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ACADEMIC COUNCIL structure overview OVERVIEW OF ISSUES The Irish Universities Association Report 2012 1 states that the bi-cameral approach to university governance remains the most appropriate model, as does the statutory relationship between the Governing Authority and Academic Council and the specific functions of the Academic Council set out in the Act. As a collegial body which is representative of the disciplinary mix in the university, Academic Councils will always tend towards being quite large in terms of membership. However, concerns have been raised in University quality reviews about the absolute scale of some Academic Councils. In terms of concerns, in summary, very large bodies militate against consistent attendance, quality and continuity of discussion and overall efficacy. The report notes that Trinity College Dublin operates an Academic Council which is significantly smaller than that found in the other Irish universities. There is a need for research both at a national and international level on the optimal size and composition of academic council and benchmarking of the effectiveness of academic councils. The above Report made a number of recommendations on the scale, composition and functions of Academic Councils

SCALE There should be a move towards smaller Academic Councils. In general, such bodies should be no larger than fifty to seventy members and potentially smaller depending on the size of the institution and other relevant institutional considerations. Where for reasons of collegiality it is deemed beneficial to maintain a larger assembly, this should be formally supplemented by a smaller standing committee of twenty to thirty members to provide the necessary continuity to deal with key strategic issues. Subject to the above recommendations, the processes contained in the Universities Act in relation to the selection and appointment of staff to the Academic Council remain fit for purpose and should continue.

FUNCTIONS OF ACADEMIC COUNCILS As regards the functions of Academic Councils, those specified in the Universities Act 1997 remain appropriate. Emphasis should be given to the importance of the responsibility for 1

13 January 2015 admissions and the design of programmes of study resting with individual universities and their Academic Councils. It may be that some improvements could be made to the drafting of Section 27 of the Universities Act 1997 (Academic Council). For example, some of the powers and functions relate to the making of recommendations. However it is not always clear to whom the recommendations are addressed. The Universities Act does not prescribe the overall size of academic council which is left to the individual university to decide. That situation is likely to continue. Equally the Technological Universities Bill 2 does not prescribe the overall size of the academic council which will be left to the individual university to decide.

REGIONAL TECHNICAL COLLEGES ACT 1992 ACADEMIC COUNCIL

(NOTE THE 1994 AND 1999 AMENDMENTS ARE SILENT ON SECTION 10) 1.

Each college shall have an academic council appointed by the governing body to assist it in the planning, co-ordination, development and overseeing of the educational work of the college and to protect, maintain and develop the academic standards of the courses and the activities of the college.

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(a) Each governing body may by regulations made under this section provide for the membership and terms of office of the academic council. (b) The majority of members shall be holders of academic appointments within the college and at least one shall be a registered student of the college. (c) The members appointed to the academic council shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment.

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Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) the academic council shall have the following particular functions— (a) to design, develop and assist in implementing courses of study in accordance with the programmes and budget approved annually under section 13 of this Act and consistent with the functions of the college; (b) to make recommendations to the governing body for the establishment of appropriate structures to implement the courses of study referred to at paragraph (a) of this subsection; (c) to make recommendations to the governing body on programmes for research and development work; (d) to make recommendations to the governing body for the selection, admission, retention and exclusion of students; (e) be responsible, subject to the approval of the governing body, for making the academic regulations of the college; (f) to propose to the governing body, subject to the requirements of the National Council for Educational Awards or any university or other authority to which section 5 2

13 January 2015 (1) (b) applies, the form of regulations to be made by the governing body for the conduct of examinations and for the evaluation of academic progress; (g) to make recommendations to the governing body for the award of scholarships, prizes or other awards; (h) to make general arrangements for tutorial or other academic counselling; (i) to exercise any other functions, consistent with this Act, which may be delegated to it by the governing body; (j) to assist in implementing any regulations which may be made by the governing body concerning any of the matters aforesaid. 4.

The academic council, with the approval of the governing body, may— (a) establish such and so many committees, consisting either wholly or partly of persons who are not members of the college, as it thinks proper to assist the academic council in the performance of its functions under this Act, and (b) determine, subject to the provisions of this Act, the functions of any committee established under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

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The acts of a committee established under subsection (4) (a) shall be subject to confirmation by the governing body unless the governing body dispenses with the necessity for such confirmation.

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Subject to the provisions of this Act and to the directions of the governing body, the academic council may regulate its own procedure.

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DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - ACADEMIC COUNCIL The Academic Council, which is provided for by the Dublin Institute of Technology Act, 1992, is appointed by the Governing Body to assist in the planning, co-ordination, development and overseeing of the educational work of the Institute and to protect, maintain and develop the academic standards of the courses and the activities of the Institute. The Council comprises of the President, Directors, senior academic staff, elected academic staff and students. There are some ninety members and normally there are four meetings per academic year. Within the general commitment to continually developing and improving programmes across the Institute, it is the statutory responsibility of the Council to recommend appropriate procedures for implementation in relation to course validation, approval, monitoring and review, with a view to maintaining and promoting high academic standards in all courses offered by the Institute.

To further assist it in exercising its general responsibilities, Academic Council delegates some of its functions to specialist committees which carry them out in accordance with clearly defined terms of reference. 

Academic Quality Assurance Committee

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Graduate Research School Board

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Apprentice Education Committee

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Library Committee

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Academic Quality Assurance Committee The Academic Quality Assurance Committee is responsible for: 

monitoring the implementation of the Institute's procedures for the validation, review and approval of courses (undergraduate and postgraduate), as set out in the Academic Quality Enhancement Handbook

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monitoring Partnerships with External Organisations

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developing and monitoring the Institute's examination and assessment procedures and regulations and the General Assessment Regulations

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reviewing admission standards and procedures and for co-ordinating the administration of the admissions system within the Institute

Graduate Research School Board The Graduate Research School Board is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the Institute's research and development policies and through a sub-committee, the Postgraduate Studies Committee, the Institute's Regulations for Postgraduate Study by Research. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy Committee The Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy Committee is responsible for advising on the development and enhancement of teaching and learning standards and practices within the Institute. Apprentice Education Committee The Apprentice Education Committee is responsible for advising on matters relating to apprenticeship education. Library Committee The Library Committee is responsible for advising on, developing and monitoring policies on information storage and retrieval and other library issues within the Institute. Recruitment and Admissions Committee The Recruitment and Admissions Committee is responsibile for reviewing admission standards and procedures and for co-ordinating the administration of the admissions system. Student Experience Committee The Student Experience Committee will deal at a strategic level, with non-academic issues relating to the DIT community and the student experience in DIT. It will advise on the implementation of measures for the development of a better student experience in DIT.

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INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BLANCHARDSTOWN-ACADEMIC COUNCIL The overall size of the academic council in ITB is thirty one individuals President (ex-officio) Registrar (ex-officio) Heads of School (ex-officio) Heads of Department (ex-officio) Quality Assurance Officer (ex-officio) Librarian (ex-officio) Academic Administration and Student Affairs Manager (ex-officio) One person being an officer of the Students Union of the Institute with responsibility for educational issues (ex-officio) Two persons, one male representative and one female, who are members of the student body elected by the student body in accordance with these regulations. The student body for this purpose shall comprise the registered students of the Institute and the full-time officers of any student representative body recognised by the Governing Body for this purpose. A person elected to the academic council through this process shall be deemed to have resigned his/her place on ceasing to be a registered student or a full-time officer of a recognised student representative body. The election shall provide for one male and one female alternate who will assume a place on the council vacated for any reason by the person first elected. Elections for student representation will take place at a date determined by the Registrar and where possible will coincide with Student Union elections in May annually (from 2010), with term of office for student members expiring on 30 June, the year following their election.

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One person, being a member of the support staff, elected by that staff in accordance with these regulations. A person elected to the academic council through this process shall be deemed to have resigned his/her place on ceasing to be employed by the college.

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Sixteen persons, being members of the academic staff of the college, other than the Registrar, Heads of School and Heads of Department, who are employed on a permanent, full-time basis or who are required, during the period beginning on the 1stday of September preceding the election and ending on the following 31st day of August, to teach not less than 280 time-tabled hours in the college, elected by that staff in accordance with these regulations. Given the Institute legal obligation relating to gender, it was agreed that the first five males elected, the first five females elected and the next six elected of either gender will be invited to join Academic Council. It was also agreed that three people will be maintained on a reserve list (if possible) and elections to generate an additional reserve list will only be conducted once during the life of the Academic Council, at mid term. A person elected to the Academic Council through this process shall be deemed to have resigned his/her place on ceasing to be employed by the college as a member of the academic teaching staff.

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Admissions  To advise Academic Council on matters relating to admission to full-time and parttime academic programmes.  To advise Academic Council on advanced entry of students after year one of twoand three-year courses.  To advise Academic Council on admission to add-on courses. 6

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To advice Academic Council on granting of exemptions from modules based on prior certified or experiential learning. To advise Academic Council on matters relating to proposed alterations in admission standards. To advise Academic Council on monitoring reports relating to admission and registration of students. To develop relevant polices relating to admissions. To periodically review quality assurance procedures relevant to admissions and make recommendations for change to Academic Council. To periodically audit the effectiveness of the Institute quality assurance procedures relating to admissions. To liaise with other subcommittees of Academic Council as required. To carry out other appropriate functions with the approval of Academic Council. Submit reports of its work to Academic Council as appropriate.

2. Quality Assurance  To advise Academic Council on matters relating to academic quality and standards of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.  To advise Academic Council on matters relating to academic quality of new course validation.  To advise Academic Council on monitoring reports including course board annual reports, relating to standards of taught courses, their quality and the academic environment in which they operate.  To consider annual examination results, progression and retention statistics and report to Academic Council accordingly.  To monitor implementation of recommendations of extern examiner reports and make recommendations to Academic Council.  To periodically review quality assurance procedures and make recommendations for change to Academic Council.  To periodically audit the effectiveness of the Institute quality assurance procedures.  To liaise with other subcommittees of Academic Council as required.  To carry out other appropriate functions with the approval of Academic Council.  Submit reports of its work to Academic Council as appropriate. 3. Research and Postgraduate Studies       

To advise Academic Council on matters relating to academic standards in postgraduate research and postgraduate academic programmes. To advise Academic Council on matters relating to new postgraduate course validation. To advise Academic Council on matters relating to admission of new postgraduate students and progression from Masters to PhD programmes. To advise Academic Council on matters relating to ethical implications of postgraduate studies programmes. To advise Academic Council on monitoring reports relating to current postgraduate students and postgraduate student supervisors. To advise Academic Council on appointment of internal and external examiners for postgraduate students. To develop relevant polices relating to postgraduate research. 7

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To periodically review quality assurance procedures relevant to postgraduate studies and make recommendations for change to Academic Council. To periodically audit the effectiveness of the Institute quality assurance procedures relating to postgraduate studies. To consider ethical, legal and safety issues in relation to postgraduate research. To liaise with other subcommittees of Academics Council as required.

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INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TALLAGHT- ACADEMIC COUNCIL The overall size of the academic council in ITB is twenty eight individuals The membership of the Academic Council to be as follows;               

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Ex Officio Director Registrar Heads of School (3) Head of Development Heads of Department Librarian Governing Body Institute staff members (3) Elected Academic staff from the School of Business and Humanities (4) Academic staff from the School of Engineering (4) Academic staff from the School of Science (4) Technicians and Library Staff (1) All other Staff (1) Students (3)

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR SUB-COMMITTEES IT TALLAGHT 1. Standing Committee  To address urgent decisions that must be addressed before the next meeting of Academic Council. 2. Postgraduate Policy Committee  To assist Academic Council in analysis, review and development of strategy in relation to supervised postgraduate research studies.  To make recommendations to Academic Council on issues related to research policy and procedures, regulations and codes of practice.  To assist Academic Council in the making of Academic Regulations in relation to postgraduate research degree progression and transfer.  To engage with external academic bodies or accrediting agencies as required by Academic Council or the Registrar. 3. Academic Marks and Standards Committee  To assist Academic Council in maintaining and developing academic standards for courses and activities of the College.  To engage with external academic bodies or accrediting agencies as required by Academic Council or the Registrar. 4. Research and Development Committee 9

13 January 2015  Advise on expanding, developing and promoting R&D within the Institute.  Provide a forum to examine research strategy in different Schools and Department within the Institute. 5. Academic Admission, Progression and Transfer Committee  To assist the Academic Council in maintaining and developing academic admission and progression criteria for programmes of the College.  To make recommendations to Academic Council on issues related to learning support for students and the establishment of best practice. 6. Teaching and Learning Committee Academic Student Support  The subcommittee will advise Council on teaching, learning and student support strategies such that the institute has a holistic view of its core business.  Given the increasingly multicultural nature of the institute the subcommittee will provide advisory policies on teaching, learning and student support that recognise and respect the diversity and individual needs of our students and staff. Within this context the committee will review and advise on language policy for the institute.  Mandated by Academic Council to produce advisory policies for Council’s consideration in the following specific areas of Teaching, Learning and Academic Student Support 7. Library  To evaluate the adequacy and utilisation of the library and its information resources.  To advise on improving access to library & other learning facilities, including the provision of ICT.  To integrate library resources into the teaching and learning processes. 8. Research Ethics Board  The REB is a decision making committee that was established to review and approve applications for all research proposals using human or animal participants. 9. Examination Results Process  Examine examination results process from various stakeholders perspectives.  Identify areas for enhancement/consideration  Propose solutions and report to Academic Council

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DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY – ACADEMIC COUNCIL The Academic Council in Dublin City University has a total membership of ninety seven individuals. Ex-Officio Membership 10 Professor Brian MacCraith (President) – Chair Professor Eithne Guilfoyle (Vice-President Academic Affairs (Registrar)) – Deputy Chair Ms Louise McDermott (Assistant Registrar) – Secretary Mr Jim Dowling (Deputy President) Mr Billy Kelly, Deputy Registrar/Dean of Teaching and Learning Executive Deans Dr Anne Sinnott Dublin City University Business School Professor Barry McMullin Faculty of Engineering and Computing Professor John Doyle Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Professor John Costello Faculty of Science and Health

Heads of School 16 Professor Dorothy Kenny Professor Barbara Flood Dr Ciarán Fagan Dr Kieran Nolan Professor Pat Brereton Dr Rory O’Connor Professor Joe O’Hara Professor Patrick McNally Dr Ciarán Mac Murchaidh Dr Kieran Moran Professor Gary Murphy Professor John Carroll Dr Joseph Stokes Dr Gerard Moore Mr Seamus Fox Professor Colette McDonagh

School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies Dublin City University Business School (Deputy Dean) School of Biotechnology School of Chemical Sciences School of Communications School of Computing School of Education Studies School of Electronic Engineering Fiontar School of Health and Human Performance School of Law and Government School of Mathematical Sciences School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering School of Nursing and Human Sciences Open Education School of Physical Sciences

Directors of Unit 5 Dr Mark Glynn Mr Christopher Pressler Dr Sarah Ingle Ms Phylomena McMorrow Dr Claire Bohan

Teaching Enhancement Library Quality Promotion Registry Student Support and Development

Academic Staff Members per Executive Faculty 1 13 Dublin City University Business School Professor Marann Byrne Dr Peter J Byrne Professor David Collings Dr John Connolly Mr Tony Foley Dr Michael Gannon Dr Tom McCluskey Dr Siobhain McGovern Mr Des McLaughlin Dr John McMackin

Faculty of Engineering and Computing 12 Professor Liam Barry Dr Kevin Casey Dr Brian Corcoran Dr Martin Crane Dr Harry Esmonde Dr Pascal Landais Dr Gabriel-Miro Muntean Mr David Molloy Dr Mark Roantree Dr Tamas Szecsi

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Dr Xiaojun Wang Professor Andy Way

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 10

Open Education 6

Dr Jenny Bruen Dr Niamh Gaynor Dr Yvonne Crotty Dr Yvonne Daly Dr Maria Loftus Dr Mairéad Nic Giolla Mhichíl Dr Mark O’Brien Mr Colm Ó Ciardubháin Professor Kevin Rafter Dr Justin Rami

Dr James Brunton Dr Eamon Costello

Vice-President for Research and Innovation Professor Alan Harvey

Dean of Graduate Studies Professor Lisa Looney

Chair of Examination Appeals Board Professor John Carroll

Director of the National Institute for Digital Learning Professor Mark Brown

Faculty of Science and Health 10 Dr Sarajane Belton Dr Paraic James Dr Rosaleen Devery Dr Kate Irving Professor Enda McGlynn Dr Lampros Nikolopoulos Dr David Reynolds Professor Miles Turner

All Hallows College Dr Andrew O’Regan Mr Ronan Tobin

Student Representatives 8 Mr Gary Gillick Mr Jack Butterly Mr Danny Walsh Mr Peadar Gill Ms Kim Sweeney Mr Brian Harman TBC Mr Thomas Furlong

Representative of Faculty Administration 7 Ms Michelle Brennan St Patrick's College Dr Patricia Flynn Dr Pádraig Ó Duibhir Dr Caroline Renehan Professor Fionnuala Waldron

Mater Dei Institute of Education Dr Andrew McGrady Ms Annabella Stover

Vice-President - Education Officer Dublin City University Business School Faculty of Engineering and Computing Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Science and Health Postgraduate students (research) Postgraduate students (taught) St Patrick’s College

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TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN – UNIVERSITY COUNCIL The University Council has a total membership of 40 individuals and meets on a monthly basis (or more often if required) during term. It is the highest academic committee in the University, and is chaired by the Provost/President. It has the following sub-committees:      

Quality Committee Undergraduate Studies Committee Graduate Studies Committee Research Committee International Committee Student Life Committee

Academic Staff are elected by their faculty; research member is elected by members of the research staff grouping. Students are elected by the Students’ Union and the Graduate Students’ Union. They are generally the faculty convenors. The Education Officer of the SU and the Vice-President of the GSU are ex officio members. No gender balance required. There are also two observers and two co-opted members, and two representatives of the Senate of the University. The Council has been in existence since 1857. There is no requirement for gender balance. There are more women than men overall on council. The Council meets monthly and its schedule, membership, agenda and minutes are published, except for personnel matters, The Senior Lecturer is Secretary to the University Council and is supported in this role by the Academic Secretary. The Office of the Vice-Provost/CAO is involved in the following procedures relating to the work of Council: 

Drafting of agendas and minutes for Council meetings

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Preparation of material from other committees supported by the Office of the ViceProvost/CAO for consideration by Council

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Preparation of the Senior Lecturer's Annual Report for consideration by Council, including the preparation of Staff:Student Ratio data

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Preparation of consolidated lists of External Examiners , and of Teaching Assistants & Assistant Examiners , based on nominations from Faculties

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The current membership is: Ex Officio Members 7 The Provost - Dr Patrick J. Prendergast, Chair

Engineering, Mathematics and Sciences 5

The Vice-Provost - Professor Linda Hogan The Registrar - Professor Shane P.A. Allwright The Senior Lecturer - Professor Gillian S. Martin, Secretary The Senior Tutor - Professor Claire Laudet The Dean of Graduate Studies - Professor

Professor D. Clive Williams Dean Professor Rozenn Dahyot Professor Ian Donohue Professor Graeme William Watson Vacant

Aideen Long The Dean of Research - Professor Vinny Cahill

Professor Mary McCarron Dean Professor Mary Clarke Professor Catherine Comiskey Professor Patricia Cronin Professor James P. Spiers

Representatives of the Faculties Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences 5

Research Staff 2014-2016 (1) Dr Shaun Bloomfield

Health Sciences 5

Professor Darryl Jones, Dean Professor Eoin O'Dell Professor Maureen Junker-Kenny Professor Daniel Faas Professor John Walsh

Representatives of the Senate (2)

In attendance

Ms Doris Alexander (2013-2015)

Chief Operating Officer (Interim) Ms Geraldine

Vacant

Ruane Secretary to the College Mr John Coman Librarian Ms Helen Shenton Academic Secretary Ms Patricia Callaghan Ms Sorcha De Brunner

Representatives of the Students 4 Students' Union Education Officer of the Students' Union Ms Katie Byrne

Graduate Students' Union 2

One undergraduate student from each Faculty: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Ms Sinead Baker Engineering, Mathematics and Sciences Ms Molly Kenny Health Sciences Mr Adam Miller

Vice-President of the Graduate Students' Union Mr Adam Hanna One other postgraduate student from one of the Faculties of which the Vice-President is not a member - Mr Nicholas Slater

Observers

Professor Juliette Hussey Professor Kevin O'Kelly

Secretary to the Scholars Ms Amy Worrall Graduate Students' Union Ms Jessica Chaisson

Co-opted members (2)

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13 January 2015 COMMITTEES OF UNIVERSITY COUNCIL Quality Committee The Quality Committee is a Compliance Committee of the University and reports to Board and Council. It is responsible for the creation of policy for the implementation of quality processes across academic and administrative areas of College and for overseeing their implementation. The term of office for elected/nominated members shall be three years with the exception of student members who will stand for one year. No member may serve for more than two consecutive terms of office. The Quality Committee meets at least once a term and is chaired by the Vice-Provost/Chief Academic Officer. Undergraduate Studies Committee The Undergraduate Studies Committee (USC) is an academic committee of the University Council. It is chaired by the Senior Lecturer/Dean of Undergraduate Studies, and may join with other committees, as appropriate, to advise on wider matters of academic practice and policy. The Undergraduate Studies Committee shall meet on at least six occasions per academic year. Papers will be circulated three working days in advance. The quorum for the meeting will be one-third of the membership, plus one. MEMBERSHIP      

Senior Lecturer/Dean of Undergraduate Studies (Chair) Academic Secretary (or nominee) Directors of Teaching and Learning (Undergraduate) Course Directors (TSM, BESS and Science) Dean of Students Senior Tutor

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Education Officer, Students' Union Student representative Library representative Secretary (in attendance)

Membership shall be extended to allow for expertise or sharing of information on specific agenda items, in particular to include representation from Trinity Access 21 and the Centre for Academic Practice and eLearning. Substitution of members is not allowed. Graduate Studies Committee The Graduate Studies Committee is a sub-committee of the University Council and acts as an advisory committee to the Dean of Graduate Studies and to the University Council.

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13 January 2015 Research Committee The Research Committee is a sub-committee of the University Council, chaired by the Dean of Research. International Committee The International Committee is a sub-committee of Council and reports directly to Council on matters relating to the international affairs of the University. Student Life Committee The main functions of the Student Life Committee are: 1. to initiate discussion, to advise and make recommendations to Council on matters of policy and practice relating to student life and student wellbeing, 2. to initiate discussion, to advise and make recommendations to Council in relation to the provision of the services that support undergraduate and postgraduate students, 3. to advise and make recommendations on matters referred to it by other committees, 4. to advise the Dean of Students in her/his role on such matters as the orientation, retention, progression, wellbeing and personal development of students, to assess proposals for policies, significant changes to existing policies, and proposals to discontinue existing policies that support student wellbeing and personal development in all aspects of College life, 5. to monitor and review quality assurance and improvement measures in respect of student life, 6. to consider on an annual basis proposed changes to the University Calendar in respect of student life and to make recommendations to Council.

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UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK – ACADEMIC COUNCIL The academic council of the University of Limerick has a total membership of sixty five individuals. UNIVERSITY

President (ex officio) - Chairman Vice President Academic & Registrar McCutcheon (ex officio) - Secretary Associate Vice President, Academic (ex officio) Director of Student Affairs (ex officio) Associate Registrar (ex officio) Director, Information Technology Division (ex officio) Director, Library and Information s Services Division (ex officio) Director, Cooperative Education & Careers Division (ex officio)

FACULTY

ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Dean (ex officio) Department Heads (ex officio)

Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs (ex officio) Elected by Faculty

FACULTY

Prof S Moore Dr B Walsh Dr P Phelan Mr I McKenzie G O’Riordan

Ms P Twomey

Prof T Lodge Dr B Connaughton Dr B Halpin Prof M Harper Prof S Kilcommins Prof A McElligott Dr C Ramblado Dr M J Griffin Dr J Fischer Dr F Haege

EDUCATION AND HEALTH SCIENCES Dean (ex officio) Department Heads (ex officio)

Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs (ex officio) Elected by Faculty

FACULTY

Prof D Barry Prof P

KEMMY BUSINESS SCHOOL Dean (ex officio) Department Heads (ex officio)

Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs (ex officio) Elected by Faculty

Prof A Perry Dr N Kennedy Prof M Larvin Dr A MacPhail Dr O McGarr Dr P O’Reilly Dr P Ryan Dr R Anderson Ms M Bailey Dr R Msetfi Prof P O’Regan Prof J Deegan Dr M Mullins Dr L O’Malley Dr T Turner Ms M Breathnach Dr N Birdthistle Mr J Ryan

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RESEARCH &

Assistant Deans, Academic Affairs (ex officio) Elected by Faculty

Prof E Magner Prof S Arkins Prof N Buckley Prof M Bucholz Dr S Gordon Dr A Hegarty Dr C Hussey Ms A McElligott Dr J Nelson Prof T Pembroke Dr J Robinson Dr M English Dr W Stanley Dr M Fernstro/ Dr C Sheahan

RESEARCH &

Vice President, Research (ex officio)

Dr M Shire

GRADUAT STUDIES

Dean of Graduate Studies (ex officio)

Dr H Lewis

TEACHING & LEARNING

Dean (ex officio)

Dr F Farr

IRISH WORLD ACADEMY OF MUSIC & DANCE

Director (ex officio)

Dr S Joyce

STUDENTS UL

Three Officers of the Student’s Union nominated by the Students’ Union: - President, ULSU (ex officio) - Vice President Academic (ex officio) - Deputy President/Welfare McCormack (ex officio) One Postgraduate Student nominated by the Students’ Union: - President, PSU (ex officio)

MIC

MARY IMMACULATE COLLEGE President’s Nominee

Mr T Bolger Mr M Forde Mr S

Mr S Noonan

Dr P Connolly

Vice President (Academic Affairs) Nominee Prof E Wall

Faculty Deans (ex officio)

Prof M J Breen Prof T O’Doherty

STUDENTS MIC

One Officer of MIC Students’ Union nominated by MIC Students’ Union

Mr N Carmody

ST. PATS

ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE THURLES President’s Nominee

Ms P Hourigan

STUDENTS PATS

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Nominee of St Patrick’s College student body

Mr S Leahy

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UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK – ACADEMIC COUNCIL The Academic Council is the statutory body charged with establishing and maintaining the academic standards of the University. The Universities Act 1997 (Chapter V) defines the functions of Academic Council as follows:  To design and develop programmes of study;  To establish structures to implement those programmes;  To make recommendations on programmes for the development of research;  To make recommendations relating to the selection, admission, retention and exclusion of students generally;  To propose the form and contents of statutes to be made relating to the academic affairs of the university, including the conduct of examinations, the determination of examination results, the procedures for appeals by students relating to the results of such examinations and the evaluation of academic progress;  To make recommendations for the awarding of fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, prizes, or other awards;  To make general arrangements for tutorial or other academic counselling;  To perform any other function, not in conflict with this Act, which may be delegated to it by the governing authority;  To implement any statues and regulations made by the Governing Authority. Academic Council Sub-Committees The following are the Academic Council Sub-Committees and Operational Committees. Grading Committee Terms of Reference To review and make recommendations on (a) proposals to establish new academic programmes, (b) proposals to create new modules, (c) proposals to modify existing academic programmes, and (d) proposals to modify existing modules. Notwithstanding (1), to review and make decisions on proposals regarding the following minor changes: Alteration in the prefix of a module code with the written agreement of the two depts concerned Alterations in the title or content of an existing module that are deemed minor by APRC

Grading Committee Membership Vice President Academic and Registrar (ex-officio)

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Academic Programme Review Committee Membership Vice President Academic and Registrar (Chair) Associate Vice President Academic (ex-officio) Associate Registrar (ex-officio)Director, Student Academic Administration Director, CECD (or Director's nominee) 2 Nominees from each Faculty Mary Immaculate College Nominee Education Officer, UL Students Union (ex-officio) President, Postgraduate Students’ Association (ex-officio)

Terms of Reference To review and make recommendations on (a) proposals to establish new academic programmes, (b) proposals to create new modules, (c) proposals to modify existing academic programmes, and (d) proposals to modify existing modules. Notwithstanding (1), to review and make decisions on proposals regarding the following minor changes: o Alteration in the prefix of a module code with the written agreement of the two depts concerned o Alterations in the title or content of an existing module that are deemed minor by APRC o Altering an academic programme by adding or subtracting an approved module with the written agreement of the department(s) concerned o Altering an academic programme by changing the sequencing of existing modules with the written agreement of department(s) affected o Altering the mode of delivery of an academic programme e.g from parttime to full-time. To consider issues relating to academic programmes that do not necessarily arise from particular proposals and to make appropriate recommendations To report its recommendations and decisions to Academic Council.

Academic Regulations Committee Membership Vice President Academic and Registrar (Chair) Associate Registrar (ex-officio) Assistant Deans Academic Affairs (ex-officio) Mary Immaculate College Nominee Mary Immaculate College Students’ Union nominee Education Officer, UL Students’ Union (ex-officio)

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13 January 2015 President, Postgraduate Students’ Association (ex-officio) Student Academic Administration Officer (ex-officio)

Terms of Reference To consider and make recommendations to the Academic Council on modifications to academic regulations. To respond to individual requests from Academic Council for guidance in the area of academic regulations. To keep under review, and update existing approved academic regulations.

Committee on Teaching and Learning Membership Vice President Academic and Registrar (Chair) Associate Vice President Academic Associate Registrar Dean, Teaching and Learning 4 Faculty Nominees 2 Academic Council Nominees 2 Students Union Nominees

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To develop and review policy and procedures that pursue the University’s strategic objectives in relation to teaching, learning and curriculum development; To advise on implications of changes in technology on learning and teaching; To advise on measures needed to encourage and assist staff to develop skills in learning and teaching; To review reports on issues that relate to teaching, learning and curriculum development at UL and to advise appropriate action; To make recommendations concerning processes and decisions relating to UL’s teaching awards system; To receive regular reports from the learner support centres established by the University (and partner institutions) and make recommendations as appropriate; To promote collaboration across disciplines and units in the enhancement of quality learning and teaching, particularly with regard to innovation in teaching and learning; and To develop and promote links between teaching and research.

Discipline Committee Membership Academic Staff Member of the University nominated by Academic Council President’s Nominee (Chair) President, Students’ Union (ex-officio), Nominee of Students’ Union

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Terms of Reference To deal with all breaches of discipline as defined in the University's Code of Conduct other than those breaches of discipline which pursuant to the said Code of Conduct are to be dealt with by the Assessment Committee.

Discipline Appeals Committee Membership Panel of 6 Academic Council Nominees

Terms of Reference To hear and make decisions on appeals lodged in relation to decisions of the Discipline Committee.

Scheduling Review Committee Membership Director of Student Academic Administration (ex-officio) Director, QTL (ex-officio) Faculty Nominees Head, Corporate Systems (ITD nominee) Student Academic Administration Officer (ex-officio) Scheduling Officer (ex-officio) President, UL Students Union (ex-officio) Student Academic Administration Nominee Buildings Nominee

Terms of Reference The Scheduling Review Committee will have the following functions:      

To review the activities and recommendations contained in the University of Limerick Class Scheduling Working Group Report dated October 1996, and make recommendations for their implementation. To review and make recommendations on the design and structure of academic programmes and modules from a scheduling (both classes and examinations) perspective. To convene as necessary with a view to resolving any scheduling issues which cannot be resolved by the scheduling staff and the relevant faculty. The Scheduling Review Committee will: Report regularly to Academic Council in relation to its deliberations. Report to the President and the Executive Board in relation to its deliberations.

OPERATIONAL COMMITTEES

Admissions Committee Membership Admissions Officer (ex-officio) (Chair) 1 Nominee from each Faculty Access Manager Director of Marketing Dean, Graduate Studies or his/her nominee Director of IED or his/her nominee

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To advise and make recommendations to Academic Council on Admissions policy. To develop admission policies and processes for under-represented groups. To plan and implement a marketing strategy for University programmes of study with particular reference to promotional material. To liaise with the Marketing Committee in relation to recruitment of students.

Cooperative Education Committee Membership Director, CEDEA (ex-officio) CEDEA Division Nominees Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (1 faculty nominee) Kemmy Business School (1 faculty nominee) Education and Health Sciences (1 faculty nominee) Science and Engineering (3 faculty nominees) Mary Immaculate College (MIC nominee) President, UL Students Union (ex-officio)

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To review the undergraduate placement programmes To plan the development of the international placement programme To analyse the integration of placement experience into the academic programme To consider the monitoring arrangements and systems currently in place To assess the reporting procedures on placements To examine the system of providing employer feedback on student expertise and curriculum as an input to programme design To review the existing documentation relating to placements

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COMPOSITION OF ACADEMIC BOARDS AND APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS Introduction In general terms the academic council or academic senate has an important role in setting the tone of the institution and in providing academic input into the institutional strategy. The Irish Universities Report 1 highlights the importance of academic decisions not being simply seen as endorsements of previous management decisions and the importance of ensuring that staff are engaged, providing academic councils that are a genuine forum for academic debate and governance. However, there is a degree of variety nationally regarding the composition of academic council and the appointment of members. For example, the University of Dublin Trinity College has a University Council with a total membership of forty individuals, Dublin City University academic council has a total membership of ninety seven individuals, University of Limerick sixty five individuals, Dublin Institute of Technology 102 individuals, Institute of Technology Tallaght twenty eight individuals and Institute of Technology Blanchardstown thirty one individuals as per table below. Currently, there is no national standard size of academic council that sits within Irish universities and HEIs. University University of Dublin Trinity College Dublin City University University of Limerick Dublin Institute of Technology Institute of Technology Tallaght Institute of Technology Blanchardstown The University of Aberdeen Abertay University University of Dundee University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Napier University University of Glasgow Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow School of Art Heriot Watt University Queen Margaret University Robert Gordon University The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland University of St Andrews University of Strathclyde University of the West of Scotland University of New South Wales Australia Texas Tech University University of Technology Sydney

Total membership of academic council 40 97 65 102 28 31 >50 >50 >50 >100 37 >200 >50 23 >50 66 >50 13 <50 >100 <50 56 >50 71

It is important to provide a clear indication that the academic council has an independent role in making decisions, providing a platform for genuine debate with meaningful consultation and participation on academic matters. The Academic Council is the statutory body charged with establishing and maintaining the academic standards of the Technological University 2. Its functions include: 24

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To design and develop programmes of study; To establish structures to implement those programmes; To make recommendations on programmes for the development of research; To make recommendations relating to the selection, admission, retention and exclusion of students generally; To propose the form and contents of statutes to be made relating to the academic affairs of the university, including the conduct of examinations, the determination of examination results, the procedures for appeals by students relating to the results of such examinations and the evaluation of academic progress; To make recommendations for the awarding of fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, prizes, or other awards; To make general arrangements for tutorial or other academic counselling; To perform any other function, not in conflict with the legislation, which may be delegated to it by the Governing Authority; To implement any statutes and regulations made by the Governing Authority.

COMPOSITION OF ACADEMIC BOARDS AND APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS This paper surveys the composition of academic councils in a number of jurisdictions commencing with the fifteen universities in Scotland. There is not a standard size for academic council in the Scottish Universities and a recent Scottish government consultation paper 3 recommends that academic councils should not exceed one hundred and fifty members and should have a majority of staff members. Other jurisdictions are considered including Texas Tech University in the United States of America which has an academic board of fifty six members and the University of Technology in Sydney which has an academic board of seventy one members. A number of universities view the academic council as having a representational function as well as an academic function while others consider a strong student voice to be important. The main question is what proportion of the academic council should come from the following constituencies:  Ex officio members  Elected academic staff representatives  Elected support staff representatives  Elected student representatives  External stakeholder representatives.

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13 January 2015 SCOTLAND The University of Aberdeen (>50) The Senate or Academic Council is chaired by the Principal and includes:      

all Vice-Principals; Heads of College; Heads of School; elected representatives of the academic and research staff of each School; representatives of the Students' Association and; a number of ex officio members who hold University, College or School appointments.

Abertay University (>50) The Senate is chaired by the Principal and consists of ex officio:  elected, co opted and professorial members.  The elected membership comprises members of the full-time academic staff of the University, and a full-time matriculated student as a representative of the Students’ Association.  The number of elected members shall not be less than one third and not more than two thirds of the ex officio members of Senate;  and up to 4 co-opted persons and such other persons the University Court may approve.

University of Dundee (>50) The proposed new Statute for Senate has the following membership:    

Principal, Vice Principals, Deputy Principals, 2 members of Academic Council elected by the Council, at least 3 student representatives, the Deans of the Schools, a minimum number of 34 members of the academic staff.

University of Edinburgh >100 The Principle is President of the Senate and membership includes;    

the Vice Chancellor, all Professors of the University, elected non-professorial representatives of readers, senior lecturers and lecturers, elected representatives of University demonstrators and research staff, elected student representatives and other ex-officio members not already in any of these categories.

Edinburgh Napier University (37) The Principal is also the Convenor of the Academic Board which comprises: 26

13 January 2015  17 elected members of academic staff,  4 student representatives and  12 ex-officio members (including the Principal and 2 Vice-Principals).

University of Glasgow (200+) The Academic Senate, which has several hundred members, comprises:       

all the Professors of the University elected academic members, representatives of the Student's Representative Council, the Secretary of Court and directors of University services. The President of the Academic Senate is the Principal. In addition, a Council of Senate has been established to undertake the normal business of the Senate.  The General Council is the final part of the tri-partite structure, and is an advisory body comprising all graduates and senior academics.

Glasgow Caledonian University (>50) The Senate is chaired by the Principal and Vice-Chancellor. The membership comprises:     

governors ex officios (Principal and Vice Chancellor, Vice-Principle and Pro Vice Chancellor, Heads of Academic Departments, the President of the Students’ Association), elected members (elected members consist of such number of persons, including one matriculated student, as may be determined by Senate provided this is not less than one-third and not more than two-thirds of the aggregate on ex officiis members of Senate.  The elected members are elected by and from among members of the academic staff and matriculated students of the University who are not members, ex officiis or coopted members), and co-opted members (co opted membership must not exceed 4).

Glasgow School of Art (23) The Academic Council currently comprises 23 members:     

14 ex officiis including the Director, Deputy Director, Heads of Schools and the President of the Students’ Association; 2 co-opted members, both of whom are representatives of the University of Glasgow; and  7 elected members. 27

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Heriot Watt University (>50) The Senate membership includes the following members:      

the Principal (who acts as chair); the Vice- Principal; the Deans of the University; the Chairs of the Senate Committees; the Heads of Schools and Institutes; the President of the Student Union and a member of the Executive of the Student Union (elected by the Executive of the Students Union); up to 6 holders of academic posts (currently including the Deputy Principals). Each School and Institute elects members to the Senate. The number of elected members of each School is based upon the number of relevant staff (FTE) per School. Elected members make up two thirds of the total membership of the Senate.

Queen Margaret University (66) The Principal is also the Convenor of the Senate and the Deputy Principal is the Deputy Convenor. The Senate comprises:  21 elected members of academic staff representing the interests of 7 Academic Divisions;  There are 230 student representatives in addition to  15 ex-officio staff members (the Principal, Deputy Principal, University Secretary, Deans of School, and Heads of Divisions or equivalent etc).

Robert Gordon University (>50) The Academic Council is chaired by the Principal and also comprises:        

the Deputy Principal and Vice-Principals; Deans/Heads of School; Directors of Library Services and Marketing; Communication and Student Recruitment; Research Institute Directors; 3 student representatives (including President); 3 academic staff members elected from each Faculty; 2 co-opted persons.

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (13)  The Academic Board has 13 members as follows:  Principal (Chair); 28

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Deputy Principal, Deans; 1 independent external from another higher education institution; 5 members of academic staff (2 elected and 3 co-opted); the Head of Information Services and 2 student representatives (President and Vice President of the SU).

SRUC Group Board is composed of a combination of Non-Executive and Executive Directors. The maximum number of Directors is 18 comprising; no more than 6 Executive Directors and no more than 12 Non-Executive Directors. The Education Board, which reports directly to the SRUC Group Board, comprises 18 members including:       

2 non-executive directors; the Principal & Chief Executive; the Vice Principal Education; the Vice Principal Research; the Dean of Postgraduate Studies; 2 student members (one from FE and one from HE); 2 nominated staff members (one from FE and one from HE, who are in teaching/educational roles);  6 further members approved by the SRUC Group Board and  one member of staff from each of the validating universities (Edinburgh and Glasgow).

University of St Andrews (<50) The Academic Council is chaired by the Principal and also includes: Deputy Principals;      

Librarian; the Heads of School (ex officio); 7 professors; 7 non-professorial 31 designation (at least 5 of whom are academic staff); 2 student representatives (President & Vice-President); up to 2 others co-opted by the Academic Council.

University of Strathclyde (>100) The Senate is chaired by the Principal and also includes:    

the Vice-Principal and the Deputy Principals; Deans of the Faculties; Directors or Heads of Professional Services ; Heads of the academic departments as may be determined by the Court on the recommendation of the Senate; 29

13 January 2015  such numbers of the Academic Staff, Research Staff and Teaching Staff, elected by and from those members of staff:  and such other members (not exceeding 5)  In practice the university currently has;  the Principal and Vice Principal;  4 Executive Deans;  5 Directors;  26 Heads of Department;  and up to 52 elected members.  Two student representatives attend Senate, usually the President and Vice President (Education) of the Students’ Association. They are not formally members but they do participate fully in the discussions at Senate.

University of the West of Scotland (<50) The Senate includes:            

the Principal (who acts as Chair); the Depute Principal; the Vice Principals; Deans of the Faculties; Heads of Schools; President of the Students' Association; Heads of Support Services in such number as determined from time to time; and up to 4 co-opted members; 3 academic staff elected from each of the 3 Faculties; 3 elected by and from the Professoriate; and a further 3 elected by and from the academic staff; 1 student representative from each of the four campuses.

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13 January 2015 UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIA (56) The Academic Board is the principal academic body of the University 4 and is responsible for approving academic proposals and for providing advice on academic policy, academic strategy and academic standards . The Board comprises 56 members, including:     

the Chancellor and Deputy-Chancellor; members of the Executive Team; Deans and Faculty Presiding Members; 24 members elected from the academic staff; and four from the student body.

Membership also includes ‘such other persons’ approved by Council. The Academic Board advises the Vice-Chancellor and Council on matters relating to teaching, scholarship and research and takes decisions on delegation from Council. Its purpose is to provide advice on academic policy; approve courses and programs; further and co-ordinate the work of the Faculties and other academic units; and support teaching, scholarship and research

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13 January 2015 TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (>50)) ACADEMIC COUNCIL Charge: The Academic Council of Texas Tech University 5 shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Provost regarding academic related matters. The Council provides leadership in determining: academic policies, procedures and priorities. considers requests for needed degree and other programs and recommends course additions, changes and deletions.

The Associate Deans Council, which is a subcommittee of the Academic Council, is composed of the Associate Deans. It also considers academic matters and has a special responsibility to consider programs which do not come through the traditional channels of the colleges. Appointment:

The deans of each college/school will appoint their representatives; the President of the Student Government Association will appoint the student representative; the Faculty Senate will elect the Vice President of that body; the Staff Senate will appoint a representative; and the Provost will appoint Provost Office representatives.

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13 January 2015 UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY (71) Academic Board The University of Technology Sydney UTS Academic Board 6 is the principal advisory body to the UTS Council on academic matters and has a total membership of seventy one individuals. The Academic Board is concerned with policy development as it relates to the University's academic programs in education, scholarship and research, and community service. It refers to policy recommendations to Council and discusses matters referred to it by Council. The Academic Board plays a key role in the UTS community in providing a forum for the discussion and debate of the academic directions of the University as well as the quality of its academic programs. The Board consists of academic staff members as well as student members elected for a general period of 1–2 years. Current membership of Academic Board POSITION

MEMBER

Chair Deputy Chair Vice-Chancellor

Professor Sally Varnham Associate Professor Louise McWhinnie Professor Attila Brungs

EXOFFICIOMEMBERS 21 The ex officio members of the Academic Board are to be the person or persons holding the positions of POSITION

MEMBER

Provost Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Advancement) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students) Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Dean, UTS Business School Dean, Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Dean, Faculty of Health Dean, Faculty of Law Dean, Faculty of Science Head, Graduate School of Health Dean, Graduate Research School Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor William Purcell Professor Glenn Wightwick Professor Shirley Alexander Professor Mary Spongberg Professor Roy Green Professor Desley Luscombe Professor Hung Nguyen Professor John Daly Professor Lesley Hitchens Professor Bruce Milthorpe Professor Charlie Benrimoj Professor Nicky Solomon Professor Stuart White

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13 January 2015 Director, Connected Intelligence Centre University Librarian President, UTS Students' Association Indigenous Representative (nominated by the Chair)

Professor Simon Buckingham Shum Mal Booth Chris Gall Professor Michael McDaniel

ASSOCIATEDEANS 14 Associate Dean of faculty (two per faculty nominated by the respective Deans) POSITION

MEMBER

Arts and Social Sciences

Professor Alan McKee (Research) Associate Professor Paul Allatson (Teaching and Learning) Professor Tracy Taylor (Deputy Dean) Associate Professor Chris Bajada (Teaching and Learning) Professor Peter McNeil (Research) Associate Professor Louise McWhinnie (Teaching and Learning)

Business

Design, Architecture and Building

Engineering and Information Technology Health

Law

Science

Vacant (Teaching and Learning) Professor Jie Lu (Research) Professor Elizabeth Sullivan (Research) Associate Professor Joanne Gray (Teaching and Learning) Professor Ana Vrdoljak (Research) Associate Professor Bronwyn Olliffe (Teaching and Learning) Associate Professor Peter Meier (Teaching and Learning) Associate Professor Mike Ford (Research and Development)

ELECTED MEMBERS 28 Members elected by and from the academic staff of each faculty One member for every 30 EFT academic staff (continuing and fixed term) (rounded to the nearest whole number), with a minimum representation of two members per faculty POSITION Arts and Social Sciences Business Design, Architecture and Building Engineering and Information Technology Health Law Science ELECTED STUDENT MEMBERS 7 One student elected from each faculty, and an alternate nominated by the Faculty Board (Note: The provision for alternates would be exercised as required after the elections, and does not affect the total number of seven in the category).

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POSITION Arts and Social Sciences Business Architecture and Building Design Engineering and Information Technology Health Law Science ELECTED POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT MEMBER 1 One postgraduate research student elected by and from the postgraduate research students of the University POSITION One postgraduate research student

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13 January 2015 REFERENCES

1 University Governance, Report to the Minister for Education and Skills, Mr Ruairi Quinn TD, Government Publications, 2012

2 General Scheme, Technological Universities Bill, Government Publications, 2014

3 Consultation Paper on a Higher Education Governance Bill, Scottish Government Publications, 2014

4 Website of University of New South Wales Australia 5 Website of Texas tech University, United States of America 6 Website of University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

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