The Board of Studies of the Institute for Sustainable Futures was established in 2003 to advise the Institute Director on academic matters in respect of courses of study at the Institute, and on issues relating to students and not otherwise covered under the Rules of the University, such as granting Institute for Sustainable Futures scholarship. The Board refers matters to and seeks advice from the Institute's Postgraduate Research Committee.

Committee Officer

Suzanne Cronan
Tel: (02) 9209 4950
Fax: (02) 9209 4941
Email: Suzanne.Cronan@uts.edu.au

Composition

Terms of reference

The Board of Studies shall:

1. Operate within the framework of the Rules of the University, including, with the Vice-Chancellor's designation under Rule 1.2.2(c) as being equivalent to a Faculty Board for the purposes of the Rules of the University, doing all things required by a Faculty Board under the Rules of the University in relation to the students and functions of the Institute.
2. Advise the Director of the Institute for Sustainable Futures on academic matters in respect to courses of study at the Institute.
3. Advise the Director on issues relating to students and not otherwise covered under the Rules of the University, such as granting Institute for Sustainable Futures scholarships.
4. Refer matters to and seek advice from the Institute's Postgraduate Research Committee.

Sub-committees

1. The Postgraduate Research Committee shall be a standing sub-committee of the Board of Studies. It will meet quarterly to consider student applications and make recommendations to the Board of Studies.
2. The Board of Studies may establish sub-committees as appropriate.

Quorum

One half of members.

Meetings

Minimum of four scheduled meetings per year.