University governance
The La Trobe University Council is the governing authority of the University and is chaired by the Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor is appointed by Council to be the chief executive officer of the University.
Chancellor
Mrs Sylvia Walton, AO
T: 03 9479 2000
F: 03 9471 0093
Chancellor's profile
Deputy Chancellor
The Hon Anthony Sheehan
T: 03 9479 2003
F: 03 9479 1045
For detailed information regarding the Council’s composition, powers and responsibilities, election regulations and terms and conditions of office of members, refer to the La Trobe University Act 1964.
The Council’s central role is to identify the distinctive character of the institution, to plan strategically, and to ensure that the University responds to the wider social context in which it operates.
The statutes and regulations provide the regulatory framework within which the operations of the University are carried out. The Code of Conduct guides all members of the University, including Council members, as to the standards required of them.
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