This section contains information and terms of reference of the University Executive Committee and sub-committees of the Academic Board.
The University Executive Committee operates to:
- advise the Vice-Chancellor on the strategic and operational leadership and management of the University. Key outcomes will be set out in the Vice-Chancellor’s report to the Board, providing accountability and transparency, with a clear audit-trail of decision-making.
For more information please contact the University Secretary Liz Bell Elizabeth.bell@stmarys.ac.uk.
View the University Executive Committee’s terms of reference and dates of meetings.
UEC Members
- Vice-Chancellor
- University Secretary and Director of Strategic Planning
- Founding Dean of the Medical School
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Chief Operating Officer
- Director of Catholic Mission
- Chief Information Officer
- Provost & Chief Academic Officer
- Business Development Director
- Student Life President
- Director of Marketing Comms and Digital Engagement
- Dean of Faculty of Sport, Technology and Health Sciences
- Dean of Education & Outcomes
- Director of Estates and Campus Services
- Dean of the Faculty of Education, Theology and the Arts
- Director of International Engagement, Student Recruitment and Admissions
- Pro-Vice Chancellor (Enterprise) & Chief Financial Officer
- Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law
- Director of HR & Legal ServicesAdd Director of Development
- Chief Executive Officer, Students’ Union
- Director of Student Operations
- Financial Controller.
Committee Secretary: Executive Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor
Meetings: The Committee shall meet six times a year.
The Academic strategy, Portfolio and Student Experience Committee reports to the Academic Board. The Committee operates to:
- develop for approval and in respect of the University’s taught and collaborative programme provision, academic strategies, policies, regulations, and frameworks relating to learning, teaching, assessment, quality assurance, the student experience, and outcomes.
- adopt an integrated approach to maintain oversight of the University’s Portfolio of programmes making recommendations that can be used to guide academic strategic decisions in relation to growth, consolidation, and developments.
- maintain oversight of the student experience, outcomes, and enhancements so all students have a fulfilling experience that enriches their lives and future careers.
View the Academic Strategy, Portfolio and Student Experience Committee terms of reference.
Faculty sub-committees
- 4.2i Faculty Quality, Curriculum and Student Experience Committee (FSTHS)
- 4.2ii Faculty Quality, Curriculum and Student Experience Committee (FBL)
- 4.2iii Faculty Quality, Curriculum and Student Experience Committee (FETTA)
- 4.2iv Faculty Quality, Curriculum and Student Experience Committee (CTESS)
View the Faculty Quality, Curriculum and Student Experience Committee terms of reference.
Find out more
Reporting to Academic Board, this Committee serves to maintain oversight of the approval, implementation, and monitoring of academic partnership activity across the University.
View the Academic Partnerships Committee (APC) for 2024/25.
The Academic Research and Ethics Committee reports to Academic Board, the purpose of the Committee is to promote and report on developments of the University's Research Strategy, Ethics, targets, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to Research and Innovation.The Committee operates to:
- foster a culture of research excellence and innovation.
- oversee research-related policies, strategies, and initiatives.
View the Academic Research and Ethics Committee (ARC) for 2024/25.
Faculty sub-committees
Download the full Academic Committee Structure 2024/25