Computing and Maths Programme Area

CAM Computing Committee

Terms of reference

Approved by ECAM on 4th March 2003 and amended by acclamation 11th February 2004

Constitution

The CAM Computing Committee is constituted by the Executive for Computing and Maths (ECAM).

Membership

1. For each department in CAM, a member of (normally) academic staff appointed by the Head of Department to represent the interests and views of the department.
2. A representative from the administrative staff to be appointed by Programme Area Manager.
3. Representatives from ISO (normally the relevant Site Support Manager(s) and other senior site support staff) to advise on technical and other issues.
4. The Committee may co-opt other members of the academic and support staff to provide advice and to assist in achieving the liaison functions of the Committee.
5. One of the members of the Committee shall be appointed by ECAM as chair.
6. The Chair shall appoint a Deputy-Chair from among the Committee's members, who will act for the Chair in his absence.
7. The Chair shall appoint an appropriate person to act as minutes secretary.

Scope

Computing and creative facilities used:

• by students undertaking units owned by CAM
• for teaching by staff in CAM
• for administration by staff in CAM
• for research by staff in CAM where these are specialist and shared between departments

Functions

1. Planning the provision of computing and creative facilities within its scope.
2. Monitoring the performance of such facilities.
3. Establishing procedures for:
   1. identifying requirements for computing and creative facilities
   2. determining what hardware and software should be procured
   3. spending the budget allocated
4. Liaison with other sections of the University (e.g. ISO and Faculty Support Staff) to ensure the best possible service to staff and students.
5. Keeping staff in CAM informed of the Committee's decisions.

Operation

1. The Committee shall hold meetings at least once per term.
2. Between meetings, discussions and decision-making may be done online.
3. In an emergency, the Chair is authorised to make a decision on behalf of the Committee.
4. In the Chair's absence, the Deputy Chair may act in an emergency.

Last updated by Dr Jim Briggs of the School of Computing at the University of Portsmouth.