Organisation and governance of UTAMED
UTAMED’s organisational structure is designed to ensure a clear, efficient and participatory governance model, comprising various collegiate and single-member bodies that lead the university and represent the entire academic community. At the apex of this structure sits the Board of Trustees, responsible for top-level decision-making, assisted by the Executive Board and the Governing Council, which coordinate the implementation of policies and the operational management of the institution.
In addition, the University Senate acts as the representative body for teaching staff, students and administrative staff, ensuring the active participation of all sectors in university life. This institutional structure reflects UTAMED’s commitment to transparency, academic quality and collaboration, the pillars underpinning its educational project and its vision for online higher education.
The University’s Board of Governors is UTAMED’s highest collegial governing body and performs all the functions inherent to its status, in accordance with current legislation. It is composed of the members of the company’s Board of Directors, whose appointment and removal are governed by the applicable regulations in accordance with their legal responsibilities.
The Executive Board assists the Governing Board in implementing the University’s policy and channels proposals from the various bodies within the university community. It is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and comprises the Chief Executive, the Registrar, who acts as the Board’s secretary, and the Pro-Vice-Chancellors.
The Governing Council is the collegiate body responsible for the day-to-day administration of the University; its decisions, within its sphere of competence, are binding on all other university bodies. It is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and comprises the Secretary General, the Chief Executive, the Pro-Vice-Chancellors, academic heads and representatives of the university community.
University Faculty
The University Senate is the highest representative body of the UTAMED university community and serves as a key forum for participation and deliberation in the academic and institutional life of the University.
It is composed of ex officio members, including the Rector, who chairs the body, the Vice-Rectors, the Secretary General, the Manager, the Deans, and the Heads of Departments, Schools and units and services supporting teaching and research. The Senate also includes elected members representing the various university groups: 65% of teaching and research staff, 25% of students and 15% of technical, management and Administration and Services staff.
Governing and representative bodies
The university’s governance and representation will be organised through the following collegiate and single-member bodies:
- Board of Trustees
- Executive Board
- Governing Council
- Academic Senate
- Scientific Advisory Board
- Faculty and School Councils
- Departmental Councils and Councils of University Research Institutes
- Vice-Chancellor
- Vice-Chancellors
- Secretary General
- Manager
- Deans of Faculties
- Heads of Schools
- Heads of Departments and University Research Institutes
