Exceptions Subcommittee

Terms of reference

  1. To consider all proposed exceptions to University policy, procedures or regulations.
  2. To consider any issues referred by Programme Approval or Review Panels which, in the view of the Panel, constitute a deviation from the existing policies, procedures and regulations of the University.

Guidance notes

  1. The Exceptions Committee is a subcommittee of the Education Committee and submits an annual report on each session’s activity.
  2. The Committee will normally meet twice per academic session, and on additional occasions when required.
  3. All cases should have the approval of the Associate Dean Learning, Teaching and Quality from their School before submission.
  4. All cases should be submitted to the Secretary using a standard pro forma.
  5. Proposers of exceptions cases (or nominee) should attend committee meetings to present their papers, provide points of clarification, address queries and issues, and thereby aid the decision-making process.
  6. In instances where a programme(s) submits multiple exceptions, these should be combined on one pro forma and assigned one case number.

Composition

  • Chair – Chair of Education Committee
  • Vice Chair – Vice Chair of Education Committee
  • Academic Registrar
  • Two nominees from each Academic School, nominated by Dean
  • Secretary – Dept. Quality Assurance and Enhancement.

Membership

Ex-officio members

  • Professor Louise Dixon (Chair), PVC Education and Chair of Education Committee
  • Ms Karen Varty (Vice Chair), Academic Registrar and Vice Chair of Education Committee
  • Ms Debbie McFarlane (Secretary), Dept. Quality Assurance and Enhancement.

Nominated members

  • Ms Mandy Sheridan (Glasgow School for Business and Society)
  • Ms Pauline Munro (Glasgow School for Business and Society)
  • Dr Geraint Bevan (School of Science and Engineering)
  • Dr Mary MacLachlan (School of Science and Engineering)
  • Professor Kerri McPherson (School of Health and Life Sciences)
  • Mr Jamie McDermott (School of Health and Life Sciences)
  • Ms Anne Chapman (GCU London).

By invitation

  • Students' Association representative - Full-time Officer.

Quorum

The quorum is 50%, to include one representative per school (member or nominee).