school of textiles and design - Heriot-Watt University

2. To ensure that safe operating procedures are in place in the School to cover all aspects of
work;
3. To ensure that all risks involved in work are properly assessed and the potential hazards
identified and controls properly implemented;
4. To ensure that records of equipment (inventory, safety checks, risk assessments, etc) are
accurately maintained
5. To advise the Head of School on:
- the implementation of the School’ safety plan;
- the results of safety audits in the School;
- reviews of health and safety performance in the School;
6. To report to the Campus Health & Safety Committee.
2(D) MARKETING FORUM
Chairman:
Ms F Duff
Membership: Professor A Harley, Mrs F Waldron, Mr M Timmins, Mr M Parker, Mrs C Fenton, Dr A
Fotheringham, Dr L Macintyre, Mrs M Collins, Dr B kalkreuter, Mr I McInnes, Mrs R
Paterson, Ms E Quinn, Ms J Scott, Mrs J Smith, Dr R Spark and Ms V Bannerman.
Meetings:
Twice per semester. The meetings are minuted.
Functions:
The general marketing functions are:
1. To develop and co-ordinate a marketing strategy for the School in line with the University’s
strategy.
2. To develop and co-ordinate marketing/publicity initiatives for the School.
3. To co-ordinate publicity opportunities of the School’s activities with the Press and PR to
ensure maximum coverage, both within and external to the University.
4. To co-ordinate the preparation of publicity materials, ensuring that they follow University and
School branding.
5. To establish spending priorities for recruitment and marketing from the allocated budget.
6. To co-ordinate the development of the School’s Web pages through the Web Strategy Group.
7. To co-ordinate the development of all publicity materials and course literature within the
School.
8. To co-ordinate Open Days in liaison with the University’s Recruitment & Admissions Office.
9. To liaise with Corporate Communications and School Staff in the preparation of the School’s
Entries in the UG and PG prospectuses.
10. To stimulate the recruitment of overseas UG and PG students, in collaboration with the
International Office.
11. To stimulate the recruitment of taught PG students.
2(E) TECHNICAL STAFF COMMITTEE