• Ben Barr (Cardiff University)
• David Bonner (Hertfordshire University) - non member
• David Lerner (Sheffield University)
• John Manning (University of Greenwich)
• Chris Morley (Cambridge University) - non member
• Toby Mottram (University of Warwick)
• David Muir-Wood (Bristol University)
• Peter Smith (Cranfield University)
• Mars Street (Oxford Brookes University) - non member
• Ray Hulse (Coventry University)

3. Minutes
Minutes from the AGM on the 31st October 2002 at the University of Leeds were approved.

4. Matters Arising
Item 5. Discussed the future use of monies. Noted this had been discussed at ACED committee meetings but not resolved. It was suggested that an Educational Conference could be held. ACED committee to discuss again.

5. Chairman's Report
Mr Ian Whyte outlined his report and noted the successful liaison with the Institutions. Future issues were to be more proactive with organisations such as EPC. He thanked the committee for their support during the year.

6. Secretary's Report
Dr Clive Williams outlined the activities during the year and that ACED had taken the lead in organising the joint meeting in June with the Institution. Noted that since the report was written the membership was now 38 departments and two more are expected to subscribe.

7. Treasurer's Report
The written report, from Professor David Bonner, was accepted and it was noted that the Treasurer wished to stand down at the next AGM.

8. ACED Constitution
The enclosures with the AGM papers were discussed. It was noted that changes to CIC are expected in December 2003 and possibly ACED should play a larger role. Discussed membership and whether colleges with HNC/D etc should join ACED. Noted constitution may have to change with Foundation Degrees introduction in the future. Decided not to change constitution.

9. Election of Officers and Committee for 2003/04
Dr Clive Williams resigned as secretary. Dr David Phillips was proposed and seconded as ACED secretary, there were no other nominations. Ian Whyte, on behalf of the Committee and of the ACED membership, thanked Clive for his outstanding contribution to the work of ACED over the last two years.

Professor David Bonner was to continue as Treasurer.

Professor Nigel Smith was proposed and seconded as Chairman for 2003/04.

Dr Clive Williams was proposed and seconded as Chairman Elect for 2003/04.

Professor Brian Lee was willing to serve on the Committee for one more year.

Noted that Professor Laurie Boswell had served his time on the Committee and was not putting his name forward for re-election. He was thanked for his work.

Dr Cedric D’Mello had been nominated by Dr David Philips and seconded by Ian Whyte for the Committee. This was approved.

Continuing members of the Committee are:

• Mr Ian Whyte as Immediate Post Chair
• Mr Ray Hulse
• Dr John Manning
• Dr Richard Wood.

[Secretary’s note: Dr Stuart Moy has confirmed that he wished to continue on the Committee and so will be an additional member.]

10. Vote of thanks
The excellent work of the Chairman, Mr Ian Whyte, during 2002/03 was outlined and a vote of thanks given.

11. Venue for Conference
Dr Clive Williams had been asked if he would hold the 2004 Conference at the University of Plymouth. This was agreed and the date confirmed as the 21st and 22nd October 2004.

12. Any Other Business
12.1 Noted that ACED now had a much higher profile and was being consulted by Government ministers.

12.2 During the conference the Hefce proposal to reduce the funding by 7.4% for 2004/05 had been debated. It was suggested that all members should write to their MPs.

12.3 Noted that the joint meeting with ICE and IStructE for Heads of Department or nominees would take place at ICE in April or May 2004.

12.4 Wylie Cunningham asked for comments on Devolution in Scotland for ICE.