Chancellor's Prize Committee terms of reference

The terms of reference for the Chancellor's Prize Committee, including its primary responsibilities and procedural rules.

Terms of reference

The nominated student should have demonstrated academic excellence, together with a contribution to the life, academic reputation and general work of the University. The committee will bear in mind the availability of other awards (academic prizes, sporting, musical and artistic awards/prizes and for service to the community); additionally, officers of the Students' Union may already have been seen to be honoured by their election to these posts.
Supporting documents and references from sources outside the nominee's Department will be accepted and considered by the Chancellor's Prize Committee in the selection process. Personal Tutors, Directors of Studies or Heads of Department/School of Management may be approached for further information before a final decision is made.

Procedures Rules

Appointment of Chair

The Chair of the Committee is the Vice-Chancellor or a nominee.

Membership

Membership shall consist of three Professors to represent different academic disciplines, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, plus President of the Students' Union (by invitation).

Co-option

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

Alternates

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

Rules for Voting

There are no specified rules for voting.

Minutes

Minutes are submitted to members and decisions are reported to Senate.

Version information

Owner: Chancellor's Prize Committee
Version number:
Approval Date: 11 November 1992
Approved By: Senate
Date of last review: 11 November 1992