Student Education Equity Sub-Committee

General Information

• Committee name: Student Education Equity Sub-Committee
• Reporting to: Teaching, Learning and Student Experience Committee
• Contact: app@uq.edu.au
• Version (effective date): version 1 (15 June 2026)
• Quorum: 50% of voting membership, plus one
• Notes: abbreviated as SEESC

Mission

The Sub-Committee will escalate advice, insights and recommendations to the Teaching, Learning and Student Experience Committee (TLSEC) as appropriate and will operate within TLSEC’s delegated authority and governance arrangements, including the authority to establish working groups to deliver specific workstreams. 

Terms of Reference

The role of the Student Education Equity Sub‑Committee (SEESC) is to: 

• Provide strategic guidance and advice on educational equity and student success initiatives across the University, with a particular focus on transition, retention, enrichment and success across the student lifecycle. 
• Guide and support the delivery of The Queensland Commitment (TQC) educational equity objectives and actions, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, academic strategy and student success outcomes. 
• Oversee and monitor implementation of the UQ Student Transition Framework, including identifying emerging issues, risks and opportunities, and advising on priorities and areas for improvement. 
• Serve as an advisory forum to inform, coordinate and support institutional decision‑making relating to educational equity objectives, actions and outcomes, including through alignment with the Academic Literacies program of work and other intersecting institutional work. 

Relevant Legislation

• Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021, under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act)
• Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act)
• Higher Education Support Act 2003

Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021

The Learning Environment Sub-Committee 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 1.3 – Orientation and Progression 
• Domain 2: Learning Environment
  • Standard 2.3 – Wellbeing and Safety
• Domain 3: Teaching
  • Standard 3.3 - Learning Resources and Educational Support

Composition and Membership

Chair: Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) 

Ex-Officio

• Deputy Vice‑Chancellor (Academic), or nominee 
• Director, Planning and Business Intelligence, or nominee 
• Director, Student Support and Wellbeing Services, or nominee 
• Director, Student Enrichment and Success, or nominee 
• Director, Academic Services and Academic Registrar, or nominee 
• Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit, or nominee 
• Director, The Queensland Commitment, or nominee 
• University Librarian, or nominee 

Appointed

• One representative from each faculty, nominated by the relevant Associate Dean (Academic) for their expertise in student success. 
• One representative from the Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation (ITaLI) who specialises in inclusive learning design, appointed by the Chair 
• One undergraduate student representative nominated by the University of Queensland Union 
• One postgraduate student representative nominated by the Association of Postgraduate Students 
• One elected member of the Academic Board nominated by the Academic Board Executive Committee 

Secretary

• Secretary: Senior Manager, Student Transition and Success
• Assistant Secretary: Administrative Officer from Academic Policy and Programs

Administrative Arrangements

• The Chair may co‑opt additional staff to the Sub‑Committee when required and may nominate permanent observers on an annual basis.
• The term of membership for all nominees one year.