Governance

Governing Board

• Tim Jennison, Independent Member and Chair

• Mr. Edward Slade, Independent Member​​

• Prof. Geoffrey Crisp, Independent Member

• Dr. Karen Treloar, Independent Member

• Feroz Ali, Independent Member

• Natalie Xenita, Independent Member

The Governing Board is the principal governance body of The Fashion Institute which is a registered trading name of the Whitecliffe Institute of Creative Arts and Technology Pty Ltd. The governance model includes two standing committees of the Board:  

1. The Audit and Risk Committee (A&RC) supports the Board by providing an objective non-executive review of the effectiveness of the Institute’s financial reporting and risk management framework, and oversight of the implementation and operation of the Institute’s risk management framework. 

2. The Academic Board supports the Board’s academic governance responsibilities to ensure the Institute fulfils its academic duties as an Institute of Higher Education

Academic Board

• Professor Geoffrey Crisp, Independent Member and Chair

• Associate Professor Fiona Martin, Independent Member

• Dr. Karen Treloar, Independent Member

• Mr. Matt Hill, CEO

• Dr. Sue-Ann Stanford, Executive Dean

• Dr. Melissa Silk, Chief Academic Officer

• Dr. Raymond Young, NZ Whitecliffe CAO

The Academic Board is supported by five sub-committees:  

1. The Learning & Teaching Committee (L&TC) monitors and reports on quality assurance processes for teaching and learning to ensure that day-to-day academic operations meet quality educational standards. The Learning & Teaching Committee has responsibility for advising the Academic Board on policy and practice related to teaching and learning.  

2. Course Advisory Committees (CAC) are convened for each course or discipline offered. The CAC will provide advice on the development of new courses and the review of existing courses. It will also provide advice on new course accreditation and reaccreditation of existing courses.  

3. Curriculum Design and Delivery Committees (CD&DC) oversee the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of approved changes to course and unit design. Their responsibilities include ensuring the integrity and validity of grades issued by Whitecliffe, contributing to mid-course reviews, course reaccreditation, and the development of new courses or units. 

4. The Scholarship and Professional Development Committee (S&PDC) oversees scholarly, research, and professional development activities at Whitecliffe. It ensures the implementation of the Scholarly Practice Strategy and Professional Development Frameworks, maintains registers of scholarly and professional activities, promotes engagement, and reports related outcomes to the Academic Board.

5. The Student Representative Council (SRC) represents and advocates for students at Whitecliffe, supporting their academic and extracurricular experience. It facilitates student engagement through events and programs, responds to governance requests, and reports to the Academic Board and its sub-committees. The SRC provides a platform for student feedback on academic and campus life, contributing to institutional planning and decision-making.
   

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence:

Whitecliffe's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Statement: At Whitecliffe, we acknowledge the growing influence of generative AI across higher education and industry. In our teaching and learning, we integrate these tools thoughtfully to enhance pedagogy, maintain relevance, and prepare students for the realities of today’s workplaces. At Whitecliffe, we do not depend on AI, we harness it responsibly to uphold ethical best practice and deliver exceptional learning and teaching experiences.