College Boards
About College Boards
Each of the University's Colleges has a College Board. The College Boards are subcommittees of Academic Senate, chaired by the relevant College Pro Vice-Chancellor.
The College Boards provide oversight of teaching, learning, assessment and research activities within their respective Colleges and drive continuous improvement by approving the academic content of new courses, endorsing College procedures that align with University strategy, and overseeing the academic governance of Schools within the College.
- College Board Terms of Reference (PDF, 133.2 KB)
Last published: 16 Oct 2025 12:57pm
College Boards
About the College Board
The College Board, Human and Social Futures is chaired by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (College of Human and Social Futures). The Board is a subcommittee of Academic Senate and serves as the principal academic authority within the College. It is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in teaching, learning, assessment and research.
The College Board drives continuous improvement by approving the academic content of new courses, endorsing College procedures that align with university strategy, and overseeing the academic governance of the Schools within the College.
- 2026 CHSF College Board Membership (PDF, 281.7 KB)
Last published: 20 Jan 2026 10:08am
2026 Meeting Dates
| Meeting Dates |
|---|
| Thursday, 12 February 2026 |
| Thursday, 12 March 2026 |
| Thursday, 28 May 2026 |
| Thursday, 25 June 2026 |
| Thursday, 27 August 2026 |
| Thursday, 12 November 2026 |
College Board Subcommittees
The following committees also operate within the College:
- College Executive Committee - Provides advice to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and subcommittees of 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
About the College Board
The College Board, Engineering, Science and Environment is chaired by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (College of Engineering, Science and Environment). The Board is a subcommittee of Academic Senate and serves as the principal academic authority within the College. It is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in teaching, learning, assessment and research.
The College Board drives continuous improvement by approving the academic content of new courses, endorsing College procedures that align with university strategy, and overseeing the academic governance of the Schools within the College.
- 2026 CESE College Board Membership List (PDF, 147.2 KB)
Last published: 19 Feb 2026 11:48am
2026 Meeting Dates
| 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 |
College Board Subcommittees
The following committees also operate within the College:
- College Executive Committee - Provides advice to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and subcommittees of 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
About the College Board
The College Board, Health, Medicine and Wellbeing is chaired by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing). The Board is a subcommittee of Academic Senate and serves as the principal academic authority within the College. It is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in teaching, learning, assessment and research.
The College Board drives continuous improvement by approving the academic content of new courses, endorsing College procedures that align with university strategy, and overseeing the academic governance of the Schools within the College.
- 2026 CHMW Membership List (PDF, 166.8 KB)
Last published: 21 Jan 2026 8:40am
2026 Meeting Dates
| Meeting Date |
|---|
| Tuesday, 3 March 2026 |
| Tuesday, 21 April 2026 |
| Tuesday, 21 July 2026 |
| Tuesday, 15 September 2026 |
| Tuesday, 27 October 2026 |
College Board Subcommittees
The following committees also operate within the College:
- College Executive Committee - Provides advice to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and subcommittees of 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
About College / PALS Progress and Appeals Committee
Each College Board has a College Progress and Appeals Committee (CPAC) subcommittee. Similarly, the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Board (PALS Board) has a PALS Progress and Appeals Committee (PPAC) subcommittee.
These committees monitor the academic progress of coursework students, refer students to appropriate support services where required, and apply academic progress actions in accordance with University policies and procedures.
- For information on the process for students to appeal a final result, click here.
- College / PALS Progress and Appeals Committee ToR (PDF, 126.8 KB)
Last published: 19 Aug 2026 7:53am
Contact
| PALS PAC | Pals-Education@newcastle.edu.au |
|---|---|
| CHSF CPAC | CHSF-CollegeBoard@newcastle.edu.au |
| CESE CPAC | CESE-CollegeBoard@newcastle.edu.au |
| CHMW CPAC | CHMW-CollegeBoard@newcastle.edu.au |
College Board Subcommittees
The following committees also operate within the College:
- College Executive Committee - Provides advice to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and subcommittees of College Board
- College Teaching and Learning Committee
- College Research Committee
- College Progress and Appeals Committee
- Academic Promotions Appraisal Committee
- Work Health and Safety Committee
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