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Governance

University Elections

2023 elections outcomes

The University completed nominations and elections for vacant positions of key Governance committees in 2023.

University Council

The governing body of the University is responsible for the oversight of the University’s affairs, including strategic direction, governance and financial management. 

The elected student members of University Council are:

  • Mr Nabin Kandel - Post-graduate
  • Mr John Odongo - Undergraduate

The elected staff members elected of University Council are:

  • Mrs Chrissy Zelley - TAFE Academic Staff 
  • Associate Professor Jon Mason - Higher Education Academic Staff

Academic Board

The peak academic governance body in the University, plays a key role in the University’s academic direction, quality and governance. 

The elected student members of Academic Board are:

  • Ms Emily Hutchinson
  • Ms Youqing (Kate) Wang
  • Ms Stella Jasmine
  • Mr Deepak Chhetry

The elected staff members elected of Academic Board are:

Faculty of Health

  • Professor Haakan Strand
  • Associate Professor Nicole O'Reilly
  • Associate Professor Natalie Milic

Faculty of Arts and Society

  • Dr Cris Edmonds-Wathen

Faculty of Science and Technology

  • Associate Professor Christine Schlesinger
  • Dr Penny Wurm

CDU TAFE

  • Mrs Chrissy Zelley
  • Mrs Sue Tucker
  • Ms Lisa Jeffery
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