Academic Quality Assurance Committee (AQAC)

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

CategoryMemberTerm 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 LeachEx-officio
Pro Vice-Chancellor (International & Future Students) Mr Scott PearsallEx-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 Fitch26 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 BettmanEx-officio
Interim University Librarian Mr Tom Foley Ex-officio
Director Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre Professor Anne MartinEx-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

2026
Date & LocationDeadlines
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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