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Revisions to Ordinances 7, 9 and 16

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:17:08 GMT

At its meeting on 22 November 2017 the Council approved for the first time amendments to Ordinance 7 on Constitution of the Boards of the Faculties and Ordinance 9 on Board of Graduate Studies.

Rationale: To reflect the disestablishment of the Board of Undergraduate Studies and the merger of the Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Committees of the Boards of the Faculties to form Faculty Education Committees. Additionally, to remove redundant references to sub-faculties.

At its meeting on 22 November 2017 the Council approved for the second time amendments to Ordinance 16 on Payment of Annual Fees, Residential Charges and Other Debts.

Rationale: To reflect the introduction of an administration fee, proposed by the Fees Working Group, to cover the administration costs of following up late payments of residential charges or academic fees by students.

Revisions to Ordinances 10 and 11

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:05:33 GMT

At its meeting on 18 October 2017 the Council approved for the second time, an amendment to University Ordinance 10 on Departments.

Rationale: To allow the wording of Ordinance 10 to be generalised to allow for flexibility in determining the appropriate leadership role as the nature and size of Departments change over time.

At its meeting on 18 October 2017 the Council approved for the second time, an amendment to University Ordinance 11 on the Appointment of Heads of Departments.

Rationale: That in some cases the role of Head of Department is incorporated into a broader substantive appointment, such as Chair, or Executive Dean and that such roles should not fall within the provisions of Ordinance 11.

Revisions to Ordinance 16

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:46:17 GMT

Chair’s action was taken on 29 September 2017 to approve for the first time, an amendment to University Ordinance 16 on Payment of Annual Fees, Residential Charges and Other Debts.

Revisions to Ordinances 7, 10, 11 and 13

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 08:39:34 GMT

At its meeting on 12 July 2017 the Council approved for the second time, an amendment to University Ordinance 7 on the Constitution of the Boards of the Faculties.

Rationale: To reflect the approved change in name of the Centre for Professional Education to the Centre for Teacher Education.

At its meeting on 12 July 2017 the Council approved for the first time, an amendment to University Ordinance 10 on Departments.

Rationale: To allow the wording of Ordinance 10 to be generalised to allow for flexibility in determining the appropriate leadership role as the nature and size of Departments change over time.

At its meeting on 12 July 2017 the Council approved for the first time, an amendment to University Ordinance 11 on the Appointment of Heads of Departments.

On 21 June 2017, Chair's Action was taken on behalf of the Council to approve for the first time an amendment to University Ordinance 13 on Degrees and Diplomas.

At its meeting on 12 July 2017 the Council approved for the second time, an amendment to University Ordinance 13 on Degrees and Diplomas.

Rationale: To remove reference to the Master of Clinical Sciences (MClinSci), which is no longer offered.

Revisions to Ordinance 7

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 09:58:37 GMT

At its meeting on 17 May 2017 the Council approved for the first time, an amendment to University Ordinance 7 on the Constitution of the Boards of the Faculties.

Rationale: To reflect the approved change in name of the Centre for Professional Education to the Centre for Teacher Education.

Revisions to Ordinances 7 and 13

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 09:54:15 GMT

At its meeting on 8 February 2017 the Council approved for the second time amendments to University Ordinance 7 on the Constitution of the Boards of the Faculties in relation to the establishment of the Department of Warwick Foundation Studies.

Rationale: BFA: to include representation from the Language Centre on the BFA; BFM: a number of recommendations (see papers); reflection of the establishment of the School for Cross-Faculty Studies.

At its meeting on 8 February 2017 the Council approved for the second time amendments to University Ordinance 13 on Degrees and Diplomas.

Rationale: To institute the award of MS (Master of Science) for courses awarded jointly with the University of Warwick in California, and remove the award of Master of Surgery.

Revisions to Ordinances 7, 13 and 23

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:05:55 GMT

At its meeting held on 20 October 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Ordinance 7 on the Constitution of the Boards of the Faculties in relation to the establishment of the Department of Warwick Foundation Studies be approved for the first time.

Rationale: BFA: to include representation from the Language Centre on the BFA; BFM: a number of recommendations (see papers); reflection of the establishment of the School for Cross-Faculty Studies.

At its meeting held on 20 October 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Ordinance 7 on the Constitution of the Boards of the Faculties in relation to changes to the constitution of the Boards of the Faculties of Arts and Medicine be approved for the second time.

Rationale: BFA: to include representation from the Language Centre on the BFA; BFM: a number of recommendations (see papers); reflection of the establishment of the School for Cross-Faculty Studies.

At its meeting held on 20 October 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to Ordinance 13 on Degrees and Diplomas be approved for the first time.

Rationale: To institute the award of MS (Master of Science) for courses awarded jointly with the University of Warwick in California, and remove the award of Master of Surgery.

At its meeting held on 20 October 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to Ordinance 23 on Code of Practice pursuant to the Education Act 1994 Part II: Students' Unions University Ordinance be approved for the second time.

Rationale: Revisions to SU Framework of Good Governance.

Revisions to Ordinances 7 and 23

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:57:21 GMT

At its meeting held on 13 July 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Ordinance 7 on the Constitution of the Boards of the Faculties be approved for the first time.

Rationale: BFA: to include representation from the Language Centre on the BFA; BFM: a number of recommendations (see papers); reflection of the establishment of the School for Cross-Faculty Studies.

At its meeting held on 13 July 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Ordinance 23 on the Code of Practice pursuant to the Education Act 1994 Part II: Students' Unions be approved for the first time.

Rationale: Revisions to SU Framework of Good Governance.

Revisions to Ordinance 7

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:54:44 GMT

At its meeting held on 18 May 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Ordinance 7 on the Constitution of the Boards of the Faculties be approved for the second time.

Rationale: To allow the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to have both an undergraduate and a postgraduate student representative.

Revisions to Ordinances 7 and 16

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:52:59 GMT

At its meeting held on 10 - 11 February 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Ordinance 7 on the Constitution of the Boards of the Faculties be approved for the first time.

Rationale: To allow the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to have both an undergraduate and a postgraduate student representative.

At its meeting held on 10 - 11 February 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Ordinance 16 on the Payment of Annual Fees, Residential Charges and Other Debts be approved for the second time.

Rationale: To ensure CMA compliance.