Overview of Committees
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University Internationalisation Committee and its Sub-Committees
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- International Alliances Committee (IAC) (formerly ISaAC)
- IAC Membership
- IAC Meetings and Agenda Deadlines
- International Student Experience Committee (ISEC) (formerly LISSC)
- ISEC Membership
- ISEC Meetings and Agenda Deadlines
Internationalisation Strategic Planning
The current Internationalisation Strategic Plan objectives can be found in the appendix to the University Strategic Plan.
University Internationalisation Committee (UIC)
Terms of Reference
The University Internationalisation Committee shall:
- Provide direction on strategy and other matters pertaining to international agreements and alliances including offshore partner selection and review.
- Provide advice on the development and implementation of policies and strategies relating to international matters, as appropriate.
- Provide leadership and advice on international quality and benchmarking exercises including international positioning.
- Guide, monitor, review and approve the activities of its Sub-committees.
- Monitor and report on Study Abroad and Student Exchange including on and offshore student success and satisfaction rates.
- Facilitate and encourage the exchange and dissemination of information on international activities and issues across the University.
- Inform and advise the Academic Senate on international matters as they arise.
- Develop, implement, review and report the international objectives within the University’s Strategic Plan.
- Advise UOW Senior Executive on strategic alliances, including offshore programs.
UIC Membership
Roles and responsibilities of members
The University Internationalisation Committee is a representative committee overseeing the activities of its Sub-Committees and ensuring appropriate interaction of international issues, as well as the dissemination of information and advice to the Academic Senate. Some members may be co-opted to the Committee in an advisory capacity on the basis of their expertise in particular areas. The list of members is available here
The UIC shall consist of:
- the DVC (I) (Chair)
- the Chair of International Alliances Committee (IAC) (Deputy Chair)
- the Chair of the International Student Experience Committee (ISEC)
- the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor
- the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
- the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research)
- the Chair of Academic Senate
- All Deans
- the Director Transnational Education & Alliances
- the Director, Faculty International Support Unit
- the Academic Registrar
- an Academic Senate Member (1)
- the General Manager Marketing, UniAdvice
- the Manager International Student Recruitment
- the Regulatory Affairs Manager
- a Student representative
General
The University Internationalisation Committee will meet at least four times per year.
Quorum
The Committee shall have a quorum which is equal to one-half or, where one-half is not a whole number, the whole number next higher to one-half of the total number of members for the time being of the Committee.
Relationship of UIC and its subcommittees to other international roles and functions at UOW
UIC and its subcommittees complement and support the following roles and functions responsible for managing or running the various international activities of the University:
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International)
- UniAdvice
- Faculties
- Other relevant committees
International Alliances Committee (IAC)
Terms of Reference
The International Alliances Committee shall:
- Develop, monitor and review policies, guidelines and procedures for establishing, servicing and strengthening the University’s key international alliances and advise faculties on developing and maintaining international alliances through the faculty planning process.
- Provide direction on strategy and other matters pertaining to international agreements and alliances, and submit proposals to the Senior Executive for final approval.
- Oversight of matters relating to quality assurance of academic activities for Offshore Partners and the University of Wollongong in Dubai as defined in the Quality Assurance of Transnational Education (Offshore) and UOWD Teaching and Learning Procedure.
- Review and provide advice on advanced standing to stakeholders.
- Administer and review the Strategic International Linkages.
- Formalise grants criteria and making recommendations to the Senior Executive on the allocation of International Links Grants.
- Facilitate and encourage the exchange and dissemination of information on international activities and issues across the University.
- Support the implementation of the University’s Strategic Plan, as appropriate.
- Report to UIC on progress and challenges.
IAC Membership
Roles and responsibilities of members
Members are expected to report back on IAC business to their constituents (in faculties, business units, other committees), as well as participating in Committee discussions and decision making. The list of members is available here
IAC shall consist of:
- Chair appointed by DVC(I) (Chair may also be a faculty representative & Deputy Chair as appointed by DVC(I) from member list)
- Director, Research Services Office or nominee
- Director, Transnational Education & Alliances or nominee
- Faculty representatives (11)
- Manager International Relations
- Operations Manager ITC or nominee
- Director, Faculty International Support Unit
Some members may be coopted to the Committee in an advisory capacity on the basis of their expertise in particular areas. IAC shall establish working parties for specific projects. Appointees to working parties do not need to be members of IAC. These Working Parties shall report to IAC.
General
The International Alliances Committee will meet at least four times per year.
Quorum
The Committee shall have a quorum which is equal to one-half or, where one-half is not a whole number, the whole number next higher to one-half of the total number of members for the time being of the Committee.
International Student Experience Committee (ISEC)
Terms of Reference
The International Student Experience Committee shall:
- Promote and encourage the exchange and dissemination of information on international activities and issues across the University.
- Co-ordinate a response to the International Student Barometer survey issues and report back to UIC.
- Provide advice on extracurricular activities for international students to ensure they support cultural interaction and exchange.
- Provide advice on the provision of social support and resources to international students.
- Encourage community engagement strategies including work and volunteer experiences that help international students to integrate into the University and broader communities.
- Support the implementation of the University’s Strategic Plan, as appropriate.
- Report to UIC on progress and challenges.
ISEC Membership
Roles and responsibilities of members
Members are expected to report back on ISEC business to their constituents (in faculties, business units, other committees), as well as participating in Committee discussions and decision making. The list of members is available here
ISEC shall consist of:
- Dean, Deputy Dean, Associate Dean, Sub Dean, Director, Deputy or Assistant Director (Chair) appointed by DVC(I)
- General Manager Accommodation Services or nominee
- Chair of Illawarra Committee for International Students (ICIS)
- Library Representative
- Head, Careers Central or nominee
- Manager Centre for Student Engagement (UniCentre)
- Manager Community and Partnerships or nominee
- Manager, International Student Recruitment or nominee (UniAdvice)
- Senior Manager, Client Service
- Student Support Advisor (SSA) (1)
- Head of Department, Student Support & Peer Learning
- International Student Coordinator
- Manager, Study Abroad & Exchange
Some members may be co-opted to the Committee in an advisory capacity on the basis of their expertise in particular areas.
Co-opted member:
- Student Advisor, UOW College
Non-members included in Meeting Minute distribution:
- Academic Registrar
- Dean of Students
ISEC shall establish working parties for specific projects. Appointees to working parties do not need to be members of ISEC and may include representation from international students. These Working Parties shall report to ISEC.
General
The International Student Experience Committee will meet at least three times per year.
Quorum
The Committee shall have a quorum which is equal to one-half or, where one-half is not a whole number, the whole number next higher to one-half of the total number of members for the time being of the Committee
Contacts
Deborah Arnold
deboraha@uow.edu.au
| Sub-Committee | Chair | Executive Officer |
| International Alliances Committee (IAC) | A/Prof Gary Noble | Deborah Arnold deboraha@uow.edu.au |
| International Student Experience Committee (ISEC) | A/Prof David Vance | Kristin Maina kmaina@uow.edu.au |
