HEFCW Committees
We conducted a review of our committee structure and membership in 2008 and launched the new committees in 2009.
- Appointments Committee - appoints and re-appoints non-Council members of suitable expertise onto Council committees, as well as representatives of HEFCW onto external committees and panels.
- Audit and Risk Committee - gives our Council independent assurance as to the effectiveness of internal control, corporate governance, and risk management.
- Human Resources Committee - considers and approves all employment related matters.
- Strategic Development Committee - advises our Council on institutions' proposals and applications for strategic development projects and reconfiguration and collaboration.
- Remuneration Committee - makes recommendations to the Welsh Government about the pay and performance review of the Chief Executive.
- Research, Innovation and Engagement committee - advises our Council on strategies for innovation, engagement (third mission) and research activities and the policies and principles underpinning them, including funding arrangements.
- Student Experience, Teaching and Quality Committee - advises our Council on all matters relating to learning and teaching in higher education, to ensure that Welsh higher education meets the needs and expectations of learners and other stakeholders.
Complete list of HEFCW committee members

