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Governance

The University Senate is the governing body of the University and its members are:

  • the Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor (ex-officio members)
  • eight senators elected to represent the interests of the broader community
  • three senators elected to represent the academic staff of the university
  • a senator elected to represent the general staff of the university
  • a student senator elected by the Australian Catholic University National Students' Association (ACUNSA).

Members of the University Senate 2009

  • Br Julian McDonald cfc AO
    Chancellor
  • Mr Edward Exell AM
    Pro-Chancellor
  • Professor Greg Craven
    Vice-Chancellor
  • Mr John Carroll
    Elected by Members from Panel
  • Professor Judith Chapman AM
    Elected by Academic Staff
  • Mr Alan Druery OAM
    Queensland Chapter Representative, elected by Members
  • Mr Stephen Elder
    Victoria Chapter Representative, elected by Members
  • Bishop James Foley DD
    Elected by Members from Panel
  • Ms Josephine Frawley
    Elected by General Staff
  • Dr Peta Goldburg rsm
    Elected by Academic Staff
  • Ms Moira Najdecki
    ACT Chapter Representative, elected by Members
  • Dr Marea Nicholson
    Elected by Academic Staff
  • Mr David O'Connor AM
    Elected by Members from Panel
  • Br Anthony Robinson fms
    NSW Chapter Representative, elected by Members
  • Ms Bernadette Steele
    Elected by Members from Panel
  • Mr James Wood
    Elected by Students