University Committees
A vital part of TUSA’s representation work is to ensure that students have a direct say in how the University develops and behaves, by nominating students leaders to sit on University committees. Every major decision made at the University will be discussed on a committee at some point, which is why student representation is so important.
TUSA relies on our nominated committee members to keep us informed about discussions and decisions made by the University, so that we can continue to support and represent the interests of all students.
Academic Senate
Key Purpose: The University of Tasmania Act has established an Academic Senate, with responsibility for advising the Council on all academic matters relating to the University.
Information on Academic Senate can be found here
Meets: 7 meetings each year
Meeting Length: 4 hours
Student Members: 4
When & Where Held: Bi-monthly, rotating locations
Current Allocation:
- TUSA President: Liam McLaren
- Education President (Postgrad): Nousheen Naz
- Education President (Undergrad): Zac Sabapathy
ULTC (UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND TEACHING COMMITTEE)
Key Purpose: The University Learning and Teaching Committee oversees the learning and teaching goals of the University. It is central to the development and oversight of the University’s learning and teaching strategy and for the maintenance of excellence in learning and teaching.
The Terms of Reference for this committee can be found here
Meets: Bi-monthly
Meeting Length: 2 hours
Student Members: 4
When & Where Held: Administration Building
Current Allocation:
- TUSA President: Liam McLaren
- Education President (Postgrad): Nousheen Naz
- Education President (Undergrad): Zac Sabapathy
TELT GG (TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING AND TEACHING) GOVERNANCE GROUP - a subcommittee of ULTC
Key Purpose: TBA
Meets: 4 times a year
Meeting Length: 1 hour
Student Members: 2
When & Where Held: Sandy Bay
Current Allocation:
- President: Liam McLaren
- Student Representative: Zac Sabapathy
UCUPC (UNIVERSITY COURSE AND UNIT PROPOSALS COMMITTEE)
Key Purpose: The University Course & Unit Proposals Committee is responsible for making recommendations to Academic Senate in relation to proposals for new pre-degree, undergraduate courses, and postgraduate coursework courses and significant amendments to existing courses.
The Terms of Reference for this committee can be found here
Meets: Monthly, though additional meetings are regularly called
Meeting Length: 3 hours
Student Members: 1
When & Where Held: Council Room & VC Meeting Room
Current Allocation:
1. Student Representative: Zac Sabapathy
SEC (STUDENT EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE)
Key Purpose: In alignment with the University’s Learning and Teaching, Student Experience and Student Support Strategies, the Student Experience Committee (SEC) represents the peak body responsible for the provision of advice and recommendations on the development, implementation and review of strategies, policies and initiatives to address the needs of students and enhance the overall student experience at the University of Tasmania.
The Terms of Reference for this committee can be found here
Meets: 6 meetings each year
Meeting Length: TBC
Student Members: 4
When & Where Held: 2 hours, Council Room and Executive Meeting Room 2
Current Allocation:
- TUSA President or nominee: Liam McLaren
- Student Experience President (North): Ryan Stanaway
- Student Experience President (South): Stella Maddock
- Student Experience President (Cradle Coast): Alec Lamont
- Student Experience President (Rozelle): Lucy Castelletti
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Key Purpose: TBC
Meets: Quarterly
Meeting Length: 2 hours
Student Members: 2
When & Where: TBA
Current Allocation:
- Student Representative: Trenton Hoare
- Student Representative: Lucy Castelletti
EQUITY COMMITTEE
Key Purpose:
The University Equity Committee operates within the broader context of the University’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity frameworks. The Committee will work to enact these principles by:
- proposing measures to address inequality and systemic disadvantage at the University and promoting cultural change;
- defining a body of work annually, to contribute to the realisation of the University’s People Strategy, Athena Swan SAGE commitments and other Inclusion, Diversity and Equity frameworks;
- receiving and analysing reports on progress towards our equity and diversity goals.
The Committee will draw on the significant expertise in the University relating to diversity and equity and will provide a forum for discussion and generation of ideas and initiatives to support a culture of respect, diversity and inclusivity within the University. The Committee will assist in formulating, sharing and disseminating good practice, university-wide.
Meets: Quartely
Meeting Length: 2 hours
Student Members: 2
When & Where: TBA
Current Allocation:
- Equity President: Trenton Hoare
- Student Representative: Nousheen Naz
STANDING ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
Key Purpose: Concentrated group drawn from Academic Senate members that often meets on short notice.
Student Members: 1
When & Where: Zoom typically
Current Allocation:
- President: Liam McLaren
ACADEMIC SENATE COLLEGE ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
Key Purpose: Concentrated group drawn from Academic Senate that reviews and approves material coming out of UCUPC.
Student Members: 1
When & Where: Zoom typically
Current Allocation:
- President: Liam McLaren