Through executive search consultants, Saxton Bampfylde, The Glasgow School of Art launched the process for the election of a new Chair of the Board of Governors.
“The Glasgow School of Art is at a pivotal and exciting moment in its history,” says Dr Graham Sharp, Convenor of the Board Chair Election Committee. “The new Chair will play a vital role in leading the Board of Governors and ensuring that the Institution is well connected with its stakeholders, including staff and students”
In line with the process set down in the Higher Education Governance (Scotland) 2016 act a special committee has been convened – comprising members of the Board of Governors, staff and student representatives – which has determined the criteria for applicants with advice from specialist search consultants Saxton Bampfylde.
Interested applicants are asked to contact Saxton Bampfylde. Applications to be submitted by 20 April 2022.
Further information on the role (https://www.saxbam.com/appointment/the-glasgow-school-of-art).
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Further information
Lesley Booth,
07799414474
press@gsa.ac.uk
Notes for Editors
- The Full process for the election of a Chair of an HE institution was set down in the Higher Education (Governance) Scotland Act 2016
- The process for the appointment of the GSA Chair (approach, including committee oversight, eligibility, other conditions, the application and selection process, the election process, the electorate, campaigning, terms of office, remuneration and appointment conditions, and reporting) can be found here.
The GSA Board of Governors
The Chair of the Board of Governors will be appointed for an initial term not exceeding four years and may be reappointed for one further consecutive period of up to four years.
- The primary responsibilities of the Board of Governors include:
- To ensure the effective management of the School and to play a key role in the development, approval and review of the mission and strategic vision of the School.
- To be the principal financial and business authority of the School.
- To safeguard the reputation and values of the School.
- To ensure the quality of institutional educational provision uphold and to ensure the defence of academic freedom.
- To oversee and monitor the development and implementation of the School’s Strategic Plan
- To ensure the establishment and monitoring of systems of control and accountability, including financial and operating controls and risk management framework.
- To ensure that processes are in place to monitor and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the School.
- To support and enable the effective functioning of the Students’ Association.
- To satisfy itself that the School operates with high levels of social responsibility.
- To take all final decisions on matters of major concern to the School.
The Board currently has the following permanent committees, which are chaired by Independent Governors:
- Audit and Risk Committee
- Business and Estates Committee
- Health and Safety Committee
- Human Resources Committee
- Museum and Archive Committee
- Nominations Committee
- Remuneration Committee