Governance, regulations & policies
Wadham College like all University of Oxford colleges, is an autonomous self-governing institution.
Governance and Governing Body
Visitor: Bishop of Bath and Wells
Warden: Robert Hannigan
Our Governing Body is composed of all the Fellows of the College, and this is where all strategic decisions or changes to policies are ratified. The College is a registered charity (no: 1139726). Members of the Governing Body act in their capacity as Charity Trustees.
Representatives from the JCR and MCR attend unreserved sections of Wadham's Governing Body meetings. Their contribution is highly valued.
Regulations and policy documents
The College has a number of policies, procedures and regulations to guide it.
Our Publication Scheme makes certain information available. It indicates which College publications are accessible so that the public can be informed about Wadham College’s activities as far as is reasonably possible, while recognising exemptions regarding sensitive material. The Warden is ultimately responsible for maintaining the Publication Scheme on behalf of the College.
In line with legislative requirements, Wadham College publishes and makes available the following policy statements and related publications:
Statutes
Accounts
Equality and conduct policies
Information and data protection policies
Domestic policies
Sustainability Strategy
Purchasing policy
Wadham College values
Wadham has a cherished tradition of being at the forefront of advancing equality of opportunity, and celebrates vigorous debate, independent thought, and academic excellence. We seek to create a welcoming, accessible, and secure environment in which to work, study, live, and visit. Our community embraces people of all ages, backgrounds, races/ethnicities, nationalities, beliefs (including religious beliefs), genders, sexualities, dis/abilities, and appearances. This inclusiveness, underpinned by mutual respect and consideration, enriches us all.