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
| Acting Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor |
Mr Julien O'Connell AO The Chancellor is the chair of the Senate, the governing authority of ACU. ACU currently has an acting Chancellor. The Pro-Chancellor sits on the Senate, acts as deputy to the Chancellor, and Chairs the Finance and Resources 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 Belinda Tynan 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. |
| Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Committee |
Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Committee The Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Committee is responsible for university-wide strategic planning. |
| 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. |
| 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. |