7. In 2008 41% NSW University revenue from Commonwealth
8. Supplemented by commercial activities: - Domestic & international students fees - Commercialisation - research & IP - Consultancy services eg. UNSW Global, Nsi
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11. Acting with honesty, impartiality, integrity, trustworthiness, respect for the law and due process.
12. Commitment to ethical values.Well-governed organisations are, in the long run, more successful than those that are not.
13. Commonwealth and state regime Julia Gillard Minister for Education Funding universities through the DEEWR Verity Firth NSW Minister for Education & Training Administration of the UNSW Act
42. Chancellor and VC are ex-officio members of all Council Committees except Audit.David Gonski Chancellor
43. UNSW’s Objects The UNSW Act (1989) “The object of the University is the promotion, within the limits of the University's resources, of scholarship, research, free inquiry, the interaction of research and teaching, and academic excellence.” University of Melbourne: “to serve the Victorian, Australian and international communities and the public interest by… enriching cultural and community life.” The University of Notre Dame: “the provision of a university education within a context of catholic faith and values…” Harvard University : “To advance Learning and perpetuate it to Posterity “
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45. the encouragement of the dissemination, advancement, development andapplication of knowledge informed by free inquiry.
46. the provision of courses of study or instruction across a range of fields, and the carrying out of research, to meet the needs of the community.
48. the conferring of degrees, including those of Bachelor, Master and Doctor,and the awarding of diplomas, certificates and other awards.
49. the provision of teaching and learning that engage with advanced knowledge and inquiry.
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51. Determines courses of study or examinations, on recommendation of Faculties, Boards of Studies etc, subject to University Council.
52. Determines conditions for admission, award of degrees, on advice from the Faculties, Boards of Studies.Professor Janet Chan The President of the Academic Board
90. Questions or Discussion? Aaron Magner Legal Counsel a.magner@unsw.edu.au Ph: 02 9385 2598 Other contacts Slideshare: www.slideshare.net/AaronMagner Linkedinwww.linkedin.com/in/aaronmagner Scribd: www.scribd.com/AaronMagner
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DEEWR: Department of Education, Employment and Workplace RelationsActs under which universities are established (known as enabling Acts)provide universities with the ‘freedom to govern themselves in the way they see fit, while also ensuring that appropriate and effective governance arrangements are in place.
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The University CouncilSection 8 of the UNSW ActThe University Council is the governing authority of UNSW.Functions and powers conferred by the Act. (See Section 8(2) of UNSW Act)The Council acts for and on behalf of the University in the exercise of the University’s functions.Has the control and management of the affairs and concerns of the University.Oversees the University’s performance, academic activities and management.The UNSW Act states that the functions of the Council are:The control and management of university affairs who encompasses:monitoring the performance of the Vice-Chancelloroverseeing the university’s performance and academic activitiesapproving the mission, strategic direction, annual budget and business plan of the universityoverseeing risk management and assessment, and approving and monitoring systems of control and accountabilityestablishing policies and procedural principles, and ensuring accessible grievance proceduresregularly reviewing its own performancemaking available for governing body members a program of induction and development relevant to their position as member.establish and maintain other branches of the universitymake loans and grants to studentsimpose fees, charges and fines.86
Consults with and takes advice from the Academic Board, and all other University Boards, Faculties, Committees, Professors and Heads of Departments.Supervises the discipline of the University with power to impose penalties for a breach of discipline or for misconduct.Gives effect to by-laws, rules, regulations and Council Resolutions.Is the Principal Officer of the University for the purposes of ICAC Act, FOI Act and others.