This site is an initiative of the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education and the Committee of University Chairs (CUC), and has been funded through the support of the UK higher education funding councils coordinated by HEFCE. It is designed to support governors and others involved in the governance of higher education institutions.
Throughout the site the following words and abbreviations are used:
| "Colleges" | Refers to higher education colleges in England unless otherwise stated. |
| "Governor" | Refers to members of the board of governors/council/governing body. |
| "HEI" | Is used as an abbreviation for all higher education institutions in the UK. |
| "Pre-1992 Universities" | Refers to the governance of those universities in existence before 1992. |
| "Post-1992 Institutions" | Refers to the governance of those institutions which became universities after 1992, and which typically have slightly different legal governance arrangements. |
Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained on this web site is accurate, the site is not intended to be a detailed reference manual, nor is it meant as a substitute for professional advice. For this governors should consult with the clerk or secretary to their own governing body or other senior managers.
Although a wide range of sources have been used to compile the information on this site, particular use has been made of the following and therefore the cooperation of the organisations concerned in letting their material be used is gratefully acknowledged: