University Committees
A vital part of TUSA’s representation work is to ensure that students have a direct say in how the University develops and behaves by nominating student leaders to sit on University committees. Every major decision made at the University will be discussed on a committee at some point, which is why student representation is so important.
TUSA relies on our nominated committee members to keep us informed about discussions and decisions made by the university so that we can continue to support and represent the interests of all students.
ACADEMIC SENATE
Key Purpose: The University of Tasmania Act has established an Academic Senate with responsibility for advising the Council on all academic matters relating to the University.
Information on the Academic Senate can be found here.
Meets: 7 meetings each year.
Meeting Length: 4 hours
Student Members: 4
When and Where Held: Bi-monthly, rotating locations
Current Allocation:
- TUSA President: Liam McLaren
- Education President (Postgrad): Shan-Yu Yu
- Education President (Undergrad): Kt Lertsinpakdee
- Deputy President: Jack Oates Pryor
ULTC (UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND TEACHING COMMITTEE)
Key Purpose: The University Learning and Teaching Committee oversees the learning and teaching goals of the University. It is central to the development and oversight of the University’s learning and teaching strategy and to the maintenance of excellence in learning and teaching.
The Terms of Reference for this committee can be found here.
Meets: Bi-monthly
Meeting Length: 2 hours
Student Members: 4
When and Where Held: Administration Building
Current Allocation:
- TUSA President: Liam McLaren
- Education President (Postgrad): Shan-Yu Yu
- Education President (Undergrad): Kt Lertsinpakdee
TELT GG (TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING AND TEACHING) GOVERNANCE GROUP - a subcommittee of ULTC
Key Purpose: TBA
Meets: 4 times a year
Meeting Length: 1 hour
Student Members: 2
When and Where Held: Sandy Bay
Current Allocation:
- President: Liam McLaren
- Student Representative: Kt Lertsinpakdee
UCUPC (UNIVERSITY COURSE AND UNIT PROPOSALS COMMITTEE)
Key Purpose: The University Course & Unit Proposals Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Academic Senate in relation to proposals for new pre-degree, undergraduate, and postgraduate coursework courses and significant amendments to existing courses.
The Terms of Reference for this committee can be found here.
Meets: Monthly, though additional meetings are regularly called.
Meeting Length: 3 hours
Student Members: 1
When and Where Held: Council Room and VC Meeting Room
Current Allocation:
1. Student Representative: Kt Lertsinpakdee
SEC (STUDENT EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE)
Key Purpose: In alignment with the University’s Learning and Teaching, Student Experience, and Student Support Strategies, the Student Experience Committee (SEC) represents the peak body responsible for the provision of advice and recommendations on the development, implementation, and review of strategies, policies, and initiatives to address the needs of students and enhance the overall student experience at the University of Tasmania.
The Terms of Reference for this committee can be found here.
Meets: 6 meetings each year.
Meeting Length: TBC
Student Members: 4
When and Where Held: 2 hours, Council Room and Executive Meeting Room 2
Current Allocation:
- TUSA President or nominee: Liam McLaren
- Student Experience President (North): Libby Alsop
- Student Experience President (South): Jack Oates Pryor
- Student Experience President (Cradle Coast): Angus Bisset Stewart
- Student Experience President (Rozelle): Matthew Douglass
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Key Purpose: TBC
Meets: Quarterly
Meeting Length: 2 hours
Student Members: 2
When & Where: TBA
Current Allocation:
- Student Representative: Libby Alsop
- Student Representative: Liam McLaren
IDE (INCLUSION, DIVERSITY & EQUITY WORKING GROUP)
Key Purpose:
The University Equity Committee operates within the broader context of the University’s Inclusion, diversity, and Equity frameworks. The Committee will work to enact these principles by:
- proposing measures to address inequality and systemic disadvantage at the University and promoting cultural change;
- defining a body of work annually to contribute to the realization of the University’s People Strategy, Athena Swan SAGE commitments, and other Inclusion, diversity, and Equity frameworks;
- receiving and analyzing reports on progress towards our equity and diversity goals.
The Committee will draw on the significant expertise in the University relating to diversity and equity and will provide a forum for discussion and the generation of ideas and initiatives to support a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusivity within the University. The Committee will assist in formulating, sharing, and disseminating good practice university-wide.
Meets: Quartely
Meeting Length: 2 hours
Student Members: 2
When & Where: TBA
Current Allocation:
- Equity President: Mark Warrington
- Nominated Equity Committee Representative
STANDING ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
Key Purpose: Concentrated group drawn from Academic Senate members that often meets on short notice.
Student Members: 1
When & Where: Zoom typically
Current Allocation:
- President: Liam McLaren
SSAF WORKING GROUP
Key Purpose: Considers student feedback on SSAF spending and priorities, and reviews specific initiatives to determine whether they respond to key priority areas.
Student Members: 8
When & Where: Zoom typically
Current Allocation:
ALL STATE COUNCIL
UNIVERSITY APPEALS PANEL
Key Purpose: Considers appeals from students who have had a finding of inappropriate behaviour made against them.
Student Members: 1
When & Where: Zoom typically
Current Allocation:
- TUSA President: Liam McLaren
MONITORING & ASSURANCE COMMITTEE
Key Purpose: Provision of oversight on behalf of Academic Senate of elements of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Stardards) 2021 that relate to institutional monitoring.
Student Members: 1
When & Where: Zoom typically
Current Allocation:
- TUSA President: Liam McLaren
ROZELLE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Key Purpose: Opportunity for students to inform engagement activities on campus for planning and decision-making.
Student Members: 1
When & Where: Zoom typically
Current Allocation:
- Rozelle Campus President: Matthew Douglass
CCC STUDENT & STAFF EXPERIENCE GROUP
Key Purpose: Opportunity for students to inform engagement activities on campus for planning and decision-making.
Student Members: 1
When & Where: Zoom typically
Current Allocation:
- Cradle Coast Campus President: Angus Bisset Stewart