The Board

The Board

The Board of Directors has 14 members. Eight are Independent Directors appointed by fair and open competition and because of the value and relevance of their skills and experience. Six are Nominated Directors who represent the major representative bodies in higher education in England and Wales. The representative bodies may also appoint Alternate Directors, to attend Board meetings if their Nominated Director is not available. Directors are normally appointed for terms of office of three years, which are renewable.

The Board's responsibilities include: oversight of the performance and effectiveness of the Independent Adjudicator and the Scheme; setting the budget for the OIA and determining the level of subscriptions payable by universities each year; approving the rules and procedures for the operation of the Scheme and preserving the independence of the Scheme.

Board members are independent from the Office and are not involved in the review of individual complaints.