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 – 1 January 2013
Independent members
Mrs J L Connell (Chairman)
His Honour Judge Baker
Ms Y Batliwala
Mr R Beazley
Mr P L Block
Mr D J Goodridge
Mr C J Gordon
Mr A P Graham
Mr J K Heywood
Mr N F Matthews
Mr G Morrison
Mr J F H Park
Vice-Chancellor of the University
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
Ms E Masefield
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 S D Harrison-Barker
Co-opted members serving on a personal basis
Mr R I N Gordon
Dr D A Neil
Co-opted member knowledgeable in health education and developments
Miss J L McCue
Officers in attendance
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Group Director of Finance
Mr A Moffat
Secretary and Registrar (Secretary to the Board)
Head of Governance Services (Clerk to the Board)
Mrs A Courtney