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Governors Handbook


Contents

Table of contents [VCO/GH/1234569998]


Section 1 - Introduction

1(i) Overview [VCO/GH/1234570688]
1(ii) A guide to UK higher education, September 2009 [VCO/GH/1234570693]
1(iii) White Paper on the future of higher education [VCO/GH/1234569979]
1(iv) Regional profiles of higher education 2007-08 - Introduction [VCO/GH/1234570689]
1(v) Regional profiles of higher education 2007-08 - South East Region [VCO/GH/1234570690]
1(vi) History of Southampton Solent University [VCO/GH/1234569978]
1(vi) History of Southampton Solent University Annexes 2-5 [VCO/GH/1234570692]
1(vii) Strategic Plan 2008-2013 (Introduction) [VCO/GH/1234569976]
1(vii) Annex A: Strategic Plan 2008-2013 [VCO/GH/1234570101]


Section 2 - Framework of Governanace

2(i) Overview [VCO/GH/1234569984]
2(ii) Introduction to the legal framework and corporate governance of HE [VCO/GH/1234570537]
2(iii) Education Reform Act 1988 (Extract) [VCO/GH/1234570538]
2(iv) Model Instrument and Articles of Government [VCO/GH/1234569987]
2(v) Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (Extract) [VCO/GH/1234570539]
2(vi) Higher Education Act 2004 (Extract) [VCO/GH/1234570540]
2(vii) Statutory Instrument 1989 No 17 [VCO/GH/1234570541]
2(viii) Order of Council 28 September 1995, modifications to Instrument of Government [VCO/GH/1234569990]
2(ix) Power to Award Degrees [VCO/GH/1234569981]
2(x) Privy Council Letter 11 July 2005, University Title [VCO/GH/1234569982]
2(xi) Order of Council 8 July 2005 modifications to Instrument of Government [VCO/GH/1234569983]
2(xii) Instrument of Government adopted 8 July 2005 [VCO/GH/1234569991]
2(xiii) Articles of Government adopted 8 July 2005 [VCO/GH/1234569993]


Section 3 - Structure of Governance

3(i) Overview [VCO/GH/1234569994]
3(ii) The Board of Governors and its Committees: Structure diagram [VCO/GH/1234574091]
3(iii) Board of Governors: Terms of Reference and Membership [VCO/GH/1234569996]
3(iv)(a) Audit Committee: Terms of Reference & Membership [VCO/GH/1234569999]
3(iv)(b) Governance Committee: Terms of Reference and Membership [VCO/GH/1234571824]
3(iv)(c) Remuneration Committee: Terms of Reference and Membership [VCO/GH/1234570001]
3(iv)(d) Resources Committee: Terms of Reference and Membership [VCO/GH/1234570000]
3(iv)(e) Student Liaison & Experience Committee: Terms of Reference and Membership [VCO/GH/1234570002]


Section 4 - Governance Protocols

4(i) Overview [VCO/GH/1234570003]
4(ii) Standing Orders [VCO/GH/1234570004]
4(iii) Appointment and terms of office of Governors [VCO/GH/1234570005]
4(iv) Nomination and election of Chairmen [VCO/GH/1234570006]
4(v) Officers in attendance [VCO/GH/1234570702]
4(vi) Guidelines on the role of Chairmen and Clerks [VCO/GH/1234570009]
4(vii) Minutes of Board, committee and sub-committee meetings [VCO/GH/1234570010]
4(viii) Communication of Outcomes [VCO/GH/1234570011]
4(ix) Archiving [VCO/GH/1234570007]


Section 5 - Scheme of Delegation

5(i) Overview [VCO/GH/1234570024]
5(ii) Delegation of powers of governing body [VCO/GH/1234570026]
5(ii) Annex A: Delegation of powers of the governing body [VCO/GH/1234570028]
5(ii) Annex B: Delegation of powers of the governing body [VCO/GH/1234570030]
5(iii) Financial Framework [VCO/GH/1234570013]
5(iv) Employment policies and procedures [VCO/GH/1234570021]
5(v) Academic and other policies and procedures [VCO/GH/1234570715]


Section 6 - Role and Authority

6(i) Overview [VCO/GH/1234570033]
6(ii) Summary Of Responsibilities of the Board of Governors [VCO/GH/1234570034]
6(iii) Roles and responsibilities of individual Governors [VCO/GH/1234570037]
6(iv) Role and responsibilities of the Chairman of the Board of Governors [VCO/GH/1234570040]
6(v) Role and responsibilities of the Vice-Chancellor [VCO/GH/1234570042]
6(vi) Role and responsibilities of the Clerk to the Governors [VCO/GH/1234570044]
6(vii) Indemnity and insurance [VCO/GH/1234570046]
6(vii)(a) Indemnity and insurance statement [VCO/GH/1234570049]
6(vii)(b) Indemnity and insurance annual return [VCO/GH/1234570051]


Section 7 - Management of Interests

7(i) Overview [VCO/GH/1234570053]
7(ii) Register of interests [VCO/GH/1234570061]
7(ii) Annex A : Register of Interests : pro-forma return for Governors [VCO/GH/1234574162]
7(ii) Annex B: Register of Interests: pro-forma return for senior managers [VCO/GH/1234574905]
7(iii) Conflict of interests [VCO/GH/1234570062]
7(iv) Register of gifts [VCO/GH/1234570064]


Section 8 - Policies and Procedures for Handling Grievances and Complaints

8(i) Overview [VCO/GH/1234570067]
8(ii) Suspected fraud/financial irregularities [VCO/GH/1234570070]
8(iii) Whistleblowing [VCO/GH/1234570078]
8(iv)(a) Anti Bribery Policy [VCO/GH/1234570719]
8(iv)(b) Anti Bribery Policy Guidance [VCO/GH/1250000765]


Section 9 - Staff and Student Discipline and Appeals

9(i) Overview [VCO/GH/1234570080]
9(ii) Staff Disciplinary Procedure [VCO/GH/1234571863]
9(iii) Dismissal Procedure: Senior post holders [VCO/GH/1234571866]
9(v) Student Disciplinary Procedure [VCO/GH/1234570087]
9(v) Student Disciplinary Procedure, Appendix A [VCO/GH/1234574261]
9(v) Student Disciplinary Procedure, Appendix B [VCO/GH/1234574262]


Section 10 - Internal Governance

10(i) Overview [VCO/GH/1234570045]
10(ii)(a) Academic Board: Terms of Reference [VCO/GH/1234570047]
10(ii)(b) Academic Appeals Committee: Terms of Reference [VCO/GH/1234570048]
10(ii)(c) Academic Standards and Development Committee: Terms of Reference [VCO/GH/1234570050]
10(ii)(d) External Examiners Scrutiny Group [VCO/GH/1234570052]
10(ii)(e) Faculty Board [VCO/GH/1234570059]
10(ii)(f) Honorary Degrees and Titles Scrutiny Group [VCO/GH/1234570063]
10(ii)(g) Research Degrees Committee [VCO/GH/1234570066]
10(ii)(h) Research and Enterprise Committee [VCO/GH/1234570068]
10(ii)(i) Research and Enterprise Committee: Terms of Reference [VCO/GH/1234570057]
10(iii)(a) Management Board: Terms of Reference [VCO/GH/1234570071]
10(iii)(b) Academic Planning Committee: Terms of Reference [VCO/GH/1234570073]
10(iii)(c) Health and Safety Committee: Terms of Reference [VCO/GH/1234570079]
10(iii)(d) Information and Communication Committee: Terms of Reference [VCO/GH/1234570082]


Section 11 - Governor Development

11(i) Overview [VCO/GH/1234570721]
11(ii) Governors Development Programme 2011/12 [VCO/GH/1250000764]


Section 12 - Performance Monitoring

12(i) Overview [VCO/GH/1234570038]
12(ii) Performance of the Board and its committees, Appendix 1: Template for annual self-evaluation [VCO/GH/1234570039]
12(ii) Performance of the Board, Appendix 2: Self-challenge questions for Governors [VCO/GH/1234570041]
12(ii) Performance of the Board, Appendix 3: Governance Review Group report November 2011 [VCO/GH/1234572025]


Annexes

Annex 1 Governance Code of Practice [VCO/GH/1234570671]
Annex 2 Membership of the Board & its Committees 2011/12 [VCO/GH/1234570672]
Annex 3 Southampton Solent University organisational chart 2011/12 [VCO/GH/1234570720]
Annex 4 Committee Calendar 2011/12 [VCO/GH/1234570682]
Annex 5 Solent Students' Union Constitution [VCO/GH/1234570675]
Appendix 1 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 1 - Membership [VCO/GH/1234570683]
Appendix 2 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 2 - Officer Roles & Responsibilities [VCO/GH/1234570684]
Appendix 3 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 3 - The Trustee Board [VCO/GH/1234570685]
Appendix 4 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 4 - Officer Committee [VCO/GH/1234575910]
Appendix 5 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 5 - Student Senate [VCO/GH/1234575911]
Appendix 6 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 6 - 'Your' Forums [VCO/GH/1234575911]
Appendix 7 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 7 - Elections [VCO/GH/1234575912]
Appendix 8 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 8 - Policy [VCO/GH/1234575913]
Appendix 9 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Byew Law 9 - General Meetings [VCO/GH/1234575919]
Appendix 10 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 10 - Referenda [VCO/GH/1234575915]
Appendix 11 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 11 - Clubs and Societies [VCO/GH/1234575916]
Appendix 12 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 12 - Union Operations Committees [VCO/GH/1234575917]
Appendix 13 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 13 - Financial Regulation [VCO/GH/1234575918]
Appendix 14 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 14 - Reserves Policy [VCO/GH/1234575914]
Appendix 15 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 15 - Complaints [VCO/GH/1234575920]
Appendix 16 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 16 - SSU Structure [VCO/GH/1234575921]
Appendix 17 to Annex 5 - SSU Constitution - Bye Law 17 - Meeting Rules [VCO/GH/1234575922]
Annex 6 University companies and trusts [VCO/GH/1234570674]
Annex 7 Addresses [VCO/GH/1234570676]
Annex 8(i) East Park Terrace road map [VCO/GH/1234570668]
Annex 8(ii) East Park Terrace campus map [VCO/GH/1234570670]
Annex 8(iii) East Park Terrace aerial map [VCO/GH/1234570669]
Annex 9(i) Warsash Maritime Academy road map [VCO/GH/1234571656]
Annex 9(ii) Warsash Maritime Academy campus map [Governors/GH/1234570018]
Annex 10(i) Warsash Maritime Academy Ship Handling Centre, location map [VCO/GH/1234571657]
Annex 10(ii) Warsash Maritime Academy, Ship Handling Centre, road map [VCO/GH/1250001169]
Annex 11 Mileage rates [VCO/GH/1234570678]
Annex 12 List of regular publications [VCO/GH/1234570677]
Annex 13 Abbreviations and acronyms in higher education [VCO/GH/1234570681]
Annex 14 Bibliography and useful websites [VCO/GH/1234570679]