Senate Committees
The Senate has established the following Standing Committees to assist with meeting its responsibilities.
The Academic Board is the chief academic body in the University.
Investigates financial matters within the University, either within an audit program which it determines or as directed by the Senate, and monitors risk and compliance including matters relating to 'people and culture' at the University.
Makes recommendations to Senate on the award of honorary degrees and decisions on the award of Chancellor's medal.
Makes recommendations to Senate on the University’s investment strategy and monitors the University’s investment portfolio.
Makes recommendation to Senate on ‘higher-level’ legislative and regulatory matters involving University Acts, statutes, regulations and by-laws.
Makes recommendations on the appointment of suitable candidates to the Senate and committees of the Senate.
Monitors the financial welfare of the University, and provides strategic oversight of people and culture at the University.
Other boards and committees
Forrest Research Foundation Board of Governors
Constitution of the Forrest Research Foundation at The University of Western Australia.
Arnold Yeldham and Mary Raine Medical Research Foundation Research Committee
The constitution and membership of the committee.
Patrick Burselum and Mary Estelle Healy Medical Research Foundation Research Committee
The constitution and membership of the committee.
Covering student misconduct and the University's authority to deal with allegations of misconduct.