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Monash University

Academic Board Meeting 4/2000

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

There were present:

Professor A W Lindsay (Chair), Drs H Abachi, G Acquaah-Gaisie, Professors D Abramson, R Alfredson, Associate Professor L Angus, Messrs J Arnold, C Avram, Professors B Bignall, A Bishop, A Bond, G Bouma, E Bourke, ML Brisk, R Brown, Associate Professors J Breen, C Browne, Dr A Butfoy, Professors R Cas, CB Chapman, Associate Professor JD Cashion, Ms A Crook, Professors P LeP Darvall, G Davison, R Dickson, R Doherty, GK Egan, M Evans, P Forsyth, Associate Professor A Farley, Dr L Farrell, Mr D Hanson, Associate Professor J Hurst, Professors JB Jacobs, J Jarvis, Dr V Jenvey, Ms C Kenny, Professors E Kendall, ML King, Mrs E Lanyon, Professors H LeGrand, E Lim, Drs M Lindorff, R Lisner, Dr K Macrae, Associate Professors A Markus, C Mingins, Mr A McMeekin, Professor B Nelson, Dr N Nichols, Professors G Palmer, S Parker, B Parmenter, Dr S Pfueller, Professors JK Redmond, DA Robinson, J Rosenberg, A Russell, B Schroder, T Seddon, J Sheridan, RJ Summers, Dr K Stewart, Associate Professor M Story, Mr AKH Tan, Associate Professor J Teicher, Professors CL Ten, N Thomson, BH Toh, Mr I Walker, Professors S Willis, BS Workman, and W Young.

Apologies were received from:

Associate Professor F Alpert, Professors W Anderson, MH Clayton, Dr V Clulow, Professors J Crossley, DM de Kretser, Mr B Harding, Professors J Harris, MTW Hearn, Associate Professor B Hoffert, Drs H Irving, M Iskander, Professor P Nagley, Dr R Nelson, Professor JR Pilbrow, Dr C Porter, Professors B Reed, JI Rood, N Saunders, M Skully, GC Smith and Mr J White.

Present by invitation:

Mr Geoff Klestadt

Observers:

Ms Sue Gleeson, Ms Anne Stanford, Mr R Burnet, Mr P Siggins, Associate Professor Steve McKechnie and Ms Gail Ellis

In attendance was:

Mr Tony Calder (Secretary)

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MINUTES

The meeting was held by teleconference between Clayton Campus, Ms C Kenny (South Australia) and Professors B Bignall and R Alfredson at Monash University Malaysia Campus.

Professor Lindsay welcomed to her first meeting of the Academic Board, Professor G Palmer, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Professor Lindsay, on behalf of the Academic Board, thanked retiring members (detailed below) for their valuable contributions and welcomed to the Board the following new members:

Retiring members New members

Professor C Cocklin Professor B Nelson

Professor B Kent Professor Chin Liew Ten

Professor R Mouer Professor E Bourke

Professor P Thomson Professor A Bishop

Professor D Schauder Assoc. Prof. T Seddon

Professor D Arnott Professor D Kinley

Professor R Grimshaw Professor S Cordner

Professor K Ng Professor J Rood

Professor W Jackson Professor R Summers

Dr C Williams Professor B Workman

Assoc. Prof. K McLaren Professor A Bond

Assoc. Prof. H Wu Dr A Tokita

Assoc. Prof. M Page Assoc. Prof. L Angus

Assoc. Prof. J Hurst

Ms K Styles

Dr V Jenvey

*A PROCEDURAL MATTERS

1 ARRANGEMENT OF AGENDA

1.1 Starring of Items

Members were invited to note that item 4.2 - Bachelor of Business (Law), starred by the Steering Committee of Academic Board, could now be unstarred.

1.2 Approval of Non-Starred Items

The recommendations of the Steering Committee were 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 of Academic Board Meeting 3/2000 held on 7 June 2000 were confirmed and signed.

*B STARRED ITEMS

3 REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S GROUP

3.1 Integrated Approach to Academic and Resource Planning RMO2000/0611

A document was circulated (p 1-18). Professor A W Lindsay, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & Planning) introduced this item.

Professor Lindsay advised the Board that the proposed Integrated Approach to Academic and Resource Planning, designed to operate at faculty level, would facilitate the monitoring by the Board of the overall course offerings of the University via a series of overview papers focusing on areas such as the balance between undergraduate and postgraduate offerings, the pattern of courses within and across disciplines, the spread of general and specialized courses and the competitive position of Monash courses within the higher education system.

Members of the Board were invited to forward comments on the revised proforma to Professor Lindsay’s office.

Academic Board noted the advice of Professor A Lindsay, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic & Planning and approved the devolution of approval processes to faculty level for new and modified courses and subjects and the proposed supplementary monitoring process of initiatives that have university-level significance.

3.2 Support Services – Strategic Planning and Support Structure RMO2000/0993

A document was circulated (p 19-20). Ms A Crook, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Resources) introduced this item.

Ms Crook introduced the document Support Services Emerging Structure noting that the planned Support Services Strategic Plan and realignment of the support structure was the result of several workshops and would be further refined following a series of open forums for Support Service Staff and Academic Staff.

Following an outline of the major changes to the structure, Ms Crook invited all interested staff to attend one of the Open Forums.

In response to questions, Ms Crook informed the Board that once an appropriate activity based costing model had been developed, feedback on its merits would be sought from all areas of the University. Further, the Board was advised that the new structure was largely a realignment of areas with a strong focus on identifying synergies, maximizing service delivery to students and staff and reinforcing a customer service focus.

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

3.3 Research White Paper "Knowledge and Information" – Funding Schemes and Implications RMO1999/2137

A document was circulated (p 21- 30). Professor P LeP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development introduced this item.

Professor Darvall advised the Board that the government White Paper, Knowledge and Information, signalled a significant change to the balance of "drivers" determining research funding. The most dramatic change being that HDR completion numbers would be used to calculate part of the funds allocated through the Research Training Scheme.

Professor Darvall noted that Monash must continue to encourage peer review/benchmarking by research groups/researchers, further develop strategies for improving HDR completion rates and times and refine the measures and identification of research-active staff and adjust their engagement profiles accordingly.

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

3.4 Victorian Government Science Technology and Innovation Initiative Applications RMO2000/0768

Professor P LeP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) advised the Board that nineteen applications for a total of $57 million had been submitted.

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

3.5 Montech Pty Ltd 1999 – 2000 Operations RMO1999/056

A document was circulated (p31-34).

Mr G Klestadt, Chief Executive Officer – Montech Pty. Ltd. was in attendance for this item.

Mr Klestadt informed the Board that the range of services offered by Montech to the Monash community included managing consulting activities carried out by Monash University staff, managing the University's intellectual property portfolio with a view to pursuing potential licensing opportunities, managing contract R&D activities and assisting with the process of creating spin-off companies where appropriate. It was noted that the use Montech’s services by Monash staff was not mandatory but that Montech provided a range of specific skills and experience that may not be available within the academic community and not available externally at a reasonable cost.

Following discussion, members were encouraged to contact Montech and/or invite Montech to provide a presentation to faculty staff on the range of services offered by Montech.

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

3.6 CRC Applications RMO1997/1152

Professor P LeP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) advised the Board that Monash participated in thirteen existing CRC’s with fourteen applications from a variety of areas submitted for this round.

Professor Darvall informed the Board that he was proud of the depth of research at Monash and hoped for good results in the new round.

Academic Board noted 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 RMO1999/0927

A document was circulated (p 241-266).

Professor Darvall introduced the item by noting that the series of papers submitted for consideration by the Board provided a policy framework for the management of Intellectual Property within the University. Following a brief outline of the papers, members were invited to comment on the papers.

During discussion members raised the following issues:

· The degree of variation between The University of Melbourne and Monash Intellectual Property statues was at times impeding collaborative efforts in some areas.

Professor Lindsay advised the Board that this matter was under discussion with The University of Melbourne

· The use of management jargon in the Commercialisation Guidelines detracted from the document’s readability.

Professor Darvall advised the Board that where practicable management jargon would be replaced.

· The need to clarify section 30, Conflict of Interest, in the University Practice and Paid Outside Work Policy.

Members were advised that this matter would be referred to Mr P Marshall, Divisional Director – Student & Staff Services Division.

· A member queried the maximum annual limit set for Occasional POW Activities (Section 23 - University Practice and Paid Outside Work Policy.

Members were advised that the limit was currently set at ten days per annum. Where the limit is exceeded then the activity should be included in Engagement Profile discussions.

· The attachments at the end of the University Practice and Paid Outside Work Policy were incorrectly labeled.

Members were advised that this matter would be corrected prior to the document being submitted to Council for approval.

Academic Board received and noted the advice of Professor P LeP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) and Professor A Lindsay, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & planning) and approved 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 RMO1998/1659

A document was circulated (p267 – 274).

Professor H Le Grand, Interim Dean – Faculty of Science, welcoming the opportunity to address the Board on this important issue, informed the Board that the content and initiatives contained in the document Science Forward – Science at Monash – Directions and Strategies 2000 – 2003 was the result of the determined and ongoing efforts of his colleagues in the Faculty of Science.

Following an outline of the key elements of the document, Professor Le Grand commented that the faculty was just starting down the path of transforming its operations and would continue to need the goodwill of the other science based faculties in order to ensure that science at Monash flourished.

Academic Board received and noted the report of the Interim Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor H Le Grand, and noted the Interim Dean’s advice.

3.9 Future Direction Report – Faculty of Arts RMO2000/0746

A document was circulated (p 275-278). Professor H Le Grand, Dean – Faculty of Arts, was invited to speak to his report.

Professor Le Grand informed the Board that the document Faculty of Arts – Future Directions identified the major issues facing the faculty and how these issues would be addressed over the coming years. Issues raised by Professor Le Grand included a range of options for generating addition income, staff work loads and streamlining academic programs, preparation of students for life after graduation, the development of a coherent and suitably resourced information technology support structure for staff and students and the need to address the current low completion rates of higher degree by research candidates.

A document outlining the future directions of the faculty as presented to the Board is available at the following address:

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

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

4 ITEMS ORIGINATING FROM SECTION C

4.1 Coursework Masters Offerings At Monash RMO1998/3117

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

A document was circulated (p65-70). 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 were 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.

Academic Board:

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

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

4.2 Bachelor of Business (Law) RMO1997/1365

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

The item was unstarred at the commencement of the meeting.

A document was circulated (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.

Academic Board approved 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 RMO1997/1365

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

Documentation was circulated. (p 119 - 128)

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

Professor Palmer informed the Board that the faculty had an exciting and unique opportunity to reflect on its positioning as a provider of graduate business education programs. Noting that the faculty would resume management of the MBA from 1 January 2001, Professor Palmer advised that the new MBA would have a streamlined core that would enable students to take advantage of a wide range of electives. Further, the faculty would undertake a wide ranging review its directions in the areas of executive management programs, joint and specialist Masters, short courses, research priorities, flexible delivery of programs and cross disciplinary/faculty programs.

Academic Board noted the advice of the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, Professor G Palmer, and approved 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 RMO1999/1489

7.1 Receipt of Report

A document was circulated (p 35-158).

Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 4/2000 of the Education Committee held Wednesday, 21 June 2000.

7.2 Coursework Masters Offerings At Monash

See starred item 4.1 – Section B (p65-70)

7.3 Report Of The Education Committee LTOP Working Party On The Development Of Flexible Programs and Pathways. RMO1999/0761

A document was circulated (p71-74).

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, was attached (Attachment 2). The report incorporated suggestions made by the Education Committee. Academic Board was invited to note that the full version of the final report could be located on the web on the University Secretariat Noticeboard at the following address:

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

Academic Board considered and approved 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 RMO1999/1365

A document was circulated. (Attachment 3 – p 75-80)

Academic Board approved 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

A document was circulated. (Attachment 4 – p81-82)

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

Academic Board approved 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)

See starred item 4.2 – Section B (p83-84)

7.4.4 Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood)

A document was circulated. (Attachment 6, p 85-86)

Academic Board approved 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

A document was circulated. (Attachment 7, p87-90)

Academic Board approved 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

A document was circulated. (Attachment 8, p 91-92)

Academic Board approved 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

A document was circulated. (Attachment 9, p 93-94)

Academic Board approved 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

A document was circulated. (Attachment 10, p 95-96)

Academic Board approved 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

A document was circulated. (Attachment 11, p97-98)

Academic Board approved 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)

A document was circulated. (Attachment 12, p99-100)

Academic Board approved 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 RMO1997/1365

7.5.1 Bachelor of Design

Academic Board approved 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

A document was circulated. (Attachment 13, p 101-108)

Academic Board approved 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:

· SWK3240 Working with individuals: Theory and Practice;

· SWK3260 Social Policy and Social Justice I; and

· SWK4430 Cross-cultural Social Work: Theory and Practice; and

· restructure of existing subjects:

SWK3130 Human Development 1 and SWK3210 Contexts of Social Work Practice 1 (Human Development 2) now SWK3250 Social Work Perspectives on Human Development;

SWK3150 Research 1 and SWK3210 Contexts of Social Work Practice 1 (Research 2) now SWK3230 Social Work Research;

SWK4570 Social Policy and Administration 3 and SWK4830 Contexts of Social Work Practice 2 (Social Policy and Administration 4) now SWK4440 Social Work Management: Theory and Practice;

SWK4610 Community Health 1 and SWK4830 Contexts of Social Work Practice 2 (Community Health 2) now SWK4420 Community Health and Mental Health;

SWK3110 Social Work 1 now SWK3220 Social Work in Society;

SWK3210 Contexts of Social Work Practice now SWK4450 Social Policy and Social Justice2

7.5.3 Graduate Certificate of Business (Management) – Gippsland campus

A document was circulated. (Attachment 14, p 109-110)

Academic Board approved 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

A document was circulated. (Attachment 15, p 111-112)

Academic Board approved 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

A document was circulated. (Attachment 16, p 113-114)

Academic Board approved 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

A document was circulated. (Attachment 17, p 115-116)

Academic Board approved 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)

A document was circulated. (Attachment 18, p 117-118)

Academic Board approved 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)

A document was circulated. (Attachment 18, p 117-118)

Academic Board approved 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)

A document was circulated. (Attachment 18, p 117-118)

Academic Board approved 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

See starred item 4.3 – Section B (p119-128)

7.5.11 Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

Documentation was circulated. (Attachment 19, p 119-128)

Academic Board approved 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)

Documentation was circulated. (Attachment 20, p129-130)

Academic Board approved 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

A document was circulated. (Attachment 21, p 131-136)

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 involved the change of some subjects from core to elective, credit point changes across levels and the list of approved electives.

Academic Board approved 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)

Documentation was attached. (Attachment 22, p 137-140)

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)

Academic Board:

· approved 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

· noted 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

Documentation was attached. (Attachment 23, p 141-148)

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 involved 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)

Academic Board:

· approved 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

· noted 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 –

Admission requirements

A document was circulated. (Attachment 24, p 149-150)

Academic Board approved 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 was circulated. (Attachment 25, p151-154)

Academic Board approved 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 RMO1997/0087

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

The Academic Board was invited to note that nine hundred and ninety-two (992) new subjects were 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 were invited to refer to agenda pages 44 – 61 under the Report of the Education Committee 4/2000 for a detailed list of new subjects.

Academic Board approved 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 RMO1997/1181

A document was circulated (p155-158)

Academic Board noted 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

8 REPORTS OF THE PhD AND SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE

8.1 Report of Meeting 5/2000 of the PhD and Scholarships Committee RMO1997/1156

A document was circulated (p159-160)

Academic Board received and noted 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 RMO1997/1156

A document was circulated (p161-181)

Academic Board received and noted 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 RMO1997/1365

Documentation was circulated (p165-168).

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

8.2.2 Establishment of the Master of Education by 67% Research RMO1997/1365

Documentation was circulated (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.

Academic Board approved 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 RMO1998/2986

Documentation was circulated (p175-180)

The Vera Moore Junior Research Fellowship had not been offered for some years, as the fund no longer generated sufficient income to offer a stipend scholarship.

The committee noted 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 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 would form part of a package which would provide the awardee with a Monash Graduate Scholarship stipend, and would meet Medibank and student amenities fees. Like the government's International Postgraduate Research Scholarships, it would have a maximum tenure of four years for doctoral students. This would make the Vera Moore International Postgraduate Research Partial Tuition Scholarship the most valuable of the university's current partial tuition awards.

Academic Board approved 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 RMO1998/1093

Documentation was circulated (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.

Academic Board approved:

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 RMO1997/0902

A document was circulated (p183-184).

Academic Board received and noted 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 RMO1999/1362

A document was circulated (p185-186).

Academic Board received and noted the Annual Report of the Animal Welfare Committee.

11 REPORT OF THE EXCLUSION APPEALS COMMITTEE RMO2000/1068

A document was circulated (p187-192).

Academic Board received and noted 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 RMO1998/0456

A document was circulated (p193-194).

Academic Board received and noted 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 RMO1998/1367

A document was circulated (p195-196).

Academic Board received and noted 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 RMO1998/1368

A document was circulated (p 197-200).

Academic Board received and noted the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering held on 24 May 2000.

14.1 Appointment of Associate Dean (Research and Development) RMO1998/3122

Academic Board endorsed 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 RMO1999/0765

A document was circulated (p199-200).

Academic Board approved 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 RMO1997/1159

A document was circulated (p201-204).

Academic Board received and noted the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Information Technology held on 31 May 2000.

15.1 Casual Vacancy on Academic Board RMO1997/1603

Academic Board noted 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 RMO1998/0708

A document was circulated (p205-232).

16.1 New Structure for the Faculty of Medicine RMO1998/0296

RMO1998/2972

A document was circulated (p209-218).

(i) Academic Board endorsed 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) Academic Board noted 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 PERSONNEL FILE

A document was circulated (p219-220).

Members of the Board were 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

Academic Board endorsed 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

PERSONNEL FILE

A document was circulated (p221-226).

Members of the Board were 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

Academic Board endorsed 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 RMO1998/0296

PERSONNEL FILE

A document was circulated (p227-232).

Members of the Board were 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

Academic Board endorsed 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 RMO1998/3124

Academic Board noted 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 RMO1998/0448

Academic Board endorsed 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'.

Proceedings

17 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF PHARMACY RMO1998/0710

A document was circulated (p233-234).

Academic Board received and noted the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Pharmacy held on 14 June 2000.

Proceedings

18 ACADEMIC BOARD MEMBERSHIP RMO1997/1106

18.1 Filling of Casual Vacancies by the Faculty of Arts

Academic Board noted 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 PERSONNEL FILE

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

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

18.3 Elections – Academic Board Steering Committee

A document was circulated (p279-284).

18.3.1 Election by Academic Board Members of Two Professorial Members to Steering Committee of Academic Board RMO1997/1103

A document was circulated (p279-280).

Academic Board noted the following information:

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

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

nomination forms could be obtained from the University Secretariat; and

if necessary, elections would 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 RMO1997/1103

A document was circulated (p281-282).

Academic Board noted the following information:

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

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

nomination forms could be obtained from the University Secretariat; and

if necessary, elections would 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 RMO1997/1103

A document was circulated (p283-284).

Academic Board noted the following information:

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

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

nomination forms could be obtained from the University Secretariat; and

if necessary, elections would 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 RMO1997/0553

PERSONNEL FILE

A document was circulated (p235-236).

Members of the Board were 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.

Academic Board endorsed 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 PERSONNEL FILE

A document was circulated (p237-238).

Members of the Board were 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

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

21 ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM COUNCIL

A document was circulated (p239-240).

Academic Board noted 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

RMO1997/1623

A document was circulated (p285-288).

22.1 Chair of Jewish Civilisation, Faculty of Arts

Academic Board nominated 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

Academic Board nominated 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

Academic Board nominated 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.