Functions of Academic Board and Sub-Committees
Academic Board
The Academic Board is the principal advisory committee of the University
Council on academic matters. It provides a forum for the discussion
and debate of the academic directions of the University, as well as
the quality of its academic programs. It may consider any matter relating
to the University's teaching, learning, research or other academic activity,
and advise the Council and the Vice Chancellor accordingly. In providing
this advice, it shall have particular regard to issues of academic accountability
and quality assurance, and to the University’s Strategic Plan.
Standing Committee of Academic Board
The Standing Committee of Academic Board is the executive committee
of the Academic Board. On behalf of the Academic Board it shall prepare
Academic Board agendas, arrange for committee elections, provide advice
and recommendations on all matters of academic policy, planning and
development, provision and quality of the development and review of
all academic programs and all other services in support of students'
academic welfare, and emerging issues.
Research and Research Training Advisory Committee
The Research and Research Training Advisory Committee is the principal
advisory committee of the Academic Board on issues of research management,
research development and research training within the University. Its
functions are to ensure that, within the approved policies of Council
and the Academic Board, appropriate standards are set and maintained
for all graduate research courses and programs approved by Council and
the Academic Board.
Learning and Teaching Advisory Committee
The Learning and Teaching Advisory Committee is the principal advisory
committee of the Academic Board on issues of teaching and learning across
the University. It provides advice on matters relating to the academic
standards and accountability, equity and quality assurance for all modes
of teaching and student assessment activity in or associated with the
University.
Divisional Boards
The Divisional Board is the principal advisory committee of the Academic
Board on academic matters within a Division. It provides a forum for
the discussion and debate of the academic directions of the Division,
as well as the quality of its academic programs. It may consider any
matter relating to the Division's teaching, learning, research or other
academic activity, and advise the Academic Board accordingly. In providing
this advice, it shall have particular regard to issues of academic accountability
and quality assurance, and to the University’s Strategic Plan.
Academic Board Appeals Committee
The Academic Board Appeals Committee is an appeals committee for students.
On behalf of the Academic Board, it shall hear, examine and determine
student appeals in relation to exclusion on academic grounds, student
assessment or higher degree progression.
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