The University of Melbourne Senior Executive

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International Programs Advisory Group

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The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Relations) is accountable to the Vice-Chancellor for operational matters in the international programs portfolio.

The forum that provides advice to inform the decisions of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Relations) is the International Programs Advisory Group (IPAG). It advises on strategic and policy advice in the context of the University’s desire to secure its position as a leading international university in the twenty-first century. The group provides advice on the co-ordination of the University’s international activities and monitors performance against its internationalisation targets.

Relationship to University Committees and Portfolio Heads

On advice from the IPAG, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Relations) may refer issues to University committees which have significant policy, resource or academic implications, or other portfolio heads for issues relevant to their portfolio.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Relations) may establish further advisory groups to provide information and recommendations to IPAG.

Membership

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Relations) or nominee, Chair
President of the Academic Board or nominated Board officer
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Relations)
Deans or nominees, being persons with leadership roles within faculties and graduate schools in relation to international activities.
Senior Vice-Principal or nominee
Director, International
Director, Asialink
President of the University of Melbourne Graduate Students Association or nominee
President of UMSU Incorporated or nominee
President of Melbourne University Overseas Students Society
Co-opted members as required

Terms of Reference

  1. To provide advice to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Relations) on the development of the international elements of ‘Growing Esteem’ and the University’s Strategic and Operational Plans, and monitor the University’s performance in this area.
  2. To review policy and provide strategic advice to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Relations) on international matters including:
    • The development and implementation of an Internationalisation Plan,
    • International developments and trends likely to impact upon the implementation of the University’s international programs and achievement of its international objectives
    • The development and implementation of country/region specific plans for academic, community and entrepreneurial engagement, and
    • The establishment and cyclical review of bilateral and multilateral institutional agreements for academic cooperation and exchange
  3. To monitor the involvement of the University in international consortia such as Universitas 21, and to report to the Senior Executive on the development of those networks
  4. To develop and monitor research collaboration with international partners
  5. To provide advice on proposals for the delivery of courses offshore.

Reporting

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Relations) refers operational matters unable to be resolved at the portfolio level to Senior Executive, and provides a summary of decisions for the information of Senior Executive.

Decisions taken by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Relations) and other information of interest to the University community will be communicated to the relevant stakeholders via means appropriate to the audience.

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