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
Hon John Brumby AO
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Chancellor's profile
Deputy Chancellors
Dr Philip Moors AO
Ms Deborah Radford
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The Council is responsible for strategic planning within the regulatory framework of the University. It has a central role in identifying the character of La Trobe and ensuring that the University responds to the wider social context in which it operates.
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Council
The Council is the governing body of the University, established by the La Trobe University Act 1964
University governance
The University’s governance is established through legislation, La Trobe University Act, 2009 and is overseen by the primary authority under the Act, Council. Council’s formal powers are laid out in legislation and relate to matters of strategic direction, organisation and good governance of the University.
Academic Governance
Academic governance is overseen by a statutory body, the Academic Board. The Board is responsible for the academic oversight of the University’s teaching, learning and research and discharges these responsibilities through its committee structure.
Governance Services Unit
The Governance Services Unit supports the University's governance processes.
Committees
La Trobe University’s governance system has a range of committees operating at different levels and for different purposes. These committees are dependent on the provision of high level support and high quality resources.
Contact us
Contact details for Governance Services Unit, Academic Board, Senior Executive Group and University Council.