Monash University

Academic Board Meeting 4/2000

Meeting No 4/2000 of the Academic Board will be held on Wednesday, 26 July 2000 in the Council Room of the University, commencing at 2:15 pm.

The Agenda papers have been circulated. The Index of Recommendations is set out below and supplementary and replacement papers are attached. New items, or items with new / revised attachments, are indicated in the Index of Recommendations by a vertical line on the left-hand side of the page.

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 59001. Observers have no speaking or voting rights.

Members are reminded that items may be starred prior to the Meeting by contacting the Secretary, or at the commencement of the Meeting under item 1.1 of the Agenda.

Members are asked to note that apologies should be telephoned to extension 59001.

Tea and coffee will be served in the foyer prior to the meeting.

Tony Calder

Secretary

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A G E N D A

 

INDEX OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND

SUPPLEMENTARY PAPERS

*A PROCEDURAL MATTERS

1 ARRANGEMENT OF AGENDA

1.1 Starring of Items

Members who wish a non-starred item to be discussed may do so 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.

1.3 Confidential Items C

2 MINUTES

2.1 Minutes of Academic Board Meeting No 3/2000 held on 7 June 2000

The Minutes for Meeting 3/2000 were circulated.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the minutes of Academic Board Meeting 32/2000 held on 7 June 2000 be confirmed and signed

*B STARRED ITEMS

3 REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S GROUP

3.1 Integrated Approach to Academic and Resource Planning p 1-18

Professor A W Lindsay, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & Planning) will introduce this item.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board:

(i) provide comment on the overall approach and the proforma at Attachment 1;

(ii) approve: a) the devolution of approval processes to faculty level for new and modified courses and subjects, and

b) the proposed supplementary monitoring process of initiatives that have university-level significance

3.2 Support Services – Strategic Planning and Support Structure p 19-20

Ms A Crook, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Resources) will introduce this item.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the document presented and note the advice of Ms A Crook, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Resources).

3.3 Research White Paper "Knowledge and Information" – Funding Schemes and Implications p 21-30

Professor P LeP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) will introduce this item.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the document presented and note the advice of Professor P LeP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development). 

3.4 Victorian Government Science Technology and Innovation Initiative Applications

Professor P LeP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) will introduce this item.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board note the advice of Professor P LeP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development).

3.5 Montech Pty Ltd 1999 – 2000 Operations p 31-34

Mr G Klestadt, Chief Executive Officer – Montech Pty Ltd will introduce this item.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the document presented and note the advice of Mr G Klestadt, Chief Executive Officer – Montech Pty Ltd.

3.6 CRC Applications

Professor P LeP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) will introduce this item.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board note the advice of Professor P LeP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development).

3.7 Intellectual Property Papers : Intellectual Property Framework, University Practice and Paid Outside Work Policy and Commercialisation Guidelines p 241 - 266

Professor P LeP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) and Ms A Crook, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Resources) will introduce this item.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the advice of Professor P LeP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) and Ms A Crook, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Resources) and approve for transmission to Council the Intellectual Property Papers : Intellectual Property Framework, University Practice and Paid Outside Work Policy and Commercialisation Guidelines.

3.8 Science Forward – Science at Monash – Directions and Strategies p 267 - 274

Members were advised at Meeting 3/2000 (7 June 2000) that the Interim Dean – Faculty of Science had been invited to address the next meeting of the Academic Board on issues relating to Science at Monash.

Professor H Le Grand, Interim Dean – Faculty of Science, is invited to speak to his report.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the report of the interim Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor H Le Grand, and note the Interim Dean’s advice.

 3.9 Future Direction Report – Faculty of Arts p 275 - 278

Professor H Le Grand, Dean – Faculty of Arts, is invited to speak to his report.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note for transmission to Council the report of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor H Le Grand, and note the Dean’s advice.

4 ITEMS ORIGINATING FROM SECTION C

4.1 Coursework Masters Offerings At Monash p 65-70

This item originates from the Report of the Education Committee, item 7.2

This item was foreshadowed at Education Committee Meeting 3/2000. At that meeting, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning) advised that various aspects of the offering of masters degrees at Monash had recently been raised throughout the University and that these issues would require consideration in a consolidated fashion.

At Education Committee Meeting 4/2000, a draft paper was considered regarding various issues in relation to the University’s masters offerings. The paper was prepared by Professor M Evans, Director of Planning and Academic Affairs, based on information provided by Associate Deans International and Graduate Studies, and also websites of other GO8 universities. The draft paper was also considered at the Committee of Deans at its Meeting 5/2000 and the PhD and Scholarships Committee at its Meeting 6/2000. Suggestions received at the Education Committee and the Committee of Deans have been incorporated into the paper attached. (Attachment 1)

The Education Committee and the Committee of Deans noted that the PhD and Scholarships Committee was the appropriate channel for consideration of issues concerning masters by research.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board:

· consider and approve the recommendation contained in the paper presented regarding various aspects of Monash’s masters offerings;

· note that various issues concerning masters by research degrees are currently under consideration by the PhD and Scholarships Committee.

4.2 Bachelor of Business (Law) p 83-84

This item originates from the Report of the Education Committee, item 7.4.3

A document is attached. (refer to p83-84 )

The Education Committee endorsed the establishment of the Bachelor of Business (Law) subject to finalisation of the title of the award. It was noted that the title would be decided in discussion between the relevant Deans within the broader considerations of the relationships between the Faculties of Business and Economics and Law.

RECOMMENDATION:

That, subject to finalisation of the title of the award, Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish the Bachelor of Business (Law), to be offered on-campus at the Caulfield campus commencing semester one, 2001.

4.3 Master of Business Administration p 119-128

This item originates from the Report of the Education Committee – item 7.5.10

Documentation is attached. (refer to pages 119 - 128)

The Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, Professor G Palmer, had been invited to address the Board on the future direction of management programs in the Faculty of Business and Economics.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board note the advice of the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, Professor G Palmer, and approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the course structure of the Master of Business Administration program as detailed in the document presented, to provide greater flexibility, specialist streams and a distinct competitive advantage in the market place.

C ITEMS FOR APPROVAL OR INFORMATION

5 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

6 MATTERS REFERRED TO ACADEMIC BOARD BY COUNCIL

7 REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE p 35-158

7.1 Receipt of Report

RECOMMENDATION

That Academic Board receive and note the Report of Meeting 4/2000 of the Education Committee held Wednesday, 21 June 2000.

7.2 Coursework Masters Offerings At Monash p 65-70

See starred item 4.1 – Section B

7.3 Report Of The Education Committee LTOP Working Party On The Development Of Flexible Programs and Pathways. P 71-74

An executive summary of the final Report of the Education Committee LTP Working Party on the Development of Flexible Programs and Pathways, presented by the convenor of the working party, Associate Professor A Farley, is attached (Attachment 2). The report incorporates suggestions that were made by the Education Committee. Academic Board is invited to note that the full version of the final report can be located on the web on the University Secretariat Noticeboard at the following address:

http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/unisec/ntb/ntbind.htm

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board consider and approve the recommendations contained in the executive summary of the Report of the LTOP Working Party on Flexible Programs and Pathways presented.

7.4 New Course Proposals

7.4.1 Bachelor of Arts (International Communication) / Bachelor of Network Computing p 75-80

A document is attached. (Attachment 3)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Boards of the Faculties of Arts and Information Technology to establish the Bachelor of Arts (International Communication) / Bachelor of Network Computing, with Arts as the managing Faculty, to be offered on-campus at the Peninsula campus commencing semester one, 2001.

7.4.2 Graduate Certificate in Media Sales p 81-82

A document is attached. (Attachment 4)

The proposal under this item includes four new subjects that are proposed for approval under the item New Subjects below.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish the Graduate Certificate in Media Sales, to be offered on-campus at the Caulfield campus commencing semester one, 2001.

7.4.3 Bachelor of Business (Law) p 83-84

See starred item 4.2 – Section B

7.4.4 Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) p 85-86

A document is attached. (Attachment 6)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Education to establish the Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood), to be offered on-campus at the Clayton and Peninsula campuses commencing semester one, 2001.

7.4.5 Master of Biomedical Engineering p 87-90

A document is attached. (Attachment 7)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering to establish the Master of Biomedical Engineering, to be offered on-campus at the Clayton campus commencing semester one, 2001.

7.4.6 Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Engineering p 91-92

A document is attached. (Attachment 8)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering to establish the Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Engineering, to be offered on-campus at the Clayton campus commencing semester one, 2001.

7.4.7 Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Engineering p 93-94

A document is attached. (Attachment 9)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering to establish the Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Engineering, to be offered on-campus at the Clayton campus commencing semester one, 2001.

7.4.8 Bachelor of Telecommunications Engineering p 95-96

A document is attached. (Attachment 10)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering to establish the Bachelor of Telecommunications Engineering, to be offered on-campus at the Clayton campus commencing semester one, 2001.

7.4.9 Bachelor of Computer Science / Bachelor of Laws p 97-98

A document is attached. (Attachment 11)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Boards of the Faculties of Law and Information Technology to establish the Bachelor of Computer Science / Bachelor of Laws, with Law as the managing Faculty, to be offered on campus at the Clayton campus commencing semester one, 2001.

7.4.10 Master of Psychology (Health) p 99-100

A document is attached. (Attachment 12)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Faculty of Science to establish the Master of Psychology (Health), to be offered from the Caulfield campus by distance education commencing semester one, 2001.

7.5 Major Amendments To Existing Courses

7.5.1 Bachelor of Design

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Art and Design to amend the Bachelor of Design, by changing the offering of the core subject DIS1102 Digital Imaging (three credit points) from semester two to semester one of first year. (Replacing DIS1101 in second semester will be DIS1102, Digital Imaging 2.)

7.5.2 Bachelor of Social Work p 101-108

A document is attached. (Attachment 13)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Arts to make the following amendments to the Bachelor of Social Work:

· addition of three new subjects proposed for establishment under the New Subjects item below including:

· restructure of existing subjects:

7.5.3 Graduate Certificate of Business (Management)– Gippsland campus p 109-110

A document is attached. (Attachment 14)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics to re-instate the 1999 course structure and title of the Graduate Certificate of Business (Management), as taught by distance education at the Gippsland campus.

7.5.4 Graduate Diploma of Business (Management) – Gippsland campus P 111-112

A document is attached. (Attachment 15)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics to re-instate the 1999 course structure and title of the Graduate Diploma of Business (Management), as taught by distance education at the Gippsland campus.

7.5.5 Graduate Certificate in Human Resources – Gippsland campus p 113-114

A document is attached. (Attachment 16)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics to re-instate the 1999 course structure and title of the Graduate Certificate in Human Resources, as taught by distance education at the Gippsland campus.

7.5.6 Graduate Diploma in Human Resources – Gippsland campus p 115-116

A document is attached. (Attachment 17)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics to re-instate the 1999 course structure and title of the Graduate Diploma in Human Resources, as taught by distance education at the Gippsland campus.

7.5.7 Master of Business (Retail and Wholesale) p 117-118

A document is attached. (Attachment 18)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics to change the title of the Master of Business (Retail and Wholesale), so that it becomes the Master of Marketing (Retail and Wholesale).

7.5.8 Master of Business (Agribusiness) p 117-118

A document is attached. (Attachment 18)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics to change the title of the Master of Business (Agribusiness), so that it becomes the Master of Marketing (Agribusiness).

7.5.9 Master of Business (Logistics Management) p 117-118

A document is attached. (Attachment 18)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics to change the title of the Master of Business (Logistics Management), so that it becomes the Master of Marketing (Logistics Management).

7.5.10 Master of Business Administration p 119-128

See starred item 4.3 – Section B

7.5.11 Graduate Diploma of Business Administration p 119-128

Documentation is attached. (Attachment 19)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the course structure of the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration program as detailed in the document presented, to provide greater flexibility, specialist streams and a distinct competitive advantage in the market place.

7.5.12 Bachelor of Business (Management) / Bachelor of Business (Marketing) p 129-130

Documentation is attached. (Attachment 20)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the course structure of the Bachelor of Business (Management) / Bachelor of Business (Marketing) as follows:

· remove the subject MKF2500 Retail Management Principles from the listing of the outer core; and

· MKX3141 Issues in Competitive Advantage should be noted as being the second compulsory outer core subject with MKX2111 Buyer Behaviour being the other.

7.5.13 Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering p 131-136

A document is attached. (Attachment 21)

The Board of the Faculty of Engineering approved a proposal from the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering for a major amendment to the Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (BCSE). The amendment involves the change of some subjects from core to elective, credit point changes across levels and the list of approved electives.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering to amend the Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering degree as detailed in the documentation presented.

7.5.14 Bachelor of Technology (Computer Studies) p 137-140

Documentation is attached. (Attachment 22)

The Faculty Board approved a proposal from the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering to amend the Bachelor of Technology (Computer Studies). The proposal involves the relocation of the course from Caulfield to Clayton campus from 2001, four (4) new subjects and three (3) existing subject amendments.

Four new subject proposals:

· TEC2541 Computer organisation

· TEC3333 Industrial project 1

· TEC3334 Industrial project 2

· TEC3521 Professional communications

Three existing subject amendments:

· TEC2443 Digital systems (Assessment revised)

· TEC3741 Embedded microprocessor systems (Re-titled, prerequisite added and assessment reviewed)

· TEC3742 Data communications (Re-titled and assessment reviewed)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board:

· approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering to amend the Bachelor of Technology (Computer Studies) as detailed in the documentation presented, noting the amendments to the three subjects listed above; and

· note that the four new subjects listed above that are associated with this proposal are included for approval under the item below titled "New Subjects".

7.5.15 Bachelor of Engineering in the branch of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management p 141-148

Documentation is attached. (Attachment 23)

The Board of the Faculty of Engineering approved a proposal from the Department of Mechanical Engineering to amend the Bachelor of Engineering in the branch of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. The proposal involves the amendment of the subject list requirements, twelve (12) new subjects and three (3) existing subject amendments.

Twelve new subject proposals:

· IND1332 Engineering management

· IND2310 Special projects

· IND2362 Engineering practices: drafting concepts

· IND2372 Engineering practices: design process

· IND2392 Materials selection

· IND2402 Systems engineering

· IND2412 Business processes

· IND2422 Engineering mechanics

· IND3321 Engineering computations

· IND3322 Database management

· IND4317 Computer networks

· IND4318 Managing structural change

Amendments to three existing subjects:

· IND2311 Methods engineering (Change of name and minor changes to subject content)

· IND2332 Engineering management (Change of subject content)

· IND4336 Systems modelling and simulation II (Change of topics within subject)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board:

· approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering to amend the Bachelor of Engineering in the branch of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management as detailed in the documentation presented, noting the amendments to the three (3) existing subjects listed above; and

· note that the twelve (12) new subjects listed above that are associated with this proposal have been included for approval under the item below titled "New Subjects".

7.5.16 Bachelor of Paramedic Studies, degree conversion p 149-154

Admission requirements

A document is attached. (Attachment 24)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to amend the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Paramedic Studies, degree conversion, to include:

"Qualifications as an Ambulance or MICA Paramedic or equivalent, and concurrent employment with a Victorian, Interstate or International Ambulance Service or related agency."

Credit transfer for MICA Paramedics

A document is attached. (Attachment 25)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine that:

· given the special circumstances of the AOTC-Monash transition and the Monash University Council’s commitment to the State Government for a seamless transition of education programs from the AOTC with full credit transfer, consideration of credit transfer for MICA Paramedics who completed their course at the AOTC be regarded as a special case and as a time limited transition issue; and

· applicants who have completed the MICA Paramedic course at the AOTC prior to 30 November 1999, or who have been assessed by the AOTC and granted R.P.L. to the MICA Paramedic practice level in Victoria, be given the same credit provision towards the Bachelor of Paramedic Studies as students who will complete their MICA Paramedic course at Monash and be required to meet the same degree conversion requirements, namely: twenty-four credit points of compulsory core subjects, plus a concurrent one year of full time related employment, or part time equivalent, in an ambulance service or related agency.

7.6 New Subject Proposals

Documentation for the subject proposals under this item is available for perusal upon request to the Executive Officer, Education Committee.

The Academic Board is invited to note that nine hundred and ninety-two (992) new subjects are proposed for approval in this Report. This total includes two hundred and seven (207) new subjects to be established, seven hundred and sixty-six (766) new subjects by virtue of changes to credit points and nineteen (19) new subjects by virtue of an additional year level of offering. A breakdown of the proposed new subjects is contained in the following table.

Faculty

New subjects requiring establishment

Change to credit point value of existing subjects

Additional year level of offering for existing subjects

Total of new subjects for approval

Art & Design

3

0

0

3

Arts

80

742

19

841

Business & Economics

7

0

0

7

Education

8

0

0

8

Engineering

45

23

0

68

Information Technology

4

1

0

5

Medicine

25

0

0

25

Science

35

0

0

35
 

207

766

19

992

Members of the Board are invited to refer to agenda pages 44 – 61 under the Report of the Education Committee 4/2000 for a detailed list of new subjects.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposals of the Faculties of Art and Design, Arts, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Medicine and Science to establish the new subjects listed on pages 44 to 61 of the agenda papers.

7.7 Disestablishment of Subjects

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board note that two (2) subjects were disestablished in the agenda for Education Committee Meeting 4/2000, both of which were from the Faculty of Arts.

Proceedings (Please note attachment for proceeding No 11) p 155 - 158

8 REPORTS OF THE PhD AND SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE

8.1 Report of Meeting 5/2000 of the PhD and Scholarships Committee p 159-160

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the Report of Meeting 5/2000 of the PhD and Scholarships Committee held on 2 June 2000.

Proceedings

8.2 Report of Meeting 6/2000 of the PhD and Scholarships Committee p 161-181

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the Report of Meeting 6/2000 of the PhD and Scholarships Committee held on 7 July 2000.

8.2.1 Establishment of the Master of Rural Health by Research p 165-168

There already exists a Graduate Diploma in Rural Health, short course, a Master of Rural Health (Professional) by coursework only, and a Master of Rural Health by coursework and minor thesis. The proposed Master of Rural Health will meet the needs of students wanting to undertake major research projects in the areas of rural health. Currently, students wishing to pursue masters level research have to enrol in nursing, science or another faculty, despite their intention to specialise in rural health. The Centre of Rural Health has the expertise and experience to supervise a masters program by research. The University of Melbourne's Department of Rural Health has already approved a Master of Rural Health by research to commence in early 2000.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal to establish the Master of Rural Health by 100% research.

8.2.2 Establishment of the Master of Education by 67% Research p 169-174

The current M Ed by 100% research, requiring a thesis of 60,000 words, will be retained as option A.

However, a variation, option B, will comprise of six month full-time research induction, coursework and seminar program followed by an 18 month full-time equivalent thesis component of 40,000 words. The faculty believes this course design will be attractive to teachers wishing to conduct research within their school setting on issues related to their program practice. It is further proposed that this program be available by on campus or external mode.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal to establish a Master of Education by 67% research, by on campus or external mode.

8.2.3 Proposal to rename the Vera Moore Junior Research Fellowship to the Vera Moore International Postgraduate Research Partial Tuition Scholarship p 175-180

It has not been possible to offer the Vera Moore Junior Research Fellowship for some years, as the fund no longer generates sufficient income to offer a stipend scholarship.

The committee notes that it was Mrs Moore's intention to support a prestigious award based on academic merit. The fund must also be separately identifiable and not merged with other sources.

It has therefore been agreed that the Vera Moore International Postgraduate Research Partial Tuition Scholarship should be offered to a highly ranked international student who would be required to pay not more than 28% of the annual tuition fee. The scholarship will form part of a package which will provide the awardee with a Monash Graduate Scholarship stipend, and will meet Medibank and student amenities fees. Like the government's International Postgraduate Research Scholarships, it will have a maximum tenure of four years for doctoral students. This will make the Vera Moore International Postgraduate Research Partial Tuition Scholarship the most valuable of the university's current partial tuition awards.

RECOMMENDATION

That Academic Board approve the proposal to rename the Vera Moore Junior Research Fellowship the Vera Moore International Postgraduate Research Partial Tuition Scholarship.

8.2.4 Proposal to amend the External Doctoral Candidature Guidelines and tuition fees p 181-182

The committee endorsed a working group's recommendation that the guidelines governing external doctoral candidature should be revised.

Key amendments include the following:

Faculty quotas are removed;

Given the nature of external mode candidature, faculties will need to convince the PhD and Scholarships Committee that prospective candidates have the personal maturity to pursue independent, sustained and structured off-campus research; and

Annual minimum attendance/residency requirements have been reduced from 20 to 15 days. A reduction of the attendance requirement after the first year may be considered on the grounds that candidates are expected to demonstrate a greater level of independence as their candidature progresses.

A special category of external international doctoral student is also proposed. Where an external candidate, or that candidate's home institution meets infrastructure and resource costs (eg computer software/hardware, library and laboratory resources etc) a flat fee of 60% of the average non-laboratory tuition fee should apply.

Normal savings of rights provisions will apply for existing candidates.

RECOMMENDATION

That Academic Board approve:

the amended external doctoral candidature guidelines as detailed in the document attached; and

a special category of tuition fee for external international doctoral candidates where Monash provides supervision facilities only.

Proceedings

9 REPORT OF THE GENERAL LIBRARY COMMITTEE p 183-184

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the Report of Meeting 2/2000 of the General Library Committee held on 14 June 2000.

Proceedings

10 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE p 185-186

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the Annual Report of the Animal Welfare Committee.

11 REPORT OF THE EXCLUSION APPEALS COMMITTEE p 187-192

Statute 6.2 – Exclusion for Unsatisfactory Progress provides for appeals to Academic Board against exclusion by a faculty. The Academic Board has the power to delegate its responsibility to one or more Exclusion Appeals Committees.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the Report of meetings 1-20/2000 of the Exclusion Appeals Committee held between 15 February and 4 May 2000 at the Clayton campus and meetings 1-2/2000 held between 3 and 17 March 2000 at the Gippsland campus.

Proceedings

12 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS P 193-194

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics held on 31 May 2000.

Proceedings

13 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION P 195-196

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Education held on 10 May 2000.

Proceedings

14 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING p 197-200

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering held on 24 May 2000.

14.1 Appointment of Associate Dean (Research and Development)

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board endorse for transmission to Council the proposal of the Board of the faculty of Engineering to appoint Associate Professor Kerry Hourigan as Associate Dean (Research and Development) for a term of six months from 1 July 2000.

 14.2 Proposed amendments to membership of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering p 199-200

 RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering to amend membership of the Faculty Board as detailed in the document presented.

Proceedings

15 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY p 201-204

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Information Technology held on 31 May 2000.

15.1 Casual Vacancy on Academic Board

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board note the appointment of Associate Professor Christine Mingins to fill a casual vacancy for a term expiring 30 June 2002.

Proceedings

16 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE p 205-232

16.1 New Structure for the Faculty of Medicine p 209-218

The current departmental structure of the Faculty was established at a time when its main purposes were to provide undergraduate medical education and to conduct research and research training in health-related fields. There have been many changes to the Faculty's activities and relationships since which have led to a need to re-examine the Faculty's structure and operating lines.

It is no longer possible or effective for all the Faculty's decision-making to be centralised in the Dean's Office, or for departments to operate in isolation. The Faculty has been re-examining its structure in order to meet the challenges of the next decade, and to address the shortcomings of the current structure in the light of the Faculty's developments.

After canvassing public opinion through Faculty Board members, Faculty Board recommends to Academic Board and Council that a new organisational structure be put in place for the Faculty of Medicine. The specific changes recommended are as detailed in the attached document and the following recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

(i) That Academic Board endorse for transmission to Council the following proposals of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine:

· That the faculty be renamed the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

· That the faculty be restructured into six schools with a seventh joint school in association with the Faculty of Science:

School of Biomedical Sciences

School of Nursing

Central and Eastern Clinical School

Southern Clinical School

School of Primary Health Care

School of Rural Health

Joint School of Psychology, Psychiatry & Psychological Medicine (already supported by Faculty Board and approved by Academic Board and Council).

· That the Department of Community Medicine and General Practice be renamed the Department of General Practice.

· That the following positions of Associate Deans be established:

Associate Dean - Teaching and Learning

Associate Dean - Research

Associate Dean - Research Degrees

Associate Dean - Postgraduate Coursework Degrees

Associate Dean - International Health and Development

Associate Dean - Information Technology.

(ii) That Academic Board note the following recommendations of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine as detailed in the attached document:

· That the procedures for the appointment of Heads of Schools be implemented.

· That the governing body of each school be the school executive and will comprise Heads of Departments and other School members to achieve an appropriate mix of skill, expertise, gender and background. The School Executive will be responsible for academic planning, implementation, resource allocation, and management.

· That Faculty Board establish an Executive Committee with membership consisting of the Dean, Associate Deans (6), Heads of Schools (7), Director of Resources and Director of Academic Programs plus co-opted members as appropriate.

· That the formula developed in 1999 for distribution of funds in the Faculty be maintained.

The formula takes into account teaching activity, research performance, success in attracting funds outside the recurrent DETYA revenue stream, administrative costs associated with the distributed nature of the Faculty and the need to fund some Faculty activities and initiatives centrally (so-called off-the-top expenditure). Each School will be provided by the Faculty Office with a one-line budget based on aggregated Departmental (or other unit) performance plus any off-the-top allocation that may be appropriate to support the School's function (e.g. funding for the Assistant Dean's Office in the Clinical Schools).

· That the success of the Faculty restructure be formally reviewed in early 2003, including an assessment of the role of departments in Schools.

· That the Faculty Executive set up a structure to assist Schools in resolving any disputes that may arise in the implementation of the School structure.

16.2 Proposal to advertise and fill the existing position of Professor of General Practice p 219-200

Members of the Board are invited to note that the proposal to advertise and fill the existing position of Professor of General Practice was endorsed by the Committee of Deans at its meeting 5/2000 held on 4 July 2000

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board endorse for transmission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to advertise and fill the existing position of Professor of General Practice

16.3 Proposal to advertise and fill the existing position of Professor of Trauma p 221-226

Members of the Board are invited to note that the proposal to advertise and fill the existing position of Professor of Trauma was endorsed by the Committee of Deans at its meeting 5/2000 held on 4 July 2000

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board endorse for transmission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to advertise and fill the existing position of Professor of Trauma.

16.4 Proposal to establish, advertise and fill the position of Professor of Neurosurgery p 227-232

Members of the Board are invited to note that the proposal to establish, advertise and fill the existing position of Professor of Neurosurgery was endorsed by the Committee of Deans at its meeting 5/2000 held on 4 July 2000

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board endorse for transmission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to establish, advertise and fill the existing position of Professor of Neurosurgery.

16.5 Casual Vacancies on Academic Board

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board note the appointment by the Board of the Faculty of Medicine of Professors S. Cordner, R. Doherty, J. Rood, R. Summers, B.H. Toh and B. Workman to fill casual vacancies for vacancy for terms expiring 30 June 2002.

16.6 Doctor of Medicine Degrees

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board endorse for transmission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to award the degree of Doctor of Medicine to Dr. Yael Kipen for the thesis titled 'Effects of Disease and Treatment on Bone Mineral Density and Body Composition in Systematic Lupus Erythematosus' and Dr. Stephen Craig Trumble for the thesis titled 'Developmental Disability Medicine'.

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17 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF PHARMACY p 233-234

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board receive and note the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Pharmacy held on 14 June 2000.

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18 ACADEMIC BOARD MEMBERSHIP

18.1 Filling of Casual Vacancies by the Faculty of Arts

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board note the appointment by the Board of the Faculty of Arts of the following staff to fill casual vacancy for terms expiring 30 June 2002:

· Prof Brian Nelson - School of European Languages and Cultures

· Prof Chin Liew Ten - School of Philosophy, Linguistics and Bioethics

· Prof Eleanor Bourke - Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies

· Dr Alison Tokita –School of Asian Languages and Studies.

18.2 Leave of Absence – Professor Gerry Griffin

Professor G Griffin has advised that he is commencing OSP and requested Special Leave for a period of six months commencing on 17 July 2000.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board grant Professor G Griffin Special Leave for a period of six months commencing from 17 July 2000.

18.3 Elections – Academic Board Steering Committee p 279-284

18.3.1 Election by Academic Board Members of Two Professorial Members to Steering Committee of Academic Board p 279-280

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board note the following information:

nomination of candidates for election of two Professorial members to membership of Steering Committee will close at noon on 28 July 2000;

all members of Academic Board are eligible to vote and nominate candidates;

nomination forms may be obtained from the University Secretariat; and

if necessary, elections will be held on Tuesday 29 August 2000..

18.3.2 Election by Academic Board Members of Two Professorial Alternate Members to Steering Committee of Academic Board p 281-282

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board note the following information:

nomination of candidates for election of two Professorial members to alternate membership of Steering Committee will close at noon on 28 July 2000;

all members of Academic Board are eligible to vote and nominate candidates;

nomination forms may be obtained from the University Secretariat; and

if necessary, elections will be held on Tuesday 29 August 2000.

18.3.3 Election by Academic Board Members of One Non- Professorial Alternate Member to Steering Committee of Academic Board p 283 - 284

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board note the following information:

nomination of candidates for election of one Non-Professorial member to alternate membership of Steering Committee will close at noon on 28 July 2000;

all members of Academic Board are eligible to vote and nominate candidates;

nomination forms may be obtained from the University Secretariat; and

if necessary, elections will be held on Tuesday 29 August 2000.

19 PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH, ADVERTISE AND FILL A CHAIR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND A CHAIR OF SOCIAL ENQUIRY p 235-236

Members of the Board are invited to note that the proposal to establish, advertise and fill a Chair of Political Science and a Chair of Social Enquiry was endorsed by the Committee of Deans at its meeting 5/2000 held on 4 July 2000.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board endorse for transmission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Arts to establish, advertise and fill a Chair of Political Science and a Chair of Social Enquiry.

20 PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH, ADVERTISE AND FILL A CHAIR OF PHARMACY PRACTICE p 237-238

Members of the Board are invited to note that the proposal to establish, advertise and fill a Chair of Pharmacy Practice was endorsed by the Committee of Deans at its meeting 5/2000 held on 4 July 2000

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board endorse for transmission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Pharmacy to establish, advertise and fill a Chair of Political Science and a Chair of Pharmacy Practice.

21 ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM COUNCIL p 239-240

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board note the matters of interest to Academic Board from the Council meeting 4/2000 held on 26 June 2000.

22 ACADEMIC BOARD NOMINEES FOR CHAIR SELECTION COMMITTEES p 285-288

22.1 Chair of Jewish Civilisation , Faculty of Arts p 286

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board nominate Professor L Waller to the Selection Committee for the Chair of Jewish Civilisation.

22.2 Chair of Pharmaceutical Biology and Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Biology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy p 287

 RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board nominate Professor E Kendall to the Selection Committee for the Chair of Pharmaceutical Biology and Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Biology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy.

22.3 Professor of Law and Director, Project on Privatisation and Public Accountability, Faculty of Law p 288

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board nominate Professor T Brown to the Selection Committee for the appointment of Professor of Law and Director, Project on Privatisation and Public Accountability, Faculty of Law.