Regulation 6.1.R7 - Schools Established Under Sections 6 or 7 of Statute 6.1

Subject to any express provision in part of this regulation the following provisions are to be read in connection with any matters relating to schools.

1. Council may resolve that a faculty or faculties, or department or departments, be recognised as a school when it is appropriate to provide a distinctive title and structure for a particular academic programme which comprises various academic emphases or diverse broad academic activities in teaching or research.
   
2. Such regulations should be made on receiving advice from the Academic Board after the vice-chancellor and the Academic Board has consulted any relevant faculty, board of studies or department concerned.
   
3. The vice-chancellor, in evaluating any proposal for the recognition of a school under Statute 6.1.6, considers any or all of the following aspects and satisfies itself as to their application in each case-
   
   1. the constituent parts of the schools and their relationship to the school;
   2. the responsibilities of the constituent parts within the school;
   3. the academic and administrative structure of the school;
   4. any necessary relationship between the school and relevant faculties or departments;
   5. the responsibilities, if any, of the school within the relevant faculty or faculties;
   6. the appointment of a Chairperson;
   7. the powers and responsibilities of the Chairperson, with respect to the school and with respect to the constituent parts of the school;
   8. the appointment of a deputy Chairperson;
   9. the appointment of a school committee.
      
4. The Academic Board advises Council if, and when, a review of the structure of each school should occur.
   
5. The provisions of the general regulation adopted in relation to the departments under Statute 6.1.5 applies generally to regulations adopted in relation to schools under Statute 6.1.6 & 7.

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