CHANCELLOR'S REPORT TO COUNCIL 21 October 2016 Sunday 4 September • I travelled to Sydney. Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 September • I attended the University Governance and Regulations Forum accompanied by Michael Kern. (Forum agenda is attached.) Friday 9 September • I attended Health, Safety and Environment Committee meeting. Monday 12 September • I presented awards and spoke at the Outstanding Alumni Breakfast, held at The Ville, Townsville. • Chris and I then travelled to Brisbane. Thursday 15 September • Chris and I attended an Alumni Function in Brisbane, held at Customs House. Friday 16 September • Michael Kern and I met with Michael McNally, Division Secretary, National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), in Brisbane. • I officiated at the Graduation Ceremony in Brisbane, accompanied by Chris. Monday 19 September • I travelled to Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) for a Seasim Tour and participated in the AIMS Council discussion, “Future of the Great Barrier Reef and the Case for Reef Restoration”. Tuesday 20 September • I travelled to Cairns with Chris and Ernie Landy. • Ernie and I undertook a campus tour conducted by Hilary Kavanagh, Director of Estates. • Later, Chris and I attended a Cairns Alumni event held on campus. Monday 26 September • I met with Judy Hunter, President, Barrier Reef Orchestra. I have agreed to their invitation to be Patron. • I later attended the Ceremonial and Honorary Degrees Committee meeting. Friday 30 September • I attended a Special Finance Committee meeting.
Transcript
CHANCELLOR'S REPORT TO COUNCIL 21 October 2016
Sunday 4 September • I travelled to Sydney.
Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 September
• I attended the University Governance and Regulations Forum accompanied by Michael Kern. (Forum agenda is attached.)
Friday 9 September
• I attended Health, Safety and Environment Committee meeting. Monday 12 September
• I presented awards and spoke at the Outstanding Alumni Breakfast, held at The Ville, Townsville.
• Chris and I then travelled to Brisbane. Thursday 15 September
• Chris and I attended an Alumni Function in Brisbane, held at Customs House. Friday 16 September
• Michael Kern and I met with Michael McNally, Division Secretary, National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), in Brisbane.
• I officiated at the Graduation Ceremony in Brisbane, accompanied by Chris. Monday 19 September
• I travelled to Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) for a Seasim Tour and participated in the AIMS Council discussion, “Future of the Great Barrier Reef and the Case for Reef Restoration”.
Tuesday 20 September
• I travelled to Cairns with Chris and Ernie Landy. • Ernie and I undertook a campus tour conducted by Hilary Kavanagh, Director of
Estates. • Later, Chris and I attended a Cairns Alumni event held on campus.
Monday 26 September
• I met with Judy Hunter, President, Barrier Reef Orchestra. I have agreed to their invitation to be Patron.
• I later attended the Ceremonial and Honorary Degrees Committee meeting.
Friday 30 September • I attended a Special Finance Committee meeting.
jc128184
Text Box
Council (8/16) 21 October 2016 Item 5
Tuesday 4 – 6 October • I travelled to Sydney. • I attended the National Conference on University Governance (NCUG)
accompanied by Cam Charlton, Graham Kirkwood, Ernie Landy, Trent Twomey, Michael Kern and Ian Troupe and University Chancellors Council (UCC). (NCUG Program attached).
Monday 10 September
• I attended the Review of Council Size Steering Committee meeting.
• I later participated in a Zoom call with Robyn McGuiggan, DVC Global Strategy and Engagement and Philip Connell, General Manager, Australia American Leadership Dialogue (AALD).
Thursday 13 October
• I travelled to Cairns. • I later attended and spoke at the 25th Anniversary Student Mentor Program
Presentation evening in Cairns. Monday 17 October
• I attended an Estate Board Meeting. • I travelled with Professor Chris Cocklin and Michael Kern to Ingham to meet with
Andrew Cripps MP, Member for Hinchinbrook. Tuesday 18 October
• I met with Dr Russell Joshua, Director, Future Students and International, to discuss progress in advancing outcomes from our Canberra meetings in June.
• I attended the Tropical Sunset Soiree, an event to network with Queensland Government’s Trade and Investment Commissioners from overseas posts in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Americas – together with North Queensland business groups.
Wednesday 20 October
• I travelled to Brisbane with Michael Kern. • We met with the Hon. Kate Jones MP, Minister for Education and Minister for
Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games.
A one and a half day interactive conference for Chancellors; Deputy Chancellors; Board, Council and Senate members; University Secretaries and Governance staff.
ALL DELEGATE FEES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
≥ Morning teas, lunches and afternoon tea ≥ Conference Dinner at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf ≥ All conference materials, including program
notes
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration Rates
First delegate from a University or organisation: $995Second delegate: $595Third and all subsequent delegates: $395
Please use the web site to register all delegates for the conference ncug.org.au
10th Conference in the series, 5th and 6th October 2016, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Presented by the University Chancellors Council
Major Themes will include:
≥ Prospering in an age of disruption
≥ Governing well in any era
≥ Capturing the opportunities of engagement
≥ Navigating the shifting sands of Higher Education policy
National Conference on University Governance
CONFERENCE CONTACT SESSION TOPICS:
≥ Governing for disruption≥ Best practice in University governance≥ Making industry engagement work≥ The power of philanthropy and the r ole of Councils≥ Future directions of Education policy≥ Leading and managing the message in the age of social media
A one and a half day interactive conference for Chancellors, Deputy Chancellors, Board,
Council and Senate members, University Secretaries and Governance staff.
A one and a half day interactive conference for Chancellors; Deputy Chancellors; Board, Council and Senate members; University Secretaries and Governance staff.
ALL DELEGATE FEES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
≥ Morning teas, lunches and afternoon tea ≥ Conference Dinner at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf ≥ All conference materials, including program
notes
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration Rates
First delegate from a University or organisation: $995Second delegate: $595Third and all subsequent delegates: $395
Please use the web site to register all delegates for the conference ncug.org.au
10th Conference in the series, 5th and 6th October 2016, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Presented by the University Chancellors Council
Major Themes will include:
≥ Prospering in an age of disruption
≥ Governing well in any era
≥ Capturing the opportunities of engagement
≥ Navigating the shifting sands of Higher Education policy
National Conference on University Governance
CONFERENCE CONTACT SESSION TOPICS:
≥ Governing for disruption≥ Best practice in University governance≥ Making industry engagement work≥ The power of philanthropy and the r ole of Councils≥ Future directions of Education policy≥ Leading and managing the message in the age of social media
A one and a half day interactive conference for Chancellors; Deputy Chancellors; Board, Council and Senate members; University Secretaries and Governance staff.
ALL DELEGATE FEES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
≥ Morning teas, lunches and afternoon tea ≥ Conference Dinner at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf ≥ All conference materials, including program
notes
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration Rates
First delegate from a University or organisation: $995Second delegate: $595Third and all subsequent delegates: $395
Please use the web site to register all delegates for the conference ncug.org.au
10th Conference in the series, 5th and 6th October 2016, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Presented by the University Chancellors Council
Major Themes will include:
≥ Prospering in an age of disruption
≥ Governing well in any era
≥ Capturing the opportunities of engagement
≥ Navigating the shifting sands of Higher Education policy
National Conference on University Governance
CONFERENCE CONTACT SESSION TOPICS:
≥ Governing for disruption≥ Best practice in University governance≥ Making industry engagement work≥ The power of philanthropy and the r ole of Councils≥ Future directions of Education policy≥ Leading and managing the message in the age of social media
A one and a half day interactive conference for Chancellors; Deputy Chancellors; Board, Council and Senate members; University Secretaries and Governance staff.
ALL DELEGATE FEES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
≥ Morning teas, lunches and afternoon tea ≥ Conference Dinner at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf ≥ All conference materials, including program
notes
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration Rates
First delegate from a University or organisation: $995Second delegate: $595Third and all subsequent delegates: $395
Please use the web site to register all delegates for the conference ncug.org.au
10th Conference in the series, 5th and 6th October 2016, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Presented by the University Chancellors Council
Major Themes will include:
≥ Prospering in an age of disruption
≥ Governing well in any era
≥ Capturing the opportunities of engagement
≥ Navigating the shifting sands of Higher Education policy
National Conference on University Governance
CONFERENCE CONTACT SESSION TOPICS:
≥ Governing for disruption≥ Best practice in University governance≥ Making industry engagement work≥ The power of philanthropy and the r ole of Councils≥ Future directions of Education policy≥ Leading and managing the message in the age of social media
A one and a half day interactive conference for Chancellors; Deputy Chancellors; Board, Council and Senate members; University Secretaries and Governance staff.
ALL DELEGATE FEES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
≥ Morning teas, lunches and afternoon tea ≥ Conference Dinner at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf ≥ All conference materials, including program
notes
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration Rates
First delegate from a University or organisation: $995Second delegate: $595Third and all subsequent delegates: $395
Please use the web site to register all delegates for the conference ncug.org.au
10th Conference in the series, 5th and 6th October 2016, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Presented by the University Chancellors Council
Major Themes will include:
≥ Prospering in an age of disruption
≥ Governing well in any era
≥ Capturing the opportunities of engagement
≥ Navigating the shifting sands of Higher Education policy
National Conference on University Governance
CONFERENCE CONTACT SESSION TOPICS:
≥ Governing for disruption≥ Best practice in University governance≥ Making industry engagement work≥ The power of philanthropy and the r ole of Councils≥ Future directions of Education policy≥ Leading and managing the message in the age of social media
10th conference in the series, 5th and 6th October 2016, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Presented by the University Chancellors Council
2 Western Sydney University
DAY 1 PROGRAM Wednesday 5 October 2016
08:00 Registration, tea and coffee
09:00 Conference opening
09:15 SESSION 1Governing for disruptionKeynote speaker David Dyer, Partner, McKinsey Australia and New ZealandSession convenor Associate Professor Rufus Black, Deputy Chancellor, Victoria University
10:15 SESSION 2 PART 1Perspectives on governance of a public institution: differences and similarities to the private sectorPanel discussion
Panellists The Hon Michael Field AC, Chancellor, University of Tasmania The Hon John Fahey AC, Chancellor, Australian Catholic UniversitySession convenor Graham Goldsmith, Chancellor, Swinburne University
Panellists TBCThe Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett AO SC, Chancellor, Bond University
Session convenor Graham Goldsmith, Chancellor, Swinburne University
12:45 LUNCH
14:00 SESSION 3Making industry engagement workPanel discussion
Panellists The Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Catherine Livingstone AO, an industry perspectiveSession convenor Adrienne Clark AC, Chancellor, La Trobe University
16:00 AFTERNOON TEA
16:30 SESSION 4Future directions in higher education policyPresentation followed by discussion
Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, Minister for Education and Training
Convenors Professor Peter Shergold AC, Convenor, University Chancellors CouncilAssociate Professor Rufus Black, Deputy Chancellor, Victoria University
17:30 Close Day 1
19:00 Conference dinnerDoltone House, PyrmontWho’s Batman, Who’s Robin? Negotiating the relationship between the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor
Discussion Professor Peter Shergold AC, Chancellor, Western Sydney University Professor Barney Glover, Vice Chancellor, Western Sydney UniversityFacilitated by Narelle Hooper, journalist and author
3westernsydney.edu.au
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE
08:00 Registration, tea and coffee
09:00 SESSION 5The power of philanthropy and the role of councilsPanel discussion
Panellists John Dobson OAM, Chancellor, University of the Sunshine CoastNick Blinco, Vice-Principal (Advancement), University of Melbourne
Rosalind Ogilvie, Executive Director, Advancement, University of SydneySession convenor Dr Paul Hemming, Chancellor, Federation University
10:30 MORNING TEA
11:00 SESSION 6Leading and managing the message in the age of social mediaKeynote speaker Amanda Gome, Head, Notable MediaSession convenor Associate Professor Rufus Black, Deputy Chancellor, Victoria University
12:00 Conference summary and close
12:15 LUNCH THEN DEPARTURE
13:00-16:00 University Chancellors Council meetingThe Barossa Room, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour13:00 Australian Association of University Secretaries meeting
16:15 Coach transfer to Sydney Airport
DAY 2 PROGRAM Thursday 6 October 2016
A one and a half day interactive conference for Chancellors; Deputy Chancellors; Board, Council and Senate members; University Secretaries and Governance staff.
ALL DELEGATE FEES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
≥ Morning teas, lunches and afternoon tea ≥ Conference Dinner at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf ≥ All conference materials, including program
notes
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration Rates
First delegate from a University or organisation: $995Second delegate: $595Third and all subsequent delegates: $395
Please use the web site to register all delegates for the conference ncug.org.au
10th Conference in the series, 5th and 6th October 2016, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Presented by the University Chancellors Council
Major Themes will include:
≥ Prospering in an age of disruption
≥ Governing well in any era
≥ Capturing the opportunities of engagement
≥ Navigating the shifting sands of Higher Education policy
National Conference on University Governance
CONFERENCE CONTACT SESSION TOPICS:
≥ Governing for disruption≥ Best practice in University governance≥ Making industry engagement work≥ The power of philanthropy and the r ole of Councils≥ Future directions of Education policy≥ Leading and managing the message in the age of social media
A one and a half day interactive conference for Chancellors; Deputy Chancellors; Board, Council and Senate members; University Secretaries and Governance staff.
ALL DELEGATE FEES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
≥ Morning teas, lunches and afternoon tea ≥ Conference Dinner at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf ≥ All conference materials, including program
notes
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration Rates
First delegate from a University or organisation: $995Second delegate: $595Third and all subsequent delegates: $395
Please use the web site to register all delegates for the conference ncug.org.au
10th Conference in the series, 5th and 6th October 2016, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Presented by the University Chancellors Council
Major Themes will include:
≥ Prospering in an age of disruption
≥ Governing well in any era
≥ Capturing the opportunities of engagement
≥ Navigating the shifting sands of Higher Education policy
National Conference on University Governance
CONFERENCE CONTACT SESSION TOPICS:
≥ Governing for disruption≥ Best practice in University governance≥ Making industry engagement work≥ The power of philanthropy and the r ole of Councils≥ Future directions of Education policy≥ Leading and managing the message in the age of social mediaREGISTRATION INFORMATION
A one and a half day interactive conference for Chancellors; Deputy Chancellors; Board, Council and Senate members; University Secretaries and Governance staff.
ALL DELEGATE FEES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
≥ Morning teas, lunches and afternoon tea ≥ Conference Dinner at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf ≥ All conference materials, including program
notes
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration Rates
First delegate from a University or organisation: $995Second delegate: $595Third and all subsequent delegates: $395
Please use the web site to register all delegates for the conference ncug.org.au
10th Conference in the series, 5th and 6th October 2016, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Presented by the University Chancellors Council
Major Themes will include:
≥ Prospering in an age of disruption
≥ Governing well in any era
≥ Capturing the opportunities of engagement
≥ Navigating the shifting sands of Higher Education policy
National Conference on University Governance
CONFERENCE CONTACT SESSION TOPICS:
≥ Governing for disruption≥ Best practice in University governance≥ Making industry engagement work≥ The power of philanthropy and the r ole of Councils≥ Future directions of Education policy≥ Leading and managing the message in the age of social media
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration Rates
First delegate from a University or organisation: $995Second delegate: $595Third and all subsequent delegates: $395
Please use the web site to register all delegates for the conference ncug.org.au
A one and a half day interactive conference for Chancellors; Deputy Chancellors; Board, Council and Senate members; University Secretaries and Governance staff.
ALL DELEGATE FEES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
≥ Morning teas, lunches and afternoon tea ≥ Conference Dinner at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf ≥ All conference materials, including program
notes
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration Rates
First delegate from a University or organisation: $995Second delegate: $595Third and all subsequent delegates: $395
Please use the web site to register all delegates for the conference ncug.org.au
10th Conference in the series, 5th and 6th October 2016, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Presented by the University Chancellors Council
Major Themes will include:
≥ Prospering in an age of disruption
≥ Governing well in any era
≥ Capturing the opportunities of engagement
≥ Navigating the shifting sands of Higher Education policy
National Conference on University Governance
CONFERENCE CONTACT SESSION TOPICS:
≥ Governing for disruption≥ Best practice in University governance≥ Making industry engagement work≥ The power of philanthropy and the r ole of Councils≥ Future directions of Education policy≥ Leading and managing the message in the age of social media
A one and a half day interactive conference for Chancellors; Deputy Chancellors; Board, Council and Senate members; University Secretaries and Governance staff.
ALL DELEGATE FEES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
≥ Morning teas, lunches and afternoon tea ≥ Conference Dinner at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf ≥ All conference materials, including program
notes
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration Rates
First delegate from a University or organisation: $995Second delegate: $595Third and all subsequent delegates: $395
Please use the web site to register all delegates for the conference ncug.org.au
10th Conference in the series, 5th and 6th October 2016, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Presented by the University Chancellors Council
Major Themes will include:
≥ Prospering in an age of disruption
≥ Governing well in any era
≥ Capturing the opportunities of engagement
≥ Navigating the shifting sands of Higher Education policy
National Conference on University Governance
CONFERENCE CONTACT SESSION TOPICS:
≥ Governing for disruption≥ Best practice in University governance≥ Making industry engagement work≥ The power of philanthropy and the r ole of Councils≥ Future directions of Education policy≥ Leading and managing the message in the age of social media
Mr John Dobson OAMChancellor, University of
the Sunshine Coast
Mr David DyerPartner, McKinsey Australia
and New Zealand
The Hon John Fahey ACChancellor, Australian
Catholic University
The Hon Michael Field ACChancellor, University of
Tasmania
Professor Barney GloverVice-Chancellor, Western
Sydney University
The Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett AO SC
Chancellor, Bond University
Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham
Minister for Education and Training
Associate Professor Rufus Black
Deputy Chancellor, Victoria University
Mr Nick BlincoVice-Principal (Advancement),
University of Melbourne
Professor Adrienne Clark ACChancellor, La Trobe
University
Ms Catherine Livingstone AOPresident, Business Council
of Australia
Ms Rosalind OgilvieDirector of Advancement,
University of Sydney
Professor Peter Shergold ACChancellor, Western Sydney
University and Convenor, University Chancellors Council
