Governance
Senate
Senate is the principal academic body of the University. It draws its members from the academic staff and students of the University. Its role is to direct and regulate the teaching and research of the University. This includes approving all courses and over-seeing all aspects of academic quality assurance. The Vice-Chancellor is Chairman of Senate.
For more details of Senate, see the relevant sections of the Charter, Statutes and Ordinances. Viz:
- Senate - Charter Art. 10 (1) (iii), Art. 11 (5), (6); Statute XIII, Ordinance IV
Council
Council is the chief executive and financial body of the University. It has responsibility for the strategic direction of the institution, approval of major developments and the receipt of regular reports from executive officers on the day to day operations of the University. Council has two main sub-committees, the Finance Committee and the Audit Committee.
The Chairman of Council is Mr Gordon Page and Dr Gareth Williams is Deputy Chair.
For more details of Council, see the relevant sections of the Charter, Statutes and Ordinances. ie.:
- Charter Art. 10 (1) (ii), Art. 11 (5), (6); Statute XII
Court
Court is the supreme constitutional body of the University. It is somewhat akin in its nature and its role to the shareholders of a large public company. It offers a means whereby the wider interests served by the University can be associated with the institution and provides a public forum where members of Court can raise any matters about the University. Court normally meets once each year to receive the annual report and financial statements. Major changes to the constitution of the University require Court's approval. Court elects the independent members of the University's Council.
A majority of the members of Court are from outside the University, representing designated bodies with an interest in the work of the University, including the local community. Court also includes many members and former members of University staff. All members of Senate are ex-officio members of Court, as are the Emeritus Professors of the University; in addition five members of Court are elected by the Assembly.
For more details of Court, see the relevant sections of the Charter, Statutes and Ordinances:
- Court - Charter Art.10 (1) (i), Art. 11 (3), Statute XI, Ordinance III
Queries may be directed to the Secretary and Registrar's office:
Julie Morris
T: +44 (0) 1234 754026
E: julie.morris@cranfield.ac.uk
