Bowland College - Governance

Governance

The University Statutes require the College Syndicate to be formally responsible for the strategic governance of the College. The Principal chairs the College Syndicate, comprising all senior members of the College plus the current JCR Executive Officers. The Junior Common Room annually elects three other Syndicate members from its ranks. Meeting at least once a year, the Syndicate has overall responsibility for the strategic development and governance of the College, including the welfare of the student members and disciplinary matters. It may also discuss general matters relating to Colleges and the University as they arise, and report College views to University Senate, the governing academic body of the University.

In practice, most decisions relating to the day-to-day running of the College are discussed and determined at Management Committee meetings. The Management Committee reports to the Syndicate. Equal numbers of senior- and junior-members sit on this committee.

All Senior College Officers and JCR Executive Officers are members and there are also a number of elected places, which allow individual senior and junior members of the College to have their views and opinions heard. Meetings are held at approximately five-week intervals in term time and items for discussion come forward from individuals, the JCR, the Syndicate and the University.