Academic Board

The Academic Board of the University of Divinity is constituted by Regulation 2 of the Council, as required by the University of Divinity Act 1910, and operates in accordance with the Academic Board Charter. The Academic Board is responsible for the quality and integrity of the University’s academic activities especially in teaching, learning and curriculum design. The Academic Board fulfils a wide range of responsibilties in higher education quality assurance, including ensuring compliance with external statutory and regulatory requirements such as:

Academic Board Charter
Regulation 2 Academic Board
This Regulation specifies the composition, powers and duties of the Academic Board for the purposes of oversight of and advice to the Council on academic programs and courses of study in the University.

Membership

The members of the Academic Board (including two students) are appointed from across the colleges and schools of the University to ensure that all parts of the University are accountable for and have a voice in the University’s academic programs.

The membership of the Academic Board is:

  • The Chair of Academic Board
  • A person external to the University, with appropriate expertise
  • Two College Principals
  • The Chair of the Learning and Teaching Committee (Dean of Academic Programs)
  • Two additional members of the Learning and Teaching Committee
  • The Chair of the Research Strategy Committee (Dean of Research Strategy)
  • Two additional members of the Research Strategy Committee
  • The Dean of the School of Graduate Research
  • The Chair of the Student Services Committee
  • One member of the Library Committee
  • The Information Technology Manager (or equivalent) in the Office of the ViceChancellor
  • Two students (one coursework, one research)

Committees of Academic Board

Much of the work of Academic Board is conducted by its standing Committees. Terms of Reference for these Committees are found in Regulation 2:

  • Academic Promotions Committee
  • Learning and Teaching Committee
  • Library Committee
  • School of Graduate Research Committee
  • Student Services Committee

Chair and Deputy Chairs of Examiners

Under Regulation 2 the Academic Board appoints a Chair of Examiners and one or more Deputy Chairs of Examiners. The responsibilities of the Chair and Deputy Chairs is set out in the Position Description approved by the Academic Board. Contact may be made with the Chair or Deputy Chairs through the University Secretary.

Chair and Deputy Chair of Examiners Position Description
The Chair and Deputy Chair of Examiners ensure that the examination of assessment and the provision of feedback to students is conducted competently and consistently across the University and in accordance with the academic standards established by the Academic Board.

Key Academic Staff Role Descriptions

Academic Dean Role Description
The Academic Dean provides academic leadership at their College, has significant authority in student matters from admission to graduation, and plays a leading role in academic quality assurance at the University.
Registrar Role Description
The Registrar provides administrative support to all aspects of the relationship between students, Colleges and the University, and is a member of the Student Services Committee.
Research Coordinator Role Description
The Research Coordinator plays a lead role in research and research training activities at their Colleges and across the University, with responsibility for the research culture of the College.