Academic Board

The purpose of the Academic Board is as follows:

To have oversight of and provide assurance to the Board of Trustees on the strategic direction and performance of the University’s academic activities, relevant risks and the overall effectiveness of services in support of the University’s academic endeavour.

To be responsible for developing and overseeing the University’s strategic and operational intentions with regard to teaching, examining and research, and for any major issues of general policy affecting the academic life of the University and its development.

To ensure the effectiveness of the University’s academic governance arrangements, the continuous improvement of the student experience, the setting and maintaining of standards, and the management of academic risks.

The Terms of Reference for the Academic Board is available within Ordinance 3 - Purpose and Functions of the Academic Board.