Academic Program Steering Committee

Two university committees carry out the twin functions of program approval and strategic program planning for the University

The Terms of Reference for the Academic Program Steering Committee include:

Business approval of new programs prior to submission to the academic approval process
Create and maintain a plan of programs that’s in alignment with workforce planning
Manage the business analysis of Higher Education program offerings with particular focus on proposed new programs and programs for review
Implement a process of continual improvement in program offerings based on the creation of a framework to capture proposals and conduct business and market analysis
Review and implement new business and academic approval processes
Oversee the implementation of new programs
Ensure the most efficient use of school and project resources including the mobilisation and demobilisation of resources as required to implement Steering Committee recommendations
Oversee the programs deliverables in terms of University policies for business and academic approval, procurement and project methodology
Ensure best practice in terms of change management and communication
Ensure adequate cost control systems are in place

As part of its deliberations, Deans may be invited to present new programs in person to the committee

Membership Academic Program Steering Committee

Position	Name
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) - Chair	Professor Andy Smith
General Manager (Academic)	Mr Andrew Evans
Director, Human Resources	Ms Deborah Walker
Director, Finance	Mr Richard Harris
Director, Marketing	Ms Liz Quinn
Associate Director, Financial Planning and Business Analytics	Mr Prakash Subramanian