This section contains information and terms of reference of the University Executive Committee and sub-committees of the Academic Board.
The University Executive Committee operates to:
- advise the Vice-Chancellor on the strategic and operational leadership and management of the University. Key outcomes will be set out in the Vice-Chancellor’s report to the Board, providing accountability and transparency, with a clear audit-trail of decision-making.
For more information please contact the University Secretary Liz Bell Elizabeth.bell@stmarys.ac.uk.
View the University Executive Committee’s terms of reference and dates of meetings.
UEC Members
- Vice-Chancellor
- University Secretary and Director of Strategic Planning
- Executive Dean School of Medicine
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Provost & Chief Academic Officer
- Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education
- Director of Commercial and Community
- Development Director
- Student Life President
- Director of Marketing Comms and Digital Engagement
- Interim Dean of Faculty of Sport, Technology and Health Sciences
- Dean of Education & Outcomes
- Director of Estates and Campus Services
- Director of International Engagement, Student Recruitment and Admissions
- Pro-Vice Chancellor (Enterprise) & Chief Financial Officer
- Director of HR & Legal Services
- Chief Executive Officer, Students’ Union
- Director of Student Operations
- Financial Controller
- Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange.
Committee Secretary: Executive Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor
Meetings: The Committee shall meet six times a year.
Reporting to Academic Board, the Committee operates to ensure alignment with the University’s Vision and Academic Strategies, advising on innovation(s) and regulatory readiness.
Further, the Committee maintains oversight in respect of the University’s taught and collaborative programme provision, academic strategies, policies, regulations and frameworks relating to learning, teaching, assessment, quality assurance and educational outcomes.
The Committee also maintains oversight of student outcomes, success, academic support and the enhancement of the learning and teaching experience across all student groups.
View Academic Strategy and Student Experience Committee and sub-Committees Terms of Reference and Membership 2025-26 (to follow)
Academic Strategy and Student Experience Committee sub-Committees:
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4.2i Faculty Quality, Curriculum and Student Experience Committee (FSTHS)
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4.2ii Faculty Quality, Curriculum and Student Experience Committee (FABLET)
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4.2iii Education and Student Outcomes Committee (ESOC)
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4.2iv Apprenticeships Quality Board (AQB)
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Reporting to Academic Board, this Committee serves to maintain oversight of the approval, implementation, and monitoring of academic partnership activity across the University.
View the Academic Partnerships Committee Terms of Reference and Membership 2025/26 (to follow)
Reporting to Academic Board, the purpose of the Committee is to promote and report on developments to the Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy, Ethics, targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to Research.
The Committee operates to foster a culture of Research Excellence and Knowledge Exchange and is responsible for overseeing research-related policies, strategies and initiatives.
View the Research and Knowledge Exchange Terms of Reference and Membership 2025/26 (to follow)
Faculty sub-committees
Reporting to Academic Board, the Committee operates to consider developments of the university’s academic portfolio, to approve proposals for new, existing and changes to award titles, course closures and pauses to recruitment. As part of an integrated approach to portfolio developments, the Committee will also monitor the performance of existing courses to support curriculum innovations based on relevant data sets, market insights and finances. The Committee will align to new developments based on market intelligence, strategic goals, and workforce planning needs.
View Portfolio Development Committee Terms of Reference and Membership 2025/26 (to follow).
Download the full Academic Committee Structure 2025/26