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ACADEMIC BOARD 03 July 2019 at 13:30 in G02 Broadcasting Place, City Campus

Governance & Legal Services Leeds Beckett University, 101 Old Broadcasting House, City Campus, Leeds, LS2 9EN T: 0113 812 7542 E: [email protected]

ACADEMIC BOARD

AGENDA for the Wednesday 03 July 2019 meeting.

The one hundred and forty-second meeting of the Academic Board will be held at 13:30 in Room G02, Broadcasting Place, City Campus.

13:30 Part A: Preliminary Items Report Led by A1 Apologies Chair A2 Declarations of interest Chair

A3 Minutes of the last meeting held on 12

April 2019 ACB-2018-042 CONFIDENTIAL

Chair

A4 Matters arising ACB-2018-043 Secretary

13:45 Part B: Reports from Officers Report Led by

B1 Report from the Vice-Chancellor Verbal report Chair

B2 Report from the Students’ Union ACB-2018-044 C Hind

S Iqbal

B3 Student Recruitment Update ACB-2018-045

CONFIDENTIAL To Follow

T Lancaster

B4* Conferral of Emeritus and Visiting Titles ACB-2018-046 Chair

14:30 Part C: Quality and Student Matters Report Led by C1 Access & Participation Plan Presentation T Lancaster

C2 Academic Assurance Report ACB-2018-047

CONFIDENTIAL P Cardew

C3 Development of Education Strategy & the Academic Calendar:

ACB-2018-048 CONFIDENTIAL

P Cardew

C4 Amendments to the Academic Regulations

ACB-2018-049 CONFIDENTIAL

B Colledge

C5 Amendments to the Attendance Policy ACB-2018-050


C6 Annual review of the Admissions Policy ACB-2018-051

CONFIDENTIAL C Watts

C7 Register of Collaborations and

Partnerships ACB-2018-052 CONFIDENTIAL

B Colledge

C8 Annual review of courses approved to use

the Fitness to Practise Policy & Procedures ACB-2018-053

C Thomas

C9 Student Code of Discipline ACB-2018-054

C Thomas

15:30 ~ Refreshment Break ~

15:40 Part D: Research Matters Report Led by

D1 Annual Statement on Research Integrity

ACB-2018-055

C Barnes

15:45 Part E: Governance Matters

E1 Access and Participation Oversight

Committee Proposal ACB-2018-056

To Follow B Colledge

E2* Updates to the Standing Orders ACB-2018-057 C Thomas

E3 Amendments to the Academic Board and

its Committees Terms of Reference and Memberships

ACB-2018-058 C Thomas

E4 Amendments to the School Academic

Committee membership profile ACB-2018-059 S Sherwin

16:30 Part F: Reports from Committees Report Led by

F1* Academic Quality & Standards Committee ACB-2018-060


F2* Research & Enterprise Committee ACB-2018-061

CONFIDENTIAL A Slade

16:45 Part G: Other Business Report Led by

G1 Proposed dates for Academic Board &

Committee meetings for 2019/20 ACB-2018-062 Secretary

G2* Academic Board Schedule of Business

2019/20 ACB-2018-063

Secretary

G3* Date of next meeting: 14:00 on

Wednesday 06 November 2019, Room TBC

Shaded items indicate that the Board / Committee is being asked to make a decision. *Starred items will be taken without discussion unless a member notifies the Chair or Secretary in advance that she or he wishes the item to be open for debate

ACADEMIC BOARD

03 JULY 2019

ACB-2018-043 OPEN

Matters Arising

Executive Summary

REF Code of Practice

The Academic Board is invited to ratify the Chair’s action taken by the Vice Chancellor to approve the Ref Code of Practice.

The Code of Practice was submitted to Research England by the 07 June 2019 deadline, following endorsement by the Research & Enterprise Committee and the Deans of School and a consultation process, the details of which are set out in Appendix B.

Action Requested

The report is for decision. The Academic Board is invited to ratify the Chair’s action taken by the Vice Chancellor to approve the Ref Code of Practice.

Appendices

Appendix A: Chair’s Action (REF Code of Practice)

Appendix B: CoP Overview

Author

Name:

Job title:

Date:

Kate Harvey

Secretariat Manager

19 June 2019

REF 2021 Code of Practice

1. Every university that intends to submit to REF 2021 is required to develop, document and apply a code

of practice on the fair and transparent identification of staff with significant responsibility for research;

determining who is an independent researcher; and the selection of outputs.

2. The COP short life working group was convened in Autumn 2018 as a subcommittee of the REF Strategy

Panel. This is an advisory body making recommendations to the REF Strategy Panel. (which in turn is a

subcommittee of this committee). The working group was tasked with developing the draft CoP,

managing the consultation process and supporting the implementation.

3. Phase 1 – Management Consultation

Phase 1 consultation took place in December 2018 and January 2019, following the drafting of Draft 1 of

the COP and involved discussions with key stakeholders and committees: The University Research and

Enterprise Forum, the University Executive Team, Senior Management Group, the REF strategy panel,

Research and Enterprise committee.

4. Phase 2 – Union Consultation

a. Meeting 1 ‐ 18th January 2019.

An early draft of the CoP was shared at a consultation meeting with UCU. Based on feedback, the

CoP was amended to include a UCU REF representative on the Appeal Panel.

b. Meeting 2 ‐ 25th April 2019.

A consultation meeting with UCU and Unison sought further views and to share feedback from

the consultation and the resultant CoP changes. This meeting agreed a revised appeal process

that included an informal stage and the option to hold a hearing if appropriate.

c. Meeting 3 – 1st May 2019

The final CoP was tabled at the Joint Consultative Committee Meeting. This generated debate

around paragraph 130 about using outputs from redundant staff. Referencing the guidance from

Research England, we agreed our approach was fair to both staff currently employed and any

who have left.

d. On 14th May, an email was sent to UCU representatives to confirm that we had not received any

further feedback and to remind them of the deadline for submission. There have been no

disagreements raised formally by any union representative and there has been no written

response received from any union.

5. Phase 3 ‐ Staff Consultation

A four‐week formal period of staff consultation on the draft CoP commenced on 11 March 2019 and

ended on Friday 5 April 2019. During this we engaged in 3 ways:

a. There was a bespoke email address [email protected] for colleagues to ask

questions and provide feedback.

b. We are sought feedback via an anonymous staff online survey.

c. All academic colleagues were invited to attend a UoA briefing with their Director of Research to

review the draft code of practice, discuss the content and ask questions.

6. The engagement with the Consultation was as follows:

a. The email launching the Code of Practice consultation period sent on 11th March had a 59.18%

open rate and 15.57% click rate with 1728 members of staff opening the email at least once.

b. 13 Unit of Assessment Code of Practice Meetings were held, a total of 222 (27% based on 2018

REF audit) academic colleagues attended across all meetings and 91 questions were asked and

answered. 12/13 of these meetings were recorded and are available upon request.

c. 133 colleagues across the university completed the Code of Practice consultation survey. 77.9%

of these were academic staff (11% based on 2018 REF audit), and 22.1% were professional

services support staff. A total of 85 comments were generated from the survey. Overall more

than 90% of staff either strongly agree, agree or are neutral with the sections laid out in the draft

Code of Practice.

7. The final draft of the CoP was approved by the

a. REF Strategy Panel Meeting on 7th May 2019,

b. R&E Committee on 30th May 2019

c. by Chairs action on behalf of Academic Board on the 6th June 2019

It was submitted to Research England on the 6th June 2019.

References and further information

8. The submitted Code of Practice is available on request.

Name: Cathy Barnes

Job title: Director of Research and Enterprise

Date: June 2019

ACADEMIC BOARD

03 JULY 2019

ACB-2018-044 OPEN

Report from the Students’ Union

Executive Summary

This report is to summarise the work undertaken by the Students’ Union and inform the committee of any key academic issues or developments.

Action Requested

This report is for information. Academic Board is invited to note the report.

Appendices

Appendix A: School Fora Action Plans

Author

Name:

Job title:

Date:

Charlie Hind

VP Education/Union Affairs Officer‐elect 16 June 2019

Approval Route

16 June 2019 Charlie Hind

Report from the Students’ Union Introduction

1. This report covers any key developments from the Students’ Union relating to academic matters.

Officer Objectives

2. Jack Harrison, Students’ Union President 2018/19, has continued the objective of installing Lights in Beckett Park and has worked on writing a proposal for approval from local residents’ groups. This year Jack ran multiple Give It A Go activities and has planned ahead for the new Officer team next year to continue this work.

3. Charlie Hind, VP Education 2018/19, focused on tackling Hidden Fees at the University and successfully passed a paper at the last Academic Board which gained the commitment of the University to continue working on this issue. Charlie also progressed his fairness for student workers objective and will be continuing with this next year.

4. Jess Carrier, VP Welfare & Community 2018/19, has progressed with her work on sexual

health by securing monthly testing in the SU. Jess has also successfully set up a Tenants’ Union and secured student cases to work towards improving students experiences of housing. In addition, for her safer drugs use objective Jess has organised monthly drop ins by Forward Leeds. Next year Jess will be focusing on mental health and suicide prevention.

5. Ro Sewell, VP Equality & Diversity 2018/19, held a calendar of events to celebrate the diversity of the student body including events for Autism Awareness Week and LGBT+ History Month. Ro also worked with Charlie this year to establish the BAME Ambassador scheme and run the first My Racist Campus campaign.

6. Aidan Thatcher, VP Activities 2018/19, has continued with his objective of securing a Bigger

and Better Sports Offer for students and has investigated with the University the possibility of making sports participation cheaper. Aidan has also hosted numerous inter‐society nights throughout the year bringing together students from different societies across the Students’ Union. Lastly, Aidan was heavily involved with our RAG society and engaging them within sports clubs to increase fundraising and collaboration between the SU and AU.

New Students’ Union Officers

7. On 28th June we say farewell to Jack Harrison, SU President, Ro Sewell, VP Equality & Diversity and Aidan Thatcher, VP Activities who will be greatly missed by the Students’ Union – we thank them for all their work on making students’ lives better here at Leeds Beckett.

8. We also welcome to the Officer team Sherry Iqbal (Education Officer), Ahmed Shire (Equality & Diversity Officer) and Barbara Pereira (Activities & Events Officer) for the 2019/20 academic year. Sherry is keen to focus on showcasing BAME students at Leeds Beckett Students’ Union, while Ahmed is looking to increase engagement with liberation campaigns and Barbara wishes to create a diverse and inclusive events programme.

Academic Representation Update 2019/20

9. The Students’ Union will continue to refine its approach to academic representation in the 2019/20 academic year in order to make operational improvements where required. This includes:

The Students' Union has agreed with QAS that the SU will maintain the record of Course Representative details in the upcoming academic year. An online submission form will be circulated to all Schools for submission of the details of their Course Reps; the deadline for which will be Wednesday 16 October 2019. This deadline has been set to ensure that all Course Reps have the opportunity to attend their training in the following weeks.

We will be working with QAS over the summer to review the guidance provided to Schools regarding self‐representation thresholds and support for self‐representing students.

The number of School Forums held during the academic year will remain at three per School and we will continue to work with Timetabling to ensure these are scheduled in student timetables for the most suitable time.

New forums for the Leeds School of the Arts and the School of Built Environment, Engineering & Computing will replace the forums held for the Schools of Art, Architecture & Design; Built Environment & Engineering; Film, Music & Performing Arts; and Computing, Creative Technology & Engineering, as appropriate.

The Graduate School forum will continue, following its introduction this year. However, the forum for the Department of Languages will cease in favour of working with the Department to identify more appropriate and accessible feedback methods for its students who are predominantly part‐time.

Following a successful pilot this year, which saw the number of trained Course Reps increase from 31% (252 Reps) to 50% (511 Reps), Course Reps will continue to receive a branded hoodie on a first come, first served basis if they complete their in‐person training. We thank all of the Schools for contributing to the cost of continuing to deliver this initiative next year.

10. The final School Forum Action Plans for the academic year 2018/19 are included in Appendix A. These outline the feedback received from students during School Forums and the responses from staff. This feedback will be collated in the Student Voice School Reports to be distributed to each School.

Course‐based Societies

11. The Students’ Union are pleased to report that there are now 27 course‐based societies at Leeds Beckett Students’ Union and 5 societies in the process of being created. These societies are:

Architecture (SOAK)

ART Society

Biomedical Society

Brain Boosters (in process)

Broadcasting Media (in process)

Built Environment & Engineering

Computer Science Club

Design Society

Economy Society

Early Years Society (in process)

Education Society

Ethical Hacking

Event Society

Fashion Society

Hospitality Society (in process)

Business Society

International Business

Junior Barristers Society

Law Society

Marketing Society

Nursing Society

Nutrition Society

Occupational Therapy Society

Physiotherapy Society

Planning Society

Politics and International Relations Society (in process)

Postgrad Society

Psychology Society

Sociology

Speech and Language Therapy

Stem Power

Writing

Conclusions and recommendations

12. Academic Board is invited to note this report.

ACADEMIC BOARD

3 July 2019

ACB-2018-046 OPEN

Conferral of Emeritus and Visiting Academic Titles

Executive Summary

This report provides a report on the approval of the conferral of the title of Emeritus Professor, Visiting Professor and Visiting Fellow.

Action Requested

The report is for information.

Appendices

Appendix A: The University’s Guidance on Emeritus and Visiting Titles

Author

Name:

Job title:

Date:

Julia Gaskin

HR Quality & Policy Development Adviser

06 June 2019

Approval Route

Natalie Saunders

Professor Peter Slee

Conferral of Emeritus and Visiting Academic Titles Introduction 1. The title of Emeritus Professor or Emeritus Reader is awarded to recognise a former

academic Professor’s or Reader’s sustained and distinguished academic service, including dedicated service to a particular field or fields of study and to the University. The University received applications for emeritus status for:

a. Professor Paul Smith b. Professor Colin Webster

2. Visiting Professors must have significant standing in their field of work and will normally

come from a higher education or research institution and already hold a comparable status. The criteria for the conferment of the title of Professor are included in the University’s Academic Promotions Policy and Procedure and the same criteria broadly apply to the award of Visiting Professor.

3. Visiting Fellows should demonstrate outstanding contribution in their particular academic or

professional field and/or have substantial and successful experience at a high level of management responsibility in industry, commerce or the public sector.

Process 4. In accordance with the University’s Guidance on Emeritus and Visiting Titles (Appendix A),

Dean nominations to appoint Emeritus Professors, Visiting Professors and Visiting Fellows have been considered by the Vice Chancellor, as Chair of the Promotions Board.

Approval 5. The Vice Chancellor considered and approved both nominations for emeritus status. The

formal offer of the title has been made to both Professor Smith and Professor Webster with effect from 1 August 2019.

6. The formal offer of the title of Visiting Professor (in the Carnegie School of Education) has

been made to Professor Shirley Anne Tate and also (in Leeds Business School) to Professor Olga Matthias, both for a period of 3 years.

7. The formal offer of the title of Visiting Fellow has been made for a period of 3 years as

follows:

Leeds Business School Canon Keith Madeley Mr Paul Amourdedieu School of Health & Community Studies Mr Simon Rippon

School of Cultural Studies & Humanities Dr Martin Arnold Carnegie School of Sport Dr Kelsey Erickson

Conclusion 8. The Academic Board is invited to note the approval of the conferral of the above emeritus

and visiting titles.

Appendix A

Human Resources

GUIDANCE ON EMERITUS AND VISITING ACADEMIC TITLES

Emeritus Professors and Emeritus Readers The title of Emeritus Professor or Emeritus Reader is awarded to recognise a former academic Professor’s or Reader’s sustained and distinguished academic service, including dedicated service to a particular field or fields of study and to the University. The title will normally only be awarded to Professors or Readers who are leaving the employment of the University for reasons of permanent retirement. These titles are honorary and unpaid. The title may be awarded at any time after the Professor or Reader has left the University (nominations may be submitted during the academic year of the planned retirement). The relevant Dean should send a recommendation for the conferment of the title to the Director of Human Resources, for consideration by the University Promotions Board as part of the annual Academic Promotions round. The recommendation should include the former Professor or Reader’s curriculum vitae, together with written expressions of support from two or more Professors of the University. In exceptional circumstances, the title may be approved at other times of the year by the Vice Chancellor (as Chair of the Promotions Board). The titles of Emeritus Professor and Emeritus Reader may be conferred for a specified period of time or in perpetuity. However, the University retains the right to remove the title if, for example, a conflict of interest arises or it is considered that damage may be caused to the reputation of the University by continued association with the person. It is intended that Emeritus Professors and Emeritus Readers should continue to be of service to the University by participating, on a voluntary basis, in activities of the University. For purposes of courtesy and on ceremonial occasions, an Emeritus Professor is regarded as a Professor of the University, and an Emeritus Reader as a Reader of the University. Emeritus Professors and Emeritus Readers are not eligible for membership of Academic Board or ex‐officio membership of any School Committees. The award of Emeritus titles will be reported at the next meeting of the Academic Board.

Visiting Professors and Visiting Fellows Visiting Professors must have significant standing in their field of work and will normally come from a higher education or research institution and already hold a comparable status. The criteria for the conferment of the title of Professor are included in the University’s Academic Promotions Policy and Procedure and the same criteria broadly apply to the award of Visiting Professor. Visiting Fellows should demonstrate outstanding contribution in their particular academic or professional field and/or have substantial and successful experience at a high level of management responsibility in industry, commerce or the public sector. All nominations to appoint a Visiting Professor or Visiting Fellow should be made by the appropriate Dean to the Director of Human Resources, by completion of the Visiting Professor/Visiting Fellow proposal form. Visiting Professor and Visiting Fellow appointments will be considered by the Academic Promotions Board on an annual basis (as part of the annual Academic Promotions round). Appointments at other times of year will only be considered in exceptional circumstances through approval by the Vice Chancellor (as Chair of the Promotions Board). Although no remuneration is paid for these appointments, reasonable expenses in connection with University business may be paid in agreement with the appropriate Dean. The title is normally conferred for a maximum of three years in the first instance and may be extended after this time. However, the University retains the right to remove the title if, for example, a conflict of interest arises or it is considered that damage may be caused to the reputation of the University by continued association with the person. On appointment, the specific role of each Visiting Professor and Visiting Fellow will be determined in agreement with the relevant Dean. The award of Visiting titles will be reported at the next meeting of the Academic Board.

ACADEMIC BOARD

03 JULY 2019

Annual review of programmes approved to use the Fitness to Practise Policy & Procedure 2019/20

Executive Summary

The report contains a proposal to update the list of programmes to which the Fitness to Practise Policy & Procedure applies. It reflects changes in course titles; removes courses that are no longer running; and adds any new courses to the list. All changes have been agreed by the relevant Deans.

Action Requested

The report is for decision. Academic Board is invited to approve the proposed updates to the list of programmes to which the fitness to Practise Policy & Procedure applies for 2019/20.

Appendix

Appendix 1: Programmes approved to use the Fitness to Practise Policy & Procedure 2019/20.

Author

Name:

Job title:

Date:

Kathryn Giddings

Compliance & Casework Manager, Governance & Legal Services

19 June 2019

Approval Route

19 June 2019 Caroline Thomas, University Secretary

ACB-2018-053OPEN

APPENDIX 1

Programmes of Study to which the Fitness to Practise Policy and Procedure applies 20198/1920

Undergraduate courses

School of Clinical and Applied Sciences

BSc (Hons) Dietetics

BSc (Hons) Environmental Health

BSc (Hons) Environmental Health Studies

BSc (Hons) Nutrition

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition

BSc (Hons) Safety, Health and Environmental Management

BSc (Hons) Safety Health and Environmental Management (franchise, MDIS)

BSc (Hons) Safety Health and Environmental Management (franchise, Rushmore Business School)

BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

School of Health and Community Studies

BA (Hons) Childhood Development and Play work

BA (Hons) Social Work

BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Development (JNC)

BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

BSc (Hons) General Nursing (franchise, Rushmore Business School)

Foundation Degree Nursing Associate

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

Dip HE Therapeutic Counselling

Leeds School of Social Sciences

BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy

Carnegie School of Education: Undergraduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS):

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education leading to QTS (2 year route) – ECPBQ.

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education leading to QTS (3 year route) – BAECE

BA (Hons) Primary Education leading to QTS (3 year route) – BAPEQ

BA (Hons) Primary Education (Early Years, 3‐7) with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status – PEQTE BA (Hons) Primary Education (5‐11) with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status – PEQTR

APPENDIX 1

Postgraduate courses

School of Clinical and Applied Sciences

PG Dip Dietetics

PG Dip Health & Safety

PG Dip Health and Safety (franchise, Hong Kong College of Technology)

MSc Dietetics

MSc Environmental Health

MSc Health and Safety

MSc Nutrition in Practice

MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre‐registration)

MSc Physiotherapy (Pre‐registration)

MSc Sports and Exercise Therapy


PG Cert Mental Health Practice

PG Cert Therapeutic Play Skills

PG Dip Community Specialist Practitioner ‐ District Nursing

PG Dip Counselling & Psychotherapy

PG Dip Play Therapy

PG Dip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing ‐ Health Visiting

PG Dip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing ‐ School Nursing

MA Art Psychotherapy Practice

MA Social Work

MA Youth Work and Community Development

Leeds School of Social Sciences

MSc Speech & Language Therapy

Carnegie School of Education: Postgraduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

PGCE Primary Education (Early Years, 3‐7) with recommendation for leading to QTS – PGPED

PGCE Primary Education (5‐11) with recommendation for leading to QTS – PGPRI

PGCE Primary Education (5‐11) with recommendation for QTS ‐ PGPPE

PGCE Secondary Physical Education leading to QTS

PGCE Secondary Education (11‐16) with recommendation for QTS – PGSPO, PGSEN, PGSGE, PGSMA PGCE Secondary English leading to QTS

PGCE Secondary Maths leading to QTS

PGCE Secondary Geography leading to QTS

PGCE School Direct awards leading to QTS

Other – professional modules


Non‐Medical Prescribing

Practice Teacher

Support for Learning in Practice

Practice of Best Interests Assessments

ACADEMIC BOARD 03 JULY 2019

ACB-2018-054 OPEN

Updates to the Student Code of Discipline

Executive Summary

This paper proposes minor amendments to the Student Code of Discipline, including a change to the terminology used in relation to the structure of the Code to facilitate more flexibility and adding a specific reference to how the University will deal with allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment.

A full review of the Student Code of Discipline is planned for 2019/20.

Action Requested

This paper is for consideration.

Appendices

Appendix 1: Student Code of Discipline

Author

Name: Job title: Date:

Kathryn Giddings Compliance & Casework Manager 24 June 2019

Approval Route


Updates to the Student Code of Discipline Introduction 1. The Student Code of Discipline (“the Code”) sets out the principles and processes for the

University’s approach to dealing with allegations of student misconduct. This paper proposes minor amendments in terminology and a specific reference to cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment.

Proposed changes 2. The Code has been updated to comprise stages one and two which replace the informal and

formal stages. The purpose of this change is to clarify the standing of the two stages by removing the term “informal” which may suggest that the University does not take cases dealt with at this stage as seriously as those at the formal stage. The change will also enable a broader range of cases to be dealt with at stage one providing swifter resolution of cases to the benefit of both students and staff.

3. A new section has been added to confirm how the University will handle allegations of sexual

misconduct and harassment and signposts the guidance currently being developed by Student Services on reporting allegations of this kind. There will be a clear link between the support available to students; the range of options available to them in terms of reporting an incident; and the actions that the University is able to take. This brings together the findings of the Universities UK Harassment Taskforce’s 2016 report, “Changing the Culture”, which reiterated the need for universities to be equipped to respond effectively and engage in prevention activities in relation to sexual violence.

4. The final changes to the code are the removal of a number of obsolete policies from the list of

documents that form the Student Code of Behaviour. 5. A comprehensive review of the Code is planned for 2019/20. Conclusions and recommendations 6. In accordance with Paragraph 62 of the Articles of Government, the Board of Governors is

responsible for approving the Student Code of Discipline after consultation with Academic Board and the Students’ Union. Academic Board is invited to consider the proposed updates to the Code prior to its submission to the Board of Governors.

Kathryn Giddings, Compliance & Casework Manager, Governance & Legal Services, 24 June 2019

STUDENT CODE OF DISCIPLINE

Introduction Basis of authority

PART A – EXPECTED STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

1 Statement of student conduct 2 Definition of misconduct 3 Other University regulations and legal remedies 4 Misconduct that may also constitute a civil or criminal offence 45 Cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct or harassment 56 Welfare of students and cases involving mental illness 67 Right to representation 78 Confidentiality and disclosure

PART B – DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

1 General principles 2 Informal procedure 3 Informal procedure – outcomes 4 Formal procedure 5 Formal procedure – outcomes 6 Appeals 7 Right to postpone 8 Failure to attend 9 Emergency suspension

Appendix A – Leeds Beckett University Student Code of Behaviour

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STUDENT CODE OF DISCIPLINE

This code forms part of the University’s Student Code of Behaviour within the wider student regulatory framework, which is summarised and provided to you as part of your initial and annual enrolment process.

The code is divided into two parts. Part A sets out the standards of conduct expected of you as a University student and other general information relating to discipline. Part B sets out the University's procedures for dealing with disciplinary matters.

INTRODUCTION – BASIS OF AUTHORITY

This code has been created in accordance with the University's Articles of Government and forms part of every student's contract with the University.

Article 12.2 requires the Board of Governors, after consultation with the Academic Board and representatives of the students, to make rules with respect to the conduct of students, including procedures for suspension and expulsion.

According to Article 3.2(g), the Vice Chancellor is responsible for the maintenance of student discipline within the rules and procedures provided for within the Articles. In particular it is the Vice Chancellor's responsibility to suspend or expel students on disciplinary grounds and to implement decisions.

Under this code, the Vice Chancellor may delegate authority to act on disciplinary matters to nominated members of University staff.

PART A – EXPECTED STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

1. Statement of student conduct

1.1 The University is committed to providing a high quality learning and teaching experience for all students. This can only be achieved if members of the University community live and work beside each other in an environment which promotes respect.

1.2 Students of the University are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner

which demonstrates respect for the University, its students and staff, and members of the wider community. Every student is an ambassador for the University and, accordingly, is expected to behave in a way that enhances its reputation.

1.3 This code applies to all registered students of the University, both undergraduate and

postgraduate. Students on placement are bound by this code and by the placement employer's rules on conduct.

1.4 This code is made available to all students at enrolment, as part of the student contract.

In completing the annual online declaration, students confirm receipt and acceptance of the University regulations as part of their contract with the University.

1.5 From time to time the University adopts new or amended policies, codes and

regulations. All students of the University have a responsibility to make themselves familiar with those which have a bearing on their conduct as students of the University.

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1.6 Copies of this code and other University regulations are available from the Secretary and Registrar’s Office and online at www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studentregs.

2. Definition of misconduct

2.1 Misconduct is defined as:

2.1.1 improper interference, in its broadest sense, with the functioning or activities of the University or those who work or study in the University; and/or

2.1.2 action or a failure to act which otherwise damages or may damage the

University, or its good name or reputation or those who work or study in the University.

2.2 Where a student has permitted a visitor to access any part of the University premises

(whether that visitor is also a member of the University or not) that student shall be regarded as responsible for the conduct of their visitor, while present as a visitor. That means that the student may be taken to be responsible under this code for the misconduct of their visitor, and for any damage caused by their visitor, as if the misconduct or damage were their own.

2.3 Misconduct which may be the subject of disciplinary action under Part B of this code

includes, but is not limited to, the following:

2.3.1 Disruption of, or improper interference with, the academic, administrative, sporting, social or other activities of the University, whether on University premises or elsewhere;

2.3.2 Obstruction of, or improper interference with, the functions, duties or activities

of any student or member of staff of the University or any visitor to the University;

2.3.3 Violent, indecent, disorderly, threatening, bullying or offensive behaviour or

language, including harassment and unlawful discrimination;

2.3.4 Fraud, deceit, deception or dishonesty in relation to the University or its staff or in relation to being a student of the University;

2.3.5 Action which may cause injury or impair safety on University premises,

including, but not limited to, disregard of any direction reasonably given by the University to a student for ensuring the protection of the health and/or safety of that student or others. Examples may include (but are not limited to):

2.3.5.1 interference with services or plant of the University or fabric including

fire and smoke alarm systems and extinguishers;

2.3.5.2 smoking in any building;

2.3.5.3 failure to evacuate buildings during a fire alarm;

2.3.5.4 unauthorised parking; and

2.3.5.5 dropping or throwing objects from buildings.

http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/studentregs

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2.3.6 Sexual, racial or other harassment of any student or member of staff of the University or any visitor to the University;

2.3.7 Damage to, or defacement of, University property or the property of any student

or member of staff of the University, or of a visitor to the University and any interference with or removal of such property without the consent of the owner;

2.3.8 Misuse or unauthorised use of University premises or items of property;

2.3.9 Conduct which may constitute a criminal offence irrespective of where that

conduct took place;

2.3.10 Any behaviour which may bring the University into disrepute irrespective of where that behaviour took place;

2.3.11 Failure to comply with a reasonable request or instruction of the University;

2.3.12 Failure to comply with a sanction previously imposed under this code or any

other University regulation or policy;

2.3.13 Conduct which breaches any University regulation and/or policy.

2.3.14 Breach by a student of the terms of his or her registration contract with the University;

2.3.15 Use of any unfair means in any examination or assessment procedure;

2.3.16 Supply, possession, use or cultivation of any illegal drug or drugs, or any

prescription drug or drugs which are not prescribed to that student;

2.3.17 Making accusations against other students or staff which are not substantiated in whole or in part and where there are reasonable grounds to believe the accusations have been made maliciously or in bad faith;

2.3.18 Loss or damage of University equipment;

2.3.19 Inappropriate use of social media contrary to the Social Media Policy.

2.4 The conduct referred to in and covered by paragraphs 2.1 and 2.3 may fall within the

scope of this code irrespective of whether or not the misconduct took place on University premises.

3. Other University regulations and legal remedies

3.1 There may be a degree of overlap between this code and other University regulations or policies. A list of University policies and procedures that form the Student Code of Behaviour is provided at Appendix A.

3.2 Any action taken under this code is without prejudice to any legal remedies otherwise

available to the University which may arise independently of this code. 3.3 Students should familiarise themselves with the University regulations and policies

which may apply to them. The University will draw the regulations and policies in force each year to your attention prior to registration. A full list of these regulations

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and policies is available from the University Secretary’s and Registrar’s Office and online at www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studentregs.

4. Misconduct that may also constitute a civil or criminal offence

4.1 The University retains absolute discretion to defer or suspend any disciplinary investigation or proceedings at any time where it believes that an investigation by the police or any other authority is ongoing or contemplated.

4.2 The University may report any civil or criminal offence allegedly committed by a student

to the police or any other authority. The University may take into consideration the views of any victim before doing so but will not be bound by these views.

5. Cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct or harassment

5.1 An allegation of sexual misconduct or harassment against a student will be dealt with

under the Student Code of Discipline. An allegation made against a member of staff will be referred to Human Resources for consideration under the Staff Disciplinary Policy and Procedure.

5.2 More information about how allegations of sexual misconduct are handled by the

University can be found in the document Guidance for Students on Reporting an Incident of Sexual Violence, Harassment or Misconduct.

5.6. Welfare of students and cases involving mental illness or other disability

5.16.1 The University understands that, in the course of addressing cases of student discipline, issues relating to the student’s wellbeing may arise. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that these issues are handled with sensitivity.

5.26.2 It is accepted that some students may act in a way which could be construed as

constituting misconduct because of a disability, whether physical or mental. If a student is aware that they have such disability they are encouraged to make it known to the Disability Advice Service as soon as possible; it is not necessary to wait until the disciplinary procedure is invoked.

5.36.3 The University has a Protocol on Handling Cases of Alleged Student Misconduct in

which Mental Illness may be a Factor. This is available from the University Secretary’s and Registrar’s Office or online at www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studentregs.

6.7. Right to representation

6.17.1 Any student who finds themselves the subject of disciplinary proceedings may seek independent advice from the Students’ Union Advice Service. Additional support and advice are available from the University’s Student Wellbeing team.

7.2 Students have the right to be represented in disciplinary proceedings by a friend,

relative or Students’ Union representative. 6.27.3 Representation by a lawyer or other paid adviser is not normally permitted. Requests

will be considered on a case by case basis and must be submitted in advance to the University Secretary.

7.8. Confidentiality and Disclosure

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7.18.1 Information disclosed during or resulting from disciplinary proceedings is strictly confidential and should not be shared with any third party or any other staff and students.

7.28.2 The University expects that the student, any witnesses called by the student or the

University ,the student’s representative and the University's staff will respect the sensitivity and confidentiality of the information disclosed during these proceedings and the right of other students and staff to raise issues of concern in good faith and without fear of recrimination.

7.3 The University expects that its staff and students will respect the sensitivity and

confidentiality of issues relating to disciplinary cases and will respect the outcomes

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and actions of a Disciplinary Panel determined on the basis of the facts and all available evidence. 7.48.3 Any failing of either University staff or students to respect the provisions relating to

confidentiality and disclosure contained within this Code will be subject to separate disciplinary proceedings.

7.58.4 Where a present or former student has been required to withdraw from a course or

has been set conditions for remaining on a course following disciplinary proceedings it would be relevant to disclose this in a reference where there is a specific question asking if the student had been subject to any disciplinary or Fitness to Practise procedures.

7.68.5 The University will retain a record of all student disciplinary cases, both those

resolved informally and those which proceed to a Panel hearing in a secure, relevant filing system in accordance with the provisions outlined in the University’s Record Retention Policy.

7.78.6 The University will collect aggregated data about student disciplinary cases and will

submit a report to the relevant sub-committee of Academic Board at appropriate intervals for the purpose of quality assuring the operation of the Student Code of Discipline.

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PART B – DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

1. General principles

1.1 The aim of this disciplinary procedure is to provide a framework within which the University can work with students to maintain satisfactory standards of conduct and to encourage improvement where necessary.

1.2 The University aims to ensure that any disciplinary matter is dealt with fairly,

proportionately and with regard to the individual circumstances of each case. 1.3 In cases where the alleged offence or offences involve more than one student, the

University may deal with all or any of the cases at the same time. 1.4 In cases of minor issues of misconduct, the University will normally seek to resolve

disciplinary matters informally at Stage One as set out in sections 2 and 3 below. 1.5 If the matter cannot be resolved informally at Stage One or it is not appropriate to do

so, the formal Stage 2 of the disciplinary procedure will apply as set out in section 4 below.

1.6 The student will usually have the right to appeal the outcome of the formal Stage Two

disciplinary procedure. 1.7 A student whose appeal has been rejected has the right to refer the matter to the Office

of the Independent Adjudicator. Details of how to make an application are available from the Secretary and Registrar’s Office or online at www.oiahe.org.uk and are provided to all students who have exhausted the University’s procedure.

2. Informal procedureStage One

2.1 The purpose of the informal Stage One procedure is to deal with matters of discipline fairly and quickly and where the matter is suitable to be dealt with informally.

2.2 A disciplinary matter is capable of being dealt with under theat informal procedureStage

One when:

2.2.1 The matter is, in the reasonable opinion of the University, suitable to be dealt with in this way; and

2.2.2 the student consents to the matter being dealt with in this way.

2.3 In determining whether the matter is suitable to be dealt with informallyat Stage One,

the University will consider the nature and seriousness of the offence, whether it is the student's first offence, whether the student admits the offence and any other relevant circumstances.

2.4 Once the University has identified that the matter is suitable to be dealt with informallyat

Stage One, the University will inform the student of this in writing. The letter or email will include details of the allegation(s) of misconduct and the proposed outcome.

2.5 If the student agrees that the matter should be dealt with in this way, the student must

confirm his or her acceptance by signing the letter and returning it to the address and by the date specified in the letter.

2.6 By agreeing that the matter should be dealt with informally at Stage One the student

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accepts that:

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2.6.1 The offence has been committed by him/her;

2.6.2 He or she shall comply in full with any outcome determined by the University;

2.6.3 There is no right to appeal; and

2.6.4 The signed letter may be retained on the University records and used as evidence of past misconduct in assessing any future allegations of misconduct. The signed letter will not be retained on an individual student's file and so it will not be used to determine references provided by the University in respect of the student to external sources.

2.7 If the student does not agree that the matter should be dealt with informallyat Stage

One, then he or she should complete the appropriate section in the letter confirming this. The formal disciplinaryStage Two procedure as set out in paragraph 4 will be instigated by the University within a reasonable period of time.

2.8 If the student fails to respond to the letter within the period of time specified in the letter,

without good reason, the University may immediately instigate the formal disciplinaryStage Two procedure.

3. Informal procedureStage One – outcomes

3.1 The outcomes available to the University under the informal procedureStage One are:

3.1.1 No further action to be taken;

3.1.2 A warning; and/or

3.1.3 A formal apology in terms to be agreed by the University to any person adversely affected by the misconduct or any damage done to the University's relations with its members or outside community; and/or

3.1.4 A payment in compensation or restitution for damage or loss; and/or

3.1.5 A fine not exceeding £100; and/or

3.1.6 Temporary withdrawal, suspension or reduction of any benefit, facility or

privilege available to the student by virtue of his/her status as a student of the University not exceeding 1 week; and/or

3.1.7 Any other sanction outcome which may be appropriate and proportionate in the

circumstances taking into account the fact that the sanction outcome is to be administered under the informal Stage One procedure and specifically excluding suspension, expulsion or payment of a fine exceeding £100.

3.2 The University may recommend that a student accesses the support of the Student

Wellbeing team. 4. Formal Stage Twoprocedure

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4.1 The formal Stage Two disciplinary procedure will be used where the University determines that it would be appropriate to do so or where a student does not admit the offence or has elected that his or her alleged misconduct be dealt with under the formal Stage Two procedure.

4.2 Where the University suspects or has reason to believe that a student has committed

an act of misconduct they will be informed in writing of the allegations against them as soon as is reasonably practicable and will be invited to attend a disciplinary hearing.

4.3 The University may request that an investigation be conducted prior to the disciplinary

hearing. The University will appoint someone to conduct such investigation. Students have the right to be accompanied by a friend, relative or representative of the Students’ Union at any investigatory meetings.

4.4 The student will be informed in writing by the University of the date, time and venue of

the disciplinary hearing and of the details of the allegation. 4.5 Instances of past misconduct may be used as evidence in the event of subsequent

allegations made against a student. 5. Formal procedureStage Two – outcomes

5.1 When misconduct has been found, the outcomes available to the University under the formal Stage Two procedure are:

5.1.1 No further action to be taken;

5.1.2 Support arrangements and/or reasonable adjustments be put in place,

following any necessary University assessment; and/or

5.1.3 An action plan be drawn up setting out how the matter will be managed by the School and any requirements to be placed on the student and/or the course team; and/or

5.1.4 A warning; and/or

5.1.5 A formal apology in terms to be agreed by the University to any person

adversely affected by the misconduct or any damage done to the University's relations with its members or outside community; and/or

5.1.6 A payment in compensation or restitution for damage or loss; and/or

5.1.7 A fine not exceeding £500; and/or

5.1.8 Temporary withdrawal, suspension or reduction of any benefit, facility or

privilege available to the student by virtue of his/her status as a student of the University not exceeding 1 week; and/or

5.1.9 The termination of a student residency agreement in University owned or

managed residential accommodation in accordance with the relevant residency agreement; and/or

5.1.10 Suspension not exceeding 1 year which may be subject to conditions imposed

by the University; and/or

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5.1.11 Expulsion; and/or

5.1.12 Any other sanction which may be appropriate in the circumstances. 5.2 The University may recommend that a student accesses the support of the Student

Wellbeing team. 6. Appeals

6.1 Any student dissatisfied with a decision relating to an allegation of misconduct may give written notice of intention to appeal.

6.2 The notice of appeal must be made on the University form Appealing against a student

disciplinary decision and must be returned to the address stated on the form not later than 4pm on the tenth working day after the notice of the decision was issued.

6.3 The notice must specify the grounds on which the student wishes to appeal. The

grounds on which the student may appeal are:

6.3.1 Evidence at the hearing was factually incorrect; and/or

6.3.2 Fresh evidence, which was not available at the original hearing and which may have affected the outcome of the hearing, is available; and/or

6.3.3 The hearing was flawed on procedural grounds; and /or

6.3.4 The findings of the hearing were inconsistent with the evidence provided to

the hearing; and /or

6.3.5 The outcome was not reasonable in the circumstances. 6.4 The University may reject an application to appeal if the notice of appeal does not

include one or more of the grounds stated above and/or if the explanation given in support of the grounds stated provides no reasonable basis for an appeal.

6.5 The appeal will be heard by a person or persons who are independent from the first

hearing. 6.6 On hearing the appeal the University may:

6.6.1 Confirm and/or uphold the disciplinary action taken; or

6.6.2 Uphold the appeal and set aside the original disciplinary action entirely; or

6.6.3 Substitute an alternative form or level of disciplinary action if they think it is

appropriate to do so. This means that the outcome could be less or more severe than the original outcome.

6.7 The University will inform the student of the final decision within a reasonable time after

the appeal hearing. The decision made at the appeal will be final and there is no right of further appeal within the University.

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6.8 A student whose appeal has been dismissed has the right to refer the matter to the Office of Independent Adjudicator. Further information is available at: www.oiahe.org.uk.

7. Right to postpone

7.1 Either a student who is the subject of a disciplinary or appeal hearing, or the University, may request a postponement of that hearing providing there are reasonable grounds to do so and the length of the requested postponement is reasonable.

7.2 The final decision on whether to postpone a disciplinary or appeal hearing lies with the

University. 8. Failure to Attend

8.1 Any student who is the subject of this procedure must make all reasonable efforts to attend any hearings or meetings he or she has been requested to attend as part of this process. Failure to attend without good reason may result in a meeting or hearing taking place in the student's absence. In these circumstances, the University will reach a conclusion about the case on the basis of the information available.

9. Emergency Suspension

9.1 The University has the contractual right to suspend any student at any time on such conditions as it sees fit. This will usually arise where a student is alleged to have committed an act of misconduct and the University considers that suspension is necessary in the circumstances, because, for example, the alleged misconduct poses a serious risk to the safety, health, or wellbeing of the University, its students or staff, or their property.

9.2 This contractual right to suspend is not a sanction or a penalty and is a separate right

from the University's ability to impose a period of suspension as a disciplinary outcome.



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Appendix A Leeds Beckett University Student Code of Behaviour

The Student Code of Behaviour is a set of University policies and procedures which, as well as the Student Code of Discipline, includes:

Fitness to Practise Policy and Procedure

Fitness to Study Policy and Procedure

Social Media Policy

Protocol on Handling Cases of Alleged Student Misconduct in which Mental Illness may be a Factor

Guidance Statement on the Prevention and Management of Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Misuse

Violence at Leeds Beckett University: a Policy Statement

Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech

Dignity at Work and Study Policy Policy and Procedures on the Appropriate Student Use of University Electronic Information and Communications Facilities and Services

Regulations for the Use of Institutional IT, Library and Media Facilities - Summary of regulations for students

They are all available at: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/public-information/student- regulations/

http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/public-information/student-regulations/

http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/public-information/student-regulations/

ACADEMIC BOARD

03 JULY 2019

ACB-2018-055 OPEN

Annual Statement on Research Integrity

Executive Summary

This report constitutes our annual statement on Research Integrity. This statement will be made

publicly available to ensure accountability with the Research Concordat to Support Research

Integrity and provide assurances that measures are being taken by the University to support

consistently high standards of research integrity.

Action Requested

This report is for approval. The Academic Board are asked to approve the annual statement prior to publication on the University webpages.

Appendices

Author

Name:

Job title:

Date:

Wendy Hopkins

Head of Research

July 2019

Approval Route

21 June 2019 Audit Committee

30 May 2019 Research & Enterprise Committee

Annual Statement on Research Integrity

1. The University is committed to supporting the highest standards of research

integrity which are reflected in the Concordat to Support Research Integrity.

2. The Concordat sets out the following five commitments for universities to comply

with:

Commitment #1 ‐ maintaining the highest standards of rigour and integrity in

all aspects of research;

Commitment #2 ‐ ensuring that research is conducted according to

appropriate ethical, legal and professional frameworks, obligations and

standards;

Commitment #3 ‐ supporting a research environment that is underpinned by

a culture of integrity and based on good governance, best practice and

support for the development of researchers;

Commitment #4 ‐ using transparent, robust and fair processes to deal with

allegations of research misconduct should they arise; and

Commitment #5 ‐ working together to strengthen the integrity of research

and to reviewing progress regularly and openly.

3. Our University is compliant with all of the commitments set out in the Concordat:

a. The University has a Code of Good Practice for Research , approved by the Academic

Board, that promotes honesty and openness in research, provides clear information for

researchers on the standards they are expected to follow when conducting research;

b. The Research Team, as part of Research & Enterprise, has responsibility for ensuring that

all proposals for research projects submitted by academics for external funding are

subject to ethical review and meet external sponsor requirements;

c. The Graduate School, as part of Research & Enterprise has responsibility for ensuring

that the quality of processes and procedures relating to research degree programmes

and in the training and development of academic staff and research students are

appropriate and in line with best practice;

d. Our University is compliant with the QAA Quality Code, Part B: Assuring and Enhancing

Academic Quality, Chapter B11: Research Degrees, expectations and indicators and has

robust procedures in the management of research students;

e. The University’s internal Peer Review and Approval process, as co‐ordinated by the

Research Team, safeguards the quality of external research grant applications and

compliance with funding organisations prior to submission;

f. All research projects are subject to ethical scrutiny and the University’s Research Ethics

Sub‐ Committee maintains oversight of the implementation of the University’s Research

Ethics Policy & Research Ethics Procedures relating to research ethics and conducts an

annual audit to assure itself of compliance by staff and students in the University.

Research Governance

4. The importance of the promotion of research leadership is detailed in the University’s Code of

Good Practice for Research and the support for the needs of new researchers is strongly

promoted.

5. The University is a continuing member of Vitae which helps to inform best practice in the

programme of support for researchers. The University also holds the HR Excellence in Research

Award.

6. The Graduate School is responsible for the organisation of the staff and research student

development programme that demonstrates the commitment to developing our academic staff

and research students, in line with the Concordat and Vitae’s Researcher Development

Framework, through a range of training opportunities on all aspects of research activity.

Continued professional development funding which supports researchers with conferences,

higher degrees and other related expenses is also available.

7. The Policy & Procedures for Investigating Allegations of Misconduct in Research provides

detailed information on the University’s Policy for sustaining integrity in all aspects of research;

a comprehensive set of procedures for use when investigating allegations of misconduct in

research; and guidance on the appropriate disciplinary procedures associated with findings of

misconduct in research. We believe them to be transparent, robust and fair in order to deal with

allegations of research misconduct should they arise. They have been benchmarked against, and

are compatible with, the principles of the Universities UK Concordat to support research integrity

(2012), the RCUK Policy and Guidelines on the Governance of Good Research Conduct (2013)

and the UK Research Integrity Office’s Procedure for the Investigation of Misconduct in Research

(2008). They have also been benchmarked against a number of comparator UK universities, to

ensure that they are up‐ to‐date and aligned with good practice in the sector.

8. The Research & Enterprise Committee advises the Academic Board on the development, review

and implementation of the sections of the University’s Academic Regulations related to research

and associated policies and procedures, in light of developing national and international

expectations. Investigations into allegations of research misconduct are reported through the

University’s governance structures and an anonymised overview report is presented, for

monitoring purposes, to the Audit Committee on an annual basis.

9. As a condition of any research grant, the UK Research Councils require that universities in receipt

of research funding have in place policies and procedures to ensure good practice in research

and the avoidance of research misconduct. Research Councils have been asked by their Audit

Committees to ensure that any instances of possible research misconduct are being addressed,

and that work which is funded is not exposed to any undue risk from misconduct. As part of that

assurance, Research Councils UK has asked that the Audit Committee is made aware of our

regulations and procedures relating to good practice and research misconduct; and that the

Committee receive an annual report on any issues which may have arisen. The following

documents are published on the University website and form a framework to ensure good

practice in research and clear procedures for dealing with any issues which arise in this area:

a. Research Ethics Policy

b. Research Ethics Procedures

c. Academic Regulations: Chapter 11 Research Awards which detail that the circumstances

of a claim of Research Misconduct will be investigated in line with the provisions of our

Research Misconduct Procedure;

d. Policy & Procedures for Investigating Allegations of Misconduct in Research University’s

Code of Good Practice for Research

Activities 2018/19

10. During 2018/19, the following activities took place to support the University’s commitment to

supporting the highest standards of research integrity: (The relevant Concordat commitment is

indicated in parenthesis)

11. In 2019 the University will benefit from membership of the UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO)

further enhancing and promoting research integrity and oversight of best practice of our

research activity.

12. The Research Ethics Sub‐Committee received the annual research ethics audits from the Schools.

The audit reports provided assurance that research ethics was being managed by the Schools

and that practice was compliant with the University research ethics policy and procedures.

Throughout 2018/19 the Sub‐Committee monitored the implementation of the actions plans that

came out of the school research ethics audits to ensure that any recommendations for improving

practice were implemented (#1; #2).

13. The Research Ethics Sub‐Committee undertook a review of the European Code of Conduct for

Research Integrity and agreed that the University appeared to be compliant. It was agreed that

a fuller mapping of the Code against the University’s Research Ethics policy has been carried out

and submitted for discussion to URESC in May 2019 (#2; #5).

14. Working with the University IT Service, the Head of Research has take responsibility for

overseeing system updates to the University’s online ethical approval system to improve its

overall functionality and address any emergent issues. Following review, a system update is in

development to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the process. A Working Group will

be established to oversee system development and functionality and co‐ordinate responses to

external developments which need to be reflected in the process and supported by the system.

15. An annual away‐day for the management of research ethics at the University was held in

February 2019. (#3). The Away Day focussed on best practice requirements and the identification

of training needs and support across the University. The importance of the roles of Research

Ethics Co‐ordinators in Schools was re‐iterated and communicated.

16. The Research Ethics Sub‐Committee received a standing report at each meeting detailing any

applications for research ethics approval under the remit of the Prevent Duty (#2).

17. The Chair of the Research Ethics Sub‐Committee delivered a number of research ethics training

sessions to Local Research Ethics co‐ordinators and School Research Ethics Co‐ ordinators (#3).

18. The Graduate School oversees and manages the Research Training Programme (RTP). The RTP is

based on Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework and provides opportunities for research

students to develop key research and professional skills to help them with their studies and

future career progression. The RTP includes core elements and is complemented by school

subject specific workshops. Each Research student attends a central induction at the beginning

of their programme of study and new for 2018/19 two development days that covers by

example, methodologies.

19. The Graduate School oversees and manages a comprehensive programme for academic

development in all aspects of research. There is an established development programme for

academic staff to become research supervisors, which includes ‘Becoming a Research Awards

supervisor’ and training for ‘Experienced Supervisors’ as well as training for Independent Chairs

and internal examiners. (#3).

20. During 2018/19 no cases of research misconduct were recorded or reported.

21. In addition to the actions listed above, the University’s continued review and monitoring of

processes, policies and training in particular through the Research & Enterprise Committee, the

Research Ethics Sub‐Committee, and the Research Degrees Sub‐Committee, will ensure the

University’s ongoing commitment to high quality and ethical research.

ACADEMIC BOARD

03 JULY 2019

ACB-2018-057 OPEN

Update to the Standing Orders

Executive Summary

The attached document sets out minor amendments to the Standing Orders for the Conduct of Meetings of Academic Board and its Committees.

The main change relates to instances where a member of the Academic Board or one of its committees appointed as the nominee or representative of a constituency ceases to be a member of that constituency, for example due to promotion.

Briefly, it is proposed that in such instances they will not automatically cease to be a member of the Academic Board or the committee in question, and instead will be permitted to complete the current academic year or their term of office, as deemed appropriate by the Chair.

Action Requested

Academic Board is invited to receive this paper. This item will be taken without discussion and consent for the changes deemed to be given, unless a member notifies the Chair or Secretary in advance that they wish the item to be open for debate.

Appendices

Appendix A ‐ Standing Orders for the Conduct of Meetings of Academic Board and its Committees

Author

Name:

Job title:

Date:

Kate Harvey

Secretariat Manager

June 2019

Appendix A

Leeds Beckett University

STANDING ORDERS FOR THE CONDUCT OF MEETINGS OF ACADEMIC BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES

Approval information

Amended by Resolution of the Academic Board on 07 November 2018

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CONTENTS

General Information ...................................................................................................................... 3

Interpretation ................................................................................................................................ 3

Constitution of Boards and Committees ....................................................................................... 4

Appointment of Chairs and Deputy Chairs .................................................................................... 4

Appointment of Members ............................................................................................................. 4

Tenure of Office of Members .......................................................................................................... 5

Quorum ............................................................................................................................................ 5

Alternates and Proxies .................................................................................................................. 5

Apologies ....................................................................................................................................... 5

Frequency of Meetings .................................................................................................................. 6

Convening of Meetings .................................................................................................................. 6

Notice of Meetings ........................................................................................................................... 6

Agenda ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Reports .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Publication of Documents ............................................................................................................. 7

Confidential and Reserved Business ................................................................................................ 7

Attendance of Observers ................................................................................................................. 8

Conduct of Meetings ........................................................................................................................ 8

Minutes and Records ....................................................................................................................... 9

Sub‐Committees and Short‐Life Working Groups ......................................................................... 10

Registration and Declaration of Interests ..................................................................................... 10

Transacting Business between Meetings ...................................................................................... 10

Suspension of Standing Orders ...................................................................................................... 11

Variation and Revocation of Standing Orders ............................................................................... 11

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STANDING ORDERS FOR THE CONDUCT OF MEETINGS OF ACADEMIC BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES

General Information

1 These standing orders regulate the conduct of meetings of the Academic Board, its committees, and sub‐committees.

2 Nothing in these standing orders is intended to conflict with the University’s

Instrument and Articles of Government. In the event of any such conflict, the Instrument and Articles will take precedence.

3 The Chair of a meeting, on the advice of the Secretary, is responsible for ruling on

any question of interpretation of these standing orders. Their ruling is final.

Interpretation

4 The following definitions apply throughout these standing orders:

“Chair” the person responsible for chairing a meeting of a board or committee;

“committees” unless the context requires otherwise, references to committees include sub‐committees thereof;

“constitution” the constitution of a board or committee as defined in paragraph 5 below;

“additional meeting” a meeting of a board or committee convened at the request of the Chair in addition to the scheduled, ordinary meetings;

“extraordinary meeting”

a meeting of a board or committee convened at the request of the chair or of the members to consider specified business only;

“Instrument and Articles of government”

the governing documents of the Leeds Beckett University Higher Education Corporation, as approved by the Privy Council following the resolution of the Board of Governors;

“member” a member of a board or committee; “ordinary meeting” a scheduled meeting of a board or committee; “parent body” the board or committee to which a committee

or sub‐committee reports; “Secretary” the secretary to a board or committee, being

the University Secretary or a person designated by them;

“written” written or printed, including transmitted by electronic communication;

“working day” a week day, excluding public holidays and other days when the University is closed;

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Constitution of Board and Committees

5 The Constitution of a board or committee consists of its: a) terms of reference; b) powers and / or delegated authority; c) authority to delegate its functions; d) membership profile (including the terms of office of members or categories of

members); e) any special regulation(s) made pursuant to the Instrument and Articles of

Government or under these standing orders – for example, in relation to: a quorum at meetings; alternates and proxies; attendance of observers.

6 The constitution of the Academic Board, including its membership profile, is derived

from, and determined in accordance with, the Articles of Government. The Academic Board may adopt a statement of primary responsibilities to clarify its role.

7 The Academic Board is responsible for approving the constitution of each of its committees, but the establishment and disestablishment of the committees themselves is a matter reserved to the Board of Governors in accordance with the Articles of Government.

Appointment of Chairs and Deputy Chairs

8 The Vice‐Chancellor is, ex officio, Chair of the Academic Board. They may appoint a Deputy Chair.

9 The Vice‐Chancellor is responsible for appointing Chairs, and, at their discretion, Deputy Chairs, of committees of Academic Board.

10 If the Chair and Deputy Chair are absent from a meeting, or otherwise unable to preside, the members present will elect one of their number to chair the meeting.

Appointment of Members

11 The Academic Board is responsible for: a) approving the procedures for the nomination and election of its members, and

those of its committees and sub‐committees; b) appointing its members and those of its committees (but not the Chairs, who

are appointed in accordance with paragraphs 9 & 10 above).

12 The parent body is responsible for appointing members of the sub‐committees of Academic Board Committees.

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Tenure of Office of Members

13 Elected members of the Academic Board will serve for a term of three years. An elected member can stand for re‐election at the end of a term of office but can serve for no more than three consecutive terms.

14 Where a member of the Academic Board will be unable to attend any meetings in a given academic year due to agreed fixed‐term leave, such as research or maternity/adoption leave, an election may be held to elect an interim member to provide cover for this period and ensure that meetings continue to be quorate. Any interim elections will be subject to the prior authorisation of the Chair.

15 A member of the Academic Board or one of its committees appointed as the nominee or representative of a particular constituency who ceases to be a member of that constituency, will be notified of that fact by the Secretary. In such instances they will not automatically cease to be a member of the Academic Board or the committee in question, and will be permitted to complete the current academic year or their term of office, as deemed appropriate by the Chair.and will be notified of that fact by the Secretary.

Quorum

16 The quorum for meetings of the Academic Board and its Committees is one half of the total membership (rounded down to the nearest whole number when this is a fraction).

17 The quorum of members is not present within fifteen minutes of the scheduled start of a meeting, or ceases to be present at any time during a meeting, the Chair may decide either:

a) to ask the members present to proceed as a working group to advise them on matters of urgent business;

b) to adjourn the meeting to another date.

Alternates and Proxies

18 Members of the Academic Board are permitted to send alternates to meetings and to appoint proxies to act on their behalf at meetings, subject to the prior authorisation of the Chair.

19 A member of a committee of the Academic Board may appoint an alternate or proxy only if the committee’s constitution expressly permits it and with the prior authorisation of the appropriate Chair.

Apologies

20 All members are expected to attend relevant meetings. Members who are unable to attend for good and sufficient reason should send their apologies and reason for absence, in writing, to the Chair and Secretary, as soon as possible, and normally not less than 24 hours before the meeting.

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21 The Chair is responsible for deciding which apologies to accept. Those apologies

which are accepted will be reported to the meeting and recorded in the minutes. Only in exceptional circumstances will the Chair accept apologies which are received less than 24 hours before the meeting.

22 Any member who sends apologies to, or is otherwise absent from, two consecutive meetings or more may be asked by the Chair to consider whether she or he is able to offer the required level of commitment. Absence from meetings may be grounds for the removal of a member of a board or committee from office.

Frequency of Meetings

23 Academic Board and its committees should meet as often as is necessary for the effective discharge of their responsibilities. Except where the constitution expressly provides otherwise, they are required to meet at least three times a year.

24 A calendar of ordinary meetings for the forthcoming academic year will be produced annually by the Secretary. The Academic Board will approve the schedules of its meetings and those of its respective committees. In exceptional circumstances, the Chair of a board or committee, on the advice of the Secretary, may approve changes to its schedule of meetings.

Convening of Meetings

25 All meetings must be convened by the Secretary, or, in the event of their incapacity, by a deputy designated by the Chair, on the advice of the University Secretary.

26 The Secretary will convene additional meetings if the Chair deems that it is necessary or desirable to do so.

27 The Secretary will convene an extraordinary meeting upon receipt of a formal

request from the Chair or from a majority of the members of the board or committee. An extraordinary meeting will transact only the business specified in the request.

Notice of Meetings

28 The minimum period of notice for ordinary meetings is five working days.

29 The minimum period of notice for additional and extraordinary meetings is three working days.

30 The notice will normally be in the form of an agenda paper setting out the time and

place of the meeting, and the items of business to be transacted.

Agenda

31 The Secretary is responsible for publishing deadlines by which requests for items of business to be included on the agenda should be notified to the Chair and the

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Secretary.

32 The Secretary is responsible for drafting the agenda paper for approval by the Chair. The Secretary will arrange the agenda in such order as may appear most convenient for consideration at the meeting.

Reports

33 Each item of business for consideration at a meeting will normally be supported by a written report. Oral reports will only be allowed by the Chair in exceptional circumstances and at their discretion.

34 Reports to be considered at a meeting will normally be circulated with the agenda on the fifth working day prior to the meeting. Tabled reports and item of ‘any other business’ will only be allowed by the Chair in exceptional circumstances and at their discretion.

35 Reports should comply with the published guidance regarding formatting and

presentation and should be accompanied by a completed coversheet and executive summary as appropriate. In particular, reports should clearly identify whether they are for information or decision and set out any recommendation which the board or committee is asked to consider.

36 The Secretary is responsible for publishing deadlines by which reports must be

submitted. Prior to being submitted to the Secretary:

a) reports from another board, committee, or working group must be approved by its Chair;

b) reports from members of staff to committees of the Academic Board must normally be approved by an appropriate manager

Publication of Documents

37 The agenda and non‐confidential supporting documents are normally published online on the fifth working day prior to an ordinary meeting.

38 Following a meeting, the minutes will be circulated to members once they have been approved by the Chair. Confirmed minutes will normally be published online within ten working days of the meeting at which they are confirmed.

39 Confidential or reserved documents or minutes will not be made available in these ways.

Confidential and Reserved Business

40 In order to protect the interests of our University, its students, and its staff, and subject to the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 2018 and Freedom of Information Act 2000, certain items of business may be declared to be confidential or reserved.

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41 Discussion of such business and circulation of supporting documents are normally

restricted to members of the board or committee. Copies of such documents will not be published, as set out in paragraph 39.

42 Reserved business normally refers to matters concerning details of individuals, either members of staff, students, or stakeholders. Discussion of reserved business and circulation of reserved documents are subject to the same restrictions as confidential items. In addition, the Chair, on the advice of the Secretary, may decide that particular members should not receive reserved documents nor participate in discussion of reserved business, where there may be considered to be a conflict of interest.

43 Observers will normally be required to withdraw from a meeting during discussion

of confidential or reserved business.

44 The Chair, on the advice of the Secretary, is responsible for determining which items are to be declared confidential or reserved. Confidential and reserved documents should be clearly marked as such. Reserved business will be identified on the agenda.

45 The Secretary is responsible for maintaining a schedule of confidential and reserved documents. Each year, the Secretary will review the schedule and determine whether any documents should be made public, subject to the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 2018 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Attendance of Observers

46 Our University is committed to openness and transparency in its decision making. Students and staff of our University may normally attend and observe meetings of the Academic Board, and their committees with prior permission from the Chair. Anyone wishing to attend a meeting should contact the Secretary at least three working days in advance of a meeting.

47 Subject to practicalities, every effort will be made to accommodate observers at meetings. The Chair, on the advice of the Secretary, has the power to limit the maximum number of observers at any meeting.

48 The right to observe meetings does not confer on observers any entitlement to speak, vote, or otherwise participate in meetings.

49 The Chair may, on the advice of the Secretary, require an observer or observers to withdraw from a meeting in the interest of the proper conduct of the meeting. Observers will normally be required to withdraw from a meeting during discussion of confidential or reserved business.

Conduct of Meetings 50 The Chair is responsible for the orderly conduct of the meeting and is entitled to the

cooperation of members in ensuring the fair, effective, and expeditious transaction

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of business and the observance of the courtesies of debate. The Chair shall decide the order in which Members may be called to speak; offer rulings on points of order; and decide whether or not to suspend, adjourn or conclude a meeting that is being disrupted.

51 The Chair may vary the order of agenda items so as to give precedence to any business of special importance, or urgency.

52 The Vice‐Chancellor, as Chair of the Academic Board, and the University Secretary shall have the right to advise the Academic Board and its committees and be heard if a matter under discussion is deemed by them to be ultra vires.

53 It is the practice of Academic Board and its committees to reach decisions by

consensus, votes are rarely taken.

54 If a vote is deemed necessary by the Chair, a decision will be taken by a simple majority with the Chair holding a second and casting vote if there is an equal division of votes. The numbers voting for and against and any abstentions will be recorded in the minutes.

55 Any decision of the Academic Board and its committees, however determined, is a decision taken by the members collectively and each individual member has a duty to stand by it whether or not they were present at the meeting when the decision was taken.

56 The Chair may refer for consideration at the next meeting, any matter raised by a member which is not specified in the agenda for the meeting. However, in the case of any urgent matter, the Chair may, if they consider it can be properly dealt with at that meeting, so deal with it.

57 The proceedings of the Academic Board shall not be invalidated by any vacancy in their number or by any defect in the election, appointment or qualification of any Member or in the accidental want of service of notice of the meeting on any Member.

58 Where it is not possible for a member to attend a meeting in person, arrangements may be made for them to take part in the meeting through electronic conferencing facilities, so long as the Chair is content that this will not adversely impact on the conduct of that meeting.

Minutes and Records

59 The Secretary is responsible to the Chair for recording accurate minutes of a meeting. The minutes must conform to the published guidelines.

60 The minutes will be produced by the Secretary, normally within ten working days of the meeting. The Chair will approve the accuracy of these, subject to confirmation at the next ordinary meeting of the board or committee. Following the Chair’s approval, the minutes will be circulated to members, normally within a further five working days of the meeting.

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61 Confirmed minutes will be signed by the Chair and held by the Secretary in

perpetuity.

Sub‐Committees and Short‐Life Working Groups

62 Committees of the Academic Board may establish sub‐committees only with the prior approval of their parent body.

63 The Academic Board, and its committees may establish short‐life working groups to perform specific tasks and in so doing must determine their terms of reference, membership (including the Chair, who must be a member of the parent body), and lifespan.

64 The lifespan of a short life working group must not exceed two years, within which

it must have completed its work.

65 A working group must conclude its business by submitting a final report to its parent body for consideration.

Registration and Declaration of Interests

66 Members of the Academic Board, and its committees are expected to discharge their duties impartially and objectively and to take steps to avoid any conflict of interest. Occasionally, members’ outside activities and interests, or those of close family members, may give rise to actual or perceived conflicts of interest.

67 Members are expected to declare their interest in a matter under discussion, even if that interest has already been registered.

68 On the advice of the Secretary, the Chair may require a member to withdraw from any discussion, decision, or vote on a matter where a direct or indirect financial interest, or a substantial non‐financial interest, exists or has been declared.

Transacting Business between Meetings

69 From time to time, issues arise between meetings which require an urgent formal decision. Chairs of boards and committees are empowered to take Chair’s action on business arising between meetings, where urgent decision is required and / or where it would not be expedient to delay until the next meeting. Where such a matter is foreseen, the board or committee should formally resolve to delegate it to the Chair for action.

70 In all cases, before taking formal action, the Chair will, with the advice of the Secretary, consider:

a) the seriousness of the matter in relation to the terms of reference of the board

or committee; b) the impact or potential impact of the matter on our University, its students, and

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its staff (including, but not limited to: financial, political, and reputational implications; impact on student experience and / or industrial relations from taking, or not taking, such action);

c) the practicalities of consulting with other members of the board or committee within the timescale available.

71 Chairs of boards and committees may take one or more of the following courses of

action: a) to take Chair’s action, with the advice of the Secretary, and report the matter to

the next meeting of the board or committee; b) to consult with members of the board or committee by whatever means

necessary before taking Chair’s action; c) to consult, as appropriate, with Chairs and / or members of other boards and

committees and / or with officers before taking Chair’s action; d) to request, through the relevant Chair and Secretary, that the matter be referred

to another board or committee for discussion and decision (where the matter in question is wholly within the terms of reference and delegated powers of that board or committee);

e) to request that the Secretary convene an extraordinary meeting of the board or committee, in accordance with paragraph 26, in order to discuss and decide the matter.

72 The Chair, on the advice of the Secretary, must ensure:

a) Compliance with our University’s regulations; b) that paragraphs 66 ‐ 68 regarding conflicts of interest are observed; c) that any decisions taken by Chair’s action are reported in full to the next ordinary

meeting of the board or committee.

Suspension of Standing Orders

73 In cases of urgency, any one or more of these standing orders may, be suspended at any meeting of a board or committee. The suspension of standing orders applies only to the meeting at which it is passed and the reason for doing so must be clearly recorded in the record of the meeting.

Variation and Revocation of Standing Orders

74 The standing orders may be varied or revoked by the Academic Board. Any motion to vary or revoke the standing orders must be submitted to the University Secretary who will make a full report and recommendation thereon to the next meetings of the Academic Board.

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Membership of Academic Board and its committees 2019/20

Executive Summary

This report proposes amendments to the terms of reference and membership profiles of the Academic Board and its sub-committees, Academic Quality & Standards Committee, Research & Enterprise Committee, Research Ethics Committee and the Honorary Awards Committee.

The amendments to the Academic Board’s membership are set out in Appendix A and reflect recent changes to the University’s structure. This results in a membership of 37 members for 2019/20. The Articles of Government, which determine the membership of the Academic Board, will be updated accordingly in due course, for approval by the Board of Governors.

Elections were held between April – June and the following appointments were made:

a) Professor Heather Shore was nominated unopposed to the Academic Board, as arepresentative of the Professors from across the University with a term of office that will runfrom 01 September 2019 to 31 August 2022.

b) Amy Simcock was nominated unopposed to Academic Board, as a representative of theProfessional Support Staff from across the University with a term of office that runs from 01September 2019 to 31 August 2022.

c) Dr Christopher Till was elected following a ballot to Academic Board, as a representative of theAcademic Staff from across the University with a term of office that runs from 01 September2019 to 31 August 2022.

Following the Students’ Union (SU) elections the following appointments were made:

(a) Charlie Hind was elected as Union Affairs Officer and will fill the newly-titled ex-officio position(formally that of SU President) on the Academic Board with a term of office from 01 July 2019 to30 June 2020; and

(b) Sherry Iqbal was elected as Education Officer and will fill the newly-titled position (formerly the SUVice President Education) on the Academic Board with a term of office from 01 July 2019 to 30June 2020.

The proposed amendments to the terms of reference and memberships for 2019/20 for the Academic Board’s sub-committees are set out in appendices B to E, and have been endorsed by their respective committees.

Action Requested

This report is for decision. The Academic Board is invited to:

a) Approve the proposed amendments to its terms of reference and membership;

b) Approved the appointment of Professor Heather Shore to the Academic Board;

c) Approve the appointment of Amy Simcock to the Academic Board;

d) Approve the appointment of Dr Christopher Till to the Academic Board; and

e) Approve the proposed amendments to the terms of reference and membership profiles ofAcademic Quality & Standards Committee, the Research & Enterprise Committee, the ResearchEthics Sub-Committee and Honorary Awards Committee.

Appendices

Appendix A – Academic Board Terms of Reference & Membership 2019/20 Appendix B - Academic Quality & Standards Committee Terms of Reference & Membership 2019/20 Appendix C – Research & Enterprise Committee Terms of Reference & Membership 2019/20 Appendix D – Research Ethics Sub-Committee Terms of Reference & Membership 2019/20 Appendix E – Honorary Awards Committee Terms of Reference & Membership 2019/20

Author

Name: Job title: Date:

Rachael Andrews Governance & Legal Services May 2019

Approval Route

26 June 2019 Kate Harvey, Secretariat Manager


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Academic Board Constitution

Academic Board - Constitution

Terms of reference

Subject to the provisions of the Articles of Government; the overall responsibility of the Board of Governors; and the responsibilities of the Vice-Chancellor, the Academic Board is responsible:

(a) subject to the requirements of validating and accrediting bodies, for: general issuesrelating to the research, scholarship, teaching and courses at the institution, includingcriteria for the admission of students; the appointment and removal of internal andexternal examiners; policies and procedures for assessment and examination of theacademic performance of students; the content of the curriculum; academic standardsand the validation and review of courses; the procedures for the awards of qualificationsand honorary academic titles and the procedures for the expulsion of students foracademic reasons;

(b) for considering the development of the academic and related activities of the Universityand the resources needed to support them and for advising the Vice-Chancellor and theBoard of Governors thereon;

(c) for advising on such other matters as the Board of Governors or the Vice-Chancellor mayrefer to the Academic Board.

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Statement of Primary Responsibilities Subject at all times to the provisions of the Articles of Government, the Academic Board shall be the principal academic authority of the University and in exercising that role shall have the following primary responsibilities:

(a) to formulate, in consultation with the Schools, and recommend for approval to the Board of Governors, the academic strategy of the University, and to oversee its implementation;

(b) to maintain the University’s academic standards and enhance the quality of its educational provision;

(c) to foster and promote research and other scholarly activity;

(d) to establish such criteria and regulations as may be required for the recruitment, selection, admission, education, and assessment of the students of the University, and the approval, modification, and review of its courses;

(e) to approve and modify, and to monitor and review the performance of, academic partnerships and the collaborative provision of education;

(f) to appoint and remove the internal and external examiners of the University;

(g) to confer awards and degrees of the University;

(h) to promote a rigorous spirit of inquiry, scholarship, and debate in all the University’s academic activities, and to protect academic freedom.

Delegation Pursuant to paragraph 6 of the Articles of Government, the Academic Board may establish such committees as it considers necessary to enable it to carry out its responsibilities provided that each establishment is first approved by the Vice-Chancellor and Board of Governors.

The Academic Board has established the following committees which shall exercise the functions and powers stipulated in their constitutions: (a) Academic Quality & Standards Committee; (b) Honorary Awards Committee; (b)(c) Access and Participation Oversight Committee; (c)(d) Research & Enterprise Committee; (d)(e) Research Ethics Sub-Committee (e)(f) Research Degrees Sub-Committee (f)(g) School Academic Committees (g) Course Committees.

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Membership profile [40] [37] (Up to 40 members) Quorum [20] [18] • The Vice Chancellor (Chair) [1] – Ex-officio

Category A: Members drawn from Senior Management and Deans of School [24] [21]

• The Deputy Vice Chancellors [4] [3] • The Pro Vice Chancellors [2] • Deans of School [13] [11] • University Registrar [1] • Director of the Centre for Learning & Teaching [1] • Director of Libraries & Learning Innovation [1] • Director of Research & Enterprise [1] • Director of Student Services [1]

Category B: Members drawn from elected academic and officer staff; students and co-opted members [15]. Members of Senior Management are not eligible for appointment in Category B.

• Student representatives [4] (The President of the Student’s Union, Vice President

EducationThe Union Affairs Officer, the Education Officer and two nominees of the Students’ Union)

• Professors [2] • Research Staff [1] • Course Directors [3] • Academic Staff [2] • Professional Service Staff [3]

In attendance: • University Secretary • Deputy Registrar For non-ex-officio members, terms of office should normally be three years. Students’ terms of office should normally be one year. The Constitution of the Committee is made by resolution of the Board of Governors on 13 July 2018.

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Academic Board 2019-2020

Membership [40] [37] Quorum [20] [18]

Position Member Start of term of office

Expiry of term of office

Elected / nominated / ex-officio

Vice-Chancellor [1]1 Professor Peter Slee (Chair) n/a n/a Ex-officio

Category A: Members drawn from Senior Management and Deans of School [24] (21]

The Deputy Vice-Chancellors [4] [3]1 Academic Professor Phil Cardew n/a n/a Ex-officio2 Corporate Communications Tracey Lancaster n/a n/a Ex-officio3 Research & Enterprise Professor Andrew Slade n/a n/a Ex-officio4 Resources Professor Paul Smith n/a n/a Ex-officio

The Pro Vice Chancellors [2]1 Professor Christopher Prince n/a n/a Ex-officio2 Professor Jeanne Keay n/a n/a Ex-officio

Deans of School [13] [11]1 School of Art, Architecture and Design Leeds School of Arts

Dr Lisa Stansbie n/a n/a Ex-officio

2 School of Cultural Studies and Humanities Professor Andrew Cooper n/a n/a Ex-officio3 School of Built Environment, and Engineering and Computing Professor Akintola Akintoye n/a n/a Ex-officio

4 School of Computing, Creative Technology and Engineering Vacancy n/a n/a Ex-officio

5 School of Film, Music and Performing Arts (Acting) Dr Oliver Bray n/a n/a Ex-officio6 Leeds Business School Professor George Lodorfos n/a n/a Ex-officio7 Leeds Law School Deveral Capps n/a n/a Ex-officio8 Carnegie School of Education Professor Damien Page n/a n/a Ex-officio9 Carnegie School of Sport Pete Mackreth n/a n/a Ex-officio10 School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management Professor Rhodri Thomas n/a n/a Ex-officio11 School of Clinical and Applied Sciences Dr Duncan Sharp n/a n/a Ex-officio12 School of Health and Community Studies Sue Sherwin n/a n/a Ex-officio13 Leeds School of Social Sciences Professor John Craig n/a n/a Ex-officio

University Registrar1 Barbara Colledge n/a n/a Ex-officio

Director of the Centre for Learning & Teaching [1]1 Professor Ruth Pickford n/a n/a Ex-officio

Director of Libraries & Learning Innovation [1]1 Jo Norry n/a n/a Ex-officio

Director of Research & Enterprise [1]1 Professor Cathy Barnes n/a n/a Ex-officio

Director of Student Services[1]Priscilla Preston n/a n/a Ex-officio

Category B: Members drawn from elected academic and officer staff; students and co-opted members [15]. Members of Senior Management are not eligible for appointment in Category B.

Four student representatives [4]1 President of the Students' Union Union Affairs Officer Charlie Hind 01/07/2019 30/06/2020 Nominated2 Vice President (Education) Students' Union Education Officer Sherry Iqbal 01/07/2019 30/06/2020 Nominated

3 One nominee of the Students' Union Vacancy 29/01/2019 31/08/2020 Nominated4 One nominee of the Students' Union Vacancy 29/01/2019 31/08/2020 Nominated

Two professors [2]1 Professor Heather Shore 01/09/2019 31/08/2022 Elected2 Professor Emma Wood 01/09/2018 31/08/2021 Elected

One member of the research staff [1]1 Dr Rasha Ibrahim 01/09/2018 31/08/2021 Elected

Course Directors [3]1 Dr Lauren Duckworth 01/09/2017 31/08/2020 Elected2 Stratis Koutsoukos 07/11/2018 31/08/2021 Elected3 Dr Robin Redhead 01/09/2017 31/08/2020 Elected

Academic Staff [2]1 Dr Laura Ashley 01/11/2017 31/08/2020 Elected2 Dr Christopher Till 01/09/2019 31/08/2022 Elected

Professional Service Staff [3]1 Amy Simcock 01/09/2019 31/08/2022 Elected2 Frances Bostyn 01/09/2018 31/08/2021 Elected3 Nicola Queenan 01/09/2018 31/08/2021 Elected

Academic Quality & Standards Committee - Constitution

Terms of reference The Academic Quality & Standards Committee is responsible to the Academic Board for overseeing the academic quality, standards and enhancement of the University’s taught courses. The Committee’s main responsibilities are to:

(a) advise the Academic Board on the development, review, and implementation of the Academic Principles & Regulations, quality assurance framework and associated policies and procedures for taught provision in light of developing national and international expectations regarding quality assurance including the UK Quality Code for HE;

(b) maintain oversight of academic quality and standards and the implementation of the University’s academic quality assurance framework including partnerships and collaborative provision;

(c) maintain oversight of the School Academic Committees in relation to the implementation of the University’s academic quality assurance framework in Schools, and to receive regular reports from the Schools concerning academic quality, standards and the enhancement of taught provision;

(d) promote good practice in the management of quality and standards for taught provision.

Delegated Authority The Academic Quality & Standards Committee has authority from the Academic Board to:

(a) approve exceptions to the Academic Principles & Regulations;

(b) oversee the implementation and development of the course approval, monitoring, and review processes for taught provision;

(c) approve an annual quality report from each School ensuring that actions are effectively implemented and consideration given to common issues;

(d) approve an annual report to the Academic Board on the management of academic quality and standards for taught provision, identifying any institutional matters for consideration and resolution;

(e) oversee preparations for all external audits and inspections of taught provision, consider the outcomes, and monitor the implementation of any recommendations;

(f) maintain oversight of the external examiner appointments for taught provision;

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(g) maintain oversight of the academic integrity process and its outcomes;

(h) maintain oversight of the academic appeals & complaint processes for students and their outcomes.

Delegation In accordance with the Standing Orders, the Committee may establish short life working groups to perform specific tasks and in so doing must determine their terms of reference, membership (including the Chair who must be a member of this Committee), and lifespan. Membership Profile Members [20] Quorum [10] • Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic (Chair) [1] – Ex-Officio • A nominee of the Students’ Union [1] – Nominated* • School representatives [13] – Nominatedion** • A nominee of the Director of Libraries & Learning Innovation [1] – Ex-

OfficioNominated*** • Director of the Centre for Learning & Teaching [1] – Ex-Officio • University Registrar [1] – Ex-Officio • Director of Student Services [1] – Ex-Officio • A nominee of the University Secretary [1] – Nominated**** * Nominated by the Students’ Union ** Nominated by Deans of School *** Nominated by the Director of Libraries & Learning Innovation **** Nominated by the University Secretary For non-ex-officio members, terms of office should normally be three years. Students’ terms of office should normally be one year. All nominated staff will be so nominated by the Chair of the Committee unless otherwise specified. The Constitution of the Committee is made by resolution of the Academic Board on 04 July 2018.

Membership [20]Quorum [10]

Position Member Start of term of office

Expiry of term of office

Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic (Chair) [1] Professor Phil Cardew n/a n/a

A nominee of the Students’ Union [1] Sherry Iqbal 01/07/2019 30/06/2020

School Representatives [13]1 School of Art, Architecture and Design Ian Truelove 01/09/2016 31/08/20222 School of Cultural Studies and Humanities Jessica Van Horssen 01/09/2019 31/08/20223 School of Built Environment and Engineering Jim Durrant 01/09/2016 31/08/20224 School of Computing, Creative Technology and Engineering Lesley Earle 01/09/2016 31/08/2022

5 School of Film, Music and Performing Arts Sarah Roe 19/03/2018 31/08/20216 Leeds Business School Gareth Robertshaw 01/09/2019 31/08/20227 Leeds Law School TBC TBC TBC8 Carnegie School of Education Dr Caroline Bligh 01/09/2016 31/08/20229 Carnegie School of Sport Jeff Abrams* 01/09/2016 31/08/202010 School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management Dr Peter Robinson 01/09/2018 31/08/2021

11 School of Clinical and Applied Sciences Dr James Milligan 01/09/2016 31/08/202212 School of Health and Community Studies Alan Smith 16/10/2017 31/08/202013 School of Social Sciences Professor John Craig 01/09/2016 31/08/2022

A nominee of the Director of Libraries & Learning Innovation [1] Jo Norry 01/09/2019 31/08/2022

Director of the Centre for Learning & Teaching [1] Professor Ruth Pickford n/a n/a

University Registrar [1] Barbara Colledge n/a n/a

Director of Student Services [1] Priscilla Preston n/a n/a

A nominee of the University Secretary [1] Caroline Thomas 13/03/2017 31/08/2022

Academic Quality & Standards Committee - 2018-2019

Research and Enterprise Committee

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference The Research and Enterprise Committee is responsible to the Academic Board for overseeing research and enterprise, and the provision of research degrees in the University. The Committee’s terms of reference are to:

(a) promote the strategic development of research & enterprise and other related scholarly activity across the University;

(b) advise the Academic Board on the development, review and implementation of the sections of the University’s Academic Regulations related to research, and associated policies and procedures, in light of developing national and international expectations;

(c) oversee the provision of research degrees, in accordance with the Academic Regulations, and monitor the overall recruitment, admission, progress, and completion numbers of research students;

(d) maintain oversight of the School Academic Committees in relation to: the implementation of the research sections of the University’s Academic Regulations related to research and associated policies and procedures;

(e) promulgate good practice, innovation, and ethical conduct in research and enterprise and other scholarly activity.

Delegated Authority The Research & Enterprise Committee has authority from the Academic Board to:

(a) oversee preparations for, and responses to, all external assessments of research and/or enterprise and monitor the implementation of any recommendations arising from them where appropriate;

(b) approve an annual report to the Academic Board on the management of research & enterprise, identifying any institutional matters for consideration and resolution;

(c) approve examination arrangements for research degrees on the recommendation of the relevant School and ensure that they are conducted, and awards recommended, in accordance with the academic regulations;

(d) agree the scope of internal quality audits and to appoint members of internal quality audit teams.

Delegation The Research and Enterprise Committee has established, with the approval of the Academic Board:

(a) Research Ethics Sub-Committee which is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the University’s Policy & Procedures relating to research ethics.

(b) Rresearch Ddegrees Ssub-Ccommittee, which is responsible for the monitoring of adherence to, and application of, the sections of the University Academic Regulations related to research, the Quality Manual for Research Degree Programmes, and the Code of Practice for research students.

In accordance with the Standing Orders of the Academic Board, the Committee may establish short life working groups to perform specific tasks and in so doing must determine their terms of reference, membership (including the Chair who must be a member of this Committee), and lifespan.

Membership Profile Members [17] [16] Quorum [8] • Deputy Vice Chancellor ( Research & Enterprise) (Chair) [1] – Ex-officio • Director of Research & Enterprise [1] – Ex-officio • Directors of Research [11]* – Ex-officio • The Chair of the Research Ethics Sub-Committee* [1] – Ex-officio • The Chair of the Research Degrees Sub-Committee* [1] – Ex-officio • Representative from Leeds Law School [1] - Nominated • One memberRepresentative of the Libraries and Learning Innovation staff [1] – Nominated • Research Student [1] - Elected In attendance

• Head of Research & Enterprise • Head of Graduate School • Senior Management Accountant (Research) *Chairs of the Sub-Committee will be Chaired by a Director of Research, as nominated by the Research & Enterprise Committee. These positions do not add to the numbers of members or quoracy requirements. Nominated members will be nominated by their respective Director of Service or Dean of School

For non-ex-officio members, terms of office should normally be three years. Students’ terms of office should normally be one year. The Constitution of the Committee is made by resolution of the Academic Board on 06 July 2016

Research & Enterprise Committee - 2019-2020


Position Members Start of term of office Expiry of term of office Elected / nominated / ex-

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Chair) [1] Professor Andrew Slade n/a n/a Ex-officio

Director of Research & Enterprise [1] Professor Cathy Barnes n/a n/a Ex-officio

Directors of Research [11]1 UoA 3 Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy Professor Gary Jones* n/a n/a Ex-officio2 UoA 4 Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience Professor Brendan Gough* n/a n/a Ex-officio3 UoA 11 Computer Science and Informatics Professor Dorothy Monekosso n/a n/a

Ex-officio4 UoA 13 Architecture, Built Environment and Planning Professor Ian Strange n/a n/a Ex-officio5 UoA 17 Business and Management Studies Professor Ralph Tench n/a n/a Ex-officio6 UoA 20 Social Work and Social Policy Professor Karl Spracklen n/a n/a Ex-officio7 UoA 23 Education Professor John Sharp n/a n/a Ex-officio8 UoA 24 Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism Professor Sue Backhouse n/a n/a Ex-officio9 UoA 27 English Language and Literature/28 History/34 Communication, Culture and Media Studies, Library and Information Management

Professor Ruth Robbins n/a n/aEx-officio

10 UoA 32 Art and Design (History and Practice) Professor Simon Morris n/a n/a Ex-officio11 UoA 33 Music, Drama, Dance, and Performing Arts Professor Robert Shail n/a n/a Ex-officio

Representative from Law School [1] UoA 18 Law Dr Jess Guth 01/09/2019 31/08/2022 Nominated

The Chair of the Research Ethics Sub-Committee [1] Professor Gary Jones* n/a n/a Ex-officio

The Chair of the Research Degrees Sub-Committee [1] Professor Brendan Gough* n/a n/a Ex-officio

One member of Library and Learning Innovation staff [1] Jo Norry 21/03/2019 31/08/2022 Nominated

One research student [1] TBC TBC TBC Elected

*Professor Brendan Gough & Professor Karl Spracklen occupy two positions on the Committee

(UoA = Unit of Assessment)

RESEARCH ETHICS SUB COMMITTEE

TERMS OF REFERENCE The University Research Ethics Sub-Committee (URESC) is responsible to the Research & Enterprise Committee for overseeing the development and implementation of the University’s Policy & Procedures relating to Rresearch eEthics. The Committee’s terms of reference are to:

(a) oversee and monitor the implementation of, and compliance with, the University’s Policy & Procedures for Research Ethics;

(b) advise the Research & Enterprise Committee on the development of institutional policies and guidelines relating to ethical issues in research arising from teaching, research and other related institutional activities;

(c) monitor the external research ethics environment and ensure that the University responds to all external requirements;

(d) advise the Research & Enterprise Committee of the training & development needs of University Staff in relation to research ethics;

Delegated Authority

The Research Ethics Sub-Committee has authority from the Research & Enterprise Committee to consider for approval research projects:

(a) referred to it by a local research ethics coordinator; (b) that involve substantial and / or complex ethical issues; (c) where the consent of an external body is required; (d) where it is a requirement for funding by an external body.

Staff, and students and their supervisors, may be required to attend the University Research Ethics Sub-committee when their research proposals or other matters relating to the ethics of their research are being discussed. Delegation In accordance with the Standing Orders, the Committee may establish short life working groups to perform specific tasks and in so doing must determine their terms of reference, membership (including the Chair who must be a member of this Committee), and lifespan.

Membership Profile Members [18] Quorum [9] • Director of Research Professor (Chair) [1] – Nominated** • School Research Ethics Co-ordinators [13] – Nominated* • Co-opted members of staff (co-optees must have relevant experience of research ethics)

[2] – Nominated** • External co-opted member [1] - Nominated** • A Research Student [1] - Elected In attendance

• Representative of the University Research Office * Nominated by Dean of School **Nominated by Research & Enterprise Committee For non-ex-officio members, terms of office should normally be three years. Students’ terms of office should normally be one year. All nominated staff will be so nominated by the respective Dean of School or the Research and Enterprise Committee, unless otherwise specified. The Constitution of the Committee is made by resolution of the Academic Board on 04 July 2018.

Research Ethics Sub-committee 2019-2020


Position Member Start of term of office Expiry of term of office Elected / nominated / ex-

Director of Research (Chair) [1] Professor Gary Jones 01/09/2019 31/08/2022 Nominated

School Research Ethics Co-ordinators [13]

Leeds Business School Dr Brian Jones 01/09/2018 31/08/2021 NominatedFilm, Music and Performing Arts Dr Paul Thompson 06/12/2017 31/08/2020 NominatedCarnegie School of Education Dr Shona Hunter 01/02/2019 31/08/2021 NominatedCarnegie School of Sport Professor John O'Hara 04/10/2017 31/08/2020 NominatedCultural Studies and Humanities Professor Heather Shore 01/09/2016 31/08/2019 NominatedArt, Architecture and Design Professor Alan Simson 01/09/2016 31/08/2019 NominatedBuilt Environment and Engineering Dr Neil Evans 01/09/2016 31/08/2020 NominatedLeeds Law School Dr Jessica Guth 01/09/2016 31/08/2020 NominatedEvents, Tourism and Hospitality Management Dr Alex Kenyon 01/09/2016 31/08/2020 NominatedClinical and Applied Science Dr Rob Brooks 01/09/2016 31/08/2019 NominatedHealth and Community Studies Dr Ros Brownlow 01/09/2019 31/08/2022 Nominated

Leeds School of Social Sciences Dr Sophia Price 01/12/2018 31/08/2021 NominatedSchool of Computing, Creative Technology and Engineering Ben Dalton 22/05/2019 31/08/2021 Nominated

Co-opted members of staff (must have relevant experience of research ethics) [2]1 Dr Andrew Wilson 01/09/2017 31/08/2020 Nominated2 Martin Watson 04/10/2017 31/08/2020 Nominated

External co-opted member [1] TBC TBC TBC Nominated

One research student [1] 01/09/2019 31/08/2020 Elected

NOTES* Alex Kenyon, Jess Guth and Neil Evans are serving an additional 1 year terms whilst their Schools seek suitable other candidates for this position on the sub-committee

Honorary Awards Committee Constitution

Terms of Reference To consider nominations from any individual or group in the University, on a confidential basis and, as it feels appropriate, to make recommendations in respect of honorary awards of Leeds Beckett University (both degrees and fellowships) for formal final approval by Academic Board. Membership Profile Members [8] Quorum [4] • The Vice Chancellor (Chair) [1] – Ex-officio • Union Affairs Officer The President of the Student’s Union [1] – Ex-officio • A Deputy Vice Chancellor [1] – Nominated • A Pro Vice Chancellor [1] – Nominated • A Director of Professional Service [1] – Nominated • An independent Governor [1] – Nominated* • Two members of staff drawn from Category B members of Academic Board [2] - Nominated *Nominated by the Chair of the Board of Governors. For non-ex-officio members, terms of office should normally be three years, or for the remainder of their term of office as a member of the Academic Board or the Board of Governors, whichever is the shorter. Students’ terms of office should normally be one year. All nominated staff will be so nominated by the Chair of the Committee unless otherwise specified. The Constitution of the Committee is made by resolution of the Academic Board on 06 July 2016.

Honorary Awards Committee - 2019/2020


Position Expiry of term of office Elected /

The Vice-Chancellor (Chair) [1] n/a Ex-officio

Union Affairs Officer [1] 30/06/2020 Ex-officio

A Deputy Vice-Chancellor [1]

Start of term of office

n/a

01/07/2019

01/09/2016 31/08/2022 Nominated

A Pro Vice Chancellor [1] 01/11/2017 30/08/2020 Nominated

A Director of Professional Service [1] 01/09/2018 31/08/2021 Nominated

An Independent Governor [1] 01/09/2015 31/08/2020 Nominated

Two members drawn from Category B members of Academic Board [2]1 01/09/2019 31/08/2021 Nominated2

Member

Professor Peter Slee

Charlie Hind

Tracey Lancaster

Professor Chris Prince

Barbara Colledge

Jean Dent

Professor Emma Wood

Amy Simcock 01/09/2019 31/07/2022 Nominated

ACADEMIC BOARD

3 July 2019

ACB-2018-059 OPEN

School of Health & Community StudiesSchool Academic Committee terms of reference and membership profile variance request

Executive Summary

This report provides the request for the proposed variance to the standard membership profile of the School of Health & Community Studies’ School Academic Committee. Following further consideration of the 2017‐18 effectiveness review, the School Academic Committee requests that Academic Board approves the following variance to the membership profile.

The School wishes to amend the Senior Lecturer representatives’ membership profile by changing the normal tenure from three years to one year, and to include Lecturers as eligible to be elected in this group (the School has a growing number of Lecturers in certain groups).

This variance to the profile is to increase the opportunities for academic staff members to join the Committee and to help build capability and knowledge for the governance of academic matters across the School. The Committee discussed the proposed changes at the April 2019 meeting.

Action Requested

The report is for decision. Academic Board is requested to approve this variance.

Appendices

Appendix A: Proposed amended membership profile from 2019‐20.

Author

Name:

Job title:

Date:

Sue Sherwin

Dean of School and Chair of the School Academic Committee

28 May 2019

Approval Route

Appendix A

School of Health & Community Studies

SCHOOL ACADEMIC COMMITTEE: Terms of Reference and Membership

Terms of Reference

The School Academic Committee is responsible to the Research & Enterprise Committee and the Academic Quality & Standards Committee for general issues relating to all academic matters in the School. The School Academic Committee’s terms of reference are to:

(a) oversee the sustainable development of the School within the University’s overall strategic framework, taking account of developments in the external environment;

(b) analyse and evaluate the School’s performance against agreed KPIs and make recommendations for continuous improvement and the enhancement of the student experience;

(c) oversee the quality and standards of the School’s teaching and research and the implementation in the School of the University’s Academic Principles, Regulations and Procedures and wider quality assurance framework including activity in relation to PSRBs;

(d) promote academic enhancement across the School in line with University strategies and associated priorities.

Delegated Authority

The School Academic Committee has authority from the Research & Enterprise Committee and the Academic Quality & Standards Committee to:

(a) approve, and monitor the implementation of, school‐level academic and operational plans and associated success measures which are aligned to the University strategic plan and strategies;

(b) approve the School’s annual quality plan;

(c) review and approve the School’s annual report on how it is working towards achieving the University’s success measures concerning research and enterprise, learning and teaching and other academic related matters.

Reporting Line

The School Academic Committee reports to the Research & Enterprise Committee for matters relating to research and enterprise and to the Academic Quality & Standards Committee for matters relating to taught programmes of the University. In addition, it may report to Academic Board and other sub‐committees as required.

Delegation (optional)

The School Academic Committee has established, as required by Academic Board, Course Committees which shall exercise the functions and powers stipulated in their terms of reference.

Membership Profile

Members [various depending on School]. Quorum [50% of the membership]

Dean of School (Chair) [1] ‐ Ex‐officio

Heads of Subject [5] ‐ Ex‐officio

Director(s) of Research ‐ Ex‐officio

Course Directors ‐ Ex‐Officio

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer representatives [5] – Elected (one staff member from each subject area within the School)

Senior School Administrative Manager [1] ‐ Nominated

Undergraduate student representative [1] ‐ Elected

Taught Postgraduate student representative [1] ‐ Elected

Research student representative [1] ‐ Elected

For non‐ex‐officio members, terms of office should normally be three years. The terms of office for Senior Lecturers/Lecturers should normally be one year. Students’ terms of office should normally be one year.

The Constitution of the Committee is made by resolution of the Academic Board on tbc.

SCHOOL OF HEALTH & COMMUNITY STUDIES Membership of the School Academic Committee 2019‐20

Position Member Term of office start Term of office expiry Status

1 Dean of School (Chair) Sue Sherwin n/a n/a Ex‐officio

Heads of Subjects

2 Children, Youth People & Communities Dr Darren Hill n/a n/a Ex‐officio

3 Health Promotion Dr James Woodall n/a n/a Ex‐officio

4 Nursing and Healthcare Frances Chapman n/a n/a Ex‐officio

5 Psychological Therapies & Mental Health Chris Hudson n/a n/a Ex‐officio

6 Social Work Lorraine Agu n/a n/a Ex‐officio

Course Directors

7 Children, Youth People & Communities ‐ Youth Work Alan Smith n/a n/a Ex‐officio 8 Health Promotion Dr Ruth Cross n/a n/a Ex‐officio 9 Nursing and Healthcare ‐ Pre‐registration Janine Lee n/a n/a Ex‐officio 10 Nursing and Healthcare ‐ Post‐registration Nursing Paul Mackreth n/a n/a Ex‐officio 11 Psychological Therapies & Mental Health ‐ UG courses and CPD Bryony Walker n/a n/a Ex‐officio 12 Psychological Therapies & Mental Health ‐ PG courses Dr Divine Charura n/a n/a Ex‐officio 13 Social Work ‐ Pre‐qualifying courses David Mercer n/a n/a Ex‐officio 14 Social Work ‐ Post‐qualifying courses/CPD Tracey Race n/a n/a Ex‐officio

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer representatives ‐ 1 per subject group

15 Children, Youth People & Communities new Elected

16 Health Promotion new Elected

17 Nursing and Healthcare new Elected

18 Psychological Therapies & Mental Health new Elected

19 Social Work Lee Sobo‐Allen Nov 2017 Aug 2020 Elected

Student representatives

20 Undergraduate student representative [1] new Elected

21 Taught Postgraduate student representative [1] new Elected

22 Research student representative [1] new Elected

Professional Services

23 School Academic Services manager Ian Richardson n/a n/a Nominated

ACADEMIC BOARD

03 JULY 2019

ACB-2018-062 OPEN

Proposed dates for Academic Board & Committees meetings for 2019/20

Executive Summary

The report provides a list of the meeting dates for Academic Board and its Committees for 2019/20. The dates allow the Academic Board to report to the meetings of the Board of Governors which have been set for 2019/20 and were approved at the last Board meeting in May.

Action Requested

The report is for information. The Board is invited to note the dates for the meetings of the Academic Board and its Committees for 2019/20.

Appendices

n/a

Author

Name:

Job title:

Date:

Susie Bradford

Governance Coordinator

May 2019

PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR ACADEMIC BOARD & COMMITTEES 2019/20 1 The report provides a list of the meeting dates for Academic Board and its Committees for

2019/20 in the table below. The dates allow the Academic Board to report to the meetings of the Board of Governors which have been set for 2018/19 and were approved at the last Board meeting in May.

DAY DATE TIME MEETING

Thursday 19‐Sepember‐2019 09:30‐12:30 Research Degrees Sub Committee

Wednesday 02‐October‐2019 14:00‐16:00 Research Ethics Sub Committee

Monday 14‐ October‐2019 14:00‐16:30 Academic Quality & Standards Committee

Thursday 17‐ October‐2019 09:30‐12:30 Research Degrees Sub Committee

Thursday 17‐ October‐2019 14:00‐16:30 Research & Enterprise Committee

Wednesday 23‐ October‐2019 14:00‐16:00 Honorary Awards Committee

Wednesday 06‐November‐2019 14:00‐17:00 Academic Board

Thursday 21‐November‐2019 09:30‐12:30 Research Degrees Sub Committee

Wednesday 11‐December‐2019 14:00‐16:00 Research Ethics Sub Committee

Thursday 19‐December‐2019 09:30‐12:30 Research Degrees Sub Committee

Thursday 16‐January‐2020 09:30‐12:30 Research Degrees Sub Committee

Thursday 16‐January‐2020 14:00‐16:30 Research & Enterprise Committee

Monday 20‐January‐2020 14:00‐16:30 Academic Quality & Standards Committee

Wednesday 12‐February‐2020 14:00‐17:00 Academic Board

Thursday 20‐February‐2020 09:30‐12:30 Research Degrees Sub Committee

Wednesday 04‐March‐2020 14:00‐16:00 Research Ethics Sub Committee

Monday 16‐March‐2020 14:00‐16:30 Academic Quality & Standards Committee

Thursday 19‐March‐2020 09:30‐12:30 Research Degrees Sub Committee

Thursday 19‐March‐2020 14:00‐16:30 Research & Enterprise Committee

Thursday 16‐April‐2020 09:30‐12:30 Research Degrees Sub Committee

Wednesday 29‐April‐2020 14:00‐17:00 Academic Board

Wednesday 20‐May‐2020 14:00‐16:00 Research Ethics Sub Committee

Thursday 21‐May‐2020 09:30‐12:30 Research Degrees Sub Committee

Monday 08‐June‐2020 14:00‐16:30 Academic Quality & Standards Committee

Thursday 11‐June‐2020 14:00‐16:30 Research & Enterprise Committee

Thursday 25‐June‐2020 09:30‐12:30 Research Degrees Sub Committee

Wednesday 01‐July‐2020 14:00‐17:00 Academic Board

Thursday 16‐July‐2020 09:30‐12:30 Research Degrees Sub Committee

Recommendation 2 The report is for information. The Board is invited to note the dates for the meetings of the

Academic Board and its Committees for 2019/20.

ACADEMIC BOARD03 July 2019

ACB-2018-063 OPEN

Schedule of meetings and draft schedule of business 2019/20

Executive Summary

The report presents the Academic Board’s schedule of business for 2019/20

Action Requested

The report is for information. Academic Board is invited to note its updated schedule of business for 2019/20.

Appendices

None.

Author

Name:

Job title:

Date:

Rachael Andrews

Governance & Legal Services

14 June 2019

Academic Board schedule of business 2019/20

06 November 2019 12 February 2020 29 April 2020 01 July 2020 Student Survey outcomes 2018/19 National Student Survey 2020 (NSS)

update Proposed dates for Academic Board Committee meetings for 2020/21

Admissions Policy

Strategic Plan KPI Update HE-BCI report on enterprise income Academic Board Elections (if applicable) Register of Collaborations and Partnerships Annual Research & Enterprise Activity Report

Leeds Beckett University Access & Participation Plan

Annual Review of the course approved to use the Fitness to Practise Policy and Procedures

Recommendations for conferment of honorary awards

2021 Entry Tariffs Annual Statement on Research Integrity

Academic Regulations (amendments) Academic Calendar 2021/22 Standing items Membership & terms of reference (first meeting only) Report from the Chair Academic Assurance Report Declarations of interest Report from the Students’ Union Minutes of the last meeting Student recruitment / applications / enrolment update Matters arising Reports / Minutes from committees Schedule of business Conferral of Emeritus Professors and Visiting Titles

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