Scotland
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In Scotland, the Senatus Academicus is the supreme academic body of an ancient university, given legal authority by the Universities (Scotland) Acts. The Senatus is responsible for authorising degree programmes, issuing degrees to graduands and honorary recipients, and for the discipline of students. Membership includes ex officio and elected members, and generally comprises:
Ex officio
- The Principal (President of the Senate)
- Vice-Principals
- The Secretary of Court
- Deans of Faculties
- Professors of the University
- Heads of Academic Departments
- Directors of Academic Services (e.g. Library)
- Student members
At the University of Glasgow, the Clerk of Senate (whose office is equivalent to that of a Vice-Principal) and Secretary of Court are also ex officio members of the Senate.
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