College Boards
Each of the University's Colleges has a College Board chaired by the College Pro Vice-Chancellor. They oversee teaching, learning, assessment and research activities within the College. They are responsible for continuous improvement, approving academic content of new courses, College procedures and managing Schools.
As Committees of Academic Senate, they are supported by their own advisory sub-committees including the College Progress and Appeals Committee, the College Research Committee and the College Teaching and Learning Committee.
Click on the below links to view the College Board details, meeting dates, membership information and contact information:
What does the College Board do?
The College Board is the principal academic authority within the College. It is responsible to Academic Senate for maintaining the highest standards in teaching, learning, assessment and research and it meets at regular points throughout the year.
The College Board is responsible for continuous improvement, approving academic content of new courses, College procedures and managing schools.
- 2026 CESE College Board Membership (PDF, 437.7 KB)
2026 Meeting Dates
| Meeting Date All meetings 9.30-11.30am |
|---|
| Thursday 19th February 2026 |
| Thursday 30th April 2026 |
| Thursday 4th June 2026 |
| Thursday 6th August 2026 |
| Thursday 1st October 2026 |
Other Committees
The following committees also operate with the College:
- College Executive Committee - Provides advice to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and committees which report to the College Board
- College Teaching and Learning Committee
- College Research Committee
- College Progress and Appeals Committee
- Academic Promotions Appraisal Committee
- Work Health and Safety Committee
Contact
For information about governance, meeting details and previous minutes, contact the College Board Secretary
What does the College Board do?
The College Board is the principal academic authority within the College. It is responsible to Academic Senate for maintaining the highest standards in teaching, learning, assessment and research and it meets at regular points throughout the year.
The College Board is responsible for continuous improvement, approving academic content of new courses, College procedures and managing schools.
- 2026 CHSF College Board Membership (PDF, 281.7 KB)
2026 Meeting Dates
| Meeting Date |
|---|
| 12 February 2026 |
| 12 March 2026 |
| 28 May 2026 |
| 25 June 2026 |
| 30 July 2026 |
| 27 August 2026 |
| 12 November 2026 |
Other Committees
- College Executive Committee - Provides advice to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and committees which report to the College Board
- College Teaching and Learning Committee
- College Research Committee
- College Progress and Appeals Committee
- Academic Promotions Appraisal Committee
- Work Health and Safety Committee
Contact
For information about governance, meeting details and previous minutes, contact the College Board Secretary
What does the College Board do?
The College Board is the principal academic authority within the College. It is responsible to Academic Senate for maintaining the highest standards in teaching, learning, assessment and research and it meets at regular points throughout the year.
The College Board is responsible for continuous improvement, approving academic content of new courses, College procedures and managing schools.
2025 Meeting and Paper Due Dates
| Papers Due | Meeting Date |
|---|---|
| 5 February 2025 | 18 February 2025 |
| 11 March 2025 | 1 April 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | 28 May 2025 |
| 10 July 2025 | 22 July 2025 |
| 8 October 2025 | 21 October 2025 |
Other Committees
- College Executive Committee - Provides advice to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and committees which report to the College Board
- College Teaching and Learning Committee
- College Research Committee
- College Progress and Appeals Committee
- Academic Promotions Appraisal Committee
- Work Health and Safety Committee
- Marketing Committee
Contact
For information about governance, meeting details and previous minutes, contact the College Board Secretary
View the Terms of Reference (PDF, 134 kb) to Learn more about what College Boards do, why they are important and how they operate. Click here to view a list of the College Board delegated authority.
Progress and Appeals Committee
Each College and the Pathways and Academic Learning Support (PALS) Board is to establish a Progress and Appeals Committee to monitor the academic progress of coursework students, refer students to support services and/or apply sanctions.
Each Progress and Appeals Committee is a sub-committee of its respective College or PALS Board.
For further information on the process for students to appeal a final result, click here.
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