CAPP considers and advises the Academic Board on matters of academic significance, such as program rules and policy relating to admission, enrolment and progression (excluding Postgraduate Research Awards).

CAPP maintains oversight of the Academic Program Approval Process, and ensures program proposals are conducted in accordance with the following policies and associated procedures:

2024 meeting dates

MeetingDate and Time
CAPP 2024/01Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 9:00am-11:00am
CAPP 2024/02Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 10:00am-12:00 midday
CAPP 2024/03Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 10:00am-12:00 midday
CAPP 2024/04Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 10:00am-12:00 midday
CAPP 2024/05Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 10:00am-12:00 midday
CAPP 2024/06Tuesday, 10 September 2024, 10:00am-12:00 midday
CAPP 2024/07Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 10:00am-12:00 midday
CAPP 2024/08Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 10:00am-12:00 midday

* Current as at 19 December 2023, however dates are subject to change.

General information

  • Committee name: Committee for Academic Programs Policy
  • Reporting to: Academic Board
  • Contact: app@uq.edu.au
  • Version (effective date): v18 (1 December 2022)
  • Sub-Committees: Programs Sub-Committee, Coursework Admissions Standards Sub-Committee
  • Quorum: 50% of voting membership plus one
  • Notes: abbreviated as CAPP

Terms of reference

The role of the Committee for Academic Programs Policy (CAPP) is to:

  • develop and uphold policies that maintain the quality and effectiveness of the University's programs, including consideration of proposals for —
    • new coursework programs, including those offered offshore only and new dual programs;
    • structural changes to existing coursework programs (may include new majors and fields of study);
    • discontinuations of coursework programs, majors and fields of study;
    • the offshore offering of programs;
    • introduction of, and changes to, non-award programs;
  • advise the Academic Board on policy and program requirements relating to admission, enrolment and progression (excluding Postgraduate Research Awards);
  • recommend to the Academic Board policies, procedures and guidelines relating to prizes, scholarship and University Medals; and
  • act on the delegated authority of the Academic Board and make recommendations to the Vice-Chancellor regarding candidates for the award of University Medals.

Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021

The Committee for Academic Policy and Programs contributes to the University of Queensland meeting the requirements of the following Domains and Standards within the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 (HESF 2021):

  • Domain 1 Student Participation and Attainment 
    • Standard 1.1 – Admission
    • Standard 1.2 – Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning
    • Standard 1.3 – Orientation and Progression
    • Standard 1.4 – Learning Outcomes and Assessment 
    • Standard 1.5 – Qualification and Certification
  • Domain 2 Learning Environment
    • Standard 2.1 – Facilities and Infrastructure
  • Domain 3 Teaching 
    • Standard 3.1 – Course Design
    • Standard 3.2 – Staffing 
    • Standard 3.3 – Learning Resources and Educational Support 
  • Domain 4 Research and Research Training
    • Standard 4.2 – Research Training
  • Domain 5 Institutional Quality Assurance 
    • Standard 5.1 – Course Approval and Accreditation  
    • Standard 5.2 – Academic and Research Integrity 
    • Standard 5.3 – Monitoring, Review and Improvement 
    • Standard 5.4 – Delivery with Other Parties
  • Domain 6 Governance and Accountability
    • Standard 6.1 – Corporate Governance
    • Standard 6.2 – Corporate Monitoring and Accountability
    • Standard 6.3 – Academic Governance
  • Domain 7 Representation, Information and Information Management 
    • Standard 7.1 – Representation
    • Standard 7.2 – Information for Prospective and Current Students
    • Standard 7.3 – Information Management

Composition

Ex-Officio           

  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (Chair)
  • President of the Academic Board
  • Deputy President of the Academic Board
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) or Director, Future Students
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) or nominee
  • Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning)
  • Dean, UQ Graduate School or Deputy Dean, UQ Graduate School
  • Academic Registrar or Deputy Director, Academic Services
  • Associate Deans (Academic) from each of the six (6) faculties

Appointed   

  • One (1) postgraduate student nominated by the UQ Association of Postgraduate Students
  • One (1) undergraduate student nominated by the UQ Union
  • Two (2) elected members of the Academic Board nominated by the Academic Board Standing Committee.

Administrative Arrangements

  • If the Chair is absent from any meeting of the Committee, the Chair will appoint another member to Chair that meeting. If the Chair is unexpectedly absent from any meeting of the Committee, members of the Committee present at that meeting will appoint a member as Chair for that meeting.
  • The Committee meets six times per year; additional meetings may be scheduled as necessary.
  • The term of membership is for the elected members of the Academic Board nominated by Academic Board Standing Committee is two years. 
  • The term of membership for the nominated student members is one year.
Membership CategoryRoleNameUnit/Affiliation
Ex officioDeputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (Chairperson)Professor Kris Ryan 
Ex officioPresident of the BoardProfessor Craig Franklin 
Ex officioDeputy President of the BoardProfessor Lydia Kavanagh 
Ex officioDeputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) or Director, Future StudentsMr Rongyu Li 
Ex officioDeputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) or nomineeProfessor Tracey Bunda 
Ex officioPro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning)Professor Doune Macdonald 
Ex officioDean, UQ Graduate School or Deputy Dean, UQ Graduate SchoolProfessor Pierre Benckendorff UQ Graduate School
Ex officioAcademic Registrar or Deputy Director, Academic ServicesDr Kathryn BlythAcademic Services Division
Ex officioAssociate Dean (Academic)Professor Tyler OkimotoFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Ex officioAssociate Dean (Academic)Associate Professor Liza O'MooreFaculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Ex officioAssociate Dean (Academic)Professor Blake McKimmieFaculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Ex officioAssociate Dean (Academic)Professor Katharine GelberFaculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Ex officioAssociate Dean (Academic)Professor Nick ShawFaculty of Medicine
Ex officioAssociate Dean (Academic)Associate Professor Karyn JohnsonFaculty of Science
AppointedPostgraduate student nominated by the UQ APSMs . PrachiUQ Association of Postgraduate Students
AppointedUndergraduate student nominated by the UQ UnionMx Jester Roach UQU, Student Union
AppointedElected member of the Academic Board nominated by the Academic Board Standing CommitteeAssociate Professor Peter SuttonElected member of the Academic Board
AppointedElected member of the Academic Board nominated by the Academic Board Standing CommitteeAssociate Professor Deanne GannawayElected member of the Academic Board
SecretariatSecretaryMs Rowena BowerAcademic Policy and Programs - Academic Services Division
SecretariatAssistant SecretaryMs Louise WilsonAcademic Policy and Programs - Academic Services Division

* As at 9 February 2024