2025 Election of Faculty Based Academic Staff to Academic Board
Academic Board is the pre-eminent body responsible for setting and upholding some of the most important standards in education and research at Monash. Academic Board considers and approves academic policies, procedures and practices of Monash and academic staff members are a vital part of this, contributing their broad experience and perspectives to Academic Board. Your faculty and staff group needs to be represented - get involved!
"Academic Board is an opportunity to discuss some of the important issues we face as educators. The atmosphere is collegial and tough questions are not discouraged. I urge every interested staff member to have their say in the governance of our University." Dr Ben Eltham, Faculty of Arts
“Academic Board is responsible for maintaining high standards in teaching and research. As a board member, I have gained valuable insight into the governance process of Monash University. More importantly, being part of academic board provides an opportunity to ask questions and query decisions on matters that affect our daily academic life. I would encourage academics to join academic board and be a voice in the governance of Monash University.” Professor Kellie Tuck, Faculty of Medicine
The election process for the Monash University staff to Academic Board has now concluded. The notice of results for elections of staff to Academic Board can be accessed below:
The election procedures and campaign principles which underpinned the conduct of the election are linked below.
- Academic Board Election Procedure
- Principles governing campaigning by election participants for student and staff elections to University Council and the Academic Board
To find out more about the role of an elected member of Academic Board, and the responsibilities of being on the Academic Board, please read through the ‘information about the role’, and the information contained in the ‘About Academic Board’ links as below.
The Election documents as issued throughout the election process are listed below – outlining all process, relevant dates and requirements, as well as nominations received by the Returning Officer.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Returning Officer on the details below.
Gavin Ryan
Academic Board Returning Officer
e) returning.officer@monash.edu