University Ethics Committee (UEC) Chair Professor Barry Winn, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) Secretary Jill Byron, University Solicitor Assistant Secretary Sarah Birtwhistle, Head of Faculty Administration, Faculty of Health and Social Care Reports to Senate and Council Scheme of Delegation [Insert: (i) items delegated down to the committee by a parent committee, and (ii) items further delegated to a sub-committee] Terms of Reference Accountable for (decisions/actions by the Committee): Approving constitutions of Ethics Committee in Faculties, HYMS and Support Services Designating Faculty, HYMS and Support Services Ethics Committees as being responsible institutionally Developing best practice and acting as the lead committee for certain types of activity. Responsible for (actions of behalf of the Committee): Advising Senate and Council on ethical issues Developing, reviewing and monitoring the implementation of the University’s Ethics Policy and for sustaining a University-wide awareness of ethical issues Developing policy and guidelines with and for the Faculties, HYMS and services areas in relation to ethical and related issues Overseeing Faculty, HYMS and Support Services Ethics committees Promoting and awareness raising awareness of ethical issues and fostering debate Ensuring training in ethical matters and overseeing its implementation Advising Faculty, HYMS and Support Services Ethics Committees regarding procedures, or where a particular issue is unresolved, including where concerns are raised by participants in a particular study, and where necessary to adjudicate brining such matters to the attention of University Senate and Council Reporting to Senate and Council by way of an annual summary at the end of each academic year Consulted on: Issues raised by Faculty, HYMS and Support Services Ethics Committees Relevant aspects of the University Strategic Plan All institutional ethical issues as deemed by Senate and Council Informed on: All institutional ethical issues as deemed by Senate and Council Annual reports received from each Faculty, HYMS and Support Services Ethics Committees and report or make recommendations thereon to Senate and Council. (to be confirmed) Mode of Operation The University Ethics Committee will support equality of opportunity and good relations between staff and students whatever their race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion and belief, age or socio-economic background. This support will include participating in university activities, such as equalities monitoring, impact assessment and other measures as appropriate, in line with the University’s legal obligations. The Committee normally meets at least three times per academic year. One meeting per year will be with Chairs of Faculty and Support Services Ethics Committees to receive their annual reports. The Director of Health and Safety will be invited to this meeting. The Committee may, if it considers it necessary or desirable, co-opt members with particular expertise or seek external advice. Composition Membership Title and category Chair A Pro-Vice Chancellor appointed by the ViceChancellor Name Secretary Jill Byron Assistant Secretary Sarah Birtwhistle Ex Officio Members Chair of Services Ethics Committee Frances Owen President of the Students’ Union Jamie Scudamore Professor Barry Winn Appointed Members One Member of Senate (appointed by the ViceChancellor) Two lay members one of whom is a lay member of Council Up to 2 co-opted members of academic staff with appropriate experience Nominee from the Scarborough Campus Professor Susan Miller (2011) Judge John Dowse (2011) Dr Sandra Potestà (2011) Dr Sarah Elton (2011) Dr Suzanne Uniacke (2011) Angelique Mawdsely (2011) 1 August 2009 This document is available in alternative formats from the Committee Section