Professor Bronwyn Fredericks, Chair of CQUniversity's Academic Board and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) and BMA Chair in Indigenous Engagement, welcomed the new members of Academic Board at the first meeting for 2013.

Academic Board constitutes the senior academic governance body within the University and is the primary forum in the University for discussion and resolution of all matters relating to and affecting the University's teaching, research and educational programs.

Justin Kann, Prof Bronwyn Fredericks, Assoc Prof William Guo, Assoc Prof Andrew Taylor-Robinson and Dr Jermone Egwurube

The new members include: Professor Kerry Reid-Searl, Dr Jerome Egwurube, Assoc Prof William Guo, Assoc Prof Andrew Taylor-Robinson, Assoc Prof George Stuart, Xiaozhen (Tracey) Wang (postgraduate student representative), and Justin Kann as the nominee from the Student Association Board of Directors. Professor Masud Khan commences his second term on the Board.

The first meeting of Academic Board for 2013 included a brief induction for all members, which included the reasons for Academic Board, where papers can be found, processes and committees, along with roles and responsibilities and the importance of the University's self-accrediting status and TEQSA compliance. The induction is offered at the beginning of every academic year. The induction presentation was provided by Kylie White, Associate Director of Governance.

Academic Board getting ready for 2013

Academic Board is a Standing Committee of CQUniversity's Council and, as such, Council has representation on Academic Board.

Just as Professor Bronwyn Fredericks welcomed the new members of Academic Board, she also acknowledged that it was the last meeting for the Council's nominee, Dr Robyn Minchinton. Dr Minchinton, a medical scientist specialising in haematology with a passion for lifelong learning, innovation and science communication, was thanked for her contributions to Academic Board.

We wish the Academic Board well for 2013!