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Revisions to Ordinances 4, 5, and 7

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:26:27 GMT

On 26 January 2022 the Senate approved amendments to Ordinances 4, 5, and 7 to reflect changes in practice over time and organisational and operational revisions which have already been approved and implemented to:

Ordinance 4 (Committees of the Council), relating to the title of the University Estate and Environment Committee and to the reporting structure for the Fundraising Ethics Committee.
Ordinance 5 (The Senate), relating to the reporting structure for the Fundraising Ethics Committee.
Ordinance 7 (Academic Bodies), relating to the role title of the Dean of the Warwick Manufacturing Group, the processes for the appointment of Heads of Departments, and the removal of the constitution and terms of reference for the Board of Graduate Studies.

These changes took place with immediate effect post Senate approval and were confirmed by the Council on 9 February 2022.

Revision to Ordinance 8

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:52:00 GMT

On 6 October 2021 the Senate approved an amendment to Ordinance 8 on Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, to include the award of Foundation Degree in Science (FdSc). This was confirmed by Council on 13 October 2021.

Revisions to Ordinance 3, 4 and 5

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:08:00 GMT

On 18 November 2020, the Council approved amendments to the following University Ordinances, with changes taking immediate effect.

Ordinance 3.5 (The Pro Vice-Chancellors)

Rationale: Change of Status

Ordinance 4.1 (Nominations Committee)

Rationale: To reflect the updated Terms of Reference

Ordinance 4.2 (Appointed Members of Council)

Rationale: Appointment of Pro Vice-Chancellor no longer needed due to change of status.

Ordinance 4.9 (Committees of the Council)

Rationale: Updated name of Equality and Diversity Committee to Social Inclusion Committee

Ordinance 5.3 (Committees of the Senate)

Rationale:Updated name of Equality and Diversity Committee to Social Inclusion Committee and removed the Senate Steering Committee

Revision to Ordinance 8

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:16:52 GMT

On 8 July 2020, the Council approved an amendment to the following University Ordinance, with changes taking immediate effect.

Ordinance 8 (Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates)

Rationale: Amendment to the Ordinance to include the award of Master of Arts and Science (MASc).

Scheme of Delegation

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:03:00 GMT

On 9 October 2019, the Council approved the introduction of a Scheme of Delegation, outlining responsibilities and delegated authorities for making key decisions in the name of, or on behalf of, the University of Warwick.

Revisions to Ordinances 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:00:00 GMT

On 9 October 2019, the Council approved amendments to the following University Ordinances, with changes taking immediate effect.

Ordinance 4.1 (Nominations Committee)

Rationale: Changes to membership and election process for the Professional Services Staff (PSS) approved by Council in May and July 2019.

Ordinance 4.2 (Appointed Members of Council)

Rationale: Updating of Senate and student membership election / appointment processes.

Ordinance 5 (The Senate)

Rationale: Appointment of student members to the Senate following consultation with the Students Union.

Ordinance 5.1 (Powers of the Senate)

Rationale: Following consultation with the Academic Registrar and Director of Education Policy and Quality, deletion of Section 30 as provision is provided elsewhere in Ordinance 3, Regulation 23 and 27.

Ordinance 7.1 (The Faculty Boards)

Rationale: Clarification of academic staff eligible to be nominated as Faculty Chair. Insertion of the newly formed School of Creative Arts, Performance and Visual Cultures.

Ordinance 7.2 (Departments)

Rationale: Updated to include the Dean of Warwick Business School.

Ordinance 9 (Honorary Graduands)

Rationale: Updated to reference responsibility for the award and revocation of honorary degrees.

Ordinance 10 (The Student Union)

Rationale: Updated in line with changes to Ordinance 4.2 and 5.6.

Governing Instruments Review

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:09:00 GMT

In 2018/19 a comprehensive review of the Charter, Statutes and Ordinances was undertaken with a view to modernising and simplifying the University’s governing instruments.

The Privy Council approved the amendments to the Charter and Statutes with effect from 13 February 2019. The current version of the University’s Charter, Statutes and Ordinances took effect from this date.

Revisions to Ordinance 13

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:34:00 GMT

At its meeting on 6 February 2019, the Council approved for the first time amendments to University Ordinance 13 on Degrees and Diplomas

Rationale: to include the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (and its associated exit qualification). Given the existing differentiation of the PGCE qualification by the University through its examination conventions, and the fact that the specific nature of the PGCE and its exit qualification is recognised nationally, it was proposed that bespoke entries be introduced with immediate effect.

At its meeting on 6 February 2019, the Council approved for the second time amendments to University Ordinance 13 on Degrees and Diplomas

Rationale: to include a new degree title of Master of Science (MSci). This inclusion is necessary to assign the correct degree title to a new degree developed by Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), which will be offered as an Integrated Masters degree in the area of Technology, Health and Wellbeing Services.

Revisions to Ordinances 7, 9 and 13

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 11:28:17 GMT

At its meeting on 21 November 2018, the Council approved for the first time amendments to University Ordinance 13 on Degrees and Diplomas

At its meeting on 21 November 2018, the Council approved for the second time amendments to University Ordinance 7 on Constitution of the Boards of the Faculties and University Ordinance 9 on Board of Graduate Studies.

Rationale: to incorporate changes following Council's approval that the Faculties of Science and Medicine merge to create a new Faculty, the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine.

Revisions to Ordinances 7 and 9

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:39:23 GMT

At its meeting on 11 July 2018, the Council approved for the first time amendments to University Ordinance 7 on Constitution of the Boards of the Faculties and University Ordinance 9 on Board of Graduate Studies.

Rationale: to incorporate changes following Council's approval that the Faculties of Science and Medicine merge to create a new Faculty, the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine.