The Academic Board oversees all academic activities and matters at the University.
The Academic Board has the principal responsibility to encourage and maintain the highest standards in teaching, scholarship and research, and to safeguard the academic freedom of the University.
°Õ³ó±ðÌýUniversity of Sydney (Academic Board) Rule 2017 outlines the functions, constitution, meeting procedures and standing committees for the Academic Board.Â
As per Part 7 of the University of Sydney (Academic Board) Rule 2017, the Chair must convene at least six meetings in each calendar year.
The Academic Board is scheduled to meet 6 times in 2025.
The composition of the Academic Board is defined by Part 3 of the University of Sydney (Academic Board) Rule 2017, and currently includes:
Academic Board committees assist and advise the Academic Board in ensuring the maintenance of the highest standards and quality in teaching, scholarship and research in the University of Sydney.
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The Academic Board is supported to fulfil its functions with four (4) committees.
In addition to the various policies and procedures approved by the Academic Board, the Academic Board also approves certain standards and develops guidelines in a range of areas.
°Õ³ó±ðÌýCoursework Policy 2021 makes reference to the following admissions criteria, which may be faculty-specific but which must be approved by the Academic Board.
As referenced in Part 7 of the Coursework Policy 2021
Mathematics as referenced in clause 18 of the Coursework Policy 2021
Admissions Standards - English Language Proficiency as referenced in Parts 5 and 6 of the Coursework Policy 2021 and Part 7 of the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011:
As referenced in clause 17, 18 and 62 of the Coursework Policy 2021
As referenced in clause 15(3) of the Coursework Policy 2021
As referenced in clause 13(2) of the Coursework Policy 2021
The Academic Board has authority to approve a range of matters related to Higher Degrees by Research and also develops guidelines in this area.
The Academic Board has authority to approve a range of matters related to teaching and curriculum issues, as listed below:
°Õ³ó±ðÌýAcademic Board Guideline – Grade Descriptors (pdf, 45KB) lists the various codes that are in use or have historically been used for student results. The Flexsis grades provided were in use until 31 December 2014.