- Statutory Bodies & Committees

Programmes and Partnerships Approval Committee

The Programmes and Partnerships Approval Committee is responsible to Senate for detailed scrutiny of full proposals for new programmes, collaborative arrangements, student exchange arrangements, professional accreditations and major changes to programmes.

Secretary to the Committee: If you would like further information about the Programmes and Partnerships Approval Committee, please contact Wendy Hopkins (ext 3118, email W.Hopkins@bath.ac.uk).

Membership 2011/12
Terms of office expire on 31st July in the year stated.

Mr H White Chair, appointed by Senate
2013
Mr T J Ibell Associate Dean nominated by the Dean of Engineering & Design
2013
Professor J Copestake Associated Dean nominated by the Dean of Humanities & Social Sciences
2013
Professor G J Price Associate Dean nominated by the Dean of Science
2013
Dr N Kinnie Associate Dean nominated by the Dean and Head of School of Management
2013
Ms M Woodward Head of Learning Partnerships (Division for Lifelong Learning
ex-officio
Dr J Darling Director of Studies/Director of Teaching from the Faculty of Engineering and Design nominated by the Dean of Engineering and Design
2013
Dr M C Hayden Director of Studies/Director of Teaching from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences nominated by the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
2013
Dr M V Hejmadi Director of Studies/Director of Teaching from the Faculty of Science nominated by the Dean of Science
2013
Dr A Oke Director of Studies/Director of Teaching from the School of Management nominated by the Dean of the School of Management
2013
Ms S Ibbitson Representative of the Division for Lifelong Learning, nominated by the Director for Lifelong Learning
2013


The following Officers routinely attend meetings of the Committee:

Mr J Macdonald Head, Student Learning Experience and Quality, LTEO  
Mr J Arthur Senior Assistant Registrar (Student Records and Examinations Office)  
Mr A Howman Head of International Office, Registry  

The following may attend for particular items, subject to the approval of the Chair: External and Internal persons with relevant expertise to advise the Committee members of academic staff to present proposals to the committee

Terms of Reference
Approved by Senate 9th June 2010.

  1. To undertake detailed scrutiny for grant of full approval to new programmes (whether to be delivered by the University or a collaborative partner) and make recommendations to Senate accordingly.
     
  2. To consider and approve:

    1. requests for lighter touch paperwork and scrutiny requirements in relation to the full approval of new programmes (including variants of existing awards and new exit awards) and collaborative provision where the potential benefits are considered to outweigh the risks;
    2. the arrangements for the delivery of an existing programme by a collaborative partner, following detailed scrutiny of their capacity to meet University of Bath standards;
    3. the renewal of the arrangements for collaborative provision following detailed scrutiny of a collaborative partner’s capacity to maintain University of Bath standards in their delivery of the programme of study;
    4. proposals for new, modified or renewed exchange arrangements, following appropriate scrutiny;
    5. major changes to programmes of study (other than the withdrawal of programmes or collaborative provision);
    6. exemptions to the University’s academic infrastructure;
    7. professional accreditation submissions.
    8. in relation to the School of Management and the Division for Lifelong Learning, Degree Scheme Review outcomes and action plans and determination of the process for monitoring implementation of each action plan in line with expectations set out in the Quality Assurance Code of Practice.

Dates of Meetings

2011/12:

2010/11:

The minutes and summaries of meetings of the Programmes and Partnerships Approval Committee are not published here because they contain information which the University has declared will not be routinely published under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Further information about the Act (including the reasons why such information is exempt from publication) is available at http://www.bath.ac.uk/foi/faqs-staff-general.htm. If you have any queries about the business conducted by the Committee, please contact Wendy Hopkins (ext 3118, email W.Hopkins@bath.ac.uk).

Procedural Rules

Membership: The term of office for nominated members of the Committee is three years (renewable).  In the event that a nominated member ceases to be eligible to serve, a replacement to serve for the remainder of their term of office will be nominated (renewable).
Co-option: At the discretion of the Committee in accordance with Senate Standing Order 16.
Alternates: Permitted in accordance with Senate Standing Order 17.
Quorum: One third of the membership of the Committee (Senate Standing Order 16).
Rules for Voting: None
Minutes: Submitted to Senate, Academic Programmes Committee and Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee.       

Other relevant links/reference material:

  1. Schedule of business and papers deadline
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