Subject to the provisions of the Articles of Association, to the overall responsibility of the University Council and the responsibilities of the Vice-Chancellor, Academic Board shall be responsible for the following:
To oversee the development and enhancement of the academic activities of the University, and to advise the Vice-Chancellor and the Council accordingly.
To maintain oversight of the relationship between academic and resource planning.
To oversee academic policy relating to:
i. Research and scholarship;
ii. Learning and teaching;
iii. The academic portfolio, including the approval and closure of courses;
iv. The recruitment and admission of students;
v. Academic regulations including those relating to assessment and the classification of awards;
vi. Arrangements for the management of academic standards and academic quality, including with respect to; the validation, monitoring and review of courses; external examiners and panel members; student representation and feedback;
vii. Procedures for the approval and award of qualifications and honorary academic titles;
viii. The academic experience of students, including student support and guidance; and appeals and complaints;
ix. The University’s arrangements for collaborative provision.
To ensure alignment with sectoral reference points and to consider and approve reports and responses to external bodies, related to the academic work of the University.
To establish such committees as it considers necessary to enable it to carry out its responsibilities, provided that each establishment is first approved by the Vice-Chancellor; the membership of any such Committee, and the terms of reference shall be determined by the Academic Board.
To delegate authority to Boards of Examiners, to administer the arrangements for the conferment of the University’s awards upon individual students who have satisfied the requirements of conferment.
To advise on other matters referred to it by the Vice-Chancellor or the University Council.
To consider equality and diversity issues arising from the remit of the Board.
To consider risk issues arising from the work of the Board. Specifically, to monitor the progress of risk action plans and management controls for risks in the University Risk Plan categorised as either Student Experience or Academic Assurance risks.
To ensure compliance with any regulatory requirements for registration with the Office for Students which fall within the remit of the Committee.
Specific Policy Responsibilities
Individual policies are delegated to sub-committees or individual postholders with major changes to be approved by Academic Board.
Terms of Office
Academic Staff Members: 3 years Professional Services Members: 3 years An individual is eligible to stand again and serve a second term but shall then step down. Academic Staff Member of Council: determined by their term of office of Council. Representatives from the Students’ Union: determined by their term of office in the Students’ Union.
Mode of Operation
Chair: Vice-Chancellor Vice Chair: Chief Operating Officer Officer: Head of Governance and Legal
Co-options
Up to three per year.
Quorum
Half of the total membership (excluding co-options if relevant) which must include either the designated Chair or Vice-Chair.
Frequency of Meetings
Normally up to 5 times per year, occurring in October, December, February, May, and July.
Head of School, Business, Computing, and Social Sciences
Prof Cathia Jenainati
N/A
ex officio
Head of School, Arts, Culture and Environment
Prof Angus Pryor
N/A
ex officio
Head of School, Education, Health and Science
Dr Graham Parton
N/A
ex officio
Head of Research (Strategy and Environment)
Dr Matt Reed
N/A
ex officio
Academic Staff Member of Council
Prof Adeela Shafi
Jan 26 – Jan 30
ex officio
Two academic staff members
Becki Albrighton Dr Azley Abd Razak
Feb 25 – Jan 28 July 24 – June 27
1st term 1st term
Two professional services staff members
Victoria Raven Jess Hale
July 24 – June 27 Feb 25 – Jan 28
1st term 1st term
Two representatives from the Students’ Union
Bianca Holland Iffat Jahan
July 25 – June 26 July 25 – June 26
appointed appointed
The Academic Staff Member of Council serves ex officio on Academic Board for as long as they hold that position on Council.
Academic and professional services staff members are appointed on a skills basis through a process of application and selection.
The representatives from the Students’ Union are appointed by the Students’ Union.
The Academic Board appoints one of its members to membership of Council. The person appointed can serve on Council for as long as they remain a member of the Academic Board subject to a maximum period of 8 years.
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