Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Higher Degrees Committee (fl.1973-1987)
Parallel form(s) of name
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
Dates of existence
fl.1973-1987
History
Established in 1973 by the Academic Council, meets once a term and more frequently as necessary.
Places
Legal status
Functions, occupations and activities
Terms of Reference: to assess candidates for research degrees; to assess the requirements of research degrees; consider proposals for external examiners and examination arrangements; make recommendations on matters of general policy regarding higher degrees; ensure compatibility with the procedures of the CNAA will be maintained.
Mandates/sources of authority
Internal structures/genealogy
Members: chairman and deputy chairman from directorate, 3 members nominated by each Faculty Board, though not necessarily members of the Faculty Board, co-opted persons as appropriate. 1/3 of members to retire each year.
General context
Relationships area
Related entity
Academic Council (1970-present) (1970-present)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
hierarchical
Type of relationship
Academic Council (1970-present) receives from Higher Degrees Committee (fl.1973-1987)
Dates of relationship
fl.1973-1987