Contact Us
Academic Policy & Governance can be contacted:
Gilbert Scott Building
University of Glasgow
Glasgow G12 8QQ
Scotland, UK
tel: +44 (0)141 330 2241 (karen.robertson@glasgow.ac.uk)
For all queries linked to the Course Catalogue, contact the School responsible for teaching the course.
Individual staff contacts are available.
Jess Bownes | Curriculum Support Manager (currently on maternity leave) |
Helen Butcher | Director of Academic Policy & Governance/Assistant Director - Academic Services |
Ruth Cole | Senior Academic Policy Manager |
Lisa Davidson | Academic Policy Manager |
Laura Dickson | Deputy Director of Academic Policy & Governance (Strategy & Collaborations) |
Seonaid Dodds | Senor Academic Collaborations Manager |
Lynn Esson | Academic Collaborations Manager |
Mhairi Evans | Senior Academic Quality Manager |
Lesley Fielding | Academic Policy Manager |
Janet Fleming | Administrative Officer (Academic Policy & Governance) |
Ashley Lewis-Cole | Curriculum Support Manager |
Richard Lowdon | Academic Policy Manager |
Jane McAllister | Deputy Director - Standards & Quality |
Callie McGinley | Academic Collaborations Co-ordinator / TNE Co-ordinator |
Kevin McShane | Higher Skills Development Manager |
Robbie Mulholland | Academic Collaborations Manager |
Emma O'Donnell | Senior TNE Policy & Governance Manager |
Catherine Omand | Strategy Support Manager |
Lesley Reid | Administrative Co-ordinator (Academic Policy & Governance) |
Karen Robertson | Administrative Officer (Academic Policy & Governance) |
Danielle Rowan | Administrative Coordinator (Academic Policy & Governance) |
Shengchun Yao | Senior TNE Projects Manager |
For queries relating to information contained in the Course Catalogue, please contact the relevant School.
Staff Remits
Enquiry regarding... |
Please contact... |
Academic Appeals (Senate) | Richard Lowdon |
Academic Collaborations (Arts and Social Sciences) | Seonaid Dodds |
Academic Collaborations (MVLS and Science & Engineering) | Lynn Esson |
Academic Collaborations (Transnational Education) | Callie McGinley; Katy McGinty; Emma O'Donnell; Shengchun Yao |
Academic Collaborations (Validated Institutions and Glasgow International College) | Robbie Mulholland |
Academic Collaborations (General Enquiries) | Callie McGinley |
Accreditation (Professional Body) | Karen Robertson |
Annual Monitoring | Mhairi Evans; Lesley Fielding |
Code of Assessment | Ruth Cole; Lisa Davidson |
Committees |
Senate - Helen Butcher; Richard Lowdon Academic Standards Committee - Ruth Cole; Lisa Davidson Education Policy & Strategy Committee - Mhairi Evans Learning & Teaching Committee - Catherine Omand Student Experience Committee - Jane McAllister |
Course Approval | Lisa Davidson; Ruth Cole |
Course Catalogue |
Lisa Davidson; Karen Robertson For queries relating to information contained in the Course Catalogue, please contact the relevant School. |
Course Evaluation (EvaSys) | Richard Lowdon |
Degree Regulations | Ruth Cole; Lisa Davidson |
EvaSys (Course Evaluation) | Richard Lowdon |
Examinations (Regulations) | Ruth Cole; Lisa Davidson |
External Examiners | Lesley Fielding |
External Quality Reviews | Helen Butcher; Jane McAllister; Mhairi Evans |
Fitness to Practise | Jane McAllister; Richard Lowdon |
John Robertson Bequest Funds | Karen Robertson |
Learning & Teaching Strategy - General | Catherine Omand |
Learning & Teaching Strategy - Curriculum Framework | Ashley Lewis-Cole; Jess Bownes |
Learning & Teaching Strategy - Higher Skills and Professional Development | Kevin McShane |
Periodic Subject Review | Mhairi Evans; Janet Fleming |
Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body Accreditation | Karen Robertson |
Programme Approval / Specifications | Lisa Davidson; Ruth Cole |
Quality Enhancement | Helen Butcher; Jane McAllister; Mhairi Evans |
Regulations | Ruth Cole; Lisa Davidson |
Senate Appeals Procedures | Jane McAllister; Richard Lowdon |
Senate Elections | Richard Lowdon; Janet Fleming |
Senate Membership | Janet Fleming |
Session Dates | Richard Lowdon |
Student Appeals (Senate) | Richard Lowdon |
Student Contract | Jane McAllister |
Student Feedback | Richard Lowdon |
Student Representation | Karen Robertson |
Subject Review (Periodic) | Mhairi Evans; Janet Fleming |
Teaching Excellence Awards | Janet Fleming |
Travelling Scholarships | Lesley Fielding |
Course Catalogue |
Lisa Davidson; Karen Robertson For queries relating to information contained in the Course Catalogue, please contact the relevant School. |
Undergraduate Student Advisory System | Lesley Fielding |
University Regulations | Ruth Cole; Lisa Davidson |
Website | Karen Robertson |
Other Offices and Activities:
Ceremonial Events - Academic Dress; Academic Processions (Graduations, Remembrance Sunday); Cathedral Service; Commemoration Day; Honorary Graduations; Rectorial Election; Senate Guest Night
Fitness to Study - fitnesstostudy@glasgow.ac.uk
Honorary Degrees Committee - Craig Thomson-Gold
Plagiarism - student-conduct@glasgow.ac.uk
Prizes - now administered by Registry (contact prizes@glasgow.ac.uk)
Mission and Values
University Values
Integrity
Academic Policy & Governance sees the protection of the good names of the University, of Senate and of the Unit itself as essential to what it does. We do our best to provide our services honestly, fairly, equitably and consistently.
Credibility
We are relied upon to provide advice that is clear, relevant, practicable, accurate, well-informed and timely. We value highly the faith that our users place in our work.
Openness
Our work concerns protecting academic standards. We recognise that it is essential that we carry this out impartially. We explain what we do and what we ask others to do and try to widen understanding of University policies. We seek to be consultative and inclusive and to ensure our activity is predicated on the recognition and valuing of diversity.
Success
We are ambitious for the University and work to help shape and deliver its aims. We recognise that the primary objective of our services is to enable the University to function effectively and to progress.
University Services Expectations
Responsive – meeting needs effectively
We maintain a strong service ethos in support of the communities we serve, in this seeking to provide support that is needed when it is needed. We seek and welcome feedback on our work.
Efficient – using resources well
In what we do and in what we ask others to do, we endeavour to work quickly, flexibly, collaboratively and creatively to find answers with minimum fuss and the greatest benefit.
Progressive – achieving continuous improvement
Academic Policy & Governance has a key role in supporting academic quality and its enhancement and we seek to practise what we preach, with input that is forward-looking and wherever possible consensual. We work to ensure our guidance is well-informed, not least by emerging developments affecting Higher Education. Part of our work also involves ensuring developments affecting the higher education sector (new policies, etc.) are supportive of the University’s aims.
Corporate – aligned with the University’s priorities
We direct our resources where the University needs them, adapting our approach to facilitate and contribute positively to the University’s objectives as they evolve. We work closely with the academic and student communities and with sister services with the aim of fulfilling our users’ requirements as seamlessly as possible and with minimal bureaucracy.
If users are not satisfied with any aspect of Academic Policy & Governance's provision they have the right to have complaints dealt with in a quick, efficient and effective manner. Contact can be made with any member of staff initially if concerns arise. Failing this, users should contact the Director of Academic Policy & Governance, Ms Helen Butcher, who will respond within five working days.