Minutes of Academic Board Meeting No. 7/94 held on Wednesday, 12 October 1994 at 2.15 pm in the Council Room of the University.
There were present:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor I.W. Chubb - presiding, Dr. K. Amarasekara, Mr. C. Anderson, Professor D. Angell, Professor D.R. Arnott, Mr. C. Avram, Ms K. Avram, Professors D. Barkla, A.P. Barnett, B.A. Barry, C.J. Bellamy, A.J. Bishop, J.W. Breen, R. Brown, L. Cairns, Dr. G.K. Cambrell, Ms D. Ceddia, Professors P.C. Chapman, Professors B.W. Cherry, I.W. Chubb, M.G. Clyne, Ms O. Cornelius, Professors N. Creighton, P.LeP. Darvall, Ms M. Drysdale, Assoc. Professor E. Duffy, Professor A. Edwards, Mr. R. Edwards, Professor Freebairn, Dr. M.S.J. Gani, Professor C. Gibbs, Dr. J. Grant, Professor R.H.J. Grimshaw, Ms M. Guli, Dr. E. Gullone, Professor J.D. Hamill, Mr. B.T. Harding, Professors J. Harris, M.T.W. Hearn, A. Henry, M.E. Holman, T. Hore, W.R. Jackson, R.A. Jarvis, R. Jones, F.W. Kent, M.L. King, Mr. B.A. Knox, Dr. K. Langfield-Smith, Professor E.M. Laurenson, Mr. E. Lim, Mr. D. Lowe, Professors S. Marshall, W.H. Melbourne, J.O. Miller, Assoc. Professor D. Muschamp, Professor P. Nagley, Assoc. Professor J.N. O'Neill, Professors R.J. Pargetter, C.G. Peirson, J.R. Pilbrow, R. Porter, C. Probyn, M. Quartly, Dr. A.C. Romano, Professors P.O. Rossiter, R.J.W. Selleck, Mr.. G.G. Shanks, Professors M. Skully, R.H. Snape, A. Sohal, P. Spearritt, P.J. Thomson, G.D. Thorburn, T.J. Triggs, M.L. Wahlqvist, E.H. Walters, J.W. Warren, R.T. White, J. Williamson.
Apologies were received from: Ms M. Anderson, Professor J. Bigelow, Dr. J. Brien, Assoc. Professor R.A.R. Bywater, Professor R.A. Cas, Assoc. Professor J.D. Cashion, Professor R. Coppel, Mr. J. Glover, Dr. I.P. Griffith, Mr. R.J. Hartshorn, Mr. P. Jones, Professors M.J. Kartomi, J.J. McNeil, M. Neave, S. Ricketson, H. Schmidt, P.J. Stewart, T.R. Threadgold, B.J. Tonge, G. Tucker, Assoc. Professor W. Veit., Assoc. Professor I.D.S. Ward, Professor C.R. Williams.
In attendance: Ms J Dunn - Secretary.
Observers: Professor R. Axford (Nursing), Dr. M. Clayton (DEEB), Ms. M. Clarke (Secretariat), Mrs. C.H. Ho (SWAS), Dr. M. Evans (SWAS), and Ms. A. Bardoel (SWAS), Ms E. Anderson, Dr. G. Baldwin, and Ms V. Kelly (V-C's Office).
MINUTES
*1. NOTICE OF MOTION : APPROVAL OF STEERING COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS
The Steering Committee's recommendations were adopted for all items other than those starred.
2. MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of Academic Board Meeting No. 6/94 held on 31 August 1994
The Minutes of Academic Board Meeting No. 6/94 were approved.
3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF ACADEMIC BOARD
3.1 Matters Arising from Meeting No. 6/94 held on 31 August 1994
3.1.1 Matters Reported to Council
Circulated (p1738-1741).
The Academic Board noted the action taken by Council on matters reported to the Board.
(File 93/1866)
4. REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
*4.1 Professional Development Centre
Circulated (p1743-1747).
The Chairman read out a suggested amendment to the membership of Secretary the Professional Development Centre Advisory Committee as proposed on p 1747. It was proposed to include an undergraduate and a postgraduate student nominated by the newly formed Monash University Federation of Student Organisations (MUFSO) in lieu of the MAS and MPA representatives. Professor Chubb said that MUFSO would be asked to advise what method would be used to nominate the students. The Academic Board approved the Terms of Reference of the Professor Hore Professional Development Centre, subject to the substitution of "an undergraduate and a postgraduate nominated by the Monash Federation of Student Organisations" for "nominee from the MAS" and "nominee from the MAPS".
(File 94/1222)
*4.2 Honorary Degrees 1995
The Chairman read out the names of the candidates nominated for honorary degrees in 1995.
The Academic Board noted the names of candidates nominated for Secretary honorary degrees in 1995.
(File 94/0989)
*4.3 Enterprise Bargaining
Professor Chubb informed the Board of the beginning of consultation and negotiations to arrive at an enterprise bargaining agreement which would cover all academic and general staff. He outlined the ways which Monash staff would be regularly informed of progress and would have an input to the issues to be discussed, and indicated that a program and timetable would soon be known for the process, which was likely to be complex and protracted. In response to a query about the nature of an "enterprise", Professor Chubb said he hoped for a university wide system which allowed individual units to operate with some flexibility.
The Academic Board noted the information provided by the Acting Vice-Chancellor on enterprise bargaining.
5. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF DEANS
Circulated (p1749-1750)
*5.1 Policy on Research Centres
Circulated (p1751-1755).
Noting that other kinds of centres exist in the University, and that the development of a similar document relating to these was foreshadowed, the Steering Committee had suggested an addition to the third page of the document. Professor Darvall read out a second amendment to the document based on a suggestion from the General Manager.
The Academic Board adopted the Policy on Research Centres at Professor Monash University for referral to Council, subject to the extension Darvall of dot point 2 on p.3 of the document to include "without prejudice to the other academic activities in the University" and to the addition of the sentence "Any exceptions to these provisions must in all cases be approved by the Vice-Chancellor after consultation with the relevant deans" at the end of the document.
(File 94/1194)
5.2 Chair of Journalism
Circulated (p1756)
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal Secretary to advertise a Chair of Journalism in the Faculty of Arts.
(File 94/1291)
5.3 Chairs of Education
5.3.1 Chair of Educational Policy and Administration
Circulated (p1757)
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the Secretary proposal to advertise and fill a Chair of Journalism in the Faculty of Arts.
(File 94/1292)
*5.3.2 Chair of Science and Technology Education
Circulated (p1758).
The Dean of Education, Professor White, suggested an amendment to the recommendation of the Committee of Deans, which was accepted by the Board.
The Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the Secretary advertising and filling of a chair in the Faculty of Education, in Science and Technology Education, noting that the procedure was to take account of relevant recommendations from the current review of the Faculty of Science.
(File 94/1295)
6. REPORT OF THE FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Circulated (p1760-1761).
The Report of Meeting 3/94 of the Board of the of Computing and Information Technology was received and noted.
6.1 Faculty Nominee on the University Wide associate Professor/Readership Promotions Committee
The Academic Board endorsed the appointment of Professor D. Mr. K. Hobbs Arnott, Head of the Department of Information Systems as the nominee of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology to the University's Readership/Associate Professorship Committee.
(File 88/2209)
6.2 Membership of the Academic Board
The Academic Board noted the appointment of Ms D. Ceddia to a Secretary casual vacancy on the Academic Board.
(File 94/1041)
*6.3 Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology
In considering the proposed change of title of this school, the Board's attention was drawn to inconsistencies in the placement of the campus name in titles of schools in the various faculties.
(File 94/1136)
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the renaming Secretary of the Computing Division at Gippsland campus as the Gippsland University School of Computing and Information Technology from 1 January 1995, Solicitor and agreed that the titles of all campus based schools would have the name of the campus first.
7. REPORT OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE
The Report of Meeting 6/94 of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine was received and noted.
Circulated (p1763)
7.1 Faculty Board Membership
7.1.1 Undergraduate Students
The Academic Board approved for the submission to Council the Secretary recommendation that Science students be represented on the Faculty University Board as follows: Solicitor 2 students from second year 2 students from third year 2 students from the fourth Honours year provided each student is taking one subject from the Faculty of Medicine, and will be elected for a period of one year.
(File 87/0301)
7.1.2 Postgraduate Students
The Academic Board noted the change to the category of Secretary postgraduate students who are eligible for membership of Faculty University Board. Solicitor
(File 87/0301)
7.2 Professor/Director of Cardiovascular Medicine
Circulated (p1765-1768)
The Academic Board approved in principle the advertisement of the Secretary post of Professor/Director of Cardiovascular medicine to be fully funded by the Alfred Hospital and to be located within the University Department of Medicine.
(File 94/1309)
8. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Circulated (p1770-1771)
The Report of Meeting 5/94 of the Board of the Faculty of Science was received and noted.
8.1 Chair in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Circulated (p1772-1775)
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the draft Secretary advertisement for the position of Chair of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
(File 94/1338)
8.2 Head and Deputy Head, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
The Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the Secretary appointment of Dr. M. Clayton as Head, and Dr. S. Lake as Deputy Head of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology for the period 1 September 1994 to 1 June 1995.
(File 87/0244)
8.3 Minute of Appreciation - Professor I.D. Rae
Circulated (p1776-1777).
The Academic Board received and noted the Minute of Appreciation Dr. Rodan for Professor I.D. Rae.
*9. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ASSOCIATE DEANS (RESEARCH)
Circulated (p1779-1782).
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) had been invited to speak. He provided the Board with background to items of Proceedings on p 1781-1782.
The Academic Board received and noted the Reports of the Meetings of the Committee of Associate Deans (Research) held on 27 July and 24 August 1994, and noted the information provided by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development).
10. REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
10.1 Committee of Associate Deans (Teaching) [CADeT]
Circulated (p1802-1803).
The Academic Board received the report of the Committee of Ms Brooks Associate Deans (Teaching) [CADeT] and approved the Terms of Reference for CADeT (included in the Report).
(File 94/0985)
*10.2 Subject Quota Procedures
At the suggestion of Professor Chubb, the second recommendation of the Education Committee was amended so that the delegation would be to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor only.
Taking into account the suggestion of Professor Chubb, the Ms Brooks Academic Board approved the following recommendations of the Secretary Education Committee: 1. That Faculties submit their proposed subject quotas to the Education Committee for consideration; 2. That Academic Board request Council to delegate to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor the authority to approve subject quotas; and 3. That Education Committee report annually to Academic Board concerning quota approvals made in the preceding twelve months, for submission to Council for information.
(File 88/0957)
10.3 Faculty of Arts
10.3.1 Bachelor of Arts (Human Services)
The Academic Board approved the proposal to alter the title of Secretary the existing Bachelor of Arts (Human Services) to Bachelor of Human University Services. Solicitor
(File 93/0327)
10.3.2 Re-Organisation Of Master of Arts Part I
The Academic Board approved the proposal to re-organise the two Secretary existing streams of the Master of Arts offered by the Centre for University Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies, by allowing the Solicitor students in Part I to take subjects formerly available only to students in Part II.
(File 88/1921)
10.3.3 New Subject Proposals for 1995
The Academic Board approved the subject proposals as listed, Ms Brooks subject to the submission by the Faculty of Arts to the Academic Secretary Board of the credit point value and year level of each subject.
(File 89/1470)
CLT5290/CLM4290 Reading Irigaray
ENV8380 Environment and Health
FRMxxxx Writing Practices/Reading Theories Ponge's Writing and Literary Theory
AST5xxx/CLC5xxx/HSY4xxx/PLT4xxx "Being American": The Construction of a National Identity
MCM5004 Cultural Policy and Institutions.
10.3.4 New stream in American Studies in Master of Arts
Circulated (p1804-1805).
The Academic Board approved the proposal to establish a new Secretary stream, American Studies, in the existing Master of Arts. University Solicitor (File 93/0597)
10.3.5 Disestablishment of subjects
The Academic Board approved the proposal to disestablish the Secretary subjects listed. Ms Brooks
CLT5200 Structuralism and Semiotics
CLT5210 Poststructuralism
CLT5260 Feminist Critical Theory
CLT5310 Non-Western Popular Culture
10.3.4 Amendment to title of Master of Arts stream.
The Faculty of Arts recommended that the stream within the existing Master of Arts known as Museum Studies Material Culture be renamed to reflect a change in emphasis.
The Academic Board approved the amendment to the title of an Secretary existing stream within the Master of Arts degree, from Museum University Studies Material Culture to Museum Studies and Cultural Studies. Solicitor
(File 88/1921)
10.3.5 Master of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Academic Board approved the proposal to alter the title of Secretary the existing Master of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Master of Arts University (Foreign Affairs and Trade), as specified by the Department of Solicitor Foreign Affairs and Trade.
(File 94/0984)
10.3.6 Graduate Diploma in Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Academic Board approved the proposal to alter the title of Secretary the Graduate Diploma in Foreign Affairs and Trade to Graduate University Diploma of Arts (Foreign Affairs and Trade), as specified by the Solicitor Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
(File 94/0984)
10.4 Faculty of Business and Economics
10.4.1 Master of Business (Manufacturing/Operations Management)
The Academic Board approved the proposal to alter the title of Secretary Master of Business (Manufacturing/Operations Management) to Master University of Business (Operations Management). Solicitor
(File 93/1194)
10.4.2 Master of Business Administration (Accounting)
Circulated (p1806-1813).
The Academic Board approved the proposal to establish a Master of Secretary Business Administration (Accounting). University Solicitor (File 89/1779)
10.4.3 Graduate Diploma in Advanced Accounting
Circulated (p1814-1820).
The Academic Board approved the proposal to establish a Graduate Secretary Diploma in Advanced Accounting. University Solicitor (File 89/1470)
10.4.4 New subject proposals for 1995
The Academic Board approved the subject proposals proposed by the Secretary Faculty of Business and Economics. Ms Brooks (File 89/1779)
MKT6xxx Banking and Financial Services Marketing
MGM6xxx Introduction to Systems Thinking
ECO1000 Economics
ECO1010 Economics
MBAxxxx Business Accounting I: Concepts and Techniques
MBAxxxx Strategic Policy and Entrepreneurship
MBAxxxx Financial Reporting and Statement Analysis
MBAxxxx Business Accounting II: Strategic Issues
MBAxxxx Management Auditing
MBAxxxx International Accounting and Finance
MBAxxxx Advanced Applied Corporate Finance
MBAxxxx Advanced Business Information Systems
MBAxxxx Advanced Business Taxation
MBAxxxx Advanced Business Law
MBAxxxx CPA Core I
MBAxxxx CPA Core II
MBAxxxx CPA Auditing
MBAxxxx CPA - Management Accounting
MBAxxxx CPA: Taxation
MBAxxxx CPA Treasury
10.5 Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
10.5.1 Graduate Diploma in Business Systems
The Academic Board approved the proposal to offer the existing Secretary Graduate Diploma in Business Systems by distance education in University Singapore. Solicitor
(File 90/1607)
10.5.2 New Subject proposal for 1995
The Academic Board approved the new subject SYS3214 Strategic Secretary Inter-Organisational Systems. Ms Brooks
(File 90/0818)
10.5.3 Amendments to existing subjects
The Academic Board approved the proposals to alter existing Secretary subjects offered by the Faculty of Computing and Information Ms Brooks Technology as listed.
(File 90/0818)
SYS2190 Systems Prototyping - Change from 3 to 4 points
SYS2170 Project Management - Change to BUS2170/BUS2174/BUS2176 Project Management (the different codes indicate different degree program enrolments and different assessment levels)
BUS2071/BUS4071 Systems Analysis and Design - Change to SYS2071/SYS4071 Systems Analysis and Design (the different codes indicate different degree program enrolments and different assessment levels)
COT3500 Computer Technology Project - Change from 8 to 12 points
10.5.4 Quota recommendations
The Academic Board approved the subject quotas proposed by the Secretary Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, noting the recommendation to Council under item 10.2.
(File 88/0957)
COT2004 Data Communications and Networks - 45 students
COT2030 Input Output Technology - 45 students
COT2040 Comparative Operating Systems - 45 students
COT2200 Security and Privacy - 45 students
CFR3500 Industrial Experience - 10 students (Summer semester)
10.5.5 Amendment to Prerequisites
Circulated (p1823).
The Academic Board approved the proposed amendments to the Secretary prerequisite list for the Bachelor of Computing. Ms Brooks
(File 94/0536)
10.6 Faculty of Education
10.6.1 New subject proposals for 1995
The Academic Board approved the new subjects proposed by the Secretary Faculty of Education. Ms Brooks
(File 91/1694)
EDN3345 Human Biology 5: The Human Species I
EDN3355 Human Biology 6: The Human Species II
*10.7 Faculty of Medicine
Professor Axford had been invited to speak to the Board about developments in Nursing. She provided the Board with brief background to the course proposals.
10.7.1 Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Perioperative)
Circulated (p1824-1833).
The Academic Board approved the proposal to establish a new Secretary course, to be titled Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Perioperative). University Solicitor
(File 89/1470)
10.7.2 Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Critical Care)
Circulated (p1834-1845).
The Academic Board approved the proposal to establish a new Secretary course, to be titled Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Critical Care). University Solicitor
(File 89/1470)
10.7.3 Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
Circulated (p1846-1869).
The Academic Board approved the proposal to establish a new Secretary course, to be titled Graduate Diploma of Midwifery. University Solicitor (File 89/1470)
10.7.4 New Subject Proposals for 1995
The Academic Board approved the new subjects proposed by the Secretary Sub-Faculty of Nursing. Ms Brooks (File 88/0709)
CNS6101 Research Utilisation
CNS6201 Health, Caring, Environment and Technology
CNS6202 Research in Health Care Environments
CNS6301 Advanced Pathophysiology
CNS6401 Critical Care Concepts 1
CNS6402 Critical Care Concepts 2
CNS6501 Emergency Nursing 1
CNS6502 Emergency Nursing 2
CNS6511 Nephrology Nursing 1
CNS6512 Nephrology Nursing 2
CNS6521 Intensive Care Nursing 1
CNS6522 Intensive Care Nursing 2
CNS6531 Cardiac Nursing 1
CNS6532 Cardiac Nursing 2
CNS6302 Nature and Science of Midwifery
CNS6551 Normal Process of Childbirth 1
CNS6552 Normal Process of Childbirth 2
CNS6553 Midwifery Practice Issues: Clients at Risk A
CNS6554 Midwifery Practice Issues: Clients at Risk B
CNS6403 Perioperative Nursing of Adults and Children
CNS6404 Anaesthetic and Post Anaesthetic Nursing Principles and Practices
CNS6541 Perioperative Nursing Subspecialty A
CNS6542 Perioperative Nursing Subspecialty B
10.7.5 Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Primary Health Care)
The Academic Board approved the proposal to alter the title of Secretary the existing Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Primary Health Care) to University Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Community Health). Solicitor
(File 88/0709)
10.8 Faculty of Science
10.8.1 New Subject proposal for 1995
The Academic Board approved the new subject BIO1042 Environmental Secretary Biology. Ms Brooks
(File 90/2115)
10.8.2 Amendment to Course Structure
The Academic Board approved the amendment to the first year Secretary structure of the Bachelor of Science (Biomedical), to comprise the University subjects listed. Solicitor
(File 90/2115)
BIO1011/1032
CHM1011/1022
MAT1060
BIO1022 and/or PHS1031
Plus one or two (as appropriate) optional semester subjects from the Bachelor of Science First Schedule, Group One.
11. REPORT OF THE EXCLUSION APPEALS COMMITTEE
A document had been circulated (p1871).
The Report of Meeting 12/94 of the Exclusion Appeals Committee of Academic Board was received and noted.
11.1 Hearing of Appeals
The Academic Board noted that the Exclusion Appeals Panel constituted on 11 September 1994 upheld the appeals of two students against exclusion from the degree of Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), Peninsula Campus, and that in future no students would be excluded by faculties after semester examinations.
(File 91/1424)
12. REPORT OF THE MONASH ORIENTATION SCHEME FOR ABORIGINES (MOSA) COMMITTEE
Circulated (p1873-1874).
12.1 Receipt of Report
The Academic Board received and noted the Report of the Monash Orientation Scheme for Aborigines Committee Meeting no. 3/94 held on 8 September 1994.
(File 94/0122)
12.2 Appointment of Acting Chairman
The Academic Board noted the appointment of Professor J.L.C. Ms Chatterton Chipman as Acting Chairman of the MOSA Committee for Semester I, 1995, while the current Chair was on study leave.
(File 94/0122)
12.3 Spelling of the Word `Koorie'
The Academic Board noted the resolution of the Victorian Ms Chatterton Aboriginal Education Association Inc that the word `Koorie' be spelt with an `e'.
(File 93/1521
13. REPORT OF THE 13TH OSCAR MENDELSOHN LECTURE
Circulated (p1876-1877).
The Report of the 13th Oscar Mendelsohn Lecture held on Tuesday, 28 June 1994 was received and noted.
(File 88/0875)
14. REPORT OF THE PhD AND SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE
Circulated (p1879).
(File 93/0462)
*14.1 HECS Exemption Policy
Invited to speak to the Board, the Chair of the PhD and Scholarships Committee, Professor King, informed members of the proposed principles to be used in allocating among postgraduate students the decreased number of HECS exemptions available. He explained that addition of the four year maximum had resulted from advice from the Academic Board at a previous meeting. Professor King emphasised the discretion faculties would have in allocating the remainder of the exemptions after the central allocation had taken place.
The Academic Board approved the proposal of the PhD and Scholarships Ms Herman Committee that centrally allocated HECS exemptions be restricted to full-time PhD candidates who have not exceeded four years of full-time equivalent candidature.
(File 88/3158)
15. 1995 DATES
15.1 Graduation Dates 1995
Circulated (p1881-1882).
The Academic Board approved the proposed dates for graduation Mrs. Linsten ceremonies on the Clayton Campus in 1995.
(File 94/0891)
15.2 Meeting Dates: Council, Academic Board and Education Committee
Circulated (p1883).
The Academic Board approved the draft schedule of meeting dates Secretary for Council, Academic Board and the Education Committee for 1995. Ms Brooks
(Files 90/0814, 90/1726, 93/1941)
16. DEANS ANNUAL REPORTS TO COUNCIL
*16.1 Report of the Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
Circulated (p1885-1898).
Asked to speak to his Report, Professor Bellamy identified some of the Faculty's successes, especially in research developments, and mentioned the matter of first year attrition rates. Professor Chubb advised members that this matter was to be addressed across the University in the new year.
The Academic Board received and noted the Annual Report to Council Secretary of the Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology for 1993, and noted the information provided by Professor Bellamy at the Meeting.
(File 91/1500)
*16.2 Report of the Dean of the Victorian College of Pharmacy
Circulated (p1899-1908).
Asked to speak to his Report, Professor Chapman mentioned in particular the quality and profile of the Pharmacy College's student base and its substantial research funding.
The Academic Board received and noted the Annual Report to Council Secretary of the Dean of the Victorian College of Pharmacy for 1993, and noted the information provided by Professor Chapman at the Meeting.
(File 91/1500)
17. LEGISLATION
17.1 Courses and Degrees Legislation: tabled items
The University Solicitor had prepared legislation in accordance with instructions from the appropriate faculties, to implement proposals previously approved by the Academic Board. A copy of the following legislation was tabled for perusal by members of the Board:
Faculty of Science (Amendment No.13) (Bachelor of Science) Regulations
Faculty of Science (Amendment No.14) (Bachelor of Science) Regulations
Faculties (Amendment No.125) Regulations
The Board was asked to note that in future the Steering Committee would examine all legislation and would inform the Board of what items have been seen, drawing attention to any matters needing consideration, especially in relation to the policies previously approved by the Board.
The Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the tabled Courses and Degrees legislation relating to proposals approved at Secretary previous meetings of the Board.
(File 90/0846)
17.2 Statute 6.2 - Exclusion for Unsatisfactory Progress (Amendment No. 8) Statute
A draft amendment to Statute 6.2 had been circulated along with an explanatory memorandum (p1910).
The Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the draft Secretary Statute 6.2 - Exclusion for Unsatisfactory Progress (Amendment No.8) Statute.
(87/0041)
*18. ACADEMIC BOARD MEMBERSHIP
The Board of the Faculty of Arts had notified the Secretary of two nominations to casual vacancies.
The Academic Board noted the appointment made by the Board of the Secretary Faculty of Arts of Associate Professor D. Muschamp and Dr. N. White Mr. Sebo to the Academic Board, and the Dean's advice that gender balance policy had been taken into account.
(File 94/1041)
19. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
19.1 Honorary Degrees Committee
A vacancy existed for appointment by Academic Board of one member and one alternate on the Honorary Degrees Committee.
The Academic Board approved the appointment of Professor R. Axford Mrs. Linsten to the Honorary Degrees Committee and of Professor T. Threadgold as her alternate.
(File 88/2436)
19.2 Performing and Creative Arts Committee
Following the resignation of Dr. K. Ralston as the Academic Board representative on the Performing and Creative Arts Committee, a new representative was appointed by the Board.
The Academic Board appointed Ms M. Anderson as its representative Mr. Gregory on the Performing and Creative Arts Committee, replacing Dr. K. Ralston.
(File 93/1166)