The Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor head up our chief governing body, the Senate, and ensure ACU is governed in accordance with our constitution.
Understand how the university is governed, meet key personnel, and learn about our governing bodies including the Senate and Academic Board.
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Our key decision-makers and governance bodies
| Chancellor |
Vale John Fahey 1945-2020 The Hon John Fahey AC, GCSG The Chancellor is the chairperson of the Senate, the chief governing body of ACU. |
| Pro-Chancellor |
Mr Julien O'Connell AO The Pro-Chancellor sits on the Senate, acts as deputy to the Chancellor, and chairs the Standing and Finance Committee. |
| Corporation |
Corporation Australian Catholic University Limited is incorporated in Victoria as a public company. The object of the Corporation is to conduct the University as a Catholic University. |
| Vice-Chancellor and President |
Professor Zlatko Skrbis The Vice-Chancellor and President is the chief executive officer of ACU, represents the University both nationally and internationally, and provides strategic leadership and management. |
| Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
Professor Meg Stuart The Provost is responsible for the Academic Portfolio: ensuring academic quality is maintained, overseeing the faculties, and providing the operational delivery of ACU's academic program. |
| Senior Executive Group |
Senior Executive Group The Senior Executive Group is the peak senior strategic forum of the University. |
| Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) |
Dr Stephen Weller The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the Corporate Services Portfolio. This portfolio covers a broad range of areas including: properties and facilities, student administration, information technology, and finance. Meet our Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) |
Professor Wayne McKenna
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) oversees this growth area for ACU, and works with researchers to foster ACU?s culture of research excellence and maintain our world-leading research outputs. |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Innovation) |
Professor Zlatko Skrbis
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Innovation) is responsible for the following units: First Peoples and Equity Pathways, Libraries, Learning and Teaching Centre, Office of Student Success, Student Strategies, ACU Accommodation, ACU College, Advancement and Alumni, Collaborate Plus, Strategic Partnerships and Executive Education. |
| Senate |
Senate The Senate is the governing authority of the University. |
| State Chapters |
State Chapters ACU has State Chapters in Queensland, New South Wales, ACT and Victoria. These provide advice to the Senate on local needs and demands, and serve as important links to community interests. |
| Academic Board |
Academic Board The Academic Board is ACU's senior academic governance committee. Its principle responsibility is to maintain the highest standards in teaching, scholarship and research, and to safeguard the academic freedom of the University. |
| Elections |
Elections The Senate and Academic Board hold elections to fill a number of representative positions. |
