University Council
Council 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. It has the following sub-committees:
- Quality Committee
- Undergraduate Studies Committee
- Graduate Studies Committee
- Research Committee
- International Committee
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
- Preparation of material from other committees supported by the Office of the Vice-Provost/CAO for consideration by Council
- Preparation of the Senior Lecturer's Annual Report for consideration by Council, including the preparation of Staff:Student Ratio data
- Preparation of consolidated lists of External Examiners , and of Teaching Assistants & Assistant Examiners , based on nominations from Faculties
The University Council is described in CH XIII and CH XXVI of the Statutes.