

Moving beyond theory, the workshop will use real-life scenarios drawn from recent examination cycles to examine common challenges, clarify procedures and identify appropriate responses in accordance with the University's regulations and established practices.

Event Details

Event Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Venue: Virtual

Registration: Register here

What You'll Learn

The workshop will follow the examination cycle, covering:

-          Appointment of Examiners: Appointment and confirmation procedures.

-          Question Paper Preparation: Preparation, submission, review and moderation of examination papers.

-          Conduct of Examinations: Procedures for administering examinations and ensuring compliance with regulations.

-          Examination Script Management: Collection, security, return and storage of examination scripts.

-          Marking and Submission of Results: Marking procedures and submission of marks.

-          Boards of Examiners: Responsibilities relating to meetings and the approval of results.

-          Reviews and Appeals: Procedures for examination script reviews, grade-related queries and other assessment matters.

Participants will have opportunities to discuss practical scenarios, consider relevant regulations and explore appropriate responses to procedural challenges.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will be better equipped to:

-          Interpret the University's Assessment Regulations and related policies.

-          Understand the responsibilities and accountabilities of examiners and other stakeholders.

-          Apply established procedures for preparing examination papers, conducting examinations and managing scripts.

-          Support accurate and timely marking, submission and approval of results.

-          Identify appropriate solutions to common examination-related challenges.

-          Navigate procedures for results reviews, grade queries and appeals.

Presenters

-          Dr. Leroy Hill

-          Mr. Andre Greaves

-          Mr. Andre John

-          Ms. Lynette Rambhajan

-          Ms. Prudence Cato

Register here