The North-West Advisory Board was established in 1996 to provide advice to the University about the higher education needs of the north-west community. The terms of reference for the Board are:
- To provide advice to the Vice-Chancellor about the provision of higher education programs in the North-West of Tasmania.
- To provide advice to the University in the development of its North-West Strategic Plan with regard to the development of long term strategies for raising the higher education participation rate in the region.
- To facilitate input and support for the University's courses and other activities in the region from the North-West community, including business, industry and local government groups.
Membership of the Advisory Board
- University members
- Chair:Professor Peter Rathjen
- Senior Executive Responsible for Cradle Coast campus:Professor David Rich, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Provost
- Acting Director Cradle Coast campus:Professor Janelle Allison
- Chair of Academic Senate (or representative):Professor Roger Fay
- TUU Representative:David Ling
- Vice Chancellor Academic nominees (3):Professor Gail Hart, Professor Judi Walker and Professor David McNeil
- Community members:Seven members of the community appointed by the Vice Chancellor, who each have a two year term of office, on a staggered pattern.
- Mr Mike Gow, Agricultural Scientist
- Mr Roger Jaensch, CEO Cradle Coast Authority
- Mr Carey McIver, Senior Officer, Department of Education
- Mr Ian Ravenwood, Manager, NW Gunns Ltd Plantation Division
- Ms Leanne Topfer, Solicitor
- Ms Sandra Cousins, Human Resources Manager, McCain Foods
- Mr Mike Brakey, CEO Tasmanian Academy
