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

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

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

Professor G H Galbraith

Group Director of Finance

Mr A Moffat

Secretary and Registrar (Secretary to the Board)

Mr P E Waters

Head of Governance Services (Clerk to the Board)

Mrs A Courtney

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