Academic Board

The Academic Board is the University's principal academic decision-making and advisory body.  It was established by Statute 19 and the regulations made under the statute.

The Senate of the university relies on the Academic Board for advice and recommendation on academic related matters.

The Chair of Academic Board is elected from among its members and normally serves for a two year term in the first instance.  A Deputy Chair and an Associate Chair are also elected from the Board membership.

Meeting Dates

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The Board has four scheduled meetings each year.  Meeting dates for 2012 and cut-off dates for agenda items are:

Agendas and Minutes

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Agendas and minutes for Academic Board meetings are available at the Committees site at the following link: http://committees.uwa.edu.au/acaboard/board

Members of the Board have an opportunity to submit questions on notice.

Committee Induction

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2012 Induction Package

Sub-committee of the Board (the Nominating Committee)

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The Board has nominees on Academic Council and on Senate and Council sub-committees. In the event that these positions are not filled through the standard nomination processes, it is the task of the Board's one sub-committee, the Nominating Committee, to nominate suitable persons. The Nominating Committee consists of the Chair, Deputy Chair, Chair Elect and Past Chair of the Board. The Academic Secretary is the secretary to the Nominating Committee.

MEMBERSHIP 2012 (full membership is available at the link)

Chair of Academic Board:

• W/Professor Karen Simmer

Deputy Chair of Academic Board:

• W/Professor John Cordery

Associate Chair of Academic Board:

• W/Professor Grady Venville

Executive Officer:

• Ms Sylvia Lang (Academic Secretary)

Administrative Officer:

• Ms Lidia Cuoco (Academic Policy Services)

 ELECTIONS 

Academic Board and Council Communications Map 

Academic Board and Council Decision-making Map