Chapter 3 – Policy Implications for Gaelic - University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh
The University Court
D2
2 July 2012
Annual Report of the Senate Committees
Brief description of the paper, including statement of relevance to the University’s strategic plans and
priorities where relevant
This is the third annual report of the four Senate committees: Curriculum and Student Progression,
Learning & Teaching, Quality Assurance and Researcher Experience. It reports on activity this year
and proposes strategic priorities for 2012/13 and beyond.
Action requested
Court is invited to note the major items of committee business from 2011/12 and to approve the
strategic issues proposed for discussion during the next academic year and beyond.
Resource Implications
Does the paper have resource implications? Yes
There will be resource implications in committee and task group operation. Resource implications of
proposals and decisions emerging from this work will be detailed in specific papers about proposals.
Risk Assessment
Does the paper include a risk analysis? There are risks if certain projects, e.g. projects related to
ELIR, are not completed due to sector compliance requirements.
Equality and Diversity
Does the paper have equality and diversity implications? No
Freedom of Information
Can this paper be included in open business? Yes
Originator of the paper
Conveners of the Committees of Senatus:
Professor David Argyle/Professor Jeremy Bradshaw (REC)
Director of Academic Standards & Quality Assurance Dr Tina Harrison (QAC)
Vice Principal Professor Dai Hounsell (LTC)
Assistant Principal Dr Sue Rigby (CSPC)
29 May 2012