University Council

The primary responsibilities of the Council include:

• appointing and monitoring the performance of the Vice-Chancellor as Chief Executive Officer of Deakin
• approving the mission and strategic direction of Deakin and its annual budget and business plan
• overseeing and reviewing the management of Deakin and its performance
• establishing policy and procedural principles for the operation of Deakin consistent with legal requirements and community expectations
• overseeing and monitoring the assessment and management of risk across Deakin
• overseeing and monitoring the academic activities of Deakin
• approving significant commercial activities and systems of control and accountability.