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Membership

  • The Chancellor of the University (ex-officio) [Chair];
  • The Pro-Chancellor of the University (ex-officio);
  • The Vice-Chancellor of the University (ex-officio);
  • Four persons, one from each State, elected by the Members of Australian Catholic University Limited on a nomination submitted by each State Chapter and approved by the Archbishop identified with the relevant State or Territory;
  • Four persons, elected by the Members, from:
    • a panel of persons nominated by Senate; and
    • persons nominated by the Members themselves;
  • Three persons elected by and from the academic staff of the University;
  • One person elected by and from the general staff of the University; and
  • One student of the University who is elected in accordance with the University Statutes.
Date of Establishment:
20/3/91
Meeting Frequency:
4 times per year
Responsible Officer:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Resources)
Executive Officer:
Senior Administrative Officer (Secretariat)

Terms of Reference

The powers and duties of Senators are set out in Article 15 of the Constitution for Australian Catholic University Limited (short URL:  http://www.acu.edu.au/39615)

 

Review

Senate reviews its procedures as it deems necessary and recommends to Australian Catholic University Limited.

Related Documents

Senate is the Board of Directors of Australian Catholic University Limited and is the governing body of the University.