Applications to become a member of the Student Success Subcommittee

The Student Success Subcommittee has responsibility for creating an inclusive education and experience where students are welcomed from early point of contact and enabled to succeed to their full potential. The Subcommittee takes a holistic view across the educational and wider aspects of student life, prioritising engagement, inclusion, connection, wellbeing, and opportunities for students to engage in and be recognised for their intellectual, social and cultural contribution at Warwick and beyond. The Subcommittee has a remit across and champions the breadth of the University programmes and modes of delivery.

Applications are invited for the committee vacancies listed below. These include two vacancies for academic staff with research expertise pertinent to the Subcommittee’s remit to join the Student Success Subcommittee (SSS). More information about the SSS, including its terms of reference, is available here: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/gov/committees/sss

There are four SSS meetings scheduled for the 2025/26 academic year listed below:

Date	Committee	Start Time	End Time	Venue
Thursday, 02 October 2025	Student Success Subcommittee	10:30	12:30	CMR 1.0
Thursday, 20 November 2025	Student Success Subcommittee	10:30	12:30	SU location tbc
Thursday, 26 February 2026	Student Success Subcommittee	14:00	16:00	CMR 1.0
Thursday, 14 May 2026	Student Success Subcommittee	14:00	16:00	SU location tbc

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 SSS Secretariat and a member of the Senate Nominations Panel, 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 this committee. 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