The University Foundation Committee (UFC) is a committee of the Council of the University of Tasmania. It was established to ensure that the University’s philanthropic practices and policies are consistent with its mission and strategic plan, and ensures that trusts and funds provided through philanthropy are compliant with the wishes of donors and used for educational, research and other purposes of the University.
We are grateful to members of the UFC who volunteer their time to provide oversight and governance of philanthropic activity at the University. Of note was the committee’s endorsement of the public launch of the Sustain campaign, the presentation of the first annual University of Tasmania ACNC Compliance Report and the significant uprise in funding for high impact, strategically aligned research.
In 2024 Edward Kemp completed his role on the committee and we thank him for his contribution to the committee over the past two years and for his continued support and advocacy for the University through his membership of the Menzies Advisory Board.
Mark Habner, Chair, University of Tasmania Foundation USA, joined the committee in 2024. His deep understanding of the USA and contribution to the University's philanthropic ambitions in this country will be invaluable. As outlined in the University’s refreshed Strategic Plan, the University aims to make a difference for Tasmania and a distinctive contribution from Tasmania. Philanthropy plays a key role in helping the University achieve these goals, with important oversight and governance from the UFC.
Over 2024 UFC considered amendments to its terms of reference to better align its mission in support of the University's reshaped strategic approach to its philanthropic ambitions. It recommended some changes to the makeup of its membership to include a member of the University of Tasmania Foundation USA and to ensure consultation with the Alumni Advisory Committee. These changes were endorsed by the University Council at its meeting on 6 December and the revised ordinance can be viewed online at University Foundation Committee Ordinance.
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