Governance

Committees Reporting to Senate

Academic Affairs Committee

Composition

Vice Chancellor and Principal (ex officio member)
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs), Chair.
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs).
The Deans of the Faculties of Arts, Science and Social Sciences.
The Chair of the School of Welsh Medium Studies.
The Director of Postgraduate Studies.
3 representatives elected by the Faculties.
2 representatives elected by the Guild of Students. The Director of Information Services (ex officio member).

There is also provision for co-option of other staff on to the Committee

The Director of Staff Development is invited to attend as an observer.

Terms of Reference

1. The Academic Affairs Committee is a Standing Committee of Senate.
2. The function of the Academic Affairs Committee is to provide advice and make recommendations to Senate on areas of broad academic policy and related matters covering:
   
   The maintenance and monitoring of academic standards and quality including:
   1. Departmental Reviews.
   2. Approval of new or revised study schemes, subject to confirmation by the University where appropriate.
   3. Consideration of all external review, validation or accreditation exercises relating to teaching activities within UWA.
   4. Overview of the UWA Learning and Teaching Strategy.
   5. Overview of examination issues, including receiving reports from the Superintendent of Examinations.
   6. Monitoring of student appeals and complaints.
   7. Overview of unfair practice cases within the university.

Inter-Faculty Academic Affairs.
Matters referred by Senate or Academic Board of the University of Wales.