Academic Board

The Deakin University Academic Board is the University's principal academic authority, with responsibility for maintaining standards in teaching and research training. Established pursuant to sections 26 and 27 of the Deakin University Act (1974), the Academic Board has powers under the Act itself and powers conferred by statutes made by the University Council (the University's governing authority) under that Act.

The role of the Board

The Board makes recommendations to the Council on a range of matters, including:

Teaching and learning
Research and research training
Approval of courses
Requirements for entry to courses
Assessments and requirements for admission
Academic awards conferred or granted by the University

The Academic Board also calls for and considers advice from the faculty boards and reports to the University Council on the outcome of discipline, school and faculty reviews.

Board composition

The Academic Board presently consists of ex officio members, elected members and nominated members to ensure representation of professors, other members of the academic staff, other staff and enrolled students. Academic Board review The functions and composition of the Academic Board have recently been reviewed. Read the Academic Board statute.