Membership and terms of reference of the JISC transition group
Membership
Professor Cliff Allan
Ms Alison Allden
Dame Pat Bacon
Professor David Baker (Chair)
Ms Alice Colban
Mr Martyn Harrow
Professor Jeff Haywood
Ms Nike Holmes (Assistant Secretary)
Ms Maria Lee
Ms Sarah Porter
Ms Helen Rana (Secretary)
Prof Martyn Harrow
Mr Norman Wiseman
Meet the members of JISC’s transition group
Terms of Reference
1. Identify the key steps, challenges and issues relating to JISC becoming a separate legal entity.
2. Consider the initial purpose and role for JISC once established as a separate legal entity and how it will evolve to meet the different F/HE environments in the next 5-10 years.
3. Identify and consider future funding models for JISC, with particular reference to subscription-based models, taking into account the variations in the devolved countries.
4. Consider the future relationship between JISC and the various JISC companies if JISC becomes a separate legal entity.
5. Review and make proposals for change, as necessary, the governance and funding of JISC-funded services.
6. Produce possible business models for the new JISC, together with a recommendation regarding a subscription model.
7. Formulate proposals for a new constitution and governance model for JISC.
8. Produce a timetable and an action plan for transition from the current to the new arrangements, taking into account the work and outputs of the internal Change Management Working Group.
9. Report to the current JISC Board and the new ‘Shadow’ Board, as appropriate.