The ePARs system consists of IT tools forming a simple, flexible framework within which faculties, schools and departments are able to create their own PARs, retaining their own good practice and their own terminology. The flexibility and scope of the tools has been informed by consultation with pilot groups of students and staff across a range of disciplines. Support for students Through robust authentication each student user has access only to his or her records. All information provided will be personalised and the display looks and will feel like the user's own web space. Certain parts of a student's records may be accessed and viewed by their personal tutor.
Tutors have access only to the records of their own tutees.
Students logging into the system will have access to their personal and academic information as well as timecharts of events related to their programme of study. Timecharts will inform students of events in the tutorial process giving details of any preparation required as well as other significant events such as coursework deadlines. In addition students will have the opportunity to add their own topics and tutors will be informed of such additions. Finally students will be able to record the results of their discussions for future reference. Facilities are being developed to help students recognise and evaluate a range of learning experiences, both within their programme of study and in extra-curricular activities.