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GDP: Role and Responsibilities of Staff Governors

Venue
Virtual
County / Region
United Kingdom
Position on the Pathway
Governor's Pathway
Fellowship Category
N/A
Event Type
Virtual Networking Event
Focus
Governance
Start Date
End Date
Duration
4.5 hours
Institution Type
Higher Education and Further Education
Price From
£195 (Member)

Overview

For new and continuing Staff Governors and those considering whether they would like to become a Staff Governor.

This one-day event, which forms part of our Governor Development Programme (GDP),  will consider the role of Staff Governors and how they can best make an effective contribution to the work of the governing body. Staff Governors provide a direct link between the staff of the institution and the governing body, yet a balance must be struck as they are not acting as a representative of the constituency from whom they have been elected or appointed. As Governors, they should act in the best interests of the institution and accept collective responsibility for the decisions agreed by the governing body. Independent Governors may also look to Staff Governors as a source of information to help their understanding of the institution, and to gain insights into how it operates.

The event will look at the importance of building good relationships with other members of the governing body, explore how difficult issues can be raised, and the balance between supporting and challenging the executive.

Governors Pathway

Speakers

Aaron Porter

Associate Director (Governance)
,
Advance HE
AP
Aaron leads on Advance HE governance activity through the delivery of our national Governor Development Programme which engages with around 900 governors across the UK on an annual basis. He has extensive experience leading reviews of over 25 governing boards. Aaron was previously President of the National Union of Students (NUS) and also chair of trustees for the organisation.

If you would like to find out more about our other governance events, please visit our Governance Development Programme page.

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