Applications to become a member of a Faculty Education and Student Experience Committee

Applications are invited for Faculty community members to join their Faculty's Education and Student Experience Committee (FESEC). Both the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Sciences are inviting expressions of interest for up to two academic members to join their Faculty's Education and Student Experience Committee (FESEC). More information about these committees, including terms of reference and email contact details for the secretariats, are available here:

Each FESEC meets once per term and these meetings have been scheduled as follows:

Date	Committee	Start Time	End Time	Venue
Thursday, 06 November 2025	FESEC (Arts)	14:00	16:00	Senate House Council Chamber
Wednesday, 12 November 2025	FESEC (Social Sciences)	10:00	12:00	Senate House Council Chamber
Wednesday, 04 February 2026	FESEC (Social Sciences)	14:00	16:00	Senate House Council Chamber
Thursday, 05 February 2026	FESEC (Arts)	14:00	16:00	Senate House Council Chamber
Tuesday, 12 May 2026	FESEC (Arts)	14:00	16:00	Senate House Council Chamber
Tuesday, 19 May 2026	FESEC (Social Sciences)	10:00	12:00	Senate House Council Chamber

A reasonable expectation regarding time commitment is approximately four hours per meeting, which includes the actual meeting time as well as time to read the papers, which are circulated via SharePoint a week in advance of each meeting.

Nominations Process

Nominations should be submitted using the webform below by 16:00 on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. Each nomination must include a statement of up to 300 words, tailored to the specific committee. The Senate Nominations Panel is interested in the unique experiences you have that help you bring a new and helpful perspective to the committee.
Nominations will be reviewed by the relevant Chair of Faculty and Deputy Chair (Education), who will then make recommendations to the Senate Nominations Panel to review and approve.

What are the Selection Criteria?

In line with Academic Governance Principles, the Senate Nominations Panel will consider all applications using the following criteria:

Commitment to Good Governance: Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to upholding the principles of good academic governance, including transparency, inclusivity, and working in support of the values, sustainability, strategy, and regulatory compliance of the University as a whole.
Diversity of Perspective: Demonstrates the ability to contribute diverse perspectives, ensuring decisions reflect the interests of the University and its varied academic disciplines, staff, and student communities.
Decision-Making Skills: Demonstrates capacity to engage in informed, well-reasoned decision-making that considers the experiences and outcomes of our diverse student and staff communities.
Collaborative Engagement: Demonstrates ability to participate in inclusive, respectful discussions, that uphold Academic Freedom, Freedom of Expression, and the principles of Dignity at Warwick.
Representation and Accountability: Demonstrates a willingness to represent the interests of their constituency (e.g., students, staff, or academic units) while maintaining a focus on the University's overall goals.
Active Contribution: Demonstrates a commitment to fulfilling responsibilities, including attending all committee meetings, prepararation for and participation in meetings, and supporting the continuous improvement of academic governance.

Please direct any queries about the nominations process to nominations.senate@warwick.ac.uk.

Applications are currently closed for these committees. You can set up email notifications for future recruitment rounds by using the 'Notify' link at the top of the the main vacancies webpage at: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/gov/committees/senate/vacancies