Academic Senate

Academic Senate

The Academic Senate is the central academic body of the University of Bari Aldo Moro. It plays a key role in defining academic policies and in coordinating teaching and research activities, contributing to the strategic development of the University.

Functions

The Academic Senate performs the following functions:

• defines general guidelines for teaching and research
• coordinates and plans academic activities
• expresses opinions on strategic planning documents and institutional policies
• promotes the development and quality of educational programmes
• ensures consistency between teaching, research and the University’s mission
• contributes to the overall governance of the University

Composition

The Academic Senate is composed of the Rector, who chairs the body, and representatives of the academic community, in accordance with the provisions of the University Statute.

It includes:

• the Rector (Chair)
• representatives of full and associate professors
• representatives of researchers
• student representatives
• other members as defined by the University Statute

Members

The Members of the Academic Senate 

Term of Office

The Academic Senate is appointed for a fixed term of office, as established by the University regulations.

Meetings and Minutes

The Academic Senate meets on a regular basis to discuss academic and institutional matters.

Agendas and minutes of meetings are available in the following sections:

• Agendas
• Minutes

Regulatory Framework

The activities of the Academic Senate are governed by:

• the University Statute
• internal regulations and governance provisions