Terms of Reference
- To advise the Senate on policy and strategy relating to Distance Learning;
- To assist the Director, Distance Learning to ensure that Distance Learning operates in accordance with policy and to provide guidance for the ongoing development of Distance Learning;
- To promote the University of Otago as a centre for excellence in Distance Learning,
- To promote Distance Learning in Divisions and Departments, in accordance with the Strategic Direction for the University approved by Council;
- To promote Distance Learning as a means to further the University's commitment to internationalisation;
- To recommend guidelines and provide advice to those responsible for the administration and technological support of Distance Learning, particularly on the academic dimensions of these facets of Distance Teaching;
- To consider any other matters relating to Distance Learning and Teaching referred to it.
Membership
| Composition of the Board | Member | Expiry date (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (Convener) | Professor Pat Cragg | Ex-officio |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) of the Division of Commerce | Dr Sarah Carr | Ex-officio (appointed by the PVC) |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) of the Division of Health Sciences (Dunedin) | Associate Professor David McBride | Ex-officio (appointed by the PVC) |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) of the Division of Health Sciences (Northern) | Dr Rob Griffiths; and Associate Professor Eileen McKinlay | Ex-officio (appointed by the PVC) |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) of the Division of Humanities | Dr James Harding | Ex-officio (appointed by the PVC) |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) of the Division of Sciences | Dr Katherine Black | Ex-officio (appointed by the PVC) |
| Director (or nominee), International | Mrs Megan Smith | Ex-officio (appointed by the Director) |
| Head (or nominee), Student Experience | Ms Sonya Stewart | Ex-officio |
| Senior Operations Services Representative | Mrs Niky Hunt (Senior Manager Client Services, Humanities) | Ex-officio |
| Director, Distance Learning | Dr Sarah Stein | Ex-officio |
| Director (or nominee), Information Technology Services | Mr Jeffrey Ormandy | Ex-officio (appointed by the Director) |
| University Librarian (or nominee) | Mr Mike Wall | Ex-officio |
| Head of Department (or nominee), HEDC | Associate Professor Joyce Koh | Ex-officio (appointed by the Head, HEDC) |
| Nominee of OUSA | Mr Geraldi Ryan (International Students’ Representative) | December 2021 |
| Co-opted Members | Member | Expiry date (if applicable) |
| Previous Chair, Distance Learning Reference Group | Professor Paul Trebilco | Ex-officio |
| Director, Centre of Distance Education and e-Learning | Dr Keryn Pratt | Ex-officio |
| Director, Summer School and Continuing Education | Dr James Rodgers | Ex-officio |
The Board has the power to co-opt as required.
Serviced by: Specialist, Academic Committees and Services (Rebecca Connaughton, rebecca.connaughton@otago.ac.nz; ext 8696)
Meeting dates for 2021
- Wednesday 10 March at 2pm – Committee Room North
- Wednesday 12 May at 2pm – Committee Room North
- Wednesday 11 August at 2pm – Committee Room North
- Wednesday 10 November at 2pm – Committee Room North
