1.       Terms of Reference

1.1      To advise the Senate on:

1.1.1         the development, implementation, monitoring and review of those matters of academic policy affecting the University as a whole;

1.1.2         the criteria and methodologies for the allocation of resources required to support the academic work of the University;

1.1.3         policy for the development and operation of facilities required to support the academic work of the University;

1.1.4         the formulation of guidelines on the regulatory framework for the design and structure of programmes, levels of awards, and the admission and assessment of students.

1.2      On the basis of such policies and procedures as are agreed by the Senate, to prepare for submission to the Senate the University ’ s triennial academic development proposals, to review these proposals annually, and to recommend modifications to the Senate for approval.

1.3      To appoint sub-committees, working parties and similar bodies for the purpose of discharging the duties of the Committee, and to approve their terms of reference and membership.

1.4      To report on its business to the Senate at such intervals as the Senate may decide.

2.       Constitution

Chairman

         Deputy President

Deputy Chairman

         Elected by and from among members

Ex Officio Members

         President

         Vice-President for Undergraduate Education

         Vice-President for Research / Dean of Graduate Studies

         Dean of Student Learning

         Deans of Faculties

         Dean of School of Creative Media

         Dean of School of Law

Members

         Three members nominated by and from the Senate

In Attendance

         Vice-President for Administration

         Chief Information Officer

         Director of Academic Regulations and Records Office

Secretary

         The Secretary shall be nominated by the Chairman of Senate.