Governance

Appeals Committee

The Appeals Committee is a standing committee of the Academic Board.

The Appeals Committee considers requests from students for an appeal against the outcome of a review of academic decisions in accordance with the University Policy on the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Relating to Students.

The role and responsibilities of the Appeals Committee are contained in its constitution.

Meeting dates

The Appeals Committee meets when there are matters to be heard. 

Membership

  • Professor Robyn Carroll, Nominee of the Chair of the Academic Board, Chair
  • Dr Kabilan Krishnasamy, Academic Secretary

Academic Board Elected Members (Academic Staff):
two members are required to be present in an appeals hearing: 

  • Professor Robyn Carroll (appointment 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023)
  • Associate Professor Lynette Fernandes (appointment 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023)
  • Associate Professor Kati Tonkin (appointment 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023)
  • Professor Marc Tennant (appointment 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023)

Academic Board Elected Members (Professional Staff):
one member is required to be present in an appeals hearing:

  • Ms Gina Barron (appointment 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023)
  • Mr Paul Lloyd (appointment 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023)

Student representation:

  • Ms Emma Mezger, President of the Guild of Undergraduates, or nominee for matters relating to undergraduate studies
  • Mr Joseph Chan, President of the Postgraduate Students' Association, or nominee for matters relating to postgraduate studies

Co-opted Members:

  • Dr Sato Juniper (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022)
  • Associate Professor Michael Wise (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023)
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CONTACTS

Academic Secretary, Dr Kabilan Krishnasamy 

[email protected]  

Further information

  • Constitution and membership

  •  Induction information

  • eview and Appeal of Academic Decisions: Process and Forms

Standing committees of the Academic Board and Academic Council