The University of Sheffield
Governance

Induction Information for Members of the Council & Lay Members of Council Committees

This information is intended to provide an introduction to the University for members of the Council and for lay members of Council Committees. If you require further information please contact either me (email: registrar@sheffield.ac.uk, tel 0114 222 1101) or Susan Stephens (email: s.m.stephens@sheffield.ac.uk, tel 0114 222 1208) and we will be pleased to help.

Dr Philip K Harvey
Registrar and Secretary

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY – GENERAL INFORMATION
University facts and figures University facts and figures
Historical note Historical note
Location map Location map
University Departments List of University Departments
Prospectuses Undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses

GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY
University Committee Structure The University Committee Structure for 2012-13
Committee memberships and terms of reference Committee memberships and terms of reference
Council Members List of Council Members for 2012-13
University Statutes Statutes of the University, including those relating to the membership and powers of the Council
University Calendar The Calendar of the University, including the Charter, Ordinances and Regulations of Council
Statement of Primary Responsibilities Statement of Primary Responsibilities of the Council
Council papers and minutes Council papers and minutes
Review of the Effectiveness of the Council Report on the Review of the Effectiveness of the Council (2010)
Strategic Plan 2010-15 Strategic Plan 2010-15, including institutional KPIs
Corporate Planning Statement Corporate Planning Statement
Financial Control and Governance Financial Control and Governance
Annual Report and Financial Statements Annual Report and Financial Statements
Risk Management University Risk Management policy and process

EXTERNAL PUBLICATIONS
CUC Guide for Members of Higher Education Governing Bodies Committee of University Chairs Guide for Members of Higher Education Governing Bodies (March 2009). This includes the Governance Code of Practice and General Principles.
Financial Memorandum between HEFCE and institutions Financial Memorandum between HEFCE and institutions
A shared strategy for relationship management between HEFCE and institutional governing bodies A shared strategy for relationship management between HEFCE and institutional governing bodies
Leadership Foundation: governance web pages A website designed for University Governors, with links to a range of resources.
Leadership Foundation Governor Development Programme Information on the Leadership Foundation Governor Development Programme.
Leadership Foundation: Getting to Grips Series Resources for Governors of UK Universities and Colleges of Higher Education, Getting to Grips Series (Leadership Foundation, January 2009). These guides cover Academic Standards, Quality & the Student Experience, Audit, Estates and Infrastructure, Finance, Human Resources, Internationalisation, Research & Knowledge Transfer, and Risk.
Equality and Diversity Governing bodies, equality and diversity: A handbook for governors of higher education institutions (Leadership Foundation / Equality Challenge Unit, April 2009).