Academic Council Standing Committee

What role does Academic Council Standing Committee play? 

Academic Council Standing Committee is a sub-Committee of Academic Council with responsibility for oversight of the maintenance of academic standards and regulations in the operational aspects of academic affairs and academic policy, including the approval of PhD reports, Exam Board recommendations, approval of new programmes and major changes to programmes, Boards of Assessors for academic posts, and approval of External Examiners.

Academic Council Standing Committee has two sub-Committees, Academic Regulations Committee which oversees major changes to Marks and Standards, and meets infrequently as the need arises; and Graduate Studies Board which oversees all aspects of postgraduate research study at the University.

Terms of Reference for Academic Council Standing

Meeting dates

Thurs, 26 September 2024 (10am)

Tues, 19 November 2024 (10am)

Thurs, 23 January 2025 (10am)

Tues, 25 March 2025 (10am)

Tues, 03 June 2025 (10am)

Committee Support

Any queries in relation to Academic Council Standing should be directed to govandacademicaffairs@universityofgalway.ie.

Forms and Policies for Academic Council Standing

Link to Policies and Forms here 

Link to External Examiner online Portal here

Membership

The composition is effective from September 2024:

Academic Council Standing Membership September 2024