2025 Election of Vice President of the Academic Board

Academic Board is the pre-eminent body responsible for setting and upholding the most important standards in education and research at Monash. Academic Board considers and approves academic policies, procedures and practices of Monash and in accordance with Monash University (Council) Regulations clauses 13 and 14, an election is required for the following Academic Board office bearer position:

  • Vice President of Academic Board

In accordance with the Monash University (Council) Regulations and the Board’s Terms of Reference, the Vice President is responsible for assisting the President of the Academic Board in leading and guiding the members of the board in their decision-making and oversight of academic matters, where needed and directed.

Nominations were called for this position, opening on 18 December and closing at 5pm Friday 19 December. Upon the close of nominations two valid nominations were received, requiring an election to be held. At the close of polling I declared the following candidate elected with a majority of votes:

  • Professor Michael Mintrom

Professor Mintrom will serve in this position from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.

This declaration of results now concludes the election process.

The Notice of Results, Notice of Nominations Received, Notice of Election, role information and Election Timeline are linked below for reference.

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