ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
LEGAL STATUS AND FORMATION
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Anglia Ruskin University was established under the terms of the Foundation Reform Act 1988 and the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.
Anglia Ruskin University employs around 2,000 members of staff and has approximately 25,000 students. There are two main campuses in Chelmsford and Cambridge, as well links with a number of partner institutions throughout the region and internationally.
Our Articles of Government set out the governance framework and states that Anglia Ruskin
University must have a Board of Governors and an Academic Board (Senate), each with clearly defined functions and responsibilities. The Board of Governors is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects and Senate is responsible for academic standards.
The Board of Governors is responsible for the determination of the educational character and mission of Anglia Ruskin and the setting of our general strategic direction. More general responsibilities cover finance, property and staffing of Anglia Ruskin University.
The Act stipulates that there be will be up to 24 Board members, made up of a majority of independent members. The Board conducts its business through sub-committees that bring recommendations to the Main Board at regularly scheduled meetings.
The Vice Chancellor has a general responsibility to the Board of Governors for the organisation, direction and management of Anglia Ruskin University.
Anglia Ruskin University is an Exempt Charity within the meaning of Schedule 2 of the Charities
Act 1993 and, as such, is a Charity within the meaning of Section 506(1) of the Taxes Act 1988.
Section 1.1
July 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
VISIONS
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We are passionate about the advancement of knowledge and the education of students.
We take university education in imaginative new directions.
We are important to the region and want to be viewed in the UK and internationally as exceptional.
Our key contribution is to the enhancement of social, cultural and economic well being.
Specifically, we are working to ensure that:
9 out of 10 students would recommend us to a friend; each Faculty’s teaching receives public endorsement of its quality overall and is recognised as a
UK leader in one or more of it disciplines; each Faculty hosts one or more international standard research centres;
25% of our activity is at postgraduate level and we award at least 50 PhDs across at least 10 disciplines each year; we educate an equal number of students off-site and on-site, through remote delivery partnerships at home and abroad, and distance learning;
Anglia Ruskin at Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin at Chelmsford are known as magnets for overseas students and 20% of our UK campus-based students are from outside the EU; every student may study entrepreneurship and 10% of our students chose self employment when they leave us; every year, we help at least 2000 organisations with Knowledge Exchange in particular, through a range of on-campus business incubator facilities; we are recognised for successful innovation in the way in which services are provided and for imaginative new learning environments; we are champions of employer and community engagement; and we readily attract talented staff and prepare everyone to achieve our goals through continuing staff development.
Section 1.2
January 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
VALUES
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A sense of belonging. We are proud to be part of Anglia Ruskin University. We know that lifelong relationships are formed here.
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Academic ambition. We want our teaching and research to be excellent. We are determined that our students and staff will realise their full potential.
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Innovation. We are purposeful, challenging and curious about our world. We are prepared to do things differently. We are creative, entrepreneurial and bring enthusiasm to everything we do.
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Supporting each other. We are friendly and inclusive, and celebrate individuality and diversity.
We support and encourage everyone, and strive hard to anticipate and meet needs and aspirations.
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Honesty and openness. We operate with integrity, trust and respect for each other and we deliver on our promises. We share ideas, information and challenges and we seek out views and opinions.
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Concern for the environment. We want our concern for a sustainable environment to inform every aspect of what we do.
Section 1.3
July 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
BRIEF HISTORY
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Anglia Ruskin University has its origins in the Cambridge School of Art, which was opened in 1858 by John Ruskin and which later became the Cambridgeshire College of Arts and Technology
(CCAT) in 1960.
Meanwhile, in Chelmsford Lord Rayleigh laid a foundation stone in 1904 in Market Road for the first purpose built FE buildings in Chelmsford. The Mid-Essex Technical College and School of Art was established in 1935, which later merged with Brentwood College of Education to become the
Chelmer Institute of Higher Education.
In 1984 the Chelmer Institute became the Essex Institute of Higher Education.
In 1989 CCAT merged with the Essex Institute of Higher Education to form the Anglia Higher
Education College. In 1991 the merged college became a polytechnic and was known as Anglia
Polytechnic – a name that remained even after the award of university status in 1992.
Anglia Polytechnic University was the last in the country to retain the word polytechnic in its title and eventually changed its name to Anglia Ruskin University, following Privy Council approval on
29 September 2005.
Section 1.4
January 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
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UNIVERSITY COURT
Membership of the University Court is on the invitation of the Chair.
Members occupy senior positions in the regional community, the professions, industry and commerce.
The University Court meets regularly and provides advice to the Governors and the Vice
Chancellor and his team. It has no formal constitutional powers.
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July 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
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VICE CHANCELLOR’S GROUP
Vice Chancellor
The Vice Chancellor is responsible for:
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Pro Vice Chancellor/Deans of Faculties
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Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Research, Scholarship & Development)
- responsible for
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Research, Development & Commercial Services
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Corporate Marketing Services
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International and Development Office
Deputy Vice Chancellor
- (Systems Innovation) responsible for:
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Human Resources Services
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Information Systems and Media Services
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Student Services (Essex & Cambridge)
Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Academic) responsible for:
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Academic Office
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Learning Development Services
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University Library
Director of Finance responsible for:
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Financial Services
Secretary and Clerk responsible for:
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Estates & Facilities Services
 The Secretary’s Office
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Professor Michael Thorne
Professor Alan Sibbald
Professor Helen Valentine
Professor Lesley Dobree
Rex Smith
Stephen Bennett
Section 1.6
January 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
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CORPORATE MANAGEMENT TEAM
This group is responsible under the Vice Chancellor for the corporate management of the
University. It advises the Vice Chancellor and co-ordinates the strategic planning of the academic development, management and administration of the University.
Membership
Professor Michael Thorne
Professor Alan Sibbald
Vice Chancellor
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research,
Scholarship & Development)
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Systems Innovation)
Director of Finance
Secretary and Clerk
Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean, Faculty of
Arts, Law & Social Sciences
Interim Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean,
Ashcroft International Business School
Pro Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean,
Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education
Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean, Faculty of
Science & Technology
Director of Academic Office
Director of Estates and Facilities
Director of Information Systems & Media
Services (ISMS)
Director of HR
Pro Vice Chancellor, Corporate and
International Development
Director of Student Services
Director of Learning and Development
Services
Director of Research, Development &
Commercial Services
Professor Lesley Dobree
Professor Helen Valentine
Mr Rex Smith
Mr Stephen Bennett
Professor Derrik Ferney
Dr Trevor Bolton
Professor David Humber
Professor Eamon Strain
Mr Paul Baxter
Mrs Sandy Lynam
Mr Tony Wright
Mrs Denise Thorpe
Ms Sandra Hollis
Ms Julie Walkling
Mr Jon Bouffler
Dr Tony West
University Librarian Ms Nicky Kershaw
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ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
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ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
4 Faculties
Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education Professor David Humber
Professor Derrik Ferney
Dr Trevor Bolton
Professor Eamon Strain
Faculty of Arts, Law & Social Sciences
Ashcroft International Business School
Faculty of Science & Technology
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January 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
OFFICE CONTACTS
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The Vice Chancellor
PA to the Vice Chancellor
Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Academic)
PA to the DVC (Academic)
Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Systems Innovation)
PA to DVC (Systems Innovation)
Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Research, Scholarship & Development)
PA to the DVC
(Research, Scholarship & Development)
Director of Finance
Michael Thorne
Melly Barrett
Lesley Dobree
Louise Andrews
Helen Valentine
Marga King
Alan Sibbald
Natalie Swann
Rex Smith
Ext. 4221
Ext. 4221
Ext. 3719
Ext. 3719
Ext. 2269
Ext. 2269
Ext. 4232
Ext. 4232
Ext. 3771
PA to Director of Finance
Secretarial Assistant to the VC
Secretarial Assistant to the VC
Secretary & Clerk
PA to the Secretary & Clerk
Board Executive Assistant
Legal Adviser
University Records Manager
Admin Assistant
Secretary and Clerk’s Office website
Natalie Swann
Helen Pamment
Deborah Petre
Stephen Bennett
Louise Andrews
Jennifer Powell
Emma Harwood
Jackie Barlow
Tuuli Boateng
Ext. 4232
Ext. 4229
Ext. 4233
Ext. 3719
Ext. 3719
Ext. 3730
Ext. 4235
Ext. 4215
Ext. 4222 http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/staff/sec_clerk
Section 1.9
July 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
CAMPUS INFORMATION
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Registered Office:
Anglia Ruskin University
Rivermead Campus,
Bishop Hall Lane,
Chelmsford,
Essex
CM1 1SQ
Tel: 0845 271 3333
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB1 1PT
Tel: 0845 196 2333
Section 1.10
January 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
CHELMSFORD CAMPUS MAP
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Section 1.11
July 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
CHELMSFORD AREA MAP
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Section 1.12
January 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
CAMBRIDGE CAMPUS MAP
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Section 1.13
July 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
CAMBRIDGE AREA MAP
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Section 1.14
January 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
PETERBOROUGH AREA MAP
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Section 1.15
July 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
COLLABORATIVE PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
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Aegean Omiros College, Greece
Amity Global Business School (London)
Amity Global Business School (Singapore)
Amity Global Varsity (India)
BPP Learning Media
Budapest Business School
Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge Theological Federation
Chelmsford College
Epping Forest College
FTMS College (Kuala Lumpur campus)
FTMS College (Singapore campus)
Hanze University
Harlow College
Hochschole fur Wirtschaft und Rech (aka HWR)
Hochschule Landshut
Hogeschool Zuyd
Huntingdonshire Regional College
International Correspondence Schools
KBU International College
Kolej PTPL Penang
Limkokwing Institute of Creative Technology (LICT), Kuching
Limkokwing Executive Leadership College, Cyberjaya
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, London campus
London College of Accountancy
Section 1.16
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London College of Accountancy, Mauritius
London School of Marketing
London School of Osteopathy
Mudra Institute of Communications
Resource Development International Ltd
School of Accounting and Management
SEEVIC College
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
St Helena Hospice
Suffolk Postgraduate and Research Centre
Universite Blaise Pascal
University Centre of West Anglia (based at college of West Anglia)
University Centre, Peterborough (based at Peterborough Regional College)
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern, Switzerland
WHCM Counselling and Training
Section 1.17
July 2012

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
USEFUL ACRONYMS
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 4C - Four Counties
 ACFHE – Association of Colleges of Further and Higher Education
 ACU – Association of Commonwealth Universities
 Adm - Admissions
 AHUA – Association of Heads of University Administration
 ALP - Anglia Language Programme
 ALSS - Arts, Law and Social Sciences, Faculty of
 AMRC - Association of Medical Research Charities
 AO – Academic Office
 APEL – Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning
 ARISE – Anglia Ruskin Initiative for Student Engagement
 ARMA – Association of Research Managers & Administrators
 ARMED - Active Risk Management in Education
 ARC – Academic Registrars Council
 AUEE - Association of Universities in the East of England
 B2C - Business to consumer
 CEO - Chief Executive Officer
 CISW - Certificate in Social Work
 CMT - Corporate Management Team
 CNAA - Council for National Academic Awards
 CoWA - College of West Anglia
 CPD - Continuing Professional Development
 CRIC - Cambridge Ruskin International College
 CTF - Cambridge Theological Federation
 DAP - Departmental Assessment Panel
 DDA - Disability Discrimination Act
 DoS – Director of Studies
 DVC - Deputy Vice Chancellor
 e-vision - web-enabled version of Anglia Ruskin's Student Admin System (commonly referred to as SITS)
 EB - Employment Bureau
 EEDA - East of England Development Agency
 E & F – Estates and Facilities
 ELT - English Language Teaching
 ELT – External Liaison Team
 EO - Equal Opportunities
 ESF - European Social Fund
 ESRC - Economic and Social Research Council
 FB - Faculty Board
 Fd - Foundation Degree
 FEC - Further Education Corporation
 FHSCE - Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education
 FMT – Faculty Management Team
 FRDSC – Faculty Research Degrees Subcommittee
 FREP – Faculty Research Ethics Panel
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 FST – Faculty of Science & Technology
 HEFCE - Higher Education Funding Council for England
 HEI - Higher Education Institution
 HESA - Higher Education Statistics Agency
 HRC - Huntingdonshire Regional College
 HRS - Human Resources Services
 IBL - Inquiry Based Learning
 IR - International Relations
 IR&A - Institutional Review & Audit
 ITS – IT Services
 JISC - Joint Information Systems Committee
 KTP - Knowledge Transfer Partnership
 LAIBS – Lord Ashcroft International Business School
 LMI - Labour Market Intelligence
 LSC - Learning & Skills Council
 MARR - Marketing Admissions Recruitment and Retention Group
 MDF - Module Definition Form
 MIP - Maintenance Investment Programme
 NHS - National Health Service
 NSS – National Student Survey
 NTI - New Technology Institute
 NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
 OA1 - The Overseas Activity form that staff must complete 3 weeks in advance of international travel. The on-line system for processing these is at http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/oa1form
 OU - Open University
 PGCE - Post Graduate Certificate of Education
 PRC - Peterborough Regional College
 PSF - Pathway Specification Form
 PVC - Pro Vice Chancellor
 QA - Quality Assurance
 QAA - Quality Assurance Agency
 QAU - Quality Assurance Unit
 QSC – Quality and Standards Committee
 RAE - Research Assessment Exercise
 RDCS – Research, Development and Commercial Services
 RDSC Research Degrees Subcommittee
 REF – Research Excellence Framework
 RESC – Research Ethics Sub-Committee
 RM - Risk Management
 SBS - Small Business Service
 SCoP - Senate Code of Practice
 SEEC - South East Essex College
 SEEVIC - South East Essex VI Form Community College (now known as SEEVIC College)
 SENDA - Special Educational Needs and Disability Act
 SITS - Strategic Information Technology Services - the company that supplies the
University's student admin software. The software is called SITS:Vision
 SME - Small/ Medium Enterprise
 SPD – Sponsored Programmes Unit
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 SS - Student Services
 SSIG – Student Satisfaction Improvement Group
 TA - Teaching Assistants
 TAB - Thurrock & Basildon College
 TGSE - Thames Gateway South Essex
 TGSP - Thames Gateway Strategic Partnership
 TTA - Teacher Training Agency
 UAS – University Accommodation Services
 UCAS - Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
 UCP – University Centre Peterborough
 UCWA – University College West Anglia
 UfI – University for Industry
 USU – University/Student Union Liaison
 UUK - Universities UK
 VCG – Vice Chancellor’s Group
 VLE – Virtual Learning Environment
 WebCT - Web Course Tools:-The software platform that Anglia Ruskin uses to deliver
Modules and Courses online
Section 1.20
January 2012