1.      Terms of Reference

The Board of SCOPE reports to the Senate and the Management Board.  It is accountable to the University Senate on the education work of the School; and to the Management Board on the management and resource issues. The terms of reference are:

1.1     To make recommendation to Senate on the establishment and update of rules and regulations governing the conduct of education work at the School.

1.2     To approve, monitor and review continuing education awards and programmes of the School according to the rules and regulations approved by Senate.

1.3     To approve collaborative partners of the School and programmes offered in partnerships with non-local universities or institutions leading to their awards.

1.4     To consider strategic plans of SCOPE and to ensure the thrust of the School’s activities is in line and complement the strategic directions of the University as a whole.

1.5     To take into account views from the School’s Advisory Committee on the strategic directions and developments of the School.

1.6     To oversee the financial performance of the School and consider the School’s annual budget in accordance with the policies approved by the Management Board.

1.7     To consider and make recommendations on all matters which may be referred to it by the Senate, the Management Board or the President.

1.8     To appoint sub-committees, working parties and similar bodies for the purpose of discharging the duties of the Board, and to approve their terms of reference and membership.

In performing the above roles, the work of the Board of SCOPE is facilitated by sub-committees on academic affairs, financial affairs, quality assurance arrangements, and others as deemed appropriate by the Board.

2.      Constitution

Chairman

         President or nominee

Vice-Chairman

         Executive Director of CityU Extension

Members

         Director of SCOPE

         Chairman of SCOPE Advisory Committee or nominee

         Up to three full-time academic staff nominated by the Senate

         Two staff members of the University nominated by the President

         Two staff members of the School nominated by Director of SCOPE

Secretary

         An Administrative Staff of SCOPE