University honours
UTS recognises outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the university’s vision, academic excellence, professional practice or the broader community. Honorary awards and titles are conferred on those who drive innovation, inspire change, and advance knowledge, leadership and social progress.
Establishment
Council is the governing body of UTS. It is established in accordance with the UTS Act and By-law and relevant UTS Rules.
Powers and functions
Council's powers and functions include management and control of the university's affairs, concerns and property. Council acts in all matters that best promotes UTS’s objectives and interests.
Composition and membership
Council is chaired by the UTS Chancellor, who is elected by the Council.
Council members are elected or appointed, and have expertise and background relevant to the governance needs of the university.
Council has 3 official members, 12 appointed members and 5 elected members.
Official members are the UTS Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and Chair of Academic Board.
Appointed members are external appointments made by the minister (2 members) and by Council (10 members). At least one appointed external member must be a UTS graduate.
Elected members comprise 2 academic staff members, one professional staff member, one postgraduate student and one undergraduate student.
Committees
Council is advised by its committees. Committee membership includes Council and non-Council members with relevant expertise and background.
Academic Board advises Council on the university's core business of teaching, learning and research.
Contact
Liezel McEvoy
Principal Governance Officer
telephone 02 9514 1240
email Council@uts.edu.au or Liezel.Mcevoy@uts.edu.au