Governance & Management
How ADA is governed and managed: the boards, leadership roles, structure and policies that keep the school accountable.
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Governance
The governing body that sets ADA's direction, protects its mission and holds management to account.
The council that advises on school policy and brings together leaders, staff and student voices.
The senior academic body that approves curricula, standards and academic regulations.
The board that reviews courses, assessment and the quality of teaching and learning.
Standing committees for academics, finance, welfare, ICT and quality, with their roles and members.
How ADA is governed: who decides what, how decisions are checked and how the school stays accountable.
How ADA is organised into governance, management, faculties, centres and support offices.
A chart of reporting lines from the governing body to faculties, centres and offices.
The management team that runs ADA day to day and carries out the governing body's decisions.
The top management roles and what each one is responsible for.
The directors who lead academics, operations, partnerships, finance and student affairs.
The deans who lead each faculty and look after its courses, trainers and learners.
The people who lead each department and keep teaching practical and up to date.
Leadership
The ceremonial head of ADA and the role the chancellor plays in graduations and public life.
A message from the chancellor to graduates, students and friends of ADA.
The chief academic and executive officer, with background and responsibilities.
A message from the head of ADA about priorities, progress and what comes next.
The deputy head who supports academics, operations and student matters.
The officer responsible for admissions records, results, transcripts and certificates.
A message from the registrar on records, registration and how to keep your student file in order.
The secretary to the governing bodies, who keeps official records and minutes.
The dean who looks after student welfare, discipline, clubs and support services.
Policies
The rules and policies that guide how ADA teaches, spends, protects data and treats people.
The detailed regulations on admission, study, examinations and conduct at ADA.
The founding rules that set out ADA's powers, bodies and how they work.
A student's guide to life and study at ADA: rules, services, calendars and contacts in one place.
How ADA keeps training good: qualified trainers, practical assessment, feedback, industry input and graduate follow-up.
Policies on teaching, assessment, grading, attendance and academic integrity.
Policies on conduct, welfare, complaints, safety and the rights of learners.
Rules for using ADA's computers, internet, email and online systems safely and fairly.
How ADA handles fees, payments, refunds, procurement and financial controls.
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