Governance
Victoria University is regulated by the Victoria University Act 2010 which confers powers upon its peak governing bodies to administer the business, performance and strategy of the University.
The University is governed by:
- Council: the formally constituted governing body that oversees and is accountable for all of the University's operations.
- Vice-Chancellor: the CEO who manages the day-to-day business of the University.
- Academic Board: the body established to assure the quality of the University's teaching, learning and research.
University Governance sits in the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
Governance & Secretariat Unit
The Governance and Secretariat Unit is responsible for managing many of the governance functions of the University, principally through advice and support of the University's governance bodies.
We are responsible for:
- supporting the peak University Governance bodies (University Council and Academic Board) and their committee and membership requirements
- facilitating the Student Appeals Process
- facilitating the administration of the VC's Awards
- managing elections for the Council and Academic Board
- providing advice on governance issues.
Contact Governance and Secretariat staff for further advice and information by emailing .
Honorary awards
Definitions
An honorary award is the highest honour conferred by the University. VU acknowledges and honours outstanding or significant personal achievement and/or outstanding or significant contributions to the community or the University through the conferral or granting of the following range of awards.
Honorary Doctorate
An honorary degree, conferred upon an individual who has achieved an outstanding contribution in an area of education or research (whether or not the person has graduated at a university) or in community service.
Companion of the University
An honorary award, in the form of a Medal, conferred upon an individual who has contributed to the University or the wider community in a significant manner.
Vice-Chancellor’s Service Medal
An honorary award, in the form of a medal, conferred upon a University staff, typically upon retirement, in recognition of outstanding service beyond the requirements of their position.
Nominations process
Please read the Honorary Awards Procedure prior to submitting a nomination.
Make a nomination
Nominations open 13 May 2025.
The online Honorary Awards Nomination Form must be completed and submitted by 5pm on 10 June 2025 to commence the process.
University policies
Victoria University is committed to a policy framework that aims to make our values and mission real by having actions that create a safe and consistent academic and work environment.
The University's policies reduce institutional risk and make sure we operate more efficiently by establishing best practice in policy and procedures.
Our policies are intended to inspire staff to achieve excellence so that we can transform the lives of our students through the power of education.
All University employees and students are expected to be familiar with these policies and to follow them.
You can search for policies on the Policy Library.
