
Attachment 9.1
Student Disciplinary Frameworks
Review (SDFR) Project Board
Terms of Reference
Introduction
The Australian National University has established a Student Disciplinary Frameworks Review
Project Board (“the Project Board”) to provide governance, strategic oversight, and decision-
making support for the successful delivery of the Student Disciplinary Frameworks Review
Project.
These Terms of Reference outline the Project Board’s objective, composition, roles and
responsibilities, reporting, and administrative arrangements.
Objective
The objective of the Project Board is to oversee the review and update of the Student
Disciplinary Framework to ensure alignment with evolving legal requirements, sector best
practices, and institutional values. This includes ensuring compliance, promoting equity, safety
and inclusion, supporting academic freedom, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Responsibilities of the Project Board
The Project Board’s responsibilities are to:
1.
Provide strategic oversight and guidance to the project team.
2. Approve the project plan, consultation outcomes, and recommendations.
3. Monitor project progress, risks, and issues.
4. Ensure effective and inclusive stakeholder engagement.
5. Escalate unresolved issues to the Vice-Chancellor, as Project Sponsor, or DVC-
Academic, as Business Owner, as required.
6. Endorse final reports and recommendations for submission to the Vice-Chancellor.
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Composition and Tenure
Chair:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic
Members:
Chair, Academic Board
Director, Corporate Governance and Risk
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Graduate Research
University Legal Office Representative
1-2 Student Representative Members
1-2 ANU Internal Expert Members
2-4 External Expert Members
Secretariat: Senior Adviser, Office of the Vice-Chancellor
Additional Members can be proposed on the recommendation of the Project Board for
consideration by the Chair.
Meetings
1. The Project Board will convene monthly during the active project phase and as required
to address urgent matters.
2. A quorum comprises at least 50% of the Project Board members.
3. The Chair presides over all meetings, with an alternate member assuming this role in
their absence.
Reporting
1. The Project Board will report on its deliberations and decisions to the Vice-Chancellor
after each meeting.
2. Regular reports will also be provided to the Student Safety and Wellbeing Committee.
3. Additional reports may be submitted as deemed necessary.
Duration
The Project Board will operate for the duration of the project, from December 2024 to June
2025, with periodic reviews to ensure continued alignment with objectives.
Review and Amendment
The Terms of Reference will be reviewed and updated as necessary to reflect project needs and
evolving circumstances. Any amendments must be approved by the Project Board Chair.
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