| 2014 - 2015 | 2013 - 2014 | 2012 - 2013 |
| 2014 - 2015 | 1 Apr 2015 , 5 Jan 2015 , 15 Sep 2014 |
| 2013 - 2014 | 22 May 2014 , 2 Apr 2014 , 23 Jan 2014 , 10 Oct 2013 |
| 2012 - 2013 | 31 May 2013 |
CCLU and LIFE are committed to providing high quality education to post-secondary students. All sub-degree programmes are developed and assessed under the rigorous quality assurance system of Lingnan University and endorsed by Joint Quality Review Committee (JQRC) on the appropriate QF level.
The two Colleges have devised a set of systematic policies and procedures on quality assurance for sub-degree programmes, Yi Jin Diploma, part-time lifelong learning programmes and degree programmes. Primarily premised on the model of the University Proper, the quality assurance policies of the two Colleges draw on the strengths of the undergraduate programmes of the University. Besides, the two Colleges have a stringent quality assurance process with wide participation from both of their teaching staff as well as representatives of the University Proper in various quality assurance related committees.
The governance is divided into administrative and academic realms. Administrative matters are monitored by the Board of Governors of The Community College at Lingnan University and Lingnan Institution of Further Education, which is accountable to the University Council. Academic matters are considered and / or approved by the Academic Committee, which reports to the Sub-Committee on Academic Quality Assurance of Sub-degree Programme, Academic Quality Assurance Committee and/or the University Senate.
The two colleges adopt the same programme-level, college-level and university-level governance structure for Associate Degree, Higher Diploma and Diploma programmes. All quality assurance matters are well taken into account before and during programme planning and development and all academic and quality assurance policies, regulations and guidelines are well thought and followed through.
All programmes are managed by the Division Programme Management Committees (DPMCs) which make recommendations to higher level committees on all matters relating to the effective planning, development and implementation of programmes/courses.
Annual Programme Reports (APRs) are prepared every year to review the overall implementation and management of programmes.
The Course Teaching and Learning Evaluation (CTLE) are collected from students for reviewing their feedback on programme delivery.
Staff-Student Consultation Committees (SSCCs) are set up to provide a chance for members of each academic division to meet student representatives face-to-face for improvements in various aspects of teaching and learning.
Graduate survey on further studies and employment are conducted to collect feedback on the effectiveness of courses and programmes.
Clear guidelines are set for modifications of programmes, concentrations or courses to continuously improve the curriculum and to respond to changing learning needs.
Qualified teaching staff is recruited and given support for further development. Teaching staff is invited to join various task forces or advisory committees.
The newly established Human Resources and Faculty Development Division is dedicated to providing continuous learning opportunities for teaching staff.
The Outstanding Teacher Award is launched to encourage the sharing of good teaching practices and to recognize those who have demonstrated high quality teaching and active participation in the community and pastoral care for students.
The Quality Assurance Consultation Group is set up to enhance mutual understanding of quality assurance-related concerns among teaching staff and administrative staff and to facilitate the building of a quality culture among staff.
The Quality Assurance Team is established to initiate, support and coordinate quality assurance activities.
Senior academics, with considerable standing and in possession of substantial professional status in the relevant sectors from outside of Lingnan University, are invited to serve as External Examiners of the two colleges to provide views and to evaluate the overall standards of the courses and programmes.
Classroom Observation System is set up. Senior college staff at times visits classes of selected teachers to gain an overall understanding of classroom teaching and learning for developmental purpose.
College-wide random examination paper checking exercise is implemented to safeguard the quality.
The Colleges will continuously strive for excellence through a constantly improving system of quality assurance for the programmes, management, structure, processes and procedures.