Academic Board [Guild Teachers College]

The Academic Board was apparently first formed in 1975 at the request of the then Principal, Mr. E. Roman. Its purpose does not seem to have been precisely defined in the early period, but apparently its role was to supervise the academic programme of the College and to act as an authority on academic questions. At the Boards meeting on 18 January, 1977, it was decided to propose to the College Council that the Academic Board be invested with supreme authority in academic matters. It was also moved that the constitution of the Board should be changed to represent both staff and students. Following the incorporation of the College in March 1977, a special By-Law was adopted by the Council on 28 April, 1977, which, inter alia, clearly defined the role of the Academic Board. Under Division 1, Clause 63 of that By-Law, it was stated that the Council should appoint a committee known as the Academic Board, to advise the Council on educational matters of the College and that the Council should determine the powers, authorities, duties and functions of that Board.