STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE UNIVERSITY STRUCTURE
UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP TEAM Chaired by the President and Vice-Chancellor, the ULT is responsible for steering and supporting the strategic direction of the university. The membership of the ULT consists of the President and Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, Pro- Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience), Pro-Vice-Chancellor, (Research and Enterprise), the three Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Heads of College, Director of Human Resources, Director of Finance and the Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer. ULT are advised on key issues, challenges and opportunities by the UEB which is a monthly meeting of all heads of academic departments and professional services. UEB makes sure that decisions taken by the ULT are informed by departmental and professional service area perspectives, providing a coherent, distributed leadership team to support the effective delivery of the University Strategic Plan. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor is a vital and key member of ULT; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor line manages the three Heads of College and provides leadership and coordination of both ULT and UEB, deputising for the President and Vice- Chancellor as is necessary and appropriate.
With around 4,000 staff and more than 20,000 students representing 115 nationalities, the University of Leicester benefits from the rich diversity and talent of our University community. Our staff work across three colleges and professional service areas; this enables us to work across disciplines, bringing innovative, collaborative approaches to our research and teaching. The University is governed by Council and Senate. It is led by the University Leadership Team and chaired by the President and Vice-Chancellor. Academic disciplines are organised into three colleges, each of which is divided into a number of departments and schools. Each college is led by a Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of College, who also sits on the University Leadership Team (ULT) and University Executive Board (UEB). The University’s Professional Services work in partnership with academic staff to enable and support the mission of the University. Council is the University’s overarching governing body, responsible for taking all final decisions on matters of fundamental concern to the University, including our academic mission and strategic direction. The University’s principal ‘academic board’ is Senate, which is the custodian of the institution’s academic integrity and responsible for directing and regulating the academic work of the University.
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