Academic Board
Academic Board is the primary body for academic governance and decision-making at the University.
The Board is established under legislation and provides advice to the Vice-Chancellor and University Council on issues that affect academic excellence. It provides a forum for information and debate within the University and is responsible for policy on matters such as admissions, assessment, teaching, student conduct, research and academic appointments and promotion.
Membership
Academic Board membership includes the ex officio members - membership is tied to specific roles. Ex officio members include the senior executive, Deans, heads of regional campuses and the Presidents of the student organisations.
Membership of the Board also includes elected academic and professional staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and one graduate research candidate.
The Academic Board Regulations 2019 set out the requirements for election of staff and student members of Academic Board.
Nominations processes for elected staff and student membership of Academic Board commenced on 27 September 2023. The nomination period closed at 5.00pm on Thursday 12 October 2023. Outcomes of the Calls for Nominations and subsequent elections (where relevant) are included below.
A further call for nominations was made for undergraduate students, a postgraduate student from a regional campus and a graduate research candidate on 25 October 2023. Nominations closed at 5.00pm on Wednesday 8 November 2023. The outcomes are below.
A further call for nominations was made for Level E Academic Staff on 30 October 2023. Nominations closed at 5.00pm on Monday 13 November 2023. The outcomes are below.
Student Positions
There are 6 elected student members of Academic Board – these positions are voluntary.
Undergraduate Students
The composition of the Academic Board allows for three (3) positions for undergraduate students, elected by and from enrolled students who are not postgraduate students, at least one from a regional campus and at least one from a metropolitan campus.
Postgraduate Students
The composition of the Academic Board allows for two (2) positions for postgraduate students, elected by and from enrolled postgraduate students, one must be from a metropolitan campus and the other from a regional campus.
Graduate Research Candidate
The composition of Academic Board provides for one (1) graduate research candidate position elected by the graduate research candidates of the University.
The term of office for current student and graduate research candidate members will end on 31 December 2023.
A call for nominations for membership of the Academic Board from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 was made to all eligible students on Wednesday 27 September 2023.
At the close of the nomination period at 5.00pm on Thursday 12 October:
- No nominations were received from undergraduate students
- 3 nominations were received from postgraduate students from a metropolitan campus. No nominations were received from postgraduate students from a regional campus.
- No nominations were received from graduate research candidates.
In accordance with the provisions of the Academic Board Regulations 2019, an electronic ballot was conducted to elect one (1) postgraduate student from a metropolitan campus. The ballot opened at 9.00am on Monday 23 October 2023 and closed at 5.00pm on Monday 30 October 2023. All eligible postgraduate students received an email with a personal link to the ballot on 23 October 2023.
At the close of the ballot, the following postgraduate student from a metropolitan campus was elected:
A further Call for Nominations for undergraduate students, a postgraduate student from a regional campus and a graduate research candidate was made on Wednesday 25 October 2023.
At the close of the nomination period at 5.00pm on 8 November 2023:
- 6 nominations were received from undergraduate students for 3 positions
- 2 nominations were received from graduate research candidates for 1 position
Accordingly, an electronic balllot will be conducted. The ballot will open at 12 noon on Wednesday 22 November and will close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 29 November 2023. All eligible undergraduate student and graduate research candidates will receive an email with a personal link to the ballot on 22 November 2023.
In accordance with the provisions of the Academic Board Regulations 2019, where the number of nominations is less than the number of vacancies, the candidates nominated are declared to be elected. Accordingly, the following postgraduate student from a regional campus has been declared elected for a one year term commencing on 1 January 2024:
You must read the eligibility and nomination criteria for students before submitting a nomination.
Before nominating you are also encouraged to complete the following
Staff Positions
There are 60 elected staff members of Academic Board
- 20 Level E academic staff
- 15 Level A/B academic staff
- 15 Level C/D academic staff
- 5 Level HEO1-8 professional staff
- 5 level HEO9 or above professional staff
The term of office for current elected members is two years, ending on 31 December 2023.
A call for nominations for membership of the Academic Board from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025 was made to all eligible staff on Wednesday 27 September 2023.
At the close of the nomination period at 5.00pm on Thursday 12 October:
- 5 nominations were received from Level E Academic Staff.
- 16 nominations were received from Level A/B Academic Staff
- 15 nominations were received from Level C/D Academic Staff
- 9 nominations were received from HEO1-8 Professional Staff
- 9 nominations were received from HEO9+ Professional Staff
In accordance with the provisions of the Academic Board Regulations 2019, where the number of nominations is less than the number of vacancies, the candidates nominated are declared to be elected. Accordingly, the following staff have been declared elected for a two year term commencing on 1 January 2024:
Level E Academic Staff
- George Liu
- Adam Mechler
- Luke Prendergast
- Yvonne Wells
- Lawrie Zion
A further Call for Nominations for fifteen (15) Level E Academic Staff was made on Monday 30 October 2023. As the number of nominations received at the close of the nomination period on Monday 13 November 2023 was less than the number of vacancies the following staff have been declared elected in accordance with the provisions of the Academic Board Regulations 2019.
Level E Academic Staff
- Christine Bigby
- Graham Brown
- Teresa Iacono
- Marcel Jackson
- Jodi Oakman
- Suzanne O'Keefe
- James Walker
- Coral Warr
A further call for the remaining seven (7) positions for Level E Academic Staff was made on 21 November 2023. Nominations must be submitted via the online link below and must be received by 5.00pm on Tuesday 5 December 2023. Late or incomplete nominations cannot be accepted.
Level C/D Academic Staff
- Katherine (Kate) Ashman
- Buly Cardak
- Carina Chan
- Elly Djouma
- Colleen Holt
- Mumtaz Hussain
- Brooke Huuskes
- Mofi Islam
- Ross O'Shea
- Shahin Sharifi
- Keir Strickland
- Arthur Stukas
- Laura Whitburn
- Lakshmi Wijeyewickrema
- Nadia Zatsepin
In accordance with the provisions of the Academic Board Regulations 2019, an electronic ballot was conducted to elect:
- Fifteen (15) Level A/B Academic Staff
- Five (5) HEO1-8 Professional Staff
- Five (5) HEO9+ Professional Staff
The ballot opened at 9.00am on Monday 23 October 2023 and closed at 5.00pm on Monday 30 October 2023. All eligible Academic and Professional Staff received an email with a personal link to the ballot on 23 October 2023.
The following staff have been declared elected:
Fifteen (15) Level A/B Academic Staff
- Emily Bieber
- Elizabeth Black
- Yingting Cao
- Martin Clark
- Fiona Durand
- Adamm Ferrier
- Matthew King
- Lauren Lawson
- Fung Lay
- Matthew Mitchell
- Huong Nguyen
- Mohammad Sadegh Taskhiri
- Binh Tran
- Matt Wade
- Victoria Weale
Five (5) HEO1-8 Professional Staff
Two candidates received an equal number of votes for the fifth membership position. Accordingly, six (6) candidates have been declared elected for the 2024-2025 membership period.
- Marcella Bulic
- Inge Clinnick
- Clare O’Donoghue
- Joshua Parris
- Charlotte Usher
- Maddison Wells
Five (5) HEO9+ Professional Staff
- Weiyu Jiang
- Jasleen Kaur
- Maree Norden
- April Vocale
- Andrea Young
Nominations must be submitted via the online nomination form by 5.00pm on Tuesday 5 December 2023.
You must read the eligibility and nomination criteria for staff before submitting a nomination.
Before nominating you are also encouraged to complete the following
Chair and Deputy Chair
The Chair and Deputy Chair of Academic Board are elected biennially for two-year terms commencing on 28 February. The terms of office for the current Chair and Deputy Chair conclude on 28 February 2024.
A call for nominations was made to members of the professoriate on 27 September 2023.
At the close of the nomination period at 5.000pm on Thursday 12 October:
- 2 nominations were received for the position of Chair
- 1 nomination was received for the position of Deputy Chair.
Chair
An electronic ballot was conducted, in accordance with the provisions of the Academic Board Regulations 2019, to elect the Chair of Academic Board. The ballot opened at 9.00am on Monday 23 October 2023 and closed at 5.00pm on Monday 30 October 2023. All eligible Academic Board members received an email with a personal link to the ballot on 23 October 2023.
At the close of the ballot, Professor Carol McKinstry was declared elected to the position of Chair of Academic Board.
Deputy Chair
In accordance with the provisions of the Academic Board Regulations 2019, where the number of nominations is less than the number of vacancies, the candidates nominated are declared to be elected. Accordingly, Professor Bircan Erbas has been declared elected for a two year term as Deputy Chair commencing on 28 February 2024.
You must read the eligibility and nomination criteria for Chair/Deputy Chair before submitting a nomination.
Before nominating you are also encouraged to complete the following
