The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all assessment and quality assurance activities for programmes delivered by the International College, Siam University are conducted fairly, objectively, and without bias.
In accordance with the requirements of the QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND (QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND), no individual with a personal interest in the outcome of an assessment will be involved in the assessment process.
This policy ensures the integrity, transparency, and credibility of assessment decisions.
This policy applies to all individuals involved in the assessment and quality assurance of QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND programmes, including:
A conflict of interest occurs when an individual involved in the assessment process has a personal, financial, professional, or familial relationship with a candidate that could compromise, or be perceived to compromise, impartiality in assessment. Conflicts may be actual, potential, or perceived.
Situations that may create a conflict of interest include:
• assessing or verifying the work of a family member or relative
• assessing a close friend or personal associate
• supervising and assessing a candidate with whom the staff member has a business relationship
• assessing a candidate who is directly supervised or managed by the assessor outside the academic context
• involvement in an assessment where the individual has a personal stake in the candidate’s result
The International College will ensure that:
All staff involved in the QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND programme delivery must:
A conflict of interest may be identified by:
The individual must submit a Conflict-of-Interest Declaration Form to the Programme Leader or QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND Coordinator.
The Programme Leader or Academic Quality Manager will review the declaration and determine whether the conflict:
If a conflict is confirmed, appropriate actions may include:
• assigning a different assessor
• appointing an independent internal verifier
• assigning an alternative invigilator
• enhanced monitoring of the assessment process
All declarations and decisions regarding conflicts of interest will be documented and securely retained by the Academic Quality Assurance Office.
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Assessors | Declare conflicts and avoid assessing candidates where conflicts exist |
| Internal Verifiers | Ensure assessments are verified independently |
| Programme Leaders/Academic Quality Manager | Manage and resolve declared conflicts |
| QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND Coordinator | Ensure compliance with QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND requirements |
| Academic Quality Office | Maintain records and monitor implementation |
Failure to declare a conflict of interest may be treated as professional misconduct and may result in:
The center will maintain records of:
These records will be retained for quality assurance and external verification purposes.
Compliance with this policy will be monitored through:
The policy will be reviewed annually by the Academic Quality Assurance Committee.