The purpose of the Academic Board
The Academic Board is responsible for the Strategic Development of UCIL in line with the University’s Strategy for Teaching, Learning and the Student Experience – specifically focusing on ‘No boundaries to learning’ and ‘Promoting interdisciplinary learning’.
Responsibilities:
- To define, articulate and widely communicate the vision and strategic direction of UCIL, including developing an ongoing Plan of Action with clear and measurable goals;
- To ensure that students are provided with a broad range of appropriate, high quality units that match the aims and vision of UCIL;
- To promote and encourage uptake of UCIL units across all parts of the University;
- Oversight of the UCIL Teaching and Learning Panel;
- Oversight of the UCIL Examination Board;
- Management and allocation of physical and financial resources.
Membership:
- Academic Director (Chair)
- Student Development Administrator (Secretary)
- Head of Student Development
- Head of Teaching, Learning and Student Development
- Two Faculty Representatives FSE
- Two Faculty Representatives, HUMS
- Two Faculty Representatives, BMH
- University Library Representative
- University of Manchester Students’ Union Representative – Education Officer
- Up to four co-opted members with specific remits – e.g. pedagogy, blended learning
Role of Members:
- Actively contribute to discussion and decision making for the good of the University and UCIL, without Faculty bias;
- Represent the views of their Faculty as appropriate;
- Be an active ambassador for UCIL within their Faculty;
- Cascade information about UCIL within their Faculty as appropriate.
Reporting:
The Board will report to the Vice-President of Teaching and Learning and Students
The Academic Board meets 3 times per year.