This committee is a University Committee and has the following Terms of Reference:

1. Development of University Policy and strategic direction in relation to Staff Development.
2. Ensure that the University's strategic goals in relation to staff development are communicated to the University community so that Faculty/Division staff development plans and activities are consistent with the University's strategic direction
3. Monitor and evaluate staff development policy and the quality of practices throughout the University via the receipt and review of reports on staff development activities in Faculties and Divisions with particular emphasis on ensuring that quality staff development activities are delivered in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner.
4. Oversee the types of staff development programs to be offered centrally.
5. Provide broad policy direction in relation to the delivery of centrally provided staff development programs and appropriate charging arrangements.
6. Allocate and monitor the expenditure of the central staff development fund.
7. Report to the University community on achievements in the area of staff development.

13 June 2003

The Membership of the Committee as at 14 March 2007 is as follows: