Meeting No 2/97 of the Academic Board will be held on Wednesday 26 February in the Council Room of the University, commencing at 2.15 pm.
Meetings of the Academic Board are attended by ex officio and elected members. A current list of members may be obtained from the Secretary. A non-member may request permission to attend a meeting of the Board as an observer, by telephoning extension 55061. Observers have no speaking or voting rights.
The Agenda papers have been circulated. The Index of Recommendations is set out below, and any necessary supplementary papers are attached. New items, or items with new attachments, are indicated in the Index of Recommendations by a vertical line on the left hand side of the page.
Members are reminded that apologies should be telephoned to extension 52061.
Tea and coffee will be served in the foyer prior to the meeting.
JH Newham
Secretary
19 February 1997
A G E N D A
INDEX OF RECOMMENDATIONS
AND
SUPPLEMENTARY PAPERS
*1. ARRANGEMENT OF AGENDA AND PROCEDURAL MATTERS
1.1 Starring of Items
Members who wish a non-starred item to be discussed may so request at this point.
1.2 Approval of Non-Starred Items
The Chair will move:
That the recommendations of the Steering Committee be adopted without discussion for all items other than those starred.
2. MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of Academic Board Meeting No 1/97 held on 29 January 1997
Previously circulated.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Minutes of Academic Board Meeting 1/97 held on 29 January 1997 be confirmed and signed, subject to:
3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
3.1 Chairing of Committees
Item 5.10, Minutes 1/97, referred to the need to appoint new chairs for the University, Academic Board and Council committees which had previously been chaired by Professors Logan, Pargetter and West. A list of these committees, along with the names of the new chairs, is attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board note the document presented, approve the appointments to Chairs of Committees of Academic Board as detailed in the document, and refer the document to Council for information and appointment of Chairs of Committees of Council.
4. MATTERS REFERRED TO ACADEMIC BOARD BY COUNCIL
4.1 Report of the Review of Council Structure and Function
This item has been referred to the Academic Board under item 7 of the unconfirmed Minutes of Council Meeting 1/97.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board note that the Report of the Review of Council Structure and Function, referred by Council to the Board, will be considered under item 5.1 of this Agenda.
4.2 Report on Promotions to Reader/Associate Professor
The University Readership/Associate Professorship Committee approved promotions in accordance with its delegated authority, and Council has now referred those promotions to the Academic Board for its information (Resolution CL8/96/596).
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board note with acclamation the promotions, effective 1 January 1997, approved by the University Readership/Associate Professorship Committee and noted by Council at meeting 8/96, as detailed in the document presented.
*5. VICE-CHANCELLOR'S BUSINESS
5.1 Report of the Review of Council Structure and Function
A document is attached (referred by Council).
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor DA Robinson, will speak to this item.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board receive and note the Report of the Review of Council Structure and Function and consider its recommendations for response to Council Meeting 2/97.
5.2 Corporate Planning - Update
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor DA Robinson, will speak to this item.
Mr D Phillips will be in attendance for this item.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board note the advice of the Vice-Chancellor regarding corporate planning.
5.3 Selection and Admissions Matters
Attached.
Mr CT Vernon, the Manager, Admissions and Records, will be in attendance for this item.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board receive and note the document presented regarding selection and admissions matters.
6. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF DEANS
Receipt of Report
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board receive and note the Report of Meeting 1/97 of the Committee of Deans held on 28 January 1997.
Proceedings
7. REPORT OF THE DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Attached (members only).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board receive and note the document.
7.1 Special Offer of a Place in the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Communication degree, Berwick Campus.
On behalf of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics, the Dean has proposed that the Faculty be permitted to make an offer of a place to a student who has completed the International Baccalaureate certificate rather than the International Baccalaureate diploma. He has provided full details for the perusal of Board members, and supports the advice received from the Selection Officer for the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Communication, that the student be admitted to the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Communication.
The name of the student shall be recorded in the Minutes, should the request prove successful.
RECOMMENDATION:
That, on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics and in accordance with Statute 6.1.1 section 2.1, the Academic Board deem the applicant identified in the document presented as having satisfied admission requirements to the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Communication at the Berwick campus.
8. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Receipt of Report
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board receive and note the report of the decision of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering, reached subsequent to the circulation of a memorandum to all members dated 11 December 1996.
8.1 Restructure of Faculty
Attached.
The Faculty of Engineering proposes a restructure of the Faculty, detailed in the draft amendments to regulations and explanatory notes submitted by the Faculty.
In short, the Faculty wishes to restructure to merge the existing multi-divisional departments into single departments (previously Clayton and Caulfield divisions of the departments of Civil, Electrical and Computer Systems and Mechanical Engineering) each with representation by both the Head of department and the Deputy Head of department on the Faculty Board (previously the head of each of the two divisions was a member of the Faculty Board). In addition, distance education students would gain representation, minor amendments to structure and title have been incorporated, and the concept of the "Caulfield School" and the "Clayton School" have been abolished. It reduces the academic staff composition of the Board by two (the heads of the former Clayton and Caulfield schools).
However, the recommendations made by the Faculty do not include reference to amendment of the representation by graduate students on the Faculty Board. In the policy on Student Representation on Senior University Committees, approved by Council at Meeting 7/96 (resolution CL 7/96/464), it was required that there be at least one research graduate student and one non-research graduate student as members of each Faculty Board. The provisions relating to undergraduate representation on the Board of the Faculty of Engineering comply with the policy.
RECOMMENDATION:
That:
9. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Receipt of Report
Attached.
An obituary for Professor S Stone will be circulated with the Minutes of this meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board receive and note the Report of Meeting 1/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine held on 5 February 1997.
9.1 Faculty Structure and Appointment of Associate Deans
9.1.1 Faculty Structure
The Board of the Faculty of Medicine has proposed that the structure of the Faculty be amended to establish two clinical schools, one to facilitate interaction in teaching, research and clinical activities with the Inner and Eastern Health Care Network, and the other to facilitate interaction in teaching, research and clinical activities with the Southern and Peninsula Health Care Networks.
The clinical schools would each be led by an Associate Dean (see item 9.1.2 below), and would have departments as defined in the document presented.
Advice from the Faculty Administrator indicates that there are no legislative amendments required to accommodate these changes.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve for submission to Council the proposal of the Faculty of Medicine to establish two clinical schools of the Faculty, to be titled the "Inner and Eastern Clinical School" and the "Southern/Peninsula Clinical School".
9.1.2 Appointment of Associate Deans
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve for submission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to appoint:
for terms of office from 1 January 1997 to 31 December 1998.
9.2 Review of Department of Anaesthesia
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine that Professor CS Goodchild be re-appointed as Professor of Anaesthesia for a further term of five years (expiring 31 December 2002), and that the Department continue as an independent entity until such time as the departmental structure of the faculty changes.
9.3 Disestablishment of the Centre for Biomedical Simulation
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to disestablish the Centre for Biomedical Simulation.
9.4 Establishment of the Australian Orthopaedic Association Prize
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to establish a monetary prize, to be awarded annually to the best student in Orthopaedic Surgery in the sixth year of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery; said prize to be named the "Australian Orthopaedic Association Prize".
9.5 Appointment of Acting Head and Acting Deputy Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve for submission to Council the appointment by the Board of the Faculty of Medicine of Associate Professor BN Preston as Acting Head and Associate Professor RN Devenish as Acting Deputy Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology until such time as the Headship of the Department, vacated by the untimely death of Professor S Stone, is filled.
9.6 1995 Annual Report of the Institute of Reproduction and Development
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board receive and note for transmission to Council the Executive Summary of the 1995 Annual Report of the Institute of Reproduction and Development.
10. REPORT OF THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
Receipt of Report
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board receive and note the report of Meeting 4/96 of the Admissions Committee held on Tuesday 19 November 1996.
Proceedings
11. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ASSOCIATE DEANS (RESEARCH)
11.1 Report of Meeting 8/96
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board receive and note the report of Meeting 8/96 of the Committee of Associate Deans (Research) held on 5 December 1996.
Proceedings
11.2 Report of Meeting 1/97
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board receive and note the report of Meeting 1/97 of the Committee of Associate Deans (Research) held on 6 February 1997.
Proceedings
12. REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Receipt of Report
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board receive and note the Report of Education Committee Meeting 1/97 held on 5 February 1997.
12.1 Chairing of the Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
The Academic Board is asked to note that Professor PLeP Darvall is the Interim Chair of the Education Committee (until June 1997).
12.2 Double Degree Policy
The Education Committee approved for submission to the Board a proposed policy statement relating to the advertised length of double degree programs. The proposal and its background are as follows.
In various faculties there has been a practice of underweighting the subjects in some degree programs which require the completion of more than 48 credit points in an academic year. In general the underweighting has applied to subjects in double degree programs, to enable students to complete both degrees in a minimum period of time. The practice has led to disadvantage for the faculty in terms of funding, to such an extent that the future of some double degree programs is in doubt. The Committee agrees with the widespread view that the current situation, in which some subjects are allocated different EFTSU weights depending upon whether they are to be undertaken by students enrolled in single degrees or in double degree programs, is inequitable.
The Board is reminded that a student overload of up to 8 credit points per year, to a maximum of 56 points per year, was approved at its meeting 5/96 (item 14.4). This means that, for example, a double degree program of four years' duration can comprise up to a total number of 224 credit points (4 x 48 plus 4 x 8). The Education Committee also asks the Board to note that the Education Policy (Section 5.1) equates workload and credit points, and further equates 48 credit points to 1.0 EFTSU (100%) for statistical, HECS and fee purposes.
To address the funding difficulties and inequities outlined above, the Education Committee proposes that, for the purposes of DEETYA reporting and calculation of student HECS and fee liabilities, the subjects comprising the individual degrees of a double degree program be weighted as for the same subjects in single degree programs. This change would mean that courses with an enrolment requirement of more than 48 credit points per year would advertise their true lengths in terms of a 48 point year.
For many double degree courses, this policy will result in an extension of the advertised length of the course, so that it reflects the number of 48 point years in which the course would be completed (eg 4.5 years for a 216 point course, 5.5 for a 264 point course, 4.67 for a 224 point course). Students should be advised that a four year double degree program based on the maximum number of points (56 points per year, a total of 224) is the equivalent of over four and a half years in length.
Under the recommended policy students might choose to undertake double degree programs in an accelerated manner (as they now do, to complete the program in minimum time), and faculties may encourage this practice. However an EFTSU enrolment / HECS overload in any year will be voluntary and will not be adjusted to equal 1.0 EFTSU.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve, for immediate introduction, the policy recommended by the Education Committee regarding the advertised lengths of double degree programs as follows:
The advertised length of double degree courses should be equal to the total credit points for the course divided by 48 (being the standard credit point load per academic year). EFTSU will therefore have a unique, directly proportional relationship to the credit point value of a subject (48 credit points equals 1.0 EFTSU).
12.3 New Course Proposals
12.3.1 Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Education
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 on the Clayton campus.
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the proposal of the Faculties of Business and Economics and Education to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Education.
12.4 Amendments to Existing Courses
12.4.1 Bachelor of Arts - Approved Arts Disciplines
The Committee noted the advice of the Faculty that within the structure of the Bachelor of Arts there would remain sufficient scope (52 points) for students to complete subjects in disciplines other than those taught by the Faculty of Arts. This scope, it was further noted, would permit students to complete a 52 point major from another faculty (for example, psychology from the Faculty of Science) along with the minimum Arts requirements of a major, minor and first year sequence.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the proposal:
"that for the purposes of defining the structure of the Bachelor of Arts, disciplines and subjects referred to as "Arts" be considered to be those taught by departments of the Faculty of Arts in an approved schedule."
12.4.2 Bachelor of Business - amendment to Accounting major
This amendment is proposed for introduction from Semester Two 1997, and appropriate transition arrangements will be made available for current students.
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the Accounting major of the existing Bachelor of Business available at the Gippsland campus as detailed in the document presented.
12.4.3 Bachelor of Applied Science - Amendment to structure and title
The Faculty of Science has recommended the introduction of a new course structure on the Gippsland campus for the existing Bachelor of Applied Science and its associated tagged degrees.
The new course structure is proposed to take effect from Semester One 1998 on the Gippsland campus and by Distance Education, and would affect all courses with the current Bachelor of Applied Science as a component of a double degree.
The Bachelor of Applied Science would then have no further intake after 1997. There would be no further transfer into the tagged degrees associated with the Bachelor of Applied Science after 1998.
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the proposal of the Faculty of Science to amend the existing Bachelor of Applied Science as detailed in the document presented, and to amend the title of the course so that it becomes Bachelor of Science. The Board is asked to note that this amendment affects all double degrees associated with the existing Bachelor of Applied Science.
*12.4.4 Bachelor of Applied Science - tagged degrees - amendment to structure and title
The Faculty of Science has recommended that the tagged awards associated with the Bachelor of Applied Science be revised as part of the restructure of the existing Bachelor of Applied Science.
The new streams and titles would be available from 1998, but would not be made available for intake at the first year level. It is intended by the Faculty that existing students would transfer into the new streams at the end of 1997, although arrangements would be made for any individual wishing to continue with their current stream.
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the following tagged degrees, indicating streams of the Bachelor of Science to be available to students on the Gippsland campus, noting that these tagged degrees are available only for later year intake:
12.4.5 Bachelor of Science - amendment to major/minor structure
The Faculty of Science has recommended that the structure used to define the course requirements for the Bachelor of Science be amended.
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the proposal of the Faculty of Science to amend the structure of the Bachelor of Science so that the course requirements would be as follows:
"A candidate for the degree must include subjects to the value of at least 144 points, including:
two major sequences
or
a major sequence and a minor sequence
or
a linked-major package."
12.5 Resolution of Matters Raised at Previous Meetings of the Academic Board
12.5.1 Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Education
At Meeting 6/96, Minute 4.1, the Board approved a proposal to establish a new double degree, to be titled Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Education, subject to
The Education Committee noted that the conditions placed on the original approval of this course (Minute 16.2, Education Committee Meeting 6/96) had now been met.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board note that the conditions placed upon the original approval of the new double degree program, Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Education, have now been met.
12.5.2 Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education
At Meeting 6/96, Minute 5.1, the Board approved a proposal to amend the existing double degree course, Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Education, by offering it on the Clayton campus in addition to the Peninsula campus, subject to provision of appropriate resource statements.
The Education Committee noted that these have been supplied.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board note that the condition placed upon the original approval of the amendment to the double degree program, Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education, has now been met.
12.6 New Subject Proposals
The Education Committee endorsed for transmission to the Academic Board the proposals for subjects detailed below. Full documentation is available for perusal by members of the Board.
The Academic Board is advised that 9 new subjects have been proposed for approval in this Agenda: 2 from the Faculty of Business and Economics and 7 from the Victorian College of Pharmacy.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the subject proposals from the Faculty of Business and Economics and the Victorian College of Pharmacy as detailed below:
12.7 Disestablishment of Existing Subjects
The Academic Board is advised that 7 subjects have been disestablished in this Agenda, from the Faculty of Engineering.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board note the disestablishment of existing subjects of the Faculty of Engineering:
Proceedings
13. REPORT OF PHD AND SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE
Receipt of Report
Attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board receive and note the report of Meeting 1/97 of the PhD and Scholarships Committee held on Friday 7 February 1997.
13.1 New Subject Proposals
Following the receipt of external assessors' reports, the PhD and Scholarships Committee endorsed for transmission to Academic Board the proposals for EdD subjects detailed below. Full documentation is available for perusal by members of the Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the subject proposals from the Faculty of Education as listed below:
13.2 New Course Proposals
13.2.1 Doctor of Psychology
This course was approved by the Academic Board at meeting 8/96 (item 5.8) "subject to the approval of the PhD and Scholarships Committee". This qualified approval was noted by Council at meeting 8/96 (Resolution CL8/96/569). In reviewing the proposal, the PhD and Scholarships Committee sought reports from two independent assessors, and has subsequently agreed to grant approval for the course proposal.
The proposed program will be offered jointly by the Departments of Psychology (Faculty of Science) and Psychological Medicine (Faculty of Medicine). Links will be further developed with the Faculty of Law.
The program is intended for introduction in 1998.
A full, final version of the course proposal is available for perusal by members of the Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board note that the condition (viz. approval by the PhD and Scholarships Committee) placed at meeting 8/96 upon its approval of the establishment of a new course, Doctor of Psychology, has now been met.
Proceedings
14. LEGISLATION
The University Solicitor has prepared legislation in accordance with instructions from the appropriate faculties and other offices, to implement proposals which have been approved by the Academic Board for submission to Council. A copy of the following item of legislation is tabled for perusal by members of the Board, and a copy of the explanatory memoranda prepared with this item of legislation is attached to this Agenda.
14.1 Faculty of Education (Amendment No 1 1997) Regulations
RECOMMENDATION:
That Academic Board approve for submission to Council the above draft legislation.
15. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
15.1 Chair Selection Committee - Professor/Director of Surgery
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board nominate Professor M Clayton as the representative of the Board on the Selection Committee for a Professor/Director of Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine.
15.2 Nominations Committee
This item was included in the Index of Items in error.
15.3 Exclusion Appeals Committee
Three members of the Exclusion Appeals Committee have been unable to meet their commitments as members of the Exclusion Appeals Committee and have withdrawn from membership.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board ratify the appointments to the Exclusion Appeals Committee, made by the Steering Committee on behalf of the Board, as follows:
Mr J Duns, Faculty of Law
Dr S Kneebone, Faculty of Law
Professor D Aspin, Faculty of Education.
Academic Board 2/97
Item 3.1
COMMITTEES
Standing Committees of Council
Title Chair in 1996 1997
Personal Chairs Professor M I Logan The Vice-Chancellor
Committee
Special Professorial Professor M I Logan The Vice-Chancellor's
Appointments Committee nominee
Standing Committees of Academic Board
Title Chair in 1996 1997
Steering Committee of The Vice-Chancellor Professor A W Lindsay
Academic Board
Admissions Committee Professor R J Pargetter Professor R J Pargetter
Associate Deans Professor R J Pargetter Professor A W Lindsay
(Teaching)
Distance Education and Professor R J Pargetter Professor A W Lindsay
Open Learning
Committee
Education Committee Professor R J Pargetter Professor A W Lindsay
Offshore Quality The Vice-Chancellor Professor A W Lindsay
Assurance Committee or nominee
Performing and Professor R J Pargetter Professor J E Maloney
Creative Arts
Committee
Other Committees of the University
Title Chair in 1996 1997
Academic Board The Vice-Chancellor Professor A W Lindsay
Administrative Heads --- The Vice-Chancellor
Group
Central Budgets The Vice-Chancellor The Vice-Chancellor
Committee
Committee of Deans The Vice-Chancellor The Vice-Chancellor
External Relations and Professor R J Pargetter Professor J E Maloney
Community Service Task
Force
Halls of Residence Professor L H T West Professor J E Maloney
Committee
Monash University The Vice-Chancellor Professor J E Maloney
Gallery Committee
Vice-Chancellor's The Vice-Chancellor The Vice-Chancellor
Campus Planning
Committee
The document presented to Academic Board 2/97 for Item 4.2,
Report on Promotions to Reader/Associate Professor
is available only in hard copy.
The document "Report of the Review of Council Structure and Function" (Item 4.1/5.1)
is available at
http://www.monash.edu.au/unisec/council/invitn.htm
Academic Board 2/97
Item 5.3
18 February, 1997
Professor D A Robinson
Vice Chancellor
Attached are updated data related to DEETYA funded enrolments as at 17 February 1997. The following points are of note:
C T Vernon
Manager
Admissions and Records
University DEETYA Funded Student Enrolment Load (EFTSU)
Variation from 31 March Planning Target as at 17 February 1997
All Campuses
Faculty Total Load Undergraduate Load
31 March Planned 31 March Planned
Variation Variation
Arts 5249 232 4423 232
Art & Design 784 62 707 74
Bus & Econ 4934 340 4759 361
Computing 1788 157 1648 182
Education 1715 12 830 -5
Engineering 2095 45 1810 115
Law 1820 32 1700 63
Medicine 1976 71 1555 82
Pharmacy 375 34 331 36
Science 3320 65 2972 95
T&R Centre 15 0 15 0
Unclassified - 21 - 21
Total 24071 1072 20750 1257
NOTES: 1.The actual load used to calculate variations from target
undergoes continual adjustments reflecting late enrolments, correction of data errors etc.
2 .Data derived from daily statistics provided by Budget
and Statistical Services Branch
3. Data is after second round undergraduate enrolments
4. Postgraduate enrolment continues through February
MONASH UNIVERSITY
University DEETYA Funded Student Enrolment Load (EFTSU)
Variation from 1 March Turnstile Target as at 17 February 1997
All Campuses
Faculty Total Load Undergraduate Load
1 March Turnstile 1 March Turnstile
Variation Variation
Arts 5567 -53 4735 -47
Art & Design 818 28 740 41
Bus & Econ 5229 45 5054 66
Computing 1880 65 1740 90
Education 1859 -165 905 -113
Engineering 2191 -51 1904 21
Law 1888 -36 1768 -5
Medicine 2021 26 1599 38
Pharmacy 390 19 340 27
Science 3412 -27 3058 9
T&R Centre 30 -15 30 -15
Unclassified - 21 - 21
Total 25285 -142 21873 134
NOTES: 1.The actual load used to calculate variations from target
undergoes continual adjustments reflecting late enrolments, correction of data errors etc.
2.Data derived from daily statistics provided by Budget
and Statistical Services Branch
3. Data is after second round undergraduate enrolments
4. Postgraduate enrolments continue through February
5 February, 1997
Professor D A Robinson
Vice Chancellor
Further to my memorandum of 20 January 1997 regarding the 1997 undergraduate selection process, the following is a report on first round enrolments and second round offers.
1. First Round Enrolments
2. Second Round Offers
3. Student Load
C T Vernon
Manager
Admissions and Records
Attachment A Monash University
VTAC First Round Acceptance Rates 1997
1. Acceptances by Campus
Campus % Acceptance Rate
1996 1997
Berwick 73.1 76.9
Caulfield 84.3 79.7
Clayton 79.7 75.4
Gippsland 61.4 59.1
Parkville 79.4 81.3
Peninsula 78.9 74.4
University 78.7 76.9
2. Acceptances by Faculty and Campus
Faculty Campus %Acceptance Rate
1996 1997
Arts Berwick 73.1 78.3
Caulfield 85.4 80.6
Clayton 75.3 72.4
Gippsland 51.9 55.6
Peninsula 75.9 77.1
Total Arts 75.4 74.0
Bus Eco Berwick 73.2 67.7
Caulfield 83.7 81.2
Clayton 83.9 86.5
Gippsland 69.0 67.4
Peninsula 86.9 77.9
Total BusEco 81.9 79.0
Computing Caulfield 87.2 81.4
Clayton 81.9 88.7
Gippsland 77.8 76.3
Peninsula 100.0 73.0
Total Computing 85.2 84.2
Faculty Campus % Acceptance Rate
1996 1997
Education Gippsland 61.5 65.7
Peninsula 68.0 63.7
Total Education 66.5 64.2
Engineering Caulfield 77.8 77.8
Clayton 83.8 79.1
Gippsland 72.9 59.6
Total Engineering 81.1 76.7
Law Clayton 67.0 73.8
Medicine Clayton 100.0 91.9
Gippsland 71.3 64.6
Peninsula 78.9 78.6
Total Medicine 83.8 81.5
Pharmacy Parkville 79.4 81.3
Science Clayton 80.8 78.4
Gippsland 43.4 55.9
Total Science 78.3 77.6
Total University 78.7 76.9
Attachment B
Monash University
VTAC Undergraduate Offers Round Two 1997
1. Offers by Campus
Campus School Interstate Other Total Irregular
leavers school leavers Applicants offers
1996 1997 1996 1997 1996 1997 1996 1997 1996 1997
Berwick 102 28 6 - 11 17 119 45 30 21
Caulfield 203 201 13 14 139 134 355 349 66 77
Clayton 406 242 14 9 190 167 610 418 110 114
Gippsland 56 20 2 2 12 22 70 44 22 17
Parkville 18 21 - - 2 11 20 32 - 1
Peninsula 206 89 3 2 72 51 281 142 61 45
Totals 991 601 38 27 426 402 1455 1030 289 275
2. Offers by Faculty and Campus
Faculty School leavers Interstate Other Total Irregular
School leavers applicants offers
1996 1997 1996 1997 1996 1997 1996 1997 1996 1997
Arts
Berwick 49 8 4 - 3 4 56 12 11 7
Caulfield 109 68 5 5 59 26 173 99 20 30
Clayton 202 34 6 2 107 34 315 70 34 35
Gippsland 16 6 - 2 2 12 18 20 5 5
Peninsula 90 27 - 1 20 10 110 38 19 15
Arts Total 466 143 15 10 191 86 672 239 89 92
BusEco
Berwick 53 20 2 - 8 13 63 33 19 14
Caulfield 69 65 6 6 47 59 122 130 12 33
Clayton 94 68 4 1 38 37 136 106 29 14
Gippsland 15 8 - - 2 - 17 8 7 8
Peninsula 51 32 2 - 11 12 64 44 19 13
BusEco Tot. 282 193 14 7 106 121 402 321 86 82
Faculty School Leavers Interstate Other Total Irregular
School leavers applicants offers
1996 1997 1996 1997 1996 1997 1996 1997 1996 1997
Computing
Caulfield 11 49 - 3 20 43 31 95 13 5
Clayton 16 26 1 - 12 17 29 43 8 9
Gippsland - 3 1 - 1 5 2 8 2 -
Peninsula 7 5 - - 4 6 11 11 4 1
Com. Total 34 83 2 3 37 71 73 157 27 15
Education
Gippsland 4 - 1 - 2 - 7 - 1 -
Peninsula 41 17 - 1 27 12 68 30 8 9
Educ. Total 45 17 1 1 29 12 75 30 9 9
Engineering
Caulfield 14 19 2 - 13 6 29 25 15 9
Clayton 14 27 - 2 - 6 14 35 10 14
Gippsland 2 1 - - 1 1 3 2 2 2
Eng. Total 30 47 2 2 14 13 46 62 27 25
Law 27 38 1 2 18 62 46 102 6 9
Medicine
Clayton 19 2 1 1 - - 20 3 3 -
Gippsland 11 1 - - - 4 11 5 4 1
Peninsula 17 8 1 - 10 11 28 19 11 7
Med. Total 47 11 2 1 10 15 59 27 18 8
Pharmacy 18 21 - - 2 11 20 32 - 1
Science
Clayton 34 47 1 1 15 11 50 59 21 33
Gippsland 8 1 - - 4 - 12 1 1 1
Sci. Total 42 48 1 1 19 11 62 60 22 34
Totals 991 601 38 27 426 402 1455 1030 289 275
Attachment C
MONASH UNIVERSITY
University DEETYA Funded Student Enrolment Load (EFTSU)
Variation from 31 March Planning Target as at 5 February 1997
All Campuses
Faculty Total Load Undergraduate Load
31 March Planned 31 March Planned
Variation Variation
Arts 5249 40 4423 60
Art & Design 784 47 707 60
Bus & Econ 4934 49 4759 118
Computing 1788 22 1648 53
Education 1715 -161 830 -153
Engineering 2095 -7 1810 71
Law 1820 -54 1700 -15
Medicine 1976 23 1555 46
Pharmacy 375 4 331 7
Science 3320 11 2972 55
T&R Centre 15 -1 15 -1
Total 24071 -21 20750 310
NOTES: 1.The actual load used to calculate variations from target
undergoes continual adjustments reflecting correction of
data errors etc.
2.Postgraduate fee-paying load outside DEETYA load is
included in Total Load above.
3.Data derived from daily statistics provided by Budget
and Statistical Services Branch
4. Data is prior to second round undergraduate enrolments
5. Postgraduate enrolment continues through February
MONASH UNIVERSITY
University DEETYA Funded Student Enrolment Load (EFTSU)
Variation from 1 March Turnstile Target as at 5 February 1997
All Campuses
Faculty Total Load Undergraduate Load
1 March Turnstile 1 March Turnstile
Variation Variation
Arts 5567 -278 4735 -252
Art & Design 818 13 740 27
Bus & Econ 5229 -246 5054 -177
Computing 1880 -70 1740 -39
Education 1859 -305 905 -228
Engineering 2191 -103 1904 -23
Law 1888 -122 1768 -83
Medicine 2021 -22 1599 2
Pharmacy 390 -11 340 -2
Science 3412 -81 3058 -31
T&R Centre 30 -16 30 -16
Total 25285 -1235 21873 -813
NOTES: 1.The actual load used to calculate variations from target
undergoes continual adjustments reflecting correction of
data errors etc.
2.Postgraduate fee-paying load outside DEETYA load is
included in Total Load above.
3.Data derived from daily statistics provided by Budget
and Statistical Services Branch
4. Data is prior to second round undergraduate enrolments
5. Postgraduate enrolments continue through February
Academic Board 2/97
Item 6
Monash University
COMMITTEE OF DEANS
Report to the Academic Board
The Committee of Deans met on 28 January 1997 (Meeting 1/97).
R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
1. Receipt of Report
RECOMMENDATION
That the Report of the Committee of Deans for Meeting 1/97 held on 28 January 1997 be received and noted.
2. Receipt of Proceedings
RECOMMENDATION
That the Academic Board note the Proceedings of the Committee of Deans detailed below.
P R O C E E D I N G S
3. Role of the Committee of Deans
Meetings of the Committee will be attended by Deans, the five members of the Vice-Chancellor's Group, the Executive Officer to the Vice-Chancellor as an observer, and others as invited to provide advice on particular agenda items.
The Committee's advisory role is set out in Statute 2.9 - The Committee of Deans. It will provide a vehicle for the comments and views of Deans on strategic matters, both academic and non academic, to feed directly into the corporate planning process. The Committee is expected to take key positions to help define and debate the nature of Monash.
In future reports from Divisional Directors and other administrative heads will be presented direct to the Academic Board rather than through the Committee of Deans.
4. Preparation for 1998 and Corporate Planning
Mr D Phillips, Special Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor on Corporate Planning and Review, was invited to attend the meeting to contribute to these items. Professor Robinson and Mr Phillips outlined the process of planning and some of the main issues to be faced, in a similar format to that presented to the Academic Board and the Administrative Heads Group on 29 January 1997.
5. Regional Campus Profiles and the Role of Campus Directors
At the meeting members discussed possible principles on which to base the planning of individual campus profiles. It was acknowledged by the Committee that local demand would not be sufficient for the viability of any regional campus. Deans asked whether a campus should duplicate offerings of other campuses or run a unique academic program. The role of campus directors was also raised.
In response the Vice-Chancellor placed the matters raised in the context of the corporate planning exercise and the opportunities provided by the change in fee policy, particularly through the "HECS above load" option. Professor Robinson suggested that Deans and other managers consider Monash as a long term, multi campus, comprehensive institution with high quality products, and devise various size and course mix scenarios as part of the planning debate.
Affirming the importance of the role of campus directors, the Vice-Chancellor said they would report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & Planning) and would be expected to watch over the overall academic coherence of the campuses and the infrastructure which supported the academic programs. Professor Robinson and Mr White, Acting General Manager, confirmed that campus directors did not control space or other resources and that any such matters should be referred to the campus managers or the appropriate divisional directors.
6. Occupational Health & Safety Matters
From time to time Deans will be informed about various significant Occupational Health & Safety issues.
7. Reports and briefings
The Committee received additional reports and/or oral advice on the following subjects:
8. Matters Under Consideration by the Committee
The following matters are under consideration / awaiting advice to the Committee:
9. Meetings for 1997
The dates of meetings for 1997 are as follows:
1/97 Tuesday, 28 January 2.15 pm
*2/97 Thursday, 27 February 2.15 pm (revised date)
*3/97 Thursday, 20 March 2.15 pm (revised date)
4/97 Tuesday, 15 April 2.15 pm
5/97 Tuesday, 6 May 2.15 pm
6/97 Tuesday, 27 May 2.15 pm
7/97 Tuesday, 17 June 2.15 pm
8/97 Tuesday, 8 July 2.15 pm
9/97 Tuesday, 29 July 2.15 pm
10/97 Tuesday, 19 August 2.15 pm
11/97 Tuesday, 9 September 2.15 pm
12/97 Tuesday, 30 September 2.15 pm
13/97 Tuesday, 21 October 2.15 pm
14/97 Tuesday, 11 November 2.15 pm
15/97 Tuesday, 2 December 2.15 pm
10 February 1997 Janice H Newham
96/0636 Secretary to the Committee of Deans
This document was circulated to members only
(Item 7)
Academic Board 2/97
Item 8
MONASH UNIVERSITY
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
The Engineering Faculty Board was requested to consider amendments to the Faculties Regulations in a memorandum dated 11 December 1996.
R E P O R T
1. Amendments to Schedule 6 - 'Faculty of Engineering' of the Faculties Regulations made pursuant to Statute 2.3 - The Faculties
1997 will see a new structure for the Faculty of Engineering set in place. The concept of 'Schools' of Engineering at Caulfield and Clayton will disappear, and the three departments which in recent years have operated with separate divisions on each campus will become single departments spanning the two campuses.
The Engineering schedule to the Faculties Regulations, which defines the categories of membership of the Faculty Board and the constituencies from which elected representatives are to be chosen, makes repeated reference to the existing 'School' structure. Amendments are needed to reflect the situation existing in 1997.
Accordingly, members were asked to consider the details of the proposed changes set out below:
Part I - Schools and Departments of the Faculty
Rewrite as:
'Part I - Departments and School of the Faculty
The faculty shall comprise the following departments and school:
Department of Chemical Engineering (Clayton campus);
Department of Civil Engineering (Caulfield and Clayton campuses);
Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering (Caulfield and Clayton campuses);
Department of Materials Engineering (Clayton campus);
Department of Mechanical Engineering (Caulfield and Clayton campuses)
Gippsland School of Engineering.'
Under subsection 7.2
Amend .1 and .2 to read:
'1. The head of each department of the faculty.
2. The head of the Gippsland School of Engineering.'
Amend .4 to read:
'4. The deputy heads of the departments of Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering located at the campus other than the one at which the head of department is located, and the deputy head of the Gippsland School of Engineering.'
Amend 5.1 to read:
'1. the number of elected representatives of each department and of the Gippsland school shall not be less than three and subject thereto shall be that figure, to the nearest whole number, which bears the same proportion to twenty-five as the number of members of the faculty in that department and in the Gippsland school bears to the total number of members of the faculty;'
In 5.2 amend the word 'tutor' to read 'assistant lecturer (level A)'.
Amend 5.3 to read:
'5.3 each department and the Gippsland school shall be a constituency, and the elected representatives of the faculty shall be elected in these constituencies from among their number.'
Under subsection 7.4
Amend .4 to read:
'4. The director of Information Technology Services or the director's nominee'.
Under subsection 7.5
Amend .3 to read:
'3. The dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics or the dean's nominee'.
Under subsection 7.6
No amendment to 7.6.1 of the Regulations is required, but it is proposed that reports of meetings of the Hargrave Library Committee be presented to Faculty Board (in place of the existing practice of minutes of meetings being submitted to the Board) and that reports also be submitted from relevant library committees at the Caulfield and Gippsland campuses.
In 7.6.3 replace 'the school' with 'campus'.
In 7.6.3.1, 7.6.3.2 and 7.6.3.3 replace 'school' with 'campus'.
Add 7.6.5:
'5. One student studying by Distance Education nominated by the board.'
Under subsection 7.7
In 7.7.2 replace 'of the Clayton school' with 'at the Clayton campus'.
In 7.7.3 replace 'of the Caulfield school' with 'at the Caulfield campus'.
Add 7.7.7:
'7. The chair of the Graduate Affairs Committee of the faculty if not otherwise a member of the Board.'
The Faculty Board recommends that the Academic Board approve the amendments for transmission to the Solicitor's Office for drafting of appropriate amending legislation for submission to Council.
Amendments to Schedule 6 to the Faculties Regulations -
EXPLANATORY NOTES
At its meeting no. 3/96 (June 1996) the Engineering Faculty Board, adopted a strategy plan, "Directions for the Future", the key elements of which were the restructuring of the Faculty with effect from 1 January 1997 and the introduction of a single Bachelor of Engineering course offered on all three campuses in place of the multiplicity of offerings currently available.
Schedule 6 to the Faculties Regulations defined the previous structure of the Faculty, in Part I - Schools and departments of the faculty, as comprising three "Schools of Engineering", one at each of the Caulfield, Clayton and Gippsland campuses at which the Faculty teaches. The Caulfield and Clayton Schools comprised three departments, Civil, Electrical and Computer Systems and Mechanical Engineering, having divisions at each campus, with a head based at Clayton and a head of division based at Caulfield, and the Clayton School also comprised a further two departments of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Part II of the Schedule made provision for membership of the Faculty Board based on that structure. There was provision for heads of divisions at the Caulfield School and the deputy head of the Gippsland School. For the purpose of electing representatives to the Faculty Board each department of the Caulfield and Clayton Schools comprised a constituency and the Gippsland School comprised a constituency.
The main points of the new structure resulting from the adoption of "Directions for the Future" are as follows:
The amendments proposed by the Faculty Board to Part I of Schedule 6 to the Faculties Regulations redefine the structure of the Faculty in the terms outlined above. The amendments to Part II make provision for deputy heads of departments in place of heads of divisions, redefine constituencies for elected representatives in terms of departments at the metropolitan campuses and the Gippsland School, and elsewhere substitute "departments" or "campuses", as appropriate, in place of "schools". The opportunity has also been taken to provide for representation for students studying by Distance Education, and to correct several minor inconsistencies resulting from changes in structure or title elsewhere in the University.
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Academic Board 2/97
Item 9
MONASH UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF MEDICINE MEETING 1/97
Report to Academic Board
Report to the Academic Board of Meeting No. 1/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine held on 5 February 1997.
R E C O M M E N D A T I O N
1. FACULTY STRUCTURE
Following the grouping of Hospitals into Health Care Networks, the Faculty has moved to establish two Clinical Schools, one based on the Inner and Eastern Network, with Professor Napier Thomson as Associate Dean, and the other based on the Southern and Peninsula Network with Professor Stephen Holdsworth as Associate Dean. As Professor Holdsworth will need to relinquish the position of Associate Dean (Research) in order to assume this new role, Professor Bevyn Jarrott will assume the position of Associate Dean (Research). (Attachment 1)
Recommendation
That Academic Board and Council approve the establishment of the two proposed Clinical Schools, and appoint the three Associate Deans as named.
2. REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF ANAESTHESIA
A review of the Department of Anaesthesia was conducted in October 1996, and a favourable report of the Review Panel was received..
Recommendation
That Professor C.S. Goodchild be reappointed for a further term of five years, and that the Department continue as an independent entity until such time as the departmental structure of the Faculty changes.
3. TERMINATION OF THE CENTRE FOR BIOMEDICAL SIMULATION
Recommendation
That the Centre for Biomedical Simulation be terminated (Attachment 2).
4. AUSTRALIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION PRIZE IN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Recommendation
That an offer from the Australian Orthopaedic Association to establish a prize for the best student in Orthopaedic Surgery in the sixth year be approved.
5. HEADSHIP, BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Recommendation
Following the untimely death of Professor S. Stone, (see item 8 under Proceedings) that the following be appointed to the Headship and Deputy Headship of the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology:
Acting Head: Associate Professor B.N. Preston
Deputy Head: Associate Professor R.N. Devenish.
6. INSTITUTE OF REPRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Recommendation
That the Academic Board and Council accept an executive summary from the Annual Report 1995 of the Institute of Reproduction and Development (Attachment 3).
P R O C E E D I N G S
7. CORPORATE PLANNING
The Faculty has commenced the process of developing a Corporate Plan in accordance with the request of the Vice-Chancellor. One meeting of the Heads of Campus Departments has been held, and a meeting of Heads of all Departments and Centres has been arranged. Matters for consideration will include the reduction of obstacles to flexible approaches to teaching and research opportunities; reorganization in major multi-disciplinary functional groups (as indicated in paragraph 1 above), and broadening the base of academic offerings of the Faculty in addition to the Bachelor's course on Radiography and Medical Imaging already proposed.
8. OBITUARY - PROFESSOR STUART STONE
Professor Stuart Stone, former Professor and Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, passed away unexpectedly on 16 December 1996.
9. RURAL HEALTH
Following the signing ceremony for the building of a new Latrobe Regional Hospital in January 1997, the Faculty of Medicine has demonstrated its firm commitment towards a full integration of medical education with the delivery of quality health services in the Latrobe Valley region. The Faculty's Centre for Rural Health will in future also be housed in the new Hospital.
In response to a Commonwealth request for expressions of interest in a Victorian Universities Department of Rural Health, a grand coalition of five universities, nine rural hospitals and interest groups was formed, to be led by the Centre for Rural Health of this Faculty, and a similar new unit of Melbourne University to be located at Shepparton, with alternating headships between Monash and Melbourne. The broad objectives of this Department are to improve access by rural communities in Victoria (and rural and remote communities in Australia generally) to appropriate services through the promotion of professional support, education and training of rural and remote health workers. A full proposal would be submitted by the end of March.
Academic Board 2/97
Item 10
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Report of the Admissions Committee to Academic Board
Meeting No 4/96 of the University Admissions Committee was held on Tuesday 19 November 1996.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. RECEIPT OF REPORT
Recommendation
That Academic Board receive and note the report of the Admissions Committee meeting No. 4/96 held on Tuesday 19 November 1996.
PROCEEDINGS
1. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING PREREQUISITES
The Committee noted that changes had been made to the Engineering prerequisites at the Clayton campus for 1999. The change involves the removal of the requirement for applicants to have completed Specialist Mathematics and results in consistent prerequisites for Engineering across the Caulfield, Clayton and Gippsland campuses. The Committee also noted that middle band consideration would be given to applicants who had completed Specialist Mathematics
2. KEY COMPETENCIES AS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FOR UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS
The Committee noted that the Students Admissions and Records Branch of the University was currently undertaking a DEETYA funded project together with Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE and VUT. The project aims to determine whether and in what form key competencies might become part of the admissions process in Australia for some university applicants.
3. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
The Committee considered a document relating the University's guidelines on the recognition of prior learning and noted the document would be updated and presented to the next meeting of the Committee for eventual consideration by Academic Board.
Academic Board 2/97
Item 11.1
MONASH UNIVERSITY
COMMITTEE OF ASSOCIATE DEANS (RESEARCH)
REPORT TO ACADEMIC BOARD
Report to the Academic Board of meeting No.8/96 of the Committee of Associate Deans (Research) held on Thursday 5 December 1996, in the Sir George Lush meeting room, Clayton Campus.
PROCEEDINGS
1. Receipt of Proceedings
Recommendation
That the Academic Board note the proceedings of the Committee of Associate Deans (Research) meeting No.8/96 as detailed below.
2 Additional budget allocation for the Logan Research Fellowships
Mr Burnet reported that following CADRES meeting 7/96 he had written to the Budgets Committee requesting an additional allocation of funds for the Research Grants and Ethics Branch to cover administrative and additional advertising costs associated with the Logan Research Fellowship Scheme.
The budget allocated for the Logan Fellowships is $50,000, to cover advertising and re-location expenses for successful applicants. No additional budget was allocated to cover administrative costs or the cost of producing a flyer/brochure.
It was suggested that the administrative load on the Branch may be reduced by more efficient culling at the initial stages to reduce the number of referee reports sought.
3 Provision of Replacement Maternity Leave for Researchers
Ms Gleeson reported that the new application form for claiming the central subsidy for replacement maternity leave for researchers was now available as detailed in paper ADR 118/96. The form should be completed in conjunction with the normal leave form. It is the responsibility of the particular faculty/department to claim the central subsidy (50%) with the remaining salary contribution (50%) coming from the faculty/department. The subsidy will only cover 12 weeks leave.
The new form will be circulated to Resource Managers and made available on the Branch's WWW homepage.
4 Additional 1995 Research Infrastructure Block Grant Funds
Professor Cherry advised that the University commitment to successful 1997 Research Infrastructure Equipment and Facilities Projects was $420,000. The carry forward amount of $140,000 from 1995 Research Infrastructure Block Grant would be used to meet this commitment and the balance of the commitment, $280,000, would be met from the Monash Research Fund.
5 VUT Conference - Developing Research Skills in Collaborative
Mentor-led Groups
CADRES noted that the following researchers attended the VUT Collaborative Research Group Scheme national seminar on 28 and 29 November: Associate Professor Ian Spark, Deputy Head, School of Engineering, Gippsland; Dr Khairy Majeed, Assistant Lecturer, Victorian College of Pharmacy; Dr Brian Sharpley, Research Fellow, Peninsula School of Education; Ms Glenice Ives, Research Co-ordinator, Peninsula School of Nursing
The conference fees for the four researchers was paid for from Quality funds by the Research Services Division.
6. Report of the Chairman - Overview of 1996
Professor Darvall provided an overview of 1996. It was noted that Monash had maintained its rank in terms of new ARC Large Grants, new NHMRC grants and APA(I)s. Strategies for improving Monash's performance would be considered by CADRES.
The audit of 1995 publications data by KPMG revealed an unacceptable error rate in publications for Monash. Professor Darvall has written to Mr David Phillips, First Assistant Secretary of the Higher Education Division, to obtain the details of the errors found, however no response has yet been received.
7. DEETYA/KPMG Audit of 1994 Research Publications Data
CADRES noted the paper ADR 121/96 and the tabled paper ADR 130/96 detailing the approximate cost of the 1995 publications data collection.
Discussion followed regarding the audit process, the estimated and actual error rates found and the implications of re-collecting the 1995 data at the same time as the 1996 collection of research publications data.
It was resolved that Professor Darvall, Dr Stokes, Ms Watson and Ms Gleeson would address the issue of the re-collection of 1995 data. It was further considered that a request for details of the 67% error rate for Monash determined by KPMG be pursued under the Freedom of Information Act should a satisfactory response not be obtained from DEETYA.
8 1997 ARC Small Grants
Professor Parmenter reported that the ARC Small Grants Moderating Committee had met on Thursday 28 November and tabled paper ADR 127/96. All decisions reached by the Moderating Committee were unanimous.
CADRES accepted the report of the Committee. The Committee referred three matters to CADRES for clarification:
In order to fund an overseas visitor from small grant funds, it must be shown that the project would be advanced significantly by the visit and that this advancement could not be achieved by other means, such as communication via email or the internet.
Professors Cherry and Parmenter and Ms Watson will draft an instruction for inclusion in the 1998 Small Grant Guidelines to address the issue of funding overseas visitors from Small Grant funds.
CADRES agreed with the Committee recommendation that only independently selected assessors be used for Small Grants.
It was also suggested that a small group of people be approached to read batches of applications and rank these applications relative to one another.
It was noted that this decision went against the ARC instruction that Small Grant assessors should be local. Professor Darvall will write to the ARC to inform them of Monash's decision in relation to Small Grant assessors.
Professor Parmenter will draft an instruction for inclusion in the 1998 Small Grant Guidelines to address the issue of independent assessors.
CADRES agreed with the Committee that each Faculty should provide notes explaining details of its ranking process, together with brief comments on all ranked applications, concentrating especially on the three immediately above the cut off, and the three immediately below.
CADRES approved the allocation of ARC Small Grants as recommended by the ARC Small Grant Moderating Committee.
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Academic Board 2/97
Item 11.2
MONASH UNIVERSITY
COMMITTEE OF ASSOCIATE DEANS (RESEARCH)
REPORT TO ACADEMIC BOARD
Report to the Academic Board of meeting No.1/97 of the Committee of Associate Deans (Research) held on Thursday 6 February 1997, in the Sir George Lush meeting room, Clayton Campus.
PROCEEDINGS
1. Receipt of Proceedings
Recommendation
That the Academic Board note the proceedings of the Committee of Associate Deans (Research) meeting No.1/97 as detailed below.
2. Accumulated Long Service Leave
Ms Watson reported that provision of funds for long service leave for faculty staff, and hence researchers, is the responsibility of the faculties.
For researchers employed on ARC grants, the 26% on-costs includes a provision for long service leave and money should be set aside from ARC Large salaries to fund long service leave.
3 Monash Research Fund Grants for 1997
Professor Darvall reported that applications for Monash Research Fund Grants far exceeded the money available for distribution. Hence the funded projects were all of a very high quality and many were projects for which external funding would eventually be sought. Less money was allocated for MRF Grants this year because of forward spending for the High Performance Computing Facility.
The Monash Research Fund Sub-committee awarded a total of $769,743 for 30 projects.
4 Monash Research Fund Travel Grants for Round 1, 1997
The Monash Research Fund Travel Sub-committee meet on 11 December 1996 and awarded a total of $56,000 for travel by 58 staff members.
5. Report of the Chairman
5.1 Address by the Vice Chancellor, Professor David Robinson
Professor Robinson said that one of the defining characteristics of Monash University is its strength in research. Monash is unique in its research direction and culture. It is Australia's only large comprehensive university. As well as being one of the "Great 8", Monash is also a regional university, a leading Open Learning institution and an international university.
However whilst Monash is considered a major research institution in Australia, its research profile is patchy. It is important to be clear about where Monash stands, not only in research as a whole, but also in each sector of research activity and endeavour. Monash should consider comparative institutional statistics and measures to determine how well it is doing, and CADRES should then look to form strategies and targets for improving Monash's research performance. CADRES should look to set targets for improving performance in particular areas, such in Collaborative Grants.
CADRES has a responsibility for research policy and for establishing institutional research targets. Such targets and goals should be incorporated in the corporate plan for Monash. The Committee should look for new lines of inquiry, areas for development and opportunities for Monash to take the lead in research. In these considerations CADRES should look from an institutional rather than a faculty perspective.
CADRES is crucial to setting the research direction for Monash, as research is a defining characteristic of all great institutions.
Professor Darvall followed on from the Vice-Chancellor's addressand CADRES discussed the distribution of Research Quantum funds and the use, and possible use, of these funds as incentives for improving research performance. Professor Darvall invited ADRs to each prepare a one page document for consideration at the next meeting covering the following points:
5.2 Review of Higher Education Financing and Policy - Submissions due 4 April 1997
CADRES noted that the AVCC would make an early submission to the West review which would cover general issues. The AVCC submission would be out for comment shortly. Professor Robinson advised that after reviewing the AVCC position, a Monash submission may be made concentrating on a small number of issues of particular importance to Monash. This strategy would avoid repeating concerns and issues already made in other submissions.
6 Management of Research Grants and Ethics Branch in 1997
Dr Stokes reported that Ms Vivienne Kelly, Manager, Research Grants and Ethics Branch, had taken the Monash package and would not be returning to the University following her long service and other leave taken in the second half of 1996. Dr Stokes has approached a person with sufficient experience and background to take up a position as Deputy Director in Research Services starting in early April. This would be a 12 month position and is offered to take account of the vacant management position and Dr Stokes' continuing secondment to the ARC. Dr Stokes and Professor Darvall thanked Mr Robert Burnet, Ms Mary Joy Gleeson and Ms Sarah Watson for undertaking acting positions in the Division and Branch.
7. Fixed Term Contracts of Employment Funded by Research Grants
Ms Gleeson reported that researchers are instructed not to include any additional on-costs for severance payments in budgets for ARC or NHMRC grant applications. The issue of severance payments is being discussed by the ARC, which expects to have a decision on the matter by July.
8. Re-collection of 1995 Research Publications data
Ms Watson reported that following Professor Darvall's meeting with Heads of Departments last week that a number of responses to questions put to DEETYA had been received. DEETYA will not accept Statutory Declarations as part of the proof of refereeing and a list of agreed refereed journals would not be provided by DEETYA.
Dr Stokes noted that the KPMG audit had found that Monash could do very little to improve on its procedures and that the responsibility for getting the collection right lay with Heads of Departments.
Following a general discussion regarding the re-collection and the AVCC's role in supporting the re-collection of data. It was noted that the AVCC should continue its role of supporting research, and not impede research through activities like the re-collection..
9. Collection of 1996 Research Publications data
Ms Watson reported that the 1996 research publications data would be collected using PublicationsMaster rather than Biblis.
10. Extended policies relating to research funded by the tobacco industry
CADRES noted that the National Heart Foundation has adopted a policy of not providing research funds to institutions that receive, or allow any of (their) departments or staff to receive, research funds from the tobacco industry
In response to a question, Professor Darvall confirmed that this policy would preclude Montech from accepting research funds from the tobacco industry.
11. New Fund Source 37
Ms Gleeson reported that a new fund source, FS 37, had been established for donations or bequests for non-specific research projects. This fund source will not attract the Vice-Chancellor's levy
Academic Board 2/97
Item 12
Monash University
EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING NO 1/97
Report to Academic Board
The Education Committee met on 5 February 1997.
R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
1. RECEIPT OF REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board receive the Report of Education Committee Meeting 1/97 held on 5 February 1997.
2. CHAIRING OF THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION:
The Academic Board is asked to note that Professor PLeP Darvall is the Interim Chair of the Education Committee (until June 1997).
3. DOUBLE DEGREE POLICY
The Education Committee approved for submission to the Board a proposed policy statement relating to the advertised length of double degree programs.
The policy has been proposed in order to more accurately weight, for the purposes of DEETYA reporting and student HECS and fee liabilities, the subjects comprising individual degrees. The practice of underweighting subjects if the degree program required more than 48 credit points in a calendar year has disadvantaged some faculties in funding terms to such an extent that the future of their double degree programs has been in doubt. This policy would require that courses with more than 48 credit points per year as part of their requirements would advertise their true lengths in terms of a 48 point year.
In recommending this policy, the Education Committee asks the Board to note that the Education Policy (Section 5.1) equates workload and credit points, and further equates 48 credit points to 1.0 EFTSU (100%) for statistical and HECS and fee purposes. Further, the Board is advised that the current situation, in which the same subject is allocated different weight if undertaken by a student enrolled in a single degree or in a double degree program, is considered to be inequitable.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve, for immediate introduction, the policy recommended by the Education Committee regarding the advertised lengths of double degree programs as follows:
The advertised length of double degree courses should be extended by a period corresponding to their permitted overloaded credit points, based on a standard 48 credit points per year. In this way, EFTSU would once again have a unique, directly proportional relationship to the credit point value of a subject, and students would be obliged to pay only 1.0 EFTSU per year. It would also be usual, however, for a student to choose to undertake the program in a more accelerated manner, but they would then be undertaking a voluntary overload, and the EFTSU levied would not be adjusted to equal 1.0. In many double degree courses, this will require an extension of the advertised length of the course, so that it reflects the number of 48 point years in which the course would be completed (eg 4.5 for a 216 point course, 5.5 for a 264 point course, 4.66 for a 224 point course).
4. NEW COURSE PROPOSALS
4.1 Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Education
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 on the Clayton campus.
A document is attached (Attachment 1).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the proposal of the Faculties of Business and Economics and Education to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Education.
5. AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING COURSES
5.1 Bachelor of Arts - Approved Arts Disciplines
The Committee noted the advice of the Faculty that within the structure of the Bachelor of Arts there would remain sufficient scope (52 points) for students to complete subjects in disciplines other than those taught by the Faculty of Arts. This scope, it was further noted, would permit students to complete a 52 point major from another faculty (for example, psychology from the Faculty of Science) along with the minimum Arts requirements of a major, minor and first year sequence.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the proposal:
"that for the purposes of defining the structure of the Bachelor of Arts, disciplines and subjects referred to as "Arts" be considered to be those taught by departments of the Faculty of Arts in an approved schedule."
5.2 Bachelor of Business - amendment to Accounting major
This amendment is proposed for introduction from Semester Two 1997, and appropriate transition arrangements will be made available for current students.
A document is attached (Attachment 2).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the Accounting major of the existing Bachelor of Business available at the Gippsland campus as detailed in the document presented.
5.3 Bachelor of Applied Science - Amendment to structure and title
The Faculty of Science has recommended the introduction of a new course structure on the Gippsland campus for the existing Bachelor of Applied Science and its associated tagged degrees.
The new course structure is proposed to take effect from Semester One 1998 on the Gippsland campus and by Distance Education, and would affect all courses with the current Bachelor of Applied Science as a component of a double degree.
The Bachelor of Applied Science would then have no further intake after 1997. There would be no further transfer into the tagged degrees associated with the Bachelor of Applied Science after 1998.
A document is attached (Attachment 3).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the proposal of the Faculty of Science to amend the existing Bachelor of Applied Science as detailed in the document presented, and to amend the title of the course so that it becomes Bachelor of Science. The Board is asked to note that this amendment affects all double degrees associated with the existing Bachelor of Applied Science.
5.4 Bachelor of Applied Science - tagged degrees - amendment to structure and title
The Faculty of Science, as part of the restructure of the existing Bachelor of Applied Science, has recommended that the tagged awards associated with the Bachelor of Applied Science also be revised.
The new streams and titles would be available from 1998, but would not be made available for intake at the first year level. It is intended by the Faculty that existing students would transfer into the new streams at the end of 1997, although arrangements would be made for any individual wishing to continue with their current stream.
A document is attached (Attachment 4).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the following tagged degrees, indicating streams of the Bachelor of Science to be available to students on the Gippsland campus, noting that these tagged degrees are available only for later year intake:
5.5 Bachelor of Science - amendment to major/minor structure
The Faculty of Science has recommended that the structure used to define the course requirements for the Bachelor of Science be amended.
A document is attached (Attachment 5).
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the proposal of the Faculty of Science to amend the structure of the Bachelor of Science so that the course requirements would be as follows:
"A candidate for the degree must include subjects to the value of at least 144 points, including:
two major sequences
or
a major sequence and a minor sequence
or
a linked-major package."
6. RESOLUTION OF MATTERS RAISED AT PREVIOUS MEETINGS OF THE ACADEMIC BOARD
6.1 Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Education
At Meeting 6/96, Minute 4.1, the Board approved a proposal to establish a new double degree, to be titled Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Education, subject to
The Education Committee noted that the conditions placed on the original approval of this course (Minute 16.2, Education Committee Meeting 6/96) had now been met.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board note that the conditions placed upon the original approval of the new double degree program, Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Education, have now been met.
6.2 Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education
At Meeting 6/96, Minute 5.1, the Board approved a proposal to amend the existing double degree course, Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Education, by offering it on the Clayton campus in addition to the Peninsula campus, subject to provision of appropriate resource statements.
The Education Committee noted that these have been supplied.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board note that the condition placed upon the original approval of the amendment to the double degree program, Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education, has now been met.
7. NEW SUBJECT PROPOSALS
The Education Committee endorsed for transmission to the Academic Board the proposals for subjects detailed below. Full documentation is available for perusal by members of the Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board approve the subject proposals from the Faculty of Business and Economics and the Victorian College of Pharmacy as detailed below:
8. DISESTABLISHMENT OF EXISTING SUBJECTS
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board note the disestablishment of existing subjects of the Faculty of Engineering:
9. RECEIPT OF PROCEEDINGS
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Academic Board receive and note the proceedings of Meeting 8/96 of the Education Committee held on 18 December 1996.
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P R O C E E D I N G S
10. MINOR AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING COURSES AND AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING SUBJECTS
The Committee noted amendments to existing subjects of the Faculties of Engineering and Science. Information regarding these amendments may be obtained from the Executive Officer of the Education Committee.
11. REVIEW OF TERMS OF REFERENCE OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Committee was advised that its terms of reference were due to be revised, and that both the Interim Chair and the Chair-designate would be involved in this process.
Staff with comments regarding the terms of reference for the Education Committee or for the Associate Deans (Teaching) should forward those comments to the Executive Officer or to Professor Darvall's office.
12. FACULTY PASSES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN "EX-FACULTY" SUBJECTS
The Committee received a discussion paper submitted regarding the matter of conceded passes. Associate Professor White spoke to the Committee, explaining that the paper presented the view that the current system was inequitable, and confusing, and that the marking system in use served a number of masters, including not only defining the performance of a student in an individual subject but also determining progress in a degree and providing information about the student to a potential employer.
It was agreed that the matter required further consideration and that a specific proposal for consideration by faculties should be developed.
13. STUDENT GRADE RANKINGS
The Faculty of Business and Economics had recommended that academic transcripts be amended to include the percentile ranking of students in subjects taught by the Faculty. Advice from the Examinations and Certifications Branch indicated that this would not be feasible, given the length of time it takes to incorporate amendments into the program to produce transcripts. In any case, members of the Committee considered that this was a matter best considered within an individual faculty.
The Committee agreed that the Faculty may wish to issue Faculty certificates with the percentile rankings of students in specific classes. However, any such certificate should not bear any resemblance to an official university transcript, and that a draft of the proposed document should be submitted to Mr R Burnet for endorsement of its style.
14. DISCIPLINE STATUTE REVISIONS
The Committee received and noted the document prepared by the University Solicitor's Office regarding the development of revisions to the current University Discipline Statute (Statute 4.1). It briefly considered the recommendations contained therein.
The Committee made a number of comments regarding the paper presented and recommended that the Solicitor's Office commence drafting the revisions to Statute 4.1 Discipline, taking into account its concerns.
The Committee also requested that the full existing statute, along with the recommended amendments, be presented when the revisions were submitted for consideration.
15. QUALITY ASSURANCE OFF-SHORE
The Education Committee received and noted the document "Quality Assurance Off-Shore", which described the Quality Assurance Procedures currently in place for the approval and review of courses taught off-shore, and noted further that this matter may need to be revisited once a decision has been taken regarding the place of the Off-Shore Quality Assurance Committee of Council in the committee hierarchy of the University.
16. REPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
The Education Committee received and noted the summary of Library Impact Statements submitted to the University Librarian for the period August 1996 to November 1996.
17. GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT IN UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EXAMINERS
The Committee received and noted the document, prepared by the Faculty of Business and Economics, entitled "Guidelines for Assessment in Undergraduate Subjects and Responsibilities of Examiners".
18. GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS
The Committee received and noted the document, prepared by the Faculty of Business and Economics, entitled "Guidelines for the Conduct and Responsibilities of the Board of Examiners".
Academic Board 2/97
Item 12
Attachment 1
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Request for Course Approval
The Boards of the Faculty of Business and Economics and the Faculty of Education, at meetings -/96 and -/96 respectively, determined that the following new course should be proposed for consideration by the Education Committee. The Committee's recommendation will be transmitted to the next meeting of the Academic Board.
COURSE NAME
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Education
FORMAL ABBREVIATION
BCom/BEd.
REASONS FOR INTRODUCTION OF COURSE
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the education component of the course are to provide students with:
the skills to:
On completion of the commerce component of this course, graduates should
METHODS OF TEACHING AND RELATIONSHIP TO OBJECTIVES
The methods of teaching will involve
These teaching methods will be used to develop conceptual and practical skills and the ability to apply these skills in professional situations. Classroom simulation and case study discussion will illustrate the complexity of both educational and business activities, and the need to make informed decisions. The methods of teaching are designed to develop further students' analytical skills relevant to such decision making.
Off-campus fieldwork placement in school or other settings (mainly in Victoria but also in Central Australia, North America, and South Pacific) is an integral part of the course for every student. Other off-campus fieldwork activities provide students, as individuals or in small groups, with opportunities to collect data, test theories, and observe phenomena relevant to all areas of education.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT AND RELATIONSHIP TO OBJECTIVES
The assessment used for each subject will generally encompass a range of the following components:
This array of assessment methods is designed to test progress in the accumulation of knowledge and the acquisition of analytical and practical skills, and to provide insight into the application of knowledge.
Class presentations will develop communication skills, while case studies will simulate reality in providing limited information on which decisions must be based. This will result in the development of students' management skills in situational analysis and decision-making.
The written assignments will require students to research and refine material to be presented in a coherent and concise form. The progressive and final examinations will provide a means for students to demonstrate that the required level of knowledge, competence and skills has been achieved and retained.
Methods of assessment will vary with the learning tasks. In commerce subjects theory covered in lectures will be assessed predominantly by formal written examinations, although continuous assessment will also take place through tests, assignments, tutorials and students presenting papers.
During the school based practicum students are assessed by Monash staff and local supervisors on their performance during school and industry placements. This is an integral part of the assessment regime in each subject in the Teaching and Curriculum sequence of the course.
Other fieldwork exercises form a significant part of the assessment regimes of subjects in which students are required to complete specific off-campus fieldwork tasks and submit oral and/or written reports of their activities.
STRUCTURE
The total credit points for the double degree course will be 212. Within this, the following points must be accumulated:
This can be structured as shown in the appendix.
These credit point requirements, within which discipline or prerequisite requirements must be met, are consistent with the current course requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Education, and thus enable students to achieve the same outcomes as they do in the separate degrees. They include cross credit in the Bachelor of Commerce for thirty-six points of unspecified out-of-faculty subjects.
LENGTH OF COURSE
Four and a half years full-time or equivalent part-time Students must complete the course within eight years.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
VCE or equivalent, including the following subjects at level 3/4: English with a grade of C and Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics with a grade of C.
WORKLOAD REQUIREMENT
The expected number of hours per week for a full time student is between 48 to 52 hours.
LIBRARY APPROVAL
Library impact statement being sought.
COMPUTER CENTRE REQUIREMENTS
Computer Center impact statement being sought.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
As the load comes from existing courses, there are no additional resource impacts.
INTERFACULTY INVOLVEMENT
Students will be permitted to study only approved commerce and education subjects.
TEACHING CAMPUS AND MODE OF OFFERING
Commerce: Clayton campus, on-campus mode.
Education: Clayton campus, on-campus mode, and school or industry visits for Practicums
FEE STRUCTURE
For students with Australian residency, this will be offered as part of existing faculty loads and will incur the requisite level of impost. The fee for international students will be the same as for the Bachelor of Commerce (currently $11,000 per annum).
PROPOSED DATE OF INTRODUCTION
Semester 1, 1998.
ANTICIPATED EFTSU ENROLMENT
10 local EFTSU. Each faculty will contribute EFTSU from existing load in proportion to their points load in the degree.
LEGISLATION/STATUTES AFFECTED
The regulations for the Bachelor of Commerce will need to be amended accordingly. The regulations for the Bachelor of Education will not be affected since they already allow for double degrees based upon existing courses.
APPENDIX
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE/BACHELOR OF EDUCATION COURSE CHART
Teaching and Curriculum
Education Studies
Year 1 24 to 36 points 6 to 12 points 6 to 12 points
(48 points)
Compulsory Commerce Compulsory subjects Compulsory subjects
Subjects
Year 2 12 to 24 points 0 to 12 points1 8 to 22 points 8 to 22 points
(48 to 52 points)
Compulsory Commerce Second Year Commerce Compulsory subjects Compulsory subjects
Subjects Subjects
Year 3 0 to 36 points1 0 to 24 points 0 to 16 points
(48 to 52 points) Compulsory subjects
Second and Third Year Elective subjects
Commerce Subjects 8 points
Elective subject
Year 4 12 to 42 points1 8 to 16 points
(48 to 52 points)
Second and/or Third Elective subjects
Year Commerce Subjects
Year 5, Semester 1 16 points
(16 points)
Practicum I
Practicum II
There must be a total of sixty points of second and third year Commerce subjects with no more than thirty six points from the same year level. There must be at least eighteen points in a commerce specialisation at each of second and third year level.
DEFINITION OF COMPULSORY SUBJECT CATEGORIES
COMPULSORY COMMERCE (all 6 points)
AAF1021/2 Accounting
AAF1031/2 Accounting
ECO1000 Economics
ECO1010 Economics
ECM1020 Business Statistics
ECM1031/2 Business Statistics
MGC1020 Management
MGC1030 Management
COMPULSORY EDUCATION STUDIES
Images of Education (6 points)
Education and the individual (6 points)
Structuring education (8 points)
Education and change (8 points)
COMPULSORY TEACHING STUDIES
English and SOSE (6 points)
Science, health and physical education (6 points)
Mathematics and computing (8 points)
Arts and technology (8 points)
Academic Board 2/97
Item 12
Attachment 2
Memorandum
TO: Education Committee
FROM: Faculty of Business and Economics
DATE: December 1996
RE: Amendments to Accounting and Finance Subjects affecting Bachelor of Business
At Meeting No. .../.. of the Faculty Board, it was determined that the following amendments should be made to the subjects listed, effective .. .... 19..:
Subject code Subject title Amendment
GBU2005 Financial To be deleted after the introduction of
Accounting GBU2016, subject to transitional
arrangements.
GBU3011 Advanced To be deleted after the introduction of
Financial GBU3017, subject to transitional
Accounting arrangements.
GBU2016 Financial New subject* to incorporate (i) selected
Accounting topics currently covered in GBU2005
and and GBU3011 and (ii) new topics.
Reporting *A New Subject Proposal for GBU2016
accompanies this proposal.
GBU3017 Financial New subject** to incorporate (i) selected
Accounting topics currently covered in GBU2005 and
Issues GBU3011, and (ii) new topics.
**A New Subject Proposal for GBU3017
accompanies thisproposal.
The purpose of the amendments is to incorporate GBU3009 (Project Planning and Control) into the list of accounting subjects required by the professional accounting bodies without impinging upon the choice of non-accounting electives available to students in the Bachelor of Business.
The list of accounting subjects required by the professional accounting bodies currently comprises nine subjects as shown on page 80 of the 1996 Faculty of Business and Economics Handbook: a photocopy of page 80 is attached to this document. The required accounting subjects are marked with an asterisk.
The amendments would change this list in the Handbook as follows:
Current situation Proposed situation
GBU1001 Introductory accounting A * GBU1001 Introductory accounting A *
GBU1002 Introductory accounting B * GBU1002 Introductory accounting B *
GBU2003 Accounting for management * GBU2003 Accounting for management *
information information
GBU2004 Budgeting and management * GBU2004 Budgeting and management *
techniques techniques
GBU2005 Financial accounting * GBU2016 Financial accounting and *
reporting
GBU3006 Accounting theory and * GBU3006 Accounting theory and *
current issues current issues
GBU3007 Auditing * GBU3007 Auditing *
GBU3008 Accounting research project GBU3008 Accounting research project
GBU3009 Project planning and GBU3009 Project planning and control **
control
GBU3010 Business finance * GBU3010 Business finance *
GBU3011 Advanced financial * GBU3017 Financial accounting issues **
accounting
GBU3012 Investment and portfolio GBU3012 Investment and portfolio
analysis analysis
Students seeking membership of the Students seeking membership of the
professional accounting bodies in professional accounting bodies in
Australia must complete the Bachelor Australia must complete the Bachelor of
of Business degree with the nine Business degree with the nine subjects
subjects specified by the specified by the professional bodies,
professional bodies marked with an including the eight subjects marked with
asterisk. a single- asterisk, and one of the
subjects marked with the double-asterisk.
Rationale
The educational rationale driving these amendments is the desire to provide accounting students with a greater balance between financial and management accounting. Traditionally, accounting curricula have been weighted in favour of financial accounting rather than management accounting, reflecting the prevailing emphasis on external financial reporting rather than managerial reporting and analysis. However, while the importance of external financial reporting has not diminished, increased competition and changes in organisation structures and technologies in the past two decades have increased demands for better quality management information. Management accounting provides students with the concepts and skills required to provide and analyse this information. The amendments would enable accounting students to improve the balance of their management and financial accounting knowledge.
The amendments will (i) consolidate the financial accounting knowledge required for entry into the professional accounting bodies into GBU1001 (Introductory Accounting A), GBU1002 (Introductory Accounting B), GBU2016 (Financial Accounting and Reporting), and GBU3006 (Accounting Theory and Current Issues), (ii) provide students seeking entry to the professional bodies with the opportunity to gain greater expertise in management accounting through the inclusion of GBU3009 (Project Planning and Control) as a subject required by these bodies, (iii) require students seeking entry to the professional bodies to choose between GBU3017 (Financial Accounting Issues) and GBU3009.
The structure of the Bachelor of Business will be unchanged by these amendments.
Time frame and transitional arrangements
After Semester 2 1997, GBU2005 (Financial Accounting) will remain available to students who wish to repeat the subject due to having previously failed it. When the university's GBU2005 commitments to these students have been met GBU2005 will be deleted from the list of subjects offered in the Bachelor of Business in the Faculty Handbook.
GBU3011 (Advanced Financial Accounting) will remain available as a required subject for students who have already completed GBU2005 (Financial Accounting). When the university's GBU3011 commitments to these students have been met GBU3011 will be deleted from the list of subjects offered in the Bachelor of Business in the Faculty Handbook.
GBU2016 (Financial Accounting and Reporting) will be available starting Semester 2, 1997.
GBU3017 (Financial Accounting Issues) will be available starting Semester 1, 1998.
Subject topics are detailed in the following section.
Subjects' topical content
The content of GBU2016 (Financial Accounting and Reporting) will be:
Topic 1(*) Influences on the nature and objectives of Financial Accounting
Topic 2(**) Reorganisation, restructure of share capital
Topic 3(*) Profit determination and distribution, Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet
Topic 4(*) Cash Flow Statements
Topic 5(*) Tax effect accounting
Topic 6(*) Accounting for leases
Topic 7(***) Superannuation and insurance
Topic 8(**) Liquidations
Topic 9(**) Consolidations - Introduction
Topic 10(**) Consolidations - Inter-company transactions
Topic 11(**) Consolidations - Outside equity interest
Topic 12(**) Equity accounting
Topic 13(**) Hedging foreign exchange risk and foreign currency translations
(*) = currently covered by GBU2005
(**) = currently covered by GBU3011
(***) = currently not covered by either GBU2005 or GBU3011
The amendments will make GBU2016 (Financial Accounting and Reporting) comparable in topical coverage with GBU8021 (Financial Accounting), its counterpart in the Graduate Diploma in Accounting conversion course.
The content of GBU3011 (Advanced Financial Accounting) is:
Topic 1 Company Formation
Topic 2 Accounting for Operations
Topic 3 Internal Reorganisation
Topic 4 External Reorganisation
Topic 5 Consolidations 1
Topic 6 Consolidations 2
Topic 7 Consolidations 3
Topic 8 Consolidations 4
Topic 9 Consolidations 5
Topic 10 Equity accounting
Topic 12 Hedging
Topic 13 Foreign Currency Translations
The content of GBU3017 (Financial Accounting Issues) will be:
Topic 1(*) Assets and Liabilities - accounting issues
Topic 2(**) Consolidation - overview general issues
Topic 3(**) Consolidations - advanced issues
Topic 4(***) Accounting for Financial Instruments -1
Topic 5(***) Accounting for Financial Instruments - 2
Topic 6(***) Accounting for Social and Environmental Reporting -1
Topic 7(***) Accounting for Social and Environmental Reporting -2
Topic 8(***) Accounting for Self-generating and Re-generating Assets -1
Topic 9(***) Accounting for Self-generating and Re-generating Assets -2
Topic 10(***) Financial Reporting in Public Sector
Topic 11(***) International Accounting -1
Topic 12(***) International Accounting -2
Topic 13 Review
(*) = currently covered by GBU2005
(**) = currently covered by GBU3011
(***) = currently not covered by either GBU2005 or GBU3011
The content of GBU3009 (Project Planning and Control) is:
Topic 1 Projects in Contemporary Organisations
Topic 2 Project Selection
Topic 3 Project Organisation and Project Planning
Topic 4 Budgeting and Cost Estimation
Topic 5 Scheduling
Topic 6 Resource Allocation
Topic 7 Monitoring and Control Systems
Topic 8 Personal Computer-based Project Management Software
Topic 9 Financial Reporting and Accounting Issues Pertaining to Construction and Other Long-Term Projects
Topic 10 Project Auditing
Topic 11 Project Termination
Topic 12 Multicultural and Environmental Issues
Topic 13 STUDENT PROJECT
Accreditation by the professional accounting bodies
As indicated by the attached copies of correspondence, the amendments will not change the accreditation accorded this course by the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants (ASCPA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (ICAA).
Conclusion
The Board feels that this change is justifiable on the grounds that (i) the post-amendments financial accounting subjects GBU1001 (Introductory Accounting A), GBU1002 (Introductory Accounting B), GBU2016 (Financial Accounting and Reporting), and GBU3006 (Accounting Theory and Current Issues), would be structured in an integrated fashion to teach the body of financial accounting knowledge required for accreditation purposes by the ASCPA and the ICAA, (ii) the structure of the Bachelor of Business is unaffected by the amendments, and (iii) students seeking entry into the professional accounting bodies will have a more balanced choice of accountancy subjects at no increase in resource demands.
Academic Board 2/97
Item 12
Attachment 3
MONASH UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Request for Course Approval
The Faculty of Science Board, at Meeting No. .../..., determined that the following new course should be proposed for consideration by the Education Committee. The Committee's recommendation will be transmitted to the next meeting of the Academic Board.
COURSE NAME: Bachelor of Science
with associated tagged degrees
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Bachelor of Science (Chemical and Analytical Sciences)
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics, Data Analysis and Modelling)
Bachelor of Science (Resource Management)
FORMAL ABBREVIATION: B Sc
B Sc (Biotech)
B Sc (Chem & Anlyt)
B Sc (Math Modlng)
B Sc (Res Mgt)
REASONS FOR INTRODUCTION OF COURSE:
This proposal is one outcome of the Faculty of Science five year planning process which is currently under way. With the strong support of the Dean, the School of Applied Science proposes to phase out the Bachelor of Applied Science degree and replace it with a Bachelor of Science award. Students will be admitted to the Bachelor of Science course on the Gippsland campus and by Distance Education from the commencement of 1998, and the new B.Sc. will be incorporated into various double awards already approved for the Peninsula, Berwick and Gippsland campuses which currently include the B.App.Sc. degree.
At the same time, the School is moving to significantly rationalise the range of major sequences available in the B.App.Sc. and related awards. Specifically, the thirteen major sequences in the current B.App.Sc. schedule will be replaced with eight discipline areas offering studies through to third level, namely:
Biochemistry Applied Statistics
Chemistry Mathematics
Microbiology Psychology
Resource/Environmental Management Computing
This change involves resting the Applied Physics and Physical Science major sequences, integrating the Applied Chemistry and Chemistry majors into a single discipline (with a reduction in subjects offered) and integrating the Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Operations Research major sequences into a single Mathematics discipline area (again with a reduction in subjects offered). It is also proposed (subject to discussions with the Department of Psychology) that the current limit of 48 points of psychology creditable to the B.App.Sc. degree be removed so that full professional studies in that discipline become available in this B.Sc. course.
New initiatives by the School for the B.Sc. course include a limited expansion of current offerings in Environmental Science to provide major studies in Resource/Environmental Management, and the offering of an Applied Statistics major where it is proposed to develop the subject offerings in collaboration with statisticians on several campuses of the University and also utilising existing subjects. These initiatives were earlier foreshadowed in the School's five year (1997-2001) plan.
The rationalisations and changes in direction detailed in the above are in large part a response to regional community and professional demand. Consultations have indicated a requirement for the Gippsland campus to offer a program which addresses issues relating to the management of air, land and water resources within a scientific framework. The offering of an Applied Statistics major will support this program and also be relevant to students of psychology, biological and chemical sciences, as well as to students in other Schools including Business and Electronic Commerce and Humanities and Social Sciences.
The four proposed tagged degrees are replacements, with some refocussing as detailed above, for the following existing tagged programs within the B.App.Sc.:
Bachelor of Applied Science (Biological and Medical Sciences)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Biotechnology)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Chemical and Analytical Sciences)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Mathematical Sciences)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physics and Analytical Science)
The proposed biological sciences-based tagged degree of B.Sc. (Biotechnology) is a replacement for the first two of these programs. It is proposed that there be two strands, directed to medical and industrial applications respectively. Initial responses to the existing B.App.Sc. (Biotechnology) tagged degree indicate that this program may be particularly relevant, and attractive, to fee-paying international students.
OBJECTIVES:
In delivering the Bachelor of Science course the School of Applied Science aims to:
(i) equip graduates with the knowledge, competencies and attitudes that will enable them to pursue careers in scientific and technical settings;
(ii) foster in students an intellectual curiosity as a preparation for lifelong learning;
(iii) develop a high quality, challenging and supportive learning environment appropriate to the needs of both on-campus and distance education students, including international students.
The objectives of the B.Sc. course are to provide students with:
A Knowledge of:
one or more chosen areas of the sciences which may include Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology and Computing;
quantitative and qualitative research techniques;
analytical and physical techniques within the chosen areas of the Sciences;
An Understanding of:
the role and impact of the physical and natural sciences in society;
ethics with reference to scientific research and development activity;
the procedures required to plan and manage work systems as well as maintaining quality systems relevant to areas of responsibility;
The Skills to:
think logically and independently to develop, analyse and communicate alternative solutions to problems;
analyse situations, assess and apply an appropriate professional response and evaluate the outcome;
locate and retrieve information in technical and scientific literature from a range of sources, including on-line sources;
communicate scientific and technical knowledge effectively using oral, written or electronic forms;
progress to further study or research training;
effectively communicate, liaise and co-operate with others in a multidisciplinary setting and to work within and contribute to a team;
contribute critically to the development and performance of the workplace organisation;
respond professionally to scientific issues in a changing political environment;
integrate theory drawn from several disciplines and understand its relevance.
The course will encourage the following attitudes in the students:
social awareness and the vision and perspective to integrate and apply practical and conceptual knowledge, learning and analytical skills to the benefit of society;
cultivated positive personal and social values, especially integrity, tolerance, self-discipline and commitment to life-long learning;
a concern for accuracy and the willingness to objectively assess their performance.
METHODS OF TEACHING AND RELATIONSHIP TO OBJECTIVES:
The course has been designed to incorporate subjects which provide key scientific, mathematical and computing skills as well as specialist studies in each area. It will be taught both on-campus and by distance education.
On-campus students will be required to attend combinations of lectures, seminars, laboratory classes, tutorials, workshops and microlab sessions appropriate to the objectives of the individual subjects. First year subjects will combine lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes and provide the theoretical frameworks, methodologies and strategies for inquiry and research upon which second and third year subjects can be built.
In the final stage of their program students will have the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge they have gained in a practical setting, by undertaking a significant project. They will also choose from a range of more advanced studies and develop to a greater depth relevant knowledge and skills in selected areas of the sciences.
In most computing subjects and some of the science subjects students interact regularly with staff and other students, including off-campus students, via newsgroups and electronic bulletin boards, and via the Internet. Distance Education students are provided with a range of instructional techniques and opportunities for interaction which support the distance learning mode, including the following:
Interaction, opportunities for effective staff/student consultation and directed learning including weekend schools, residential schools, telephone tutorials, teleconferencing and computer networking. This allows student to student contact as well as contact between staff members and groups of students and provides for interactive learning between on and off-campus students;
Materials, including text books, subject guides, study guides, home laboratory kits (in some science subjects), collections of relevant articles, audio and video materials, computer disks and CD ROMs.
Facilities including libraries, laboratories, regional study centres, computer microlabs, depositories, archives and the extensive range of services provided by the computer centre through NetFace and the Distance Education Centre.
Electronic communication with staff and other students via e-mail and newsgroups.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT AND RELATIONSHIP TO OBJECTIVES:
To develop the broad range of skills and knowledge identified in the OBJECTIVES section a variety of methods of assessment will be employed, including examinations, laboratory reports, assignments (both written and electronically submitted) and audio/visual presentations using the appropriate media.
Individual subject proposals will provide more specific detail.
STRUCTURE:
To satisfy the requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Science degree, a student must:
(i) Complete at least 144 credit points including between 48 and 60 points of first-level studies and at least 24 points of third-level studies. With the exception of up to 12 points of first-level studies and up to 24 points of upper-level studies (Levels 2 and 3), all subjects must be selected from Schedule B (or be creditable as equivalent subjects).
(ii) Complete two discipline sequences consisting of
either 12 + 16 + 24 points in one discipline area,
across Levels 1, 2, 3 respectively
(other than Computing)
and 28 points in a second discipline area
(including at least 16 points from Levels 2 and 3)
or 12 + 16 + 16 points in one discipline area
and 12 + 16 + 16 points in a second discipline area
(The discipline areas are detailed in Schedule A.)
(iii) Complete
SCS2030 Science and Society (4 points)
SCS2062 Information and Research Methodology (4 points)
At least 6 points of first level mathematics or statistics.
Note: In view of the fact that all subjects offered as part of a computing major by the Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology have credit value 6 points, it is proposed that the B.Sc. computing major sequence comprise 18 + 12 + 18 points across Levels 1-3. This structure also reflects the fact that upper level computing subjects require three 6-point subjects at first level. A limit of 48 points of computing subjects creditable to the B.Sc. is proposed.
The proposed subject structures for the tagged degrees are detailed in other documents.
LENGTH OF COURSE:
Three years full-time or the equivalent in part-time studies (e.g. six years part-time at 50% of average full-time load).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
VTAC entry applies, with a common intake to first year; upon completion of the first year of studies, students may either continue in the B.Sc. course or seek to transfer to one of the tagged degrees.
Normal University entrance requirements of VCE (or equivalent) with a grade average of D in the following studies: English, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology at VCE Units 3&4 level.
Mature Age Entry applies.
CREDIT PROVISION:
Students with recognised partial or complete qualifications may be granted advanced standing in line with University and Faculty of Science policies. Such students must complete a minimum of 48 points of Monash studies, including at least 24 points at third level, to be awarded the B.Sc. degree.
Students holding an appropriate TAFE associate diploma qualification may be granted up to 48 points advanced standing (combination of specific credits and unspecified exemption). For holders of the Associate Diploma of Applied Science or Advanced Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology, special transition subjects in first year chemistry and physics are offered to facilitate progression.
WORKLOAD REQUIREMENT:
It is expected that a student would devote approximately twelve hours of study per week, on average, to a subject of 6 points credit value. This time allocation includes scheduled classes for on-campus students.
For a 6 point semester length first level subject, typical class contact hours are as follows:
Biological, Chemical, Physical Sciences:
3 hours lectures, 1 hour tutorial, 2 hours laboratory
Mathematical Sciences:
3 hours lectures, 1-2 hours tutorial/laboratory
Psychology:
3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory/tutorial
For an 8 point upper level subject, typical class contact hours are as follows:
Biological, Chemical, Physical Sciences:
4 hours lectures, 4 hours laboratory
Mathematical Sciences:
4 hours lectures, 1 hour tutorial
(or 2 hours lectures, 1 hour tutorial for a 4 point subject)
For a 6 point upper level psychology subject, typical class contact hours are 3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory/tutorial.
LIBRARY APPROVAL:
The Library Impact Statement has been approved by the Associate Librarian, Gippsland Branch Library, and is attached as Appendix B.
Note: The additional library resources required for the expanded offerings in Applied Statistics and Environmental/Resource Management will be able to be covered by redirection of the existing library funding for the School of Applied Science. The Gippsland Branch Library already has reasonable holdings to support undergraduate-level studies in both fields.
COMPUTER CENTRE REQUIREMENTS:
As for the existing B.App.Sc. course. No additional resources are required. Existing network licences for statistical software will be sufficient for the offering of the Applied Statistics discipline.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
The proposed course does not increase requirements for teaching space or laboratory facilities. In fact there will be some reduction in requirement for physics laboratory facilities, but these will still be well utilised for first-year and inter-Faculty teaching (engineering and health sciences).
INTER-FACULTY INVOLVEMENT:
The Faculty of Computing and Information Technology teaches the subjects offered in the Computing and Information Technology area (see Schedule A). The associated EFTSU taught load is not expected to differ significantly from that for the current B.App.Sc.
TEACHING CAMPUS AND MODE OF OFFERING:
Gippsland campus or distance education.
Related double degrees/double awards will be offered on the Berwick and Peninsula campuses as replacements for currently approved programs incorporating the B.App.Sc. (These double awards are covered by separate, later proposals.)
For distance education students there are residential school requirements for most laboratory science and some psychology subjects. Upper level laboratory science subjects taken by DE typically involve a five day residential school at the Gippsland campus.
Computing and Information Technology and some other subjects require DE students to have access to a personal computer, modem, printer and Internal service provider.
FEE STRUCTURE:
For Australian residents this course will be offered within approved Faculty of Science quotas.
International students will be accepted on a full-fee paying basis; as a guide the 1997 full-time fee for the existing B.Sc. and B.App.Sc. is $13,500.
PROPOSED DATE OF INTRODUCTION:
First semester, 1998, with inclusion of the new course in the VTAC Guide if feasible.
ANTICIPATED ENROLMENT:
The existing B.App.Sc. course load would be progressively transferred to the new program. Also, it is anticipated that some or all of the B.Behav.Sc. load will be transferred to the B.Sc. when it is phased out.
The Faculty has made an application to the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for additional load in 1998 for the Resource Management initiative.
The provisional commencing load for the course in 1998 is approximately 70 EFTSU, comprising 35 full-time on campus students and 70 part-time distance education students (excluding psychology, double awards incorporating B.Sc. and any additional load approved for the Resource Management tagged degree).
LEGISLATION/STATUTES AFFECTED:
It is anticipated that the current B.Sc. regulations are sufficiently flexible to encompass the proposed course. The Faculty Registrar (Science) will be able to advise in this area.
Schedule A
Discipline areas with individual subjects available in the
B.Sc. - Gippsland campus and Distance Education
(Subject codes are provisional at this stage.)
Biochemistry
First level SCS1185.06 Cell Biology
SCS1186.06 Biology of Mammalian Systems
Second level SCS2141.08 Biochemistry
SCS2142.08 Cellular Metabolism
Third level SCS3141.08 Medical Aspects of Cell Biology
SCS3142.08 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Chemistry (+ compulsory for major)
First level SCS1281.06+ Chemical Science
SCS1282.06+ Chemistry
Second level SCS2253.08+ Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
SCS2254.08+ Organic and Biocoordination
Chemistry
SCS2275.04 Instrumental Techniques
SCS2276.04 Chemical Analysis and Chromatography
Third level SCS3253.04+ Advanced Chemical Principles
SCS3254.04+ Chemistry of New Materials
SCS3255.04 Biotransformations and Natural
Products
SCS3275.04 Physical and Spectroscopic Analysis
SCS3276.04 Advanced Elemental Analysis
SCS3011.04 Atmospheric Processes
(Major also requires SCS3082.04 and SCS3030.04)
Microbiology
First level SCS1185.06 Cell Biology
SCS1186.06 Biology of Mammalian Systems
Second level SCS2123.04 Introductory Microbiology
SCS2124.04 The Microorganisms
SCS2125.04 Microbial Cell Function
SCS2126.04 Environmental Microbiology
Third level SCS3122.08 Medical Microbiology
SCS3123.04 Public Health Microbiology
SCS3124.04 Food Microbiology
SCS3125.04 Industrial Microbiology
Resource/Environmental Management
First level SCS1011.06 Environmental Science 1:
The Dynamic Environment
SCS1281.06 Chemical Science
Second level SCS2011.08 Conservation of Bio-resources
SCS2012.08 Environmental Science 2:
Resource Management Issues
Third level SCS3011.04 Atmospheric Processes
SCS3012.04 Atmospheric Issues
SCS3013.04 Soil Science
SCS3014.08 Environmental Management
SCS3015.04 Forest Management
SCS3016.04 Resource Management - Natural Areas
Applied Statistics (+ compulsory for major)
First level SCS1632.06+ Applied Statistics 1
SCS1613.06 Mathematics 1A or
SCS1601.06 Basic Mathematics
Second level SCS2632.08+ Applied Statistics 2
SCS2633.04+ Robust and Nonparametric Methods
SCS2634.04+ Design and Analysis of Sample
Surveys
SCS2631.08 Statistical Models and Inference
Third level SCS3633.08+ Applied Multivariate Data Analysis
SCS3634.08 Design and Analysis of Experiments
SCS3751.08 Forecasting
Mathematics (+ compulsory for major)
First level SCS1613.06+ Mathematics 1A
SCS1614.06 Discrete Mathematics
SCS1615.06+ Mathematics 1B
Second level SCS2612.04 Functions of Several Variables
SCS2613.04 Linear Algebra
SCS2614.04 Mathematical Structures
SCS2622.04 Numerical Methods
SCS2624.04 Mathematical Modelling A
SCS2625.04 Methods of Applied Mathematics
SCS2711.08 Linear and Integer Programming
SCS2713.04 Applied Probability Models
Third level SCS3612.04 Applied Modern Algebra
SCS3613.04 Complex Analysis
SCS3614.04 Combinatorics
SCS3621.08 Differential Equations
SCS3622.04 Mathematical Modelling B
SCS3711.04 Simulation
SCS3715.08 Sequential Decision Models
Psychology To be developed by Department of Psychology.
Computing (Limit of 48 points - major sequence consists of 18 + 12
+ 18 points, with compulsory subjects marked +)
First level GCO1811.06+ Computer Programming 1
GCO1812.06+ Computer Programming 2
GCO1815.06+ Computer Technology
Second level GCO2812.06+ Computer Organisation
GCO2814.06+ Operating Systems
Third level Three subjects from:
GCO3812.06 Data Communications and Networks 1
GCO3813.06 Unix Systems Programming
GCO3815.06 Artificial Intelligence
GCO3817.06 Computer Graphics
GCO3822.06 Multimedia Concepts and Applications
GCO3824.06 Data Communications and Networks 2
Schedule B
List of Subjects creditable to B.Sc. - Gippsland campus and Distance Education
All subjects listed in Schedule A and in addition:
Core subjects: SCS1062.03 Communication and Methods in Science
SCS2030.04 Science and Society
SCS2062.04 Information and Research Methodology
Bridging subjects: SCS1080.06 Basic Physical Science
(Permission of SCS1601.06 Basic Mathematics
course
adviser required.)
TAFE transition
subjects: SCS1202.06 Chemistry
(Permission of SCS1302.06 Physics
course
adviser required.)
First level SCS1383.06 Physical Science
physics:
SCS1384.06 Physics
Human Biosciences: SCS1095.06 Chemistry for Biology
SCS2117.04 Physiological Communication
SCS2118.04 Physiological Function
Project-based SCS3062.08 Applied Research Project
subjects: SCS3619.08 Mathematical Sciences Project
(one may be
included in course)
Supporting SCS3082.04 Computer Control and Instrumentation
Laboratory
Science subjects: SCS3030.04 Laboratory and Workplace Management
Terminal computing GCO1831.03 Introduction to Computing
subject:
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Attachment 4
B.Sc.(Biotechnology)
This laboratory based program is, of necessity, an inter-disciplinary course, with a core of basic science including biochemical and microbiological techniques. Two strands are offered, in medical biotechnology and industrial biotechnology.
In the medical strand, students also undertake studies in physiology, before considering the biochemical basis of disease, infectious disease, immunology and immunopathology, epidemiology and diagnostics. This strand is attractive to students interested in medical aspects of biology. Graduates will find employment in areas such as: medical and veterinary research, pathology laboratories, quality control and teaching; or may move on to further study.
The industrial stand incorporates a core which covers recombinant DNA technology, natural products chemistry, principles of modern instrumentation, experimental design and data analysis. Links with regional industries enable final year students to participate in directed biotechnological research in their applied research project. Additional subjects may be selected from relevant areas such as environmental science, computing and statistics. Graduates may be employed in areas as diverse as: agriculture, mining, environmental and waste management, production of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, food processing, medical research; or may move on to further study.
Proposed sequence of subjects
First year study program for students planning to enter this course in
second year:
SCS1185 Cell Biology 6 points
SCS1186 Biology of Mammalian Systems 6 points
SCS1281 Chemical Science 6 points
SCS1282 Chemistry 6 points
SCS1383 Physical Science 6 points
SCS1011 Environmental Science 1 6 points
Mathematics/Statistics 6 points
Computing (minimum requirement) 3 points
Elective studies 3 points 48 points
Medical Strand:
Level 2
SCS2123 Introductory Microbiology 4 points
SCS2124 The Microorganisms 4 points
SCS2125 Microbial Cell Function 4 points
SCS2141 Biochemistry 8 points
SCS2142 Cellular Metabolism 8 points
SCS2117 Physiological Communication 4 points
SCS2118 Physiological Function 4 points
SCS2275 Instrumental Techniques 4 points
SCS2276 Chemical Analysis & 4 points
Chromatography
SCS2062 Information & Research 4 points 48 points
Methodology
Level 3
SCS3123 Public Health Microbiology 4 points
SCS3122 Medical Microbiology 8 points
SCS3141 Medical Aspects of Cell Biology 8 points
SCS3142 Molecular Biology & 8 points
Biotechnology
SCS3030 Laboratory & Workplace 4 points
Management
SCS2030 Science and Society 4 points
Elective studies 12 points 48 points
Industrial Strand:
Level 2
SCS2123 Introductory Microbiology 4 points
SCS2126 Environmental Management 4 points
SCS2141 Biochemistry 8 points
SCS2275 Instrumental Techniques 4 points
SCS2276 Chemical Analysis & 4 points
Chromatography
SCS2062 Information & Research 4 points
Methodology
SCS2030 Science and Society 4 points
Elective studies 16 points 48 points
Level 3
SCS3124 Food Microbiology 4 points
SCS3125 Industrial Microbiology 4 points
SCS3142 Molecular Biology and 8 points
Biotechnology
SCS3255 Biotransformations and Natural 4 points
Products
SCS3030 Laboratory & Workplace 4 points
Management
SCS3082 Computer Control & 4 points
Instrumentation
SCS3062 Applied Research Project 8 points
Elective studies 12 points 48 points
B.Sc.(Chemical and Analytical Sciences)
This course prepares graduates for careers in chemistry with a special focus on analytical chemistry, modern instrumentation and analytical applications in industry and research.
It also provides the flexibility for students to select additional studies in chemistry as well as complementary studies in biochemistry, environmental science, microbiology, mathematics and statistics, operations research and computing. Graduates are well prepared for careers in industry, the government sectors or for continuation to further study.
Proposed sequence of subjects
First year study program for students planning to enter this course in
second year:
SCS1281 Chemical Science 6 points
SCS1282 Chemistry 6 points
SCS1383 Physical Science 6 points
SCS1185 Cell Biology
or
SCS1011 Environmental Science I 6 points
Mathematics/Statistics 6 points
GCO1831 Introduction to Computing 3 points
SCS1062 Communication & Methods in 3 points
Science
Electives 12 points 48 points
Level 2
SCS2253 Physical and Inorganic Chemistry 8 points
SCS2254 Organic & Biocoordination 8 points
Chemistry
SCS2275 Instrumental Techniques 4 points
SCS2276 Chemical Analysis & 4 points
Chromatography
SCS2062 Information & Research 4 points
Methodology
SCS2030 Science and Society 4 points
Electives 16 points 48 points
Level 3
SCS3253 Advanced Chemical Principles 4 points
SCS3254 Chemistry of New Materials 4 points
SCS3275 Physical & Spectroscopic 4 points
Analysis
SCS3276 Advanced Elemental Analysis 4 points
SCS3082 Computer Control & 4 points
Instrumentation
SCS3030 Laboratory & Workplace 4 points
Management
Plus 8 points from SCS3255,
SCS3141, SCS3142,
SCS3011, SCS3012 8 points
Electives 16 points 48 points
B.Sc.(Mathematics, Data Analysis and Modelling)
This course provides a grounding in the mathematical, statistical and operations research techniques relevant to modelling and problem analysis. In third year there is scope to vary the focus within the mathematical sciences. The core computing content can be expanded into a major sequence if desired.
Proposed sequence of subjects
First year study program for students planning to enter this course in
second year:
SCS1613 Mathematics 1A 6 points
SCS1614 Discrete Mathematics 6 points
SCS1615 Mathematics 1B 6 points
SCS1632 Applied Statistics 1 6 points
GCO1811 Computer Programming 1 6 points
GCO1815 Computer Technology 6 points
Electives 12 points 48 points
Level 2
SCS2612 Functions of Several Variables 4 points
SCS2622 Numerical Methods 4 points
SCS2624 Mathematical Modelling A 4 points
plus at least eight points from 8 points
Mathematics discipline (second
level)
SCS2632 Applied Statistics 2 8 points
Either
SCS2633 Robust and Nonparametric Methods
SCS2634 Design & Analysis of Sample
Surveys
or 8 points
SCS2631 Statistical Models and Inference
SCS2030 Science and Society 4 points
SCS2062 Information & Research 4 points
Methodology
Electives 4 points 48 points
Level 3
Either at least 16 points at third level from each of the Mathematics and
Applied Statistics discipline areas
or at least 24 points at third level in one of those discipline areas
Electives (16-24 points) including option of SCS3619 Mathematical
Sciences Project. 48 points
M O N A S H U N I V E R S I T Y
MEMO
School of Applied Science
TO: Secretary, University Education Committee
FROM: Associate Professor M.A. Hooper
Head of School
SUBJECT: RATIONALE FOR INTRODUCTION OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STREAM WITHIN B.Sc.
DATE: February 5, 1997
This tagged degree in resource management will have a strong focus on the management, science and utilisation of the resources of the Gippsland Region, and will now be developed in 1997 for offering in 1998. The Bachelor of Science is being proposed for introduction onto the Gippsland Campus to replace the present Bachelor of Applied Science. Resource Management is to be an associated tagged degree.
There has been an assessment of the market and there is strong community support for a course which focuses on Gippsland's resources. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has recently moved to require a degree qualification for its professional and technical officers. This adds a further dimension concerning upgrading of current staff. Many of these staff hold TAFE awards. The East Gippsland Institute of TAFE is keen to establish an articulation arrangement and cooperate in the development of a 4 year double award program.
The Gippsland campus of Monash University at Churchill is centrally located in the Gippsland region of Victoria. Gippsland is significant in having an abundant, yet diverse, range of natural resources. The Latrobe Valley, as the site of the largest deposits of brown coal in Australia, is responsible for the generation of a large proportion of Victoria's electricity and has the potential to be the source for a significant chemical industry. To the west is some of the richest agricultural land in Australia, and to the east, an enormous stand of old-growth Eucalypt forest. AMCOR, located between Morwell and Traralgon, is a large manufacturer of paper products and the manager of over 50 000 hectares of pine and Eucalypt plantations. The south and east Gippsland coasts are the home of a well-established fishing industry, while to the north of the region, the Australian Alps provide a wide range of important minerals, and serve as the catchment and store of water for irrigation farming and for the fresh water supply of Eastern Victoria and for the city of Melbourne. The region rich in resources has considerable tourist potential.
In recent years, it has become more obvious that the prosperity of the state as a whole is greatly dependent on the existence of these resources and on the viability of the associated industries. Clearly, such resources are sustainable only if they are properly protected and managed. Local industries have a role to play in this management, but equally the Gippsland campus of Monash University is an ideal position to exercise leadership, and provide research opportunities and academic expertise in a wide range of subject disciplines relevant to the overall theme of Resource Management.
With this in mind, the School of Applied Sciences has proposed the introduction of the new degree tag, Bachelor of Science (Resource Management), designed to provide an undergraduate experience of value to students in this area. This proposal draws on the considerable research focus and staff expertise of the School. It involves a re-focus of some activities and some staff development. New subjects introduced in this course are specifically designed to highlight important issues in resource management, and to provide the research, management and analytical skills necessary to appreciate and deal effectively with such issues. Areas in which the School would be seeking some development support are soil science (particularly as applicable to agricultural practice), timber technology and forest management practice. The structure of the degree provides the opportunity for students to select electives, or even a minor study, in other disciplines.
The program has been designed to allow the possibility of a minor study in a related field such as: (1) engineering infrastructure management (including areas such as hydrology and mining technology); business management, marketing and tourism; human resource management (psychology and sociology), (2) rural science/ agricultural practice, and, (3) articulation from appropriate TAFE award (eg Diploma of Applied Science(Natural Resource Management) from the East Gippsland Institute of TAFE).
A future proposal will introduce a double award, Bachelor of Science (Resource Management) (Monash University) and Diploma in Applied Science (Natural Resource Management) (East Gippsland Institute of TAFE) to be developed concurrently with the B Sc degree proposal. This double award would not involve any additional subject development by the School of Applied Sciences and would be based on the now standard TAFE/University program of 2.25 years of University study and 1.75 years of TAFE study.
Specific objectives for the Resouce Management stream will be provided as soon as possible, in time for the next meeting of the Committee.
Associate Professor Martin Hooper
Head, School of Applied Sciences
MAH:hja Rationle.Doc
B.Sc.(Resource Management)
Management of natural resources is becoming an ever-important issue in modern society. The core subjects of this program are selected to alert students to the issues of resource management, and to provide them with a wide range of analytical, monitoring, and management skills. Since, by its nature, resource management is a multi-disciplinary study, the program provides scope for a number of elective subjects which may be selected from other disciplines of science and mathematics, or from relevant studies in computing, business management, communication, tourism, economics, sociology, or engineering.
Proposed sequence of subjects
Level 1
SCS1011 Environmental Science 1 6 points
SCS1185 Cell Biology 6 points
SCS1281 Chemical Science 6 points
SCS1282 Chemistry 6 points
SCS1383 Physical Science 6 points
GCO1831 Introduction to Computing 3 points
SCS1062 Communication & Methods in 3 points
Science
Mathematics/Statistics 6 points
Level 2
SCS2012 Environmental Science 2 8 points
SCS2011 Conservation of Bio-resources 8 points
SCS2123 Introductory Microbiology 4 points
SCS2275 Instrumental Techniques 4 points
SCS2062 Information & Research 4 points
Methodology
SCS2126 Environmental Microbiology 4 points
SCS2276 Chemical Analysis & 4 points
Chromatography
SCS2030 Science and Society 4 points
Level 3
SCS3011 Atmospheric Processes 4 points
SCS3012 Atmospheric Issues 4 points
SCS3013 Soil Science 4 points
SCS3014 Environmental Management 8 points
SCS3015 Forest Management 4 points
SCS3016 Resource Management - Natural 4 points
Areas
SCS3276 Advanced Elemental Analysis 4 points
Electives 30 points 144 points
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Attachment 5
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Science
MEMORANDUM
To: Ms Randi Brooks
Executive Officer Education Committee
From: Associate Professor Neil Cameron
Associate Dean (Teaching)
Date: 5 December 1996
The following has been agreed to by our Faculty Board at its meeting of 4 December 1996.
A major/minor terminology will be incorporated into the Bachelor of Science degree structure, reflecting present course requirements (but allowing for a few more examples of viable programs). It is believed that the description of what is required in order to be awarded the degree will be much easier to understand for students and staff alike.
The structure ensures that every candidate maintains a route to the Honours degree right up to the end of third year but continues to allow also for a broad science education appropriate to candidates who do not necessarily intend to pursue a research-oriented science career.
It has obvious similarities to the Bachelor of Arts and other degree structures. The structure allows for up to 60 points at first-year level to be fully credited (in line with policy confirmed by the Education committee), unlike the present discounted 56 points for the same work.
A MINOR sequence in a discipline comprises at least 28 points including at least 16 points from second-year level and third-year level subjects.
A MAJOR sequence (at least 52 points) in a discipline (or deemed discipline) comprises three successive parts, being a first-year (12-point) sequence followed by a set of second-year level subjects totalling at least 16 points then a set of third-year level subjects totalling at least 24 points.
A LINKED-MAJOR package (at least 88 points) in a linked pair of disciplines comprises two sequences, one in each discipline (each at least 44 points) that comprises three successive parts, being a first-year (12-point) sequence followed by a set of second-year level subjects totalling at least 16 points then a set of third-year level subjects totalling at least 16 points.
Notes:
There is no intention of replacing our highly successful double majors by the linked-major package (which is essentially interdisciplinary in nature).
It is recognised that such disciplines might have a common stem, for example Chemistry CHM1011 &1022 might be a common first-year sequence for major sequences in both Biochemistry and Microbiology.
This then leads to the following simple Course requirements:
A candidate for the degree must include subjects to the value of at least 144 points, including:
two major sequences
or
a major sequence and a minor sequence
or
a linked-major package.
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Item 13
Monash University
PhD AND SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE
Report to Academic Board
Meeting No. 1/97 of the PhD and Scholarships Committee was held at 2:15 pm on Friday 7 February 1997.
R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
1. NEW SUBJECT PROPOSALS
Following the receipt of external assessors' reports, the PhD and Scholarships Committee endorsed for transmission to Academic Board the proposals for EdD subjects detailed below. Full documentation is available for perusal by members of the Board.
Recommendation
That the Academic Board approve the subject proposals from the Faculty of Education as listed below:
GED09H EdD Research Essay
XXXXXX Advanced Studies in Educational Research and Practice.
2. NEW COURSE PROPOSALS
2.1 Doctor of Psychology (D Psych)
The proposed program will be offered jointly by the Departments of Psychology (Faculty of Science) and Psychological Medicine (Faculty of Medicine). Links will be further developed with the Faculty of Law.
It is proposed that the D Psych program be introduced in 1998.
While research Masters and PhD training enable registration in Victoria as a psychologist and membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), these research degrees do not permit registration as a specialist psychologist nor membership of a professional college of the APS.
Nor at present does Monash offer coursework programs in clinical psychology which meet the standard required for registration in Victoria as a specialist clinical psychologist or as a member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
It is intended that the proposed program will meet these needs.
The Committee, in reviewing the proposal has sought comments from two external assessors.
A document is attached (Appendix A).
Recommendation
That the Academic Board approve the joint proposal of the Faculties of Medicine and Science to establish a new professional doctorate course to be titled Doctor of Psychology, subject to the provision that the Faculty of Law is satisfied with the response to its concerns regarding the proposal as it presently stands. [A favourable reply from the Faculty of Law was subsequently received.]
P R O C E E D I N G S
3. QANTAS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING AND CORPORATE FUNDING GENERALLY
3.1 Qantas Travel Scholarship Fund
Members expressed some misgivings regarding the fund, arguing that faculties would have preferred to have been offered a 2.75% discount on initial fares rather than "credit points" with respect to future purchases. In this way savings on fares became "real money" which could be earmarked by faculties for designated projects.
It was noted that the present arrangement had serious deficiencies:
In such circumstances, the Committee agreed that proposal 4 in the discussion paper was the only option available to it. Thus, disbursement of the credit points would become the sole responsibility of the faculties which had accumulated them, subject to the PhD and Scholarships Committee being provided with a statement on the selection principles and procedures adopted.
The Committee further agreed that the University's Travel Tender Committee should
3.2 Corporate Sponsorship Working Group
Professor King, in drawing the attention of members to a number of related issues including proposals for Music bursaries, undergraduate awards on the Gippsland Campus, and the availability of Bookshop funds, recommended that the Committee establish a "high powered" working group to investigate strategies for attracting corporate and other external funding.
Members endorsed the proposal that an initial group comprising Professors Darvall, King and Parmenter be convened to consider the terms of reference of such a working group, liaison with the University's Development/Fund Raising Office, and the development of the Committee's key targets and objectives in seeking external funding support.
4. EXAMINATION MATTERS
4.1 Outcome of a PhD Examination
The representative of the Faculty of Medicine expanded upon an advisory panel report which had recommended that a thesis be failed. The Committee that "all that could have been done [had] been done" to support the student in the rewriting of the thesis.
The Committee endorsed the recommendation of the Advisory Panel.
4.2 Appeal Against a Failed Result
Members were informed that a former candidate from the Faculty of Science had submitted an appeal against a fail result recorded in 1989. Professor King indicated that while there had been a previous unsuccessful appeal, the relevant academic department was now supporting a re-opening of the case.
The Committee noted that formal procedures and processes were now in place for appeals and that the Committee's initial responsibilities related to process not outcome. The Committee endorsed the proposal that a preliminary panel meet with a view to nominating an outside expert to review the thesis and to determine whether or not there was a case to answer.
5. INTERIM SCHOLARSHIPS REPORT
It was noted that following a 25% scholarship over-offer, there was presently an over acceptance rate of 5 scholarships. However, it was expected that with additional subsequent declines from students who had initially accepted their awards, several scholarships would be available for re-offer at mid year.
Professor P LeP Darvall (Chairman)
Professor M L King (Executive/Deputy Chairman)
Professor W A Brown (Alternate)
Dr P Gardner
Professor M E Holman
Dr M Morgan (Alternate)
Professor B R Parmenter
Associate Professor M Pittard (Alternate)
Dr J Rood
Professor T Threadgold
Mrs P R Herman (Secretary) Academic Board 2/97
Item 14
MONASH UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF EDUCATION (AMENDMENT NO 1 1997)
REGULATIONS
Pursuant to Statute 6.1.2 - Courses and Degrees the Council hereby makes the following regulations entitled Faculty of Education (Amendment No 1 1997) Regulations.
In the Faculty of Education regulations, the Graduate Diploma in Education regulations are amended as follows:
1. After subsection 3.1 insert -
"3.1A Where a candidate is undertaking, or has undertaken a teaching practice placement in a school and, as on the basis of reports from -
(a) the candidate's supervisor in the school; and
(b) the candidate's faculty supervisor -
the faculty is satified that the candidate is unfit to continue teaching practice, the faculty may, in the case of a candidate currently undertaking a teaching practice placement, withdraw the candidate and, in any case, refuse to admit the candidate to any subsequent teaching practice placement."
MONASH UNIVERSITY
MONASH UNIVERSITY
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
FACULTY OF EDUCATION (AMENDMENT No 1 1997) REGULATIONS
This amendment to the Graduate Diploma in Education Regulations was approved in principle by Council at its Meeting 6/95 on 18 September 1995. It gives the faculty power, subject to specific requirements, to -
(i) withdraw a candidate from a teaching practice placement; and
(ii) refuse a candidate admission to a subsequent teaching practice placement. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Professor P LeP Darvall (Chairman)
Associate Professor R Alfredson, Engineering
Mr M Cabrie, MSA, Clayton
Associate Professor N Cameron, Science
Associate Professor M Evans, Business and Economics
Associate Professor J Hurst, Computing and Information Technology
Professor M King, PhD and Scholarships Committee
Ms K McGillivray, MUGSU, Gippsland
Mr J Poussard, MUSU Inc, Peninsula
Ms B Presutto, MUBSU, Berwick
Professor J Redmond, Art and Design
Professor L Roller, Pharmacy
Associate Professor G Taylor, Medicine
Mr G Tickell, Education
Mr J Welikala, MPA, Masters
Associate Professor N White, Arts
Mr M Williams, MUSU, Inc, Caulfield
Professor R Williams, Law
Professor B Young, Co-Opted
Vacant, MPA, Graduate Diploma
Vacant, MUPSA
Mr R Burnet, Student Services
Professor A Sohal, Business and Economics
Professor T Threadgold, Arts
Vacant, Pharmacy
Faculty Registrar/Manager (in rotation)
Ms ER Brooks, Secretariat