UCLan Publication Scheme

GUIDE TO INFORMATION

1 Introduction

1.1 The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives a general right of access to recorded information held by public authorities, sets out exemptions from that right and places a number of obligations on public authorities. A “public authority” is defined in the Act, and includes universities. Any person who makes a request to a public authority for information must be informed whether the public body holds that information and , subject to exemptions, be supplied with that information.
 In addition to giving the public the right of access to information, all public bodies are required to issue a declaration about what they will routinely publish. The University has adopted the model Publication Scheme for Universities as recommended by the Information Commissioner –the information watchdog. Details of the model scheme can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at  http://www.ico.gov.uk/ 

1.2 This guide to information is set out around seven categories as recommended by the Information Commissioner. These categories are as follows:

• Who we are and what we do
• What we spend and how we spend it
• What our priorities are and how we are doing
• How we make decisions
• Our policies and procedures
• Lists and registers
• Services provided by the University

These categories are described in more detail through the hyperlinks above under the individual categories referred to above. These links to the University’s website give details about the type of information and how it can be accessed. Also on the website, you can browse the different categories of information, or use the search facility to look for something in particular.

 

2 How to obtain information and charges

We are committed to publishing documents on our website where this is possible and these will be free to access in that format. We will        indicate where hard copies of publications need to be requested and these will incur no charge. If the request for information is for course material a charge will be made as set out in item 7 below.
To request hardcopies of information available through our publication scheme please contact the individuals referred to under the seven categories of information –contact details are given at item 8 below. For any other enquiries relating to our scheme please contact:
            Data Protection and Freedom of Information Officer
            Strategic Development Service
            University of Central Lancashire
            Preston
            PR1 2HE
            Tel: 01772 892561
            Email: dpfoia@uclan.ac.uk

 

3 How to obtain information not listed here

Individuals or organisations have the right to request any information held by the University which is not already available through the publication scheme. Requests should be made in writing to the officer referred to above. The University will aim to supply the information within 20 working days. A fee may be charged which will be calculated according to the fees regulations. We will aim to provide the information requested but will not release the information to which an exemption in the Freedom of Information Act applies.   
  

4 Feedback

It is important to the University that our publication scheme meets your needs and we welcome any comments and suggestions to improve it. Any questions, comments or complaints about this scheme can be forwarded to our Data Protection and Freedom of Information Officer whose details are given above.
If you are unable to resolve any complaint, you can complain to the Information Commissioner, the independent body who oversees the Freedom of Information Act:
          
  Information Commissioner
            Wycliffe House
            Water Lane
            Wilmslow
            Cheshire
            SK9 5AF
More information about the Freedom of Information Act is available on the Information Commissioner’s website at http://www.ico.gov.uk/

 

5 Copyright

Reproducing material supplied under the Publication Scheme without the express permission of the University may be an infringement 
of copyright. Requests for permission should be addressed to:
            Head of Governance and Legal Administration
            Strategic Development Service
            University of Central Lancashire
            Preston PR1 2HE

 

6 Office opening hours

Office opening hours are 9.30 am until 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 9.30 am until 4pm Friday.

 

7 Schedule of charges for course material

Requests for any course material (other than material which is exempt under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or which is subject to third party rights) which fall under the following categories will incur a charge of £20.00 per item:-  module handbooks; module information packs; lecture notes; copies of presentation slides; WebCT downloads; Module Resource Packs; DVDs; CDs; videos; field trip brochures; case studies; models; podcasts and assessment briefs

 

8 Contact details

To request hardcopies of information please contact the individuals referred to under the seven categories of information referred to in item 1 above. The contact details are set out below:

 

Postal address for each of the individuals is

 University of Central Lancashire
 Preston
 PR1 2HE

 

Head of Built and Natural Environment - 01772 893211
Head of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences - 01772 893311
Head of Creative and Performing Arts - 01772 893181
Head of Dentistry - 01772 895901
Head of Education and Social Science - 01772 893091 
Head of Forensic and Investigative Sciences - 01772 894381
Head of Journalism, Media and Communication - 01772 894731
Head of Lancashire Business School - 01772 894601
Head of Lancashire Law School - 01772 893061
Head of Languages and International Studies - 01772 89313
Head of Northern School of Design - 01772 893371
Head of Nursing and Caring Sciences - 01772 893701
Head of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences - 01772 895801
Head of Psychology - 01772 893421
Head of Social Work - 01772 893451
Head of Sport, Tourism and the Outdoors - 01772 894901
Head of Academic Quality and Standards Unit - 01772 892151
Director of Advancement - 01772 89440
Director of Burnley Campus - 01772 893301
Director of Facilities Management - 01772 892020
Executive Director of Finance - 01772 892161
Head of Governance and Legal Administration - 01772 892552
Director of Human Resources - 01772 892311
Director of International Affairs - 01772 895025
Director of Knowledge Transfer Service - 01772 892252
Director of Learning and Information Services - 01772 892351
Executive Assistant to the Vice-chancellor - 01772 892515
Executive Director of Operations - 01772 892511
Director of Research - 01772 894282
Head of Learning Development Unit - 01772 892516
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Skills and Employer Engagement) - 01772 892341
Clerk to the University Board - 01772 892340
Head of Strategic Development Service - 01772 892391
Director of Student and Academic Support Service - 01772 892409
General Manager Students Union - 01772 894841
             

Further information:

 

The University’s website is available at: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/

The University’s mission statement is available at: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/uclan/mission/index.php

The University’s key facts and figures can be found at: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/uclan/key_facts_and_figures/index.php

The University’s contact details are available at: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/contact_us.php

 

Email: dpfoia@uclan.ac.uk, Ext 2561