Terms of Reference
- To review proposals and discussion papers and to make recommendations to the Academic/Divisional Board, Heads of School, Deans, Directors, and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor on academic policies and on academic strategic developments;
- To oversee the strategic development of undergraduate degrees within the Division and to exercise particular oversight of the Bachelor of Arts degree.
- To make recommendations to the Academic/Divisional Board on specific proposals for curriculum development;
- To review and make responses or recommendations to appropriate bodies on academic matters referred to the Division for comment.
Membership
- The Associate Dean (Academic), Convenor (ex officio)
- The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (ex officio)
- One representative from: Geography, Performing Arts, The College of Education, Faculty of Law, and Te Tumu, and two representatives from School of Arts, and School of Social Sciences*
- Two representatives from OUSA
- The committee may co-opt additional members
Normally, members serve for three years and two are replaced each year.
Administrative support and advice is provided by the embedded Specialist, Academic Committees and Services.
*Membership will reflect a balance between genders, disciplines, and appointment levels. Where necessary, co-option will be used to achieve such balance. Membership of the committee will be regarded as significant service to the Division.
Terms of reference and the membership of the Academic Committee (Constitution) (PDF)
Meeting dates for 2024
| Academic Committee meeting dates (Thursdays at 9:00am) | Deadlines for agenda item submissions |
|---|---|
| 8 February | Monday 29 January |
| 7 March | Monday 26 February |
| 4 April | Monday 22 March |
| 9 May | Monday 22 April |
| 6 June | Monday 37 May |
| 11 July | Monday 24 June |
| 8 August | Monday 29 July |
| 5 September | Monday 26 August |
| 10 October | Monday 23 September |
| 7 November | Monday 25 October |
Academic Committee and Divisional Board meeting dates, 2024 (PDF)
Forms and information on University Academic Committees
Current Committee
- Associate Professor Melanie Beres (Associate Dean – Convenor)
- Professor Ian Barber (Social Sciences)
- Dr Sonya Gaches (Education)
- Dr Daniel Kingston (Geography)
- Associate Professor Thomas McLean (Arts)
- Dr Erica Newman (Te Tumu)
- Dr Maddy Parkins-Craig (Performing Arts)
- Dr Lesley Proctor (Social Sciences)
- Associate Professor Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere (Law)
- OUSA student representative(s) TBC