The structure of the QMS Program is unique at UTAS. The program has been designed to encourage inter-disciplinarity and cross-institutional collaboration. The QMS PhD Program is managed by a Joint Steering Committee of UTAS and CMAR research and academic staff. The QMS Steering Committee is responsible for making all decisions about the QMS PhD program including:
- Assessment of applications to join the program
- Assessment of QMS scholarship applications
- Assessment and approval of QMS PhD project proposals
- Development and delivery of course work units
The current Director of the QMS PhD Program is Prof Richard Coleman.
A full list of current committee members and their contact details is provided here.
Governance Structure
As a QMS PhD Candidate you are enrolled in a School of the University as well as being a member of the QMS PhD Program. The structure has particular implications for the authorisation and organization of paperwork associated with your candidature. To assist you in the process we have developed a table [PDF] listing a range of forms you may encounter throughout your candidature and who you need to seek signatures from. Please contact the Administrative Officer for further assistance if required.
The Director, QMS PhD Program
The role of the Director of the QMS PhD program is similar to a Head of School or Discipline. The Director operates at the interface between the Dean of the Faculty of Science Engineering and Technology, Heads and Graduate Coordinators of participating Schools, the Dean of Graduate Studies and QMS PhD Program staff and supervisors. The Director's prime roles are:
- to provide academic and strategic leadership for the QMS PhD Program;
- to facilitate student learning and consultation; and
- to facilitate a positive, engaged, collegial culture, and a productive and safe working environment.
Academic leadership in the QMS PhD Program is shared with members of the QMS Steering Committee; however the Director is ultimately accountable for the management and direction of the QMS PhD Program.
Graduate Research Coordinator
The Graduate Research Coordinator for the QMS PhD Program is Prof Richard Coleman. Candidates should contact the QMS Graduate Research Coordinator on matters related to research activity and candidature. The QMS Graduate Research Coordinator is responsible for:
- Arranging a QMS induction program for new candidates;
- Organising the annual review process;
- Being available for candidates and supervisors on a regular basis to discuss matters in relation to research activity and candidature; and
- Monitoring the progress of candidates within the QMS PhD Program.
Go to the following URL for a complete list of responsibilities of graduate research coordinators http://www.research.utas.edu.au/gr/coordinators/role_of_coordinator.htm
The School in which you are enrolled will also have a Graduate Research Coordinator who will be responsible for providing you with an induction program for your School. Each School will have different requirements for induction, in particular where your research requires the use of laboratories, diving equipment, boats and/or other specialised equipment and facilities.
A list of Graduate Research Coordinators in Schools relevant to the QMS PhD Program and their contact details is provided here.
Administrative Officer, QMS PhD Program
Administrative support for the QMS Program is provided by the Administrative Officer of the Centre for Marine Science, Ms Denbeigh Armstrong. Denbeigh is responsible for all administration in relation to the management of the QMS PhD Program and provides executive support to the QMS Steering Committee. Denbeigh is also responsible for the following:
- Maintaining the QMS web pages, located on the Centre for Marine Science web site
- Maintaining the QMS Postgraduate email list
- Processing travel funding applications
- Organising QMS Seminars
- Organising QMS Social Events
- Providing candidates with information about coursework requirements, schedules and assessment
- Disseminating other information relevant to QMS PhD Candidates
- Providing executive support to the QMS Steering Committee
You may contact Denbeigh on most matters related to the QMS PhD Program. If she can not answer your question herself, she will direct your enquiry to the most relevant person.
Please keep in mind that Denbeigh works Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays only.
The offices of the Director & Graduate Research Coordinator (room 323) and the Administrative Officer (room 317) of the QMS PhD Program are located on level 3 of the School of Geography and Environmental Studies [PDF].
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