Terms of Reference – Fair Access and Participation Strategy Group (FAPSG)

Context

The Fair Access and Participation Strategy Group (FAPSG) is responsible for oversight and the development and implementation of Northeastern University London’s (the University’s) Access and Participation Plan. This responsibility is carried out on behalf of Academic Board and Executive Committee. The Group will consider the relevant sections of the UK Quality Code and the conditions of registration for the Office for Students.
The FAPSG receives quarterly reports from the Widening Participation Manager. An executive summary of the quarterly Widening Participation Reports is compiled and submitted for the quality review at the end of each academic year.

Terms of Reference

1. To develop, monitor, evaluate and review:
   1. The University’s Access and Participation Plan, as approved by the Office for Students.
   2. All metrics relating to the performance of the Access and Participation Plan, including outcomes on access, student success and progression.
   3. Other policies and strategies in the areas of fair access and participation as appropriate, ensuring that these remain consistent with each other and enable the University to achieve its objectives in widening participation.
2. To lead on projects for the monitoring and enhancement of the University’s widening participation activities.
3. To assess the impact of external trends and internal developments on widening participation, including student funding matters, on student recruitment, admissions and retention.

Membership

Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning (Students) [Chair]    

Widening Participation Manager (Secretary)

Head of Student Recruitment (or nominee)

Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Student Union Campus Officer (or nominee)

Lead on Academic Engagement

Financial Student Aid Manager

Academic Registrar

Student Support Coordinator

Director of Career Design, Employer and Alumni Engagement

Independent member (external specialist)

Head of Student Support and Development (co-opted as required)

Head of Admissions (co-opted as required)

Frequency

At least once per semester

Quorum

Meetings will be quorate when the Chair (or alternate Chair) and 50% of the membership are present, which includes the member from the Student Union for meetings during the academic year.

Reports to

Academic Board

Executive Committee

Receives Reports from

This Committee does not receive any direct reports from sub-committees but may request that working parties be set up to address certain issues as appropriate.

Rolling Agenda Items

Access and Participation Plan