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CONSTITUTION
The aims of the Centre for
Research in Engineering Education are:
- To
promote research that informs the development of the learning
environment and educational process in engineering, science and related
disciplines, in order to improve student learning and graduation
rates, with specific reference to issues of race, gender and
disadvantage;
- To
build the capacity of academic staff to undertake educational research
in engineering, science and related disciplines as well as to implement the
results of such research;
- To
disseminate the results of education research in engineering, science and related
disciplines through publications, seminars and conferences; and
- To
promote co-operation in education in engineering, science and related disciplines
regionally, nationally and internationally.
Subsidiary objectives are concerned with capacity
development, dissemination of research results, and promotion of
co-operation.
MEMBERSHIP OF
THE CENTRE
Members
Members of the Centre shall be those members of the university community
who request membership and who actively participate in the research
activities and projects of the Centre, but are not employed by the Centre.
Associated Membership
Other interested individuals who support and follow the activities of the
Centre shall be referred to as associates of the Centre.
THE ADVISORY
BOARD
1.
Composition
- Dean
of Engineering or nominee (ex officio);
- Co-ordinator
of the Centre (ex officio);
- Two
members (and one alternate) of the academic staff of UCT who are not
members of the Centre but could be associates;
- One
member of the Centre;
- Three
or four members from regional tertiary institutions
- Two
members from industry;
The Board may co-opt a maximum of two more
people.
2. Chairperson
Dean of Engineering or nominee
3. Quorum : Six
members
4. Period of office
A member of the Board shall be appointed for a period not exceeding 3 years
and be eligible for reappointment
5. Appointment
The Board shall be appointed by the University research Committee (URC) on
recommendation of the Centre and be responsible to the URC.
6. Terms of Reference
6.1. The Board shall function as an informed and friendly advisor to the
Centre thereby assisting it in the successful fulfilment of its mission.
6.2. In particular, it will approve policy and advise the Co-ordinator of
the Centre on organisation, development and finance of the Centre.
6.3. The Board will meet at least once a year to review and make
recommendations on:
i) The policies and activities of the Centre
ii) The finances of the Centre
iii) The appointment of a Co-ordinator of the Centre on recommendation of
members of the Centre, for a period of
two years, renewable.
7. Core members
Three members of the Centre (at least one of whom shall be a member of the
Board) shall be selected by the Board each year to act as Core members to
advise the Co-ordinator of the Centre on a regular basis on the daily
management of the Centre. The Co-ordinator will serve as Chairperson
of the Core members.
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