Governance at Charles Darwin University
The Charles Darwin University is governed by a 15 member Council. Council is led by the Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor, elected by the Council. The Charles Darwin University Act grants Council wide powers to appoint staff, manage and control University affairs and property, and manage and control finances to promote the University’s interests.
Vice-Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor is the University’s Chief Executive and responsible to the Council for the overall direction of strategic planning, finance and external affairs.
Executive
The Vice-Chancellor is supported by an Executive responsible for achieving outcomes in the University core business areas. The Executive comprises:
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (Community and Access)
- Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Leadership
- Executive Director Corporate Services
- Executive Director Business Development
- Executive Director, Finance and Asset Services
Each of the above areas provides advice on policy and administrative matters relating to his or her area of responsibility.
Academic Board
The Academic Board is the University’s senior academic advisory body. Its members include senior University officers, deans, elected members and the president of the Charles Darwin University Students’ Union. The Board provides advice to the Council or Vice-Chancellor on matters relating to learning, teaching, assessment, research and research training together with the assurance and enhancement of academic quality and standards of all University programs and awards.
