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Board of Directors (BoD)

As the governing body, the BoD is collectively responsible for the long-term success of the College. It is responsible for ensuring that the directors meet their regulatory, fiduciary and general duties.

The BoD is unambiguously and collectively accountable for the College’s activities, taking all final decisions on matters of fundamental concern within its remit.

The BoD protects the College reputation by being assured that clear regulations, policies and procedures that adhere to legislative and regulatory requirements are in place, ethical in nature, and followed.

The BoD ensures institutional sustainability by working with the Board of Governance and the Principal to set the institutional mission and strategy. In addition, it needs to be assured that appropriate steps are being taken to deliver them and that there are effective systems of control and risk management.

The BoD receives assurance that academic governance is effective by working with the Board of Governance as specified in the Articles and through explicit protocols with the Academic Board.

Refer to the BoD Terms of Reference for further details:

Board of Governance (BoG)

The Board of Governance (BoG) assists and supports the Directors and College Principal in their oversight and direction of all aspects of educational activity. It also provides independent advice on strategic direction, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements from the Office for Students (OfS), awarding bodies, and other regulators. It advises the BoD on governance effectiveness, academic standards, and institutional management. The BoG assists, supports and advises the BoD to ensure that the College operates transparently, delivers high-quality education, and complies with its conditions of registration. Additionally, it advises on the arrangements for financial sustainability and the management of public funds in a manner that provides value for money.

The BoG advises the Directors, Principal and the Academic Board on all aspects of teaching and learning, and student experience data while advising on academic risk mitigation and resource allocation. It works closely with the Academic Board and the College Principal to uphold academic quality and regulatory compliance. The BoG’s recommendations support the College’s long-term vision, ensuring that strategic decisions align with public interest governance principles and enhance the overall student experience. Refer to the BoG Terms of Reference for further details:

 Audit, Risk Management and Remuneration Committee (ARMRC)

The Audit, Risk Management and Remuneration Committee (ARMRC) plays an advisory role in ensuring the College has adequate arrangements for financial integrity, risk management, and regulatory compliance. It is responsible for overseeing the College’s corporate risk management framework, which includes academic and operational risks, to safeguard its long-term sustainability and adherence to regulatory conditions. Additionally, the ARMRC provides strategic oversight of external audit arrangements, advising the BoD on the appointment of external auditors and evaluating the scope, effectiveness, and outcomes of external audits. The Committee also reviews key aspects of the College’s financial statements, including audit opinions, statements of internal control, and any financial governance issues raised by auditors.

Additionally, the ARMRC is empowered to commission internal audits and independent assessments if required to ensure transparency, ethical governance, and value for money in public funding. It is also responsible for reviewing and approving the College’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy. Ultimately, the ARMRC provides independent assurance only to the Board of Directors, helping to uphold high standards of corporate governance and institutional accountability. Refer to the ARMRC Terms of Reference for further details:

Non-Executive Members

- Nazim Uddin

- Shiraj Islam

- David Douglas (Observer)

Board of Directors

- Nazim Uddin

- Athiqul Islam

- Shiraj Islam

- The 36th Board meeting is scheduled on 26th November 2025

- The 35th Board meeting is scheduled on 23rd July 2025

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Academic Board

The Academic Board is the principal academic body of the College and has oversight and responsibility for its local regulatory frameworks, policies and procedures, as well as for the management of academic standards and quality. The Academic Board aims to meet the expectations of the College’s external stakeholders, more especially in relation to the quality of the student experience and the academic standards of the programmes taught.

The Academic Board has 14 committees reporting to it:

1.     Academic Assessment Panel

The Academic Assessment/Re-Assessment Panel is responsible for reviewing students’ results, cases of extenuating circumstances and approving students’ results for transmission to London Metropolitan University.

2.    Partnership Management Committee

The Partnership Management Committee (PMC) provides strategic oversight of the academic, operational, and student experience related aspects of the partnership. The Committee ensures that the partnership operates in alignment with university regulations, quality assurance requirements, and strategic priorities. It serves as the primary forum for evaluating partnership performance, monitoring delivery standards, and coordinating enhancement actions.

3.    Course Committee

A Course Committee is formed for each London Metropolitan University course and advises academic leaders on the management and general operation of undergraduate/postgraduate courses within its subject area. The committee focuses on course development, while Subject Standards and Awards Boards handle assessment and awards. Each course belongs to only one committee.

4.     Progression Board

A Progression Board meets prior to the commencement of teaching for the academic year two. The purpose of the Progression Board is to review the students’ academic performance to make progression decisions from year one to year two. 

5.     Quality Assurance and Enhancement Committee

The Quality Assurance and Enhancement Committee (QAEC) is responsible for ensuring that the College’s quality assurance systems meet the expectations of the UK Quality Code, awarding bodies, students and other internal and external stakeholders.

6.     Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee

The purpose of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC) is to ensure the College complies with the Equality Act 2010 and the College Equality and Diversity Policy, and to make recommendations as it deems necessary.

a.    Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Advisory Group

The Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Advisory Group has been established to advise the College on the type of support required for BAME students throughout the student lifecycle. The group where necessary will advise the College’s Equality and Diversity Committee which reports to the Academic Board. The Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Advisory Group reports to the Equality and Diversity Committee.

7.     Research Centre Committee

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8.     Ethics Committee

The Ethics Committee considers issues relating to research undertaken by undergraduate and postgraduate students which raise ethical questions, and to teaching issues in which ethical issues may surface. The Ethics Committee submits an annual report to the Academic Board.

9.     Student Access and Success Steering Group

The purpose of the Student Access and Success Steering Group (SASSG) is to monitor the implementation and evaluation of the College’s Access and Participation Plan, as approved by the Office for Students, and to make recommendations as it deems necessary.

a.    Access and Participation Plan Steering Group

The purpose of the Access and Participation Plan Steering Group (APPSG) is to scrutinise the College’s Access and Participation Plan (APP) documentation and monitor the progress made against the targets and commitments made within it. The group is mandated to provide support and guidance to the teams working in Access, Success and Progression delivery. The APPSG will report to the Student Access and Success Steering Group.

10. Prevent Steering Group

The purpose of the Prevent Steering Group is to ensure that the College meets the requirements of the Office for Students in relation to the College’s statutory and regulatory responsibilities concerning the monitoring and prevention of violent extremism across the College.

11. Student Engagement & Alumni Management Committee

The ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ Student Engagement & Alumni Management Committee (SEAMC) is responsible to coordinate the planning and implementation of all activities under the Student Engagement Framework. The SEAMC will have a say on key aspects of student life through various themes such as student events, student representation, student support, extra-curricular activities and Non-Curricular and Leisure Activities.

12. Programme Committee

A Programme Committee is formed for each HND Programme the College delivers. The Programme Committees report to the Academic Board and are responsible for managing the day-to-day academic quality and standards of the programmes, and for ensuring effective engagement with students on programme-related matters.

13. Student Representatives Committee

The Student Representatives Committee (SRC) provides a forum in which students can express their views on their learning experience at the College.

14. Teaching and Learning Committee

The Teaching and Learning Committee provides a forum for academic and support staff to collaborate in enhancing teaching, learning, and pedagogy at the College. It promotes sector best practice and innovation in curriculum management and academic development. The committee makes recommendations to the Academic Board on course development and partner approvals, ensuring quality and standards are maintained.