Governance

Board of Trustees

The University of Western Sydney is established by the University of Western Sydney Act 1997. The Board of Trustees is the governing authority of the University and its key functions are:

• the development of broad policies and strategic plans with respect to the University
• generally defining the University's educational profile
• the management of the University's resources and the monitoring of the University's performance
• representation of the University as occasion requires.

The Board is led by the Chancellor and is supported by a number of standing committees and advisory councils.

Academic Senate

The Academic Senate exercises delegated responsibility from the Board of Trustees for academic policy formulation and decision-making. It is the primary custodian of academic values, quality and standards for the University. Where appropriate, the Academic Senate provides advice to the Board of Trustees on a range of academic issues. The Senate is supported by a number of sub-committees and College Boards of Study.

Governance Structure

» UWS Governance Structure (PDF, 10Kb)

For details about the management and administration of the University, please see Administration.

Calendar of Meeting Dates 2008

The Calendar of Meetings Dates 2008 (PDF, 20Kb) provides an up to date listing of meetings of key University wide committees, including the Board of Trustees and its standing committees.

Annual Report

The University's Annual Report provides a detailed overview of the University each year. Links to the current and previous reports are as follows:

Annual Report 2007 - Volume 1
Annual Report 2007 - Volume 2 Part A
Annual Report 2007 - Volume 2 Part B
Annual Report 2006 - Volume 1
Annual Report 2006 - Volume 2 Part A
Annual Report 2006 - Volume 2 Part B
Annual Report 2005 - Volume 1
Annual Report 2005 - Volume 2
Annual Report 2004 - Volume 1
Annual Report 2004 - Volume 2 Part A
Annual Report 2004 - Volume 2 Part B
Annual Report 2003 - Volume 1
Annual Report 2003 - Volume 2
Annual Report 2002