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 |
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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 |
Contact
Executive Officer – Academic Program Steering Committee
Helen Ryan
Phone: (03) 5327 9404
Email: h.ryan@federation.edu.au