University Executive Board

Diagram of the University's decision-making structures during COVID-19 here.

Membership and Terms of Reference of the University Executive Board Gold Team here.

Membership
Terms of Reference
Reporting Structure
Secretariat
Meetings

Restricted Area for Members of the University Executive Board

Membership 2019/20

The Vice-Chancellor (Chair)	Professor Stuart Croft
The Provost	Professor Chris Ennew
The Registrar	Rachel Sandby-Thomas
The Pro-Vice-Chancellors	Professor Chris Hughes Professor Michael Shipman Professor Pam Thomas
The Group Finance Director	Rosie Drinkwater
Commercial Director	Rupert Lawrie
Secretary to Council	Sharon Tuersley
Chief Information and Digital Officer	Tony Pauley

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Terms of Reference (draft)

(a) To be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the University strategy, including the coordination of strategic planning and resourcing, and the monitoring of key performance metrics, on behalf of the Senate and the Council.

(b) To oversee performance and risk management through agreed KPIs/dashboards etc.

(c) Provide assurance that the required standards of accountability and legal and regulatory compliance are being achieved.

(d) To coordinate for the consideration of the Senate and the Council the academic, social and physical aspects of planning for the development of the University, and to ensure that in matters for which the statutory responsibility is laid on the Council the views of the Senate are clearly transmitted.

(e) To act as the delegated authority to approve all staff and student related policies on behalf of the Senate and the Council; except where a policy would have a significant impact on the financial or budgetary position of the University.

(f) To provide a strategic direction for the allocation of resources.

(g) To approve major operational decisions.

(h) To provide active and visible leadership.

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