Department of Education

University of Tasmania Council
Established under the University of Tasmania Act 1992, the
council appoints the vice-chancellor and principal, who is
the chief academic and executive officer of the
university. The council also appoints the deans and the
heads of school, on the recommendation of the
vice-chancellor. An academic senate advises the council
on all academic matters relating to the university.
The council’s annual report is available online at
www.utas.edu.au.
Nonstatutory
bodies
School Improvement Boards
Boards were established in 2007, as part of the Student at
the Centre plan. Their function is to ensure that Learning
Services are responding to the improvement plans and
needs of schools and that the statewide programs they
manage are meeting the needs of schools across the
state. Each of the boards also provides advice in relation
to its functions. The boards collectively provide advice to
the Minister on the improvement and development of
the Tasmanian schools network, including progress to
date and opportunities for further improvement. They
identify ways to enhance the Tasmanian schools network
towards a single, seamless system, to review education
system performance against Tasmania Together targets
and develop strategies for stronger school and
community relationships.
Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation for Education
(TACE)
The association is an incorporated community
organisation specialising in education. Its purpose is to
represent the views of Tasmanian Aboriginal communities
on education to the state and Australian governments,
as well as private education providers. The association,
which receives state and Australian Government
funding, is committed to the principle of Aboriginal
self-determination.
Tasmanian Home Education Advisory Council
(THEAC)
The council assists in the management and support of
home education in Tasmania. The role of the council is
also to provide advice and information to the Minister
about home education. It is responsible for monitoring
individual home education programs and provides a
reference point for enquiries, responds to community
concerns, and maintains liaison with other agencies about
home education.
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Required Reporting – Statutory and Non-statutory Bodies