Faculty Governance

Faculty executive

The Faculty Executive provides advice and support to the Dean on strategic and operational planning, management and performance of the Faculty.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policy and procedures in compliance with University policy, procedures and statutory responsibilities
• Serve as the coordinating and steering committee for matters referred to the Faculty Board and the two Schools of the Faculty
• Advise the Dean on resource allocation to enable the Faculty to implement its programs and meet its priorities, approve annual budget and monitor expenditure against plan
• Provide advice to the Dean on student load management.

Membership

• Dean (Chair)
• Deputy Dean
• Associate Deans
• Director, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (MCM)
• Director, Victorian College of the Arts (VCA)
• Faculty Executive Director

Meetings

The Faculty Executive Committee is required to meet no less than four times a year.

Contact

• Professor Marie Sierra, Dean
• Ms Colleen Wait, EA to the Dean

Visit the Executive Staff Directory for contact information for executive staff members

Faculty Advisory Board

The Faculty Advisory Board provides advice and support to the Dean.

Responsibilities

• Strategic policy development and contribution for education and training, research, commercial and community relations
• Advise on arts sector and community needs for new and existing courses offered
• Promoting the programs of the Faculty within the arts sector and wider community
• Development of the Faculty’s reputation and financial benefaction
• Participating in the selection committee convened to recommend the appointment of the Dean.

Members

• Professor Andrew Dyer, Chair
• Professor Marie Sierra
• Mr Jonathan Feder
• Ms Stephanie Lake
• Professor Sally Smart
• Ms Yvonne von Hartel AM
• Ms Susan Oliver AM

Meetings

The Faculty Advisory Board is required to meet no less than twice a year.

Contact

• Professor Marie Sierra, Dean
• Ms Colleen Wait, EA to Dean