Sponsorship and governance
Program governance, organisation and control measures exist to ensure the work conducted by the Sydney Student Program is aligned to the University’s broader strategy, operating model and management approach.
SSP is an initiative of the Education Portfolio and is sponsored by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), Professor Derrick Armstrong, who also chairs the SSP board.
Ms Gillian Luck, Director Student Lifecycle Management, is the Business Owner for the program.
Mr Michael Blumer is the Sydney Student Program Director.
The following groups are involved in Sydney Student governance:
Sydney Student Program Board
The Sydney Student Program Board aims to provide strategic advice and direction for the Sydney Student Program (SSP) through the DVC (Education) and Registrar. It aims to champion the program to all University stakeholders.
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Sydney Student Program Board |
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| Professor Derrick Armstrong (Chair), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) and Registrar |
| Professor Ann Brewer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Management); CEO, Centre for Continuing Education and Sydney Learning Pty Ltd |
| Associate Professor Peter McCallum, Chair, Academic Board |
| Mr Mark Easson, Chief Financial Officer |
| Professor Stephen Garton, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor |
| Professor Trevor Hambley, Dean, Faculty of Science |
| Ms Gillian Luck, Director, Student Lifecycle Management |
| Ms Fiona Morris, General Manager, Faculty of Pharmacy |
| Mr Bruce Meikle, Chief Information Officer |
| Mr Simon McCoy, Acting Director, Human Resources |
| Mr Michael Blumer, Sydney Student Program Director (in attendance) |
| Ms Heidi Voulstaker, Program Manager, Technology, Tribal Group (in attendance) |
Reference Groups
Business Operations Group
The Business Operations Group (BOG) aims to provide operations advice to the Sydney Student Program (SSP) through the Business Owner and to champion the program to University staff and students.
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Business Operations Group members |
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| Ms Gillian Luck (Chair), Director, Student Lifecycle Management |
| Ms Sue Atkinson, nominee for Director eLearning and Learning Space |
| Mr Michael Blumer, Sydney Student Program Director |
| Mr David Bowan, Director, Student Centre |
| Mr Mike Calvert, Lead Consultant, Tribal Group |
| Mr David Carr, Director, Campus Card Services |
| Ms Jane Clements, Head of Web and Print Production, Marketing and Communications Division |
| Ms Joanna Cohen, Transformation Manager, Sydney Student Program |
| Mr Ross Coleman, Director eScholarship, University Library |
| Mr David Cox, Chief Operating Officer, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies |
| Mr Andrew Cooper, Director, ICT Academic Services |
| Ms Madeleine Atkins, Acting Communications Manager, Sydney Student Program |
| Ms Sandra Harrison, Director, Planning and Information |
| Mr Jay Jayatilaka, Mr Jay Jayatilaka, Acting Director, International Office |
| Mr Mark Leary, Executive Director, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
| Ms Kylie Mayes, Faculty Manager, Sydney Nursing School |
| Mr Tom Rubin, Executive Director, Sydney Medical School |
| Ms Kathy Thieben, Change Manager, Sydney Student Program |
| Ms Sharon Vaughan, Space Manager, Campus Infrastructure Services |
| Ms Cindy Wilkinson, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Natural Sciences |
Technical Reference Group
The Technical Reference Group (TRG) recognises that technology delivery is a critical factor in the overall success of the Sydney Student Program. It aims to provide technical advice to the program, particularly in relation to matters affecting Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
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Technical Reference Group members |
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| Ms Gillian Luck, Director, Student Lifecycle Management |
| Mr Michael Blumer, Sydney Student Program Director |
| Mr David Bowan, Director, Student Centre |
| Mr Matthew Boyd, Schedule and Cutover Manager, Sydney Student Program |
| Mr Andrew Cooper, Director, ICT Strategic Delivery & Governance |
| Mr Chris Fernando, ICT Project Manager, Sydney Student Program |
| Mr Bruce Meikle, Chief Information Officer |
| Mr Mark Pigot, Director, ICT Infrastructure & Operations Services |
| Mr James Oakley, Technical Manager, Technology, Tribal Group |
| Mr Paul Vogelzang, Solutions Manager, Academic Administration Systems |
| Ms Heidi Voulstaker, Program Manager, Technology, Tribal Group |
| Ms Gabrielle Whelan, ICT Director, Research and Education Services |
Sydney Student Program Compliance Group
This group provides recommendations and validation on issues of compliance across all areas of the Sydney Student Program. The group provides recommendations on the interpretation of identified University policy, procedures and guidelines and legislative requirements and advises on their integration within Sydney Student process and system build. Where there is an absence of clarity or consistency in University policy, the group assists the Program in resolving these issues, including the preparation of reports for escalation to the Business Operations Group or Sydney Student Program Board as required.
The group also contributes to the prioritisation of incidents or enhancements pertaining to issues of compliance.
| Compliance Group members |
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| Nermeen Abraham, Head of Compliance, Student Centre |
| Natalie Bates, International Compliance Manager, International Office |
| Kerry Capsanis, Acting Brand Manager, Brand and Marketing |
| Joanna Cohen, Transformation Manager, Sydney Student Program |
| Madeleine Atkins, Acting Communications Manager, Sydney Student Program |
| Antoine Goarin, Head of Quality Assurance, Student Centre |
| Dagmar Kminiak, Acting Manager, Disability Services |
| Kim Koorey, Manager, Reporting and Analysis, Planning and Information Office |
| Olivia Perks, Senior Solicitor, OGC |
| May Robertson, Records Manager, ARMS |
| Tim Robinson, Manager, ARMS |
| Nigel Smith, Manager, Student and Academic Services, Sydney Business School |
| Kathy Thieben, Change and Training Manager |
| Jane Thompson, Director, Course Delivery and Student Services, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
| Mark Try, Business Architect, Sydney Student Program |
| Chris Van Keulen (Chair), System Readiness Manager, Sydney Student Program |