Roles and Responsibilities of Members:

SOMS-GSC strives to enhance the academic experience for graduate students by the
following roles and responsibilities:

• Oversee the progression of PhD and MSc Research students via regular progress reports.
• Familiarise with the elements of the University’s, SEFS and SOMS strategic plan relevant
  to graduate education.
• Work with School and SEFS with the implementation of the University’s strategic plan
  with respect to graduate studies as appropriate to SOMS.
• Implement policies and procedures to support and enhance graduate education.
• Advise on the enhancement of the working infrastructure and environment for graduate
  students.
• Provide support to SOMS through programmes/initiatives designed to assist in the
  recruitment of graduate students and foster graduate student success.
• Support and assist publicising and promotion of graduate education.
• Assist Course Coordinator with retention of graduate students.
• Production of an annual report to the Executive Management Committee.

 Meetings:

• All meetings will be chaired by Chair or where the Chair is absent one of the Vice-Chairs
  of the Committee may act in the capacity as Chair.
• Quorum for the Committee requires 3 staff members of the Committee to be in
  attendance.
• Agenda, minutes and supporting papers will be circulated by the School Office.
• Meetings will run during term time with a minimum of 6 meetings during an academic
  year.
• Other members of the School may be invited at the discretion of the Chair of the
  Committee.

Terms of References:

• Terms of Reference (SOMS Graduate Studies Committee)

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