Dear All,
We'd have the same problem at Sunderland. I'm responsible for HESA and HESES and
I'm usually just finishing HESA at the end of October so moving it HESES forward
would make it extremely difficult to complete it accurately. It's difficult enough
as it is.
Martin.
Fiona Loughran wrote:
> Dear All
> As the University's HESES contact I have been sent a feedback request
> from HEFCE about the HESES05 process.
>
> The final question relates to a proposal to move the HESES and RAS
> submission dates to 30 November, from 2007. This would mean a change in
> the reporting date to 23 November. This change is proposed by HEFCE as
> part of the move to a 'single conversation' with institutions.
>
> I wondered if anyone else had any concerns about this proposal?
>
> My main concern is a practical one. The small Planning team at Portsmouth
> is also responsible for preparing the corporate planning statement and
> contributing to student information which feeds into financial forecasts, both
> of which will now be required on 30 November as part of the single
> conversation.
>
> Bringing forward the HESES and RAS deadline will mean that we have to
> manage different areas of work with deadlines of 30 November. Whereas
> leaving the HESES/RAS deadline at 8 December would give us a little more
> time to ensure these returns are prepared accurately, and doesn't move
> significantly away from the 'single conversation' approach.
>
> I'd be interested in views from others on this and how you are planning to
> respond to HEFCE?
>
> Regards,
>
> Fiona Loughran
> Director of Planning
> University of Portsmouth
> Tel: (023) 9284 3526
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