Minutes of Academic Board Meeting No. 3/94 held in the Council Room of the University at 2.15 p.m. on Wednesday, 4 May 1994.
There were present:
The Vice-Chancellor (Professor M.I. Logan) presiding, Dr F. Allen, Dr K. Amarasekara, Mr P. Annal, Professors R. Bayly, B.A. Barry, C.J. Bellamy, Mr M. Belmar, Professor J.W. Breen, Assoc.Professor R.A.R. Bywater, Professor L. Cairns, Assoc. Professor J.D. Cashion, Ms D. Ceddia, Professor P. Chandler, Assoc. Professor C. Chapman, Professors B.W. Cherry, I.W. Chubb, Ms O. Cornelius, Professors D. de Kretser, P.LeP. Darvall, Ms A. Dean, Professors A. Edwards, H.V. Emy, J.W. Freebairn, C. Gibbs, Assoc. Prof G.S. Gill, Mr J. Glover, Dr J. Grant, Dr I.P. Griffith, Professor R.H.J. Grimshaw, Ms M. Guli, Professor J.D. Hamill, Mr R.J. Hartshorn, Assoc. Professor D. Hewitt, Professor M. E.Holman, Dr M. Hooper, Professors T. Hore, W.R. Jackson, R.A. Jarvis, Mr P. Jones, Professor F.W. Kent, Mr C. Kimberley, Professor M.L. King, Mr B. Knox, Professor E.M. Laurenson, Mr E. Lim, Mr D. Lowe, Dr A.R. Luff, Professor J.W. McCarty, Assoc. Professor K.R. McLaren, Professors S. Marshall, W.H. Melbourne, J.O. Miller, J.J. Monaghan, Assoc.Professor D Muschamp, Dr P.A. Nestor, Assoc. Professor A. O'Grady, Professors J.N. O'Neill, R.J. Pargetter, C.G. Peirson, J.R. Pilbrow, R. Porter, M. Quartly, I.D. Rae, Dr K.P. Ralston, Ms S. Richardson, Dr A.C. Romano, Dr J.I. Rood, Professor R.J.W. Selleck, Dr A.R. Shorten, Professors M. Skully, R.H. Snape, P. Spearritt, T. Sridhar, T. Threadgold, Assoc. Professor R.J. Trembath, Professors T.J. Triggs, G. Tucker, Mr P.B. Wade, Professors M.L. Wahlqvist, E.H. Walters, Assoc.Professor I.D.S. Ward, Professors L.H.T. West, R.T. White, J. Williamson, Mr J. Wingate, Dr T.H.F.Wong, Dr K. Young.
Apologies were received from:
Professor J.L.C.Chipman, Mr C. Anderson, Mr R Anderson, Professors D. Angell, A.P. Barnett, A.J. Bishop, Dr G.K. Cambrell, Professors M.G. Clyne, D.J. Craik, M.J. Cree, N. Creighton, Mr E Duffy, Professor A.J. Duggan, Mr R. Edwards, Mr B.T. Harding, Professors M.T.W. Hearn, M.J. Kartomi, J.J. McNeil, P. Nagley, M. Neave, Mr A. Pappas, Professors S. Ricketson, P.L. Rossiter, Mr G.G. Shanks, Mrs S. Sievers, Professors G.W. Smith, P.J. Stewart, Assoc. Professor W. Veit, Professors J.W. Warren, C.R. Williams.
In attendance was:
Ms J Dunn, Secretary
Observers attending were:
Ms E. Anderson, Mr R. Burnet, Ms V. Kelly, Ms J. Liddy.
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Items marked with an asterisk were discussed by the Board. In all other cases the recommendations of the Steering Committee were adopted without discussion (cf. Item 1 below).
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| *1.NOTICE OF MOTION : APPROVAL OF STEERING COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS The recommendations of the Steering Committee were adopted for all items of agenda other than those starred. 2. MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of Academic Board Meeting No. 2/94 held on 16 March 1994 The Minutes of Academic Board Meeting No. 2/94 were approved, subject to the
following amendment: 3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF ACADEMIC BOARD 3.1 Matters Arising from Meeting No. 2/94 held on 16 March 1994 3.1.1 Matters Reported to Council A document had been circulated (p.568). The Board noted Council's action on the matters reported by the Board. (File 93/1866) *4. REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR |
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| 4.1Revised Procedures for Academic Board Papers The Vice-Chancellor asked for comments on the revised format which had been trialled for three meetings. There being no adverse comments, the Academic Board agreed that the revised format for agenda papers be continued. (File 90/1726) 4.2 Education Policy Professor Chubb informed the Board of progress with consultation on the draft Education Policy. To clarify the intention behind the introduction of a Masters' degree in tertiary education, he said that a recognition of the effort put into academic staff development was needed. Professor Chubb said he was planning distribution of the Policy to all staff by the end of June, and that it would be included in future in the Student Information Handbook along with statements about research and admission. A summary statement titled "Research and University Education" was received (p.572). In discussion about the nature of an appropriate statement on the University's commitment to research, the Vice-Chancellor agreed that the work done by the Waller Committee would provide a major input. He also accepted the suggestion that any dossier of the University's education and research policies should include the approved "Code of Practice for supervision of doctoral candidates". A question was asked about the 2% of faculty funds to be distributed on the basis of teaching performance. Professor Chubb replied that, for the first year, the money would remain in the operating grants for distribution as determined by the faculties. The Board received and noted the summary statement,"Research and University Education", and noted oral advice on progress with the Monash Education Policy. (File 93/1929) 4.3 Report on Allocation of Quality Money The Vice-Chancellor tabled a memorandum which had been sent to DEET on2 May 1994 outlining the University's intended broad strategy for distribution of the Monash quality allocation (p.851). Professor Chubb said that the process of distribution was not yet complete as submissions from deans of faculties were to be looked at in more detail. He expected that decisions would be made by the end of June. Members of the Board were advised by Professor Chubb about the costs associated with the University's equipment and desktop information strategy. The Board received and noted the advice sent to DEET and the information provided by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor on the allocation of quality money. (File 94/0612) 4.4 Voluntary Student Unionism Correspondence from the AVCC had been circulated with the agenda (p.573). The Vice- Chancellor tabled a document (p.838) and formally moved the four recommendations therein. The Board received and noted documents on Voluntary Student Unionism, and approved the four recommendations on page 2 of the tabled paper for submission to Council. (File 92/1061) 4.5 Appointment of Professor/Head of the School of Early Childhood Development and Primary Education, Peninsula Campus A proposal from the Faculty of Education was tabled (p.840). Noting the endorsement of the Committee of Deans, Academic Board approved for submission to Council the advertising and filling of the position of Head of the School of Early Childhood and Primary Education at Peninsula Campus. 4.6 Academic Staff - Career Development A document was tabled by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (p.843). Professor Chubb invited members of the Academic Board to make submissions and provide comments on the proposed procedures over the following three weeks, in time for the final draft to be submitted to the Committee of Deans. The Board received the tabled document about career development for academic staff, noting the invitation to comment on the draft procedures. 5. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF DEANS A document had been circulated (p.578). The Report of the Meetings of the Committee of Deans held on 16 March and 6 April 1994 was received and noted. Proceedings 5.1 Berwick Campus In response to a concern raised by the University Librarian, the Vice-Chancellor agreed to include Mr Lim and Professor Bellamy in the planning of programs for the Berwick Campus. (File 94/0129) 6. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS A document had been circulated (p.589). The Board received and noted the Report of the Faculty of Business and Economics. 6.1 Faculty Library Advisory Committee The Academic Board noted the statement from the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics about library funding. File 88/0902) 6.2 Master of Business (Manufacturing Management) The Academic Board noted the proposal which was considered under the Report of the Education Committee. (File 93/1194) 6.3 Master of Business (Logistics Management) The Academic Board noted the proposal which was considered under the Report of the Education Committee. (File 93/1194) 6.4 Master of Business (Agribusiness) The Academic Board noted the proposal which was considered under the Report of the Education Committee. (File 93/1194) 6.5 Master of Business (International Business) The Academic Board noted the proposal which was considered under the Report of the Education Committee. (File 93/1194) 6.6 Master of Marketing The Academic Board noted the proposal which was considered under the Report of the Education Committee. (File 93/1194) 6.7 Mature Age Entry to Graduate Certificates The Academic Board noted the proposal which was considered under the Report of the Education Committee. (File 93/1194) 6.8 Graduate Diploma in International Business The Academic Board noted the proposal which was considered under the Report of the Education Committee. (File 93/1194) 6.9 New MBA Prizes The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the establishment of prizes offered by the Foster's Brewing Group for MBA students. (File 93/1697) 6.10 Change of Prize Name The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the change of name of the Norwich Research Award to the "Norwich Rising Star Research Award". (File 93/1697) 6.11 Proposal for Second Chair in Syme Accounting The Academic Board noted the proposal for a second chair in the Syme Department of Accounting, which had previously been approved by Academic Board and Council. (File 94/0585) Proceedings 7. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING A document had been circulated (p.594). The Board received and noted the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering. 7.1 Membership of the Harold Armstrong Memorial Fund Committee The Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the appointment of Professor R Jones and Dr Yi-Bing Cheng to the Harold Armstrong Memorial fund Committee for a 5 year term ending on 31 December 1998. (File 90/0518) 7.2 Amendments to Graduate Diploma Regulations and to Statute 6.1.2 The Academic Board approved for submission to Council amendments drafted by the University Solicitor to repeal the Graduate Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology regulations, to amend Statute 6.1.2 and to include the Graduate Diploma in Maintenance Management in the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Regulations. (File 90/1632) 7.3 Annual Report of the Corporate Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology The Academic Board received and noted the 1993 Annual Report of the Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology. (File 92/0754) 8. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF LAW A document had been circulated (p.603). The Board received and noted the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Law. 8.1 External Members of Faculty Board The Academic Board approved for submission to Council, the appointment of the following external members to the Board of the Faculty of Law: The Hon. Mr Justice David Harper, The Hon. Mr Justice Ken Hayne, The Hon. Justice Sally Brown, Ms Catherine Walter and Mr Mark Weinberg, Q.C. (File 91/0904) Proceedings 9. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE A document had been circulated (p.606) The Board received and noted the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine. 9.1 Regulations: Master of Surgery The Academic Board noted that the proposal to amend the Master of Surgery Regulations had been referred by the Steering Committee to the Education Committee for consideration. (File 92/0092) 9.2 Regulations: Graduate Diploma/Masters Degree in Family Medicine (Distance Education) The Academic Board noted that the proposal to amend the time frame for completion of the Graduate Diploma/Masters Degree in Family Medicine (Distance Education), had been referred by the Steering Committee to the Education Committee for consideration. (File 91/1384) 9.3 Professor/Director of Burns Surgery, Alfred Hospital The Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the establishment of a post of Professor/Director of Burns Surgery at Alfred Hospital. (File 94/0526) Proceedings 10. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE A document had been circulated (p.629). The Board received and noted the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Science. 10.1 Membership of Psychology Advisory Board The Academic Board approved the appointment of Professor R Porter and Associate Professor N J King to the Psychology Advisory Board. (File 91/0730) 10.2 Western Mining Fourth Year Prize for 'Hard Rock' Geology The Academic Board was asked to note that while legislation was not to be required for the prize, the University Solicitor would suggest appropriate wording for the Faculty Handbook. The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the establishment of the Western Mining Fourth Year Prize for 'Hard Rock' Geology. (File 37/0590) Proceedings 10.3 Posthumous Award of BSc Degree The Academic Board noted the Posthumous Award of BSc Degree to Mr Warren Puls. 10.4 Heads of Department and Directors of Centres in the Faculty of Science for 1994 The Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the amended list of Heads of Department and Directors of Centres in the Faculty of Science for 1994. (File 90/1156) Proceedings 11. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE VICTORIAN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY The Report of the Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy had been circulated, along with a Report from the Dean dated 8 april 1994 (p.635). The Board received and noted the Report of the Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy. (File 93/1014) Proceedings 12. REPORT OF THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE A document had been circulated (p.642). The Report of the Admissions Committee was received and noted. In addition the Board received and noted a tabled report on 1994 Undergraduate selection. (File 93/0978) Proceedings *13. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ASSOCIATE DEANS (RESEARCH) A document had been circulated (p.654). The Steering Committee had suggested that the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) be asked to speak to the items covered in the Report of CADRES. Professor Darvall spoke briefly about the activities of CADRES since it had become a committee of the Board. He mentioned the development of a statement on research (also discussed under item 4.2), and his intention to meet with individual deans to discuss appropriate measures for enhancement of research in each faculty. The Board received and noted the Report of the Committee of Associate Deans (Research) and the oral advice on the activities of CADRES provided by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development). 13.1 Meeting on 10 February 1994 3.1.1 ARC Mechanism A Infrastructure - 1994 Allocation The Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the proposal that 15 percent of the ARC Mechanism A Infrastructure 1994 Allocation be allocated to the Library for distribution to branch libraries on the basis of consultation with Associate Deans (Research). (File 94/0598) Proceedings In response to a question relating to the allocation to Gippsland under item 5 of the report (p.655), the Vice-Chancellor agreed to report back to the Board. 13.2 Meeting on 17 March 1994 Proceedings 14. REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. A document had been circulated (p.664). The Board received and noted the Report of the meeting of the Education Committee held on 13 April 1994. 14.1 Faculty of Arts 14.1.1 Bachelor of Music - Clayton Campus The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal that within the degree structure of Bachelor of Music, students be permitted to take fewer non-Music subjects. (File 90/0867) 14.1.2 Open Learning - proposal to include a Music subject The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal to offer MUS12 American Music and Popular Culture: B within the Open Learning Program. (File 93/1874) 14.1.3 Bachelor of Letters at Clayton Campus The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the restriction of subjects permitted within the degree structure of the Bachelor of Letters to those offered by the Faculty of Arts. (File 90/0867) 14.1.4 Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences) at Gippsland Campus The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal to increase the number of subjects in the degree structure of the Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences) such that students must take at least one major (eight subjects) and a minor (four subjects) from within the School, and be only permitted to take a maximum of six subjects from outside the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. (File 90/0867) 14.1.5 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Humanities) at Gippsland Campus The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the establishment of a new course titled Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Humanities). (File 90/0867) 14.1.6 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Communication) at Gippsland Campus The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the establishment of a new course titled Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Communication). (File 90/0867) 14.1.7 Amendment to subjects offering in Psychology at Gippsland Campus The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the exchange of current first year psychology subjects offered in the Associate Diploma of Social Welfare and in the Bachelor of Social Welfare with the subjects Behaviourial Studies A and Behaviourial Studies B. (File 90/0867) 14.1.8 Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences) proposal for an Honours program at Gippsland Campus The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the introduction of an internal honours year in 1995 and an external/distance education honours year in 1996 in the following disciplines: English, History, Mass Communication, Politics and Sociology; the degree to be titled the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences). (File 90/0867) 14.1.9 Master of Social Work - new subject proposal The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the establishment of a new subject, Management of Human Resources in Social Service Organisations, to be offered within the degree of Master of Social Work. (File 90/0867) 14.1.10 Graduate Diploma in Bioethics at Clayton Campus The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the establishment of a new course entitled Graduate Diploma in Bioethics, which would be entirely fee paying. (File 90/0867) 14.1.11 Graduate Diploma and Masters courses in Environmental Science The Academic Board approved for submission to Council an increase to the subject weights for ENV8130 Environmental Assessment from 4 to 6 points and ENV3110 Law and the Environment from 2 to 4 points within the degrees of Master of Environmental Science and Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science. (File 90/0867) 14.2 Faculty of Business and Economics 14.2.1 Master of Business (Manufacturing Management) The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the provision of an additional stream in Operations Management in the Master of Business (Manufacturing/Operations Management and for the renaming of the course as Master of Business (Manufacturing/Operations Management). (File 93/1194) 14.2.2 Master of Business (Logistics Management) The Academic Board approve for submission to Council the establishment of a new course to be titled Master of Business (Logistics Management), including approval of new subjects MKT 5301 Minor Thesis and MKT 5311 Special Studies in Logistics, subject to the clarification of the matter of students being able to receive both a graduate diploma and a Masters degree. (File 93/1194) 14.2.3 Master of Business (Agribusiness) The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the establishment of a new course to be titled Master of Business(Agribusiness), including approval of new subjects MKT 5331 Agribusiness Planning, MKT 5341 Agribusiness Policy and Strategy and MKT 5301 Minor Thesis, subject to the clarification of the matter of students being able to receive both graduate diploma and Masters degree. (File 93/1194) 14.2.4 Master of Business (International Business) The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal to establish a new course to be titled Master of Business (International), including approval of the new subject MKT 5301 Minor Thesis, subject to the clarification of the matter of students being able to receive both a graduate diploma and a Masters degree.) (File 93/1194) 14.2.5 Procedures for Selection to Graduate Certificate Courses in the Faculty of Business and Economics The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the amendment of selection procedures to graduate certificates with the proviso that the amended selection criteria be monitored by the Education Committee. (File 93/1194) 14.2.6 Graduate Diploma in International Business The Academic Board approve for submission to Council an additional stream in Asian Business in the Graduate Diploma in International Business. (File 93/1194) 14.3 Faculty of Education 14.3.1 Amendment to Masters Courses It was noted that legislation covering these and earlier similar changes was being prepared and that it would be presented to a future meeting of Academic Board. The Academic Board noted the proposed amendment to the regulations for the Master of Educational Policy and Administration and the Master of Special Education to allow for completion of both degrees by coursework only or by coursework and project work. (File 91/1694) 14.4 Faculty of Science 14.4.1 Bachelor of Behaviourial Science at Gippsland Campus The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the establishment of a new degree to be titled Bachelor of Behaviourial Science, with subjects currently offered in the Bachelor of Applied Science. (File 90/2115) 14.4.2 Bachelor of Science (Behaviourial) at metropolitan campuses The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the establishment of a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Science (Behaviourial), with subjects already existing. (File 90/2115) 14.4.3 Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) at Clayton Campus The Education Committee had recommended the above title for this course. However, the Board was informed that the title was to be Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics and Computing) as the Faculty Board had originally proposed. The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the establishment of a new course to be titled Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics and Computing), with subjects already existing. (File 90/2115) *14.4.4 Bachelor of Science (Biomedical) at Clayton Campus Subject to an investigation of flexibility in the first year structure, the Academic Board approved for submission to Council the establishment of a new course to be titled Bachelor of Science (Biomedical), including the new first year subject Human Biology. The Board noted that the proposal for another new subject, Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, had been withdrawn by the Faculty Board. (File 90/2115) 14.4.5 Bachelor of Science (Environmental) at Clayton Campus The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the establishment of a new course to be titled Bachelor of Science (Environmental), with subjects already existing. (File 90/2115) 14.4.6 General requirements for course progression and prerequisites for the BSc(Behaviourial), BSc(Advanced Mathematics), BSc(Biomedical) and BSc(Environmental) The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the described conditions in relation to prerequisites and progression associated with the BSc(Behaviourial), BSc(Advanced Mathematics), BSc(Biomedical) and BSc(Environmental). (File 90/2115) Proceedings 15. REPORT OF THE PhD AND SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE 15.1 Report of Meeting held on 4 March 1994 15.1.1 Amendment to EdD Regulations The Steering Committee had recommended that Professor King be asked to advise the Board on the reasons for the proposed amendment (p.750). Professor King outlined the background to the proposal. He also advised the Board that the M Ed studies program in question was by coursework and project rather than by coursework and minor thesis. Noting Professor King's advice, the Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposed alteration to the EdD Regulation to disallow the admission of students who held a "coursework only" Masters to the EdD program. (File 93/1160) Proceedings 15.2 Report on Meeting held on 15 April 1994 15.2.1 Departmental Scholarships outside University guidelines The Academic Board noted the list of departmental scholarships in excess of standard stipend range. (File 91/1114) Proceedings 16. ANNUAL REPORTS TO COUNCIL 16.1 Annual Report of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts for 1993 (p.756). The Academic Board received and noted the 1993 Annual Report of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, and endorsed it for submission to Council. (File 91/1500) 16.2 Annual Report of the Dean of Business and Economics for 1993 (p.771). The Academic Board received and noted the 1993 Annual Report of the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, and endorsed it for submission to Council. (File 91/1500) 16.3 Annual Report of the General Manager for 1993 (p.796) The Academic Board received and noted the 1993 Annual Report of the General Manager and endorsed it for submitted to Council. (File 91/1500) 17. LEGISLATION A document had been circulated (p.815). 17.1 The Professor Yong Tau Kee Foundation Regulations The Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council The Professor Yong Tau Kee Foundation Regulations, subject to the reference to "Academic Registrar" in sections 2.2 and 3 being altered to read "Director Student Services Division". (File 89/0570) *18. REVIEW OF ACADEMIC PROMOTIONS 18.1 Revised Procedures for Academic Promotion A document setting out revised procedures for academic promotions had been circulated with the agenda (p.820). In discussion the Board considered the following suggestions:
Following a view put by Professor Holman, the Board discussed for some time the proposed constitution of the University Readership/Associate Committee (p.831). The relative merits of having a committee of representatives from faculties were debated. A motion put by Professor Holman to continue the current arrangements was defeated. However, the Board agreed to an amendment to the proposal, suggested by Professor Chubb, that the dean's role be to present the case for each candidate supported by a faculty. After discussion, the Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the revised
procedures for promotion to Reader (Associate Professor and Lecturer/Senior Lecturer,
subject to the following amendments to the document: The Board noted that any written comments on the document were to be sent to the Vice- Chancellor. (File 88/0692) |
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| 19.CHAIR SELECTION COMMITTEES 19.1 Chair in History The Academic Board nominated professor L. Cairns to serve on the Selection Committee for the Chair of History. (File 93/1832) 19.2 Chair in Anthropology The Academic Board nominated Professor M. Skully to serve on the Selection Committee for the Chair of Anthropology. (File 94/0127) ABMIN394 |