History
The History of University Colleges Australia
Prior to 1965
Following a number of meetings over approximately 15 years, Heads of Colleges moved to formalise the arrangement.The Association in its current form began with the adoption of the Constitution at the 1966 Conference. Prior to that time the Heads of Colleges had met five times:
- 1948 - University of Melbourne
- 1957 - University of Queensland
- 1959 - University of Sydney
- 1962 - University of Tasmania at Hobart
- 1964 - University of Western Australia
1965 Constitution
Following the adoption of a Constitution in 1966, biennial conferences and alternating local representatives meetings were hosted by the following chapters:
Biennial Conferences & Local Reps/Nat. Exec. Mtgs (bolded)
1966 Aust. National University
1969 University of Adelaide
1971 James Cook University
1972 University of Sydney
1973 University of New England
1974 University of Melbourne
1975 Monash University
1976 Aust. National University
1977 University of NSW
1978 University of Tasmania
1979 University of Queensland
1979 University of Newcastle
1980 Flinders University
1981 University of Melbourne
1982 University of Sydney
1983 Aust. National University
1984 LaTrobe University
1985 Uni of Western Australia
1986 University of Wollongong
1987 University of Sydney
1988 Macquarie University
1989 James Cook University
1990 University of New England
1991 University of Queensland
1992 University of Adelaide
1993 University of Melbourne
In the mid 1980s political reforms merged Universities with Colleges of Advanced Education. These Colleges of Advanced Education, like Universities, had residences and their own Association. The College of Advanced Education Association merged into this Association during the 1989 Conference, significantly expanding membership.
1993 Incorporation
The Association was formally incorporated in New South Wales in 1993. In order to meet the requirement of incorporation for Annual General Meetings, the Association moved to Annual Conferences in 1994, eliminating the alternating Local Representatives meeting. Conferences held since then have been hosted by:
1995 Australian National University
1996 University of Wollongong
1997 University of Tasmania
1998 University of Western Australia
1999 University of Auckland
2000 Deakin University
2001 University of Newcastle
2002 James Cook University
2003 Adelaide/Flinders Universities
2004 Otago University (NZTEAP/University Colleges Australia)
2005 University of Sydney
2006 University of Tasmania
2007 University of Queensland
2010 Changes to the Association
At the 2010 AGM, members of the association voted to amend the constitution in order to change membership as follows:
"Members of University Colleges Australia are the Chief Executive Officers (the Head of College or Hall) of the Colleges and Halls affiliated with or owned by the universities in
To keep full membership current members will normally attend a conference every two years and may not delegate this duty."
In addition, Members also voted to introduce a new category of membership:
"Associate membership to
Presidents of the Association
Presidents of the Association initially served for two years. Under incorporation they are elected annually. Past Presidents include:
1973-75 Mr Bill F Packard Bruce Hall, Australian National University
1975-77 Rev Fr Brian J Fleming Newman College, University of Melbourne
1977-79 Mr Bill F Packard Bruce Hall, Australian National University
1979-81 Dr Michael W Blackmore Edwards Hall, University of Newcastle
1981-83 Dr Eva G Eden Janet Clarke Hall, University of Melbourne
1983-85 Dr Owen F Parnaby Queen’s College, University of Melbourne
1985-87 Dr Michael W Blackmore Edwards Hall, University of Newcastle
1987-89 Mrs Edwina Ridgway Duval College, University of New England
1989-91 Mr William Kelly St Paul’s College, James Cook University
1991-93 Mr Bob Fels International House, University of Melbourne
1993-95 Mr Angus Edmonds Emmanuel College, University of Qld
1995-97 Mrs Jill Spilsbury Mary White College, University of New England
1997-99 Mr Brian Abbey Mary White College, University of New England
1999-01 Ms Robyn Wilkes Campus East, University of Wollongong
2001-03 Dr Lewis Rushbrook Burgmann College, Australian National University
2003-05 Prof Hugh Collins Ormond College University of Melbourne
2005-07 Mr Greg Eddy King's College University of Queensland
2007-08 Mrs Yvonne Rate Women's College University of Sydney