The Board of Governors
The Board of Governors comprises 15 members including:
- The Principal
- 2 student members
- 1 member of the teaching staff
- 1 member of the non-teaching staff
Our external Governors are drawn from a range of backgrounds and experience. Our Governing Body works as a team to set the strategic direction of the College.
Their responsibilities are to:
- Determine and periodically review the educational character and mission of the institution and oversee its activities
- Approve the College’s quality strategy
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the College and the Corporation and safeguarding assets
- Approve the annual estimates of income and expenditure
- Appoint senior postholders and determine a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all staff
The Governing Body has scheduled meetings. In addition, if there are pressing matters they may call special meetings. The number of issues Governors need to discuss is immense, so to ensure that all of them are given proper consideration a committee system is used.
There are six standing committees as follows:
1. Board
2. Audit
3. Finance & General Purposes
4. Quality & Standards
5. Search
6. Remuneration
Board meetings usually take place 4 times in an academic year. Additionally the other committees will usually meet 3 times a year. All Governors are expected to attend and participate in as many meetings of the Board as possible and to join and support one of the Committees. Meeting are usually held at 5pm. Governors are also involved in College life through attendance at College events such as award evenings and plays.
Governor Vacancies
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The Board consists of ten external governors with a diverse range of skills and expertise in the public, private and voluntary sectors. The Board also includes the Principal, two staff governors and two student governors.
The Board works as a team to determine the strategy and future direction of the College. Its responsibilities include:
- Determining and periodically reviewing the educational character and mission of the College and overseeing its activities
- Approving the College’s quality strategy
- Ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the College and to safeguard assets
- Approving the annual estimates of income and expenditure
- Appointing senior postholders and to determine a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all staff
Board members are volunteers and on average attend eight meetings per academic year. Upon appointment, training is provided and on-going support is available throughout a governor’s term of office to ensure the role is a rewarding experience.
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a governor, please email Catherine.Shaw@riversidecollege.ac.uk
Governor Profiles
Click here to see the current Board of Governors at Riverside College.
Published Minutes
Click here to view the minutes of Governor meetings.
Key Documents
Instrument & Articles of Government