Overview of Academic Structure
The University is divided into 5 Faculties:
- Faculty of Arts, Professional & Social Studies
- Faculty of Education, Community & Leisure
- Faculty of Health & Applied Social Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Technology and Environment
The Faculties are responsible for strategic and operational planning and income and expenditure management. The Schools within each Faculty are responsible for the delivery of academic activity.
Teaching
Teaching is delivered through a modular framework to ensure consistency in quality and delivery across the University, and to give flexibility and choice to students. All programmes leading to LJMU Awards are expected to operate within the Academic Framework Regulations.
Academic Support Services
Student Services are responsible for all non-academic services provided for students. These services can be accessed via Student Zones where specialist staff assist and advise students throughout their programme of study. The services provided include; financial advice, welfare, counselling, careers advice, study support, disability advice, funding information and Chaplaincy.
http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/lea/index.htm
Research
Research is a core strategic activity of LJMU, impacting on and supporting all the objectives of the University. Research informs teaching and plays a key role in business. LJMU’s research profile and reputation have developed rapidly over the last few years and a commitment to see research develop and thrive is underpinned by the recognition that research is vital to the maintenance of a vibrant academic community.
http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/Research/index.htm
Alumni
The University has an Alumni Association, supporting the long-term relationship between LJMU and its graduates.
Please click here to view the Alumni web pages.
Academic Board
The Terms of Reference for the Academic Board are set out in the University’s Articles of Government. In summary, Academic Board is responsible for:
- General issues relating to the research, scholarship, teaching and courses at the University
- The procedures for the award of qualifications and honorary academic titles; and the procedures for the expulsion of students for academic reasons. Such responsibilities shall be subject to the requirements of validating and accrediting bodies. It also considers the development of the academic activities of the University and the resources needed to support them and advises the Vice Chancellor and the Board of Governors accordingly.
The Academic Board’s responsibility for the administration of any awards is by virtue of delegation from the Board of Governors.
The membership of Academic Board (ex-officio and elected) comprises:
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Membership |
Category |
| Vice Chancellor (Chair) | Ex officio |
Pro Vice Chancellor (Scholarship, Research and Knowledge Transfer) (Deputy Chair) |
Ex officio |
Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) |
Ex officio |
5 Deans of Faculty |
Ex officio |
Director of Library & Student Support |
Ex officio |
5 Directors elected from the Strategy Delivery Forum |
Elected |
4 Student Union Sabbatical Officers |
Sabbatical |
6 Faculty Academic Staff – one member from each Faculty (currently 2 from Arts, Professional & Social Studies) |
Elected |
3 Representatives elected from the Professoriat (not Senior Managers) |
Elected |
2 Representatives elected from the non-teaching staff of the University |
Elected |
In Attendance |
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Deputy Chief Executive & University Secretary |
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Pro Vice Chancellor (External Engagement) |
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Registrar and Chief Information Officer |
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Director of Academic Standards & Quality Enhancement |
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Director of Research Academic Board Secretary Minuting Secretary Others as required by the agenda |
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To support the relationship between the Board of Governors and Academic Board, there is a standing invitation allowing for 2 members of the Board of Governors to attend Academic Board meetings in the capacity of observer. |
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