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North-West Advisory Board

 


North-West Advisory Board

The North-West Advisory Board was established in 1996 to provide advice to the University about the higher education needs of the north-west community. The terms of reference for the Board are:

  • To provide advice to the Vice-Chancellor about the provision of higher education programs in the North-West of Tasmania.

  • To provide advice to the University in the development of its North-West Strategic Plan with regard to the development of long term strategies for raising the higher education participation rate in the region.

  • To facilitate input and support for the University's courses and other activities in the region from the North-West community, including business, industry and local government groups.

Membership of the Advisory Board

University members:

Chair:
Professor Daryl Le Grew, Vice-Chancellor

Senior Executive Responsible for Cradle Coast campus:
Professor David Rich, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Provost

Director Cradle Coast campus:
Ms Megan Cavanagh-Russell

Chair of Academic Senate (or representative):
Professor Roger Fay

North-West Student Association representative:
Meisha Holloway-Phillips

Vice Chancellor Academic nominees (2):
Professor Gail Hart and Professor Judi Walker

Vice Chancellor Special nominee:
Professor Janelle Allison

 

Community members:

Seven members of the community appointed by the Vice Chancellor, who each have a two year term of office, on a staggered pattern.

  • Mr Mike Gow, Agricultural Scientist
  • Mr Roger Jaensch, CEO Cradle Coast Authority
  • Mr Carey McIver, Senior Officer, Department of Education
  • Mr Ian Ravenwood, Manager, NW Gunns Ltd Plantation Division
  • Ms Leanne Topfer, Solicitor
  • Sandra Knowles, Strategic Projects Manager, Devonport City Council
  • Ms Sandra Cousins, Human Resources Manager, McCain Foods