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People and Culture Committee
Monitoring the University's human resources, culture and safety
The People and Culture Committee monitors and advises Senate on the University's human resources, Senate governance, culture, and safety, health and wellbeing.
The People and Culture Committee monitors and advises Senate on:
- strategic human resources issues across the University
- governance issues generally as they relate to Senate and the University
- the culture at the University, including the need for any reviews or external advice
- safety, health and wellbeing related matters
- suggestions for honorary degrees and honorary fellowships
- names in relation to University buildings, other significant assets, prizes and scholarships
- effective management of risk in areas covered by the committee's remit
- thorough reviews in the areas covered by the committee's remit.
| Agenda items due | Meeting date | Meeting time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 19 February | Wednesday 4 March | 9.30am -12pm |
| Wednesday 15 April | Wednesday 29 April | 9.30am- 12pm |
| Wednesday 27 May | Wednesday 10 June | 9.30am -12pm |
| Wednesday 22 July | Wednesday 5 August | 9.30am -12pm |
| Wednesday 26 August | Wednesday 9 September (Reserve) | 9.30am -12pm |
| Wednesday 4 November | Wednesday 18 November | 9.30am -12pm |
Chair and ex-officio members
Chair is appointed by Senate from the Fellows of Senate (not a staff or student Fellow).
| Member | Term of office |
|---|---|
| Professor Alan Pettigrew Chair |
Current term as Chair May 2019 – May 2021 |
Belinda Hutchinson AM |
Current term as Chancellor Feb 2017 – Feb 2021 Previous term as Chancellor Feb 2013 – Feb 2017 |
Richard Freudenstein |
Current term as Deputy Chancellor Previous term as Deputy Chancellor |
Dr Michael Spence AC |
Current term as Vice-Chancellor Jul 2013 – Dec 2022 Previous term as Vice-Chancellor Jul 2008 – Jun 2013 |
| Associate Professor Tony Masters Chair of the Academic Board |
Current term as Chair of Academic Board Previous term as Chair of Academic Board |
Fellows of Senate
Three Fellows of Senate are appointed by Senate after consultation by the chair of the committee with the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor.
| Member | Term of office |
|---|---|
Kate McClymont AM |
Current term Previous terms as member of the Nominations and Appointments Committee May 2016 – Dec 2017 May 2014 – May 2016 |
| Jason Yat-sen Li | Current term Previous term |
| As the Chair of Academic Board is an ex-officio member as required by clause 46A of the University of Sydney By-law 1999 (as amended), the three Fellows are the Committee Chair, and two additional Fellows. |
External members
A minimum of two and up to three external members with appropriate professional expertise and experience appointed by Senate on the recommendation of the chair of the committee.
Senate may, on the advice of the committee, or on its own volition, co-opt additional members as required.
| Member | Term of office |
|---|---|
Vincent Graham AM |
Current term Previous term |
| Jenni Smith | Current term Previous term |
Remuneration Subcommittee
The Remuneration Subcommittee monitors performance, incentives and terms of employment of the Vice-Chancellor and their direct reports.
The People and Culture Committee is also advised by the People and Culture Subcommittee and the Nominations Subcommittee.
