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UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

FACULTY OF LAW

COMMITTEES OF THE FACULTY

2016

ACADEMIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Academic Planning Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair: Deputy Dean (ex officio) Professor A RycroftDean (ex officio) Professor P AndrewsDeputy Dean (PGS) (ex officio) A/Professor D CollierChair: Teaching and Learning Committee

(ex officio)A/Professor L Greenbaum

Heads of Department or nominees:Commercial LawPrivate Law

Public Law

A/Professor C NcubeProfessor AG Fagan (1st semester)Professor H Scott (2nd semester)Professor E van der Spuy

Year co-ordinators:1st year & Preliminary 1

2nd year & Preliminary 2Intermediate LevelFinal Level

A/Prof L Greenbaum (1st semester) A/Professors A Barratt (2nd semester)Ms C PowellProfessor AG FaganMs S Lutchman

EC co-ordinator A/Professor L GreenbaumLaw Clinic representative Ms M SmithFour student representatives Ms S Kuuya

Mr M NcolosiMs R PhoofoloMs L Vilakazi

In attendance: Faculty Manager (ex officio)

Servicing Officer: Ms V Mzamo (Administrative Officer: LLB)

Terms of Reference:

The APC is tasked with considering and making decisions on matters relating to the LLB academic programme, including matters relating to: the design of the LLB curriculum; the rules applicable to the LLB curriculum; teaching and learning in the LLB curriculum; assessment in the LLB curriculum; and academic development in the LLB programme.

The APC is also tasked with reporting annually to the Faculty Board.

Law Faculty Committees 2016 (15 September 2015)

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ACADEMIC STAFF MERIT AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

The Academic Staff Merit and Remuneration Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Staffing)Dean (ex officio) Professor P AndrewsDeputy Dean (ex officio) Professor A RycroftDeputy Dean (PGS) (ex officio) A/Professor D CollierDirector: Internationalisation (ex officio) Professor AR PatersonDirector: Research (ex officio) Professor D SmytheHeads of Department or nominees:

Commercial LawPrivate Law

Public Law


Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (nominated by Senior Lecturers and Lecturers)

TBA

Two Deans of other Faculties

Two persons nominated by Dean from outside UCT

Transformation Committee Chair (ex officio) A/Professor W Amien (until 30 June 2016)Professor R de Vos (from 01 July 2016)

Servicing Officer: Ms L Sibiya (HR Advisor)

Terms of Reference:

To consider recognition of merit for academic staff by ad hominem promotion or award.



ACTA JURIDICA

Membership:

Editor A/Professor G Bradfield 2013 - 2017Treasurer Ms K Lehmann 2013 - 2017

Servicing Officer: Mrs L Viljoen (Administrator: Centre for Legal & Applied Research)

Terms of Reference:

To arrange for the editing of the journal. To report annually to the Faculty Board.



ADMISSIONS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE (SALS)

The Admissions and Concessions Committee (SALS) is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair Ms K PhelpsDeputy Chair A/Professor AM PriceAt least three members of the academic staff with expertise covering all areas of the law

Professor P de VosDr K IdensohnMs K LehmannMs M Young

Servicing Officer: TBC (Administrative Officer: SALS)

Terms of Reference:

To consider applications for admission to the School for Advanced Legal Studies and applications for concessions, including curriculum advice to students.

To report annually to the Faculty Board.



ADMISSIONS, CONCESSIONS AND CREDITS COMMITTEE

The Admissions, Concessions and Credits Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Term of OfficeChair Dr H Woolaver From beginning

of second quarter each year

Deputy Chair Ms F OsmanEC co-ordinator (ex officio) A/Professor L GreenbaumOne member of staff A/Professor T GutuzaTransformation Committee representative

(if not already on Committee)TBA



Terms of Reference:

To consider and make recommendations to Faculty Board on admission policy and admission criteria.

To consider applications for admission and to make offers to applicants who meet the admission criteria, having regard to the faculty's admission policy.

To consider and decide on applications for credit and exemptions from transferring students.

To consider and decide on applications for concessions (departures from the rules of the LLB degree) from existing students.




COMMUNITY SERVICE

Membership:

Chair: Ms J YeatsAt least four members of staff Dr E Fergus

Ms YS MoodleyMs J OmarMs F OsmanA/Professor M Paleker

At least three students Ms S NaidooMs R NepaulMs V Takaona

Servicing Officer: Ms P Murphy (Senior Secretary: IMEL)

Terms of Reference:

To arrange placements and administer the requirement to complete community service. To report annually to the Faculty Board.



DEAN’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Dean’s Advisory Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair: Dean (ex officio) Professor P AndrewsDeputy Dean (ex officio) Professor A RycroftDeputy Dean (PGS) (ex officio) A/Professor D Collier4 professorial staff Professor AJ Barnard-Naudé

Professor P de VosProfessor S MancusoProfessor H Mostert

6 elected members (2 non-professorial staff from each Department)

Commercial LawKathy IdesohnLee-Ann Tong

Private LawFatima OsmanAlistair Price

Public Law

HR Advisor (by invitation) Ms L Sibiya

Servicing Officer: Faculty Manager: Academic Administration

Terms of Reference:

The DAC fulfils an advisory function within the faculty, on issues which have the potential to impact broadly on Faculty policy and operations. These issues would appropriately be referred to the DAC for discussion and refinement before submission for decision to the Board. The DAC advises the Dean specifically in the vital areas of good governance, institutional culture and strategic planning between Board meetings.




DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Development Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair Professor HM CorderDean (ex officio) Professor P AndrewsDirector: Internationalisation (ex officio) Professor AR PatersonNominated members outside the Faculty C Daniels

B HughesJ MacRobert

At least four other members of staff Judge D DavisProfessor R le RouxMrs I WasserfallMs J Yeats

Servicing Officer: Development and Marketing Manager

Terms of Reference:

To develop relationships with friends and alumni of the faculty, and to raise funds. To report annually to the Faculty Board.



FACULTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The Faculty Management Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair: Dean (ex officio) Professor P AndrewsDeputy Dean (ex officio) Professor A RycroftDeputy Dean (PGS) (ex officio) A/Professor D CollierDirector: Internationalisation (ex officio) Professor AR PatersonChair: Information Technology & Equipment Dr J BergChair: Research & Social Responsiveness Professor D SmytheChair: Scholarships Committee A/Professor G BradfieldChair: Transformation Committee (ex officio) A/Professor W Amien (until 30 June 2016)

Professor R de Vos (from 01 July 2016)Heads of Department or nominees:

Commercial LawPrivate Law

Public Law


Faculty Manager (ex officio)HR Advisor (by invitation) Ms S Hill

Servicing Officer: Ms V Stemmet (Finance Manager)

Terms of Reference:

To advise the Dean in day-to-day management of the Faculty, including operational issues, the allocation of space and urgent financial and staffing matters.

To assist in budget preparation and recommend its approval by Faculty Board. To allocate funds for research support in the Faculty (when exercising this discretion, the

Committee should consist of the Dean and HODs alone). To report annually to the Faculty Board.



FACULTY SEMINAR COMMITTEE

The Faculty Seminar Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair Ms S LutchmanThree members of staff A/Professor T Gutuza

A/Professor M PalekerProfessor M Shaw

Terms of Reference:

To implement the Faculty seminar series. To report annually to the Faculty Board.



HIGHER DEGREES COMMITTEE

The Higher Degrees Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair Professor HM Corder (until end February 2016)Professor L Feris (from 01 March 2016)

Deputy Chair Professor DM ChirwaDean (ex officio) Professor P AndrewsDeputy Dean (PGS) (ex officio) A/Professor D CollierDirector: Research (ex officio) Professor D SmytheAt least three members of staff Professor LA Feris

Professor CN HimongaDr K IdensohnProfessor H MostertProfessor M Shaw

Transformation Committee representative (if not already on Committee)

A/Professor C Ncube


Servicing Officer: Deputy Faculty Manager: Academic Administration

Terms of Reference:

To consider and determine appropriate supervisors with a view to making recommendations to the DDB.

Once candidates are accepted, to attend to preliminary registration procedures. To assist candidates and supervisors in matters concerning the structure and writing of

theses. To check on progress and determine annual re-registration. To approve examiners, and, as COA, scrutinise examiners’ reports for purposes of

recommendations to the DDB. To monitor any corrections required by examiners. To collaborate with SALS on common issues. To report annually to the Faculty Board.



INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE

The Information Technology and Equipment Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair Dr J BergAt least three members of staff A/Professor A Barratt (2nd semester)

Mr R BradstreetDr T SchönwetterMs H StoopMr T Thabane

One PASS staff Mr M MbebeStudent representative Ms S Kuuya

Servicing Officer: Ms J Erasmus (IT Manager)

Terms of Reference:

To advise on and administer all matters relating to equipment (including ITEC equipment).




INTEGRATIVE ASSESSMENT PROJECT

Membership:

Chair Ms S LutchmanAt least three members of staff Professor P de Vos

A/Professor A PopeMs S Singlee


Terms of Reference:

To administer all aspects of the Integrative Assessment Project. To report annually to the Faculty Board.



INTERNATIONALISATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE

The Internationalisation and Outreach Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair: Director: Internationalisation (ex officio) Professor AR PatersonDeputy Dean (PGS) (ex officio) A/Professor D CollierExchange co-ordinator (ex officio) Ms M YoungAt least four members of staff Mr R Bradstreet

A/Professor R CallandProfessor S MancusoDr T Schönwetter

Assessor member Development and Marketing Manager

Servicing Officer: Mr C Elissac (Administrative Officer: Commercial Law)

Terms of Reference:

To drive and monitor all matters of internationalisation and outreach links in the context of the University's overall policy and the Faculty of Law's transformation in diversity policy.

To support Faculty programmes bearing international dimensions in relation to teaching, research, social responsiveness, marketing and development and alumni activities.

To help develop and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with other law schools and institutions both in the global North and South, with emphasis on the University's Afropolitan niche.

To oversee student and staff exchanges with partner institutions. To support and encourage academic collaborative links among the faculty staff and

students with counterparts at other law school and institutions. To report annually, and from time to time as may be required, to the Faculty Board.



MOOTS COMMITTEE

The Moots Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Co-ordinator A/Professor AM PriceAt least four members of staff Mr K Bassuday

Ms C PowellMs H StoopDr H Woolaver

Two student representatives Ms S MhlongoMs R Nepaul


Terms of Reference:

To organise Faculty Moots and Faculty participation in Moot competitions. To report annually to the Faculty Board.



NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

The Nominations Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair: Dean (ex officio) Professor P AndrewsDeputy Dean (ex officio) Professor A RycroftDeputy Dean (PGS) (ex officio) A/Professor D CollierOne member of staff A/Professor C Ncube

Servicing Officer: Faculty Manager: Academic Administration

Terms of Reference:

To nominate members for all Sub-Committees. To report annually to the Faculty Board.



ORIENTATION COMMITTEE

The Orientation Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair Ms L-A TongOne member of staff Mr K BassudayEC co-ordinator (ex officio) [for FYE] A/Professor L GreenbaumFaculty Office representative Deputy Faculty ManagerThree student representatives:

LSC presidentOne present LSC memberOne past LSC member

Ms M MasetlaMs R PhoolofoMs S Mhlongo

Nominee of the Director, Student Orientation and Advocacy Centre

Ms S Naidoo


Terms of Reference:

To formulate and implement the annual orientation programme for LLB and SALS students.




READMISSION APPEAL COMMITTEE

The Readmission Appeal Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair A/Professor W AmienThree members of staff A/Professor L Greenbaum

A/Professor A PopeMs L-A Tong

Nominee of the Director: Student Affairs Ms C Lee ShongNominee of CHED Dr A BangeniNominee of Senate Dr F EckardtMember of academic staff of the Faculty

nominated by the LSCMs J Omar

Nominee of the SRC (not a Law student)In attendance: Faculty Manager (ex officio)


Terms of Reference:

To review appeals against exclusion. To report annually to the Faculty Board.



RESEARCH AND SOCIAL RESPONSIVENESS COMMITTEE

The Research and Social Responsiveness Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair Professor D SmytheDirector: Internationalisation (ex officio) Professor AR PatersonAt least six members of staff Professor P de Vos

Professor JI GlazewskiDr S GodfreyProfessor CN HimongaProfessor S MancusoProfessor T NaudéMs F Khan


Terms of Reference:

To encourage and facilitate research and seminars, as well as socially responsive activities.




RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE

The Research Ethics Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair Dr J BergAt least four members of staff Professor LA Feris

Professor JI GlazewskiDr S GodfreyA/Professor A Pope

Director: Research (ex officio) Professor D Smythe


Terms of Reference:

To assist and support researchers, including students, to ensure that their proposed research meets the highest ethical standards.

To review research proposals, to suggest or require amendments, and to decide whether to grant ethics clearance, in accordance with university and faculty policy.

To facilitate awareness amongst Faculty members of the need for ethical research, the principles and processes that foster such research.

To facilitate opportunities for training in research ethics. To report annually to the Faculty Board.



SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE

The Scholarships Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair (Dean's nominee) A/Professor G BradfieldDeputy Chair Ms K LehmannDeputy Dean (PGS) (ex officio) A/Professor D CollierDirector: Research (ex officio) Professor D SmytheExchange co-ordinator (ex officio) Ms M YoungAt least three members of staff A/Professor J Hattingh

Dr K IdensohnMs J Omar


Servicing Officer: Mr M Jacobs (Administrative Assistant: Faculty Office)

Terms of Reference:

To consider applications for undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and bursaries administered by the Faculty of Law, and to make awards.

To approve the nomination of Law students for exchange awards to study abroad. To recommend Law students for scholarships and bursaries awarded by external

donors. To provide advice on request to the Student Financial Aid Office and the Postgraduate

Funding Office on the award of scholarships or bursaries to Law students. To keep under review the system of scholarships and bursaries in the Law Faculty. To report annually on its activities to the Faculty Board.



SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The School for Advanced Legal Studies (SALS) Executive Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair: Deputy Dean (PGS) (ex officio) A/Professor D CollierDean (ex officio) Professor P AndrewsDeputy Dean (ex officio) Professor A RycroftDirector: Internationalisation (ex officio) Professor AR PatersonChair: Scholarships Committee (ex officio) A/Professor G BradfieldChair: Admissions and Concessions

Committee (ex officio)Ms K Phelps

Heads of Department or nominees:Commercial LawPrivate Law

Public Law


At least three members of staff Dr E FergusA/Professor T GutuzaProfessor S MancusoProfessor R ManjooA/Professor AM PriceMs L-A TongMs J Yeats

Student advisors (ex officio) Professor AJ Barnard-NaudéA/Professor J Hattingh

Student representative Mr A DialaFaculty Manager (ex officio)

Servicing Officer: TBC (Administrative Officer: SALS)

Terms of Reference:

SALS Executive Committee attends to all matters relating to the course work and research masters degree and post-graduate diplomas, including: Matters relating to the admission and registration of students Matters relating to the academic development of programmes Matters relating to the design of programme specialisations and courses Matters relating to the rules applicable to post-graduate studies Matters relating to teaching and supervision of research papers and minor dissertations Matters relating to the assessment of students Matters relating to the general welfare of students Liaison with other relevant structures (ex: Faculty Board; Doctoral Degrees Board; Post-

Graduate Student Structures; BfGS) Matters relating to the marketing of SALS courses and programmes, in consultation with

the Development and Marketing Manager

The SALS Executive Committee is also tasked with reporting annually to the Faculty Board.



TEACHING AND LEARNING COMMITTEE

The Teaching and Learning Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair A/Professor L GreenbaumChair: Academic Planning Committee (ex officio) Professor A RycroftChair: SALS Executive Committee (ex officio) A/Professor D CollierTransformation Committee Representative A/Professor T GutuzaAt least three members of staff Professor AJ Barnard-Naudé

A/Professor A Barratt (2nd semester)Professor P de VosMr S KeraanProfessor T NaudeA/Professor M PalekerMs C PowellMs H StoopMs J Yeats

Student representative Mr M Ncolosi


Terms of Reference:

To oversee and co-ordinate the Mentorship Programme, the First Year Experience, the Early Warning System and the ‘at risk’ interventions.

To serve as a sounding board and offer support to the individual members of staff in charge of the various intervention processes and to ensure that different years and streams follow a consolidated approach in respect of these interventions.

To consult with the Academic Planning Committee and report to it where broader input on proposed measures to improve teaching and learning is required.




TIMETABLE COMMITTEE

The Timetable Committee is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board.

Membership:

Chair Professor J HattinghYear co-ordinators:

1st year & Preliminary 12nd year & Preliminary 2Intermediate LevelFinal Level

A/Professor A BarrattMs C PowellProfessor AG FaganMs S Lutchman

One member of academic staff nominated by the SALS Executive Committee

Dr E Fergus

Student representative Ms S Naidoo


Terms of Reference:

To plan and co-ordinate the undergraduate lecture timetable, incorporating changes to the curriculum.

To plan and co-ordinate the postgraduate lecture timetable. To assist with the planning and co-ordinating the examination timetable as and when

necessary. To consider requests for meridian teaching, in line with the UCT Policy. To address issues on the impact of venue shortages on teaching and learning in the

Faculty. To finalise timetables by 30 June of the preceding academic year. To ensure that planning is done in line with resourcing issues identified by the Faculty

Management Committee. To report annually to the Faculty Board.



TRANSFORMATION COMMITTEE

Membership:

Chair A/Professor W Amien (until 30 June 2016)Professor R de Vos (from 01 July 2016)

Dean (ex officio) Professor P AndrewsDirector: Internationalisation (ex officio) Professor AR PatersonAt least six academic members of whom

three must be lecturers and one a representative of the TAs

Mr K BassudayMr R BradstreetProfessor P de VosA/Professor C NcubeMs J OmarA/Professor A PopeTA rep:

At least four PASS staff Ms F MohamedMs S Ronnie

Student representative Ms L Vilakazi

Servicing Officer: Mrs L Collins (Administrative Officer: Dean’s Office)

Terms of Reference:

To advise and monitor the Faculty Committee Management on issues of employment equity and institutional culture

To report on transformation activities and progress within the Faculty Employment equity

o To develop the Faculty employment equity and succession plans, in consultation with the Dean

o To assist with the implementation of the EE Plano To develop strategies for support and retention of new staffo To monitor employment equity practices and targetso All members to undergo training and serve as Employment Equity Representatives to

be called on for service on Selection Committees within the Faculty Faculty climate

o To organise activities that address institutional climate concerns at Faculty levelo To develop and implement activities which foster an improved understanding of

diversity, culture and historical contexts To report annually to the Faculty Board.



LLB YEAR CO-ORDINATORS

1st year & Preliminary 1 A/Professor A Barratt2nd year & Preliminary 2 Ms C PowellIntermediate Level Professor AG FaganFinal Level Ms S Lutchman

STUDENT ADVISORS

LLB Mr K BassudayMr R BradstreetMs J OmarMs S SingleeDr H Woolaver

Humanities courses Ms F OsmanBusiness Law courses Ms H StoopExchange students Ms M YoungSALS students Professor AJ Barnard-Naudé

A/Professor J Hattingh

LAW REPRESENTATIVES ON UNIVERSITY BOARDS/COMMITTEES

BOARDSBoard for Graduate Studies (BfGS) A/Professor D CollierBoard for Graduate Studies (BfGS) - Alternate Professor AR PatersonCHED Board A/Professor L GreenbaumCommerce Faculty Board Ms K LehmannDoctoral Degrees Board (DDB) Professor HM CorderHUMA Board Professor PJ Schwikkard

A/Professor J Barnard-NaudeHumanities Faculty Board - Law representative Ms F OsmanHumanities Faculty Board - Criminology representative Professor M ShawHumanities Faculty Board - Criminology representative - Alt Dr J Berg

COMMITTEESAcademic Staff Development Sub-Committee (ASDC) Professor R le RouxAdmissions Committee (AC) Dr H WoolaverADP Unit Heads Committee A/Professor L GreenbaumAdvanced Computing Committee Dr T Schönwetter

Mr R BradstreetCHED Postgraduate Development Committee A/Professor T Gutuza

CHED Teaching and Learning Committee A/Professor L GreenbaumEthics in Research Committee (EiRC) - Deputy Chair Dr J BergExaminations and Assessment Committee (E&AC) A/Professor L Greenbaum



First Year Experience Committee A/Professor L GreenbaumInternationalisation Management Advisory Group (IMAG) Professor AR PatersonLibrary Working Group Professor AJ Barnard-NaudéPostgraduate Studies Funding Committee (PSFC) A/Professor G BradfieldProgramme Accreditation and Approval Committee (PAAC) A/Professor D CollierSelection Committee for Honorary Professors Professors H MostertSenate Readmission Review Committee (RRC) A/Professor W AmienSpace Allocation Committee (SAC) A/Professor AM PriceTeaching and Learning Committee (T&LC) A/Professor L GreenbaumTimetable Committee (TC) Professor H MostertUniversity Equipment Committee (UEC) Professor D SmytheUniversity Research Committee (URC) Professor D SmytheUniversity Social Responsiveness Committee (USRC) Professor P de Vos

LAW STAFF ON UNIVERSITY BOARDS/COMMITTEES

BOARDSBoard of the School for Legal Practice A/Professor M PalekerBoard of the School for Legal Practice Professor P Andrews

COMMITTEESAlternative Dispute Resolution Committee Professor A RycroftCommittee of Review Professor T NaudéCreative Works Award Committee - Chair Professor HM CorderDistinguished Teacher’s Award Committee (DTA) A/Professor M PalekerFaculty of Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee A/Professor A PopeLibrary Working Group - Senate nominee A/Professor C NcubeSenate Animal Ethics Committee (SAEC) A/Professor A PopeSenate Readmission Review Committee (RRC) A/Professor M PalekerTeaching and Learning Committee (T&LC) - Senate rep Professor A RycroftUniversity Human Resources Committee (UHRC) Professor R le Roux

OTHERSenior Proctor Professor P AndrewsTraffic Appeal Court Ms J YeatsUCT Trust (UK) - Trustee Professor HM CorderUniversity Tribunal of Appeal - Alternate President Professor HM Corder



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