Definition of Terms
Common terms
Strategy, policy, regulations,
procedures, note of guidance etc
‘Strategy’ means a
substantial statement of the overall direction that the University
wishes to take, or the direction to be pursued in a given academic
or operational area of work, and of the broad means for taking such
a direction. It is approved by the Board of Governors or
Senate or a committee explicitly delegated with powers of
approval.
‘Objectives’ means the list
of targets which constitute the realisation of the strategy.
‘Policy’ means a statement of
the principles by which an academic or operational area of work is
managed, by which staff are employed and students are taught and
supported. It is approved by the Board of Governors or Senate
or a committee explicitly delegated with powers of approval.
‘Regulations’ means rules to
enact statutory requirements, University policy and the conferment
of awards. They are approved by the Board of Governors or
Senate or a committee explicitly delegated with powers of
approval.
‘Procedures’ means processes
for holding formal meetings, for handling cases concerning
individual employees and students such as appeals and grievances,
or for decision-taking which does not involve a meeting or
hearing. They are approved by the Board of Governors or
Senate or a committee explicitly delegated with powers of approval
or the Vice-Chancellor or nominee with delegated powers.
‘Note of guidance’ means an
authorised explanatory note which accompanies a ‘policy’,
‘regulation’ or procedure’ to assist in its operation. It has
no regulatory status.
‘Scheme’ means a
statement of University strategy and policy which relates directly
to statutory requirements concerning equality, diversity and
non-discrimination.