Council is the University's governing body and is responsible for the educational character and mission of the University, the approval of annual estimates of income and expenditure, the appointment of senior staff, and the Articles of Association (revised September 2011) that set out the formal governance arrangements of the University.
Governance Review
In July 2010 the University commissioned an independent review of the effectiveness of Council. A report summarising the recommendations in the review and the work undertaken to address them is available here.
Council currently comprises 18 members:
- 14 external members;
- 4 members from the University community, including the Vice-Chancellor, representatives for both academic and support members of staff, and the President of the Students' Union.
Council members are required to declare any interests on appointment and during their term of office. If you wish to view the register of interests, please contact Penny Gravestock, Assistant Secretary to Council on 01242 714184.
Council and its Committees
Council has created the following committees to assist in its work:
- Audit Committee
- Employment Committee and Employment Policy Committee
- Governance and Nominations Committee
- Honorary Awards Committee
- Remuneration Committee
- Finance and General Purposes Committee.
Chairs and Officers of University Council and Council Committees
Further Information
Review of Academic Governance Report
Governance Review Update, February 2012
HE Glossary and Acronyms
Useful Links
Foundation Fellows
Details of Honorary Award Recipients
Honorary Award Nomination Form 2012
Contact Details
For further information please contact:
Academic Registrar and Clerk to Council: Julie Thackray
For general enquiries in the first instance, please contact:
Penny Gravestock
Assistant Secretary to Council
Fullwood House
University of Gloucestershire
The Park
Cheltenham
GL50 2RH
Tel: 01242 714184
Email: pennygravestock@glos.ac.uk