Governance

This Committee develops and oversees quality assurance policies and procedures, reviews the quality of academic programmes and ensures that academic standards are managed and maintained.

This committee gives reassurance to the Senate that all students admitted to the College are admitted in accordance with the Admissions Policy, and that all students who are awarded an RCA degree have met the required standards for such an award.

This Committee ensures Council gains the assurance they need on governance, risk management and the integrity of the financial statements, as well as other elements of the Annual Report and Accounts.

The Honours Committee is a joint committee of Council and Senate and makes recommendations to Senate and Council for the conferral of Honorary Degrees

Investment Committee is a sub-Committee of Planning & Resources Committee

The nomination committee examines the skills and characteristics needed on Council and makes recommendations for its membership.

The Committee’s remit encompasses oversight of the planning, funding and financial performance of all the College’s resources, including its funds and investments, staffing, estate and intellectual property.

This committee determines fair and appropriate pay for Senior officers of College staff in accordance with the Higher Education Senior Staff Remuneration Code, the requirements of charity law, and the principles of fairness, independence and transparency.

The Research Ethics Committee oversee ethics policies and compliance, advising researchers on legal, moral and other ethical matters. The Committee seeks to foster and uphold a culture of ethical, responsible research and research integrity in the College’s research and postgraduate activities.

The Research Ethics Network is a community that supports the Research Ethics Committee in developing institutional guidelines and policy, reviews research ethics applications from staff and PgR students, and exchanges knowledge and good practice about research ethics, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

The Research & Innovation Committee is a sub-committee of the Senate, which develops and oversees Research, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation (RKEI) policies and procedures, reviews the quality of RKEI activities, and ensures the development and implementation of the College’s RKEI Strategy.

The REF Strategy Group provides recommendations and advice to the Research & Innovation Committee on the College’s preparations for the Research Excellence Framework (REF).