The project was supported by a reference group comprising senior university managers with expertise relevant to student engagement along with student leaders and representatives. 

The members of the reference group were:  

  • Professor Paul Wormell (Reference Group Chair)  (Western Sydney University)
  • Professor Sally Kift (James Cook University)
  • Professor Rick Sarre ( University of South Australia)
  • Professor Nick Reid (University of New England)
  • Professor Margot Hillel (Australian Catholic University)
  • Dr Lisa Cluett (University of Western Australia)
  • Professor Gwen van der Velden (Warwick University)
  • Professor Dominic Verity (Macquarie University)
  • Mr Anthony McClaran (CEO TEQSA)
  • Dr Grace Lynch (project evaluator) (RMIT)
  • Ms Jade Tyrrell (former President National Union of Students)
  • Ms Hannah Tsui (UTS student representative)
  • Ms Ashleigh Barnes (UTS student representative)
  • Ms Alison Whittaker (UTS student representative)
  • Mr Abhishek Loumish (UTS student representative)
  • Mr Aaron Ngan (UTS student representative)