Governance

AC Council

The University College Council is the governing authority of Alphacrucis University College, in accordance with the Constitution of Alphacrucis University College Ltd.

The Council is responsible for the overall superintendence of the University College. It discharges that role by deliberating on strategies and policies to achieve the University College’s objects and by ensuring that the University College has in place appropriate and effective governance processes.

Responsibilities and Terms of Reference of Council

The terms of reference of the Alphacrucis University College Council are stated in the Constitution of Alphacrucis University College Ltd. The duties of Council members are listed on page 18 of the Constitution.

Current Members of AC Council

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Council Committees

Refer to the Council Standing Committees Terms of Reference Policy

Academic Board

The Academic Board is Alphacrucis University College's principal body for governing all matters related to academic quality and delivery. While the Chair of the Academic Board is an ex officio member of the College Council, the Academic Board is an independent body. The membership and operations of the Board are outlined in the Academic Board Terms of Reference Policy.

Membership

  • Professor Lily Arasaratnam-Smith, Chair of Academic Board and Deputy Vice President Faculty
  • Rev Assoc Prof David Perry, Provost and Vice President Academic
  • Professor Stephen Fogarty, President
  • Prof Ben Myers, Director, Graduate Research School
  • Rev Assoc Prof Daniel Thornton, Head of School - Pathways, Arts & Business
  • Assoc Prof Susan Westraad, Head of School - Education
  • Assoc Prof Jeffrey Aernie, Head of School – Ministry and Theology
  • Assoc Prof Rebecca Loundar, Head of School – Health and Human Sciences
  • Dr Hye Young Woo, Head of School – Korean Language Programs
  • Ms Carolin Long , Director of Quality Assurance
  • Prof Johannes Luetz, Chair of Human Research Ethics Committee
  • Assoc Prof Alistair Symons, Deputy Vice President Learning & Standards
  • Ms Ella Mendham Director of Student Support
  • Ms Clare Doughty, Director of Student Administration
  • Mr Samuel Hodson, Student Representative
  • Dr Tony Dowden, University of Southern Queensland, External Member
  • Dr Aaron Chalmers, Tabor College, External Member

Executive

The President administers the University College through the Executive which is the management committee of the University College and which oversees the running of the University College under the governing authority of the Council. The Executive is responsible to the Council and exists in order to implement Council policy and to manage the day to day functions of the University College along the lines established by the policies and Strategic Plan of the University College.

Executive Terms of Reference Policy

Membership

  • Professor Stephen Fogarty, President of Alphacrucis University College
  • Rev. Assoc Prof David Perry, Vice President & Provost
  • Ps Greg Cortese, Vice President Operations
  • Professor Lily Arasaratnam-Smith, Deputy Vice President Faculty
  • Mr Tony Jose, Chief Financial Officer
  • Mr Michael Lu, Chief Marketing Officer
  • Associate Professor Alistair Symons, Deputy Vice President Learning and Standards
  • Ps Jesse Winchester, National Director

Advisory Councils

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

Sydney

John Beckett – SEED Australia

Professor Ann Brewer – University of Newcastle, Sydney Campus

Dr Greg Clarke – Bible Society Australia

Dr Tony Golsby-Smith – Second Road Consulting

Dr Kim Hawtrey – BIS Shrapnel

Peter Kaldor – City Bible Forum

Claire Madden – Hello Clarity

Peter Murphy – Christian Super

Professor Marcus O’Connor – University of Sydney Business School

Clive Rodger – Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Canberra

Trevor Thomas – Ethinvest

Wendy Simpson  – Wengeo Pty Ltd

Peter Stone – Arrow Leadership

Susan King – Manager Research and Advocacy,  Anglicare

Kara Martin – Anglican Deaconess Ministries and SEED

Professor David Gallagher – MGSM Sydney

Melbourne

Dr Lindsay McMillan – Reventure

Professor Ian Harper – Deloitte Access Economics

Mathew Maury – TEAR Australia

Stephen Meredith – ACS Financial Services

Dr Mulyadi Robin – Monash University

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Professor Ann Brewer – University of Newcastle, Sydney Campus.

John Collier – Countplus Limited

Bill Rusin – Covenant Christian School, Sydney

Dr Geoff Beech – National Institute for Christian Education

Di McRae – Miracle Education

Bruce Nevill – Penrith Christian School

Helen Blanch – Toongabbie Christian School

Alphacrucis University College Statement of Financial Standing

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Alphacrucis University College Policies

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