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Freedom of Information Act - 29/7/2010

Model Publication Scheme for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in England , Wales and Northern Ireland

Main categories:

These nine main groups (and the classes within them) form the model publication scheme (MPS). They are in a logical order and no one single section has a higher status than another.

It is recognised that individual items of information or documents or parts thereof in a class may be exempt and these may be omitted if they are exempt, provided in all cases the institution makes clear what has been omitted and why. Personal data and information, which affect the commercial operations of an institution, are two examples.

The main groups of classes of information in the MPS are:

  1. Who we are and what we do
  2. What we spend and how we spend it
  3. What our priorities are and how we are doing
  4. How we make decisions
  5. Our policies and procedures
  6. Lists and registers
  7. The services we offer

The columns used in this MPS are shown below:
 
Class:
Examples of the type of information that fits in this class 		Description:
A brief description to aid the public in understanding what the type of information is 		Manner:
The media in which the information is to be provided, ie paper or electronically (via the Internet or email		 Fee:
Whether there is a charge for any of the information within each class
         
 
1 - Who we are and what we do
This section covers information relating to the way the College is governed and how decisions are made. It includes information on the legal status of the College, which individual member of staff or group within the College is responsible for specific functions and where they fit in the overall structure of the organisation. In some instances information from committee minutes will be exempt from disclosure where it contains personal information, information that may damage the commercial interests of the institution or that may threaten the health and safety of specific individuals.
 
Class Description Manner Fee
Link Student activities On-Line Free
Link Information about RHUL On-Line free
Link Royal Holloway and Bedford New College Act 1985 Hard Copy free
Link Management and contact information On-Line free
 
2 - What we spend and how we spend it
This section covers information on theCollege’s strategy and management of financial resources. The Finance Division provides accounting, procurement and contracting services, helping to make best use of resources and fulfilling statutory responsibilities. Information that may damage the institution’s commercial interests will be excluded from publication.
 
Class Description Manner Fee
Link Purchasing information On-Line free
Link Salary scales On-Line Free
Link Financial information On-Line free
Link Research funding and recently awarded grants On-Line Free
 
3 - What our priorities are and how we are doing
This section covers information on the institution’s strategy and management of human resources, rather than information relating to individual members of staff which is exempt from disclosure as personal information. The information available covers personnel policies and procedures (including terms and conditions of service including all current versions of the information specified in each class).
 
Class Description Manner Fee
Link College Strategy On-Line free
Link Internal Quality Assurance Regulations and Procedures On-Line free
Link Links to external review information On-Line Free
 
4 - How we make decisions
HEIs are often substantial land and property owners in their own right. The Class in this section covers information at a strategic level relating to the institution’s management of its physical resources. Information that provides specific details of the institution’s future plans to alter its estate (eg proposals to purchase additional property) may be exempt from disclosure where such disclosure would damage the institution’s commercial interests.
 
Class Description Manner Fee
Link Committee minutes Request free
Link Committees handbook On-Line free
Link College Statutes and Regulations of Council On-Line free
 
5 - Our policies and procedures
This section contains information on how the College manages the administration and progression of students from admission to course completion, including student support services. Information available within this section does not include specific student personal details, by virtue of being personal information.
 
Class Description Manner Fee
Link Freedom of speech policy On-Line free
Link Sustainable Travel Plan On-Line Free
Link Data Protection Policy On-Line free
Link Online student handbook On-Line free
Link Royal Holloway International - International students On-Line free
Link Estates Strategy and Plan On-Line Free
Link Information for Prospective Students On-Line free
Link Recruitment Information and job vacancies On-Line free
Link Public interest disclosure protocol On-Line free
Link Equal Opportunities On-Line free
Link Good Research Practice On-Line free
Link Personnel policies and procedures On-Line free
Link Health and Safety On-Line Free
 
7 - The services we offer
This section contains information regarding the management of teaching and learning within the College, including mechanisms for reviewing and ensuring the quality of teaching provided.
 
Class Description Manner Fee
Link Conference and wedding venue services On-Line Free
Link Information Services On-Line Free
Link Outreach for schools On-Line Free
Link Drama outreach programme On-Line free
Link Community Action programme On-Line free
Link Faith support On-Line Free
Link Student support On-Line free
Link Student administration centre On-Line Free
Link Catering On-Line Free
Link Services for business On-Line Free
Link Careers Service On-Line Free
Link Picture Gallery On-Line free
Link News releases On-Line free

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