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Board of Governors

The role and responsibilities of the Board of Governors are set out in detail in the Instrument and Articles of Government approved by the Privy Council.

These give effect to the Further and Higher Education Act (1992) under the terms of which the institution achieved university status in 1992.

The Board of Governors Committee Structure gives detailed governance information.

Membership - 4 October 2013

Independent members       

  • Mr R Beazley (Chairman)
  • His Honour Michael Baker
  • Ms Y Batliwala
  • Mr D J Goodridge
  • Mr C J Gordon
  • Mr J K Heywood
  • Professor A J Hunter
  • Dr J M Knott
  • Mr G Morrison         

Vice-Chancellor of the University

  • Professor Q A McKellar

A teacher of the University nominated by the Academic Board following election by the academic staff as a whole

  • Dr L Mitchell          

A student nominated by the Trustees of the University of Hertfordshire Students' Union

  • Mr M Gillett

Co-opted member having experience in the provision of education

  • Professor Sir Graeme Davies

Co-opted member of the professional staff nominated by the professional staff by means of an election by the professional staff as a whole

  • Mrs P M Morton

Co-opted members serving on a personal basis

  • Mr R I N Gordon

Co-opted member knowledgeable in health education and developments       

  • Miss J L McCue

Officers in attendance

  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Professor I G Campbellroup Finance Director
  • Group Finance Director - Mr A Moffat
  • Secretary and Registrar (Secretary to the Board) - Mrs S C Grant
  • Head of Governance Services (Clerk to the Board) - Mrs A Courtney

Join us

The University is always pleased to consider expressions of interest from prospective candidates for membership of the Board of Governors.

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