QPC Terms of Reference and Constitution


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Quality & Performance Committee Terms of Reference and Constitution

Terms of Reference 1.

To consider and advise the Corporation on the academic performance of the College, including student achievements, satisfaction, retention and attendance rates and destinations, benchmarking and performance indicator data.

2.

To consider and advise the Corporation on strategies, action plans and targets in relation to the academic performance of the College.

3.

To consider and advise the Corporation on the development of teaching and learning strategies and practices, and on the quality of learner experience.

4.

To consider and advise the Corporation on arrangements for self-assessment, development planning, inspection and quality assurance.

5.

To ensure a rigorous self-assessment process, with governor attendance at validation meetings as necessary.

6.

To consider and advise the Corporation on the range, adequacy and sufficiency of the College’s curriculum offer.

7.

As part of the Corporation’s responsibility for setting a framework for the pay and conditions of members of staff other than the holders of senior posts, to consider and advise the Corporation on the adequacy of the College’s arrangements for performance management, staff appraisal and professional development.

8.

To consider, review and make recommendations to the Corporation on the College Charter.

9.

To undertake such duties and tasks as may be delegated by the Corporation from time to time.

Constitution Membership 1.

The Committee shall comprise 9 members appointed by the Corporation.

2.

The Principal shall be ex-officio a member of the Committee.

3.

The number of members of the Committee who are not members of the Corporation shall not exceed 20% of the membership number of the Committee.

Chair of the Committee 1.

The Chair of the Committee shall be a member of the Corporation appointed by the Corporation.

2.

If the Chair is absent from a meeting, the Committee shall appoint one of their number as Chair for the meeting, provided that the member chosen is other than the Principal or a staff or student member or a member who is not a member of the Corporation.

Quorum The quorum for meetings of the Committee shall be at least 40% of the membership number of the Committee. Access to and Attendance at Committee Meetings 1.

Any question in respect of allowing access to meetings by persons other than members of the Committee, the Clerk and other senior postholders shall be decided by the Committee at the relevant meeting.

2.

The Committee may require or invite other College managers, staff, professional advisers or other parties to be in attendance at meetings or parts thereof as appropriate.

Regularity of Meetings The Committee shall be scheduled to meet at least twice a year. Clerking of the Committee The Clerk to the Corporation shall normally act as Clerk to the Committee, but may designate a suitably qualified Deputy when necessary and appropriate; such designation to concur with the provisions of the Instrument of Government. Reporting and Publication of Committee Business 1.

The business undertaken by the Committee shall be reported to the Corporation through a report to each meeting of the Corporation setting out the Committee’s recommendations and key actions/discussion points.

2.

The Committee’s papers, other than those received in draft form, shall be published unless a specific decision to exclude from publication is taken by the Committee, in which case the reason will be recorded. Papers received in draft form shall normally be withheld from publication in order to avoid possible confusion between draft and final versions. Should the Committee decide to publish a paper in draft form, the reason will be recorded.