STUDENTS STAFF Leadership and governance Governing Body The Governing Body has collective strategic responsibility for oversight of the University’s activities. The University’s Governing Body brings together appointed people from different backgrounds, including the public and private sectors, the Church, education, and the voluntary and community sector. It also has representatives drawn from the University’s staff, and its student body. Together, Governors are the stewards of the mission and purpose of the University. The Governing Body constructively hold the University to account for its decisions, and has statutory responsibilities to oversee various elements of its work, including its annual budget. It steers, shapes and supports the direction of the University. The Governing Body meets in full three times a year. You can read more about the University’s vision and mission in its 2026 Strategy here: 2026 Strategy The Governing Body has adopted a Statement of Primary Responsibilities. The Statement is aligned with the Higher Education Code of Governance and the registration conditions specified by the Office for Students (OfS). ACCESS OUR STATEMENT OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES ACCESS OUR LAST REVIEW OF EFFECTIVENESS READ MORE ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CHURCH Expressions of interest from those wishing to serve on the University's Governing Body are welcome all year round. FIND OUT ABOUT GOVERNOR APPOINTMENTS Governing Body 2021-22 Julia Unwin DBE Chair of the Governing Body; Chair of Governance and Nominations Committee LEARN MORE ABOUT JULIA Maggie Pavlou Deputy Chair of the Governing Body; and People Committee Chair LEARN MORE ABOUT MAGGIE Jennifer Adams Audit Committee Chair LEARN MORE ABOUT JENNIFER Neil Braithwaite Finance and Capital Development Committee Chair The Rt Reverend Richard Frith Foundation Committee Chair LEARN MORE ABOUT RICHARD Mohammed Ali OBE Governor LEARN MORE ABOUT MOHAMMED Jamie Andrews Student Governor LEARN MORE ABOUT JAMIE Professor Karen Bryan OBE Vice Chancellor LEARN MORE ABOUT KAREN Cath Clelland MBE Governor LEARN MORE ABOUT CATH Russell Davidson Governor LEARN MORE ABOUT RUSSELL The Right Reverend Paul Ferguson Governor LEARN MORE ABOUT PAUL Mark Fordyce Governor LEARN MORE ABOUT MARK The Right Reverend Dr Jonathan Frost Governor LEARN MORE ABOUT JONATHAN Professor Graham Henderson CBE DL Governor LEARN MORE ABOUT GRAHAM Ian Wallace Governor LEARN MORE ABOUT IAN Staff governor This position is currently vacant pending appointment. Governing Body Committees The committees of the Governing Body focus on particular areas of responsibility, making decisions on behalf of the Governing Body or bringing recommendations to it for decision. Use the links below to find out about committee membership, meetings and minutes. Audit Committee Finance and Capital Development Committee Foundation Committee Governance and Nominations Committee People Committee Remuneration Committee (Vice Chancellor) Remuneration Committee (Senior Leadership Team) Contact the Governing Body If you would like to contact the Governing Body please email Dr Amanda Wilcox: a.wilcox@yorksj.ac.uk Campus and facilities How to find us Map London Campus Academic Schools Working with the community Jobs Donate or support Alumni Policies and documents Admissions documents Access and Participation Plan Academic dates Programme specifications Module documents Quality gateway Welcome guide for new students Coronavirus advice for students Back to the top York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk, York, YO31 7EX | Phone: 01904 624624 | Media: 01904 876466 Freedom of informationAccessibility statementModern slavery and human trafficking statement Modify © York St John University 2021 Cookie Settings Cookies on our website We use cookies on our website to analyse our traffic, provide interactive services, social media features and personalise advertising content. We may also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.View privacy and cookie policy ACCEPT COOKIES Cookie Settings