I/2.3 Regional Reference Groups

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Regional Reference Groups interconnect with International Steering Committee (I/2.1) and have direct links to International Leaders Group (I/2.2) through membership of at least one Assistant Dean / Director (International). Regional Reference Groups advise the University on engagement within the region they represent through International Steering Committee.

There are four groups, each representing a specific world region which includes key country markets for QUT. These regions are

• Americas / Europe
• North Asia
• South Asia and Middle East
• South East Asia.

Terms of reference

Regional Reference Groups are accountable to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development) for fulfilling the following terms of reference.

• Advising International Steering Committee on QUT's strategic approach to engagement in the region.
• Ensuring engagement in the region is informed by QUT's International Strategy.
• Advising on regional recruitment and transnational activities.
• Recommending to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development) on bi-lateral and multi-lateral institutional relationships.
• Providing a point of reference within the University for all issues relating to the country / region.
• Developing linkages with international student associations to canvas issues of concern to international students.
• Hosting region / country specific information forums and events that showcase QUT activities in the region.

Membership

Each Regional Reference Group is chaired by a deputy vice-chancellor, executive dean or other Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Committee member, and includes the Regional Marketing Manager for the country / region and one Assistant Dean / Director (International). Not all faculties need to be represented on all Regional Reference Groups. Executive deans may nominate individuals with specific experience and knowledge of the region. The Office of Commercial Services (OCS) may provide a nominee to relevant Regional Reference Groups that have key strategic importance to OCS activities.

A nominee of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development) is Secretary, usually on advice of the Chair.

Tenure and frequency of meeting

Terms of office are as detailed in section 3 of Council Procedure 1 - Committees .

Regional Reference Groups meet five to six times per year.

Reporting

Regional Reference Groups report to International Steering Committee through the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development).

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