About the David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education and
Research
The David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education and Research (DUCIER) is the longest serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Higher Education program in Australia dating back to 1973. DUCIER comprises of: Office of the Dean, The Unaipon School and Indigenous Student Services (ISS).
DUCIER has four major responsibilities:
- Provides advice to the University on all matters relating to Indigenous Australians as well as contributing to policy issues in the related areas.
- Offers awards in Indigenous Studies and Australian Studies from the degree level through to PhD.
- Facilitates and undertakes Indigenous related research and consultancy projects, locally, nationally and internationally.
- Facilitates and manages Indigenous student entry into university awards and provides academic support services for Indigenous students.
The David Unaipon College is located in the Division of Education of Education, Arts and Social Sciences and employs twenty nine academics and professional staff. Seven Adjunct Lecturers and Researchers retain close links with the College and contribute through research, publications and projects. The business of the College is conducted through four Portfolio Areas and responsibility for managing the entire operation rests with the Dean and Head of School, Professor Peter Buckskin.