University Courses Committee

The University Courses Committee is responsible for the academic oversight of the course and subject portfolio and the quality for coursework programs within the University.  The University Courses Committee provides advice to the Academic Senate on strategies, policies, initiatives and innovation that promotes development of an innovative course portfolio for the University. The principal functions of the University Courses Committee are outlined in the University Courses Committee - Membership and Terms of Reference.

The Indigenous Board of Studies is a subcommittee of the University Courses Committee.

MemberCategoryAppointment Term Ends
Professor Graham Brown Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (Chair) Ex-officio N/A
Professor Janelle Wheat Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) or nominee Ex-officio N/A
Professor Lisa Cary
Dean (Learning and Teaching Innovation)
 Ex-officio N/A
Mr Mike Ferguson Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) or nominee Ex-officio N/A
Ms Sandra Sharpham Executive Director, Student Experience Ex-officio N/A
Ms Heather McGregor Acting Executive Director, Division of Student Success or nominee Ex-officio N/A
Mr Matthew GranfieldExecutive Director, Customer ExperienceEx-officioN/A
Associate Professor Lucie Zundans-Fraser Deputy Dean, Faculty of Arts and Education Ex-officio N/A
Professor Jenny KentDeputy Dean, Faculty of Business, Justice and
Behavioural Sciences 		Ex-officio N/A
Associate Professor Christopher Orchard Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Arts and Education Ex-officio N/A
Associate Professor Julia Lynch Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences Ex-officio N/A
Dr Rachel Whitsed Associate Dean (Academic),Faculty of Science and Health Ex-officio N/A
Dr Kelly Tribolet Course Director, Faculty of Arts and Education Elected 30 June 2026
Dr Jason Howarth Course Director, Faculty of Business, Justice and
Behavioural Sciences 		Elected 30 June 2025
Dr Michelle Eastwood Course Director, Faculty of Science and Health Elected 30 June 2026
Mr Simon Wakeling Members with expertise in course development,
course review and policy development 		Nominated 30 June 2026
Dr Annabel Matheson 30 June 2025
Ms Rebecca Acheson 30 June 2025
Dr Susan Mlcek Acting Chair, Indigenous Board of Studies or nominee Ex-officio N/A
Ms Rebecca Frauenfelder  Faculty professional staff member with expertise in course administration Nominated 30 June 2025 
Vacant Student member Nominated 30 September 2024

The University Courses Committee Standing Committee was established to decide urgent matters which arise between meetings of the University Courses Committee, and when it is not practical to convene a full meeting of the Committee.

MemberCategoryAppointment Term Ends
Professor Graham Brown Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (Chair) Ex-officio N/A
Professor Janelle Wheat Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) or nominee Ex-officio N/A
Professor Jenny Kent Member of the University Courses Committee Nominated 30 June 2025
Professor Lisa Cary Member of the University Courses Committee Nominated 30 June 2025
Associate Professor Rachel Whitsed Member of the University Courses Committee Nominated 30 June 2026
DateTimeLocation Agenda Close Meeting Records
12 March 20259.00am - 12.00pmVideoconference24 February 2025AgendaMinutes
30 April 20259.00am - 12.00pmVideoconference14 April 2025AgendaMinutes
18 June 20259.00am - 12.00pmVideoconference2 June 2025AgendaMinutes
27 August 20259.00am - 12.00pmVideoconference11 August 2025AgendaMinutes
22 October 20259.00am - 12.00pmVideoconference3 October 2025AgendaMinutes

Refer to the Governance Services web page for the meeting and agenda close dates for all governance committees supported by the Office of Governance and Corporate Administration.

DateTimeLocation Agenda Close Meeting Records
6 March 20249.00am - 12.00pmVideoconference14 February 2024AgendaMinutes
1 May 20249.00am - 12.00pmVideoconference15 April 2024AgendaMinutes
12 June 20249.00am - 12.00pmVideoconference27 May 2024AgendaMinutes
21 August 20249.00am - 12.00pmVideoconference5 August 2024AgendaMinutes
23 October 20249.00am - 12.00pmVideoconference7 October 2023AgendaMinutes
DateTimeLocation Agenda Close Meeting Records
1 March 2023 2.00pm - 5.00pm Videoconference 6 February 2023AgendaMinutes
19 April 2023 9.00am - 12.00pm Videoconference 29 March 2023AgendaMinutes
21 June 2023 9.00am - 12.00pm Videoconference 31 May 2023AgendaMinutes
23 August  2023 9.00am - 12.00pm Videoconference 2 August 2023AgendaMinutes
25 October 2023 9.00am - 12.00pm Videoconference 4 October 2023AgendaMinutes
DateTimeLocation Agenda Close Meeting Records
21 March 2022 9.00am - 12.00pm Videoconference 28 February 2022 AgendaMinutes
11 May 2022 9.00am - 12.00pm Videoconference 20 April 2022 AgendaMinutes
13 July 2022 9.00am - 12.00pm Videoconference 22 June 2022 AgendaMinutes
24 August 2022 9.00am - 12.00pm Videoconference 3 August 2022 AgendaMinutes
2 November 2022 9.00am - 12.00pm Videoconference 12 October 2022 AgendaMinute

Contact

Verinnia Lansom
Governance Officer
Email: governance@csu.edu.au
Phone: 02 6338 4125