Difference between revisions of "Universities (Scotland) Act 1858"
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| − | The Universities (Scotland) Act 1858 transferred the right to appoint and dismiss professorial staff from the Town Council of Edinburgh to the [[University Court]]. | + | The Universities (Scotland) Act 1858 largely removed control of university affairs from the Town Council of Edinburgh, investing it in the university itself through the following measures: |
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Revision as of 17:04, 30 July 2014
The Universities (Scotland) Act 1858 largely removed control of university affairs from the Town Council of Edinburgh, investing it in the university itself through the following measures:
The creation of a University Court, chaired by the Rector (elected by the students), and consisting of the Principal, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, and Assessors appointed by the Rector
transferred the right to appoint and dismiss professorial staff from the Town Council of Edinburgh to the University Court.
General Council University Court Increased stipends, provided pensions for retired professors, create new chairs Create assistants for profesors
Appointment of Executive Committee to carry out details of the bill Principalship open to laymen Curators of Patronage Chancellor elected by General Council Rector by Chancellor