Our organisation
Chancellor's Committee
What does the Committee do?
Responsibilities of the Chancellor's Committee are outlined in full within the Chancellor's Committee Charter.
The key areas of focus include:
- the University's reputation
- efficient running of University business
- approving urgent business matters
- recruitment, appointment, termination, review and remuneration of relevant senior staff
- recruitment, appointment, termination, review and remuneration of the Vice-Chancellor
- Vice-Chancellor's performance targets
- performance and remuneration of Council members
Committee Members
The Hon. Patricia Forsythe AM (Chancellor) (Chair)
Professor Alex Zelinsky AO (Vice-Chancellor)
Mr Kevin Young (Deputy Chancellor)
Associate Professor Marcus Rodrigs (President of Academic Senate)
Reports and papers
Templates and other support resources are available to help you prepare reports or papers for committees and Council
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.