Communication and Reputation Dual Assurance

Communication and Reputation Dual Assurance is concerned with the University’s communication and reputation across Corporate, College and Professional Service areas. The Communication and Reputation Dual Assurance Terms of Reference February 2017 document outlines its aims and membership of the group.

Communication and Reputation Dual Assurance group was formed from the previous External Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility and previous documents can be found within the archive

The Independent Lead is Jo Binding, Management Lead is Jane Chafer, Director of Communication and Corporate Affairs and secretariat support is provided by Tracey Smith, PA to Director of Communication and Corporate Affairs.

The group meets four times per academic year and the dates for 2018/19 are:

• 18th October 2018
• 13th December 2018
• 28th February 2019 Cancelled
• 4th April 2019

Meeting papers are only available to Council and VCEG members and those involved in the Dual Assurance Partnerships. If you would like to request access to any documents, please contact the Committee Secretariat secretariat@exeter.ac.uk 

Education Dual Assurance

Education Dual Assurance has responsibility for the management of the University's Education Strategy, including monitoring of University performance and measuring progress in delivering agreed institutional priorities in the area of education. The Dual Assurance Education Terms of Reference document outlines its aims and membership of the group.

The Independant Lead is Richard Atkins, the Management Lead is Professor Tim Quine, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education, and secretariat support is provided by Zoe Humble, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Education Dual Assurance meetings are also attended by the Academic Dean for Students, Director of Education and Student Support, the Students' Guild Vice-President Education, the FXU President Exeter, and the Business Manager to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education).

The meeting dates for 2018/19 are:

• Monday 8^th October 13:00-15:00
• Monday 26th November 14:00-16:00
• Monday 4th February 14:00-16:00
• Monday 15th April 14:00-16:00
• Monday 13th May 12:30-14:30 (Cancelled)
• Monday 17th June 14:00-16:00

Meeting papers are only available to Council and VCEG members and those involved in the Dual Assurance Partnerships. If you would like to request access to any documents, please contact the Committee Secretariat secretariat@exeter.ac.uk

Also see:

• Education Dual Assurance Terms of Reference
• Education Strategy Website
• Key documents 
• Useful Links

Equality and Diversity Dual Assurance

Equality and Diversity Dual Assurance is concerned with the University’s Equality and Diversity activities and initiatives, and with driving forward the University’s commitment to creating a working, learning and social environment that is free from discrimination and promotes a culture of dignity, respect and equality of opportunity. The Equality and Diversity Dual Assurance Terms of Reference below outlines the aims and membership of the group.

The Independent Lead is Kiron Farooki, the Management Lead is Linda Peka, Chief College Operations Officer, and Dorcas Cowan, Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity Manager, acts as co-ordinator for the dual assurance partnership.

Dual Assurance for Equality & Diversity: Equality and Diversity TOR‌

To drive forward the University’s commitment to creating a working, learning and social environment that is free from discrimination for any irrelevant or irrational reason and promotes a culture of dignity, respect and equality of opportunity. 

To have a strategic overview of the University’s Equality and Diversity activities and initiatives.

To advise the Council of the University on the progress and performance of the University’s Equality & Diversity action plan and the University’s responsibilities under the general public sector equality duty which requires the University to have due regard to the need to:

• Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act
• Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not
• Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.

To be appraised of any external factors which may impact upon the University’s Equality & Diversity agenda.

To provide support and advice to the Equality & Diversity team.

Meeting papers are only available to Council and VCEG members and those involved in the Dual Assurance Partnerships. If you would like to request access to any documents, please contact the Committee Secretariat secretariat@exeter.ac.uk

Estates and Sustainability Dual Assurance

Estates and Sustainability Dual Assurance is concerned with the development, delivery and review of the University's Estate and Capital Programme and the Environmental Sustainability Policy. The ‌Estates & Sustainability Dual Assurance Terms of Reference document outlines its aims and membership of the group.

The Independent Lead is Sarah Buck, the Management Lead is Craig Nowell, Director of Campus Infrastructure and Operational Support Services, and Lianne Moore acts as co-ordinator for the dual assurance partnership.

The Estates and Sustainability Dual Assurance was renamed in November 2016 and was previously known as Infrastructure & Environmental Sustainability Dual Assurance.

The meeting dates for 2018/19 are:

• 16 October 2018 1245-1345 
• 13 November 2018 1215-1345 
• 5 February 2019 1245-1345 
• 12 March 2018 1245-1345 
• 23 April 2019 1245-1345 
• 21 May 2019 1245-1345 
• 18 June 2019 1215-1345 

Meeting papers are only available to Council and VCEG members and those involved in the Dual Assurance Partnerships. If you would like to request access to any documents, please contact the Committee Secretariat secretariat@exeter.ac.uk

Please visit the Sustainability webpages to find out more about environmental sustainability at the University of Exeter.

www.exeter.ac.uk\sustainability

Ethics Dual Assurance

Ethics Dual Assurance is concerned with the delivery and review of the Ethics Policy, for the provision of oversight on matters relating to research integrity and governance and for providing leadership on ethics, research integrity and governance across the University and wider community. The Ethics Dual Assurance Terms of Reference document outlines its aims and membership of the group.

The Independent Lead is Clare Marx, the Management Lead is Professor Neil Gow FRS, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Impact, and administrative support is provided by Gail Seymour, Research Ethics and Governance Manager.

The meeting dates for 2018/19 are:

• 13th November 2018, 10.00
• 26th February 2019, 16.30 CANCELLED
• 24th May 2019, 09.00

Meeting papers are only available to Council and VCEG members and those involved in the Dual Assurance Partnerships. If you would like to request access to any documents, please contact the Committee Secretariat secretariat@exeter.ac.uk

Ethics and Good Practice

Global Advancement Dual Assurance

Global Advancement Dual Assurance is concerned with the University’s alumni engagement, fundraising efforts and international partnership activity. The Global Engagement and Development Dual Assurance Global Advancement Terms of Reference document outlines its aims and membership of the group.

The Global Advancement Dual Assurance group was formed from the previous International Exeter and Development and Alumni Relations Office directorates and archive documents can be found here

The Independent Lead is Gerry Brown (Chair of the University’s Campaign Board), the Management Lead is Professor Janice Kay, Provost, supported by Dr Shaun Curtis, Director of Global Advancement, with secretariat support is provided by the Business Manager to the Provost.

The group meets once three times a year and the dates for 2018/19 are:

• 8^th Jan 2019, 1400 - 1500
• 24^th April 2019, 1100 - 1200 Postponed
• 22^nd May 2019, 1615 - 1715
• 5^th July 2019, 1100 - 1200

Meeting papers are only available to Council and VCEG members and those involved in the Dual Assurance Partnerships. If you would like to request access to any documents, please contact the Committee Secretariat secretariat@exeter.ac.uk

Global Strategy Dual Assurance

Global Strategy Dual Assurance has responsibility for overseeing the management of the University Global Strategy, including monitoring of University performance and measuring progress in delivering agreed institutional priorities in the area of global partnerships. The Global Strategy Dual Assurance Terms of Reference ‌document outlines its aims and membership of the group.

The Independent Council member for Education is Graham Cole, the management lead is Professor Mark Goodwin, Deputy Vice Chancellor for External Engagement, and secretariat support is provided by Holly Ricketts, Executive Officer to the Deputy Registrar and Director of People Services and Global Partnerships. 

The meeting dates for 2018/19 are:

• Monday 29th October 2018
• Tuesday 26th February 2019
• Tuesday 21st May 2019

Meeting papers are only available to Council and VCEG members and those involved in the Dual Assurance Partnerships. If you would like to request access to any documents, please contact the Committee Secretariat secretariat@exeter.ac.uk

Also see:

• Global Strategy Dual Assurance Terms of Reference
• Global Partnerships Contacts
• The QUEX Partnership
• Global Advancement
• Study Abroad

Human Resources and Health and Safety Dual Assurance

Human Resources and Health and Safety Dual Assurance is concerned with the reviewing the human resources and health and safety strategy and policies of the University, including the implementation of major policy initiatives. The Human Resources and Health and Safety Dual Assurance Human Resources Dual Assurance Terms of Reference document outlines its aims and membership of the group.

The Independent Lead is Kiron Farooki, the Management Lead is Imelda Rogers, Interim Director of People Services, and secretariat support is provided by Holly Ricketts, Executive Officer to the Director of People Services.

The meeting dates for 2018/19 are:

• 25 October 2018
• 18 February 2019
• 16 May 2019​

Meeting papers are only available to Council and VCEG members and those involved in the Dual Assurance Partnerships. If you would like to request access to any documents, please contact the Committee Secretariat secretariat@exeter.ac.uk

Information Technology Dual Assurance

Information Technology Dual Assurance is concerned with the development and delivery of the IT strategy, and ensuring that the risks relating to activity in the business area are being well managed. The Information Technology Dual Assurance Terms of Reference document outlines its aims and membership of the group.

The Independent Lead is Richard Sargeant, the Management Lead is Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary, and the partnership is coordinated by Alan Hill, Chief Information and Digital Officer. The meetings are supported by Pam Navran.

The meeting dates for 2018/2019 are:

• 10th October 2018
• 22nd January 2019
• 14th May 2019 POSTPONED
• 9th July 2019
• 26th September 2019

Meeting papers are only available to Council and VCEG members and those involved in the Dual Assurance Partnerships. If you would like to request access to any documents, please contact the Committee Secretariat secretariat@exeter.ac.uk

Innovation and Business Dual Assurance

Innovation and Business Dual Assurance has responsibility for overseeing the management of the University Business Engagement Strategy, including monitoring of University performance and measuring progress in delivering agreed institutional priorities in the area of business and innovation. The ‌Dual Assurance Innovation and Business Terms of Reference ‌document outlines its aims and membership of the group.

The Independent Lead is Graham Cole, the Management Lead is Professor Mark Goodwin, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for External Engagement, and secretariat support is provided by Helen Butler, Business Manager to the DVC for External Engagement. Innovation & Business Dual Assurance meetings are also attended by the Director of Innovation, Impact and Business.

The meeting dates for 2018/19 are:

• Monday 29th October 2018, 13.30 - 15.00
• Tuesday 26th February 2019, 15.00 - 16.30
• Tuesday 21st May, 0900 - 11.00

Meeting papers are only available to Council and VCEG members and those involved in the Dual Assurance Partnerships. If you would like to request access to any documents, please contact the Committee Secretariat secretariat@exeter.ac.uk

Also see:

• Dual Assurance Innovation and Business Terms of Reference
• Innovation, Impact and Business 
• Working with business

Research and Impact Dual Assurance

Research and Impact Dual Assurance is concerned with the formulation and evolution of the research and impact strategy and ensures that all aspects of the Strategy are being implemented effectively. The Research and Impact Dual Assurance Terms of reference document outlines its aims and membership of the group.

The Independent Lead is Sir John O'Reilly, the Management Lead is Professor Neil Gow FRS, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Impact), supported by the Director of Research Services Drs Astrid Wissenburg.

Advising the Leads is the Research and Impact Strategy Management Group. This is composed of the Associate Deans for Research and Impact who meet on a monthly basis to ensure the delivery of the Research Strategy at College level.

The meeting dates for 2018/19 are:

• 10 December 2018
• 6 February 2019
• 20 June 2019
• 13 November 2019

Meeting papers are only available to Council and VCEG members and those involved in the Dual Assurance Partnerships. If you would like to request access to any documents, please contact the Committee Secretariat secretariat@exeter.ac.uk

‌Risk Dual Assurance

Risk Dual Assurance is concerned with the University's Risk Management, considering Corporate, College and Professional Service risks. The ‌Dual Assurance Risk Terms of Reference‌ document outlines the aims of the group, and also its membership.

The Independent Lead is Judy Hargadon, the Management Lead is the Registrar and Secretary, and the Coordinator is the Risk and Compliance Officer. For more information on Risk Dual Assurance, or the Risk Management process at the University, please contact Tracey Tuffin, Risk and Compliance Officer at: T.Tuffin@exeter.ac.uk

The group meet termly, and the dates for 2018/19 are:

• 27th November 2018
• 25th February 2019
• 20th June 2019 

Visit the Risk Dual Assurance SharePoint site for associated paperwork (password protected)

Meeting papers are only available to Council and VCEG members and those involved in the Dual Assurance Partnerships. If you would like to request access to any documents, please contact Jean Lloyd, Council Co-Ordinator, j.a.lloyd@exeter.ac.uk.

Sport Dual Assurance

Sport Dual Assurance is concerned with the formulation and development of the University’s sports strategy. The Sport Dual Assurance Sport and Wellness Dual Assurance Terms of Reference document outlines its aims and membership of the group.

The Independent Lead is Jo Binding, the Management Lead is Craig Nowell, Director of Campus Infrastructure and Operational Support Services, and secretariat support is provided by Alison Davidson, Director of Sport.

The group meets termly and confirmed dates for 2018/19 are:

• Thursday 15th November 

Visit the Sport Dual Assurance SharePoint site for associated paperwork (password protected)

Meeting papers are only available to Council and VCEG members and those involved in the Dual Assurance Partnerships. If you would like to request access to any documents, please contact the Committee Secretariat secretariat@exeter.ac.uk

Cornwall Advisory Panel

The Cornwall Advisory Panel, Chaired by Judy Hargadon (Lay Member of Council) provides the forum to enable representatives from the University to engage with the key constituencies in Cornwall from the public and private sectors, with the following aims:

• To provide advice to the University’s governing body, Council, through the Chair, on developments in Cornwall.
• To act as a forum for the discussion of Cornish issues which affect the University.
• To allow for those based in Cornwall to hear about and discuss the University’s plans, and provide advice on how the University can contribute to Cornwall.
• To allow for those responsible for the University’s strategic direction to hear about Cornish current affairs from its membership, drawn from key individuals based in Cornwall.
• To meet three times a year, in October, February and May.

Visit the Cornwall Advisory Panel SharePoint site for associated paperwork (password protected)

The co-ordinator for the Cornwall Advisory Panel is Helen Wonnacott. If you have any queries regarding the Cornwall Advisory Panel please contact Helen in the first instance.