Harrow College Corporation

Governors work on a voluntary basis, bringing their skills and experience to work closely with the senior management to achieve the strategic aims of the College.

Our Governance section provides more information on the role of governors and the day to day running of the Corporation.

The College is very appreciative of the time and personal commitment of its Governors. Governors find it a very rewarding role, making a difference to the College and its students as well as supporting their personal development. If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a governor visit our Members section.

If you have any queries or would like any further information you can contact our Clerk to the Corporation. Further contact information is available on the Contact the Governors page.

The Corporation

Harrow College Corporation is a legal entity responsible for the character, mission and values of the College. It is made up of 10 independent members from the local and business communities, along with two staff and two student members from the College and the Principal & Chief Executive.

Harrow College was incorporated as a Further Education Corporation by the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. The statutory Instrument and Articles of Government issued by the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS), detail the responsibilities of the Corporation, Principal & Chief Executive, and the composition and framework of the Governing Body.

Governance is the way in which organisations are directed and controlled. The Corporation determines the rules and procedures for making decisions on corporate affairs including the process through which the organisation's objectives are set and performance monitored.

The Corporation is collectively responsible for the quality of the service which is provided to students and stake holders as well as ensuring the effective use of resources.

The Structure of the Board

15 Governors make up the membership of the Board, which meets four times a year.

Committee membership family tree 2010-11

Board meetings calendar 2010-11

The Board has created six committees which meet throughout the year to carry out clearly defined roles on behalf of the Board. These are:

Audit Committee
Curriculum, Quality & Standards Committee
Learner Voice Committee
Remuneration Committee
Resources Committee
Search & Development Committee

The rules governing meetings of the Board and past minutes of these meetings can be found below;

Corporation Board Agenda & Minutes

The Audit Committee

Role

A statutory committee responsible for providing assurance to the Board on the system of internal controls, risk management and financial probity.

Audit Committee Terms of Reference

Audit Committee Agenda & Minutes

The Curriculum, Quality & Standards Committee

Role

Responsible for advising the Board on the overall quality, standards and performance of the College including its responsiveness to learners and employers.

Curriculum, Quality & Standards Committee Terms of Reference

Curriculum, Quality & Standards Committee Agenda & Minutes

The Learner Voice Committee

Role

A forum for governors to engage directly with the learner voice through feedback from, and dialogue with, College students.

Download the Learner Voice Committee Terms of Reference

Learner Voice Committee Agenda & Minutes

The Resources Committee

Role

Responsible for considering the College's finance management and financial planning arrangements, HR strategy and making recommendations to the Board

Download the Resources Committee Terms of Reference

Resources Committee Agenda & Minutes

The Remuneration Committee

Role

Responsible for making recommendations to the Board relating to the pay, conditions of service and performance targets for senior post holders and the Clerk.

Download the Remuneration Committee Terms of Reference

The Search & Development Committee

Role

A statutory committee responsible for making recommendations to the Board about the appointment of new members and ensuring fair and equitable processes are in place for the search for new governors.

Download the Search & Development Terms of Reference

Search & Development Committee Agenda & Minutes

Corporation Members

List of members

NameMembership Category
Nick DaviesIndependent
Mark EastwoodIndependent
Sandra Ernstoff (Chair)Independent
Mandy HumphreysStaff(Academic)
Jay JopanputraIndependent
Thomas KamalachStudent
Abs MalikIndependent
Tony MedhurstPrincipal & Chief Executive
Gill O'BrienStaff (Support)
Steve OwenIndependent
Dennis SadovyakStudent
Ketan ShethIndependent
Karen TyermanIndependent
Antonio WeissIndependent

Becoming a member

The Search Committee of the Corporation is responsible for the appointment of new members to the Corporation and always welcomes applications from anyone interested in becoming a governor.

Download the Members’ Application Form

Contact the Governors

Mail

All correspondence should be addressed for the attention of Clerk to the Corporation at:
Harrow College
Harrow Weald Campus
Brookshill
Harrow Weald
Middlesex
HA3 6RR

Email

Alternatively you can email the Clerk at:gclerk@harrow.ac.uk

Telephone

Contact the Clerk to the Corporation by calling 07904 105 136

All correspondence will be dealt with as efficiently as possible. If you have cause for complaint, please follow our complaints procedure.