University Education Committee

The University Education Committee (UEC) has delegated authority from Senate to maintain strategic oversight of the University’s education provision, including academic quality enhancement and assurance, policy, regulations and standards, and the student academic experience.

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Membership 2024-25

Ex-Officio:  
Chair: Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Deborah Longworth                               
Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor (Student Academic Experience & Engagement) Professor Celia Greenway
Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education Policy and Academic Standards) Professor Michael Grove
Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education Innovation) Professor Tom Harrison
Academic Registrar Dr Emma Robinson
Directors of Education

Professor Elaine Fulton, College of Arts & Law

Professor Andrew Quinn, College of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Professor Matt Bridge, College of Life & Environmental Sciences

Professor Chris Tselepis, College of Medicine and Health

Professor Mark Wenman, College of Social Sciences

Two teaching-active members of Senate nominated by the Chair

Professor Anne-Marie Glover

Dr Ellie Dobson

 Vice Provost (Education), Dubai Campus  Professor Ayman Elnaggar
Director of Postgraduates (PGT) Professor Graham Timmins
Director of Registry and Education Support, Academic Services Ms Kelly Hamilton
Director of Student Affairs, Academic Services Mr Jon Elsmore
Education Officer, Guild of Students Mr Alex Keen
Postgraduate Officer, Guild of Students Ms Ritakshi Maheshwari
International Officer, Guild of Students Mr Ravikiran Rajashekar
Secretary: Head of Academic Policy Partnership, Registry Ms Faye Bond
   
Occasional members, as required:  
Academic Director of Sustainability Education Professor Julia Myatt
Academic Director of Digital Education and Equity Professor Nicola Wilkin
Dean, UoB Online Professor Corinne Boz
Dean, Birmingham International Academy Mr Callum Cowell
Director of Libraries and Learning Resources, Academic Services Ms Diane Job
Director of Student Employability, Academic Services Ms Etta Parkes-Frith
Director of Innovation and Development, Academic Services Ms Julie Scarratt
Director of Strategic Planning Ms Rebecca Lambert

Terms of Reference

To develop and deliver the University's Education Strategy and the education-related Key Performance Targets within the context of the Strategic Framework.

To set coherent strategic priorities for education at University, College and School level.

To ensure that the initial and continuing professional development of academic staff for teaching is fit for purpose.

To monitor and respond to new external education policy frameworks or initiatives (such as the Teaching Excellence Framework) and maintain oversight of compliance with external regulatory requirements, such as OfS Conditions of Registration.

To maintain strategic oversight of academic and student-related policy and legislation, considering significant policy amendments on behalf of Senate and delegating more operational matters to QESC.

To consider significant education-related issues, lessons learnt and themes arising from quality assurance processes.

To coordinate the work of the University-level education committees, sub-committees and working groups/task and finish groups.

Dates of Meetings

The 2024/25 meeting dates are:

  • 3 October 2024
  • 28 November 2024
  • 22 January 2025
  • 27 March 2025
  • 1 May 2025
  • 26 June 2025

Contact

For further information about the Education Committee, please use the following contact details:

Faye Bond
Head of Academic Policy Partnership
Email f.a.bond@bham.ac.uk