Small and Specialist Institution Review Group (SSIRG)
We are reviewing the nature of our support for small and specialist institutions. This review will be overseen by an expert group, chaired by Dame Janet Ritterman. The group will review current definitions of small and specialist institutions, and advise on the features of institutions and provision that should be recognised through targeted allocations. In undertaking this work, the group will be in touch with every institution that presently receives the small or specialist premium.
Terms of reference
The role of the SSIRG will be to:
- review current definitions of small and specialist institutions
- advise on the features of institutions and provision that should be funded higher than the standard HEFCE rate through targeted allocations
- make recommendations to the HEFCE Board in the light of the review concerning
- the institutions to be included for targeted allocations
- the funding criteria for targeted allocations to small and specialist institutions
- the funding levels for targeted allocations to small and specialist institutions.
Group members
| Dame Janet Ritterman | Chair |
| Professor Les Ebdon | University of Bedfordshire |
| Professor David Green | University of Worcester |
| Linda Holbeche | Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development |
| Lesley Morris | Design Council |
| Richard Ralph | Independent consultant in the arts sector |
| Alistair Spalding | Sadler's Wells (resigned due to time commitment) |
Timetable
| September 2007 | Responses from institutions circulated to group. |
| September - November 2007 | SSIRG members review responses and discuss. |
| December 2007 | Group meet to discuss initial recommendations for January meeting of HEFCE Board. |
| January 2008 | Initial findings to HEFCE Board. |
| February 2008 | Agree final recommendations to Board. |
The group reported to the HEFCE Board in January 2008. The SSIRG papers discussed at this meeting of the Board are available.
Small and specialist institution review outcomes
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For further information contact Derek Hicks (d.hicks@hefce.ac.uk, 0117 931 7460) or Sandy Grenar (s.grenar@hefce.ac.uk, 0117 931 7379).
Last updated 14 August 2008