Teaching and Learning Committee


Calling for Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest (EOI) are now invited from eligible academic staff who wish to be considered for appointment to the Teaching and Learning Committee as:

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The Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC) of Academic Board is a key governance committee which oversees and reports to the Academic Board regarding teaching and learning at the University.

Functions

The functions of the Teaching and Learning Committee include:

  • to provide assurance (or otherwise) to the Academic Board that processes and structures are established and responsibilities are assigned that collectively:
    • achieve effective academic oversight of the quality of teaching and learning;
    • set and monitor institutional benchmarks for academic quality and outcomes;
    • establish and maintain academic leadership at an institutional level, consistent with the types and levels of higher education offered; and
    • provide competent advice to the corporate governing body and management on academic (teaching and learning) matters, including advice on academic outcomes, policies and practices.
  • to provide assurance (or otherwise) to the Academic Board that academic oversight assures the quality of teaching and learning effectively, including by:
    • developing, monitoring and reviewing academic policies and their effectiveness;
    • confirming that delegations of academic authority are implemented;
    • maintaining oversight of academic integrity, including monitoring of potential risks;
    • monitoring and initiating action to improve performance against institutional benchmarks for academic quality and outcomes;
    • critically evaluating the quality and effectiveness of educational innovations or proposals for innovations;
    • evaluating the effectiveness of institutional monitoring, review and improvement of academic activities; and
    • monitoring and reporting to the corporate governing body on the quality of teaching and learning.
  • to provide assurance (or otherwise) to the Academic Board that students have opportunities to participate in Academic Governance.
  • to consider new University rules and policies that are developed in relation to teaching and learning, and any replacement or major changes to them. If the rule or policy is considered to be in order then the Teaching and Learning Committee will recommend it to the Academic Board for endorsement.

The Teaching and Learning Committee may exercise such other authority as may be delegated to the Teaching and Learning Committee in a University Rule.

The Terms of Reference of the Committee provide further information regarding membership, functions and focus.

Member

Name

Process

Timeframe

Chair (D/E academic staff)

Professor Paul McDonald

Appointed by Chair Academic Board

until May 2025

Executive Principal, Education Futures

Sue Crew

ex officio

for the period they hold the ex officio role

Director of Education Quality (or nominee)

Professor Brenda Wolodko

ex officio

for the period they hold the ex officio role

Executive Principal, Student Experience

Richard Dobek (acting)

ex officio

for the period they hold the ex officio role

Director Library Services and University Librarian (or nominee)

Rebecca Higgins (acting)

ex officio

for the period they hold the ex officio role

Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) and Chair of the SABL Faculty Education Committee

Professor Leopold Bayerlein

ex officio

for the period they hold the ex officio role

Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) and Chair of the HASSE Faculty Education Committee

Associate Professor Nathan Wise

ex officio

for the period they hold the ex officio role

Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) and Chair of the Medicine & Health Faculty Education Committee

Professor Jane Clark

ex officio

for the period they hold the ex officio role

Chair of the Education Futures Directorate Education CommitteeKate Pardy (acting)

ex officio

for the period they hold the ex officio role

Chair of Academic Board (or nominee)

Associate Professor Jennifer McDonell

ex officio

for the period they hold the ex officio role

Deputy Chair of Academic Board (or Chair of Academic Board nominee)

TBA

ex officio

for the period they hold the ex officio role

Senior ≥Level C academic staff member SABL Faculty

Associate Professor Janelle Wilkes

Appointed by SABL Faculty Dean (or nominee)

until July 2024

Senior ≥Level C academic staff member SABL Faculty

Associate Professor William Billingsley

Appointed by SABL Faculty Dean (or nominee)

until December 2024

Senior ≥Level C academic staff member HASSE Faculty

Dr Sarah Lawrence

Appointed by HASSE Faculty Dean (or nominee)

until July 2024

Senior ≥Level C academic staff member HASSE Faculty

Dr Kristy O'Neill

Appointed by HASSE Faculty Dean (or nominee)

until May 2025

Senior ≥Level C academic staff member Medicine & Health Faculty

Associate Professor Clara Murray

Appointed by Medicine/Health Faculty Dean (or nominee)

until April 2025

Senior ≥Level C academic staff member Medicine & Health Faculty

Dr Sally Bristow

Appointed by Medicine/Health Faculty Dean (or nominee)

until January 2025

Junior Level A/B academic staff member SABL Faculty

Ms Michelle Edgely

Appointed by Teaching and Learning Committee after call for EOI

until September 2024

Junior Level A/B academic staff member SABL Faculty

Dr Brooke Kennedy

Appointed by Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee after call for EOI

until January 2025

Junior Level A/B academic staff member HASSE Faculty

Dr Sanaz Alian

Appointed by Teaching and Learning Committee after call for EOI

until June 2025

Junior Level A/B academic staff member HASSE Faculty

Natalia Tobin

Appointed by Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee after call for EOI

until January 2025

Junior Level A/B academic staff member Medicine & Health Faculty

Monique Nelson

Appointed by Teaching and Learning Committee after call for EOI

until January 2025

Junior Level A/B academic staff member Medicine & Health Faculty

Meredith Kellahan

Appointed by Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee after call for EOI

until April 2025

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Academic staff member

vacant

Appointed by Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee after call for EOI

2 year term

Undergraduate student

Caitlin Eriksen

Appointed by Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee after a call for expressions of interest

until December 2025

Postgraduate coursework student

Ray Harris

Appointed by Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee after a call for expressions of interest

until December 2025

Meeting Dates

Teaching and Learning Committee are currently held in the Council Room, Booloominbah and via videoconference (Zoom) from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Meeting Dates and Report Submission Schedule for Teaching & Learning Committee meetings in 2024.

Observers are welcome to attend Teaching and Learning Committee meetings but are asked to seek an invitation from the Chair by emailing academicboard@une.edu.au at least one week prior to the meeting.