The UNE Council met in Armidale for their September meeting
Chancellor's Report
The Accord continues to be the focus of recent University Chancellor Council (UCC) and Executive meetings as priority items are dissected by the various stakeholders and debated in a range of forums. Chancellor James Harris participated in an Accord Ideas Workshop on 10 August at Parliament House which was attended by Vice-Chancellors, Chancellors, Minister for Education and key staff, Universities Australia CEO and key staff, and the Accord Panel.
The UNE Student Council (UNESC) held their inaugural Student Summit on 6 September with a primary focus on student safety. Mr Harris opened the Summit, which was an open forum for all students to discuss current issues and concerns regarding all aspects of their safety. There were three key focus topics: online safety, psychological safety and support, and campus safety.
Mr Harris presented at the annual UNE Life Sports Awards night on 20 September, which is a celebration of student achievement across a wide range of sports, and acknowledged the efforts of the diverse range of UNE Sporting Clubs.
Armidale Campus
Council heard there have been strong occupancy rates across the Colleges in 2023, with the residential system also tracking strongly for 2024 occupancy.
Key University stakeholders met to discuss heritage planning at UNE and it was determined that the best approach would be an overarching Cultural Heritage Management Plan that covers both First Nations and European heritage. Elements of the plan are underway, with an Aboriginal Heritage Plan being developed. The Deer Park Interpretative Strategy is in progress and the Booloominbah Conservation Management Plan is scheduled to commence very soon.
UNE Convocation
Council considered the four proposals and their component parts from the previous meeting of Convocation. Considering the importance of these proposals Council has determined that a sub-committee will be formed to carefully consider the proposals in detail. Future determinations will be communicated accordingly.
Next Council Meeting
The final Council meeting for the year will be held on Thursday 30 November, with a focus on sustainability
