Approved
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
SENATE
Wednesday 4 July 2007
(2.00 pm – 5.10 pm)
MINUTES
(Unreserved)
Chair
Professor Sir Ivor Crewe, Vice Chancellor
Present
Ms Akinde, Professor Atkinson, Professor Busfield, Dr Burnett, Mr Butler,
Professor Cairns, Mrs Collett, Mr Cornford, Mr Cornes, Dr N Cox, Dr P Cox,
Dr Dorussen, Professor Green, Dr Han-Pile, Professor Higgins, Professor Hopfl, Dr
Hughes, Professor Iversen, Professor Jenkins, Dr Jones,
Mr Mack, Dr Mackenzie, Professor Massara, Dr McGenity, Mr Murphy,
Professor Muthoo, Professor Pretty, Professor Radford, Dr Regibeau,
Professor Rubin, Professor Russo, Dr Schulze, Professor Schurer, Dr Scott,
Dr E Smith, Professor South, Dr Steel, Dr Stones, Professor Sunkin, Mr Watt.
Apologies
Dr Bartle, Dr Robinson, Dr Abdel, Professor Temple, Mr Al-Aqel, Miss Brahmbatt,
Mr Joondan, Miss McFaull, Miss Stockdale.
Secretary
Senior Assistant Registrar
By invitation
Miss Cox, Mr Cottrell, Mr Doughty,
In attendance
Registrar and Secretary, Director of Finance, Director of Strategic Planning, Senior
Assistant Registrar, Director of Personnel.
WELCOME
Noted
The Vice-Chancellor welcomed members of the new Students’ Union
Executive.
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STARRING OF AGENDA ITEMS
Noted
In accordance with Standing Orders, para 5, the following items were
starred for discussion:
Agenda item 2(b)
Formal Business – Title of ProVice-Chancellor
Agenda item 8(b)
Report of Graduate School Board
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MINUTES
Approved
The Minutes of the meetings held on 25 April 2007.
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BUSINESS TAKEN WITHOUT DISCUSSION
Approved
Without discussion, those items not already starred on the agenda or
indicated in advance of the meeting in accordance with Standing Orders,
para 5.
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FORMAL BUSINESS (S/07/40)
Appointment of Dean of Law and Management
RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:
that Professor Stuart Manson be appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Law
and Management for the period 1 August 2007 to 31 July 2010.
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Re-Appointment of Heads of Department
RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:
(i)
that Professor David Sanders be re-appointed as Head of the
Department of Government for the period 1 August 2007 to 31
July 2008.
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Administrative Note: this recommendation supersedes the
recommendation of the Senate to Council (S.M.100/07) that Dr
Todd Landman be appointed as Head of the Department of
Government for three years from 1 August 2007.
(ii)
that Dr Neil Cox be re-appointed as Head of Department of Art
History and Theory for the period 1 – 31 August 2007.
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Administrative Note: Professor Peter Vergo will take office as
the Head of the Department of Art History and Theory on 1
September 2007 (until 31 July 2010). This recommendation
supersedes that in S.M.100/07.
Appointment of Assistant Proctor
Resolved
that Daniela Carboni, Language and Linguistics, be appointed as
Assistant Proctor for the period 1 August 2007 to 31 July 2008.
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Re-appointment of Director of the Centre for Film Studies
Reported
the Vice-Chancellor’s action on behalf of the Senate to approve the reappointment of Dr Karin Littau as Director of the Centre for Film Studies
for the period 1 August 2007 to 31 July 2008.
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Title of Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Noted
The rationale for changing the title of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research
and Business Development) to Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and
Enterprise) was explained. ‘Business Development’ no longer properly
reflected third stream activity and ‘Enterprise’ had been adopted as the
generic term for this area of work across the higher education (HE)
sector. The change therefore reflected general practice and understanding
in HE third stream activity.
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MATTERS ARISING
None
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VICE CHANCELLOR’S STATEMENT
Noted
The Vice-Chancellor reported on the following issues:
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Applications and Admissions
Almost all pre-clearing undergraduate applications had now been
received; there was an increase in home/EU applications of 7% and an
increase in overseas applications of 14%, compared with the same time
last year. Firm acceptances were also up by 5% and 27% from home/EU
and overseas applicants respectively compared with a year ago. These
figures were better than the national trend and compensated for the
University’s loss of market share in 2005, which had not been recovered
in 2006. The improvement in overseas student recruitment was
particularly encouraging; however, this was largely dependent on two
departments, AFM and Economics, and there was a limit to the extent and
pace at which those departments could expand. An increase in overseas
student recruitment to all departments was needed.
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The situation in relation to postgraduate recruitment was more difficult to
interpret. Although PGT recruitment had been disappointing to date, firm
acceptances were 15% and 12% up for PGT and PGR students
respectively compared with a year ago. Overall there remained cause for
concern. As for undergraduate recruitment, there was marked variation
across subject disciplines, with a growth in offers concentrated in
Psychology, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Business, and the
International Academy Foundation courses, largely reflecting new
initiatives in the curriculum. The continued sharp decline in recruitment to
Computing and Electronic Systems, which reflected national trends, was a
matter of acute concern. An implementation plan was in place to take
forward the recommendations emerging from the recent review of
home/EU postgraduate recruitment led by Professor Temple; however, the
impact of any consequent changes would not be felt until October 2008.
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Department of Industry, Universities and Science
A new Government department, the Department of Industry, Universities
and Science (DIUS), had been created recently out of parts of the former
Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and the Department of Trade
and Industry (DTI). DIUS would have responsibility for higher education,
including the research councils and the science infrastructure, and
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university relations with the business sector. It would also take the lead on
the skills agenda, including post-19 further education (FE), lifelong
learning and adult skills. A separate ministry had been established with
responsibility for all pre-19 education, including in FE colleges.
On balance this change was likely to benefit the HE sector, which would
now have its own minister in cabinet and its own Government budget, and
would no longer have to compete alongside FE. The dual support system
for research was likely to be protected by bringing together responsibility
for funding the research councils and research infrastructure with the
funding of research through QR based on the RAE. The establishment of
DIUS signalled an increase in the priority being given to HE by the
Government. However, the title of the new department suggested a
Treasury-driven view of universities as the engine rooms of a knowledgebased advanced service industry. The Government was expected, through
the Funding Council, to continue and progressively strengthen its
emphasis on the economic role of universities. These priorities, to
produce employable graduates, to meet the needs of regional economic
regeneration, and to provide professional skills and services to employers,
were unlikely to change if a Conservative Government were elected,
although such a Government might give lower priority to widening
participation. The University would need to increase its efforts to
persuade the Government, parents and students that higher education was
about more than providing training, and that the distinctions made in
terms of usefulness between different subjects were unhelpful.
Nevertheless, the University needed to set plans and policies in the
context of the current Government agenda.
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FINANCE REPORT
Forecast Outturn 2006/07, Budget 2007/08 and Financial Forecasts to 2010/11
(S/07/41)
Received
An oral analysis from the Director of Finance of the University’s current
financial position and financial forecasts to 2010/11.
Noted
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In spite of a healthy surplus in 2006/07 and projected annual surpluses
throughout the period to 2010/11, the University’s financial position was
deteriorating, principally as a consequence of annual staff pay inflation.
The University’s financial position in 2006/07 had benefited considerably
from one-off income generated by the disposal of the Avon Way student
residences. In the medium-term only modest annual surpluses were
forecast in spite of the increased income from tuition fees and savings
resulting from the staff cost reduction exercise. Surpluses were projected
as a result of the development of the new campus in Southend, but further
investment would be needed in staff and infrastructure in Southend in
order to maintain growth.
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In the light of past experience, the University’s budget was based on
conservative assumptions about student number growth. Where
considerable growth in student numbers was anticipated, e.g. in overseas
student recruitment to AFM and Economics, additional investment in
staffing would be required to maintain acceptable staff/student ratios. It
was not, however, straightforward to reduce staff costs further in areas of
contraction.
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Increases in forecast income of 15-20% from student residences,
conferences and catering largely reflected the fact that residences were
relatively new and maintenance costs were low during a period of growth
in rental income. The University’s healthy cash flow position reflected the
favourable position in respect of a number of capital projects where cash
grants had been received in advance of scheduled expenditure on works.
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REPORT OF THE ACADEMIC STAFFING COMMITTEE:
(a)
Working Party on Academic Career Paths (S/07/42)
Noted
The Working Party on Academic Career Paths had been established as a
joint working party of Academic Staffing Committee (ASC) and
Professorships Committee to consider fundamental changes occurring in
the nature of academic staff roles in the University. The Working Party
report, which attempted to take a broad view of issues that had been dealt
with ad hoc to date, raised three fundamental questions about academic
staff posts in the University:
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i. the types of academic post that should be available;
ii. the career prospects within each type of post;
iii. the nature of career transition opportunities to allow structured
moves between different types of post.
The report would require widespread consultation and discussion, which
would take place during 2007/08. At this stage the Senate was being
asked to consider and approve three recommendations for implementation
in October 2007, relating to:
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i.
the acceptance of professional practice for consideration as part
of decision-making on permanency and promotion;
ii. the arrangements by which ASC considered different types of
staff for permanency and promotion;
iii. the arrangements for determining the maximum number of
promotions available to ASC and Professorships Committee each
year and the means by which they should be allocated.
Concern was expressed about the competitive system for allocating
promotions on an annual basis. It was acknowledged that Budget SubCommittee, taking advice from ASC, responded to particular ‘promotion
blockages’ when allocating the number of promotions available; also that
ASC had latitude to vire between the number of promotions allocated to
T + R staff and T staff. However, members of the Senate spoke in favour
of a system whereby academic staff who had reached or crossed the
threshold for promotion were be rewarded accordingly, regardless of the
number in a particular year. The difficulties for staff in this situation who
were not promoted might be exacerbated by the introduction of
professional practice as a new criterion.
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It was acknowledged that a shortage of Senior Lectureships in particular
could serve to demotivate staff and potentially to lead to their accepting
posts elsewhere. However, there was general agreement that this matter
should be considered in further detail during the consultation period in
2007/08. At this stage, the Senate was simply being asked to approve the
continuation of the mechanism for allocating promotions that had been in
place for some time.
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Resolved
The Director of East 15 Acting School spoke in favour of the recognition
of professional practice as an academic career path. Currently all staff at
East 15 were on Teaching Fellow contracts, although many were involved
in the development of professional practice and in research. The
importance of recognising such activities and the time required for their
development by the award of research leave was highlighted.
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Questions were asked about the scope of the consultation process on the
Working Party report, in particular about whether the current decisionmaking structure for determining permanency and promotions could also
be reviewed. ASC and Professorships Committee would determine the
nature of the consultation process. However, there would be opportunity
for new and different ideas to be proposed during the consultation period.
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i.
that, where appropriate, professional practice should be
incorporated into decisions relating to permanency and promotion
for those with Teaching and/or Research contracts
ii. that the Academic Staffing Committee should continue to
consider the different types of staff separately when assessing
applications for permanency and promotion
iii. that Budget Sub-Committee should continue for one year or
pending further review to determine the maximum number of
promotions that can be offered by the Academic Staffing
Committee and the maximum number that can be offered by
Professorships Committee each year and these will then be
allocated between the different types of post depending on the
relevant numbers and the scoring on different dimensions
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VOTE OF THANKS
Noted
In his capacity as Chair of the Senate Agenda Group, Professor Jules
Pretty spoke on behalf of the Senate to thank the Vice-Chancellor for his
expert chairing of the Senate during his term of office. Staff and student
members had valued Professor Sir Ivor Crewe’s approachable and
inclusive style and his ability to balance the values of scholarship with his
support for much innovation, growth and diversification at the University
and in its partnerships across the region. On behalf of the Senate Professor
Pretty offered the Vice-Chancellor warm thanks for a decade of great
success and good wishes in his future role as Master of University
College Oxford.
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PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP WITH KAPLAN OPEN LEARNING (S/07/43)
[COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE]
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES THAT REPORT TERMLY TO SENATE
(a) UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL BOARD (S/07/44)
Variations to the Undergraduate Rules of Assessment
Resolved
that variations to the Undergraduate Rules of Assessment and
amendments to previously approved variations be approved from
2007/08, as set out in Appendix A to the report of the Undergraduate
School Board (6.6.07).
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Report from the Undergraduate Rules of Assessment Working Party
Resolved
that the addition to the new Rules of Assessment for Preliminary Stage
and Stage One, as set out in Appendix B to the report of the
Undergraduate School Board (6.6.07), be approved from 2007/08.
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Operation of Exam Boards
Reported
The Vice-Chancellor’s action on behalf of the Senate to approve the
following with effect from 18 June 2007:
i.
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the procedures for handling errors/cases of potential
inconsistency after an exam board has met, as set out in
Appendix C to the report of the Undergraduate School Board
(6.6.07);
ii. that in cases where an error is discovered after results have been
published and correcting the error would be to the detriment of
the student(s), the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching)
should be involved in the decision-making and approve the final
decision of the re-convened exam board.
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Credit Recognition & Progression Working Party Report
Resolved
that the revised Policy and Procedure for the Accreditation of Prior
Learning (APL) and the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning
(APEL) be approved for implementation from 2007/08, as set out in
Appendix D to the report of the Undergraduate School Board (6.6.07).
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Rules of Assessment
Resolved
that the requests for variation to the new undergraduate rules of
assessment arising from new degree schemes be approved with effect
from 2007/08, as set out in Appendix E to the report of the
Undergraduate School Board (6.6.07)
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Suffolk New College Institutional Review Report
RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:
that Suffolk New College be approved as a partner institution of the
University of Essex for a period of three years commencing August 2007,
subject to the conditions detailed in Section 10.6 of the Institutional
Validation Report, attached at Appendix F to the report of the
Undergraduate School Board (6.6.07).
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Report from the Working Party on Academic Offences (S/07/44, Appendix G, tabled)
Resolved
that revisions to the Academic Offences Policy and Procedure be
approved with effect from 2007/08, as set out in tabled paper S/07/44
Appendix G (copy attached to the file copy of the minutes
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(b) GRADUATE SCHOOL BOARD
Approval of New Awards
Resolved
that the following new awards be approved for introduction in October
2007:
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Integrated PhD in Accounting
Integrated PhD in Finance
Integrated PhD in Management
PhD, MPhil and MSc by Dissertation in Computing and Electronic
Systems
Discontinuation of Awards
Resolved
that the following new awards be approved for introduction in October
2007:
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PhD, MPhil and MSc by Dissertation in Applied Physics
PhD, MPhil and MSc by Dissertation in Physics
PhD, MPhil and MSc by Dissertation in Cognitive Science
Revision to Codes of Practice
Resolved
that the revisions to the Code of Practice on Postgraduate Research
Degrees and to the Code of Practice on Professional Doctorates be
approved for introduction in October 2007, as set out in paper GS/07/33.
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Rules of Assessment For Taught Postgraduate/Graduate Schemes
Resolved
i.
that in the section on second attempts in the new Rules of
Assessment for Taught Postgraduate Schemes, the requirement
that a student achieve an aggregate mark of 30 or more in the
first attempt for the course/module be deleted.
ii. that in the section on second attempts in the new Rules of
Assessment for Graduate Schemes, the requirement that a
student achieve an aggregate mark of 25 or more in the first
attempt for the course/module be deleted.
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Variations to the New Credit Framework and Rules of Assessment
(i)
MSc in Computational Finance
Resolved
that the scheme structure for the MSc in Computational Finance comprise
a maximum of 195 credits.
(ii)
Colchester Institute
Resolved
that the dissertation for the Masters in Business Administration at
Colchester Institute carry a credit weighting of 45.
(iii)
Health and Human Sciences
Resolved
that the rules of assessment for taught postgraduate schemes in the
Department of Health and Human Sciences, as set out in paper GS/07/38,
be approved as a variation to the Rules of Assessment for Taught
Postgraduate Schemes, and to the Rules of Assessment for Study by
Credit Accumulation.
(iv)
Taught Postgraduate Schemes in the Department of Mathematical
Sciences
Resolved
that the rules of assessment for Masters schemes in the Department of
Mathematical Sciences, as set out in paper GS/07/39, be approved as a
variation to the Rules of Assessment for Taught Postgraduate Schemes.
(v)
MA in Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies
Resolved
that the rules of assessment for the MA in Jungian and Post-Jungian
Studies, as set out in paper GS/07/47, be approved as a variation to the
Rules of Assessment for Taught Postgraduate Schemes.
(vi)
Masters Schemes in the Department of History
Resolved
that the rules of assessment for Masters schemes in the Department of
History, as set out in Appendix A to the report of the Graduate School
Board (13.6.07), be approved as a variation to the Rules of Assessment.
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Aegrotat Degrees
Resolved
that the provision in the University’s Regulations (6.17) to award an
Aegrotat degree to Masters students be removed, effective for students
admitted from 2007-08.
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Academic Offences Policy and Procedures
Resolved
that the revised Academic Offences Policy and Procedure (S/07/44
Appendix G, tabled) be approved in relation to postgraduate students, for
introduction in October 2007.
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Credit Recognition and Progression
Resolved
that the Policy and Procedure for the Accreditation of Prior Learning and
the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (Appendix D to the
Undergraduate School Board report to Senate, 6.6.07) be approved in
relation to taught postgraduate awards, with effect from 2007-08.
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Higher Degree Regulations
Resolved
that changes to the Higher Degree Regulations be approved with effect
from October 2007, as set out in Appendix B to the report of the
Graduate School Board (13.6.07).
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(c) ACADEMIC STAFFING COMMITTEE (S/07/46)
Noted
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(d) QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE (S/07/47)
Noted
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(e) PROFESSORSHIPS COMMITTEE (S/07/48)
Noted
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(f) UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SUFFOLK JOINT ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
(RUNNING IN SHADOW FORM)
University Campus Suffolk (UCS) Governance Arrangements
Resolved
i.
that the revised membership and terms of reference of the Joint
Academic Committee for University Campus Suffolk be
approved with effect from 1 August 2007, as set out in Appendix
A to the report of the UCS Joint Academic Committee report
(S/07/49)
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ii. that the following members of academic staff at the University of
Essex be appointed as members of the UCS Joint Academic
Committee for 2007-08, in addition to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor
(Learning and Teaching) and the Academic Registrar, who are ex
officio members:
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Dean of Humanities and Comparative Studies: Dr Leon Burnett
Dean of the Graduate School: Professor Joan Busfield
Dean of Academic Partnerships: Dr Aulay Mackenzie.
Cross-Representation on Relevant Committees
Resolved
that the proposal regarding University Campus Suffolk representation on
University of Essex committees, as set out in Appendix B to the report of
the UCS Joint Academic Committee (S/07/49), be approved with effect
from 1 August 2007.
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UCS Validation Handbook
Resolved
that the revised University of East Anglia and University of Essex
Validation Handbook for University Campus Suffolk be approved for the
management of the quality of provision leading to joint awards of the
University of East Anglia and the University of Essex from 1 August
2007.
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UCS Programme Validation Reports
Resolved
that the following schemes be approved for delivery at Great Yarmouth
College for a period of up to five years commencing September 2007,
subject to the conditions in the Validation Reports being reviewed and
monitored in accordance with arrangements agreed by the Joint
Academic Committee:
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CertHE Business Information Technology
FdSc Business Information Technology
FdA Creative Music
CertHE Electrical Engineering
FdSc Electrical Engineering
CertHE Electronic Engineering
FdSc Electronic Engineering
CertHE End User Support
FdSc End User Support
CertHE Mechanical Engineering
FdSc Mechanical Engineering
CertHE Software Engineering
FdSc Software Engineering
that the following schemes be approved for delivery at Great Yarmouth
College and Lowestoft College for a period of up to five years
commencing September 2007, subject to the conditions in the Validation
Reports being reviewed and monitored in accordance with arrangements
agreed by the Joint Academic Committee:
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CertHE Event Management (Hospitality)
FdA Event Management (Hospitality)
CertHE Event Management (Leisure)
FdA Event Management (Leisure)
CertHE Event Management (Tourism)
FdA Event Management (Tourism)
that the following scheme be approved for delivery at Otley College for a
period of up to five years commencing September 2007, subject to the
conditions in the Validation Report being reviewed and monitored in
accordance with arrangements agreed by the Joint Academic Committee.
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FdSc Equine Performance
that the following schemes be approved for delivery at UCS Ipswich for a
period of up to five years commencing September 2007, subject to the
conditions in the Validation Reports being reviewed and monitored in
accordance with arrangements agreed by the Joint Academic Committee:
Master of Business Administration
Postgraduate Certificate in Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
CertHE Creative Industries Management
DipHE Creative Industries Management
BA (Hons) Creative Industries Management
DipHE Criminology
BSc (Hons) Criminology
Postgraduate Certificate in Design Context and Practice
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CertHE Financial Services
FdA Financial Services
CertHE Health Administration
FdA Health Administration
CertHE Health Care Practice
FdA Health Care Practice
Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management
CertHE Teaching and Learning Support
FdA Teaching and Learning Support.
that the following schemes be approved for delivery at West Suffolk
College for a period of up to five years commencing September 2007,
subject to the conditions in the Validation Reports being reviewed and
monitored in accordance with arrangements agreed by the Joint
Academic Committee:
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FdA Counselling
FdA Fine Art Practice
FdA Logistics and Transport
FdA Music Production
University of Essex Review of Existing Provision Validated by the University of East
Anglia at Suffolk College
Resolved
that the following awards be approved as awards of the University of
Essex for a period of up to five years commencing 1 August 2007, in
order that degrees offered at UCS Ipswich may become joint awards of
the two Universities and subject to the conditions and/or
recommendations in the Record of Review Reports being reviewed and
monitored in accordance with arrangements agreed by the Joint
Academic Committee:
BSc (Hons) Acute and Critical Care Practice (Post-Registration)
BA Hons Business Management
BA Human Resource Management
BA Marketing Management
FdA Business Management
CertHE Business Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Practice
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Practice
MA in Clinical Practice
Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Innovation in Health
and Social Care
Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Innovation in Health
and Social Care
MA in Leadership and Innovation in Health and Social Care
BA (Hons) Computer Games Design
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming
BA (Hons) Interior Design
BA (Hons) Interior Design and Digital Modelling
BA (Hons) Model Design and Special Effects
BA (Hons) Model Design for Digital Applications
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
FdA Interior Design
FdA Model Making
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FdA Graphic Design
FdA Digital Media
BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Motion Graphics
BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Graphic Illustration
BA (Hons) Digital Media
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
DipHE Early Childhood Studies
BA (Hons) Early Learning (top-up degree)
BA Early Learning (top-up degree)
FdA Early Years
FdA Employment Based Independent Study
CertHE Employment Based Independent Study
Postgraduate Certificate in Employment Law
BA (Hons) English
BSc Environment and Human Health
DipHE Environment and Human Health
BA (Hons) Event Management
BA (Hons) Tourism Management
BA (Hons) Leisure Management
BA (Hons) Hospitality Management
DipHE Event Management
DipHE Tourism Management
DipHE Leisure Management
DipHE Hospitality Management
Cert HE in Event Management
FdA Event Management
FdA Event Management with Hospitality
FdA Event Management with Leisure
FdA Event Management with Tourism
BA (Hons) Film and Media Studies
DipHE Film and Media Studies
BA (Hons) Fine Art
DipHE in Fine Art
BA (Hons) History
BSc Human Biology
BSc Nutrition and Health
BSc Sports Science
DipHE Human Biology
DipHE Nutrition and Health
DipHE Sports Science
MA Human Resource Strategy
BA/BSc (Hons) Individual Studies
DipHE Individual Studies
CertHE Individual Studies
BSc Business Information Technology
DipHE Business Information Technology
CertHE Business Information Technology
BSc Information Technology
DipHE Information Technology
CertHE Information Technology
BSc Software Engineering
DipHE Software Engineering
CertHE Software Engineering
MA Interprofessional Health Care Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Interprofessional Health Care Education
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Postgraduate Certificate in Interprofessional Health Care
Education
BSc Midwifery (Pre-Registration)
DipHE Midwifery (Pre-Registration)
BSc (Hons) Nurse Practitioner (includes pathway Extended
Independent Nurse Prescribing)
BSc Nursing (Post-Registration), incorporating:
BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice: Adult
BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice: Child
BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice: Community
BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice: Learning Disabilities
BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice: Mental Health
BSc (Hons) Clinical Professional Practice
BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice
BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies
BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice
BSc (Hons) Service Innovation & Development
BSc (Hons) Urgent Care
DipHE Health Care
BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Post-Registration) with Specialist
Practice Awards and Professional Clinical Awards
DipHE Nursing (Pre-Registration), incorporating:
Common Foundation Programme
Adult Nursing Programme
Children’s Nursing Programme
Mental Health Nursing Programme
DipHE Nursing with Advanced Studies
Modified DipHE Nursing:
Care of the Child
Mental Health
DipHE Flexible Conversion Programme (Pre-Registration)
BSc (Hons) Oncology and Radiotherapy Technology
BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
BA (Hons) Performing Arts
FdA Performing Arts
PGCE Secondary, North East Essex Coastal SCITT
PGCE Primary (SCITT) Norfolk and Suffolk
BA (Hons) Photography and the Digital Image
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Youth Studies
BA (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
BA (Hons) Sociology and Youth Studies
BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology
BA (Hons) Criminology and Youth Studies
DipHE Psychology and Sociology
DipHE Psychology and Youth Studies
DipHE Psychology and Criminology
DipHE Sociology and Youth Studies
DipHE Sociology and Criminology
DipHE Criminology and Youth Studies
CertHE Psychology and Sociology
CertHE Psychology and Youth Studies
CertHE Psychology and Criminology
CertHE Sociology and Youth Studies
CertHE Sociology and Criminology
CertHE Criminology and Youth Studies
BA (Hons) Social Studies (Level H direct entry)
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BA (Hons) Social Work
FdA Sports Management
CertHE Sports Management
BSc Technology Management (top-up degree)
REPORTS OF FACULTY BOARDS
(a) Board of Faculty of Humanities and Comparative Studies (S/07/50)
(i)
Approval of New Awards
Resolved
that the following degree schemes/diplomas be approved with effect from
October 2007:
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MA Gallery Studies with Dissertation
Graduate Diploma in English for Academic Purposes
3-year and 4-year routes (via the International Academy) to the BA/BSc
Economics,
BA/BSc International Economics, BA/BSc Management Economics, and
BA/BSc Financial Economics
(ii)
Discontinuation of Awards
Resolved
that the following degree scheme be discontinued with effect from
October 2007:
290/07
MA Literature: Postcolonial Studies
(b) Board of Faculty of Law and Management (S/07/51)
(i)
Approval of New Awards
Resolved
that the following new degree schemes be approved with effect from
October 2007:
291/07
MSc Management, Marketing and Society
BSc Banking and Finance
(c) Faculty of Social Sciences (S/07/52)
(i)
Proposals for New Awards
Noted
The conditions set by the validation panel in relation to the approval of
the Foundation Degree in Therapeutic Communications and Therapeutic
Organisations had been met and approved by the Dean of the Faculty of
Social Sciences on behalf of the Faculty Board.
Resolved
i.
that the following new award be approved for introduction from
October 2007 subject to satisfaction of the conditions set by the
validation panel and approval of the same by the Dean, acting on
behalf of the Board:
Foundation degree in Therapeutic Communications and
Therapeutic Organisations
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292/07
293/07
ii. that the following 4-year variants to existing schemes be
introduced from October 2007:
294/07
BA International Relations and Politics (International
Exchange)
BA Politics (International Exchange)
(ii)
Re-instatement of Award
Resolved
that the following degree scheme be re-instated for the academic year
2007/08 to allow current students to complete degrees with this title:
295/07
BA Language Acquisition and Language Disorders
(iii)
Discontinuation of Awards
Resolved
that the following degree schemes be discontinued with effect from
October 2007:
296/07
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics
Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistic Studies
(d) Board of Faculty of Science and Engineering (S/07/53)
(i)
Resolved
Approval of New Awards
i.
that the following new awards be approved for introduction in
October 2007:
297/07
MSc Marine Biology
MSc Mobile Networks and Systems
MSc Computer Security
BSc Health Care
Postgraduate Certificate Medical and Clinical Education
Postgraduate Diploma Medical and Clinical Education
MSc Medical and Clinical Education
FdSc Oral Health Science
(Subject to approval being given for this scheme by the
General Dental Council at its meeting on 11 July. The
Chair of Senate must be informed of the decision within
one week of the University receiving the outcome from
the GDC.)
ii. that the following new awards be approved for introduction in
October 2008:
BA Health Studies
BA Health Studies and Sociology
BSc Software Engineering
BSc Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
BSc Internet Technology
BSc Computer Games
BSc Financial Software Engineering
BEng Computer Systems Engineering
BEng Computer Networks
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298/07
BEng Embedded Computer Systems
BEng Secure Computer Systems
BEng Digital Media Engineering
(ii)
Discontinuation of Awards
Resolved
that the following awards be discontinued with immediate effect:
299/07
MSc Counselling Studies
MSc Bioinformatics
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics
(iii)
Amendment to Award Titles
Resolved
that the following change of scheme title be approved with effect from
October 2007:
from
to
300/07
BSc Biomedical Sciences (B991, B993, B994)
BSc Biomedical Science (Integrated).
(iv)
Periodic Reviews
Resolved
that the following schemes be continued until the next cycle of Periodic
Review:
Postgraduate schemes in Computer Science
MSc Computer Science
MSc E-Commerce Technology (recruiting in 2007/08 only)
MSc Embedded Systems and Robotics
MSc Embedded Systems
MSc Advanced Mobile Robotics
MSc Computer Studies
MSc Web Development
MSc Advanced Web Application Programming
Postgraduate schemes in Health and Human Sciences
MSc Adult Pre-Registration Nursing
MSc Mental Health Pre-Registration Nursing
MSc Pre-Registration Physiotherapy
MSc Pre-Registration Speech and Language Therapy
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Long-Term Conditions
MSc Health Service Management
MSc Infection Control
MPH Masters in Public Health
MSc Supervisory and Reflective Practice
Postgraduate Sports Science-Related Schemes in Biological
Sciences
MSc Sports Science (Fitness and Health)
MSc Cardiac Rehabilitation
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301/07
(e) Faculty Board of the University of Essex Southend (S/07/54)
(i)
Approval of New Awards
Resolved
that the following new award be approved for introduction in September
2007:
BA (Hons) Acting
(ii)
Discontinuation of Awards
Resolved
i.
that the following award be discontinued with immediate effect:
302/07
303/07
MA Professional Theatre (2 year programme)
ii. that the following award be discontinued from September 2008
(without admittance for the 2007-08 academic year):
304/07
BA Acting (ordinary degree)
(iii)
Change of Award Title
Resolved
that the following change of title be approved for entry in October 2007:from:
to:
305/07
MSc International Small Business Management and
Entrepreneurship
MSc International Small Business Management
(f) Faculty Board for Academic Partnerships (S/07/55)
(i)
Partnership with Colchester Institute
Resolved
that the following awards be validated for delivery at Colchester Institute
for a period of five years commencing September 2007, subject to the
conditions and recommendations in the Validation Reports being
reviewed and monitored in accordance with arrangements agreed by the
Board:
FdA Art and Design: Professional Practice
MA Arts in a Social Context
Masters in Business Administration
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Management
FdA Creative Performance (Acting)
BA (Hons) Creative Performance (Acting)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector)
Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector)
Certificate of Continuing Education (Teaching Literacy and
ESOL)
FdSc Engineering Practice
FdA Technical Theatre
BA (Hons) Technical Theatre
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306/07
(ii)
Resolved
Partnership with South East Essex College
i.
that the Professional Certificate in Education (Learning and Skills
Sector) be validated for delivery at South East Essex College for a
period of up to three years commencing September 2007, as a
continuation programme for the current cohort of University of
Greenwich students, subject to the conditions in the Validation
Report being reviewed and monitored in accordance with
arrangements agreed by the Board.
ii. that the following awards be validated for delivery at South East
Essex College for a period of five years commencing September
2007, subject to the conditions in the Validation Report being
reviewed and monitored in accordance with arrangements agreed
by the Board:
307/07
308/07
Certificate in Education (Learning and Skills Sector)
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Learning
and Skills Sector)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Learning and
Skills Sector)
iii. that the following awards be re-validated for delivery at South
East Essex College for a period of five years commencing
September 2007, subject to the conditions and recommendations
in the Periodic Review Reports being reviewed and monitored in
accordance with arrangements agreed by the Board:
309/07
BA (Hons) Early Years Education
BA (Hons) Journalism
iv. that the following awards be re-validated for delivery at South
East Essex College for a period of five years commencing
September 2007:
310/07
FdSc Network Technology
BA (Hons) Network Technology
(iii)
Resolved
Partnership with Writtle College
i.
that the Masters in Business Administration be re-validated for
delivery at Writtle College for a period of five years commencing
September 2007, subject to the conditions and recommendations
in the Periodic Degree Scheme Review Report being reviewed
and monitored in accordance with arrangements agreed by the
Board.
311/07
ii. that the following awards be validated for delivery at Writtle
College for a period of five years commencing September 2007,
subject to the conditions in the Validation Report being reviewed
and monitored in accordance with arrangements agreed by the
Board:
MA Business Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management
312/07
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(iv)
Proposed Partnership with Kaplan Open Learning
Resolved
that, subject to the approval of Kaplan Open Learning as a partner
institution of the University of Essex, the following awards be validated
for delivery by Kaplan Open Learning for a period of five years
commencing July 2007, subject to the conditions in the Validation Report
being reviewed and monitored in accordance with arrangements agreed by
the Board:
313/07
FdA Business and Management
FdA Entrepreneurship
FdA Marketing and Sales Management
FdA Internet Marketing
Certificate of Higher Education in Business Studies
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES THAT REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE SENATE
(a) Disciplinary and Membership Panel (S/07/56)
Resolved
that the procedures set out in paper S/07/56, relating to prospective study
abroad students with a disciplinary record be approved with immediate
effect.
314/07
(b) Ethics Committee (S/07/57)
Noted
315/07
(c) Honorary Degrees Committee (S/07/58)
Resolved
that procedures and guidelines relating to the consideration and selection
of Honorary Graduands by the Honorary Degrees Committee be approved
with immediate effect, as set out in agenda paper S/07/58) .
316/07
(d) Information Systems Strategy Committee (S/07/59)
Noted
317/07
(e) Library Committee (S/07/60)
Library Regulations: Amendments
Resolved
that the Library charge external readers associated with commercial
organisations and businesses fees of £30.00 £40.00 per annum for
reference and £60.00 £80.00 per annum for reading and borrowing
facilities
318/07
(f) Research Advisory Group (S/07/61)
Noted
319/07
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REPORTS OF ADVISORY GROUPS TO SENATE
(a) Centres Review Committee (S/07/62)
Centres Recommended for Closure
Resolved
that the Centre for Social Responsibility in Accounting and Management
Practice be closed with immediate effect.
320/07
Recommendation for the Establishment of New Centres
Resolved
that the following centres be established:
i.
321/07
the Centre for Centre for Radicals and Oxidative Stress under
the directorship of Professor Chris Cooper.
ii. the Centre for Computational Intelligence under the directorship
of Professor Hani Hagras.
iii. the Centre for Global Accountability under the directorship of
Professor Prem Sikka.
iv. the Centre for Trauma, Asylum and Refugees under the
directorship of Professor Renos Papadopoulos.
(b)
Equality and Diversity Committee (S/07/63)
RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:
that the target ‘To increase the number of women appointed as
Heads of Department and Deans from 11% in 2006 to 20% by
2010’ be expanded to include Pro Vice Chancellors;
ii. that there should be an updated target to increase the number of
female lecturers from 41% in 2006 to 45% in 2010;
iii. that the previous target ‘To increase the numbers of men in the
Secretarial and Clerical grades from 7% in 2006 to 10% in 2010
by using positive action in recruitment’ be increased to 12% for
2010.
i.
322/07
REVISION OF REGULATIONS (S/07/64)
Resolved
that revised University Regulations be approved with effect from
2007/08, as set out in agenda paper S/07/64, subject to the amendment of
Regulation 6.20 as a consequence of amendments approved to the
Academic Offences Policy and Procedure (S/07/44 Appendix G, tabled).
323/07
MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS OF REFERENCE OF SENATE COMMITTEES AND
ADVISORY GROUPS (S/07/65)
Resolved
that the membership and terms of reference of the Senate’s committees
and advisory groups be approved as set out in agenda paper S/07/65,
subject to the addition of the Department of History to the list of
departments belonging to the Faculty Board for Humanities and
Comparative Studies.
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324/07
PROPOSAL TO CHANGE NAME OF DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND
MANAGEMENT (S/07/66)
RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:
Resolved
that the Department of Accounting, Finance and Management be renamed the School of Accounting, Finance and Management, with effect
from 1 August 2007, and that (new) Ordinance 25 be amended
accordingly.
325/07
CAMPUS RELATIONS POLICY (S/07/67)
RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:
that the Policy on Tackling Violent Extremism in the Name of Ideology
or Belief and Maintaining Cohesive Campus Relations be approved as set
out in agenda paper S/07/67).
326/07
RESERVED BUSINESS
None.
327/07
Dr Tony Rich
Registrar and Secretary
18 July 2007
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