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Academic Board

The University of Canberra Act 1989 establishes the Academic Board which, subject to the Statutes, is responsible under the Council for all academic matters relating to the University; and may advise the Council on any matter relating to education, learning or research or the academic work of the University.

The University of Canberra (Academic Board) Statute 2011 (formerly Academic Board Statute 1990 (Statute No. 1) and the University of Canberra Academic Board Rules 2021 (PDF, 204.75 KB) also governs the work of the Board and amongst other matters sets out its responsibilities, powers and membership in more detail.

The Academic Board Standing Orders (PDF, 214.02 KB) and Academic Governance Handbook (PDF, 600.73 KB) provide further information on Academic Governance at the University of Canberra including roles and responsibilities of members, administrative processes, meeting protocols, and quality assurance.

Membership

MemberPositionTerm CommencedTerm Ends
Professor Elisa Martinez-MarroquinChair (5(1)(a))Ex-Officio 
Professor Lucy JohnstonInterim Vice-Chancellor or nominee (5(1)(b))Ex-Officio 
Professor Michelle LincolnDeputy Vice-Chancellor Academic (5(1)(c))Ex-Officio 
Professor Janine DeakinInterim Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise (5(1)(c))Ex-Officio 
Professor Maree MeredithPro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous (5(1)(d))Ex-Officio 
Distinguished Professor Jen WebbExecutive Dean, Faculty of Arts and Design (5(1)(e))Ex-Officio 
Professor Uwe DulleckDeputy Dean, Faculty of Business, Government and Law (5(1)(e))Ex-Officio 
Professor Barney DalgarnoExecutive Dean, Faculty of Education (5(1)(e))Ex-Officio 
Professor Stuart SempleExecutive Dean, Faculty of Health (5(1)(e))Ex-Officio 
VacantExecutive Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology (5(1)(e))Ex-Officio 
VacantHeads of other bodies Section 20(d) Act (5(1)(f))Ex-Officio 
Dr Claire PearceAcademic Staff member, Level A – C (5(1)(g))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2024
Dr John HawkinsAcademic Staff member, Level A – C (5(1)(g))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2024
Associate Professor Julie CookeAcademic Staff member, Level D (5(1)(h))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2024
Associate Professor Ashraf GhanemAcademic Staff member, Level D (5(1)(h))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2024
Professor Naomi DaleAcademic Staff member, Level D (5(1)(h))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2024
Professor Sascha Dov BachmannAcademic Staff member, Level E (5(1)(i))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2024
Professor Michael JasperFaculty Board Chair, Faculty of Arts and Design (5(1)(j))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2024
Professor Mary WalshFaculty Board Chair, Faculty of Business, Government
and Law (5(1)(j))
1 Jan 202331 Dec 2024
Associate Professor Philip RobertsFaculty Board Chair, Faculty of Education (5(1)(j))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2024
Professor Debra RickwoodFaculty Board Chair, Faculty of Health (5(1)(j))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2024
Professor Girija ChettyFaculty Board Chair, Faculty of Science and Technology (5(1)(j))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2024
Associate Professor Deborah HillAcademic Staff member, Research Institute or Centre (5(1)(k))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2024
Mrs Mara EversonsProfessional Staff member, at Level 9 or above (5(1)(l)(ii))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2024
Ms Melissa HankinsonCouncil Representative, General Staff member (5(1)(m))1 Jan 202031 Dec 2023
Professor Benedict SheehyCouncil Representative, Academic Staff member (5(1)(n))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Ms  Sriya Naidu BandaruUndergraduate Student member (5(1)(o))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Mrs Patricia Solares PoggiPostgraduate Student member (5(1)(o))1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023

The Academic Board is supported by the following committees:

Contact

For further information regarding Academic Board contact the Academic Governance Office

Email:  academic.governance@canberra.edu.au