Terms of Reference and membership

Purpose

A confidential forum for the Principal, Provost, Heads of School and other relevant leaders to informally discuss and contribute to University-wide strategy, initiatives and issues.

Any member can suggest an agenda item as long as it has University-wide relevance.

Examples of items from recent discussions:

Student Voice, REF planning, Estates strategy, Assessment & Feedback, Portfolio Review.

Historical note:

Academic Strategy Group was set up in 2009 following the reorganisation of the Senate Committees that resulted in there no longer being a forum in which the Principal and all Heads of School could meet.

Meetings

The group meets at least four times a year.

Composition

Academic Strategy Group meetings comprise the Heads of Schools, and those responsible for the management and leadership of the University and delivering its major strategies.

Members

Principal
Provost
Heads of School
Head of the Centre for Open Learning
Members of the Senior Leadership Team
Associate Principal and Deputy Secretary Students
Deputy Vice Principal Students (Engagement)
Key University professional services and academic leaders
 

Other colleagues will be invited to attend as required.