Academic Board
First established in 1883 as Education Committee, Academic Board (renamed in 1993) is a standing committee of theÌýÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Council.
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Council is the governing body of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and, pursuant to section 9 of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide Act 1971, is responsible for overseeing and monitoring the academic activities of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥. The Vice-Chancellor and President is the principal academic officer of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and is responsible to the Council for the academic standards of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.
The Academic Board is a standing committee of Council and the Chair of Academic Board is an ex officio member of Council. The Academic Board contributes to the development of academic strategy and the oversight of academic operations. It is the peak committee for the development of academic policy and the oversight of academic operations.Ìý
The Academic Board and its sub-committees assist the Council and the Vice-Chancellor and President to fulfil their responsibilities for monitoring and managing academic standards and to meet the legislated requirements of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
- ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Education Committee (UEC)Ìý- meeting information
- ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Research Committee (URC)
- Academic Program Entry and Approval Committee
Ìý - Faculty Boards
- Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Members' duties and meeting procedures
Induction
Legislation
- By-Laws
- External Legislation Applicable to the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥
- Rules of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥
- Statutes of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide
Academic Board statement on undue influence
Undue influence is when someone, because of their status or position, seeks or is able to derive an outcome that is favourable to them by exerting pressure over staff. That pressure is designed to get staff to act against the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s best interests or their employment obligations.
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ is an independent academic institution and will not be subject to improper pressure or influence in any of its decision making or operations. The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ is dedicated to the intellectual quest, encouraging and supporting free-thinking and free-investigation in the pursuit of knowledge.
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ is fair, objective and unbiased in its approach to teaching, research, business and administration. Freedom of expression is uncompromisingly protected and different views are heard with civility.
Staff will not let personal interest, preference, affections, prejudice, or the interests of any person or organisation affect their judgements and decisions. Staff will always be prepared to account for their actions.
Further information:
- Integrity and Public Accountability website
- Code of Conduct
- Conflict of Interest Procedure
- Fraud and Corruption Control Policy
The Academic Board Statement on Undue Influence was approved by the Academic Board on 7 November 2018.
All meetings are scheduled from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Conference Room 715, Ingkarni Wardli and via Zoom video-conference.
A calendar invitation will be sent to members prior to each meeting.
For queries regarding Academic Board papers and resolutions, please contact theÌýCouncil Secretariat.
| Papers due to Council Secretariat | Meeting date - 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 19ÌýFebruary | Meeting 1/25Ìý-ÌýWednesday 5ÌýMarch |
| Wednesday 23ÌýApril | Meeting 2/25Ìý-ÌýWednesday 7ÌýMay |
| Wednesday 23ÌýJuly | Meeting 3/25Ìý-ÌýWednesday 6ÌýAugust |
| Wednesday 17ÌýSeptember |
Meeting 4/25Ìý-ÌýWednesday 1ÌýOctober (short meeting to consider the sub-committee assurance statements) |
| Wednesday 22ÌýOctober |
Meeting 5/25Ìý-ÌýWednesday 5ÌýNovember (to consider and endorse the Academic Board’s Self-Performance Review and Annual Report to Council and any remaining business from 2025) |
Archival papers
Complete sets of archival papers are available in Content Manager as follows:
- 2024 - F.2024/70
- 2023 - F.2023/12
- 2022 - F.2022/1644
- 2020-2021 - F.2020/1659
- 2010-2019 - F.2016/6716