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Academic Board

The Academic Board is the University's senior academic body. The Board was established under the University of the Sunshine Coast Act 1998:

  • to advise the Council about teaching, scholarship and research matters concerning the University
  • to formulate proposals for the academic policies of the University
  • to monitor the academic activities of the University's faculties, and
  • to promote and encourage scholarship and research at the University

Animal Ethics Committee

The Committee reports to the Research Management Committee, the Council and the National Health and Medical Research Council. The Committee is responsible for promoting the ethical conduct of research and teaching involving the use of animals and protecting the wellbeing and welfare of those animals.

Art Collection Advisory Committee

The Committee is an advisory committee to the Vice-Chancellor to advise him on the implementation of the Artworks Acquisition and Deaccessioning Policy.

Audit and Risk Management Committee

The Audit and Risk Management Committee reports to Council and has the responsibility:

  • to assess and contribute to the audit planning process relating to the identification of risks and threats to the University, taking into account the financial and operational environment and its performance management framework
  • to assess and enhance the University's governance of its systems of internal control, risk management and internal audit activities, and
  • to oversee and appraise the University's financial reporting through the internal and external audit functions

Equity Advisory Committee

The Equity Advisory Committee is an advisory committee to the Vice-Chancellor. The Committee meets once a year to:

  • receive a report on current and proposed Equity activities/projects considered at the annual Equity Think Tank, and
  • make recommendations to the Vice-Chancellor on Equity activities of the University

Foundation Board

The University of the Sunshine Coast Foundation was established as the fund raising and alumni relations arm of the University. The Foundation is managed by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with and on the advice of a Board appointed by Council. The Board comprises the Vice-Chancellor (ex officio) and at least eight but not more than twelve other eminent persons selected from the community, at least two of whom are also members of Council.

Human Research Ethics Committee

The Committee reports to the Research Management Committee, Council, and the National Health and Medical Research Council. The Committee is responsible for ensuring that research involving humans is conducted ethically and that the welfare and rights of human participants in research are protected.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Board

The ICT Board was established in 2003 as an advisory committee to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Its purpose is to be the peak body for ICT governance and to provide strategic direction to the University in relation to ICT.

Internal Research Grants Sub-committee

The Sub-committee reports to the Research Management Committee. The Sub-committee assesses applications for Internal Seed Research Grants and University Research Grants, and recommends to the Research Management Committee on the award of those Grants.

Learning and Teaching Management Committee

The Committee recommends to the Academic Board on learning and teaching policy and the accreditation or approval of programs and courses other than for higher degrees by research. The Committee develops and monitors implementation of the University's Learning and Teaching Plan.

Planning and Resources Committee

The Planning and Resources Committee reports to Council on strategic planning and resource matters, budgets, funding and insurance issues, resource implications of academic and physical development proposals, and staffing issues.

Research Degrees Committee

The Research Degrees Committee is a committee of the Academic Board. Its role is to:

  • admit candidates, monitor and review candidates' progress and make decisions related to candidature and examinations for higher degrees by research
  • recommend to the Academic Board the admission of candidates to the award of a higher degree by research
  • monitor, and provide advice to the Academic Board and the Research Management Committee on, the quality of higher degree by research programs
  • liaise with and provide advice to the Research Management Committee on any matter pertaining to higher degree by research programs, and
  • provide advice to the Academic Board on rules for higher degrees by research

Research Management Committee

The Committee provides advice to Academic Board on research policies and research matters. The Committee develops and monitors the University's Research and Research Training Plan and awards grants under various internal research grant schemes.

Senior Staff Advisory Committee

The Senior Staff Advisory Committee is an advisory committee to the Vice-Chancellor. Its role is to:

  • advise the Vice-Chancellor on relevant policy issues
  • consider major sectoral issues and their impact on the University
  • act as a forum for the discussion of any general issue affecting the University, and 
  • discuss relevant risk management matters

University Environment Advisory Committee (EAC)

The Committee provides the Vice-Chancellor with advice on:

  • environmental matters related to the development of the University and its surrounds
  • the implementation and maintenance of environmental awareness and environmentally sensitive practices at the University that reflect the desire and commitment of the University and its community, and 
  • the integration of environmentally sustainable concepts into University course and program offerings where appropriate

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