SENATE Terms of Reference Subject to the provisions of the Ordinance and to the availability of the funds provided by the Council, the Senate shall have the following powers and duties: (a) (b) (c) To promote and provide guidance for the development of academic courses and programmes of study which are in line with the objects and educational philosophy of the University, and to keep the quality of such courses and programmes under constant review. To promote and regulate the teaching, learning and research activities in the University. To make regulations from time to time in respect of the following matters: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) the assessment of proposals for developing new courses and/or new subjects; the conduct of examinations and other forms of assessment for students; the admission, promotion, registration, graduation and residence of students; the conditions for the academic awards of the University; the use of University libraries, laboratories, workshops and other educational facilities; the award of student scholarships, bursaries and other prizes based on academic performance of the students. (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) To recommend to the Council the institution of awards of distinction for study or research. To approve the appointment of external examiners. To approve student graduation and the academic awards of the University in accordance with the Statutes and all relevant University regulations currently in force. To require any student to terminate his studies at the University either on academic or disciplinary grounds, or on other grounds deemed as appropriate. To decide on matters affecting the welfare and discipline of students. To appoint committees and working parties to make reports and recommendations to the Senate for its decision. To delegate any of its powers to any member or any committee of the Senate. To determine its own meeting procedures, subject to the provisions of any statutes made by the Council with respect to the proceedings of the Senate pursuant to section 30(a) of the Ordinance. To consider matters referred to the Senate by the Council. 1
(m) To make recommendations to the Council on the establishment of faculties and schools. 2
SENATE Membership Composition Chairman President and Vice-Chancellor ex officio Prof Chin, Roland T Deputy Chairman Provost ex officio Prof MacKenzie, Clayton G Members Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary ex officio Vice-President (Research and Development) ex officio Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) ex officio Associate Vice-Presidents ex officio Dr Lee, Andy S C Prof Wong, Rick W K Dr Chau, Albert W L Prof Bian, Zhao Xiang Prof Huang, Yu Prof Liu, Jiming Prof Wong, Ricky N S Mr Yeung, Chee Kong Dean/Director of each Faculty ex officio Faculty of Arts School of Business School of Chinese Medicine School of Communication Faculty of Science Faculty of Social Sciences Academy of Visual Arts School of Continuing Education Dean of Graduate School ex officio [concurrently held by Vice-President (Research and Development)] Prof Hjort, Mette Prof Snape, Edward Prof Lyu, Aiping Prof Huang, Yu Prof Zhang, Jianhua Prof Bailey, Adrian J Prof Nixon, Louis Prof Chung, Ronald C K Prof Wong, Rick W K Head of each academic Department or Programme ex officio Chinese Language and Literature Prof Lo, Ming Tung 3
English Language and Literature Dr Hung, Ruth Y Y (Acting) Humanities and Creative Writing Prof Erni, John N. Language Centre Music Religion and Philosophy Translation Programme Accountancy and Law Economics Finance and Decision Sciences Management Marketing Chinese Medicine Film Communication Studies Journalism Biology Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics Physics Education Studies Geography Government and International Studies History Social Work Sociology Sport and Physical Education Early Childhood and Elementary Education College of International Education Dr Li, Cissy Y X Prof Poon, Johnny M L Dr Zhang, Ellen Ying Dr Neather, Robert John Dr Song, Byron Y Prof Cheng, Yuk Shing Prof Stouraitis, Aristotelis Prof Huang, Xu Dr Fock, Henry Prof Li, Min Mr Man, Shu Sum (Acting) Prof Sheer, Vivian C Prof Lee, Alice Y L Prof Wong, Jonathan W C Prof Wong, Ka-Leung Dr Cheung, Kwok Wai Prof Ng, Kwok Po Prof So, Shu Kong (Acting) Prof Sivan, Atara Prof Wang, Donggen Prof Cabestan, Jean-Pierre (Acting) Prof Ho, Clara Wing-chung Prof Ng, Petrus Y N Prof Lai, Gina W F Prof Chow, Bik Chu Dr Lee, Amelia N Y Dr Liang, Man Yu (Acting) 4
Chaplain ex officio University Librarian ex officio Director of Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning ex officio Director of General Education ex officio Director of Information Technology ex officio Director of Student Affairs ex officio Academic staff members elected by and from each Faculty Board, with three from the Faculty of Arts, three from the School of Business, one from the School of Chinese Medicine, two from the School of Communication, three from the Faculty of Science, three from the Faculty of Social Sciences, one from the Academy of Visual Arts and one from the School of Continuing Education President of Students' Union ex officio Rev Tse, Hung Mr Crilly, Kendall Dr Wong, Eva Y W Ms Lau, Jennifer S Y Prof Tang, Gordon Y N Dr Lee, Amy W S Miss Singh, Rita G Dr Wakefield, John Dr Ko, Man Lut Dr Ng, Ying Chu Dr Wan, Shui Ki Dr Cheung, King-Ho Prof George, Cherian Mr Man, Shu Sum Dr Li, Hung Wing Dr Shi, Jue Prof Xu, Jianliang Dr Dietz, Bettina Prof Leung, Allen Y L Dr Wong, Man Kong Prof Leung, Mee Ping Dr Lam, Danny F Y President of Postgraduate Association ex officio (Vacant) One elected undergraduate student from each Faculty Miss Ng, Pak Ki Mr Li, Kwan Chiu Miss Tang, Lai Man Miss Chow, Yat Mr Kwong, Chin-fung Mr Chung, Hau-wai Miss Li, Ka Lee Miss Lam, Hiu-man 5
One elected taught postgraduate student and one elected research postgraduate student Miss Hu, Chun Mr Tang, Calvin S F Up to five co-opted staff members Prof Cheung, Siu Yin, MH Prof Chiu, Randy K, MH Mr Lau, C K Prof Li, Sandy S C Prof Yung, Kin Lam Secretary Academic Registrar ex officio Prof Wong, Ricky N S Observer Vice-President (Academic) of UIC (or designate) Prof Chen, Zhi 6