Chair and members

Chair

• Dr Jane Grenville 

Members

Fourteen members appointed by Senate, at least one of whom should be a member of Senate.

• Dr J Goldberg, History to serve until 31 July 2012 (Deputy Chair - undergraduates)
• Mrs P Broadley, Health Sciences to serve until 31 July 2013
• Mr T Clarke, Electronics to serve until 31 July 2013
• Dr G Delius, Mathematics to serve until 31 July 2013
• Dr L Haagh, Politics to serve until 31 July 2013
• Professor J Local, Linguistics to serve until 2013* (Deputy Chair - postgraduates)
• Professor J Swaffield, Economics to serve until 31 July 2013*
• Professor R Wooffitt, Sociology to serve unitl 31 July 2013

• currently six vacancies, nominations going forward to Senate
  

*denotes member of Senate

Agendas and minutes

• Ms K Lucas, Student Support Office

In attendance

Director of Student Support Services, or deputising senior colleague

Terms of reference

1. On behalf of Senate to take final decisions on all cases referred to it under Regulations 2, 5 and 6 and Ordinance 8 of the University Ordinances and Regulations and in particular to decide cases relating to undergraduate and postgraduate students where:
   
   (a) a proposed variation in the normal pattern of registration or progression for a University qualification is recommended
   (b) accreditation of prior learning or exemption from a prescribed period of study not covered by the Accrediation of pror learning (APL) policy is recommended
   (c) progression is not as expected
   (d) the award of an aegrotat degree or re-assessment with residence is proposed
    
2. In cases of academic misconduct to consider, where required, recommendations from Boards of Studies.
3. To hear appeals by students against decisions of Boards of Studies affecting their academic progress, including following examination failure.
4. To decide any other special cases referred to the Committee by Boards of Studies, by Standing Committee on Assessment, or by Senate.
5. To maintain a register of courses of study or equivalent recognised for the purpose of accreditation of prior learning
6. To monitor and review statistical information on the cases within the Committee's purview, including those relating to requests for suspension of studies and to report annually to Senate.
7. To report to Senate following each of its meetings.
8. To have regard at all times to principles of equity, fairness and transparency and to bear in mind relevant Equal Opportunities policies and legislation.

Notes

1. The hearing of appeals procedure is defined formally by Regulation 2.8 of the University Ordinances and Regulations.
2. The Committee deals  with undergraduate and postgraduate students.
3. The Chair has discretion to decide on straightforward cases, as appropriate, without reference to the full Committee on the understanding that actions taken by the Chair are reviewed by another member of the Committee and reported to the next meeting of the Committee. 
4. Suspension of studies will normally be limited to a total of four years for any degree. Recommendations for suspension of studies beyond this will be considered by the full Committee.
5. A meeting of the Committee will be considered quorate provided a minimum of three members are present.
6. Former members of the Committee are permitted to be part of a panel hearing cases if called upon to do in exceptional circumstances and provided that only one such person takes part in any one hearing.