SENATE
SEN09-M5
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of
Senate on Wednesday 1 July 2009.
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Jo Aldridge (ab) Simon Austin (ab) Chris Backhouse Anja Baumhoff Morag Bell David Berry Jon Binner (ab) Edwin Bowden-Peters (ab) Ed Brown (ab) Sandra Dann (ab) James Dearnley (ab) Phill Dickens Neil Dixon Clive Edwards Alistair Gibb (ab) Peter Golding Neil Halliwell Jon Harper Roger Haslam |
Shirley Pearce Oli Hiscoe (ab) Elaine Hobby Tony Hodgson Ruth Jenkins Ray Jones (ab) Terry Kavanagh (ab) David Kerr (ab) Feo Kusmartsev Fiona Levey (ab) Chris Linton Julian Mackenzie Danny McNiece Marsha Meskimmon (ab) Charles Oppenheim Paul Palmer (ab) Rob Parkin (ab) Ken Parsons Chris Peel |
Eric Pentecost Iain Phillips Gareth Pritchard Ian Reid Peter Render Chris Rielly Dennis Smith Richard Stobart Gerry Swallowe Tony Thorpe David Twigg Yiannis Vardaxoglou Peter Warwick Andrew Watson (ab) Mark Webber David Whalley John Whittaker Dominic Wring |
In attendance: Rob Allan (for item 09/56.2), Ian Cairns (for
item 09/56.4), Chris Dunbobbin, Ron Gray (for item 09/56.4), Fidelma Hannah (for item 09/56), Jennifer Nutkins,
Miranda Routledge (for item 09/61), Will Spinks.
Apologies for absence were received from: Jo Aldridge, Simon
Austin, Jon Binner, Ed Brown, Sandie Dann, Ray Jones, Terry Kavanagh, David
Kerr, Marsha Meskimmon, Rob Parkin, Andrew Watson, David Whalley.
09/53 Valedictory
The Vice-Chancellor thanked
members for whom it was their last meeting, including Charles Oppenheim, Ian
Reid, Dennis Smith and Peter Golding. The latter had served on Senate as Head
of Department of Social Sciences, and then as PVC(R), since December 1991. Particular
thanks were given to Peter Golding for his long service and role as PVC(Research).
The Vice-Chancellor also welcomed Ruth Jenkins who was attending her first
meeting of Senate.
09/54 Business of the Agenda
Agenda
items 17 and 18.2 had been unstarred.
09/55 Minutes
Senate RESOLVED to confirm and
sign the Minutes of the Ordinary meeting held on 4 March 2009 (SEN09-M3).
09/56 University Strategy/Planning
SEN09-P47
56.1 Senate RECEIVED a report on progress
against Implementation Planning Progress in 2008/09 and NOTED a schedule of
Implementation Planning Priorities for 2009/10. The documents would form the
basis of the University’s annual Corporate Planning Statement which would
be submitted to HEFCE in Autumn 2009.
The following comments were noted in
discussion:
(i)
The
reference to the University’s ethical investment policy on page 14 related
to philanthropic donations. However, it was intended that consideration would
be given to monitoring the ethics of other University activities including
commercial and other partnerships.
(ii)
In
relation to the item on reducing the University’s carbon footprint, a
feasibility study was underway regarding proposals to establish a wind turbine in the
(iii)
In
relation to learning and teaching, there were tensions associated with adhering
strictly to intake targets against a background of recession and underlying
demographic trends which supported an increased demand for places. It was noted
however, that constraints on intake were imposed on the University by HEFCE,
and that it was possible that this situation might ease to some extent as the
government was consulting with universities on possible additional student
numbers for 2009 entry. Tensions also existed between objectives relating to
increasing intake quality (as measured by entry grades) and widening participation.
It was noted, however, that the University’s approach of working with a
range of schools, and encouraging high achievers from all backgrounds to apply
to Loughborough meant that these twin aims were not necessarily incompatible.
(iv)
The
alumni email service for 2009 leavers would take the form of a forwarding
facility from students’ existing University email addresses, and further
developments were expected.
(v)
The
University had decided to cease participating in the iGrad Student Barometer Survey
in part because the response rate had been as low as 9%, which was insufficient
to be relied upon to inform policy. However, the University was committed to
working together with LSU to consider a replacement survey.
SEN09-P48
56.2 Senate received a proposed Human Resources
(HR) Implementation Plan in support of the University Strategy.
The Director of HR provided a
contextual summary, noting in particular that the development of the HR
Implementation Plan had been driven by a number of recent reviews of the University’s
HR function which had revealed weaknesses that needed to be addressed. These
included the KPMG audit of October 2007 which identified “a lack of
sponsorship for Personnel at a senior level.” Results from the Staff
Survey, although generally very good, had also pointed to a number of areas
connected to HR where it was felt that improvements were possible, and working
groups had since been established to address these areas.
The following issues were noted in
discussion:
(i)
The Key Strategic Objectives and Critical Success
Factors referred to in sections 3 and 5 did not relate directly to the
Performance Indicators and Measures detailed in section 8. It was AGREED that
the Director of HR would give further consideration to the Key Performance Indicators
and HR Metrics that would be employed. One suggestion was that statistics on
the incidence and outcome of any employment tribunals involving University
staff should be included.
(ii)
A review of departmental structures and models,
encompassing processes for preparing and supporting Heads was ongoing.
(iii)
It was clear from the results of the Staff Survey and
other sources, that the University’s procedures for performance
development and review (appraisal) required attention. The Director of Finance
was leading a group tasked with addressing this area, and developing a set of
principles that could be applied to all staff. Proposals would be discussed
with the relevant Negotiating Sub-Committees.
Senate RESOLVED to approve the
Human Resources Implementation Plan subject to the further consideration of
Performance Indicators and Measures referred to in (i) above.
SEN09-P49
56.3 Senate RESOLVED to approve the Sports
Strategy and Implementation Plan in support of the University Strategy, subject
to the following amendments:
(i)
Although LSU activities were intended to be covered
within the broad area of “participation,” it was AGREED that the
Athletic Union should be referred to explicitly within the document, and that
the performance of University teams in BUCS competitions should be considered
for inclusion as a Critical Success Factor.
(ii)
Explicit reference should be made to enhancing links
with the local community in the Contribution to Overarching Strategic Vision
and/or Critical Success Factors sections.
SEN09-P50
56.4 Senate RESOLVED to approve the Advancement
Implementation Plan in support of the University Strategy.
The
following points were noted in discussion:
(i)
The Director of Marketing and Communications referred
to a number of examples of good progress in the previous year, including the
introduction of several high quality corporate publications, and a monthly
online newsletter from the Vice-Chancellor.
(ii)
A detailed review of the University’s visual
presentation had been ongoing, and this would encompass consideration of the
existing corporate logo.
(iii)
The Director of Development and Alumni Relations
underlined the key aims of embedding development across the institution, and
identifying projects that were beneficial to the University and which captured
the imagination of Alumni. It was noted in this context that the Honorary
Bachelor Degree ceremonies being held on 18 July 2009 had been extremely well
received by Alumni, to the extent that the numbers attending would be 30%
greater than initially anticipated.
(iv)
The Critical Success Factors and Key Performance
Indicators in the Development and Alumni Relations section of the Plan did not
make reference to the value of funds raised. Clarification was given, however, that
this was being monitored. It was emphasised that the University was intending
to establish relationships that would be fruitful over a long period, and that
research in North America had indicated that the real impact of development
initiatives were not seen for up to 15 years.
Nonetheless, the University also had short-term targets – it had
opted for the top tier of HEFCE’s fund matching scheme, and was on course
to raise the required amount of £4M.
SEN09-P51
56.5 Senate RECEIVED information relating to
Review of University Strategy and the Joint Meeting of Senate and Council on 9
October 2009.
09/57
SEN09-P52
Senate RECEIVED a presentation from the Provost and Deputy
Vice-Chancellor on the Central Park Masterplan. The Estates Strategy supporting
the Strategic Plan had identified a number of core objectives for Central Park,
including improving the student experience (freeing up the top floor of the
library for student use; creating a second 24/7 student IT facility on the
ground floor of Haslegrave), and the co-location of academic (Information
Science and Computer Science) and administrative (various) departments. An
Accommodation Allocation/Movement Plan to allow these aims to be realised was
tabled. It was intended that the process would begin in December 2010, with the
final moves taking place in December 2011. Thanks were given to The Director of
Facilities Management for his contribution to this project.
09/58 Change to Title of Department
SEN09-P53
Senate RESOLVED to recommend to Council a change of title
for the Department of Politics, International Relations and European Studies
(PIRES) to the Department of Politics, History and International Relations
(PHIR), with effect from the 2009/10 academic year.
09/59 Review of
the
SEN09-P54
The PVC(R) introduced a summary of
the Review of the University’s
The following points were noted in
discussion:
(i)
There was support for the proposal that a physical
presence for the
(ii)
It was not intended that the
(iii)
Reassurances
were given that the Review Group had recognised the differing needs of PG(R)
and PG(T) students.
(iv)
Thanks
were given to those who had been involved with the Review, and to the Director
of the
Senate RESOLVED to approve the
recommendations listed under “scope and purpose” and NOTED that the
recommendations under “staff and space” would need to be discussed
further, and that approval of these would need to be sought as appropriate at a
later stage.
09/60 Establishment of Research Groups, Centres and
Institutes
SEN09-P55
Senate RESOLVED to approve revised criteria for the
establishment and naming of research groups, centres, and institutes.
09/61 Examination
Timetable
SEN09-P56
61.1 Senate
was invited to consider proposed dates for Semester 2 examinations in 2009/10
and a proposal for a review of Semester dates in subsequent years. Saturday
exams had been reintroduced in 2007-08 and 2008-09, partly as a result of
increasing student numbers, and consultations on holding Saturday exams in
2009-10 had recently been conducted. The outcome of this process was that
Senate was required to agree on one of two options for 2009-10, one of which
would involve scheduling exams on Saturdays in weeks 12, 13, and 14 of Semester
2, and the other which would avoid exams being scheduled on Saturday, but
instead would require the scheduling of exams on three dates during week 12 of
Semester 2.
The
following points were noted in discussion:
(i)
Some
members raised concerns about academic staff being required to be available to
respond to queries in relation to examination papers on a Saturday. It was
emphasised, however, that only administrative staff would be required to be physically
present on campus, and that Senate was only being asked to approve arrangements
for 2009-10.
(ii)
Some
members were opposed to the scheduling of exams in week 12 of Semester 2. It
was felt that valuable time for research, and for activities involving
non-finalist students would be lost, and that students with important
coursework submission deadlines in week 12 would be disadvantaged.
Senate AGREED that exams should continue to be scheduled on
Saturdays in Semester 2 2009-10, and RESOLVED to approve the recommendation that
a review of the timing of semesters be undertaken in time for alternative
proposals for examination dates in 2010-11 to be brought forward. Some initial
support was expressed for reducing the length of the Easter vacation as a means
of reducing the time pressure between the exam period and programme
boards/graduation, and therefore allowing a long-term move away from Saturday
exams. However, reservations were expressed about the adoption of an
asymmetrical semester structure, which might reduce flexibility in moving
modules from one semester to another.
SEN09-P57
61.2 Senate
RECEIVED a consultation paper on the Semester 2 2009/10 examination period from
UCU.
09/62
SEN09-P58
Senate
RECEIVED an update on the outcome of monitoring visits to BUE in April 2009. There
had been a number of important positive developments including the appointment
of a new Vice-President and the establishment of new facilities. However, there
were concerns about specific issues in respect of the validated programmes, and
a large number of these came together in relation to the Petroleum Engineering
and Gas Technology (PE>) programme.
62.1 Monitoring Reports and Decisions of Learning and Teaching
Committee
Following
the visits in April 2009, the AD(T) BUE had recommended that the validation of
the PE> programme be suspended with immediate effect. However, BUE had
subsequently taken prompt action to address the problems highlighted, including
appointing a new Head of Department, recruiting additional staff, and
restricting the number of students allowed to progress onto the programme. It
was proposed, therefore, that:
(i)
Suspension
of validation of the PE> programme be held in abeyance subject to the
ongoing monitoring of the delivery of the programme during 2009-10, and
(ii)
The
BUE Validation Sub-Committee be empowered to withdraw validation of the
PE> programme with immediate effect at any time in 2009/10 if it was
not satisfied with BUE's compliance with LU's requirements.
Senate RESOLVED to approve the above
proposals.
62.2 Regulations Issues: The Format of Degree Awards and
Transcripts for Students
Loughborough’s
understanding had been that graduates of validated programmes would receive a
single transcript using the
i)
The
validated programmes had been delivered in accordance with the GAR.
ii)
Marks
had been awarded using the
iii)
The
Loughborough award would be the same as that agreed in 2007.
iv)
It
had always been the intention to provide a conversion table showing the
It was proposed, therefore, that for the 2009 and 2010
graduating cohorts the award of the LU degree for validated programmes would be
according to the agreed General Academic Regulations, and the BUE degree
according to the Egyptian regulations. Separate certificates and transcripts
would be issued using the relevant degree classification/marking schemes.
However, the wider issues of communication around this issue would be taken
into account in the re-validation exercise in 2010.
Senate RESOLVED to approve the above proposal.
62.3 Future Regulations for the Award of Loughborough Degrees
In
the light of the issues described in 09/61.2 above, Senate RESOLVED to approve
the recommendation that Loughborough undertake a review of the GAR as part of
the revalidation exercise in 2010.
09/63 Matters
for Report by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research)
63.1 Research Outputs.
The
PVC(R) presented a brief summary of some recent research outputs which
exemplified not only
the quality and impact of research at Loughborough, but also the
University’s great capacity for innovative and cross-disciplinary
research which had both impact and the ability to transcend normal departmental
and disciplinary boundaries.
(i)
Dr Geoff West (Materials) and Dan
Lloyd (
(ii)
Research
on the processing of nanostructured ceramics being undertaken by Prof Jon
Binner and Dr Bala Vaidhyanathan in the Department of Materials had won a Brian
Mercer Feasibility Award from the Royal Society. The Award, valued at nearly
£30,000, would allow the research team to scale up a vital processing step in
the manufacture of these materials.
(iii)
Dr
Hong (Mikey) Chang, an RA in the Department of Materials, had won an award for
her work on the processing and properties of metal-ceramic interpenetrating
composites (IPCs).
(iv)
‘Knowledge
Transfer Fellowship ‘Trans-national Communities: towards a sense of
belonging.’ This project, led by Dr Maggie O’Neill (Social
Sciences) in collaboration with Prof Phil Hubbard (Geography) and four of
the region’s community arts organisations, was being used by the AHRC to
demonstrate the contribution that excellent research makes to society and
the economy. The project brought together a number of arts and community
organisations in the
(v)
Dr
Lucy Budd whose doctoral research was in geography, was a leading expert on
airports, and her research was recently featured in the BBC4 documentary series
'The Secret Life of the Airport.’
Her input focused on her expertise in providing a commentary on the
historical development of civil aviation in
63.2 REF Developments.
The
following developments had emerged from a recent round of meetings of HEFCE’s
Expert Advisory Group:
(i)
The
overall impact of outputs produced since 2001 and of individual pieces of work
were likely to be assessed. The University should therefore consider including
measures of impact into its Personal Research Planning process.
(ii)
Assessment
would take the form of a profile with three aspects: outputs, impact and
environment. It appeared likely that outputs would be weighted at around 60%,
with impact and environment each weighted at around 20%. Esteem no longer
appeared as a category in its own right but would be incorporated into
environment.
(iii)
Universities
would be free to choose which staff they submitted to the assessment. This
appeared to be a recognition that it would be virtually impossible to enforce a
requirement that all staff were submitted. The proportion of staff submitted
would, however, be published.
(iv)
It
was likely that there would be pressure to reduce the number of outputs
submitted per researcher, probably from 4 to 3.
(v)
The
current thinking was that bibliometrics would not play major part in the REF,
and that some areas would be assessed entirely on peer review.
(vi)
It
was likely that there would be moves to reduce the number of parent and subject
area panels.
(vii)
There
would be a consultation process, beginning on September 2009, on the timing of
processes involved in the REF. The current proposed timetable, with a late 2012
submission date, and assessment being carried out in 2013, to affect funding
from 2014, looked extremely demanding. If the sector as a whole made
representations, it was possible this schedule would be delayed for one year.
63.3 University
Studentships.
Senate NOTED that following an analysis of the distribution
of studentships across the University in the light of the RAE 2008 results, ELT
and Operations Committee had approved a proposal to increase the overall number
of studentships by 47 over three years.
63.4 Institutional Repository / Publications Database.
Senate NOTED that work had been ongoing for a year on the
finer detail of the University’s Institutional Repository/Publications
Database policy. It was anticipated that a Mandate Policy would be submitted to
Senate for approval in November 2009.
SEN09-P59
63.5 Research
Applications – Quarterly Analysis by Department.
Senate RECEIVED data on research
applications for the period 1 August 2008 – 30 April 2009. The total
value of applications had already surpassed that for the whole of 2007-08. (It
was NOTED that the figures in the table at the bottom of the paper were upside
down – this would be corrected in future versions of the report).
SEN09-P60
63.6 New
Research Grants and Contracts.
Senate RECEIVED data on new
research grants and contracts for the period 1 August 2008 – 30 April
2009. The total value of new grants and contracts had already exceeded that for
the whole of 2007-08, and was close to that for the whole of 2006-07. This
improved performance was seen as representing the first signs of the impact of
improved procedures within the Research Office.
The PVC(R) reported, in response to a question, that the
ESRC was due to publish, at the beginning of July
2009, proposals to change the way it supported postgraduate training in the
social sciences. It was likely that the proposed changes would move the ESRC
away from a system of providing training through recognised outlets and
individual courses and would instead create a national network of institutional
level Doctoral Training Centres (DTC) and Doctoral Training Units (DTU). A key
feature of the new system was likely to be inter-institutional collaboration in
the provision of DTCs and DTUs. Loughborough’s strategy for the new
arrangements was under active consideration.
09/64 Matters for
Report by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching)
SEN09-P61
64.1 Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate
Recruitment, 2009 Entry.
Senate RECEIVED a report on UG and PGT recruitment
for 2009 entry. The following issues were highlighted:
(i)
The
University’s position in terms of the number of UK/EU UG applications was
very strong and it was likely that a larger proportion of places would be
filled prior to any intervention than in 2008. A number of measures had been
put into place to ensure that the University’s eventual intake did not
exceed its target, including the establishment of specific quotas to be issued
to departments covering concessions and changed course offers. Financial
adjustments would be made where departments were prevented from meeting their targets
as a consequence of any over-recruitment by other departments.
(ii)
The
position in terms of the number of International UG and PGT applications also
appeared strong compared to 2008. However, the recent introduction of the new
Points Based System for visa applications had the potential to impact
negatively on international admissions in the sector as a whole, although
Loughborough was not experiencing visa rejections at this early stage.
09/65 Matters for Report by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor
(
SEN09-P62
Senate RECEIVED a report from the Pro-Vice Chancellor (
(i)
Following Council’s decision in March 2009 to
approve a process for the selection of a development partner for the Science
and
(ii)
The University was in detailed discussions with
Rolls-Royce, emda and Advantage West Midlands with a view to becoming a partner
in the Midlands Technology Centre.
(iii)
One of the University’s spinout companies,
Phase Vision Ltd, had successfully concluded a funding round of £1.1M, which
was expected to allow the company to develop to profitability.
09/66 Matters for Report by the Vice-Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor reported on the following matters:
66.1 Pay Negotiations.
All of the campus unions had
dismissed UCEA’s most recent pay offer for 2009-10 of an increase of
0.4%, but discussions were ongoing with ACAS. The next JNCHES meeting was
scheduled for 15 July 2009, and the agenda had widened to encompass job
security as well as pay. It was noted that UCEA was not formally empowered to
make agreements in relation to job security, but member institutions would
consider whether it was possible to agree on a common approach.
66.2
A significant amount of work had
been undertaken in developing and fine-tuning proposals relating to the
establishment of a
66.3 2012
Olympic Training Camp.
As reported elsewhere,
66.4 Swine
Flu Pandemic.
Given the spread of the swine flu
virus, it was almost inevitable that there would be cases on the Loughborough
campus, and likely that there would be some disruption to the University in the
autumn and winter. The University had a Flu Pandemic Working Group which was
considering the potential implications.
09/67 Committee
Effectiveness
SEN09-P63
Senate RECEIVED a paper inviting
it to consider its effectiveness. One member felt that Senate was effective in
allowing members to raise the issues that were of import and relevance to them.
The Vice-Chancellor invited members to email her with any other comments in
relation to this item.
09/68 Review of
Research Schools
SEN09-P64
Senate NOTED the final report of a review of the Research
Schools undertaken by Research Performance Monitoring Group.
09/69 University
Charter and Statutes
Senate RESOLVED to recommend to Council, with effect from 1
August 2009, amendments to:
SEN09-P65*
69.1 The University Charter to remove references
to Court.
SEN09-P66*
69.2 Statutes I, II, III, IV, VII, IX, XIII,
XIV, XV, XX, and XXV to remove references to Court.
Statutes IX The Registrar and XIII
Council have also been amended:
(i)
To
remove reference to the Registrar acting as secretary to Council and to allow
Council to appoint its secretary from amongst the administrative staff.
(ii)
To
make explicit Council’s responsibility for risk management.
09/70 University
Ordinances
Senate RESOLVED to recommend to Council the following with
effect from 1 August 2009:
SEN09-P67
70.1 Amendments to Ordinance XXXIII Diplomas and Certificates.
SEN09-P68*
70.2 (i)
Amendments to the following to remove references to Court:
·
Ordinance V The Chancellor – Appointment of a
Successor.
·
Ordinance XVII Conduct and Discipline of Students.
·
Ordinance XXV Title of Emeritus Professor.
·
Ordinance
XXX Concerning the Composition of the Senate.
·
Ordinance
XXXVIII Student Complaints Procedures.
·
Ordinance XXXIX Ownership and Commercial Exploitation of Intellectual
Property.
(ii) The repeal of:
·
Ordinance IX Powers and Meetings of Court.
*Items 68.1,
68.2 and 69.2 were unstarred to express concerns about the extent to which
Senate had been consulted in relation to recent changes to the function and
purpose of Court. It was AGREED that the secretary would check previous agenda
and minutes to clarify the position.
Secretary’s note: In January
2008, Senate NOTED its approval of the action of Council in endorsing a
proposal to undertake a review of the purpose and membership of the
09/71 Amendment
to Regulations
SEN09-P69
71.1 Regulation X - Membership of Faculty
Boards
Senate RESOLVED to approve a proposal to amend Regulation X
on the Membership of Faculty Boards to allow existing members of
the Academic Staff, elected by the Academic Staff of the Academic Departments
of the Faculty, to be elected for a further period of membership as elected members of the same Faculty Board without
the expiration of a year between one term of office and the next.
SEN09-P70
71.2 Regulation XIX – Hall Committees
On the recommendation of Student Experience Committee, Senate
RESOLVED to approve amendments to Regulation XIX to clarify those eligible for
membership of Hall Committees, and to make more explicit the responsibilities
of Hall Committee members and the action the University would take should those
responsibilities not be fulfilled.
09/72 Programme
Proposals
SEN09-P71
On the recommendation of Learning and Teaching Committee, on
the advice of Curriculum Sub-Committee, Senate RESOLVED to recommend to Council
as appropriate:
72.1 New programmes (with
effect from October 2009 unless stated):
BSc
(DPS/DIntS) Engineering Management (with effect from October 2010)
MSc
Signal Processing in Communication Systems
72.2 Award,
title or major programme changes (with effect from October 2009 entry unless
stated):
MSc
Information and Knowledge Management
MEng
Innovative Manufacturing Engineering
MA/PGDip/PGCert
Healthcare Risk Management to
MA/PGDip/PGCert Patient Safety Management (with effect from September 2009)
MSc Mathematical Processes in
Finance to MSc Mathematical Finance (with effect from October 2010)
72.3 Discontinuation of programmes (last
intake shown in brackets):
BSc/BSc,DIS Process Technology and Management (October 2009)
09/73 Learning
and Teaching Committee
On the recommendation of Learning
and Teaching Committee, Senate RESOLVED:
SEN09-P72
73.1
To approve strategic changes to
existing Foundation degree programmes.
SEN09-P73
73.2 Verification of Entry Qualifications
To approve the adoption of a
procedure for verifying entry qualifications.
SEN09-P74
73.3 Regulation Changes
To approve amendments to the following Regulations:
SEN09-P75
(i)
Regulation
XI Diplomas in Industrial Studies, Professional Studies, International
Studies and Professional Development (Graduate Professional Development Award).
SEN09-P76
(ii) Regulation
XX Undergraduate Awards.
SEN09-P77
(iii) Regulation
XXI Postgraduate Awards.
SEN09-P78
(iv)
Regulation
XVI Tuition Fees and Payments for Other University Services.
SEN09-P79
73.4 Certificate in Foundation Studies
To approve the action of the Chair of Learning and Teaching
Committee in approving on behalf of Learning and Teaching Committee the title
and criteria for the award of a Certificate in Foundation Studies for students
who complete the SEFS programme then transfer out of Loughborough University.
09/74 Widening
Participation Strategic Assessment
SEN09-P80
Senate RESOLVED to approve a Widening Participation
Strategic Assessment submission to HEFCE.
09/75 Research
Committee
SEN09-P81
Senate RECEIVED a report of the
meeting held on 5 June 2009, and RESOLVED to approve:
SEN09-P82
75.1 Amendments to the Regulations for
Higher Degrees by Research.
SEN09-P83
75.2 The
introduction of an EngD programme in Efficient Fossil Energy Technologies, to
commence in October 09. (Approval was granted in principle, subject to formal
approval of the taught elements).
09/76 Health,
Safety and Environmental Committee
SEN09-P84
Senate RECEIVED a report of the meeting held on 10 June
2009, and RESOLVED to approve an amendment to the Membership of Health, Safety
and Environmental Committee (minute 09/23 refers).
09/77
SEN09-P85
Senate RECEIVED a report of the
meeting held on 8 April 2009, and RESOLVED to approve:
SEN09-P86
77.1 Amendments to the terms of reference of the
Enterprise Board, with immediate effect.
09/78 Membership
of Senate 2009-10
SEN09-P87
Senate NOTED the membership of Senate
for 2009-10, so far determined.
09/79 Insurance Cover for Emeritus Professors
SEN09-P88
Senate
RECEIVED a report from the Director of Finance.
09/80 Annual Report on Student Complaints 2007/08
SEN09-P89
Senate
RECEIVED a report on student complaints in 2007-08.
09/81 Student Appeals against Programme Board or
Review Board Decisions: Report for 2008
SEN09-P90
Senate RECEIVED a report on the
operation of the Regulation XIV appeals procedure in 2008.
09/82 Ethical
Advisory Committee
SEN09-P91
Senate RECEIVED the annual report of
the Ethical Advisory Committee.
09/83 Careers Centre
Advisory Board Annual Report
Senate NOTED the publication of the Careers Centre Advisory Board
Annual Report for 2007-08 (available on the web at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/careers/section/reports/pdf/CSABreport08.pdf).
09/84 Graduation
Ceremonies 2009
Senate NOTED the dates of Graduation
Ceremonies in 2009:
Summer: Thursday 16 July 2009 (am and pm)
Friday 17
July 2009 (am and pm)
Saturday 18
July 2009 (am and pm - Honorary Bachelor Ceremonies)
Monday 20
July 2009 (am and pm)
Tuesday 21
July 2009 (am only)
Winter: Monday 14 December 2008 (am and pm)
International: Sunday 30 August 2009 –
Sunday 6
September 2009 -
09/85 Reports from Committees
Senate
RECEIVED reports from the following Committees:
85.1 SEN09-P92 Advancement
Committee of 10 June 2009.
85.2 SEN09-P93 Costing
and Pricing Committee of 21 January 2009.
85.3 SEN09-P94 Estates
Management Committee of 4 March, 26 March, 30 April, 4 June 2009.
85.4 SEN09-P95 Performance
Monitoring Group of 10 March.
85.5 SEN09-P96 Research
Performance Monitoring Group of 27 January, 3 March 2009.
85.6 SEN09-P97 Student
Discipline Committee of 1 June 2009.
85.7 SEN09-P98 Student
Experience Committee of 17 June 2009.
09/86 Dates of Meetings in 2009-10
Friday 9 October 2009 Joint Meeting
of Senate and Council to review University Strategy
Wednesday 18 November 2009, 9.15am
NOTE –
RESCHEDULED FOR 9.15AM, TUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2009
Wednesday 27 January
2010, 9.15am (if necessary)
Wednesday 3 March 2010,
9.15am
Wednesday 30 June 2010,
9.15am
Author – Chris Dunbobbin
Date – July 2009
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