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College Academic Programmes and Curriculum Development Committee
Committee Structure
Membership
| Committee Member | Academic Unit |
|---|---|
| Dr. Ed Jarvis (Chair) | School of BEES |
| Dr. Kieran Herley | School of Computer Science & Information Technology |
| Dr. Richard Kavanagh | School of Engineering & Architecture |
| Dr. Sinead Kerins | School of Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
| Dr. Niall O'Leary |
School of Microbiology |
| Dr. Vincent Healy | Department of Physiology |
| Dr. Bryan Kelleher | School of Physics |
| Dr. Stephen Wills | School of Mathematical Sciences |
| Dr. Siobhán O'Mahony | Department of Anatomy |
| Ms. Emily Chambers | College of SEFS Academic Programmes Administrator |
| Ms. Kate O'Brien | College Manager |
| Ms. Anne Cahalane | School of Food & Nutritional Sciences |
| Dr. Eileen O'Neill | School of Food & Nutritional Sciences |
| Dr. Simon Lawrence | School of Chemistry |
Terms of Reference
1. Terms of Reference
The role of the Academic Programmes and Curriculum Development Committee in the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science (SEFS) is to advise and assist the Head of College and College Council in:
- reviewing proposals for new academic programmes.
- reviewing changes to existing programmes.
- advise and assist in the fulfilment of academic aspects of the College Strategic Plan.
2. Membership
The APCD comprises one member of each school (or academic unit) in the College. Members are appointed by the Unit. The Head and Vice Head of College are ex officio.
Ex officio:
- Head of College
- Vice Head(s) of College
Representatives from:
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, (inc. associate School of Geography)
- Chemistry
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering
- Food and Nutritional Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Associate Schools (Anatomy and Neuroscience; Physiology)
- Tyndall National Institute
- The Committee Chair is appointed by the Head of College.
Permission for occasional attendance by named alternates may be provided by agreement of the APCD Chair.
As necessary, members of the College or the wider University may be invited to attend for specific agenda items at meetings of the APCD in order to provide advice and assistance.
3. Function
Working within the general organisational structure of SEFS, in particular acting as an interface across Schools/University/other Colleges, the remit of the APCD includes:
- Review of proposals for new academic programmes already approved by Schools/Departments.
- Consideration of major and minor changes to existing programmes submitted by Schools/Departments.
- Review of changes to module descriptions, Marks and Standards, Calendar entries and learning outcomes to ensure that they are in accordance with College and University policies and to achieve a level of consistency desired by the College.
- Periodic review of existing programmes, in particular with a view to providing the Head of College and College Executive Management Team (CEMC) with expertise in relation to the implementation of the University’s Academic Strategy.
The APCD will not consider applications from individual students.
4. Meetings, Quorum and Sub-Committees
Meetings of the APCD shall be held monthly during term time.
To be quorate, the attendance must be 50% of full members + 1.
5. Performance Evaluation
The APCD shall, at least once every two years, review its own performance and its terms of reference and shall report its conclusions and recommend any changes it considers necessary to the CEMC.
6. Reporting
The APCD shall report formally to each meeting of the College Council.
The APCD shall provide approved Minutes for noting at the CEMC.