Regulation Sub-Committee
A sub-committee of the University Learning and Teaching Committee
About
Purpose of the Committee
Regulation Sub-Committee (RSC) is a sub-committee of the Learning and Teaching Committee. It has a remit that spans the development and security of all academic University Regulations and the maintenance of academic standards. RSC ensures consistent academic standards across the University through monitoring, review, and enhancement of the University’s regulatory framework, taking into account the implications of external bodies, policy, and changes in University strategy and practice.
Waivers of Regulations
RSC is responsible for considering requests for waivers of regulations. You can find more information about waiver of regulations here.
If you wish to apply for a waiver of regulations, please visit the Waiver of Regulations Applications page.
Exemptions to Regulations
RSC is also responsible for considering requests to exempt programmes from University regulations. If you wish to apply for an exemption to regulations, please contact Adam Hewitt.
Reports to
Committees and Groups that report to this Committee
RSC operates a number of working groups to review specific regulatory issues, varying on a year-to-year basis. In 2021/22, the following working groups fall within the remit of RSC:
- Degree Algorithm & Borderline Calculations Working Group
- Moderation Regulations Working Group
- Micro-Credentials Working Group
- Exceptional Circumstances Logistics Working Group
Membership and Terms of Reference
You can find a full Membership list in the document below, or you can view members by area in the table further down this page.
You can find more details information about this committee in the Terms of Reference below.
- RSC Chair and Secretary
Name Chair Professor Chris Langley Deputy Chair Adam Hewitt Secretary Adam Hewitt - RSC Membership by Area Represented
Area Represented Member BSS Emma Szurminski HLS Helen Cameron EDU Adam Hewitt EPS David Leach HLS Chris Langley BSS Gayatri Patel PASC Representative Olivia Hunt Student and Academic Services Alison Levey Students' Union (Education) Adora Wong Students' Union Richard Broome Students' Union (Welfare) Sana Azhar Membership of Working Groups by Area Represented
Degree Algorithm & Borderline Calculations Working Group
Representation Member
EDU Adam Hewitt BSS Gayatri Patel BSS Lara Gee EPS David Leach HLS Chris Langley (Chair) HLS Alan Goddard HLS Amy Sheppard Careers & Placements TBC Student's Union TBC Moderation Regulations Working Group
Representation Member Chair Goudi Poursharif BSS Gayatri Patel BSS Lara Gee BSS Chris Umfreville EDU Adam Hewitt EPS Panos Doss EPS Patrick Geoghegan HLS Alan Goddard HLS Robert Nash Micro-Credentials Working Group
Representation Member
Chair Adam Hewitt BSS Keith Schofield EPS Goudi Poursharif HLS Rachel Shaw HLS Trevor Knight Operations Simon Willans Quality Deborah Trayhurn Careers & Placements Julie Stonall Marketing Emma Mason Exceptional Circumstances Logistics Working Group
Representation Member
Co-Chair Suki Phull Co-Chair Emma Szurminski BSS Lara Gee BSS Gayatri Patel BSS Hayley Holdcroft BSS Nikki Jones EDU Adam Hewitt EPS Vicky Bond EPS Diane Markley EPS Fred Gallagher HLS Lucy Russell HLS Sarah Jones CSS Kirsty Howard CSS Charlotte Tench - RSC Meetings
This committee meets a minimum of four times per academic year, with additional meetings scheduled as and when required.
Dates for 2022/23
This committee is scheduled to meet on the following dates:
Date Time Room 6 September 2022 10:30 - 12:30 MS Teams 16 November 2022 10:00 - 13:00 MS Teams 15 March 2023 10:00 - 13:00 MS Teams 11 May 2023 10:00 - 14:00 TBC News and Updates
The dates for the 2022/23 Exam Board Briefings have been confirmed as:
Exam Board Briefings
Date Time Location/Delivery Wednesday 23rd November 2022 14:00 – 15:30 MS Teams Thursday 12th January 2023 11:00 – 12:30 MS Teams Wednesday 10th May 2023 14:00 – 15:30 MS Teams Tuesday 16th May 2023 14:00 – 15:30 MS Teams Exam Board Briefings for both UG and PG boards are now combined and delivered in a single session, so please feel free to attend any session for which you are available.
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Previous Meeting Minutes:
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