The University Council looks after:
- Academic Governance & Student Outcomes
- Audit & Risk Management
- Nominations & Governance Review
- Planning & Resources
- Senior Salaries
- University Mission
The Council is comprised of foundation members:
- The Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Chester
- The Very Reverend the Dean of Chester
- The Vice-Chancellor
- The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
- Seven members with experience in the professions, commercial, industrial or educational life
And non-foundation members:
- The President of the Students' Union
- One member of the Academic Staff
- One member of the professional services staff
- Seven persons with experience in the professions, commercial, industrial or educational life
The University of Chester is always seeking to recruit new members of its University Council, or Governing Body. Council members are a highly dedicated group of local people who work on a voluntary basis to set the University’s mission, vision and character, and to oversee its progress, financial health and the quality of all it does. Further details of the role of a member of the University Council can be found in the 'Role of a University Council member' document.
Key Documents
Instrument & Articles of Government
Committee Structure
Membership
Statement of Primary Responsibilities
Terms of Reference
Register of Interests
Minutes of University Council Meetings
Academic Year 2021/2022
Academic Year 2020/2021
University Council Extraordinary Meeting Minutes (10th September 2020).pdf
University Council Minutes (24th November 2020).pdf
University Council Extraordinary Meeting Minutes (19th January 2021).pdf
University Council Extraordinary Meeting Minutes (9th February 2021).pdf
University Council Minutes (23rd March 2021).pdf
University Council Minutes (6th July 2021).pdf
Academic Year 2019/2020