Academic Handbook Terms of Reference and Governance Structure Diagrams
Terms of Reference – Work Related Learning Management Board
Last modified on March 15th, 2024 at 3:32 pm
Context
The Work Related Learning Management Board (WRLMB) is responsible for the performance and risk management of the work related learning programmes and reports to Academic Board.
WRLMB is responsible for the monitoring of KPIs and will make decisions about quality improvements and manage implementation of enhancement activities. The WRLMB’s core objectives are:
To know the provision and understand the strength of the work related learning programmes and identify areas for development.
To support and strengthen the leadership, shaping the University’s strategic direction.
To work collectively with the senior managers in the Business and Partnership Development and Apprenticeships (BizDev) Team to improve the learner/student experience.
To ensure the financial sustainability of all work related learning programmes.
Terms of Reference
- To monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of the University’s policies and procedures for managing work related learning programmes against internal and external regulatory stakeholders:
- To evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the University’s policies and procedures for managing work related learning programmes and report on this to Academic Board.
- To consider the range of apprenticeships and work related learning programmes, review reports from the Work Related Learning Programmes Committee (WRLPC), and monitor the quality improvement plans to ensure security of standards and employer/learner/student satisfaction.
Membership
Director of Business and Partnership Development & Apprenticeships (Chair)
Dean of Northeastern University London (Optional)
Associate Director of Experiential, Careers & Apprenticeships (CoMENS)
Associate Director of Experiential, Careers & Apprenticeships (Humanities)
Associate Director of Experiential, Careers & Apprenticeships (Social Sciences)
Deputy Dean/Associate Dean of Innovation & Enterprise
Head of Operations and Quality Assurance (Secretary)
Financial Planning and Resources Manager
Director of Finance
Head of Quality Assurance
Head of Student Support and Development
Head of Admissions
Registrar (or nominee)
Business Development Professional
Learner and Student Representatives
Employer Representative
Minute taker (arranged via Secretary)
Frequency
The WRLMB meets quarterly. Additional meetings may be arranged as required.
Quorum
Meetings are quorate when the Chair (or nominee) and 50% of the membership are present. In each case, a Learner Representative and an Employer Representative must be present at 50% of meetings.
Reports to
Academic Board
Reports from
Work Related Learning Programmes Committee
Prevent Duty Review Group
Version History
Title: Terms of Reference – Work Related Learning Management Board
Approved by: Academic Board Location: Academic Handbook/ Governance |
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Version Number | Date Approved | Date Published | Owner | Proposed Next Review Date |
23.4.1 | February 2024 | February 2024 | Chair of Committee | – |
23.4.0 | November 2023 | September 2023 | Chair of Committee | – |
Version numbering system revised March 2023 | ||||
3.0 | December 2022 | January 2023 | Chair of Committee | – |
2.0 | March 2021 | April 2021 | Chair of Committee | – |
Formerly Apprenticeship Management Board | ||||
1.1 | March 2021 | February 2021 | Chair of Committee | – |
1.0 | November 2020 | November 2020 | Chair of Committee | – |
Referenced documents | None. | |||
External Reference Point(s) | None. |