UCC GovernanceVideo

OverviewBridie Hartnett, April, 2015 1

Presentation

History and Background

Governance and Management

Statutory Framework

Academic Governance

Strategic Planning

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The Irish Universities

Trinity College Dublin [TCD] 1592

University College Cork [UCC] 1845

National University of Ireland, Galway[NUIG] 1845

University College Dublin (1854) [UCD] 1908

University of Limerick [UL] 1989

Dublin City University [DCU] 1989

National University of Ireland, Maynooth 1997

National University of Ireland3

UCC’s History

19th Century 1845 Queen’s College Cork – a constituent College of the Queen’s University – became part of the Royal University in 1879

20th Century 1908 University College Cork – a constituent College of the National University of Ireland – received its Charter as University College Cork

20th Century 1997 University College Cork –National University of Ireland, Cork – a constituent University of the National University of Ireland

Working Title – University College Cork

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20th Century Legislation – Universities Act, 1997

Covers all 7 universities

Full university status for UCC (and UCD, NUIG, NUIM)

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Governance and Management

Governing Body5 GB Committees

Academic StructureAcademic CouncilAcademic BoardColleges

University Management TeamOperationsStrategy

Administrative StructureCentral administrationCollege administration

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Structure

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Management Structure

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Colleges

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STATUTORY FRAMEWORK

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Governance Framework

Governance Framework

1. Legislation – Universities Act 1997

2. Charter and Statutes

3.Regulations/Rules

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Legislation – Membership of the University

Members of Governing Body

Members of Academic Council

Employees

Students

Graduates

Other persons appointed by Governing Body

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Legislation – Objects of a University

To advance knowledge

To promote learning

To foster “independent critical thinking” amongst students

To promote the official languages of the State (“special regard” to Irish language)

To support and contribute to the realisation of national economic and social development

To facilitate life-long learning

To promote gender balance and equality of opportunity 13

Legislation – Functions of a University

provide courses of study, conduct examinations and award degrees and other qualifications,

promote and facilitate research, establish subsidiary companies may collaborate with educational, business, professional, trade union, Irish

language, cultural, artistic, community and other interests, both inside and outside the State, to further the objects of the university,

shall maintain, manage and administer, and may dispose of and invest, the property, money, assets and rights of the university,

may collaborate with graduates -both inside and outside the State, may purchase or otherwise acquire, hold and dispose of land or other

property, and may accept gifts of money, land or other property on the trusts and

conditions, if any, not in conflict with Universities Act, specified by the donor.14

Legislation – Powers of the Governing Body

“15.—(1) Subject to section 21 , each university shall have a governing authority established in accordance with this Act which shall be known by whatever name the governing authority decides.

(2) Subject to this Act, the functions of a university shall be performed by or on the directions of its governing authority.

(3) All acts and things done by a governing authority, or in the name of or on behalf of the university with the express or implied authority of the governing authority, shall be deemed to have been done by the university.”

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Legislation – Functions of the Governing Body

To control and administer the land and other property of the University

To appoint the President

To appoint staff (may be delegated to President)

To determine the membership of Governing Body

To perform the requirements of 1997 Act, any other Act, or Charter or Statute

To delegate to committees (must include GB members)16

Governing Body - Membership

President 1Chairperson 1Officers 1 Professors/Associate Professors 5Other full-time academic staff 5Staff (full-time) other than academic staff 3Students’ Union 2Postgraduate Student 1External nominees 4Minister for Education & Science nominees 4Graduates 3Local authorities 7National University of Ireland 2Total 39

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Governing Body - Committees

Governing Body

Students

StaffStrate

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ceAudit

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Bicameral Governance

Governing Body

Academic Council

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Academic Council

“27.—(1) Each university shall have an academic council which shall, subject to the financial constraints determined by the governing authority and to review by that authority, control the academic affairs of the university, including the curriculum of, and instruction and education provided by, the university.”

Programmes of Study Development of Research Admission, retention, exclusion of students Conduct of examinations (statute) Examination appeals (statute) Evaluation of academic progress (statute) Fellowships, prizes, scholarships 20

Academic Council - Membership

Determined by Statute

Majority academic staff

Senior academic staff

Range of levels of other academic staff

Students

President and Registrar, ex officio

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Academic Governance

Governing Body

Academic Council + Academic Board

College of Arts, Celtic Studies and

Social Sciences

College of Science, Engineering and

Food Science

College of Medicine and

Health

College of Business and Law

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Charter, Statutes, Regulations, Rules

Charter 1908

Principal Statute

Governing Body Regulations

College Rules

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Principal Statute

The University

Governing Body

Academic Council

The President and Senior Management

Organisation of the University

University Officers and Employees Tenure and Disciplinary Procedures

Students

External Bodies 24

Other Aspects of University Governance

Strategic Planning

Quality Promotion

Equality

Risk Management

Internal Audit – Internal Controls

Signing and Approval Authority

Health and Safety Compliance

Information Compliance – FOI / DP Ethics in Public Office 25

External Agencies

Higher Education Authority

Department of Education and Skills

Irish Universities Association

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Strategic Plan 2013 - 2017

Strategic Goals:1. Delivering research-inspired teaching and learning with

a world-class student experience

2. Being a premier European university for research, discovery, innovation and commercialisation

3. Being pre-eminent in internationalisation, external engagement and contribution to society

4. Applying best international practice to attract, develop and retain staff of the highest quality and to enable all staff to reach their full potential

5. Strengthening our infrastructure and resource base27

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THANK YOU

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