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Management and Governance
Aston University received its
Royal Charter
from Queen Elizabeth II on 22 April 1966. The University is an exempt charity within the meaning of Schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is therefore exempt from registration with the Charities Commission. On 1 April 2018, the Office for Students became the principal regulator for those higher education institutions that are exempt charities.
The governance structure of the University is laid down in its
Charter
and
Statutes
from which both
Counci
l and
Senate
derive their powers. The Council and/or Senate have approved
Ordinances
and
Regulations
which provide direction and guidance for the operation of all areas of the University.
The Council is Aston's governing body, with ultimate responsibility for the affairs of the University. The Council is currently chaired by Aston's
Pro-Chancellor, Dame Yve Buckland, DBE
.
The University is led by the
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, Professor Alec Cameron
, who chairs the University Executive which is responsible for the day-to-day running of the University and the five academic Schools.
The Senate is responsible for the governance of all academic matters, subject to the powers of Council. It has overall responsibility for academic quality and standards and is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive.
The Council and Senate have established a number of
Committees
with delegated authority to undertake detailed work on their behalf.
The Council has approved a
Scheme of Delegation
which identifies the powers and responsibilities of Council and how these are delegated, primarily to its committees, the Executive, and the Senate and its sub-committees.
The
Convocation
is the body through which the University maintains influential contact with the wider community. The Convocation is chaired by Aston's
Chancellor, Sir John Sunderland
. It meets annually and its membership includes the University Council, Officers, academic staff, representatives of Students’ Union and Aston graduates, together with representatives of a wide range of external bodies. The Convocation appoints the Chancellor on the joint recommendation of the Council and the Senate. The Convocation typically receives presentations on the work of the University.
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