Senate

The University of Suffolk Senate is responsible for the academic operation of the University, including:

academic regulations, policies and procedures
oversight of academic standards and the quality of learning opportunities
research activity
validation, review and withdrawal of courses
criteria for the admission of students
the appointment and removal of internal and external examiners
policies and procedures for assessment and examination of the academic performance of students
policies and procedures relating to academic staff appointment and promotion
procedures for the award of qualifications and honorary academic titles
procedures for the termination of student enrolment for academic reasons.

A key part of the role of Senate is to advise the Vice-Chancellor and the University of Suffolk Board on the development of the academic activities of the University and the resources needed to support them, and to advise on such other matters as the Board or the Vice-Chancellor may refer to the Senate.

The Senate is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and includes representation from all academic schools, our three regional partner colleges and the Students' Union.