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Faculty academic boards
report to the University Academic Board. The Faculty Academic Board coordinates
faculty strategic planning the continuing improvement of courses and curriculum
within the faculty, establishes criteria for good teaching and assessment practices
within the faculty, determines results in all units offered by the faculty,
considers submissions for authorised new courses and major changes to existing
courses and makes recommendation to the University Academic Board regarding
course development and approval.
Each faculty Academic Board
has one Alumni Representative appointed by the Alumni Board. A representative
holds the position for a minimum term of two years.
Vacancies are advertised
through the Alumni Email. If you are interested in being involved, contact the
Alumni Office.
Terms of reference
Faculty academic boards
report to University Academic Board. A
faculty academic board:
- coordinates faculty strategic
planning in accordance with University procedures
- coordinates the faculty
equity plan in accordance with the University's equity plan
- recommends faculty plans
to University Academic Board for approval
- coordinates the continuing
improvement of courses and curriculum within the faculty's jurisdiction
- recommends to University
Academic Board the number, memberships and organisation of faculty advisory
committees
- establishes criteria
for good teaching and assessment practices within the faculty and in accordance
with University policy
- determines results in
all units offered by the faculty, regardless of the course or courses within
which such units are taught
- considers submissions
from faculty advisory committees for authorised new courses and major changes
to existing courses and makes recommendation to University
- Academic Board regarding
course development and approval considers for approval proposals from faculty
advisory committees for minor changes to existing courses
approves continuing education programs within the faculty
- determines the credit
points for units in courses under the control of the faculty in accordance
with University policy
- coordinates, in conjunction
with centre directors, research degrees and faculty research plans
- recommends to University
Academic Board on the conferring of academic awards in accordance with University
policy
- reports annually to University
Academic Board on the adequacy of relevant resources, facilities and services
for courses within the faculty
- recommends to University
Research Committee regarding the registration, supervision and examination
of research masters and doctoral candidates
- compiles a faculty report
for the purpose of internal review, based inter alia on annual reports, reports
from faculty advisory committees and annual strategic plans
- considers matters referred
by Council, University Academic Board, the Vice-Chancellor, the dean of faculty
or members.
In order to ensure the efficient
conduct of business, an academic board may elect to delegate responsibility
for any of its functions to the chairperson of the board or to a committee appointed
by the board to carry out such functions on the board's behalf.
Membership
- Dean of faculty ex officio
as chairperson
Heads of school within the faculty ex officio
- Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Information
and Academic Services) ex officio
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor
or nominee
- Two members of the academic
staff (other than the head) from each school, elected by the academic staff
of the school
- One academic staff member
with research experience, nominated by the board
- One member of Alumni
who is not a staff member or student of the University, nominated by Alumni
Board
- Chairpersons of faculty
advisory committees
- One student from each
school within the faculty, elected or appointed in the manner determined by
the Student Guild Council.
The faculty administration
officer is secretary.
At its discretion the Board
may appoint up to two additional members.
Tenure and frequency of
meeting
Ex officio members remain
members for as long as they hold the position relevant to their membership.
Elected or nominated staff
members serve a two-year term.
External members serve a
two-year term.
Student Guild members
serve a one-year term.
Faculty academic boards
meet at least four times a year.
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