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Organisation of the university

Management structure

The operations of the University are managed within the Organisational, Academic and Committee Structure of the University.

Senior management

The Vice-Chancellor and President is the senior academic appointment of the University. He is assisted by the Senior Executive Group comprising the Deputy Vice-Chancellor; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research); Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Future Students); Executive Director, Office of the Vice-Chancellor; Executive Director, People and Culture; Executive Director, Infrastructure and Operations; and Chief Financial Officer/Executive Director, Finance and Resource Planning.

Administrative divisions

The administrative divisions of the University provide advice to senior management plus a range of services and resources to members of the University to support them in the fulfilment of the University mission.

Faculties, schools, departments

There are five multi-campus faculties at La Trobe University:

• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Law and Management
• Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering.

The faculties are each managed by a Dean assisted by a Deputy Dean, Associate Deans and Faculty Registrar. Within the faculties are a range of schools managed by the Heads of School. Some schools are further divided into departments or programs.

Regional campuses

The Pro Vice Chancellor (Regional) is responsible for the development and implementation of the University Regional Plan, the operational management of the regional campuses, community engagement, the provision of support to Faculties in the implementation of the Regional Plan and the development of relationships with Technical and Further Education Colleges.

University committees

The University Council is the governing body of the University, presided over by the Chancellor and with membership defined by the La Trobe University Act of 1964.

The most important committees of Council are:

• the Academic Board, which advises Council on all academic issues
• the Corporate Governance and Audit Committee, which monitors compliance by staff of the University with policies established by Council; and
• the Finance and Resources Committee, which advises Council on all financial and business issues and on all issues relating to the University’s buildings and grounds.

Each has a range of subsidiary committees that advise on or manage the University’s many activities. Additionally a number of specific-purpose committees reports to Council.

Campuses

Albury-Wodonga

Beechworth

Bendigo

Melbourne (Bundoora)

The main campus of the University is located at Melbourne (Bundoora).

Melbourne (City)

Mildura

Shepparton