University Student Experience Committee
The Student Experience Committee is a standing committee of the Education Committee.
Constitution
1 Committee of the University Education Committee
The Student Experience Committee (SEC) is a standing committee of the University Education Committee.
2 Role
(1) The role of the Student Experience Committee is to –
(a) advise the Education Committee on implementing the overall student experience, including student learning experience as set out in the University's Education Strategy and Student Experience Strategy;
(b) advise the Education Committee on the promotion of an inclusive student experience through the enhancement of the physical, technological and social environments;
(c) monitor, analyse and report to the Education Committee on the outcomes of student surveys and key measures of student satisfaction (other than teaching specific indicators) and lead necessary actions to improve and enhance the overall student experience. Report any issues of concern to the Academic Quality and Standards Committee, paying particular attention to matters relating to academic integrity;
(d) promote a positive overall student experience and a lifelong relationship between the University and its students through the coordination and connection of strategic activity in all facets of the student lifecycle;
(e) consider measures to contribute towards an enriched student experience through the development of strategies and initiatives which promote participation, success, inclusion, diversity, safety, internationalisation, local and global connections; and
(f) champion initiatives to enhance student employability.
3 Membership
(1) The committee comprises:
(a) the Director of Student Life as Chair;
(b) the Chair of the Academic Board or nominee;
(c) the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Excellence) or nominee;
(d) the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Education) or nominee;
(e) the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) or nominee;
(f) the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) or nominee;
(g) the Dean, Graduate Research School or nominee;
(h) one nominee from each of the five Chairs, Boards of Studies;
(i) the University Librarian or nominee;
(j) the Chief Digital and Information Officer or nominee;
(k) the Chief Advancement Officer or nominee;
(l) the Chief Marketing Officer or nominee;
(m) the Director (Education Innovation & Enterprise) or nominee;
(n) the Director, Campus Management or nominee;
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(o) the Director, Albany Centre or nominee;
(p) the Associate Director, Student Wellbeing and Engagement;
(q) the Associate Director, Student Equity and Success;
(r) a Head of College or nominee;
(s) the President, Student Guild or nominee;
(t) the President, Postgraduate Students' Association or nominee;
(u) two additional student representatives nominated by the President, Student Guild;
(v) up to two staff members nominated and elected by the Academic Board;
(w) up to three academic staff members appointed by the Chair in consultation with the
Committee; and
(x) up to four co-opted members if required for balance or specific expertise
(2) The Chair may appoint a deputy chair from among the committee’s members.
4 Terms of office
(1) The term of office of members appointed under 3(1)(v), 3(1)(w) and 3(1)(x)is three years.
(2) At the end of a term of office, members appointed under 3(1)(v), 3(1)(w) and 3(1)(x) are
eligible to be appointed for a second term only.
5 Quorum
(1) The quorum for the committee is half the number of members plus one.
6 Decisions
(1) All matters are decided by a majority of the members present and voting.
(2) Each member has a vote.
(3) The chair of the meeting has an ordinary vote and a casting vote.
(4) Invitees or standing invitees do not have a vote.
7 Frequency of meetings
(1) The Student Experience Committee meets four times a year (quarterly) and aligns with
University Education Committee timings.
Members and terms
Meeting dates
Contact us
Chair: Lisa GoldacreExecutive Officer: Ms Bhav Gohil
Contact: [email protected]