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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 2011 (147Kb PDF) 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, 148.94 KB) and Academic Governance Handbook ( PDF, 348.84 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.

The 2021 Governance Meeting Calendar has been finalised.

Membership

MemberPositionTerm CommencedTerm Ends
Professor Elisa Martinez-MarroquinChair1 Jan 202031 Dec 2022
Professor Paddy NixonVice-Chancellor and PresidentEx-Officio 
Professor Geoff CrispDVC and VP, AcademicEx-Officio 
Professor Leigh SullivanDVC and VP Research and InnovationEx-Officio 
Professor Jason BainbridgeExecutive Dean, Faculty of Arts and DesignEx-Officio 
Professor Wendy LaceyExecutive Dean, Faculty of Business, Government and LawEx-Officio 
Professor Barney DelgarnoExecutive Dean, Faculty of EducationEx-Officio 
Professor Janine DeakinExecutive Dean, Faculty of Science and TechnologyEx-Officio 
Professor Michelle LincolnExecutive Dean, Faculty of HealthEx-Officio 
Professor Peter RadollPVC, IndigenousEx-Officio 
Professor Debra RickwoodElected Member 20 Sept 202131 Dec 2022
Professor Robert TantonElected Member1 Jan 202131 Dec 2022
Professor Reena GhidyalElected Member14 Apr  202131 Dec 2022
Dist Professor Jen WebbElected Member24 Feb 202131 Dec 2022
Assoc Prof Disa PryorElected Member1 Jan 202131 Dec 2022
Assoc Prof Mathieu O'NeilElected Member1 Jan 202131 Dec 2022
Assoc Prof Benedict SheehyElected Member24 Feb 202131 Dec 2022
Assoc Prof Tamsin KellyElected Member1 Jan 202131 Dec 2022
Assoc Prof Philip RobertsElected Member1 Jan 202131 Dec 2022
Professor Geoff CrispActing PVC, Students, Partnerships and International29 Jun 202028 Jun 2022
Professor Geoff CrispActing PVC, Learning and Teaching29 Jun 202028 Jun 2022
Ms Melissa HankinsonCouncil Appointed Member1 Jan 202031 Dec 2021
Assoc Prof Kate PumpaCouncil Appointed Member1  Jan 202031 Dec 2021
Mr Andrew BrainElected Undergraduate Student1 Jan 202131 Dec 2021
Ms Brittany HarridenElected Postgraduate Student14 Apr 202131 Dec 2021

Contact

For further information regarding Academic Board contact the Governance Office

Email:  governance@canberra.edu.au

Phone:  Connie Venning - 02 6206 3958