University Executive Board (2008-present)

• UEB

Terms of Reference:
1. Articulate and approve University-level strategies, policies and plans (Faculty and Corporate Services). Where appropriate, UEB will recommend approval of certain University-level strategies to the Court of Governors.
2. Monitor the effectiveness of University-level strategies, policies and plans.
3. Ensure the effective strategic management of the university’s financial, human and physical resources.
4. Set targets and benchmarks for the university and faculties, and monitor their achievement.
5. Advise on the preparation of the annual review and capital budgets for approval by the Finance and Property Committee and the Court of Governors.
6. Consider and make decisions on the allocation of resources to faculties, departments and units.
7. Assess and monitor Risk.
8. Approve the establishment and closure of multi-faculty Research Centres and other academic units.
9. Commission periodic environmental scanning to ensure the University remains responsive to national and international developments that could, or would affect the University’s reputation.

Terms of Reference 2019/20
The purpose of UEB is to:

1. Lead the development and mid-term review of the University Strategy.
2. Approve University-level strategies and policies as designated in the University’s strategy and policy matrix. Where appropriate, UEB will consider and recommend approval of certain University-level strategies and policies to the Court of Governors.
3. Monitor the effectiveness of the University Strategy and relevant University policies and plans.
4. Ensure the effective strategic management of the University’s financial, human and physical resources.
5. Set targets, key performance indicators, and benchmarks for the University, Colleges, and Professional Services.
6. Consider and agree the annual University budget, five-year forecast and fee proposals, prior to submission to the Finance and Property Committee for scrutiny and to the Court of Governors for approval.
7. Consider and agree major project budgets, within the scope of the Financial Regulations. Review post-evaluation reports for major projects, prior to submission to the Finance and Property Committee.
8. Maintain an overview of the University risk register, operational risk registers, and the schedule of mitigations. Identify new and defunct institutional risks related to the achievement of the objectives detailed in the University Strategy, and allocate risk owners. Respond to reports of risks escalated by Colleges and Professional Services.
9. Approve and monitor the effectiveness of the University’s business continuity plan.
10. Consider and approve changes to the organisational structure of the University and any resulting staff reductions.
11. Approve the establishment and closure of multi-College research institutes and other academic units outside of the College structure.
12. Consider and approve recommendations from the Curriculum Review and Innovation Committee for resources to invest in portfolio growth and innovation.
13. Receive reports on the work of, and respond to matters referred by, its sub-committees.
14. Commission periodic environmental scanning to ensure the University remains responsive to national and international developments that could or would affect the University’s reputation or business model.

2019/20 membership:
Vice-Chancellor (Chair), Deputy Vice-Chancellors x2, Pro Vice-Chancellors and Heads of Colleges x3, University Secretary and Chief Operating Officer.

Sub-committees c.2011: Academic Portfolio Review Group; Disability Services Forum; External Engagement Strategy Committee; Information Strategy Committee; International Committee; Marketing and Communications Strategy Committee; Safety, Health and Wellbeing Committee; Scholarships Committee; UW-WIUT Partnership Board; Westminster Group