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22 February 2023
The Board of Trustees met on 22 February 2023 in Boardroom 1, The Chancellery, Level 2, Building EB, Parramatta South campus. A summary of matters discussed in the open session is provided below.
The minutes of the previous Board meeting held on 7 December 2022 were confirmed, and the minutes of the rotary resolution held between 4 and 11 January 2023.
Main items considered by the Board:
Chancellor’s Report
The Chancellor briefed the Board on a number of matters, including the Australian Universities Accord – Review of Australian Higher Education System, the Chancellor’s individual meetings with Board members, the first meeting of Jobs and Skills Australia, the Board of Trustees Induction Session, the letter of intent signed by the Western Parklands City Authority (WPCA) with the NSW Vice-Chancellors’ Committee regarding education and research opportunities in Bradfield, the Chancellor’s upcoming trip to India, and foreshadowed future discussions to occur on the Voice to Parliament.
Vice-Chancellor’s Report
The Vice-Chancellor provided an update to Board members on the Australian Universities Accord – Review of Australian Higher Education System, Council of International Education, international travel, an update on student load, the proposed establishment of the Indigenous Centre of Excellence at Parramatta South campus funded by the NSW WestInvest program, Vietnamese Vice-Foreign Minister and Ambassador Delegation visit, adapting to Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), ATEM Awards for Excellence – 2022 Best Practice Awards, and an update on cyber security.
Chair of Academic Senate Report
The Chair of Academic Senate spoke to the Board on a number of matters presented at the most recent Academic Senate meeting, including the Student Member’s Report to Senate, Senate’s role in providing feedback on the Australian Universities Accord, the upcoming VC and Academic Senate Forum, Senate’s involvement in the TEQSA re-registration process and the monitoring of the impacts of generative AI.
Annual Compliance Statement TEQSA Corporate Governance Standards and Voluntary Code of Best Practice
The Board noted that the University is fully compliant with both the Voluntary Code for the Governance of Australian Universities, and the TEQSA Corporate Governance Standards.
Transformation Program Update
The Senior Vice-President updated the Board on the Transformation Program.
Revised Risk Management Policy
The Board approved the revised Risk Management Policy, and noted the Western Risk Assessment Guidelines which seek to implement the revised policy.
Strategy Session
A two hour strategy session was held with Board members following the Board meeting, which focussed on the development of a Regional Masterplan.
Jane Hutchison
University Secretary
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