Program and Course Approval Committee
About Program and Course Approval Committee
The Program and Course Approval Committee (PCAC) is a subcommittee of the Academic Senate, chaired by the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Global).
The Committee provides oversight of the approval, amendment, establishment, disestablishment and review of programs and courses across the University, and serves as the principal advisory body to the Academic Senate on matters relating to curriculum quality, innovative program offerings, and course delivery models to improve the global competitiveness of graduates.
- PCAC Terms of Reference (PDF, 114.8 KB)
Last published: 16 Oct 2025 12:58pm
- 2026 PCAC Meeting Dates (PDF, 57.4 KB)
Last published: 21 Jan 2026 1:17pm
- 2026 PCAC Membership List (PDF, 106.9 KB)
Last published: 23 Jan 2026 8:26am
Contact
For all Program and Course Approval Committee enquiries, please email Academic Policy@newcastle.edu.au
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