Academic Staff Development Committee

Terms of Reference

The role of the Academic Staff Development Committee is to facilitate communication between the faculties and staff development providers.

The Committee aims to:

1. Identify priorities for academic staff development drawn from existing University plans and policies, and external higher education bodies.
2. Monitor, review and make recommendations for improvement to academic staff development processes including: undergraduate and postgraduate teaching development; research skill development; leadership development; career development and Occupational Health and Safety.
3. Share information about Faculty needs, ensure effective discussion and dissemination of information about academic development to faculties, and promote faculty participation in academic staff development.

Membership

Membership of the Committee consists of:

• Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) as Chair
• 2 representatives elected by Academic Senate
• 2 representatives from NTEU - Wollongong Branch
• 1 representative of the University Education Committee
• 1 representative of the University Research Committee
• 1 academic staff member from each Faculty (membership terms are two years)

The list of current members can be found here.

Further Information

Comments and questions about the Committee may be directed to the Executive Officer (Professional & Organisational Development Services).