Terms of reference

• The committee will publicise the awards and invite nominations, with students, in particular, being encouraged to put names forward.

• Nominations should be accompanied by a brief supporting paper.

• The committee shall first establish whether a prima facie case has been established. If this is established, the committee will then seek each candidate's permission to discuss the nominations more widely, eg. by consultation with students, academic colleagues, Head of School et al. as seems desirable.

• The committee will make the Awards on behalf of Senate.

• Unsuccessful candidates may be nominated for Awards in subsequent years.

• Awards are presented to the winners at the Summer Award Ceremonies.

Procedural Rules

Appointment of Chair

The Chair will be the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching).

Membership

Membership of the Committee will consist of one representative elected by Academic Assembly, two past award winners nominated by the Chair and the Education Officer of the Students' Union.

Co-option

See Senate Standing Orders 16(ii) and (iii).

Alternates

See Senate Standing Orders 17(iii) and (iv).

Quorum

There shall be a quorum at meetings of one-third of membership. See Senate Standing Orders 16.

Rules for voting

There are no specified rules for voting.

Minutes

Minutes will be submitted to members and decisions shall be reported to Senate.

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