10 October 2018

The Board of Trustees met on 10 October 2018 in Conference Room 4, Peter Shergold Building, 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta.  A summary of matters discussed in the open session is provided below.

The minutes of the previous Board meeting held on 8 August 2018 were confirmed.

Main items considered by the Board

Chancellor’s Report
Vice-Chancellor’s Report
21 Century Curriculum Reform Project
Academic Senate Update

Chancellor’s Report
The Chancellor advised the Board abut a number of issues, including the successful Open Days held on the Liverpool and Parramatta campuses.  He also provided an update on the University’s Town and Gown Gala Dinner, the National Conference on University Governance and the Ethical Framework Workshop.

Vice-Chancellor’s Report
The Vice-Chancellor provided an update to Board members on the Aerotropolis, Western Sydney University’s NUW Alliance “Multiversity”, the Joint Program in Medicine with Charles Sturt University, an update on student load, the Peter Zelas Library Opening, the Rotary Club of Narellen Ball, Social Media Update and an update on Shared Services.

21 Century Curriculum Reform Project
The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Transformations, gave a presentation on the 21 Century Curriculum Reform Project.

Academic Senate Update
The Chair of Academic Senate spoke to a number of matters, including the Academic Senate Review and the process for awarding University Medals.

MS HELEN FLEMING 
UNIVERSITY SECRETARY AND GENERAL COUNSEL