Quality Promotion Committee
About QPC
A subcommittee of DCU Executive, DCU's Quality Promotion Committee (QPC) has an oversight and advisory role in relation to the discharging of specific aspects of the University's statutory obligations for quality assurance. Further information on the remit and membership of QPC can be found in the Terms of Reference below.
Meeting Dates for 2025/2026
| Date | Time | Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| 17th September 2025 | 11am | In Person |
| 19th November 2025 | 11am | Online |
| 21st January 2026 | 10am | In Person |
| 18th March 2026 | 10am | Online |
| 20th May 2026 | 10am | In Person |
| 17th June 2026 | 11am | In Person |
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2025/2026 |
REPRESENTATIVE |
AFFILIATION |
| President or President’s Nominee (Chair) | Prof. Anne Sinnott | Deputy President |
| Director of Quality (Secretary) | Dr Rachel Keegan | Quality and Institutional Insights Office |
|
VPAA Representative VPRI Representative Student Experience |
Dr Martina Crehan Dr Ecaterina McDonagh Ms Annabella Stover |
Head of Teaching Enhancement Unit Research and Innovation Support Student Support and Development |
| DCUBS (Faculty of Business) – 2 Reps |
Dr Colum Foley
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Financial and Operational Group Entrepreneurship Economics, Finance & Entrepreneurship |
| Faculty of Engineering &Computing – 2 Reps | Dr Paul Young Dr. Alessandra Mileo |
School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering School of Computing |
| Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences – 2 Reps |
Dr Dawn Wheatley
Dr Deirdre Nic Mhathúna, |
School of Communications
Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge (2nd Term 2026) |
| Faculty of Science & Health – 2 Reps |
Dr Aoife Morrin
Dr Carol Barron |
School of Chemical Sciences
School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health |
| DCU Institution of Education- 2 Reps |
Dr Aoife Brennan
Dr Patrick Burke |
School of Inclusive and Special Education School of Language Literacy and Early Childhood Education |
| Faculty Administration Peer Group – 1 Rep | Ms. Caitriona Ni Mhurchu | Assistant Faculty Manager, IOE |
|
Support / Service Office Representatives - 4 Reps
|
Mr. Alan Mangan Mr. Ian Bell Mr. David Meehan Ms. Jennifer O’Halloran |
Estates ISS Library Finance |
| Quality and Insights Officer | Ms. Caroline Connolly | Quality and Institutional Insights Office |
| Institutional Research & Analysis Officer | Dr. Jing Burgi-Tian | Quality and Institutional Insights Office |
|
Students’ Union Nominee– 2 Rep
|
Mr. Shane Murphy Mr. Sean Greene |
SU President VP for Academic: Life |
| Recording Secretary (in attendance) | Ms. Fiona Dwyer | Quality and Institutional Insights Office |
Minutes of Meeting
The Quality Promotion Committee normally meets at 11.00am on the first Wednesday of every second month
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Minutes of Meeting 2022 |
Minutes of Meetings 2023 |
Minutes of Meetings 2024 |
Mintues of Meetings 2025 November 2025 |
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Minutes of Meetings 2018 |
Minutes of Meetings 2019 June 2019 *Cancelled |
Minutes of Meetings 2020 January 2020 *Cancelled |
Minutes of Meetings 2021 |