The Academic Council Executive Committee (ACEC) sets the agenda for Academic Council to ensure that meaningful and strategic discussion occurs at Academic Council. The ACEC may also carry out functions delegated to it by Academic Council.
Committee Support: University Secretariat | univsec@ucd.ie
ACEC Meeting Schedule 2023/2024
| Submission Deadline | Meeting Date |
| Thursday 14 September 2023 |
Thursday 5 October 2023, 2pm |
| Wednesday 10 January 2024 |
Wednesday 31 January 2024, 2pm |
| Thursday 22 February 2024 | Thursday 14 March 2024, 2pm |
| Thursday 9 May 2024 | Thursday 30 May 2024, 2pm |
ACEC Membership 2023-2024
Chair of Academic Council or nominee
Prof. Barbara Dooley
Secretary to Academic Council
Prof. Barbara Dooley
Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Prof. Marie Clarke
Dean of Students
Prof. Jason Last
Dean of Graduate Studies
Prof. Paul McCabe
Chair of AC Committee - UPB
Prof. Barbara Dooley
Chair of AC Committee - ACCE
Prof. Peter Duffy
Chair of AC Committee - ACQEC
Prof. Aoife Ahern
Chair of AC Committee - ACCHDMA
Vacant
Chair of AC Committee - ACCAC
Prof. Alexander Evans
Chair of AC Committee - ACCSAC
Prof. Suzanne Guerin
Chair of AC Committee - ACCSCC
Prof. Michelle Norris
Chair of AC Committee - ACCASP
Assoc. Prof. Amanda Gibney
Member of AC, Elected by AC
Assoc. Prof. Jos Dornschneider-Elkink
Member of AC, Elected by AC
John Dunnion
Member of AC, Elected by AC
Assoc. Prof. Helen Gallagher
Member of AC, Elected by AC
Prof Emma Sokell
Member of AC, Elected by AC
Assoc. Prof. Jonathan McNulty
Member of AC, Elected by AC
Assoc. Prof. Paul Perry
Students’ Union President
Martha Ni Riada
Students’ Union Education Officer
Sarah McGrath
The ACEC shall, subject to review by Academic Council
1. Carry out any delegated functions assigned by Academic Council.
2. Act on behalf of Academic Council in intervals between Academic Council meetings.
3. Following direction from Academic Council, identify appropriate bodies for the development and review of university academic policy, oversee associated drafting processes, and approve minor editorial changes to policy.