(1) The Indigenous Board of Studies was established by the Academic Senate on 3 December 2008 (AS 08/156) on the recommendation of the Director, Centre for Indigenous Studies as a sub-committee of the Academic Programs Committee. The Academic Senate approved that the Indigenous Board of Studies shall be a sub-committee of the Curriculum, Learning and Teaching Committee on 9 March 2011 (AS 11/14). Following disestablishment of the Curriculum, Learning and Teaching Committee by the Academic Senate on 21 November 2018 (AS 18/127), the Academic Senate approved that the Indigenous Board of Studies shall be a sub-committee of the University Courses Committee on 3 July 2019 (AS 19/67). (2) Charles Sturt University (the University) has a responsibility to ensure good governance of its teaching and learning activities. These responsibilities must align with the University’s regulatory obligations under the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015. (3) The purpose of the Indigenous Board of Studies is to provide advice on the inclusion of Indigenous Australian Content in undergraduate programs of the University and development of Indigenous programs. (4) For the purpose of this document: (5) The members of the Board shall be: (6) Right of audience and debate shall be granted to: (7) Administrative support is to be provided by the Administration Officer, School of Indigenous Australian Studies. (8) Nominated members of the Board shall hold office for a two-year term. (9) Members of the Board shall have responsibility for: (10) The Board is to advise on the inclusion of Indigenous Australian content in undergraduate programs of the University and development of Indigenous programs. (11) A quorum shall be half plus one of the full membership of the Board. (12) The Board is to meet six times a year, and on other occasions as the need arises. (13) In order to provide feedback and allow sufficient time for any changes, meetings are to be held at least 10 days prior to the relevant Faculty Courses Committee meetings. (14) Agendas are circulated to the Board one week prior to the Board meeting. (15) Minutes of the Board meeting are circulated to Board members following the meeting. Minutes of the meeting are reported to the University Courses Committee. (16) Agendas and minutes of the Board shall be published on the appropriate University webpage for the information of the Academic Senate and University generally. (17) Where a member has a perceived or material conflict of interest, they must declare this to the Presiding Officer and at the Board meeting prior to discussion of the item of business. (18) Variation to the membership and/or functions and responsibilities of the Board must be approved by the Academic Senate.'Indigenous Board of Studies' - Membership and Terms of Reference
Section 1 - Establishment
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as defined in the Indigenous Education Strategy.
Note: these subjects are to be approved by the Board prior to being submitted to Faculty Board and Faculty Courses Committee meetings for consideration.