Academic committees
Role
The objective of the Academic Quality Assurance Committee (AQAC) is to monitor, advise and provide assurance to the Academic Board on the quality of the educational programs and activities of the University.
Responsibilities
The Committee's responsibilities are to:
- make recommendations to the Academic Board on accrediting and reaccrediting programs and subplans (majors, minors, and specialisations);
- develop, monitor and coordinate University policies, procedures and guidelines on load planning, admissions, pathways, credit, programs and courses;
- develop, monitor and coordinate policies, procedures, guidelines and strategies to enhance and promote academic integrity and address academic misconduct;
- monitor best practice initiatives and evidence-based research to drive innovation through an accreditation and standards framework;
- monitor and coordinate the University's entry standards for onshore and offshore applicants, including recommendations to the Academic Board on English-language proficiency and articulation and entry agreements;
- advise the Academic Board and the University Executive on the higher education standards environment; and
- consider and report on any matter referred to it by the Academic Board or the University Executive.
*Accreditation items are subject to Accreditation deadlines set by ASQO.
Member
| Category | Member | Term expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Professor Royston Gustavson Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Quality) | Ex-officio |
| Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching), Deputy Chair | Associate Professor Merryn McKinnon | Ex-officio |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) | Professor Joan Leach | Ex-officio |
| Pro Vice-Chancellor (International & Future Students) | Mr Scott Pearsall | Ex-officio |
| ANU College Representatives | Dr Juliey Beckman ANU College of Science & Medicine | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Associate Professor Mathew Davies ANU College of Asia and the Pacific | 26 Feb 2026 | |
| Associate Professor Wayne Morgan ANU College of Law, Governance & Policy | 26 Feb 2026 | |
| Professor Penny Kyburz ANU College of Systems and Society | 26 Feb 2026 | |
| Dr Dana Hanna ANU College of Business and Economics | 26 Feb 2026 | |
| Associate Professor Sverre Molland ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences | 26 Feb 2026 | |
| College General Manager | Ms Anita Fitch | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Elected Academic Board member appointed by the Chair of AB | Dr Nathan Emmerich | 01 May 2026 |
| Professional Staff Member | Mr Samitha (Sami) Ramanayake | 26 Feb 2026 |
| University Registrar | Ms Bree Slater | Ex-officio |
| Dean of Students | Associate Professor Jenni Bettman | Ex-officio |
| Interim University Librarian | Mr Tom Foley | Ex-officio |
| Director Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre | Professor Anne Martin | Ex-officio |
| Director Planning and Service Performance | Ms Richelle Hilton | Ex-officio |
| Acting Associate Director, Student Admissions and Scholarships | Mr David McLean | Ex-officio |
| Associate Director, Academic Standards and Quality | Ms Cait Rawson | Ex-officio |
| Student Representatives (ANUSA) | Charley Ellwood Undergraduate | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Luxue Wang Postgraduate | 30 Nov 2025 |
Meetings
| Date & Location | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Thursday 12 Feb, 9.30 am By video-conference | Accreditation deadline 02 Jan |
| Thursday 12 Feb, 9.30 am By video-conference | Agenda paper deadline 15 Jan |
| Thursday 26 Mar, 9.30 am By video-conference | Accreditation deadline 12 Feb |
| Thursday 26 Mar, 9.30 am By video-conference | Agenda paper deadline 26 Feb |
| Thursday 21 May, 9.30 am By video-conference | Accreditation deadline 09 Apr |
| Thursday 21 May, 9.30 am By video-conference | Agenda paper deadline 23 Apr |
| Thursday 23 Jul, 9.30 am By video-conference | Acceditation deadline 11 Jun |
| Thursday 23 Jul, 9.30 am By video-conference | Agenda paper deadline 26 Jun |
| Thursday 27 Aug, 9.30 am XO1/2026 | By video-conference | Accreditation deadline 16 Jul |
| Thursday 27 Aug, 9.30 am XO1/2026 | By video-conference | Agenda paper deadline 30 Jul |
| Thursday 24 Sep, 9.30 am By video-conference | Accreditation deadline 13 Aug |
| Thursday 24 Sep, 9.30 am By video-conference | Agenda paper deadline 27 Aug |
| Thursday 05 Nov, 9.30 am By video-conference | Accreditation deadline 24 Sep |
| Thursday 05 Nov, 9.30 am By video-conference | Agenda paper deadline 08 Oct |
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Sub-committees
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Contact
- Emma Watt - Secretary AQAC
- Send email