Governance and engagement
UPDATED 14 NOVEMBER 2024
Digital and Services Strategy Board (DSSB)
The Digital and Services Strategy Board (DSSB), established in March 2022, is a strategic committee overseeing the governance of the ANU Digital Plan and implementation of the Service Performance Framework. A whole-of-University resource, the DSSB ensures the effective delivery and benefits realisation of the ANU Digital and Services portfolio of programs, and alignment with the ANU Strategic Plan and Corporate Plan. The Board provides strategic direction, risk insights, progress monitoring, and overall success assurance.
| Professor Lachlan Blackhall | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) | Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) |
| Professor Tony Connolly | Chair, Academic Board & Digital Plan User Group; Dean | College of Law |
| Jonathan Churchill | Chief Operating Officer | Office of the Chief Operating Officer |
| Professor Helen Sulivan | Dean | College of Asia & the Pacific |
| Professor Grady Venville | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) | Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
| Tony Hosking | Director, School of Computing | College of Engineering, Computing & Cybernetics |
| Yana Potrebica | General Manager | College of Business & Economics |
| Michael Lonergan | Chief Financial Officer | Office of the Chief Financial Officer |
Secretariat:
| Jo Poole | Lean Portfolio Manager | Information Technology Services | jo.poole@anu.edu.au |
Technical Design Authority (TDA)
The Technical Design Authority (TDA) serves as the key arbitrator for significant information and technical changes at ANU. The TDA ensures that proposed solutions are thoroughly considered, adhere to design guidelines, and align with our future state digital environment objectives.
Chair: Helen Duke, Infrastructure Stream Lead, Information Technology Services (ITS)
Members:
| Helen Duke | Infrastructure Stream Lead | ITS |
| Megan Easton | Senior Data Governance Officer | Scholarly Information Services |
| Professor Sigi Goode | Professor, Information Systems | College of Business & Economics |
| Leone Nurbasari | Associate Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics | Planning & Service Performance |
| Adam Reed | Senior Solutions Lead | ITS |
| Trent Schultheis | DevOps & Automation Tech Lead | ITS |
Secretariat:
| Marina Stojkoski | Business Analyst, Project Delivery & Engagement | ITS | marina.stojkoski@anu.edu.au |
Digital Plan User Group
In March 2023, the University established the ANU Digital Plan User Group. The User Group includes representatives from all Colleges and Divisions, with a diverse mix of role types and people, ensuring that the voices of ANU staff, including accessibility and usability needs, are considered at every step of the Digital Plan.
Chair: Professor Anthony Connolly, Chair, Academic Board & Dean, College of Law
Members:
| Tanya Ali | Senior Manager, Students & Experience | College of Business & Economics (CBE) |
| Richard Andrew | Student Administration Manager | College of Arts & Social Sciences |
| Associate Professor Rebecca Colvin | Associate Professor, Environment, Resources & Development | College of Asia & the Pacific |
| Dr Stephen Dann | Senior Lecturer | CBE |
| Lizzie Gordon | Deputy Manager, Student Central | Division of Student Administration & Academic Services (DSAS) |
| Leeanne Kelly | Senior Manager, Student Safety & Wellbeing | University Experience |
| Hayden Merrell | Deputy Manager, Student Communications, Student Central | DSAS |
| Kus Pandey | Research Funding & Development Manager | Office of Research & Innovation Services |
| Associate Professor Alex Richardson | Associate Professor, Business Information Systems & Deputy Director (Education) | CBE |
| Cameron Roles | Senior Lecturer | College of Law |
| Associate Professor Benjamin Schwessinger | Associate Professor, Research School of Biology | College of Science |
| Vikas Sharma | Engagement Coordinator | College of Engineering. Computing & Cybernetics |
| Ann Smith | Lecturer in Business Management | CBE |
| Zoe Karouzos | College Student Experience Administrator | College of Law |
| Peline Tan | Associate Director, Future Students | International Strategy & Future Students |
| Dr Matt Thompson | Postdoctoral Fellow | College of Science |
| Sarah Walker | Senior Manager, Student Life | Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
| James Watson | Head of Communications | Advancement |
| Associate Professor Alexandra Webb | Associate Professor & Associate Director (Education), Medicine | College of Health & Medicine |
| Donna Webster | School Manager | CBE |
| Professor Marvin Wee | Professor, Research School of Accounting | CBE |
| Renee Weir | Office Manager | Office of the Vice-Chancellor |
Secretariat:
| Office of the COO | office.coo@anu.edu.au |
Stream governance
Each Digital Plan Stream is governed by a group responsible for ensuring work is planned and prioritised in alignment with clear strategic objectives and that outcomes are tracked and measured. Each of these groups is led by an Executive Sponsor who is ultimately accountable for the successful delivery of the stream’s strategic roadmap. Stream governance groups provide strategic guidance, monitor progress against plans, timelines and budgets, as well as oversee stakeholder engagement, issue management and mitigation to support stream success.
Research
Executive Sponsor & Chair: Professor Lachlan Blackhall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation
Members:
| Paul Hargreaves | Interim Chief Information Officer | ITS |
| Professor Ann Evans | Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research) | Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research) |
| Sophie Holloway | Chief, Research Systems & Innovation | Office of Research & Innovation Services |
| Professor Adrienne Nicotra | Associate Dean (Research) | College of Science |
| Professor Ute Roessner | Pro Vice-Chancellor | Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Initiatives & Infrastructure) |
| Professor Emma Schultz | Associate Dean (Research) | College of Business & Economics |
Key contact:
| Jackie Atkin | Stream Lead, Student Experience and Research | ITS | jackie.atkin@anu.edu.au |
Learning & Teaching
Executive Sponsor & Chair: Associate Professor Geoff Hinchcliffe, Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching)
Members:
| Lucy Arthur | Director | Centre for Learning & Teaching |
| Elizabeth Bailey | Associate Director, Careers & Employability | Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education & Digital) |
| Paul Hargreaves | Interim Chief Information Officer | ITS |
| Michael Bobele | Stream Lead, Learning & Teaching | ITS |
Key contact:
| Michael Bobele | Stream Lead, Learning & Teaching | ITS | michael.bobele@anu.edu.au |
Student Experience
Executive Sponsor & Chair: Associate Professor Geoff Hinchcliffe, Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching)
Members:
| Suzie Alcorn | Head, Academic Standards & Quality Office | Division of Student Administration & Academic Services (DSAS) |
| Paul Hargreaves | Interim Chief Information Officer | ITS |
| Brendon Colquhoun | Head, Examinations, Graduations, Academic Progression & Prizes | DSAS |
| Jackie Atkin | Stream Lead, Student Experience and Research | ITS |
| Richelle Hilton | Director | Planning & Service Performance Division |
Key contact:
| Jackie Atkin | Stream Lead, Student Experience and Research | ITS | jackie.atkin@anu.edu.au |
Core IT Infrastructure
Executive Sponsor & Chair: Paul Hargreaves, Interim Chief Information Officer, ITS
Members:
| Helen Duke | Stream Lead, Infrastructure Services | ITS |
| Associate Professor Steven McEachern | Director, Australian Data Archive | College of Arts & Social Sciences (CASS) |
| Shirley McCombe | Interim Chief Information Security Officer | Information Security Office |
| Professor Adrian Sheppard | Chair, Informatics Committee | College of Science |
| Professor Sean Smith | Director | National Computational Infrastructure |
| Matthew Talbot | General Manager | CASS |
| Professor Jochen Trumpf | Professor, School of Engineering | College of Engineering. Computing & Cybernetics |
Key contact:
| Sajid Hassan | Stream Lead, Digital Infrastructure & Cloud Enablement | ITS | sajid.hassan@anu.edu.au |
University Services
Interim Sponsor & Chair: Dr Sian Hicks
Members:
| Paul Hargreaves | Interim Chief Information Officer | ITS |
| Matt Cousins | General Manager | College of Engineering, Computing & Cybernetics |
| Richelle Hilton | Director | Planning & Service Performance |
| Jeremy Matthew | Director | Facilities & Services Division |
| Ian Willis | Stream Lead, University Services and Service Delivery | ITS |
Key contact:
| Ian Willis | Stream Lead, University Services and Service Delivery | ITS | ian.willis@anu.edu.au |
Get involved
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