University “code of practice” under fire from academics
Read the full Herald newspaper article here – http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/education/university-code-of-practice-under-fire-from-academics.19582836
Further information of the Code of Practice, which also gives information about the steering group, the consultation process, meetings and evidence etc can be found here – http://www.scottishuniversitygovernance.ac.uk/
UCU Scotland has prepared a briefing paper on the Governance Code of Practice. The full paper can be read here: Governance code briefing
We understand that the University of St Andrews will be visited by “expert advisors” and consulted on the 16th January 2013. It is not clear if there will be any opportunity for representation from the campus unions and students’ association. We’ll keep you posted.