Academic Policy & Governance (APG) is a unit formed from the former Senate and Academic Collaboration Offices. (See APG Welcome page for further information.)

Senate

Senate is the senior academic body of the University. Legally and constitutionally it is responsible for the academic activity of the University - ie, teaching and research. Senate is also responsible for student conduct.

Convener: Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli
Clerk: Ms Helen Butcher

Academic Standards Committee

Academic Standards Committee (ASC) assists the Education Policy and Strategy Committee (EdPSC) in its implementation of the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy through assurance and enhancement of the quality of educational provision and through maintenance of standards. ASC reports to EdPSC, and also approves proposals for undergraduate and postgraduate taught degree programmes on behalf of EdPSC and Senate.

Convener: Professor Neil Evans
Clerk: Ruth Cole
Reports to: Education Policy and Strategy Committee

Education Policy and Strategy Committee

The role of Education Policy and Strategy Committee (EdPSC) is to advise Senate on educational policy, strategy and resource issues in support of:

  • the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy
  • assuring and enhancing the quality of the University’s educational provision
  • maintaining academic standards.

Convener: Professor Moira Fischbacher-Smith
Clerk: Mhairi Evans
Reports to: Senate

Learning and Teaching Committee

It is the role of the Learning and Teaching Committee (LTC) to advise Education Policy and Strategy Committee on educational strategy and resource issues in relation to the development and enhancement of the University’s Learning and Teaching activities as detailed in the Learning and Teaching Strategy.

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Convener: Professor Wendy Anderson
Clerk: Catherine Omand
Reports to: Education Policy and Strategy Committee

Research Planning and Strategy Committee

The remit of the Research Planning and Strategy Committee (RPSC) focuses on research and knowledge exchange activity across the University as a whole. The Committee reports to Senate and SMG and meets approximately every two months. It is chaired by the Vice-Principal (Research & Knowledge Exchange).

The PGR Executive Committee is a sub-committee of RPSC.

Convener: Professor Chris Pearce
Clerk: Kerry Revel
Reports to: Senate

PGR Operations Committee

Convener: Mary Beth Kneafsey
Clerk: Amanda McKenna
Reports to: PGR Executive Committee

Student Experience Committee

The Student Experience Committee (SEC) is jointly led by the University and the SRC to oversee non-academic aspects of student life. Co-convened by the President of the SRC and the University's Chief Operating Officer & Secretary of Court, the SEC will oversee implementation of a Student Experience Strategy and associated policies to provide all students with the opportunity to enjoy and derive value from their university experience. The work of the Committee will take into account the diverse needs within the student population, and will review and monitor the services provided by the University as well as the activities of the various student bodies.

Co-Conveners: Dr David Duncan and President of Students' Representative Council
Clerk: Jane McAllister
Reports to: Senate and Court

University Ethics Committee

Details on the Ethics Committee can be found at https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/strategy/ourpolicies/ethics/

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