Frequently asked questions
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About committees and boards
Why get involved?
Joining a committee/board will allow you to:
- contribute to decision-making at UTS
- network with students, staff, and professionals in a variety of fields
- enhance important skills, like communication, negotiation and teamwork, and
- have your say.
What do UTS committees/boards do?
UTS committees make decisions and recommendations about the university’s activities, for example, research, teaching and learning. Visit Committees at UTS.
What does the ActivateUTS Board do?
Visit ActivateUTS: Who we are for more information about the ActivateUTS Board.
What if I have no committee or board experience?
Generally, all new committee/board members are welcomed and inducted by a committee officer, so you will know what to expect before attending your first meeting.
How do I join a committee or a board?
You will first need to check that you are eligible from the electorate. You will then need to submit a completed nomination form for each committee(s)/board(s) and position(s) you are interested in.
Nomination forms and election details are available at UTS Elections during nomination and voting periods.
What will I need to do if I am elected to a committee/board?
Generally, as a member you will be expected to:
- read each meeting’s paper before the meeting
- go to meetings (usually 3 to 6 per year, depending on the committee) and take part in discussions
- talk to your peers and provide feedback, ideas and recommendations, and
- participate in occasional working groups or other activities maintain confidentiality where required.
Does Academic Board have induction for its student members?
UTS is introducing an extended approach to induction to support incoming student members elected to Academic Board. This means that if you are elected as a 2025 student member of Academic Board, you will be able to start attending Academic Board meetings as an observer from the time you are elected. Your formal term will still commence from 1 January 2025.
How long will I be a member of the committee/board?
How long you are a member of a committee/board is called your term in office. Generally, students are elected for one year, except for UTS Council and ActivateUTS Board, which is for 2 years. Staff are elected for 2 years.
Committee participation and your AHEGS
Your committee participation, including the number of meetings you attended, may be noted on your AHEGS. This applies only to selected committees that are participating in the AHEGS scheme. Email academicboard@uts.edu.au for more information.
About nominations
What does it mean to nominate?
To nominate means putting yourself forward for the position on the committee/board.
Can first year students stand for nomination?
Yes. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can nominate to stand for a committee/board.
Can I nominate for more than one position?
Yes. You may submit a nomination form for each position you are eligible for.
Do I need to submit a candidate statement?
Submitting a candidate statement is optional. However, if you choose to submit a candidate statement it must be 150 words or less and must be submitted before the nomination deadline on 20 August. If a ballot is required, the names of candidates and candidate statements (where provided before the deadline) will be made available at Voting before ballots open.
When do nominations open?
Visit Nomination schedules for more information.
About voting
What is a ballot?
Ballot is a method of secret voting. If the number of nominees exceeds the number of positions available, in accordance with the UTS General Rules, a ballot will be required.
When does voting start?
Visit Voting for more information.
About results
When will the election results be published?
Results are published around 2 weeks after voting closes. Visit Results for the outcome of recent elections.
