Quality Assurance and Governance

Western Sydney University International College is registered as a Higher Education Provider under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Act 2011 (Provider Number PRV14278).

All Western Sydney University International College programs are registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutes and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) under code 03663C.

Diploma in Business is also offered under third party arrangement by the International School of Business – University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd trading as Western Sydney University International College (International College) is a proprietary company established under the Corporations Act 2001 (Australian Business Number: ABN 25 604 796 189).

Western Sydney University International College has been in operation since October 2015 under a joint venture model between Western Sydney University and Navitas.

• Information about the International College’s financial well-being is contained in the Statement of Financial Standing
• View the International College’s organisational structure

Mission Statement:

The International College exists for the primary purpose of providing quality pathway education to students intending to pursue a Western Sydney University degree. The International College team is dedicated to upholding high standards of service and professionalism so that students can learn in a convivial and contemporary environment.

Board of Directors:

The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that the International College fulfils its responsibilities as detailed in its Mission Statement. The members are:

• Emeritus Professor Nicholas Saunders (Chair and Independent Director)
• Malcolm Baigent (Chief Executive Officer, University Partnerships Australasia at Navitas)
• Professor John Rosenberg (Independent Director)
• Professor Deborah Sweeney (Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research, Enterprise and International)
• Dr Nicolene Murdoch (Chief Executive Officer, Western Sydney University Enterprises Pty Ltd)
• Ms Sally Waite (Executive General Manager, Navitas)

Board of Directors Charter

Academic Board:

The Board of Directors delegates the academic governance to the Academic Board. The Academic Board sets and oversees academic policies and processes essential to achieve intended academic outcomes. The members are:

• Emeritus Professor Geoff Scott (Western Sydney University)
• Emeritus Professor Mark Tennant (University of Technology Sydney)
• Dr. Theresa Wyborn (Director of Academic Pathway Programs – Western Sydney University The College)
• Associate Professor Maria Estela Varua (Director of Academic Programs – Western Sydney University)
• Chris Jones (Director – Navitas English Test Centre)
• Dr. Preetinder Kaur (ICT Course Convenor – Western Sydney University International College)
• Dr. Jason McGovern (College Director & Principal – Western Sydney University International College)
• Dr Ankit Agarwal (Academic Director – Western Sydney University International College)
• International College Student Representative

Academic Board Terms of Reference

Risk and Compliance Committee:

The Risk and Compliance Committee reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for maintaining internal systems of quality assurance and continuous improvement to maintain and improve the quality of education courses and services.

• Professor John Rosenberg (Chair and Independent Director)
• Emeritus Professor Nicholas Saunders (Independent Director)
• Mr Mario Milanovic (Director, Financial Performance & Partnerships, WSU)

Risk & Compliance Terms of Reference

Academic Quality Committee:

The Academic Quality Committee is responsible for monitoring and reporting on quality assurance processes for teaching and learning within the International College to ensure that day-to-day academic operations meet quality educational standards.

Academic Quality Committee Terms of Reference

Examinations Committee:

The role of the Examinations Committee is to consider and approve final grades before release.

Examinations Commitee Terms of Reference

Misconduct Committee:

The Misconduct Committee is responsible for hearing and deciding allegations of student academic and non-academic misconduct.

Misconduct Commitee Terms of Reference

Appeals Committee:

The role of the Appeals Committee is to impartially hear appeals from students in relation to academic and non-academic matters.

Appeals Committee Terms of Reference

Quality Assurance and Governance Frameworks:

• Governance Framework
• Integrated Risk Quality Standards Framework for Learning and Teaching

Executive Management Committee

The Executive Management Committee is responsible for the efficient conduct of Western Sydney University International College’s business and is the primary operational decision making body of the College.

The members are:

• Dr Jason McGovern, College Director and Principal
• Dr Ankit Agarwal, Academic Director
• Director of Marketing and Admissions
• Bryan O’Connor, Director of Governance, Quality and Compliance
• Seema Khan, Quality and Compliance Manager

Executive Management Committee: Terms of Reference