Board of Governors – Bath Spa University

Our Board of Governors

The Board of Governors is responsible for:

Determining the educational character and mission of the University and for oversight of its activities
The effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the University and the Higher Education Corporation and for safeguarding their assets
Approving annual estimates of income and expenditure
The appointment, assessment, appraisal, grading, suspension, dismissal and determination of the pay and conditions of service of the holders of senior posts
Setting a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff.

"Every institution is headed by a governing body who are collectively responsible for overseeing the institution’s activities, determining its future direction, and fostering an environment in which the institutional mission is achieved, and the potential of all students is realised."
Higher Education Funding Council for England