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Academic Board Meeting 6/98

Meeting No 6/98 of the Academic Board was held on Wednesday, 2 September 1998 in the Council Room of the University, between 2:15 pm and 4:10 pm.

There were present:

Professor AW Lindsay - Chair, Mr DW Rogers, Chancellor (Malaysia), Professor DA Robinson, Vice-Chancellor (Malaysia), Mr C Avram, Professors AJ Bishop and G Bouma, Associate Professors J Breen and C Browne, Mr K Bensley, Professor B Caine, Associate Professor JD Cashion, Ms V Clulow, Professors C Cocklin, RL Coppel, P LeP Darvall, G Davison, RW Davies, DM de Kretser, R Dickson, RR Doherty, GK Egan and M Evans, Associate Professor A Farley, Dr B Foddy, Professors P Forsyth and CL Gibbs, Associate Professor M Gill, Mr H Groenewegen (Acting University Librarian), Associate Professor B Hoffert, Mr D Imber, Professors WR Jackson, JB Jacobs and B Jarrot, Dr H Johnson, Ms A Johns-Putra, Professor ML King, Ms C Lewis, Dr M Lindorff, Dr K Macrae, Professor JE Maloney (Malaysia), Associate Professor K McLaren, Ms C Mingins, Professor P Nagley, Associate Professors L Nethercott and MA Page, Professor B Parmenter, Associate Professor J Peterson, Professor JR Pilbrow, Dr R Pollard (Malaysia), Professors M Quartly, JK Redmond, JA Rickard (Malaysia), F Rizvi, J Rosenberg (Malaysia), A Russell, N Saunders, D Schauder and B Schroder, Associate Professor J Sheridan, Professors MT Skully and N Thomson, Mrs J Tooher, Mr PB Wade, Professors L Waller (Acting Dean), J Warren (Malaysia) and R Willis (Acting Dean) and Associate Professor HR Wu.

Apologies were received from:

Professor W Anderson, Dr J Brien, Professor ML Brisk, Mr M Cabrie, Professors W Charman and MN Clayton, Dr S Duffy, Dr J Edwards, Ms A Ellis, Professors M Gabbott, RHJ Grimshaw, P Grundy and MTW Hearn, Mr J Hurley, Professor J Jarvis, Ms A Jawary, Mr K Kendell, Mr Q Le, Professors HP Lee, E Lim, W Melbourne and KT Ng, Associate Professor F Ng, Professor K O'Dea, Associate Professors M Pittard and T Seddon, Professor GC Smith, Dr K Stewart, Professors PJ Stewart and T Threadgold and Dr CG Worth.

Present by invitation: Professors RJ Pargetter, J Harris and G Webb, Mr A McMeekin, Associate Professor J Hurst, Dr C DeWilde and Ms A Shelton.

In attendance was: Ms K Wilson-Reid (Secretary).

Observers: Mr R Burnet, Mr P Siggins, Ms D James, Dr G Ellis, Ms S Gleeson and Ms J Oldfield.

The Steering Committee had met on Tuesday, 14 July 1998 in the James McNeill Room.

Present were: Professor AW Lindsay (Chair), Professors DA Robinson, P LeP Darvall, JR Pilbrow, D Schauder, M Evans and Associate Professor C Browne.

In attendance were: Ms K Wilson-Reid (Secretary) and Mr P Siggins.

M I N U T E S

The Chair, Professor AW Lindsay, welcomed to the meeting members of the Board who were in attendance at the Monash University Sunway Campus Malaysia, including the Chancellor, Mr Rogers, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robinson, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Public Affairs), Professor Maloney, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Warren, the Deans of the Faculties of Business and Economics and Information Technology, Professors Rickard and Rosenberg, and the Head of the School of Business and Information Technology, Dr Pollard. The meeting was held by teleconference link between the Clayton and Malaysia campuses, to enable the participation of offshore members of the Academic Board, together with those members in attendance at the Malaysia campus at the time of a meeting.

The Chair, on behalf of the Board, extended thanks to retiring members of the Steering Committee of Academic Board, Professors J Pilbrow and P Tharenou, for their long service to the Steering Committee and considerable effort toward activities of the Board throughout their terms. Professor Lindsay welcomed the new members and alternate members of the Steering Committee; Professors D Schauder, B Parmenter, M Clayton and Associate Professor M Gill (please refer to Minute 24.1).

Members also welcomed Mr K Bensley of the Faculty of Art and Design as a new member of the Academic Board.

1. ARRANGEMENT OF AGENDA

The agenda items were addressed at the meeting in the following order: 1.1, 1.3, 1.2 (refer Minute 11.1), 2.1, 4.1 (refer Minute 8.1), 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.3 (refer Minute 10.3.4), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5. The teleconference link to the Monash University Sunway Campus Malaysia was ceased voluntarily by the members at that campus at the completion of item 4.3.

1.1 Starring of Items

No items were starred at the meeting.

1.2 Confidential Items C

Item 4.2, Award of an Honorary Degree, was identified as a starred confidential item in the agenda and was resolved at this point of the meeting (refer to Minute 11.1).

1.3 Approval of Non-Starred Items

The recommendations of the Steering Committee were adopted without discussion for all items other than those starred.

2. MINUTES

2.1 Minutes of Academic Board Meeting No 5/98 held on 22 July 1998

The Minutes for Meeting 5/98 were previously circulated.

The Minutes of Academic Board Meeting 5/98 held on 22 July 1998 were confirmed and signed.

Action/Information: Secretary

*B STARRED ITEMS

3. REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR'S GROUP

3.1 Integrated Administrative Systems Project RMO97/1316

Members noted advice from the General Manager, Mr PB Wade, regarding implementation of the Integrated Administrative Systems Project, following approval of a proposal by Council at its Meeting 5/98. Mr Wade informed the Board that the new system would replace the existing University finance, personnel and student (MUSIS) systems. Members noted that necessary components of the new system would be installed ready to meet the requirements of the year 2000 (Y2K) data changeover, as the University's current finance system was not year 2000 (Y2K) compliant.

Academic Board noted advice from the General Manager, Mr PB Wade, regarding implementation of the Integrated Administrative Systems Project.

3.2 Arts Review Progress Report RMO98/070

Professor Robinson congratulated the Dean and the Faculty review group on their efforts in producing a document titled "Arts at Monash: A Recommended Blueprint for Change", which was submitted to the Vice-Chancellor on 31 August 1998. The Board noted that the Vice-Chancellor had responded to the Dean about the Blueprint, including detail about various aspects such as programs, staffing, infrastructure and funding. Members noted that a Special Meeting of Faculty Board had taken place on 26 August and that the Blueprint would be further considered at the normal meeting of Faculty Board on 9 September 1998.

The Dean of the Faculty, Professor M Quartly, commended the Blueprint, however indicated the Faculty's sense of loss in relation to some management implications of the review.

Members noted advice from Professor Lindsay that although not a major aspect of the review process, discussions were taking place with other tertiary institutions about possibilities for some cooperative subject offerings. In relation to Mr Imber's comment about the necessity for development of the University's own teaching and research strengths, the Chair highlighted that Monash would retain a broader and more diverse range of subject offerings than many other leading institutions.

On behalf of the postgraduate students, Ms Johns-Putra commented about the speed at which the Review had been conducted and inquired about the processes available within the University for consideration of such a review. Professor Lindsay advised that the academic outcomes of the Review would be given appropriate consideration in due course by the Education Committee and the Academic Board as the University's established mechanisms for academic governance. Professor Quartly added that a timeline for implementation of the academic outcomes of the Review had been included in the Blueprint.

The Academic Board noted the advice of the Vice-Chancellor, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning) about progress with the Faculty of Arts Review.

Action/Information: Ms C Jordon; Ms S Stafford

3.3 Proposed Campus in Southern Africa RMO97/0672

The Board noted advice from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Public Affairs) that following extensive negotiations towards the establishment of a campus in South Africa, Monash University and its potential partner had mutually agreed to discontinue further negotiations at this time. Members noted Professor Maloney's advice that a number of initiatives for a strategy for Southern Africa would be researched by the Southern Africa Project Team, headed by Mr I Porter, Executive Director of International Affairs.

Members noted that a presentation would be given at the next meeting by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor J Warren, about the Monash University Sunway Campus Malaysia.

The Academic Board noted the advice of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Public Affairs), Professor JE Maloney, about the proposed Monash University campus in Southern Africa.

Action/Information: Mr I Porter; Professor J Warren

4. ITEMS ORIGINATING FROM SECTION C

Item 4 is used in the agenda to highlight those items which were starred prior to the meeting.

4.1 Entry Standards for Undergraduate Courses

For the relevant minute for this item, please refer to item 8.1.

C 4.2 Award of an Honorary Degree

For the relevant minute for this item, please refer to item 11.1.

4.3 Bachelor of Music - Establishment of an Articulation Arrangement

For the relevant minute for this item, please refer to item 10.3.4.

5. ANNUAL REPORTS RMO98/0673

Under Section 2.9 of Statute 3.3 - Deans, Associate Deans and Subdeans of Faculties - a Dean "shall submit ... for transmission through the Academic Board to Council ... a concise report of the work done during the preceding year".

5.1 Annual Report of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts

A document was circulated (p 1-14).

The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor M Quartly, spoke to her Report, mentioning in particular:

the Faculty's efforts towards a review of its programs and campus offerings throughout the past two years;
an interdisciplinary focus for the development of the Faculty's programs at Berwick and Gippsland;
efforts at the Gippsland campus toward movement of academic programs into Singapore;
the Faculty's physical accommodation in the Menzies and Gallery Buildings. The General Manager commented that extension of the Gallery Building would be carried out within existing budget provisions and agreed to forward notification to that effect in writing to the Dean;
the development of a Website for the Faculty; and
the establishment of a business unit for the Faculty which would aid in promotion of the Faculty's programs.

Further discussion occurred regarding:

the comparative number of male and female students enrolled in Arts Faculty programs; and
the potential for extension of the Faculty's offerings offshore.

The Academic Board received and noted for transmission to Council the 1997 Annual Report of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor M Quartly, and noted the Dean's comments about the Report.

Action/Information: Secretary; Mr PB Wade; Professor M Quartly

5.2 Annual Report of the Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design

A document was circulated (p 15-36).

The Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design, Professor JK Redmond, spoke to his Report, mentioning in particular:

thanks to staff of the Faculty of Art and Design and its colleges, including especially the Faculty of Arts, for their efforts toward the College's restructure to become a Faculty;
the major developments which had taken place in relation to the Faculty's programs (including double degree programs), strategic planning and its operational plan;
the Faculty's development of an intellectual emphasis throughout its programs, balanced with its traditional orientation of skill-based learning and perceptual development;
the Faculty's physical accommodation;
congratulations to Mr P Bonner, a student of the Faculty who had been awarded the prestigious 1997 Dobell Drawing Prize;
research activities within the Faculty;
increased Faculty attention to Occupational Health, Safety and Environment issues; and
efforts towards development in the area of multimedia.

Brief discussion occurred regarding intellectual property issues in relation to work undertaken within the Faculty.

The Academic Board received and noted for transmission to Council the 1997 Annual Report of the Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design, Professor JK Redmond, and noted the Dean's comments about the Report.

Action/Information: Secretary

5.3 Annual Report of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine

A document was circulated (p 37-46).

The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Professor N Saunders, spoke to his Report, mentioning in particular:

the efforts of the former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Professor R Porter;
the Faculty's development of new programs in Biomedical Science and Radiography and Medical Imaging;
thanks to staff of the School of Nursing for their efforts toward the consolidation of Nursing programs across campuses;
the University's undertaking to accept responsibility for the training of Ambulance Officers;
Faculty research activities;
funding; and
the building and development of the LaTrobe Regional Hospital.

The Academic Board received and noted for transmission to Council the 1997 Annual Report of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Professor N Saunders, and noted the Dean's comments about the Report.

Action/Information: Secretary

5.4 Annual Report of the Dean of the Faculty of Science

A document was circulated (p 47-54).

The Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor RW Davies spoke to his Report, mentioning in particular:

the productive outcomes for the Faculty of Science arising from implementation of the panel's recommendations contained in the document Science at Monash;
research achievements culminating from the efforts of Faculty academic and general staff;
thanks to staff of the Faculty for their support provided throughout the challenging year, including especially Associate Deans (Teaching) Dr K Macrae and Associate Professor N Cameron, other Associate Deans and staff of the Faculty Office; and

The Academic Board received and noted for transmission to Council the 1997 Annual Report of the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor RW Davies, and noted the Dean's comments about the Report.

Action/Information: Secretary

5.5 Annual Report of the General Manager

A document was circulated (p 55-72).

The General Manager spoke briefly to his Report, highlighting in particular details about the introduction in the Works and Services Branch of a computerised package developed for minor works, maintenance and asset management, titled the Building Engineering Information Management System (BEIMS). Mr Wade then opened for comment about the Report.

Discussion occurred regarding:

continuing efforts of the University to finalise arrangements for salary packaging as detailed in the University's recently established Enterprise Bargaining Agreement;
funding arrangements for the Monash University Sunway Campus Malaysia; and
Occupational Health, Safety and Environment arrangements in relation to the University's handling of stress-related illnesses. The General Manager commented that further investigation about this subject would be required.

The Academic Board received and noted for transmission to Council the 1997 Annual Report of the General Manager, Mr PB Wade, and noted the General Manager's comments about the Report.

Action/Information: Secretary; Mr P B Wade

C ITEMS FOR APPROVAL OR INFORMATION

6. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

6.1 Membership of the Learning and Teaching Working Parties of Academic Board RMO97/0637

A document was circulated (p 73-76).

The Academic Board noted details of membership contained in the document presented titled Learning and Teaching Plan Operational Draft 1998 - Membership of Academic Board Learning and Teaching Plan Working Parties.

Action/Information: Ms I DiTrocchio; Dr G Ellis

7. MATTERS REFERRED TO ACADEMIC BOARD BY COUNCIL

No matters were referred to the Academic Board by Council for this Meeting.

8. REPORT OF THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE RMO98/1366

A document was circulated (p 77-78).

The Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 3/98 of the Admissions Committee held on Thursday, 6 August 1998.

Action/Information: Professor RJ Pargetter; Ms B Dianiska; Mr P Yates

*8.1 Entry Standards for Undergraduate Courses RMO98/0347

In the agenda, this item was considered as item 4.1 under Section B - Starred Items.

The Academic Board noted advice from the Chair of the Admissions Committee and Special Advisor to the Vice Chancellor on admission matters, Professor RJ Pargetter, who was invited to attend the Meeting to speak about entry standards for undergraduate courses.

Members noted details of a procedural initiative which was approved by the Admissions Committee following discussions with all faculties. Professor Pargetter advised that the initiative was to specify entry levels for each undergraduate course of the University, both in terms of a minimum ENTER (formally known as the TER) and in terms of average CAT grades for prerequisite studies and other studies. The Board noted that existing admissions and selection policies would not be altered by this initiative. It also noted that the entry levels to be specified would be those approved by faculties on the basis of an analysis of the cohort of students selected over recent years.

The Board noted various benefits of the initiative, some of which included:

provision of a clearer guide for applicants as to the likelihood of selection for HECS-liable or fee-liable places; and
a process for identifying the need for faculty action concerning a teaching program if the selection standard for HECS-liable places for a course falls below the specified entry standard for that course.

Professor Pargetter advised that the guaranteed entry levels would be published in the Guaranteed Entry to Monash publication being prepared by the Prospective Students Office.

The Academic Board noted the advice of Professor RJ Pargetter, Special Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor on admission matters, about entry standards for undergraduate courses.

Proceedings

9. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ASSOCIATE DEANS RESEARCH (CADRES) RMO98/0450

9.1 Report of Meeting 5/98

A document was circulated (p 79-80).

The Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 5/98 of the Committee of Associate Deans Research (CADRES) held on Thursday, 30 July 1998.

Action/Information: Ms M-J Gleeson

Proceedings

9.2 Report of a Special Meeting

A document was circulated (p 81-82).

The Academic Board received and noted the Report of a Special Meeting (1/98) of the Committee of Associate Deans Research held on Thursday, 30 July 1998.

Action/Information: Ms M-J Gleeson

Proceedings

10. REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE RMO98/0712

A document was circulated (p 83-96).

The Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 5/98 of the Education Committee held on Wednesday, 12 August 1998.

Action/Information: Secretary; Ms S Stafford; Ms A Lomdahl; Faculty Registrars/Managers; Mr R Burnet; University Solicitor

10.1 Report of the Working Party on Majors RMO98/0712

A document was circulated (p 97-98).

The Academic Board received the Report of the Working Party on the Definitions of Majors and approved the recommendations of the Education Committee as detailed below:

A major should constitute a minimum of 48 points in a field of study or discipline, including a minimum of 12 points at both second and third year levels respectively.

'Field of study' should be taken to refer to an approved sequence of subjects in cognate areas.

'Discipline' and 'field of study' should both be adopted as terms to define a grouping of subjects in a cognate area.

Action/Information: Ms S Stafford; Mr T Calder

10.2 New Course Proposals RMO97/0087

10.2.1 Master of Arts in Childhood Studies

A document was circulated (p 99-100).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish the Master of Arts in Childhood Studies, to be offered commencing in semester one, 1999 as an on-campus course at the Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula Campuses.

10.2.2 Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage

A document was circulated (p 101-102).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish the Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage, to be offered commencing in semester one, 1999 as an on-campus course at the Clayton and City Campuses.

10.2.3 Graduate Diploma of Arts (Cultural Heritage)

A document was circulated (p 103-104).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Cultural Heritage), to be offered commencing in semester one, 1999 as an on-campus course at the Clayton and City Campuses.

10.2.4 Masters Qualifying with a research component in Philosophy

A document was circulated (p 105-106).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish a Masters Qualifying with a research component in Philosophy, to be offered commencing in Semester one, 1999 as an on-campus course at the Clayton Campus.

10.2.5 Graduate Diploma of Corporate Environmental Management

A document was circulated (p 107-108).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish the Graduate Diploma of Corporate Environmental Management, to be offered commencing in semester one, 1999 as an on-campus course at the Clayton and Caulfield Campuses.

10.2.6 Master of Arts in Public History by coursework

A document was circulated (p 109-110).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish a Master of Arts in Public History by coursework, to be offered commencing in semester one, 1999 as an on-campus course at the Clayton and City Campuses, noting that this new course replaced the Master of Arts in Public History by 66% research.

10.2.7 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) (Honours)

A document was circulated (p 111-116).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish the Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) (Honours), to be offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences commencing in semester one, 1999 as an on-campus course at the Gippsland Campus.

10.2.8 Bachelor of Arts (International Communication)

A document was circulated (p 117-120).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish the Bachelor of Arts (International Communication), commencing in semester one, 1999 as an on-campus course at the Peninsula Campus.

10.2.9 Diploma in Arts

A document was circulated (p 121-124).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish the Diploma in Arts, commencing in semester one, 1999.

10.2.10 Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics

A document was circulated (p 125-128).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish the Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics, to be offered commencing semester one, 1999 as an off-campus course from the Gippsland Campus.

10.2.11 Master of Education (Leadership, Policy and Change)

A document was circulated (p 129-132).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Education to establish the Master of Education (Leadership, Policy and Change), to be offered as an on-campus course on the Clayton Campus commencing semester one, 1999.

10.2.12 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Leadership, Policy and Change)

A document was circulated (p 133-136).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Education to establish the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Leadership, Policy and Change), to be offered as an on-campus course on the Clayton Campus commencing semester one, 1999.

10.2.13 Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology

A document was circulated (p 137-138).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Information Technology to establish the Postgraduate Diploma of Information Technology, to be offered commencing semester one, 1999 as an on-campus course at the Clayton, Caulfield and Peninsula Campuses and as an off-campus course coordinated by the Gippsland Campus.

10.2.14 Graduate Diploma in Network Computing

A document was circulated (p 139-140).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Information Technology to establish the Graduate Diploma in Network Computing, to be offered commencing semester one, 1999 as an off-campus course coordinated by the Peninsula Campus.

10.2.15 Graduate Certificate in Network Computing

A document was circulated (p 141-144).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Information Technology to establish the Graduate Certificate in Network Computing, to be offered commencing semester one, 1999 as an off-campus course coordinated by the Peninsula Campus.

10.2.16 Master of Clinical Embryology

A document was circulated (p 145-146).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Medicine to establish the Master of Clinical Embryology, to be offered commencing semester one, as an on-campus course at the Monash Medical Centre.

10.2.17 Graduate Diploma in Clinical Immunology

A document was circulated (p 147-148).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Medicine to establish the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Immunology, to be offered commencing semester one, as an on-campus course at the Monash Medical Centre.

10.3 Major Amendment to Existing Courses RMO97/0906

10.3.1 Restructure of the two-year Master of Arts program of the Department of Philosophy into two one-year programs

A document was circulated (p 149-150).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Arts to restructure the two-year Master of Arts (Philosophy) Part 1 and 2 into the two, one-year programs below:

Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Philosophy); and

a one year Master of Arts by coursework program in line with the Graduate Policy of the Faculty and the University.

10.3.2 Restructure of the two-year Master of Arts program of the Department of Anthropology and Sociology into two one-year programs

A document was circulated (p 151-152).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Arts to restructure the two-year Master of Arts Part 1 and 2 of the Department of Anthropology and Sociology into the two, one-year programs below:

Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Applied Social Research); and

a one year Master of Arts by coursework program, in line with the Graduate Policy of the Faculty and the University.

10.3.3 Graduate Diploma of Arts (Japanese Language) - Change of title and entry requirements

A document was circulated (p 153-154).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Arts to amend the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Japanese Language) as follows:

change the title of the course, to become the Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Japanese Language); and

change the entry requirements as detailed in the document presented.

*10.3.4 Bachelor of Music - Establishment of an Articulation Arrangement

(Circulated p 155-156)

In the agenda, this item was considered as item 4.3 under Section B - Starred Items.

The Chair introduced this item, informing members that the Board's approval of the item would be subject to amendments to be endorsed by the Education Committee at a future meeting. Members noted Professor Lindsay's advice that the amendments would involve specification of an entry requirement of IELTS 6 and the requirement for students to have a credit average in the Diploma program in order to articulate into the Bachelor of Music program.

Dr C De Wilde, Head of the Department of Music, was invited to attend the meeting and spoke to this item for the information of the Board, highlighting various aspects of the proposal presented.

The Academic Board:

noted advice from the Head of the Department of Music, Dr C De Wilde, about the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to amend the Bachelor of Music;

noting advice from the Chair, approved the proposal to establish an articulation arrangement between the Department of Music of the Faculty of Arts (Monash) and the Yamaha Academy of Arts and Music (Kuala Lumpur), which would permit thirty-six (36) credit points towards the Bachelor of Music program, subject to amendments to be endorsed by the Education Committee as detailed above.

Action/Information: Ms S Stafford; Ms A Lomdahl;

Dr C De Wilde; Ms C Jordon

10.3.5 Bachelor of Business and Electronic Commerce - Change of core subjects

A document was circulated (p 157-158).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the structure of the Bachelor of Business and Electronic Commerce, by introducing the subject ETX1640 as a compulsory core and foundation subject to replace existing subjects ECG1022 and GAS1751, as detailed in the document presented.

10.3.6 Bachelor of Environmental Engineering - Change to structure

A document was circulated (p 159-160).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Engineering to amend the structure of the Bachelor of Environmental Engineering, as detailed in the document presented.

10.3.7 Graduate Diploma in Engineering Maintenance Management - Ability to transfer to and qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Maintenance Management

A document was circulated (p 159-160).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Engineering to amend the Graduate Certificate in Engineering, to allow Graduate Diploma in Engineering Maintenance candidates to transfer to and qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Maintenance Management, as detailed in the Faculty Report presented.

10.3.8 Graduate Diploma in Business Systems - Change to structure

A document was circulated (p 161-162).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Information Technology to amend its Graduate Diploma in Business Systems, to conform to a common structure and to reflect the changes resulting from the Faculty's restructure.

10.3.9 Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Communications - Change to structure

A document was circulated (p 163-164).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Information Technology to amend its Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Communications, to conform to a common structure and to reflect the changes resulting from the Faculty's restructure.

10.3.10 Master of Applied Psychology - Change of title

A document was circulated (p 165-170).

The Academic Board approved the proposal of the Faculty of Science to amend the Master of Applied Psychology as follows:

change the title of the course, to become the Master of Organisational Psychology;

amend the course structure and establish new subjects as detailed in the document presented.

10.3.11 Changes to double degrees resulting from the introduction of the new Bachelor of Science

A document was circulated (p 171-172).

Academic Board approved a proposal of the Education Committee to amend the following double degrees, as a result of the introduction in 1999 of the new Bachelor of Science, as detailed in the document presented:

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts (Communication)

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Computing

10.3.12 Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology - Change of title

A document was circulated (p 173-174).

The Academic Board approved the proposal of the Faculty of Science to amend the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology, including a change of title to become the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology.

10.4. Disestablishment of Courses RMO97/1181

10.4.1 Graduate Diploma of Arts (Australian Folklife Studies)

A document was circulated (p 175-176).

Academic Board approved the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts to disestablish the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Australian Folklife Studies).

10.4.2 Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Public History)

A document was circulated (p 177-178).

Academic Board approved the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts to disestablish the Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Public History).

10.5 New Subject Proposals RMO97/0087

The Education Committee endorsed for transmission to Academic Board the subject proposals detailed below. Full documentation was available for perusal by members of the Board upon request to the Secretary.

The Academic Board noted that one hundred and forty-eight new subjects were proposed for approval in the Agenda: forty-one from the Faculty of Art and Design, thirty-five from the Faculty of Arts, eight from the Faculty of Business and Economics, five from the Faculty of Education, one from the Faculty of Engineering, nine from the Faculty of Information Technology, one from the Faculty of Law, twenty-two from the Faculty of Medicine and twenty-six from the Faculty of Science.

The Academic Board approved the subjects proposed by the Faculties of Art and Design, Arts, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Medicine and Science as detailed below:

APA2121 Ceramic Study in Tuscany A

APA2131 Ceramic Study in Tuscany B

DIS2901 3D Design and Animation

DIS3602 Digital Audio/Video 1

DIS3603 Digital Audio/Video 2

DWG0501 Basic Skills in Drawing

DWG2502 Collage, Montage and Assemblage

DWG2503 Perceptual Drawing (Composition)

DWG2504 Creative Drawing

DWG2505 Drawing (Distortion, Design and Decoration)

DWG2507 Drawing (Concept and Research) 1

DWG2508 Drawing (Concept and Research) 2

DWG2509 Perceptual Drawing (The Figure)

DWG2510 Perceptual Drawing

FNA2003 Public Art

FNA2121 Landscape Painting in Tuscany A

FNA2131 Landscape Painting in Tuscany B

FNA2203 Painting Studio 3

FNA2204 Painting Studio 4

FNA2308 Portrait Painting and Drawing

FNA2403 Printmaking Studio 3

FNA2404 Printmaking Studio 4

FNA2603 Sculpture Studio 3

FNA2604 Sculpture Studio 4

FNA2803 Tapestry Studio 3

FNA2804 Tapestry Studio 4

FNA3205 Painting Studio 5

FNA3206 Painting Studio 6

FNA3405 Printmaking Studio 5

FNA3406 Printmaking Studio 6

FNA3605 Sculpture Studio 5

FNA3606 Sculpture Studio 6

FNA3805 Tapestry Studio 5

FNA3806 Tapestry Studio 6

IDE2301 Ergonomics 1

IDE2502 Modelmaking and Workshop Practice 2

IDE2802 Exhibition Design 1

IDE2804 Furniture Design 1

IDE2806 Transportation Design 1

IDE2808 Consumer product design 1

IDE3803 Exhibition Design 2and Design and Case Studies

AMA5100 Arts administration

AMA5500 Arts administration research project

PHM4810 Research project in Philosophy

AMA4100 Arts Administration

AUS4004 Arts and cultural policy

AUS4201 The practising consultant

AUS5003 Research project

AUS5004 Arts and cultural policy

AUS5201 The practising consultant

MAH5000 Children and Society

MAH5010 Children and the legal process

MAH5020 History of childhood

PHM4810 Research project in Philosophy

ENV441E Environmental performance measurement, accounting and reporting

ENV442E Sustainable production and consumption

ENV444E Directed project - Corporate Environmental Management

HYM5100 Public History Research Project

HYM5170 Public History Placement

GSC400J Dissertation

GSC4901 Investigative Journalism

GSC4902 Practice and Representation in Journalism

INT2010 Production, consumerism and the environment in the Global Context

ATM5100 Industry Internship

CHB5207 Ethical Issues in Professional Life

GNM4225 German Literature and Society in the 20^th Century

HYM4002 Researching the Past: Historical sources, Methods and Interpretation

HYM4150/5150 Freud, Sexuality and History

HYM4200/5200 Life Stories: Memory, History and Narrative

MUM5650 Topics in Composition

RLM4130 The Reforming Impulse, 1150-1600

VAM4100/5100 Issues in Australian Architecture and Heritage

WSM4280 Intergenerational Tyrannies: Gender, Age and Culture

PHL2160 Ethics in Business and Professional Life

SCY1100 Introduction to Sociology I

SCY1200 Introduction to Sociology II

MUS1000 Music and Popular Culture: Asia (new subject to be offered on-Campus and in distance education mode)

ECG9140Economic Development

ECG9121Economics of International Trade

ECG9103Ethics Economy and Society

ECG9142Public Sector Economics

ECG9161Theory and Practice of Economic Reform

ETG9XXXEconomic Statistics

AFC3XX0Financial Analysis and Valuation

AFC3220International Financial Reporting

EDCXXXX Leadership and organisation

EDCXXXX Management and Change

GEDXXXX Autism Spectrum Disorders

GEC 4530 Gifted Education in the classroom

EDG2504 Adventure Education

GEG7154Risk Engineering

FIT5950The Multimedia Industry

BUS5850,FIT 5940 Multimedia Authoring

FIT5930 GUI Design and Programming

FIT5910 Internet Programming

FIT5900 Introduction to Multimedia Computing

CSE5950 Programming Virtual Worlds

FIT5960 Multimedia Project

GCO5810 Multimedia Standards and Protocols

BUS3650 Business Applications of Neural Networks

LAW7221 Technology Contracts and Licensing Law

RAD2011 Radiographic Imaging and Methods 3

RAD2021 Radiologic Biology 3

RAD 2031 Pharmacology

RAD 2041 Clinical Studies 3

RAD 2052 Medical Imaging and Methods I

RAD 2062 Radiologic Biology 4

RAD 2072 Radiographic Professional skills 3

RAD 2082 Clinical Studies 4

MPH1042 Epidemiological Research Methods

MCE1100 Practical techniques and statistics in embryology I

MCE1101 Introduction to mammalian embryology

MCE1102 Embryo culture, nuclear transfer and recycling and cloning

MCE1103 Basic invitro techniques for embryo production

MCE1104 Cryopreservation, transplantation &ART in animal conservation

MCE1200 Practical techniques & statistics in embryology II

MCE1201 Fertilisation and micromanipulation

MCE1202 Application and relevance of molecular biology to ART

MCE1203 Organisation, regulation &ethics in ART and genetic manipulation

DCI0001 The adaptive immune response

DCI0002 Immunopathology I

DCI0003 Lymphocyte repertoires and regulation

DCI0004 Immunopathology II

SCI1010 How Science Works

SCI1020 The Design of Science

SCI3021 Marine Biology

BIO2122 Freshwater Ecology

BIO3122 Freshwater Ecology

SCI3092 Technology Management for Scientists I

SCI3094 Technology Management for Scientists II

MTH1010 Functions and Their Applications

MTH1020 Analysis of Change

MTH1030 Techniques for Modelling

MTH2010 Multivariable Calculus

ATM1010 The Dynamic Atmosphere

PSY2032 Introduction to Psychoanalytic Theory

PSY3031 Abnormal Psychology

PSY3062 Research Methods and Philosophy of Psychology

PSY3071 Human Neuropsychology and Its Evolutionary Perspectives

PSY3082 Psychology of Work and Disability

PSY3091 Cognitive Science

PSY3102 Advanced Psychobiology: Brain and Behaviour

PSY3111 Organisational Psychology

PSY3131 Health Psychology

MOP5021 Personnel Assessment

MOP6031 Counselling Applications

MOP5062 Individual Performance in the Workplace

MOP5052 Recruitment, Selection and Appraisal

MOP5072 Advanced Research Design and Thesis Proposal

MOP5031 Multivariate Statistics

10.6 Disestablishment of Subjects RMO98/1181

This item was received subsequent to receipt of the Report of the Education Committee and was included in the Agenda Index of Recommendations and Supplementary Papers.

The Academic Board noted that eight hundred and thirty-five (835) subject codes and/or alternate codes were disestablished in the agenda for Meeting 5/98 of the Education Committee. Of those, seven hundred and fifty-nine (759) were from the Faculty of Arts, eight (8) were from the Faculty of Business and Economics, thirty-five (35) were from the Faculty of Information Technology and thirty-three (33) were from the Faculty of Education.

C 11. REPORT OF THE HONORARY DEGREES COMMITTEE RMO97/1110

A document was circulated to members (p 179-180).

The Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 1/98 of the Honorary Degrees Committee held on Monday, 27 July 1998.

Action/Information: Mr B Corless

*11.1 Award of an Honorary Degree RMOR98/012

In the agenda, this item was considered as item 4.2 under Section B - Starred Items.

Under the Terms of Reference of the Honorary Degrees Committee, the Committee may in exceptional circumstances approve the award of an honorary degree where a recommendation has been received from the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor.

The Committee noted that the exceptional circumstances which prevailed in this instance related to the desirability of recognising at this time the contribution made by the nominee to the University, and of conferring the award at a graduation ceremony scheduled for semester two, 1998.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning), Professor AW Lindsay, spoke to this item.

The Academic Board, noting the advice of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning), noted that the Honorary Degrees Committee, having received a nomination from the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor and in accordance with the authority devolving from its Terms of Reference, resolved unanimously to award the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa to the person named in the Report presented.

Proceedings

12. REPORT OF THE PhD AND SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE RMO97/1156

12.1 Report of Meeting 6/98

A document was circulated (p 181-184).

The Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 6/98 of the PhD and Scholarships Committee held on Friday, 3 July 1998.

Action/Information: Ms P Herman

12.1.1 Major Amendment to Course - Master of Engineering Science (Research) RMO97/0906

(Circulated p 185-192)

As many Engineering research students were required to enrol initially in a Masters program before transferring to PhD, the Faculty of Engineering proposed that the Master of Engineering Science by research should be made available by external mode, so as to articulate with the external PhD option.

The proposed guidelines for the Master of Engineering Science by external mode were based upon those governing the external doctoral program, including a minimum of twenty days of attendance per year at the relevant Monash department or school.

The Academic Board approved the proposal of the PhD and Scholarships Committee that the existing Master of Engineering Science (Research) also be offered by external mode.

Action/Information: Secretary; Mr D Secomb; Mr R Smiley

Proceedings

12.2 Report of Meeting 7/98 RMO97/1156

A document was circulated (p 193-196).

The Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 7/98 of the PhD and Scholarships Committee held on Friday, 7 August 1998.

Action/Information: Ms P Herman

12.2.1 Major Amendment to Course - Master of Information Management (Research) RMO97/0906

(Circulated p 197-200)

This proposal was modelled upon the Master of Engineering Science (Research) by external mode (refer to item 12.1.1). The Master of Engineering Science in turn was based upon the guidelines governing doctoral candidature by external mode, including a minimum of twenty days of attendance per year at Monash.

The Academic Board approved the proposal of the PhD and Scholarships Committee that the existing Master of Information Management (Research) be offered by external mode.

Action/Information: Secretary; Mr K Hobbs; Ms S Gleeson

Proceedings

13. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF ARTS RMO98/0455

A document was circulated (p 201-202).

The Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 4/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Arts held on Wednesday, 29 July 1998.

Action/Information: Ms C Jordon

13.1 Honorary Appointments RMO98/1018

The Academic Board noted that the Dean of the Faculty of Arts approved one appointment as Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Music and three appointments as Honorary Research Associates - one in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, one in the Department of Music and one in the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation.

14. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF ART AND DESIGN RMO98/1742

A document was circulated (p 203-204).

The Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 2/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Art and Design held on Wednesday, 1 July 1998.

Action/Information: Ms M Hah

14.1 Honorary Appointments RMO98/1018

The Academic Board noted that the Faculty of Art and Design approved three appointments as Honorary Research Associates in the Faculty - one in the Department of Fine Arts and two in the Department of Applied Arts.

Proceedings

15. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS RMO98/0456

A document was circulated (p 205-206).

The Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 5/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics held on Wednesday, 8 July 1998.

Action/Information: Ms B Shields; Ms M Grant

15.1 Establishment of a Prize RMO97/1622

The Academic Board approved for transmission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a prize of $250, to be awarded annually by the Melbourne Trading Post to the top student in the subject TBX1151 Corporations Law and Trusts; said prize to be named the "Melbourne Trading Post Prize for TBX1151 Corporations Law and Trusts".

Action/Information: Secretary

Proceedings

16. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING RMO98/1368

A document was circulated (p 207-208).

The Academic Board received and noted a Report of Meeting 4/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering held on Wednesday, 29 July 1998.

Action/Information: Mr D Secomb; Mr R Smiley

16.1 Scholarship - Change of Title RMO98/1010

The Academic Board approved for transmission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering to change the title of the Frank Bailey Memorial Scholarship, to become the "Frank Bailey Memorial Award".

Action/Information: Secretary

16.2 Prizes - Increase in Value RMO98/1010

The Academic Board approved for transmission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering to increase the value of the two undergraduate Institution of Engineers, Australia prizes from a total of $300, to become a total commitment of $4,500 as detailed below:

The Institution of Engineers, Australia, Caulfield Award

A prize of $2,000 and a plaque, to be awarded to the top final year degree student in the existing degrees of Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Computing) or (Electrical and Computing) or (Industrial and Computing) or (Mechanical and Computing). Criteria on which the award is based includes academic record, personal qualities and interest and involvement in professional and other activities.

The Institution of Engineers, Australia, Ian Langlands Award

An award of $2,500 and the Ian Langlands Medal, to be given annually by the Institution of Engineers, Australia to a student who, on completion of the final year of the Bachelor of Engineering degree course, is considered to be the most outstanding of all Engineering departments. Criteria on which the award is based includes academic record, personal qualities and interest and involvement in professional and other activities.

Action/Information: Secretary

Proceedings

17. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE RMO98/0708

A document was circulated (p 209-212).

The Academic Board received and noted a Report of Meeting 4/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine held on Wednesday, 8 July 1998.

Action/Information: Ms J Tong

17.1 Casual Vacancy on Academic Board RMO98/0708

This item was considered under item 23.1.

Proceedings (Members noted an obituary presented for the late Professor L Opit therein.)

18. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE RMO97/0904

A document was circulated (p 213-214).

The Academic Board received and noted a Report of Meeting 3/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Science held on Wednesday, 1 July 1998.

Action/Information: Dr P Rodan

18.1 Award of Doctor of Science RMO98/2396

The Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council a proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Science to award the degree of Doctor of Science to Professor S Marzuki, for his thesis titled "Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain Disorders: from Yeast to Human".

Action/Information: Secretary

18.2 Annual Reports of Centres of the Faculty of Science

Executive summaries of Annual Reports of Centres of the Faculty of Science were circulated for information (p 215-236).

The Academic Board noted for transmission to Council executive summaries of the Annual Reports of Centres of the Faculty of Science as listed below:

Australian Crustal Research CentreRMO97/0855

Centre for Applied Mathematical Modelling (Air Quality Modelling) RMO97/0855

Centre for Dynamical Meteorology and OceanographyRMO97/0855

Centre for High-Resolution Spectroscopy and Opto-Electronic TechnologyRMO97/0855

Gippsland Centre for Environmental ScienceRMO97/0855

Monash Science CentreRMO98/1653

Water Studies CentreRMO98/0393

Australian Geodynamics Cooperative Research CentreRMO97/0855

Cooperative Research Centre for Southern Hemisphere Meteorology RMO97/0855

Cooperative Research Centre for Freshwater Ecology RMO97/0150

Action/Information: Secretary

18.3 Gippsland Campus Undergraduate Selection Report RMO98/0347

A Report about 1998 undergraduate selection in the Faculty of Science on the Gippsland Campus was circulated (p 237-238).

The Academic Board noted the report presented about 1998 undergraduate selection in the Faculty of Science, Gippsland Campus.

Proceedings

19. LEGISLATION

The University Solicitor had prepared legislation, in accordance with instructions from the appropriate faculties and other offices, to implement proposals which had been approved by the Academic Board for submission to Council.

Copies of the legislation and explanatory memoranda were attached to the agenda.

19.1 Faculty of Business and Economics (Undergraduate Awards)

Regulations (Amendment No 1 1998) RMO97/0319

(Circulated p 239-240)

19.2 Statute 2.2 - The Academic Board (Substitution) Statute RMO98/2397

(Circulated p 257-266)

The Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the above draft legislation.

Action/Information: Secretary; University Solicitor

20. MONASH UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC STRUCTURE (AUGUST 1998) RMO97/1267

A "snapshot" of the University's Academic Structure, as at August 1998, was attached to the Index of Items and Agenda Papers for information (p 241-250).

Subsequent to distribution of the document an error was identified which required amendment. A double-sided replacement page was attached to the Agenda Index of Recommendations and Supplementary Papers. Members discarded the original pages 245-256 and replaced them with the supplementary pages 267-268.

The Academic Board noted for transmission to Council the University's Academic Structure as at August 1998, as detailed in the document presented.

Action/Information: Secretary; Faculty Registrars/Managers; Mr L Foxton

21. 1999 SCHEDULE OF MEETING DATES FOR THE ACADEMIC BOARD RMO97/1282

The Academic Board noted the 1999 schedule of meeting dates for the Academic Board below, as approved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning), Professor AW Lindsay:

All meetings of the Academic Board to be held at 2:15 pm on Wednesdays in the Council Room, Administration Building 3A at the Clayton Campus, as follows:

Meeting 1/99 - 27 January

Meeting 2/99 - 24 February

Meeting 3/99 - 21 April

Meeting 4/99 - 2 June

Meeting 5/99 - 21 July

Meeting 6/99 - 1 September

Meeting 7/99 - 20 October

Meeting 8/99 - 24 November

Action/Information: Secretary; Faculty Registrars/Managers; Mr L Foxton

22. 1999 SCHEDULE FOR GRADUATION CEREMONIES RMO98/2398

The 1999 schedule for Monash University local and offshore graduation ceremonies was circulated (p 251-252).

The Academic Board noted for transmission to Council the 1999 schedule for Monash University local and offshore graduation ceremonies presented.

Action/Information: Secretary; Ms L Quin; Mr T Hogan; Mr L Foxton

23. ACADEMIC BOARD MEMBERSHIP

23.1 Casual Vacancy on Academic Board - Faculty of Medicine RMO97/1106

Refer also to item 17.1.

The Academic Board noted the appointment made by the Board of the Faculty of Medicine of Professor K O'Dea, to fill a professorial casual vacancy on the Academic Board for a term ending 30 June 2000.

Action/Information: Secretary; Ms J Tong; Professor K O'Dea

24. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

24.1 Report of the Returning Officer - Election of Members and Alternate

Members of the Steering Committee of Academic Board RMO97/1103

A document was circulated (p 269-270).

The Academic Board received and noted the documentation presented including:

a Report of the Returning Officer regarding results of the election of members and alternate members of the Steering Committee of Academic Board, for terms of office from 1 September 1998 to 31 August 2000; and

an updated list of membership of the Steering Committee as at 1 September 1998.

Action/Information: Mr P Siggins

24.2 Membership of the Education Committee RMO98/2400

A list of the Education Committee membership was circulated (p 271-272).

Subsequent to the Review of Academic Board membership which was approved by the Board at Meeting 5/98, the Chair of the Board and the Education Committee, Professor AW Lindsay, recommended that three new ex-officio members of the Board also be appointed to membership of the Education Committee. The three proposed new members were Professor G Webb, Director of the Centre for Higher Education Development, Professor J Harris, Director of the Distance Education Centre and Professor M Evans, Associate Chair of Academic Board.

Academic Board approved the proposal of the Chair of the Education Committee and the Academic Board, Professor AW Lindsay, to appoint the following as ex-officio members of the Education Committee:

Director of the Centre for Higher Education Development, Professor G Webb;

Director of the Distance Education Centre, Professor J Harris; and

Associate Chair of Academic Board, Professor M Evans.

Action/Information: Secretary; Ms S Stafford; Ms A Lomdahl;

Professors G Webb, J Harris and M Evans

25. MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS 4/98 AND 5/98 RMO98/1225

A document was circulated (p 253-256).

The Academic Board received and noted the items of interest from Council Meetings 4/98 and 5/98, as detailed in the document presented.

Action/Information: Mr P Siggins

26. REPORT OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE RMO98/0712

A document was circulated (p 273-278).

The Academic Board received and noted the Report of a Special Meeting of the Education Committee held on Wednesday, 26 August 1998.

Action/Information: Secretary; Ms S Stafford; Ms A Lomdahl; Faculty Registrars/Managers; Mr R Burnet; University Solicitor;

Associate Professor J Hurst

26.1 Report of the Masters Degree Working Party RMO98/0712

A document was circulated (p 279-284). Subsequent to the Meeting, it was discovered that an incorrect version of the Masters Degree Working Party Report had been received. The correct version of that Report, which includes minor textual amendments and a table containing additional information about other institutions, is now circulated with the Minutes for the information of the Board. (Attachment A)

At its Special Meeting, the Education Committee agreed to endorse the recommendations of the Masters Degree Working Party as set out in the report attached and extracted below.

The recommendations approved by the Board under this item would necessitate an update of the Graduate Studies Policy in relation to categories of Masters Degrees and the criteria for the Schedule of Exceptions. Update of this Policy would be undertaken by one of the Academic Board Learning and Teaching Plan working parties, as part of an update of the Education Policy and other academic policies.

Noting the endorsement of the Education Committee, Academic Board received the Report of the Masters Degree Working Party presented and endorsed the recommendations of the Working Party that:

a new category of masters degree titled Professional Masters by coursework be created in addition to the current categories of Masters by research and Masters by coursework, adopting the framework as detailed in this proposal;

the University's guidelines on the length of Masters programs allow a special case to be made where the University has agreed that the degree falls into a category of special consideration because of market forces or comparability with other institutions;

individual faculties retain the prerogative to determine the extent of recognition for prior learning which may be credited towards specified Professional Masters by coursework programs; and

guidelines on articulation into higher degrees by research for graduates of Professional Masters by coursework degrees should be published in faculty handbooks.

Action/Information: Ms S Stafford; Mr T Calder

26.2 New Courses - Faculty of Information Technology RMO97/0087

A document was circulated (p 285-288).

The Faculty of Information Technology had formed a working party earlier this year to review the Masters by coursework programs offered by the Faculty. As a result of that review, the Masters by coursework programs were revised to conform to a common structure and to reflect the changes resulting from the Faculty's restructure. An explanatory document was presented which outlined changes to the Masters programs (the changes were listed under Major Amendment to Existing Courses at item 26.3).

26.2.1 Master of Information Management and Systems

A document was circulated (p 289-292).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Information Technology to establish a Master of Information Management and Systems, to be offered commencing semester one 1999 as an on and off-campus course coordinated by the Caulfield Campus, subject to endorsement of item 26.1 and confirmation by Education Committee at its Meeting 6/98 that the proposal aligns with the newly established policy on masters degrees.

26.2.2 Master of Multimedia Computing

A document was circulated (p 293-296).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Information Technology to establish a Master of Multimedia Computing, to be offered commencing semester one 1999 as an on-campus course at Clayton and as an off-campus course coordinated by the Clayton Campus, subject to endorsement of Item 26.1 and confirmation by the Education Committee at its Meeting 6/98 that the proposal aligns with the newly established policy on masters degrees.

26.2.3 Master of Information Technology

A document was circulated (p 297-302).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Information Technology to establish a Master of Information Technology, to be offered commencing semester one 1999 as an on-campus course at Clayton, Caulfield and Peninsula campuses and as an off-campus course coordinated by the Gippsland Campus, subject to endorsement of Item 26.1 and confirmation by the Education Committee at its Meeting 6/98 that the proposal aligns with the newly established policy on masters degrees.

26.3 Major Amendment to Courses - Faculty of Information Technology RMO97/0906

26.3.1 Master of Business Systems by Coursework

A document was circulated (p 303-304).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Information Technology to amend its Master of Business Systems by coursework to conform to a common structure and to reflect changes resulting from the Faculty's restructure, subject to endorsement of item 26.1 and confirmation by the Education Committee at its Meeting 6/98 that the proposal aligns with the newly established policy on masters degrees.

26.3.2 Master of Business Systems by Projects

A document was circulated (p 305-306).

The Academic Board endorsed a proposal of the Faculty of Information Technology to amend its Master of Business Systems by projects to conform to a common structure and to reflect changes resulting from the Faculty's restructure, subject to endorsement of item 26.1 and confirmation by the Education Committee at its Meeting 6/98 that the proposal aligns with the newly established policy on masters degrees.

26.3.3 Master of Business Systems by Coursework by Distance Education

A document was circulated (p 307-308).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Information Technology to amend its Master of Business Systems by coursework by distance education to conform to a common structure and to reflect changes resulting from the Faculty's restructure, subject to endorsement of item 26.1 and confirmation by the Education Committee at its Meeting 6/98 that the proposal aligns with the newly established policy on masters degrees.

26.3.4 Master of Digital Communications

A document was circulated (p 309-312).

The Academic Board approved a proposal of the Faculty of Information Technology to amend its Master of Digital Communications to conform to a common structure and to reflect changes resulting from the Faculty's restructure, subject to endorsement of item 26.1 and confirmation by the Education Committee at its Meeting 6/98 that the proposal aligns with the newly established policy on masters degrees.

The meeting finished at 4:05 pm.