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Academic Council

The Academic Council is the statutory body appointed by the Governing Body to assist the Institute with planning, coordination, development and overseeing of its educational work, as well as developing and maintaining academic standards and of the courses and activities of the institute.

Five committees carry out the work of the Academic Council as follows: Standing Committee, Programme Evaluation Subcommittee, Research Subcommittee, Learning and Teaching Subcommittee, Academic Quality Subcommittee and Graduate Research Studies Board.

Read the full Academic Council Constitution

Academic Council Meeting Schedule

Download the schedule of meetings for Academic Council and all Sub-Committees.

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List of Sub-Committees

See the full list of Academic Council Sub-Committees and their chairpersons.

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Meeting Agenda Proposal Form

Download the Agenda Propsoal Form and submit the proposal for inclusion on Academic Council agenda.

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Academic Council Membership Composition

The membership shall consist of ex-officio and elected members with the maximum membership of the Academic Council being as follows:

  • Ex-Officio Members (Total = 27+)

     

    Role

    Maximum Number of Seats

    President

    1

    Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Registrar

    1

    Heads of Academic School

    4

    Heads of Academic Departments

    13

    Head of Research and Graduate Studies

    1

    Head of Learning and Teaching

    1

    Head of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance

    1

    Academic Administration and Student Affairs Manager

    1

    Librarian

    1

    The Vice President for Strategy, Communications and Development.

    1

    Registered Student Body

    2

    Total of Ex-Officio Members

    27

     

  • Elected Members (Total = 28+)

    Constituency

    Maximum Number of Seats

    School of Business & Humanities

    7

    School of Engineering

    6

    School of Health & Science

    6

    School of Informatics & Creative Arts

    6

    All Academic Schools 1

    Variable

    All Academic Schools 2

    2

    All Elected Member Constituencies 3

    Variable

    Administrative/Support/Technical Staff

    1

    Total of Elected Members

    28+

Total Membership = 55+