Series OS/55/1 - Order of proceedings at University of Strathclyde degree congregations

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GB 249 OS/55/1

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Order of proceedings at University of Strathclyde degree congregations

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  • 1965-2024 (Creation)

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(1964-1973)

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The academic registrar was responsible for academic development planning, staff establishment and all student administration including admissions, registration, examinations, student records and statistics.

The post was discontinued in 1973 due to the growth of the University and the appointment of the then post holder to the post of registrar. The duties of the academic registrar became the responsibility of the registrar.

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(1964-1990)

Administrative history

The Registrar was appointed by the Court. He was responsible, under the direction of the Principal, for the administration of the University. He was also responsible for providing secretarial services for the Convocation, the Court, the Senate and the Academic Congress. In 1973, the registrar assumed responsibility for academic development planning, staff establishment and all student administration including admissions, registration, examinations, records and statistics, all of which had formerly been the responsibility of the academic registrar.

In 1990, following the retirement of the Registrar, the University's administrative structure was reviewed and the office of Registrar was replaced by the office of Secretary.

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(1990 to date)

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The Registry was responsible for student administration including admissions, registration, student records, examinations, graduations and room booking. The Registry was the responsibility of the Secretary.

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Order of proceedings at degree awarding ceremonies at the University of Strathclyde. The order of proceedings were given to each graduand plus those members of staff present.
No ceremonies were held during 2020 or in summer 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A series of catch-up ceremonies, officially known as 'Celebrations of Graduation', was held from 18 March - 1 April 2022 so that students who had been obliged to graduate in absentia during the pandemic could attend a ceremony in person.
In 2024, the University introduced additional spring graduation ceremonies, held in March, specifically for the January intake student cohort. Most of these were international students and the spring ceremonies allowed them to celebrate their graduation together during the validity period of their existing visas.

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  • English

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