University of Newcastle By-law 2017
18Functions of Academic Senate
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18 Functions of Academic Senate
18 Functions of Academic Senate
The functions of the Academic Senate are as follows:
(a) to be the principal academic body of the University,
(b) to oversee academic governance and the maintenance of academic standards,
(c) to advise the Vice-Chancellor and Council on matters relating to the conduct and standards of teaching, scholarship and research within the University,
(d) to consider and report on matters referred to it by the Council or by the Vice-Chancellor,
(e) any functions delegated to it by the Council,
(f) any other functions that may be prescribed by rules made by the Council.