GOVERNANCE AND SENIOR STAFF

• University constitution
• Statutory bodies
• Policies and strategies
• Governance opportunities
• Governance Office
  • Governance Procedures and Templates
  • Committee Schedule
  • Annual Report Schedule
  • Information for Committee Members
  • New Member Induction
  • Finding and Appointing New Members
  • Meet the Governance team
• The University Secretary
• Governance news

New Member Induction

New Council and Committee Member Induction Programmes

We hold two full day inductions per year:

1. One in the Autumn term (usually around September/October) to accommodate new academic staff members who are appointed during the summer;
2. A second in the Spring term (usually around January/February) to accommodate new lay members of Council/committees and newly appointed members such as those from Convocation or Bristol City Council for example.

We also provide full induction and training to incoming Student Sabbatical Officers. For more information please contact the Governance Office.

The Council and Committee Member induction programmes are modular induction programmes covering the following topics*. Existing members can attend all or any of the modules but new Council members will be encouraged to attend all of them.

* Please note that the below information is suggested content only and is not fixed.

Induction modules

Welcome / Introduction from Council Chair and Clerk

1. Council constitution
2. Governance structures
3. Responsibilities of Council members (collectively and individually)
4. HEFCE governance good practice
5. Sources of information and support for governors
6. Format and style of Council meetings

Introduction from the Vice-Chancellor and/or Deputy Vice-Chancellor

1. The University Mission, Vision and Values
2. The Academic Structure

The Registrar - Professional Services: Structure and Mission

1. Professional Services structure
2. Overall direction and co-ordination of Professional Services
3. The role of the University Secretary

Finance Director and Treasurer - University Finances

1. Governing the Institution's Finances
2. Financial strategies and policies
3. Income and expenditure
4. Funding the Capital programme
5. Audit functions

University Secretary's Office

1. Legal responsibilities of governors/Trustees
2. Participation on Student/Staff Appeal and Grievance Panels

The Bursar - University Estate & Capital Programme

1. Overview of the University Estate
2. The Estates Division
3. Strategic priorities
4. Flagship projects

Planning Office

1. The University Vision and Strategy and related plans
2. Key Performance Indicators and Committee of University Chairmen good practice guidance
3. Risk Management processes
4. HEFCE statutory reporting requirements
5. Crisis / incident management

Personnel and Staff Development Director

1. University structures
2. Positive Working Environment
3. Staff development and training
4. Equality and Diversity

For more information on new member inductions, please contact the Governance Office.