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 2025
| Academic Committee meeting dates (Thursdays at 9:00am) | Deadlines for agenda item submissions |
|---|---|
| 5 February | Monday 27 January |
| 6 March | Monday 24 February |
| 3 April | Monday 24 March |
| 8 May | Monday 28 April |
| 5 June | Monday 26 May |
| 3 July | Monday 23 June |
| 7 August | Monday 28 July |
| 4 September | Monday 25 August |
| 2 October | Monday 22 September |
| 6 November | Friday 24 October |
Divisional Committees – Meeting Dates and Deadlines 2025 (PDF)
Forms and information on University Academic Committees
Current Committee
- Professor Melanie Beres (Associate Dean – Convener)
- Professor Ian Barber (Social Sciences)
- Dr Ben France-Hudson (Law)
- Dr Sonya Gaches (Education)
- Associate Professor Daniel Kingston (Geography)
- Professor Thomas McLean (Arts)
- Dr Erica Newman (Te Tumu)
- Dr Tessa Roman (Performing Arts)
- Dr Lesley Proctor (Social Sciences)
- Dr Lorraine Wong (Arts)
- OUSA student representative(s) TBC