Minutes of Academic Board Meeting No. 3/95 held on Wednesday, 26 April 1995 at 2.15 pm in the Council Room, University Offices, Building 3.1, Clayton Campus.
There were present:
Vice-Chancellor Professor M.I. Logan - presiding, Dr. K. Amarasekara, Professor D. Angell, Mr. P. Annal, Professor D.R. Arnott, Mr. C. Avram, Professors C.J. Bellamy, J. Bigelow, M.L. Brisk, R. Brown, Assoc. Professors R.A.R. Bywater, J.D. Cashion, Ms D. Ceddia, Professors P. Chandler, C. Chapman, J.L.C. Chipman, M. Clayton, M.G. Clyne, Ms O. Cornelius, Professors R. Coppel, P.LeP. Darvall, Assoc. Professor E. Duffy, Professor A.R. Edwards, Dr. M.S.J. Gani, Professor C. Gibbs, Mr. J. Glover, Professor R.H.J. Grimshaw, Ms M. Guli, Professor J.D. Hamill, Mr. B.T. Harding, Professors M.E. Holman, T. Hore, W.R. Jackson, R.A. Jarvis, M.J. Kartomi, F.W. Kent, M.L. King, Mr. B.A. Knox, Ms T. Kovac, Dr. K. Langfield-Smith, Professor E.M. Laurenson, Mr. E. Lim, Professor S. Marshall, Ms P. McGarrity, Professors M. Neave, I. Nicholls, R.J. Pargetter, J.R. Pilbrow, R. Porter, C. Probyn, M. Quartly, J. Redmond, Mr M. Rolls, Dr J. Rood, Professors P.O. Rossiter, A. Russell, H. Schmidt, R.J.W. Selleck, Mr G.G. Shanks, Dr A.R. Shorten, Professors M. Skully, P. Steele, T.R. Threadgold, T.J. Triggs, Assoc. Professor W.Veit, Mr P.B. Wade, Professors M.L. Wahlqvist, E.H. Walters, Assoc. Professor I.D.S. Ward, Professors J.W. Warren, L.H.T. West, Dr N. White, Professors R.T. White and C.R. Williams.
Apologies were received from: Ms H. Anderson, Ms M. Anderson, Professor D. Barkla, Dr. J.E. Brien, Dr. G.K. Cambrell, Ms M. Drysdale, Mr. R. Edwards, Dr. E. Gullone, Professor J. Harris, Mr R.J. Hartshorn, Professors M.T.W. Hearn, A. Henry, Assoc. Professor M. Hooper, Professors R. Jones, J.O. Miller, P. Nagley, C.G. Peirson, B. Reed, S. Ricketson, Dr. A.C. Romano, Professors G.W. Smith, P.J. Stewart, P. Tharenou, Mr S. Thillianathan, and Professor P.J. Thomson.
In attendance: Ms J Dunn - Secretary.
Observers: Ms E. Anderson, Professor A.J. Anderson, Dr G. Baldwin, Dr S. Matchett, and Dr T. Stokes.
The Steering Committee had met on 19 April 1995 in the James McNeill Room at 9.00am. Present were Professor M.I. Logan, Mr B.A. Knox and Professors A.R. Edwards and J.R. Pilbrow.
Apologies were received from: Professors J.O. Miller.
Present by invitation were: Professors J.L.C. Chipman, P. LeP Darvall and R.J. Pargetter.
In attendance were: Ms O. Cornelius, Ms J. Dunn, and Ms E. Anderson.
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 2/95 held on 15 March 1995 Previously circulated. A student member of the Board queried the word "may" in the recorded resolution of the Board concerning the savings of rights provision in course regulations, under item 4.1 on page 3 of the Minutes of the previous Meeting. Although it was recalled that the Board had intended to use "may permit" rather than "shall permit", the Vice-Chancellor asked the Secretary to list the matter for discussion at Meeting 4/95. The Board approved the Minutes of Meeting 2/95. |
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| 3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 3.1 Items of Interest to the Academic Board from Council Meeting No 2/95 held on 15 March 1995 (Circulated p329) RECOMMENDATION: The Academic Board noted the action taken by Council on matters reported by the Board. |
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| 4. MATTERS REFERRED BACK TO ACADEMIC BOARD 4.1 Council Name Changes to Faculty Schools On the recommendation of the Academic Board, on 20 December 1994 Council agreed to the principle that titles of all campus based schools include the name of the campus first. The Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics asked Council to reconsider this decision (attached memorandum dated 12 January 1995). Before Council reconsidered the matter, the Academic Registrar referred it to the Academic Board for advice. The Steering Committee had suggested that the views of faculties be sought, and Professor Pargetter had offered to arrange this consultation. The Academic Board noted the action of the Steering Committee in asking that faculties be consulted and a discussion paper prepared on titles of campus based schools, for the next meeting of the Board. (File 90/1044) |
Secretary Mr Gregory |
| *5. REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR 5.1 1995 Quality Submission and Visit The Vice-Chancellor advised the Board that the visit of the Quality review panel was to take place on 11 August. He said that he expected faculties and departments to take responsibility in the process of preparation of the University's quality portfolio and in guaranteeing the quality of outcomes. In response to a question, Professor Darvall assured the Board that his office was taking the role of overseeing the process by providing checklists and guidelines for faculty research management plans. A request for information about community service activities had already been sent to faculties. Professor Darvall confirmed that the Library would be expected to contribute concerning research infrastructure. He also said that a weekend retreat was planned for 3 and 4 June to inform the 50 or so key participants, in a similar format to last year's. A suggestion was made that various methodologies for measuring research outcomes be examined for their usefulness in the Monash presentation. In relation to the $4.85 million which Monash had received as a result of round 2 of the Quality review, Professor Logan outlined the broad principles he intended to use to guide distribution. He mentioned that DITS, the proposed Multimedia Centre, distance education, and teaching facilities would receive funding, with opportunity also to recognise initiatives. In response to a question, Professor Logan said he would consider the need for a committee to be set up to assist with the distribution. The Academic Board noted the advice provided by the Vice-Chancellor and Professor Darvall on the scheduled visit of the Quality review panel and its focus. (File 95/0515) 5.2 Research Professor Darvall spoke to the document prepared by Dr Stokes, Director of Research Services (p 337), to be included as an introduction to the research policy section of the Education and Research Policies handbook. He said that the document was intended to spell out clearly the responsibilities and the major issues in research management rather than define prescriptive plans or set targets for faculties and departments. Summarising the Monash approach to research, Professor Darvall said that although research management was a centralised concept the University was intentionally focussing on the role of faculties. Professor Darvall asked the Board to approve the document subject to any further additions or changes suggested by members. The Academic Board approved the document prepared by the Director, Research Services for inclusion in the Education and Research Policies handbook, noting that comments and suggestions for the final copy could be made by members of the Board up until 28 April 1995. (File 93/1694) 5.3 Directions for the Future The Vice-Chancellor referred the Board to the document on page 377 of the Agenda, attached to the Report of the Committee of Deans. He advised members that a draft statement on future directions for the University would be circulated for comment before the next meeting of the Board, with a view to publication by July. The Academic Board noted outline on page 377 and the Vice-Chancellor's advice on the preparation of a statement on future directions for the University. (File 95/0662) 5.4 Enterprise Bargaining Professor Darvall said that there was nothing in particular to report on enterprise bargaining. (File 94/1560) |
Professor Logan Professor Darvall Dr Stokes Professor Darvall Dr Stokes Vice-Chancellor |
*6. THE VICE-CHANCELLORSHIP
(Circulated p349).
Professor Logan reported that the Chancellor had sought his views on the nature of consultation to take place concerning the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor in 1997. He advised the Board that he favoured an elected delegation from the Academic Board who would consult widely before meeting with the Chancellor. Professor Logan said that the Steering Committee had felt that a specification of various categories of nominees - students, professors, academic non- professors, laboratory based and non laboratory based faculties, campus representatives, etc - was not practical and could be counter-productive. In response to a question he confirmed that a student could stand and be elected.
The Academic Board:
noted the information provided by the Chancellor, and orally by the Vice-Chancellor, on the action being taken to fill the Vice-Chancellorship in 1997;
approved the conduct of an election by and from the current membership of the Board of a delegation of five to meet with the Chancellor concerning the filling of the Vice- Chancellorship in 1997; and
asked that the five prospective delegates consult widely across campuses and faculties.
(File 89/0581)
Manager
University
Secretariat
7. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF DEANS
(Circulated p353-429).
That the Report of Meetings held on 21 March and 10 April 1995 of the Committee of Deans be received and noted.
Attachments
*7.1 Review of Staff Selection and Associated Policies and Procedures (Proceedings No 3)
The Board's attention was drawn to the current entry in the Staff Handbook (page 379) and a relevant document on equal opportunity in staff selection forwarded by the Committee of Deans (page 392). Professor Darvall advised the Board that, as a result of recent discussions at meetings of the Board and the Committee of Deans, the relevant sections in the Staff Handbook were being amended to take account of the equal opportunity considerations outlined in the Vice-Chancellor's memorandum of 24 May 1993.
The Academic Board noted the documents and advice on work in progress to amend the sections in the Staff Handbook relating to staff selection and associated policies and procedures.
(File 95/0309) Ms Cornelius
Ms Hateley
*7.2 Attendance by Academic Staff at Graduation Ceremonies (Proceedings No 9)
The Academic Registrar was asked to advise the Academic Board on current procedures for inviting academic staff to the appropriate graduation ceremonies. In her response, Ms Cornelius mentioned approval of the dates by the Board and Council, the distribution of Principal Dates chart, notices sent to deans and heads of departments and schools, and contact made routinely with faculty offices two or three days before each ceremony.
The Academic Board noted the information provided by the Academic Registrar concerning the procedures for notifying and inviting academic staff to the appropriate graduation ceremonies.
(File 94/0822)
Ms Cornelius
Ms Linsten
8. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
8.1 Report of Meeting 1/94
(Circulated p433-434).
That the Report of Meeting 1/95 held on 15 February 1995 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics be received and noted.
8.1.1 Change of Department Name
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal that the department formed from the merger of the former Department of Management and Syme Department of Management be called the Department of Business Management.
(File 92/1360)
8.1.2 Membership - Faculty Board
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal that the membership provisions for the Board of the Faculty be amended to include one international student representative in addition to the existing provision for seven undergraduate and two postgraduate students.
(File 93/1071)
8.1.3 Term of Office - Faculty Board
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council that the present term of office on the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics be extended from 30 June 1995 to 31 December 1995 to bring the term into line with those of other faculties and with the provisions of Statute 2.3.
(File 93/1071)
8.2 Report of Meeting 2/95
(Circulated p435-436).
The Report of Meeting 2/95 held on 15 March 1995 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics was received and noted.
8.2.1 New Prize
The Academic Board approved the offering of a new prize of $100 and two books by the Addison Wesley Publishing Company, to be awarded to the best Macroeconomics student in the Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) course.
(File 94/1539)
Ms Pilgrim
Secretary
Ms Pilgrim
Secretary
Ms Pilgrim
Secretary
Ms Pilgrim
Secretary
9. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
(Circulated p439-440).
The Report of Meeting 1/95 held on 1 March 1995 of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering was received and noted.
9.1 Appointment of Associate Dean
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the appointment of Professor W H Melbourne as Associate Dean in the Faculty of Engineering to 30 June 1995 to fill the casual vacancy which arose when Professor W A Brown stepped down from the position.
(File 90/0413)
9.2 Membership of the Faculty Board: Appointment of Another Professor in a Multichair Department
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the appointment of Professor G K Egan as membership of the Engineering Faculty Board to 31 December 1995 to fill a casual vacancy for a professor of the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering due to the resignation of Professor R A Jarvis.
(File 88/1044)
*9.3 Satisfaction of University Entrance Requirements through the Academic Board
(Circulated p441-443).
The Board was advised that Section 2 of Statute 6.1.1 stated as follows:
"2. The Academic Board may, in circumstances it considers exceptional -2.1 on the recommendation of the faculty board of a faculty, and subject to any conditions specified, deem a person to have satisfied the entrance requirements of the university..."
Responding to a question from the Vice-Chancellor, the Dean advised the Board that the Faculty Board had approved this recommendation without debate.
The Academic Board approved, in accordance with section 2 of Statute 6.1.1 University entrance and admission to courses, the recommendation that Ms Jennifer Shu Chia-Chun be deemed to have satisfied the entrance requirements of the University.
(File 95/0259)
*9.4 Reappointment of a Fellow of the Faculty
The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering provided orally the name of a Fellow of the Faculty whose reappointment was proposed by the Faculty Board. Professor Brisk said that the Department of Chemical Engineering had greatly benefited from the contribution of the Fellow in the area of his expertise.
The Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the reappointment of a Fellow of the Faculty of Engineering for a further two year term of office to 31 December 1996, in accordance with the procedures outlined in section 1.4.2 of the Staff Handbook.
(File 88/2043)
*9.5 Award of a Posthumous Degree with Honours
Professor Brisk proposed that the recommendation before the Board include the words "with first class honours", in line with the decision made by the Faculty Board.
The Academic Board the proposal that Mr Yong Cher Biau be posthumously awarded the degree of Bachelor of Engineering with first class honours in the field of Chemical Engineering at the Clayton School of Engineering.
(File 89/1421)
Secretary
Mr Secomb
Secretary
Mr Secomb
Mr Secomb
Secretary
Mr Secomb
Mr Secomb
10. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF LAW
10.1 The Sir John Latham Chair of Law
(Circulated p447-448).
Since the previous Academic Board Meeting there had been no meeting of the Board of the Faculty of Law. However as a matter of urgent business, on behalf of the Faculty Board the Dean had approved a proposal to fill the Sir John Latham Chair of Law, which was endorsed by the Committee of Deans on 28 February 1995.
The Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the proposal to advertise and fill the Sir John Latham Chair of Law.
(File 95/0415)
Secretary
Ms Wilson
11. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE
(Circulated p451-453).
The Report of Meeting 2/95 held on Wednesday, 29 March 1995 of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine was received and noted.
(File 87/0301)
12. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE
(Circulated p457-458).
The Report of Meeting 1/95 held on Wednesday, 22 March 1995 of the Board of the Faculty of Science was received and noted.
12.1 Heads of Department and Directors of Centres in the Faculty of Science for 1995
The Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the appointment of Associate Professors M Hooper and P Rayment as Head and Deputy Head respectively of the School of Applied Science, Gippsland, and Dr M Jessell as Deputy Director of the Australian Crustal Research Centre.
(File 87/0517)
12.2 Psychology Advisory Board Membership
The Academic Board approved the appointment of Ms I O'Loughlin, Department of English, Peninsula Campus, to the Psychology Advisory Board replacing Associate Professor B. Costar as the Faculty of Arts representative on the Board.
(File 91/0730)
12.3 Pro-Tem Appointment to Academic Board
The Academic Board noted the appointment of Professor I A Nicholls to Academic Board from 1 January to 30 June 1995 replacing Professor R A F Cas who was on OSP leave.
(File 94/1041)
Dr Rodan
Secretary
Dr Rodan
Dr Rodan
Secretary
13. REPORT OF THE VICTORIAN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
(Circulated p461-464).
The Report of Meeting held on 5 April 1995 of the Victorian College of Pharmacy was received and noted.
13.1 Chair of Medicinal Chemistry
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal of the Victorian College of Pharmacy to advertise and fill the Chair of Medicinal Chemistry vacated by Professor D J Craik on 28 February, which was endorsed by the Committee of Deans on 21 March.
(File 95/0504)
13.2 Establishment of the Title "Teaching Associate"
The Academic Board asked the Faculty Registrar to consult with the Acting Director of Personnel Services concerning the proposal to establish the new title of "Teaching Associate" in the Victorian College of Pharmacy, in the light of the titles which currently exist for the purpose of recognition of professional contribution.
(File 95/0568)
Secretary
Mr Watson
Mr Watson
14. REPORT OF THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
(Circulated p467-470).
The Report of Meeting held on 22 March 1995 of the Admissions Committee was received and noted.
*14.1 University Deferment Policy
Concern was expressed about the proposal to make deferment unconditional, especially when the student might be permitted to determine the timing of commencement and length of the deferment. As Chair of the Admissions Committee, Professor Pargetter explained that the proposal was intended to document the current practice in faculties. He suggested changes to the wording of the recommendation to clarify the policy's limitations. These changes met with approval, and it was agreed that the new wording made the term "unconditionally" redundant.
Noting that all deferment decisions would continue to be made by the faculties, the Academic Board approved the proposal that, for a trial period of one year, all students who wished to defer at the time an offer of a place was made, be permitted to do for one year only.
(File 89/1540)
14.2 Reports on Selection for 1995
(Circulated p471-506).
The Academic Board noted the report from the Manager, Admissions and Records Branch and VTAC Liaison Officer, Mr C T Vernon and noted points made at the Admissions Committee meeting held on 22 March 1995.
(File 95/0258)
Mr Gregory
Mr Vernon
Mr Vernon
*15. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ASSOCIATE DEANS (RESEARCH)
(Circulated p509-511).
At the request of the Steering Committee,Professor Darvall commented briefly on significant points of interest in the report. He mentioned in particular progress with the preparation of a Monash Directory of Expertise, the DEET research data collection for 1995, and the review of research centres which he regarded as an essential input to the Quality visit. Professor Darvall assured the Board of the existence of measures of effectiveness for MRF research grants and travel grants and for ARC small grants. The General Manager was asked to clarify aspects of the change to the threshold for approval of consulting activities by a dean or head of department (under Proceedings No 2).
The Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meetings of Committee of Associate Deans (Research) held on 15 September, 13 October, 17 November, 22 December 1994, 2 February, 9 February and 9 March 1995, and noted the information provided orally by Professor Darvall and Mr Wade.
(File 95/0619)
Professor
Darvall
Ms Kelly
16. REPORT OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
(Circulated p515-516).
The Report of the Extraordinary Meeting 1/95 of the Education Committee held on 16 March 1995 was received and noted.
(File 93/1941)
17. REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
(Circulated p525-608).
The Report of Meeting 2/95 of the Education Committee held on 5 April 1995 was received and noted.
17.1 Course Approvals for 1996
The Dean of Education notified the Board that the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)/Bachelor of Computing course proposal would not be ready in time for the scheduled meetings and asked that it be withdrawn from the list of courses to be entered in the VTAC Guide for 1996 (page 517 of the Agenda).
The Dean of Computing and Information Technology asked that the Bachelor of Arts (Communication)/Bachelor of Computing be added to the list of new double degree programs which were combinations of existing courses, on page 517, to be approved by the Board "in principle".
Discussion on the recommendation drafted by the Steering Committee began with a request for clarification of the circumstances under which the "in principle" approval was to be rescinded by the Board.
The recommendation facing the Board read as follows:
That the Academic Board
approve the course proposals listed below "in principle", subject to the close scrutiny of the Education Committee on 3 May 1995, and of the relevant faculty boards before that date;
note that the proposals will later be submitted for ratification by the Academic Board;
note that proposals which are not endorsed by the Education Committee on 3 May may be withdrawn from the VTAC Guide; and
agree to rescind the "in principle" approval granted by the Board in such cases.
The courses requiring the approval of the Academic Board "in principle", subject to the scrutiny of the Education Committee on 3 May, were then listed.
A number of members expressed concerns about the proposal to approve courses "in principle" when documentation might have been inadequate or when there might have been some doubt about a course being ready in time for the 1996 academic year. In view of the approval processes described in the Education Policy and the VTAC requirement to guarantee approval and viability of courses listed in the VTAC Guide, an amendment to the recommendation was moved to substitute the word "may" with "will" in the third dot point, as originally recommended by the Education Committee. During discussion the Board noted the responsibility of individual deans to guarantee delivery of the courses which were advertised as on offer to prospective students. However the problems with the early deadline for the printing of the Guide were also recognised; new courses might have had general support but their structure and subject details were yet to be finalised. The Vice- Chancellor assured the Board that courses which were not viable for the 1996 year would be deleted in time from the VTAC Guide.
The amendment to the recommendation was voted on and carried.
After the resolution was made, the Vice-Chancellor expressed some concern that he might not have sufficient flexibility in certain exceptional circumstances to vary the final list of courses to be published. He suggested the addition of the following words to the third dot point in the resolution:
"...subject to the Vice-Chancellor having a discretion to approve/disapprove courses in exceptional circumstances. Such cases will be reported to the Academic Board."
The Board agreed to this amendment.
The Academic Board:
approved the course proposals listed below "in principle", subject to the close scrutiny of the Education Committee on 3 May 1995, and of the relevant faculty boards before that date;
noted that the proposals would later be submitted for ratification by the Academic Board;
noted that proposals which were not endorsed by the Education Committee on 3 May would be withdrawn from the VTAC Guide, subject to the Vice-Chancellor having a discretion to approve/disapprove courses in exceptional circumstances. Such cases were to be reported to the Academic Board; and
agreed to rescind the "in principle" approval granted by the Board in cases where proposals were not approved and not included in the VTAC Guide..
New double degree programs which are combinations of existing University courses:
New degree programs or double award programs including a new degree program:
Tagged degree programs - repackaging of existing streams and subjects:
Double award programs - combinations of an existing Monash award and a TAFE course:
(File 95/0311)
Secretary
Secretary
Secretary
Secretary
Ms Brooks
Faculty
Registrars
17.2 Bachelor of Communication
The Academic Board approved the amendments to Bachelor of Communication subjects
listed as follows:
(File 95/0311)
Ms Brooks
17.3 Policy on Induction to Teaching and Learning
(Circulated p535).
The Academic Board noted the proposed Policy on Induction to Teaching and Learning, and that the proposal was also being submitted to the Committee of Deans for consideration.
(File 94/0926)
Professor Hore
Ms Cornelius
17.4 New Course Proposals
The Academic Board noted the information provided by the Education Committee on the subject of the awarding of a second degree for one year's work.
(File 95/0677)
Ms Pilgrim
Ms Brooks
17.4.1 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance)
(Circulated p543-546).
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance).
(File 95/0677)
Secretary
Ms Pilgrim
17.4.2 Bachelor of Commerce (Business Statistics)
(Circulated p547-550).
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Commerce (Business Statistics).
(File 95/0677)
Secretary
Ms Pilgrim
17.4.3 Bachelor of Commerce (Strategic Management)
(Circulated 551-554).
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Commerce (Strategic Management).
(File 95/0677)
Secretary
Ms Pilgrim
17.4.4 Bachelor of Business (International Trade)/Bachelor of Business (Management)
(Circulated 555-562).
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Business (International Trade)/Bachelor of Business (Management).
(File 95/0677)
Secretary
Ms Pilgrim
17.4.5 Bachelor of Business (Management)/Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
(Circulated p563-568).
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Business (Management)/Bachelor of Business (Marketing).
(File 95/0677)
Secretary
Ms Pilgrim
17.4.6 Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Economics
(Circulated 569-572).
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Economics.
(File 95/0677)
Secretary
Ms Pilgrim
17.4.7 Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Systems
(Circulated p573-579).
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Systems.
(File 95/0677)
Secretary
Ms Pilgrim
17.4.8 Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)/Bachelor of Computing
(Circulated p581-591).
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)/Bachelor of Computing.
(File 95/0677)
Secretary
Ms Pilgrim
17.5 Amendments to Existing Courses
17.5.1 Amendment to requirements for Psychology Majors -Gippsland campus
(Circulated p593-597).
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal that
the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Humanities) require a minimum major sequence of 48 points, and 54 points for entry to a fourth year in Psychology; and
the Bachelor of Behavioural Science require a major sequence of 60 points.
(File 95/0677)
Secretary
Mr Sebo
17.5.2 Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
(Circulated p596).
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal to amend the Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology as follows:
In 1995, modify units GSC4108 and GSC4109 Professional Practice A & B, to satisfy the need to include a unit in ethics in professional practice; and
to develop a new 12 point subject and delete the subject Health Psychology from the curriculum for 1996, to satisfy the need for a research subject.
(File 95/0677)
Secretary
Dr Rodan
17.5.3 Bachelor of Arts (Australian Studies)
(Circulated p599).
The Academic Board approved the proposal to include the following subjects in the
Bachelor of Arts (Australian Studies):
(File 95/0677)
Mr Sebo
17.5.4 Graduate Diploma of Business (Accounting)
(Circulated p601-606).
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal to alter the title of the Graduate Diploma of Business (Accounting) to the Graduate Diploma in Accounting, to enable all graduate diplomas in the discipline to use the same title.
(File 95/0677)
Secretary
Ms Pilgrim
17.5.5 Graduate Diploma in Accounting - Course Structure
(Circulated p601-606).
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal that the three Graduate Diplomas in Accounting, offered at the Clayton, Caulfield and Gippsland campuses, have the course structure detailed in the document provided by the Faculty.
(File 95/0677)
Secretary
Ms Pilgrim
17.5.6 Renaming Associate Diplomas
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal to amend the titles of the following Associate Diploma awards, so that:
Associate Diploma of Business (Productivity Management) will become Diploma of Business (Productivity Management);
Associate Diploma of Business (General Administration) will become Diploma of Business (General Administration); and
Associate Diploma in Computing will become Diploma in Computing.
(File 95/0677)
Secretary
Ms Pilgram
17.5.7 Information Studies Major
The Academic Board approved the proposal to establish an Information Studies major
in the Department of Librarianship, Archives and Records consisting of the following
existing subjects:
(File 95/0677)
Mr Hobbs
17.5.8 Bachelor of Business (Multidiscipline)
The Academic Board approved for submission to Council the proposal that the title of the Bachelor of Business (Multidiscipline) be amended to Bachelor of Business.
(File 95/0677)
Secretary
Ms Pilgrim
17.6 New Subject Proposal
The Academic Board approved the subject proposals from the Faculties of Arts,
Business and Economics and Computing and Information Technology as indicated below.
(File 95/0677)
Mr Sebo
Ms Pilgrim
Mr Hobbs
17.7 Amendments to Subjects
The Academic Board approved the proposals to alter existing subjects in the Faculty
of Computing and Information Technology as follows:
(File 95/0677)
Mr Hobbs
17.8 Disestablishment of subjects
The Academic Board approved the proposals to disestablish the subjects in the Faculties of Computing and Information Technology and Business and Economics listed below:
disestablishment of subjects offered by the Peninsula School of Computing - the Faculty is satisfied that no disadvantage to students will ensue.
FIN3721 Public Finance
GBU8023 Advanced Financial Accounting - selected topics from this subject are to be incorporated into GBU8021 Financial Accounting.
(File 95/0677)
Mr Hobbs
Ms Pilgrim
17.9 Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills
(Circulated p607-608).
The Academic Board approved the recommendations made through the Education Committee by the Working Party in Professional Skills of the Faculty of Business and Economics as indicated in the document attached, subject to the following comments:
(regarding recommendation 3iii) the fee structure of any proposed course must be approved by the Finance Committee;
that any required fees be included in the proposed course fee; and
that any course proposal also examine the Distance Education opportunities closely.
(File 95/0677)
Ms Brooks
Mr Gregory
Ms Pilgrim
18. FACULTY HANDBOOK OVERVIEW COMMITTEE
(Circulated p611-612).
The Academic Registrar had been asked to speak to this item, in particular on the availability of handbook information via the computer network and on the free issue of handbooks.
Ms Cornelius informed the Board that faculty handbooks were currently issued free to all commencing undergraduate students. She also said that they could be accessed on the World Wide Web at the Monash Homepage, and that the Office of University Development was considering ways to increase the awareness of the Website.
The Academic Board received and noted the Report of the Meeting of the Faculty Handbook Overview Committee held on 31 March 1995, and noted the information about handbooks provided orally by the Academic Registrar.
(File 94/1224)
Mr Gregory
Ms Cornelius
18.1 Production of 1995 Handbooks
The Academic Board noted the information provided by the Faculty Handbook Overview Committee on the production of 1996 handbooks.
(File 94/1224)
Mr Gregory
18.2 Distance Education
The Academic Board noted that the Distance Education Centre handbook was to be included in the faculty handbook set.
(File 94/1224)
Mr Gregory
18.3 Name of Committee
The Academic Board noted the change of the title of the Faculty Handbook Overview Committee to Course Publications Overview Committee.
(File 94/1224)
Mr Gregory
19. REPORT OF THE GENERAL LIBRARY COMMITTEE
19.1 Receipt of Report Meeting No 4/94
(Circulated p615-616).
The Report of the Meeting of 4/94 of the General Library Committee held on Wednesday, 23 November 1994 was received and noted.
(File 94/0492)
Ms Angus
20. REPORT OF THE MONASH ORIENTATION SCHEME FOR ABORIGINES (MOSA) COMMITTEE
(Circulated p619-637).
The Report of Meeting No 1/95 held on Thursday, 16 March 1995 of the Monash Orientation Scheme for Aborigines (MOSA) Committee was received and noted.
20.1 Receipt of Annual Report
The Academic Board received and noted the Annual Report 1994 of the Monash Orientation Scheme for Aborigines (MOSA) and noted the constructive contribution of the Director, Ms H. Curzon-Siggers.
(File 94/0122)
Ms Chatterton
21. REPORT OF THE PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
(Circulated p641-642).
The Report of Meeting 1/95 held on Wednesday, 1 March 1995 of the Publications Committee was received and noted.
(File 88/1487)
Mr Lucas
| 22. REPORT OF THE PhD AND SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE (Circulated p645-646). The Report of Meeting held on Friday, 3 March 1995 of the PhD and Scholarships Committee was received and noted. |
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| *22.1 Legislation Committee (Proceedings No 3) Professor King was asked to speak on the progress made by the sub-committee regarding the handling of alleged research misconduct by postgraduate students. The Vice- Chancellor and Professor King identified some of the difficulties requiring resolution, and invited comments from members of the Board. The Academic Board noted the work of the PhD and Scholarships Committee on the development of procedures to handle cases of alleged research misconduct by postgraduate students. (File 93/0462) |
Ms Herman Professor King | |
| 23. | REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ANIMAL SERVICES (Circulated p649). The Report of Meeting held on Thursday, 17 November 1994 of the Standing Committee on Animal Services was received and noted. (File 91/0082) |
Ms Andrews |
| 24. ANNUAL REPORTS TO COUNCIL Guidelines for Deans' Annual Reports to Council, approved by Committee of Deans and Council, are attached. |
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| *24.1 Report of the Dean of the Faculty of Education (Circulated p655-670). Asked to speak to his report, Professor White mentioned the positive external review of the Faculty in 1994, the administrative reorganisation, progress with postgraduate enrolment at the Gippsland and Peninsula campuses, and the Faculty's role in educational leadership in the community. The Academic Board received and noted the Report to Council 1994 of the Dean of the Faculty of Education, and noted the information presented orally by Professor White. (File 94/1467) |
Mr Duncan | |
| *24.2 Report of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine (Circulated p671-682)).. Speaking to his report, Professor Porter highlighted the successful use of structured interviews in selection of all school leavers for admission. The Academic Board received and noted the Report to Council 1994 of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and noted the information presented orally by Professor Porter. (File 94/1467) |
Mr Ruck | |
| 24.3 Report of the General Manager (Circulated p683-705). The Academic Board received and noted the Annual Report to of the General Manager 1994. (File 94/740) |
Mr Wade | |
| 24.4 Report of the University Librarian (Circulated p707-729). The Academic Board received and noted the Annual Report of the University Librarian 1994. (File 95/0678) |
Mr Lim | |
| 25. LEGISLATION The University Solicitor had prepared legislation in accordance with instructions from the appropriate faculties, to implement proposals for submission to Council by the Academic Board. A copy of the following items of legislation was tabled for perusal by members of the Board. 25.1 Faculty of Medicine (Amendment No 2 1995) (Master of Public Health) Regulations (File 89/2185) 25.2 Faculty of Medicine (Amendment No 1 1995 (Master of Psychoanalytic Studies) Regulations (File 92/1263) 25.3 Faculty of Computing and Information Technology (Amendment No 1 1995) Regulations (File 95/0626) 25.4 Faculties (Amendment No 1 1995) Regulations (File 93/1631) 25.5 Statute 6.1.2 Courses and Degrees (Amendment No 1 1995) Statute (File 94/1484) 25.6 Statute 6.1.2 Courses and Degrees (Amendment No. 2 1995) Statute (File 94/1484) The Academic Board approved for transmission to Council the above draft statutes and regulations. |
Secretary |
26. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
26.1 General Library Committee
Vacancies had arisen on the General Library Committee due to the resignations of Professors Ogden and Chubb.
(Circulated p735).
The Academic Board nominated Professor E Laurenson to replace Professor Ogden, and Professor J.L.C Chipman to replace Professor Chubb on the General Library Committee.
(File 87/0145)
Ms Angus
26.2 Car Parking Policy Committee
The Director, Facilities Services Division, has requested that Associate Professor John Cashion be nominated as the Academic Board representative on the Car Parking Policy Committee.
The Academic Board nominated Associate Professor John Cashion as the representative of the Academic Board on the Car Parking Policy Committee.
(File 94/1431)
Mr Trembath
26.3 Computing Committee - Chair
The Chair of the Computing Committee was vacant, as a result of the departure of Professor I W Chubb.
The Academic Board nominated Professor L Chipman to the position of Chair of the Computing Committee.
(File 89/0102)
Mr Sheehan
26.4 Committee of Associate Deans (Teaching) - Chair
The Chair of the Committee of Associate Deans (Teaching) is currently vacant, as a result of the departure of Professor I W Chubb.
The Academic Board appointed Professor R Pargetter to the position of Chair of the Committee of Associate Deans (Teaching).
(File 94/0985)
Ms Brooks
26.5 Education Committee - Chair
The Chair of the Education Committee was vacant, as a result of the departure of Professor I W Chubb.
The Academic Board appointed Professor R Pargetter to the position of Chair of the Education Committee.
(File 93/1941)
Ms Brooks
26.6 Nominations Committee
A vacancy had arisen in the membership of the Nominations Committee due to the departure of Professor I W Chubb.
(Circulated p736).
The Academic Board nominated Professor R Pargetter to the Nominations Committee.
(File 95/0597)
Mr Cornelius
26.7 Performing and Creative Arts Committee
Three vacancies had arisen on the Performing and Creative Arts Committee as a result of the restructuring of that Committee.
The Academic Board nominated Associate Professor P Fitzpatrick, Professor W R Jackson, and Ms M Anderson as representatives of the Academic Board, and noted that Associate Professor P Fitzpatrick would also chair the Drama Programming Sub- Committee and that Professor W R Jackson would also chair the Music Programming Sub-Committee.
(File 94/1397)
Mr Gregory
26.8 Professor and Director MBA - Selection Committee
The Academic Board had been asked to nominate a representative on the Selection Committee for the position of MBA Director.
(Circulated p737).
The Academic Board nominated Professor R Axford as a representative of the Academic Board to the Selection Committee for the position of MBA Director.
(File 89/1779)
Dr Ritchie
The Meeting concluded at 4.05pm.