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Council, Boards and Committees, Senior Management Team

Council | Academic Board | Senior Management Team

Council

The University Council is the governing body of the University. It is responsible for the governance of the University, and its powers are set out in the Education Act (1989). Its powers include the oversight of the institution's policy, degree, financial and capital matters. The Council is chaired by the chancellor, currently Dr Robin Mann. In the absence of the chancellor, the pro-chancellor, Mr Rex Williams, deputises. The names of council members are followed by the year their term ends.

Four persons appointed by the Minister

• Dr Robin Mann (2008)
• Ferne Bradley (2009)
• Wendy Ritchie (2009)
• Mr John Simpson (2009)

Acting Vice-Chancellor

• Professor Ian Town

Three members of the academic staff

• Associate Professor Lou Reinisch (2008)
• Associate Professor Jim Tully (2010)
• Professor Steve Weaver (2010)

One member of the general staff

• Mr Michael Shurety (2010)

Two students

• Michael Goldstein (2008)
• David Stevens (2008)

One appointee in consultation with the Employers' Federation

• Dr Paddy Austin (2010)

One appointee in consultation with the Combined Trade Unions

• Ms Chris Wilson (2010)

Two members appointed by the Council

• His Honour Judge Colin Doherty (2008)
• Syd Bradley (2011)

One member appointed following consultation with Ngai Tahu 

• Sacha McMeeking (2010)

Four graduates elected by the Court of Convocation

• Anna Crighton (2010)
• Trevor McIntyre (2008)
• Rex Williams (2008)
• Dr John Wood (2010)

Secretary

• Jeff Field, Registrar
  Please direct enquiries to Kara Christie, Personal Assistant to the Registrar, Phone: +64 3 364 2496
  

Academic Board

The Academic Board is the principal academic body in the University, and has power to make recommendations and reports to the Council on matters affecting the University, including research, courses of study, students, bursaries and scholarships, prizes and examinations.

The Academic Board

The Academic Board co-ordinates the work of the faculties and all departments and is responsible for advising the Council on all academic matters.

Academic Board Meeting Dates

It comprises:

• Vice-Chancellor
• Deputy Vice-Chancellor
• Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
• Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Maori)
• Pro-Vice-Chancellors
• Deans (including the Dean of Postgraduate Studies)
• Heads of Schools/Academic Departments
• Directors of University Research Centres or their nominees
• Librarian
• Director, UC Opportunity
• Director, University Centre for Teaching and Learning
• Chairs of Academic Board Committees
• One academic staff member of the Council elected by the continuing members of the academic community at large
• Seven academic staff members from each of the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Engineering and Forestry, Commerce and Education (at least five elected from faculty and up to two may be nominated by the Dean and approved by the faculty
• Two academic staff members elected from the Faculty of Law
• One academic staff member elected from the Faculty of Creative Arts
• Seven students selected by UCSA
• One student representing Maori students selected by Te Akatoki

Other Committees

The Committees and Boards of Studies are listed on the University of Canterbury's staff intranet. Details include committee type, links to minutes, membership information, email links and terms of reference.

Please note: the staff intranet is only available to UC staff members.

 

Senior Management Team

The Senior Management Team is the advisory committee to the vice-chancellor. The committee makes recommendations on the management of, and develops policies for, the University as a whole.

Acting Vice-Chancellor

Professor Ian Town
Tel +64 3 364 2542
ian.town@canterbury.ac.nz

Assistant Vice-Chancellor

Professor Steve Weaver
Tel +64 3 364 2495
steve.weaver@canterbury.ac.nz

Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

Dr Jan Cameron
Tel +64 3 364 2186
jan.cameron@canterbury.ac.nz

Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Māori)

Sir Tipene O'Regan
Tel: +64 3 364 2834
tipene.oregan@canterbury.ac.nz

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (College of Arts)

Professor Kenneth Strongman
Tel +64 3 364 2965
kenneth.strongman@canterbury.ac.nz

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (College of Business and Economics)

Professor Nigel Healey
Tel +64 3 364 2963
nigel.healey@canterbury.ac.nz

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (College of Education)

Professor Gail Gillon
gail.gillon@canterbury.ac.nz


Pro-Vice-Chancellor (College of Engineering)

Professor Peter Jackson
Tel +64 3 364 2708
peter.jackson@canterbury.ac.nz

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (College of Science)

Professor Ian Shaw
Tel +64 3 364 2351
ian.shaw@canterbury.ac.nz

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (School of Law)

Professor Scott Davidson
Tel +64 3 364 3140
scott.davidson@canterbury.ac.nz

Chief Financial Officer

Dr Yvonne Shanahan
Room: 201, Level 2, Registry Building
Tel +64 3 364 2619
yvonne.shanahan@canterbury.ac.nz

Director of Human Resources

Paul O'Flaherty
Tel +64 0 3 364 2995
paul.oflaherty@canterbury.ac.nz

Registrar

Jeff Field
Tel +64 3 364 2854
jeff.field@canterbury.ac.nz


For further information contact:
Communications and Development
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand
Ph +64 3 364 2922
Fax +64 3 364 2679
Email comms@canterbury.ac.nz

Updated April 2008