This is the schedule for the election to fill coursework student positions on Courses Accreditation Committee.
The schedule specifies the term of office, electorate, dates for nominations and ballot, Returning Officer and election rules. It also includes the nomination form that should be used to nominate as a candidate in this election, and information about Courses Accreditation Committee.
For the election of
| Coursework students | 2 positions | |
Term of office
One year: 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027
Electorate
Any student enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework course (listed in the UTS register of award courses, with a minimum one year full-time or equivalent duration) can stand as a candidate, nominate candidates and vote in this election (Rule G3-22(1)(h)).
Restrictions
Students (undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and postgraduate research students) who are also members of academic or professional staff of the university (continuing or fixed-term) are not entitled to stand as candidates, nominate candidates or vote in this election (Rule G3-22(2)).
Nominations
- Open Thursday 6 August 2026
- Close at 3pm Thursday 20 August 2026
Nomination form
To nominate a candidate in this election use the nomination form: Courses Accreditation Committee — election of students (PDF).
Ballot
- Open Thursday 10 September 2026
- Close at 3pm Thursday 24 September 2026
A ballot is required if more valid nominations are received than positions vacant. Ballots will take place in UTS: Elections Online Polling Booth.
The names of candidates and candidate statements will be made available at Voting before the ballot opens.
Returning Officer
University Secretary, William Paterson
Election rules
G3, Part 1, Division 5, UTS General Rules
Conduct
Participants in elections (candidates, their representatives and voters) are expected to follow the same high standard of conduct and behaviour during the campaign process as is expected on campus generally. The behaviour of election candidates and their representatives should meet expected standards of conduct. See Code of Conduct for UTS Elections.
Concerns about security due to election-related conduct should be reported to UTS Security and Emergency Management. Phone 02 9514 1192 or dial ‘6’ on any UTS phone.
Results
The results of these elections will be made available at Results around 2 weeks after close of voting, following the declaration of poll by the Returning Officer (Rule G3-36(3) and (4)).
About Courses Accreditation Committee
| Terms of reference | Refer Courses Accreditation Committee. |
| Number of meetings | The committee has a minimum of 8 scheduled meetings per year. |
| Composition | The committee consists of ex officio members, nominated members, elected staff members and elected student members. |
| Membership | The length of the committee membership will be 2 years for staff and one year for students. |
| Role and responsibilities | Refer Role and responsibilities of student leaders. |
| Further information |
For elections contact the Electoral Officer: For Courses Accreditation Committee contact the Committee Officer: |