University Executive Board

The University Executive Board is a committee of the Court of Governors, as approved 12 May 2008. From September 2008, the University Executive Board (UEB) replaces the Vice-Chancellor’s Executive Group (VCEG).


Professor Geoffrey Petts
Vice-Chancellor

Professor Rikki Morgan-Tamosunas
Deputy Vice Chancellor & Pro VC

Dr Myszka Guzkowska
Pro Vice-Chancellor

Carole Mainstone
Registrar & Secretary

Michael Webb
Director of Finance

Dr Jeremy Colwill
Dean of Social Sciences, Humanities & Languages

Professor Andrew Boon
Dean of Law

Professor Jeremy Till
Dean of Architecture & Built Environment

Sally Feldman
Dean of Media, Arts & Design

Professor Graham Megson
Dean of Electronics & Computer Sciences

Professor Jane Lewis
Dean of Life Sciences

Professor Barbara Allan
Dean of Westminster Business School

Terms of Reference

  1. To articulate, consider and recommend new and revised University-level strategies, plans and policies to the Court of Governors or Academic Council for approval, as appropriate
  2. To ensure the implementation of University strategies, plans and policies across the University
  3. To communicate UEB decisions across the University
  4. To ensure the effective strategic management of the University’s financial, human and physical resources
  5. To ensure that the University conducts its business with efficiency, effectiveness and economy
  6. To set targets and benchmarks for the University and the Schools and monitor their achievement
  7. To advise on the preparation of the annual revenue and capital budgets, for approval by Finance and Property Committee and the Court
  8. To consider and make decisions on the allocation of resources to Schools, departments and units
  9. To review and respond to issues, both internal and external, as appropriate to the University
  10. To refer issues to other committees, groups or individuals, as appropriate, or constitute ad hoc groups for specific tasks, and receive reports and approve recommendations from these groups, including those committees and groups reporting directly to the UEB
  11. To consider the establishment and filling of posts and promotions at the level of Principal Lecturer or a Corporate Services Director and above, where these deviate from agreed annual plans

As a committee of the Court of Governors, UEB reports and makes recommendations to the Court and to the Strategic Planning and Resources Committee on matters within its remit.