Council
The University is governed by a 15 member Council. As the governing authority, the primary functions of the Council are:
- strategic oversight of the University, including:
- setting the mission, values and strategic direction of the University; and
- ongoing review of the success of those strategies.
- ensuring effective overall governance and management of the University, including:
- appointing the Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor;
- appointing the Vice-Chancellor as principal academic and chief executive officer of the University, and monitoring his or her performance;
- overseeing and reviewing the management of the University and its performance;
- ensuring that the strategic goals set by the Council are delivered by effective management systems;
- overseeing and monitoring the academic activities of the University;
- establishing policy and procedural principles, consistent with legal requirements and community expectations.
- ensuring responsible financial and risk management of the University, including:
- approving the annual budget, business plan and annual report;
- overseeing and monitoring the assessment and management of risk across the University, including in its commercial undertakings;
- approving and monitoring systems of control and accountability for the University and any entities controlled by the University (within the meaning of section 50AA of the Corporations Act 2001);
- approving significant commercial activities of the University.
The academic standards, management and administration of the University are the responsibility of the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Vice-Chancellorship Statute 2013 and subject to any resolution of the Council.
The Chair, Academic Board, is an active participant at Council meetings.
Member
Category | Member | Term expiry |
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Chancellor | The Hon Julie Bishop | 31 Dec 2026 |
Vice-Chancellor | Professor Genevieve Bell | Ex-officio |
Seven members appointed by the Minister | Ms Alison Kitchen AM Pro-Chancellor | 30 Jun 2025 |
Ms Tanya Hosch | 30 Jun 2028 | |
Mr Rob Whitfield AM | 30 Jun 2028 | |
Dr Larry Marshall | 31 Jul 2027 | |
Professor Sarah Pearson | 30 Jun 2026 | |
Ms Padma Raman PSM | 30 Jun 2025 | |
Dr Anne-Marie Schwirtlich AM | 30 Jun 2025 | |
Deans and research school heads member | Professor Craig Moritz | 29 Sep 2024 |
Academic staff (Faculties) member | Dr Liz Allen | 29 Sep 2024 |
Academic staff (Institute) member | Professor Lyndall Strazdins | 29 Sep 2024 |
Professional staff member | Mrs Megan Easton | 25 May 2026 |
Postgraduate student member | Mr Edan Habel | 30 Nov 2024 |
Undergraduate student member | Phoenix O'Neill | 30 Nov 2024 |
Chair, Academic Board (non voting) | Professor Anthony Connolly | Ex-officio |
Meetings
Date & Location | Deadlines |
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Friday 09 Feb, 9.00 am Innovation Space, Birch Building | Agenda deadline 17 Jan |
Friday 05 Apr, 9.00 am Research School of Physics Boardroom, Level 4, Room 4.02 | Agenda deadline 13 Mar |
Friday 14 Jun, 9.00 am Research School of Physics Boardroom, Level 4, Room 4.02 | Agenda deadline 22 May |
Friday 09 Aug, 9.00 am TBC | Agenda deadline 17 Jul |
Friday 04 Oct, 9.00 am TBC | Agenda deadline 11 Sep |
Friday 06 Dec, 9.00 am TBC | Agenda deadline 13 Nov |
News
Reference Documents
- Council Charter.pdf (PDF, 595.92 KB)
- Standing Orders of the ANU Council and Council Committees (PDF, 66.87 KB)
- Modern Slavery Statement 2022 (PDF, 420.3 KB)
- Walker Review Report - Review of the Australian National University (ANU) Act 1991 and the governance arrangements of the ANU (PDF, 925.1 KB)
- Walker Review Recomendations - ANU Council Response (PDF, 479.87 KB)
- Protocol: Student Organisation Constitutional Amendments (PDF, 51.59 KB)
Legislation
Elections
Related links
Contact
- Phillip Tweedie
- Send email
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