University of Strathclyde Calendar 009-10 Part General Regulations


Main Strategic and Compliance Committees



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Main Strategic and Compliance Committees

1.3 to be inserted


Period of Office

1.3.1 Members of committees, other than ex officio members and student members nominated by the Council of the Students Association, shall normally be appointed for a period of three years from the 1 August following their date of appointment and shall normally be eligible for re-appointment for only one further consecutive period of three years.



Staff Committee

Terms of Reference

1.3.2 The Staff Committee is responsible for the strategic oversight of strategy and policy in relation to staffing matters as well as monitoring compliance with all relevant legislation and providing assurance to Court on such matters.


In particular the Committee is responsible for

  • the University staffing strategy and ensuring that it is consistent with the overall University strategy, and for proposing this to the Executive Team to ensure consistency with the wider strategic investment framework;

  • the scrutiny of policies and procedures to ensure that the University continues to attract, reward and retain the calibre of staff it requires to achieve its aims as set out in the Strategic Plan;

  • taking account of the wider external environment to ensure that the terms and conditions of employment for all staff remain appropriate and sustainable, and for reaching agreement on these following consultation with the Campus Unions;

  • staff development and performance management systems and monitoring the effectiveness of these;

  • ensuring compliance with any relevant legislative or professional requirements relating to the employment of staff;

  • ensuring that the staffing profile is such that it will ensure delivery of the University’s aims as set out in its strategic plan;

  • regularly reviewing the staffing strategy to ensure that it remains relevant and sustainable.


Composition

1.3.3 Vice-Principal/Deputy Principal ex officio Convener

Principal ex officio

Deputy Convener of Court (Staff) ex officio

One further lay member of Court

Two Senior members of staff with staff management experience appointed by Senate

Chief Financial Officer ex officio

Director of Human Resources ex officio


And such other members as the Committee may wish to co-opt because of their expertise.
Any matter relating directly to the pay and conditions of members of Staff Committee will be considered by the Remuneration Committee. Any matter which may represent a less direct conflict of interest for a member of Staff Committee will be declared by that member, so allowing Staff Committee to consider whether the Remuneration Committee should consider the matter or whether it should be considered by Staff Committee in the absence of that member.
Estates Committee

Terms of Reference

1.3.4 The Estates Committee is responsible for strategic oversight of the University estates strategy and ensuring that it is consistent with the overall University strategy. On behalf of Court and reporting to the Executive Team, the remit of the Estates Committee will be as follows:




  • to advise the Executive Team on the need for revisions to the Estates Development Framework (EDF) arising from strategic issues generated by Court, Senate, Executive Team, Faculties, Committees and external agencies;

  • to update the Estates Development Framework (EDF) annually, ensuring the achievement of a fit for purpose sustainable estate;

  • to bring forward detailed proposals, including a detailed business case, for each major project, acquisition and disposal identified by the Executive Team as a strategic priority;

  • to make recommendations to the Executive Team on estates policies (including space management, asset management, maintenance and sustainability), the use of Capital Projects funded from Revenue (CPR) budget and any significant changes required for the delivery of previously approved projects;

  • to provide Estates Management with support and guidance on related issues, taking account of the schedule of delegated authority


Composition

1.3.5 The Principal ex officio (Convener 2009)

Deputy Principal Strategy ex officio (Convener from 2010)

Deputy Convener of Court (Estates) ex officio

The Treasurer ex officio

The Chief Financial Officer ex officio

The Chief Operating Officer ex officio

Two members appointed by Senate

A student nominated by the Executive of the Students Association

Director of Estates Management ex officio


In attendance:

Staff from Estates Management and Finance as required.


And such other members as the Committee may wish to co-opt because of their expertise.
Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee

Terms of Reference

1.3.6 The Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee is responsible for oversight of strategy and policy and monitoring of their implementation, to ensure efficacy and performance enhancement in research and knowledge exchange activity across the University.


To be responsible for

  • strategy and policy for research and knowledge exchange activity across the University, and for proposing this to the Executive Team to ensure consistency with the overall University strategy;

  • a strategy for research and associated research business development, including research quality enhancement, related international activity, and the promotion and encouragement of engagement with appropriate external partners;

  • a strategy for knowledge exchange which will provide a framework for work with industrial partners and others;

  • a strategy to promote and encourage staff and student engagement in a range of research activities and the promotion of skills development and enhancement to support them;

  • developing a strategic overview of the range of research studentships and scholarships to be available within the University taking account of the external environment, with a view to maximising those available;

  • the Concordat to support the career development of researchers;

  • formally overseeing the policy for the formation of a spin-out company in those cases where it is clear that this could be an effective means of commercialising University intellectual property;

  • formally authorising the formation of new spin-out companies having regard to their viability independent of the University;

  • regularly reviewing the strategy and policies developed to ensure that they remain relevant, achievable and sustainable and take account of national and international developments and opportunities.


Composition

1.3.7 Deputy Principal Research ex officio (Convener)

Principal ex officio

Four Vice-Deans (Research or Knowledge Exchange) ex officio – one from each Faculty

One member of Research Staff

One Postgraduate Research Student nominated by the Students Association

Director of Research and Innovation ex officio
And such other members as the Committee may wish to co-opt because of their expertise.
Education Strategy Committee

Terms of Reference

1.3.8 The Education Strategy Committee is responsible for developing and monitoring the University’s strategy for Learning, Teaching and Assessment and the enhancement of the Student Experience in alignment with the University’s strategic plan.


In particular the Committee is responsible for

  • developing and monitoring University strategy, policies, procedures and guidelines for learning, teaching and assessment and for the enhancement of the Student Experience;

  • ensuring effective links to Faculty strategies for learning, teaching and assessment;

  • developing the strategy for student engagement and feedback, identifying and disseminating key messages from this to inform policy and action at appropriate levels in the University;

  • developing and monitoring the strategy for the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Infrastructure (physical, technological and structural);

  • engaging with sector-wide initiatives in Learning, Teaching and Assessment and benchmarking the University’s strategy, policies and practices nationally and internationally;

  • informing the development and use of indicators to evaluate the University’s strategy for Learning, Teaching and Assessment and the Student Experience at University, Faculty and Departmental levels;

  • oversight of the University’s alignment with the Quality Enhancement Framework;

  • regularly reviewing the strategy and policies to ensure that they remain relevant and sustainable.

Key Strategic Themes



  • Strathclyde Graduates for 21st Century

  • Internationalisation

  • Curriculum Re-Design

  • Assessment and Feedback

  • Student Transition


Composition

1.3.9 Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching ex officio (Convener)

Vice-Deans (Academic) ex officio

Three members of Senate appointed by Senate

Three students appointed by the Students Association
Director of Student Experience and Enhancement Services ex officio (or nominee)

Director of CAPLE/Head of Educational Development ex officio

Head of GMAP ex officio
Head of Registry ex officio

(Note: these titles may change as a result of the review of Professional Services).


Information Strategy Committee

Terms of Reference

1.3.10 The Information Strategy Committee is responsible for the strategic direction of all information resources within the University and for ensuring that this is consistent with the overall University strategy.


In particular the Committee is responsible for

  • the development and implementation of a Corporate Information Strategy that is consistent with the overall University strategy and for proposing this to the Executive Team to ensure consistency with the wider strategic investment framework;

  • the strategic oversight and formal prioritisation of corporate information needs and proposing these to the Executive Team for approval;

  • considering and, where appropriate, investing in information developments aligned to the Corporate Information Strategy and for monitoring their implementation and progress;

  • communicating and consulting with other areas within the University to ensure the most effective use of information resources and facilities across the University;

  • ensuring compliance with any legislative or professional requirements relating to information resources and their use;

  • engaging with sector-wide initiatives in relation to information resources and benchmarking the University’s strategy, policies and practices nationally and internationally

  • regularly reviewing the corporate information strategy to ensure that it remains relevant and sustainable.


Composition

1.3.11 A Deputy Principal ex officio Convener

One representative from each of the Faculties

Two students nominated by the Students Association

One representative nominated by the Chief Operating Officer

One representative nominated by the Chief Financial Officer

*The Chief Information Officer ex officio

*Title still to be confirmed


Quality Monitoring Committee

Terms of Reference

1.3.12 The Quality Monitoring Committee is responsible for the quality assurance of the University’s academic provision and of the academic standards of its awards through its oversight of annual and cyclical quality assurance processes.


In particular the Committee is responsible for

  • monitoring and reporting on student progression and retention;

  • monitoring External Examiner Reports and Departmental Responses to ensure appropriate actions are taken and to inform policy development;

  • monitoring and reporting on Faculty Annual Quality Reports;

  • monitoring Departmental Reviews in relation to Learning, Teaching and Assessment and the Student Experience and disseminating the outcomes to appropriate committees and individuals;

  • considering issues arising from course and class approval and review;

  • monitoring and reporting on generic issues arising from student discipline, appeals and complaints;

  • advising on the business processes and templates that support the University’s annual and cyclical quality assurance procedures;

  • reporting on a regular basis to the Education Strategy Committee in order to inform the development of appropriate University strategy and policies for Learning, Teaching and Assessment.


Composition

1.3.13 Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching ex officio (Convener)

Vice-Deans (Academic) ex officio

Two members of Senate appointed by Senate

Two students appointed by the Students Association

Faculty Officers ex officio

Director of Student Experience and Enhancement Services ex officio (or nominee)

Head of GMAP ex officio


Head of Registry ex officio
1.4 Faculties, Boards of Study and Departments

Faculties, Boards of Study and Departments

1.4.1 Boards of Study for each of the Faculties listed in Ordinance 2 are constituted in terms of section 12(3) of the Charter. Departments are established by the Court in accordance with the provisions of Statute XIII paragraph 4(E) and allocated to Faculties by the Senate in accordance with the provisions of Statute XV paragraph 2. Departments have been established and allocated in accordance with these provisions as given below. Each Department is allotted a reference number which is used as the first two digits of the class codes published elsewhere in the Calendar to define the Department offering the class. These numbers are also listed below.


Departmental Reference Numbers and Class Code Prefixes

      1. Faculty of Science

Computer and Information Sciences CS/52

Mathematics and Statistics MA/MM/11

Physics PH/12

Pure and Applied Chemistry CH/13



Forensic Science Unit FS/99

Statistics and Modelling Science ST/53

Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

Bioscience BB

Food Science 25

Applied Microbiology 7

Biology 24

Biochemistry BB/28

Immunology 09

Pharmaceutical Sciences 57

Physiology and Pharmacology PP/59
1.4.3 Faculty of Engineering

Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management 56



Design Division 81

Manufacture and Engineering

Management Division 54

Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering 98

Computer Aided Design Centre 97

Mechanical Engineering ME/16



Thermo-Fluids and Environmental

Engineering Division 83

Dynamics and Control Division 80

Mechanics of Materials Division 82

Energy Studies Unit 96

Chemical and Process Engineering CP/CD/18

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering NM/21

Electronic and Electrical Engineering EE/19

Civil Engineering CL/17

Structural Engineering

Geotechnical and Highway Engineering

Water and Environmental Management

Environmental Health

Graduate School of Environmental Studies EV

Bioengineering Unit 65

National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics 94

Architecture AB/22



ABACUS 89
1.4.4 Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences

English Studies ES/32

Geography GS/GY/33

Government GT/35

History HY/30

Law School LS/43

Modern Languages ML/34

Psychology PY/36

Centre for the Study of Public Policy 86

Social Statistics Laboratory 47

Sociology SY


      1. Strathclyde Business School

Accounting and Finance (AG) 40

Economics (including Fraser of Allander Institute) (EC) 31

Human Resource Management (HR) 41

Management Science (MS) 48

Marketing (MK) 66

Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SH) 44

Department of Management GB/70

European Policies Research Centre 42

Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship Z1


      1. Faculty of Education

Childhood and Primary Studies PR/PE/J9

Creative and Aesthetic Arts AA/J1

Educational and Professional Studies EDJ4

Community Education CE/J3

Further Education FE/ H1

Speech and Language Therapy SL/H6

Curricular Studies



Business and Computer Education BC/J2

Centre for Educational Support EN/H4

Language Education LE/J6

Mathematics, Science and Technological Education MT/J7

Social Studies SE /H2

Sport Culture and the Arts SS/J8

Social Work SW/H3

Faculty XF


1.5 Committees of Senate

1.5.1


to 1.5.39 (Numbers not used)
Ordinances and Regulations Committee

Terms of Reference

1.5.40 To consider and make recommendations to Senate on the form of the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations, and other rules and procedures of the University, and of any amendments thereto.

1.5.41 To act on behalf of Senate on scrutinising regulations as approved in principle and to report back to Senate as appropriate.
Composition

1.5.42 Principal (ex officio)

6 members appointed by Senate.

Senate Appeals Committee

Terms of Reference

1.5.43 To make decisions on behalf of Senate on appeals from students against decisions of Boards of Study and Boards and Committees of Examiners.

1.5.44 To keep under review and make recommendations to Senate on all matters relating to appeals from students at Board of Study and Senate levels.
Composition

1.5.45 A Senior Officer (Convener)

2 members nominated by the Convener from a panel composed of two members of each Faculty, the Convener to exclude from nomination any member of the Panel who has been a party to consideration of the appeal at a lower level.
Senate Discipline Committee

Terms of Reference

1.5.46 To consider and make recommendations to Senate on matters of policy relating to student discipline.

1.5.47 To consider individual disciplinary cases in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations for Student Discipline.
Composition

1.5.48 A Senior Officer (other than the Vice-Principal) (Convener)

15 members of academic staff appointed by Senate with three members drawn from the Senate membership of each Faculty. The Senate representatives shall hold office for a period of three years from the first day of August following the date of their appointment. They shall, however, cease to be members of the Committee on ceasing to hold the appointment by virtue of which they became members. Members shall be eligible for re-appointment.

President of the Students Association (ex officio)

1 member of the Students Representative Council appointed by the President of the Students Association, or in the President’s absence, by the Depute President.

1.6 Regulations for Committees of Senate

1.6.1 The terms of reference, composition and membership of each committee shall be reviewed by Senate each year.


Period of Office

1.6.2 Members of committees of Senate other than ex officio members and student members nominated by the Council of the Students Association shall be appointed for a period of three years from 1 August following the date of their appointment and shall be eligible for re-appointment for only one further consecutive period of three years.

1.6.3 Notwithstanding the above and in order to effect rotation of membership the initial period of service of one-third of the members of a committee other than the ex officio members and student members nominated by the Council of the Students' Association shall be one year and the initial period of service of a further third of the members of a committee other than ex officio and student members shall be two years.

1.6.4 Student members of committees of Senate shall be nominated by the Council of the Students Association in October of each year for the whole of that academic year, and shall be eligible for re-nomination; but no student member may serve for a period longer than that to which he would have been entitled had he been a member of staff.

1.6.5 Members of committees of Senate whether they are members ex officio or by nomination shall cease to be members when they cease to hold the office or to be qualified for the nomination in respect of which they have been appointed.
Vacancies and Resignations

1.6.6 In the event of a vacancy in the membership of a Senate committee the committee may fill the vacancy by special co-option. Members so co-opted shall hold office until the next annual appointment of members by Senate and shall be eligible for appointment on that occasion.

1.6.7 At the annual review of membership a vacancy which has arisen during the previous year shall be filled by the appointment of a new member for a period equivalent in duration to the unexpired period of service of the member whose demission has caused the vacancy.

1.6.8 A member, other than an ex officio member, of a Senate committee may resign in writing addressed to the Director of Corporate Services.


Co-opted Members

1.6.9 A committee of Senate shall be permitted to nominate to its membership a number of co-opted members which shall not exceed one third of the total membership of the committee. Members so co-opted shall hold office until the next annual appointment of members by the Senate and shall be eligible either for appointment as members or for re-appointment as co-opted members on that occasion.


Convener

1.6.10 Unless a convener has been designated by the Senate a committee shall elect a convener from among the members of the committee.

1.6.11 In the absence of a convener ex officio or by nomination, a committee, provided there is a quorum, shall elect a convener for the meeting.

Procedure

1.6.12 When a vote is taken the matter in question shall be determined by a simple majority of the members present and voting. The convener shall have both a deliberative and a casting vote.

1.6.13 Subject to the authority of these regulations and of the Senate, committees shall have the power to determine the procedure to be followed at meetings.


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