Indigenous Advisory Committee
PREAMBLE
The commitment to Indigenous Education is a key element in the
founding legislation of the University of South Australia.
The University has vigorously pursued this responsibility with the
provision of quality educational programs, student support and endeavours to meet the
needs and aspirations of Indigenous communities.
To facilitate its commitment to continuous improvement in the quality
of teaching, research, professional practice and service to the community. The
University seeks to develop and maintain strong relationships with the industries,
professions and the communities engaged in the promotion of Indigenous aspirations –
the University’s external stakeholders – to enable it to receive advice which is
up-to-date and based on current best practice.
This policy provides a framework for the Divisions of the University
and Whyalla Campus, through a process of structured interaction, to develop and enhance
links with external stakeholders in order to improve the quality of their activities.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
To advise the Pro Vice Chancellor on major matters relating to the
development of the Division or any of its activities.
POLICY
Each Division will establish a Divisional Advisory Structure with
Advisory Committees, which may be based on the Division, School or a logical School
grouping in the Division, and approved by the Vice Chancellor.
Membership
senior representatives of (or their alternates as appropriate) for
example,
working
links partners
relevant
professional societies
industry
and professional leaders
research
partners and clients
other
persons with expertise relevant to the programs of the Division
alumni
relevant to the committee
Pro
Vice Chancellor (ex officio)
the
Dean: Indigenous College of Education and Research
Director
of the Aboriginal Research Institute, Manager of the Aboriginal and Islander Support Unit
and the Head of the Unaipon School (ex officio)
not more
than one fifth of the members of the advisory committees should be University employees
Variation to the membership must be approved by the Vice Chancellor.
Members of each Advisory Committee will be appointed by the Vice
Chancellor, on advice of the relevant Pro Vice Chancellor or Pro Vice Chancellor (Access
and Learning Support) for Whyalla.
The
Chair of an Advisory Committee will be an external member of the committee.
The
term of members shall be two years, except that half of the initial members will be
appointed for three years to ensure continuity of membership. Retiring members shall
be eligible for reappointment.
Normally
no other members of the University than the Pro Vice Chancellor or relevant Heads of
Schools will be members of an Advisory Committee.
Heads
of School and other members of the University may be invited to make presentations to an
Advisory Committee or to be in attendance for particular items.
It
is expected that there will be consultation with members of an Advisory Committee, in
particular, there must be opportunity for external stakeholders to be involved in advising
on planning and review of the College’s activities in relation to:
The
Office of the Dean
The
Unaipon School
The
Aboriginal Research Institute
The
Aboriginal and Islander Support Unit
PROCEDURES
An
Advisory Committee shall determine its own procedures.
Where
a member has a financial interest in a matter debated by the Committee, or whose
organization has a financial interest, the member shall declare this interest and refrain
from participating in discussion the outcome of which might directly or indirectly confer
a benefit on the member or the organization.
Invitations
to members will be issued by the Vice Chancellor or this may be delegated to the Pro Vice
Chancellor.
An
Advisory Committee will meet at least two times each year.
An
Advisory Committee is required to make an annual report to the Vice Chancellor, as an
attachment to the annual Divisional Review.
An
Advisory Committee will offer advice, which is consistent with the Statement of Purpose.
MEMBERSHIP
Mr Andrew Wilson - State Records
Mr Les Turner - State Policy Centre
Mr Bill Wilson - Tauondi Incorporated
Mr Scott Wilson - Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council
Mr Neil Gillespie - Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement
Ms Veronica Arbon - Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
Ms Francesca Alberts - SA Museum
Ms Luisa O'Connor
Mr Malcolm Anderson - SAAETAC
Mr Ian Carter - Nunkinwarrin Yunti
Mr Russell Taylor - AIATSIS
Ms Jillian Miller - Aboriginal Education Unit |
