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Terms of Reference

1. To assist the Dean of the Faculty in the performance of his/her duties;
2. To initiate plans for Faculty development;
3. To assist the Dean of the Faculty in managing the budget, finances and space of the Faculty; and
4. To deal with any matter referred to it by the Vice-Chancellor or his designate, AAPC or the Faculty Board.

Terms of reference:

1. To review relevant academic personnel matters, including appointment, contract renewal, substantiation/ conversion to continuous appointment, pay review, advancement, crossing of pay bands, retirement/ extension of service, and make recommendations thereon for consideration by the appropriate authority.
2. To advise the Vice-Chancellor and/ or his designate on any other matters related thereto as may be referred by them from time to time.

Terms of reference:

1. To review new course proposals, both undergraduate and postgraduate, from the academic units of the Faculty, including proposals for Faculty Package courses;
2. To help coordinate periodic review of Taught Postgraduate Programmes;
3. To coordinate applications for teaching and learning enhancement funds;
4. To advise on matters related to good practices in teaching and learning and organize relevant activities;
5. The term of service for Committee chairperson and members is two years.

Terms of reference:

1. To oversee the implementation of policies, guidelines, and initiatives from the Research Committee of the University, ORKTS, RGC and other grant agencies;
2. To review and select applications for Faculty or University-level research grants and awards, and, when necessary, to form ad hoc project or application review committees;
3. To propose plans and recommendations for promoting collaborative and interdisciplinary research in the Faculty;
4. To consider research-related matters and projects as directed by the Faculty Dean;
5. The term of service for Committee chairperson and members is two years.

Terms of reference:

1. To oversee and coordinate programmes for enhancing the visibility and recognition of the Faculty within the University, in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and internationally;
2. To plan and implement programmes to promote the Faculty, especially among local secondary school students and international students;
3. To liaise with the Communications and Public Relations Office of the University and the Office of the Associate Vice President (External Engagement and Outreach) in developing publicity and outreach strategies;
4. To oversee regular maintenance and development of the Faculty website and provide guidance to individual unit websites across the Faculty;
5. The term of service for Committee chairperson and members is two years.

Terms of reference:

1. To coordinate with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in formulating and publicizing the selection criteria for scholarships that are designated to the Faculty;
2. To set up interviewing panels for selecting and recommending recipients for scholarships that are designated to the Faculty;
3. The term of service for Committee chairperson and members is two years.

* The 9 members will work as three selection panels, with one panel in charge of Year 1 and Year 2 undergraduate student scholarship matters, a second in charge of those of Year 3 and Year 4 undergraduate students, and a third in charge of postgraduate student scholarship matters.
 

Terms of reference:

1. To give advice on all aspects of academic advising for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
2. The Committee meets at least twice in each academic year;
3. The term of service for Committee chairpersons and members is two years.

Terms of reference:

1. To consider and endorse recommendations from the Examination Panels of Departments / Programmes regarding graduation assessment results and honours classification;
2. To consider and approve recommendations from Departments’ / Programmes’ regarding students with academic problems;
3. To consider and endorse the list of undergraduate students to be put on the Dean’s List of the Faculty;
4. The term of service for Committee chairperson and members is two years.

* When necessary, the Committee should invite department representatives to discuss a specific case.
 

Terms of reference:

1. To review and establish procedures for dealing with academic disciplinary matters pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses offered by the Faculty;
2. To consider and adjudicate academic disciplinary matters reported by instructors in the Faculty;
3. The term of service for Committee chairperson and members is two years.