Meeting of the Board of Scrutiny
MINUTES
Selwyn College Master’s Lodge
Thursday, 17th February 2011 at 12.00pm
Present: Professor Richard Bowring (Chairman); Mrs Jamie Horsley (Secretary); Ms Katherine Leckie (Support Officer); Mr Kevin Coutinho; Mr Paul ffolkes Davis; Mr David Goode; Dr Catherine MacKenzie; Dr Jane Spencer; Dr Oren Scherman; Mr James Trevithick; Mr Paul Warren;
1. Apologies
Rev Jeremy Caddick;
2. Declarations of Conflict of Interest
None
3. Minutes of Meeting on 3 February 2011
Approved
4. Matters Arising
i) Guests for the rest of the year and future topics
ii) Issues around privatisation
5. Guest: Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, Vice-Chancellor
i) Going Private
University’s current priority is to come to an agreement with OFFA. The question of privatisation simply does not arise at this juncture.
ii) Issue of Access and Government pressure
A commitment to quality and excellence is the University’s top priority and will affect all discussions on this matter
iii) Universities UK
iv) International Relations
Fundraising; academic collaboration; partnering with institutions in China, Singapore, India and Europe; question of overseas campuses;
v) Immigration issues regarding staff and students
Developing the International office; severe problems with new immigration laws;
vi) Russell Group and University and College Employers Association
6. Any Other Business
None
7. Date of Next Meeting
3 March 2011, 12.00pm
Guest: Professor Steve Young, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Planning & Resources
Master’s Lodge, Selwyn College
Katherine Leckie
Support Officer
17 February 2011