University of Strathclyde Calendar 2008-09 Part 1 Staff Lists and General Regulations ISBN 1 85098 590 2 ISSN 0305-3180 © University of Strathclyde 2008 The University of Strathclyde is a registered trademark Printed by Bell & Bain Ltd, Glasgow The Calendar is published in four parts: Part 1 contains the University Charter, Statutes and Ordinances, together with staff lists, Regulations 1-7 and an Appendix (History of the University, Armorial Bearings, University Chairs and Honorary Graduates). Part 2 contains Regulations 15-17 covering the course regulations for undergraduate and integrated master’s degrees of the five Faculties and elective classes. Part 3 contains Regulations 19-30 covering the postgraduate, continuing education, sub-degree courses and prize regulations of the five Faculties. This edition of the Calendar is as far as possible up to date and accurate at 15 August 2008. Changes and restrictions are made from time to time and the University reserves the right to add, amend or withdraw courses and facilities, to restrict student numbers and to make any other alterations, as it may deem necessary and desirable. Changes are published by incorporation in the next edition of the University Calendar. Any queries about the contents of the University Calendar should be directed to the Editor of the University Calendar, Secretariat, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ (Telephone 0141 548 4967). Official Publications Calendar The University of Strathclyde Calendar is published annually in September, price £15 exclusive of packing. Copies are available from the Editor of the University Calendar, University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow G1 1XQ (Telephone 0141 548 4967). Annual Report The University Review is available free of charge from The Publications Officer, University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow G1 1XQ (Telephone 0141 552 4400). Prospectus Detailed information with regard to matters not fully dealt with in this Calendar is given in the University Prospectus which are available free of charge from the following: Undergraduate Prospectus: Schools and Colleges Liaison Service, University of Strathclyde, 50 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (Telephone 0141 548 2762) Postgraduate Prospectus: The Registry, University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow G1 1XQ (Telephone 0141 552 4400) Lifelong Learning Programme The University’s Centre for Lifelong Learning provides lifelong learning opportunities through part-time study via a variety of programmes including: • Extension Programme: open entry evening classes and Saturday morning language classes • Continuing Professional Development: classes to help professional employees cope with changing aspects of technology and legislation • Learning in Later Life Programme: daytime classes for older adults • Access to Degree Courses: the Pre-Entry Certificate for the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences and the Law School; Pathfinder classes, to prepare students for the Pre-Entry Certificate course; Inreach classes for senior pupils in schools to encourage progression to University study • Part-time Credit Accumulation Programmes for Continuing Personal Education: including evening, daytime and Saturday morning classes in languages, cultural studies, information technology and applied arts, selected from the Extension Programme and the Learning in Later Life Programme • Town and Gown Lectures: a programme of evening lectures of interest to the general public. For further information contact The Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Strathclyde, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE (Telephone 0141 548 2132/2735). Contents Staff Lists Officers of the University 19 Faculty of Science 20 Faculty of Engineering 30 Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences 41 Strathclyde Business School 48 Faculty of Education 56 University Academic Units 65 Emeritus Professors 66 University Services 69 Staff in Administration 75 The General Convocation 82 The Court: Membership 88 The Court: Standing Committees 89 The Senate 90 The Senate: Standing Committees 92 University Charter 93 The Schedule 100 Statutes 100 I Definitions 100 II Members of the University 100 III The Chancellor 101 IV The Principal 101 V The Vice-Principal and Pro-Vice Principal 101 VI Deputy Principal 102 VII Appointment of Academic Staff 102 VIII The Secretary 102 IX The Librarian 102 X Other Staff 102 XI The Auditors 102 XII The General Convocation 103 XIII The Court 106 XIV The Senate 109 XV The Schools of Study and the Boards of Study 111 XVI The Deans of the Schools of Study 112 XVII Honorary Degrees 112 XVIII Congregations 112 XIX Academic Congress 112 XX Periods of Study Before Graduation 112 XXI Ordinances 113 XXII Removal of Certain Officers and Members 113 XXIII Academic Staff 114 XXIV Retirement of Members of Staff 126 XXV Service of Notices and Documents 127 XXVI Acts During Vacancies 127 Ordinances 128 1 Student Membership of the University 128 2 Faculties and Schools 128 3 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates 128 4 Higher Degrees 131 5 Award of Degrees, Diplomas, etc 131 6 Examiners and Examinations 132 7 University and Faculty Academic Officers 133 8 Emeritus, Visiting and Honorary Professorships and Promotions to Professorships 133 9 The Students Association 134 10 Joint Committees of Court and Senate 135 11 Notice of Meetings 135 12 Student Discipline 135 13 The Academic Year 136 14 Graduates and Former Students Association 136 15 Elections to Senate 136 16 Appointment of Academic and Related Staff 138 17 Staff Discipline 139 18 Staff Grievances 143 Regulations 146 1 Constitutional Regulations 146 1.1 University Management Committee 146 1.2 Committees of Court 146 1.4 Faculties, Boards of Study and Departments 150 1.5 Committees of Senate 152 1.6 Regulations for Committees of Senate 157 1.7 Constitution of Boards of Study 158 1.8 Constitution of Joint Boards of Study 161 1.10 Constitution and Procedure of Boards of Examiners for First Degrees 164 1.11 Regulations for Summoning Adjourned Meetings 167 1.12 Use of the Seal 168 1.13 Heads of Departments 168 1.14 Departmental Committees 169 1.16 Regulations for the Appointment (other than under Statutes IV and VIII) of Administrative Staff 170 1.17 Election under Statute XIII of Non-Teaching Staff to Membership of the University Court171 2 Requirements for Entrance to Undergraduate Courses 173 3 Library Regulations 174 4 Examination Regulations for All Instructional Courses 181 5 Regulations for Student Discipline 185 6 Miscellaneous Regulations 195 6.1 Residence Regulations 195 6.2 Regulations Governing Non Graduating Students 195 6.3 Regulations Governing Academic Dress 195 6.4 Regulations Governing Registration for Student Membership of the University and General Regulations Affecting Student Membership 199 General Regulations 200 6.5 Statement of Health and Safety Policy 200 6.7 Access to University Premises - John Anderson Campus 202 6.9 Data Protection Act 206 6.10 Regulations Governing the Hearing of Student Appeals by the Appeals Committee of Senate 206 6.11 Regulations Governing Use of Computing Facilities and Resources 208 6.12 Regulations Governing Complaints from Students 216 6.13 Copyright 216 7 Fees 216 7.1 Payment of Fees 216 7.2 Tuition Fees 216 Members of Staff 227 7.9 Residence Fees 229 8 Awards 247 8.1 Postgraduate Studentships Funded by the University 247 8.2 Undergraduate Scholarships Funded by the University 251 8.3 Studentships 253 8.4 Travel Awards 261 8.5 Prizes and Minor Awards 264 APPENDIX 289 THE UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE 289 Significant Dates 293 Armorial Bearings 295 Mace 296 University Chairs 297 Honorary Graduates 317 Calendar of Dates 2008/2009 and Provisional Dates 2009/2010 2008 SUMMER TERM AUGUST M T W TH F 1 M 4 T 5 W 6 Resit Diet of Examinations begins (normally two weeks duration) TH 7 Ethics Committee (am) F 8 M 11 T 12 W 13 TH 14 F 15 M 18 Property and Space Management Group (pm) T 19 W 20 TH 21 F 22 M 25 Deadline for return of Undergraduate Degree Examinations marks to Registry T 26 W 27 TH 28 General Examination Boards F 29 General Examination Boards SEPTEMBER M 1 Audit Committee (pm) General Examination Boards T 2 Academic Policy Committee (am) General Examination Boards W 3 Senate Agenda Meeting (am) TH 4 Ethics Committee (am) F 5 Deadline for enrolment for graduation in November M 8 'Decide Strathclyde' Open Day – John Anderson Campus (evening) T 9 University Management Committee (am) 'Decide Strathclyde' Open Day – John Anderson & Jordanhill Campuses (am & pm) W 10 Business Committee of Senate (am) TH 11 New Staff Induction (am) Teaching Infrastructure Strategy Group (am) F 12 M 15 T 16 Estates Strategy Committee (pm) Court Officers Meeting (pm) Research & Knowledge Transfer Strategy Committee (pm) W 17 Senate Final Briefing (am) SENATE (pm) TH 18 Post Senate (am) F 19 Staff Committee (pm) 8 M 22 Registration begins (9.30 am - 4.00 pm) T 23 University Management Committee (am) Business Ventures Group (pm) Study Skills Induction Programme – Law, Arts & Social Sciences (am) Welcome Ceremony for new students (pm) W 24 Quality Monitoring Committee (pm) Study Skills Induction Programme – Science (am) Orientation for International Students (3-5 pm) TH 25 Senior Officers Away Day F 26 HUB (pm) Senior Officers Away Day Student Recruitment Group (pm) First Semester begins – Main Registration Period ends M 29 UNIVERSITY CLOSED WEEK 1 T 30 Student Experience Committee (am) Sub Board for Information Engineering Ordinances & Regulations Committee (pm) OCTOBER W 1 Statutory Advisory Committee