Monash University

Academic Board Meeting 5/2002

Meeting No 5/2002 of the Academic Board was held on Wednesday, 9 October 2002, in the Council Room, Administration Building 3a, Clayton campus, between 2.15pm and 4.23pm.

There were present:

Professor A Lindsay (Chair), Dr H Abachi, Associate Professor R Alfredson (via telephone conference from Malaysia), Professors M Ariff, Mr J Arnold, Mr C Avram, Ms K Avram, Dr H Ballis, Mr K Bensley, Professors M Berndt, J Bigelow, G Bouma and M Brisk, Associate Professor C Browne, Mr R Burnet, Mr L Bull, Professor B Caine, Dr D Casey, Professors M Clayton and G Coleman, Dr B Cooke, Professor P Darvall, Ms R Dhillon, Professor D de Kretser, Associate Professors T Dingle and T Dix, Professors M Evans and A Farley, Associate Professors D Garrioch and J Glover, Professors G Griffin and R Gunstone, The Hon G Hampel QC, Mr P Handsworth, Ms C Harboe-Ree, Mr B Harding, Professor J Harris, Mr C Hurley, Associate Professor J Hurst, Dr M Iskander, Professor J Jarvis, Dr G Johanson, Professors S Joy, D Karoly, M King, P J Kulkarni, A Markus, S McKemmish and K McLaren, Ms J Mosse, Professors R Nation, B Nelson, R Norris and G Oppy, Ms J Oates, Professors G Palmer, S Parker and J Redmond, Associate Professor P Reed, Professor M Rhodes, Dr A Robinson, Professors J Rosenberg, J Sheridan, M Skully, G Smith and J Smith, Dr R Smith, Professor D Smyth, Associate Professor I Snyder, Professors T Sridhar, B Srinivasan, Dr K Stewart, Professor P Stewart, Ms K Styles, Associate Professor J Teicher, Mr J White, Mr T Wilson, Dr C Worth.

Apologies were received from:

Dr G Acquaah-Gaisie, Professor J Anderson, Dr W Anderson, Professors M Baird and B Bignall, Ms J Brown, Ms A Crook, Professors R Dickson, M Fleer and A Flitman, Mr A Herzberg, Professor O Hughes, Dr H Irving, Professors D Kinley and H Le Grand, Dr C Lewis, Professor B Mackenzie, Mr A McMeekin, Professor P Nagley, Mr A Pollock, Dr C Porter, Dr M Rosa, Professor N Saunders, Dr K Smith, Professors N Tapper, N Thomson and S Willis, G Webb.

Present by Invitation:

Mr L Yates, Professor G Webb.

Observers:

Ms M Jackson, Ms S Stafford, Ms N Mikhell, Associate Professor D Cuthbert, Ms S Narayanasamy.

In attendance was:

Ms K Wilson-Reid (Acting Secretary)

M I N U T E S

*A PROCEDURAL MATTERS

1 ARRANGEMENT OF AGENDA

1.1 Starring of Items

No items were starred at the meeting.

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

There were no confidential items on the agenda for this meeting.

2 MINUTES

2.1 Minutes of Academic Board Meeting No 4/2002 held on Wednesday,

14 August 2002 RMO1997/0898

The minutes of Academic Board Meeting 4/2002, held 14 August 2002, were confirmed with the following changes:

  • addition to minute 3.4 to read "…the change of Sunway College to a university College should not have had a great effect on Monash as most students transferring looked to overseas universities…";

  • addition of Barrie Harding to the attendance for Meeting 4/2002; and

  • typographical amendments to items 3.1, 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6.

Action/Information: Ms S Rose; Ms K Garland-Gobbi

*B STARRED ITEMS

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor P Darvall, advised the Board about the recent passing of three of the university’s foundation professors, Professor Ken Hunt, Professor Archie McIntyre, and Professor Richard Snape. The Vice-Chancellor and the Academic Board noted and recorded appreciation for the significant contribution of these professors to the university over many years.

3 REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S GROUP

3.1 Exposure Draft of the Learning and Teaching Plan (LTP) 2002 RMO2002/1118

Documentation was circulated (p 1-86). A document was also tabled at the meeting titled ‘Progress and feedback on the Exposure Draft of the Learning and Teaching Plan (LTP) 2003-2005’.

Professor A Lindsay, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning), spoke to this item noting the consultative process that had occurred to date and the approval process whereby the final version would to be returned to Meeting 6/2002 of the Board. The Chair highlighted that this version of the LTP built on the traditions and strategies from the existing Plan, and focussed on the key themes of flexibility, internationalisation and technology. Professor Lindsay noted that Professor C Browne, Associate Chair of Academic Board, who was responsible for coordinating the update of the LTP, was currently refining the draft Plan into a condensed and comprehensive final format taking into account significant feedback that had been received. The Chair thanked all those who had contributed to the update of the Plan to date.

Professor Browne advised that in addition to the key themes for the revised LTP, sections were being strengthened regarding assessment and standards. Professor Browne noted the valuable contribution to the draft from the student population, and in particular the strengthened approach in relation to the postgraduate area. Members noted advice about future initiatives in the area of internationalisation and issues that had been considered during the drafting of the Plan.

Members provided feedback about the draft revised LTP, including:

  • regarding future AUQA audit requirements, the need for mechanisms to be documented for monitoring of the institution’s standards;

  • prioritisation of initiatives and requirements, mentioned in the university’s Self Review, that would allow for an appropriate focus on different projects and the ability to also focus on other key areas such as research; and

  • development of a basic acceptable standard of facilities in teaching venues throughout the university.

Professor Lindsay noted that support areas were now focussing on ways to support the revised Plan, and that the issue of prioritisation was currently being addressed. The Chair thanked members for their input and requested that any further comments about the draft be provided to Professor Chris Browne.

Noting the advice of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning), and the Associate Chair of Academic Board, the Board provided input and comment on the ‘Exposure Draft of the Learning and Teaching Plan (LTP) 2002’ presented.

Action/Information: Professor C Browne

3.2 Benchmarking Monash Research Performance RMO2001/1153

Documentation was circulated (p 87-106).

Professor G Bouma, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development), informed the Board about the exercise that had taken place, for the years 1998 to 2000, to benchmark Monash research performance against seven of the Go8 universities. The performance of departments had been benchmarked against comparable departments in the other institutions. The Board noted Professor Bouma’s advice that, whilst Monash’s research performance was improving, it was important to keep a perspective on Monash’s placement in the overall sector and work towards maintaining and strengthening the university’s position on an ongoing basis. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor informed members that staff numbers were also important for departments to consider as the benchmarking process involved calculations on a per capita basis.

Discussion occurred regarding issues such as the significance of including, or excluding, ‘Research Only’ staff in the per capita calculation for the research benchmarking exercise; the importance of appropriate nomination of comparator departments for benchmarking; the methods for allocation of research funding to faculties and the allocation of funding within faculties taking into account overall research plans and strategic initiatives; the importance of reward and recognition to relevant researchers/areas through funding allocation; and the variation of performance for particular faculties and relevant factors over the three years.

The Vice Chancellor encouraged faculties and departments to look at the picture provided of their performance, in relation to different aspects of research, in comparison to the other Go8 universities.

Academic Board noted the advice of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development), and the documentation presented titled ‘Benchmarking Monash Research Performance - Status Report 12 September 2002’ and ‘Summary of 2002 Status Report’.

3.3 ARC Results – Funding for 2003 (PDF Format)

RMO2002/0903, RMO2002/0217, RMO2002/0216

Documentation was circulated (p271-272). 

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) spoke to this item, and highlighted the substantial increase in the funding achieved from Discovery grants as set out in the attached table. Professor Bouma also noted the university’s involvement with Discovery grants that were managed by other institutions that were not as apparent in these figures. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor advised that the total for Linkage grants was one less than the previous year. Members noted Professor Bouma’s advice that the outcome for Linkage grants was not particularly strong in comparison to other universities and that it was hoped that performance in this area would be maintained and improved in future years.

Noting that the document presented focussed on Discovery grants, a member also highlighted the value of Linkage grants and efforts in this area. Professor Bouma affirmed the value and significance of Linkage grants to the university and encouraged future growth in this area. Professor Darvall noted that the document presented was the only information immediately available at the time of agenda distribution, and that information regarding Linkage grants would be included with the minutes.

The Vice-Chancellor thanked all those who had been involved with the ARC applications for their efforts. Professor Darvall noted that one of the significant grants had been achieved by Professor D Karoly, who would be leaving the university in the near future. Professor Karoly noted that efforts were underway to secure the grant to continue at Monash.

Academic Board noted the advice of Professor G Bouma, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development), regarding the ARC results for 2003.

[Secretarial Note: As foreshadowed at the meeting, further information regarding Linkage grants is attached to these minutes for information.]

Action/Information: Secretary

3.4 International Trends RMO2000/1338

Documentation was circulated (p 107-168b).

Mr L Yates, Director, International Marketing, attended on behalf of Mr A Pollock, Executive Director, Office of International Development. Mr Yates spoke to a presentation about international trends that was tabled at the meeting.

Mr Yates informed members about the growth in international student applications and offers, the significant increase in commencements across all faculties and the improved spread between the faculties, major increases in the postgraduate and research areas, and trends in relation to countries of origin. Members noted information from IDP Education Australia regarding trends with international students in Australian universities. Mr Yates advised that, according to IDP projections, demand for Australian higher education was expected to out-strip supply with a nine fold increase predicted between 2000 and 2025, with China and India representing the most significant growth drivers.

A member requested data for the next three to five years, country by country. Mr Yates confirmed that Monash International had predictions for this data and would liaise with Faculty Managers about this issue.

Discussion occurred regarding related issues including:

  • taking into account the substantial projected growth, the importance of appropriate recruitment and support for faculties by Monash International;

  • consideration that was being given to increasing potential for research scholarships by the Scholarships Committee;

  • the strategic importance for the university of assessing the nature of each campus, the offerings available at those locations, demand for those offerings, and the need to work with Monash International and Monash College in relation to future directions; and

  • the issue of capacity in relation to each campus given current enrolments and expected future growth.

The Chair informed the Board that the Vice-Chancellor’s Group had recently established a review of the offerings across the campuses, the purpose and focus of each campus and how they relate for the achievement of the university’s aims. Members noted that consideration was being given to a more balanced spread of international enrolments across the campuses. Professor Lindsay noted the need for planning to take into account the projected growth in international demand, including facilities and management of commencement growth rates, and the importance of maintaining a high quality experience for all enrolled students.

Academic Board noted the reports presented titled ‘Monash International Internal Report, Commencing On-Campus International Students – 31 March 2002, and 31 August 2002’, and noted advice from Mr L Yates, Director, International Marketing, regarding international trends.

Action/Information: Mr L Yates

3.5 University-Wide Performance Indicators 2002 RMO1997/0325

Documentation was circulated (p169-184b).

Professor Lindsay noted that these indicators had recently been discussed at the Committee of Deans. Members noted the Chair’s advice about particular areas to be addressed including higher degree completions and competitiveness.

Professor M Evans, Director, Planning and Academic Affairs, provided an overview of the report and the nature of the indicators that had been developed in accordance with ‘Leading the Way’ and instruction received from Council.

Significant discussion ensued including:

  • the different aspects of the university’s ‘Community Interaction’ that were broader than student equity objectives. Professor Evans advised that equity was a focus for this paper to address Council requirements. Professor Evans noted the need for review of the university’s Community Services Policy;

  • clarification about any interaction or overlap between this exercise, in relation to community engagement, and triple bottom line reporting;

  • a query about student involvement and input into the Monquest survey. Members noted that development of a Monash student experience questionnaire, with which students were involved, was currently underway;

  • current efforts to increase access for Aboriginal and Indigenous students;

  • a request for the tracking of international student admission levels and subsequent performance. Professor Evans confirmed that Admissions Committee has tried to do this with applicants through VTAC. However, Monash International have not recorded the relevant data. (Subsequent to the meeting, advice was received that Professor M Evans, Mr L Yates, and Mr E Skuja, had met and were exploring feasibility and methodology.);

  • methods for universities’ reporting of ‘clearly in’ ENTER scores, transparency and accuracy of that reporting, and impact on student preferences;

  • recording of information about higher degree completion rates; and

  • regarding competitiveness, a request for data on trends of what students who are in the top 5% of applicants do at Monash, and what courses they do at other institutions. The Vice-Chancellor noted that the issue of competitiveness was currently being considered by the Vice-Chancellor’s Group and Deans. (Subsequent to the meeting, advice was received that the Admissions Committee had looked at Monash ENTER by deciles by faculty, campus and course. Planning and Academic Affairs is also examining the broader cross-institutional data that is available.)

The Chair highlighted the need for focus on the issues of research completion rates and competitiveness as an active priority.

Academic Board noted and considered issues in relation to the ‘University-Wide Performance Indicators 2002’ presented.

Action/Information: Professor M Evans; Mr L Yates; Mr E Skuja

3.6 Future Directions Report of the Faculty of Information Technology RMO1997/0768

Documentation was circulated. (p185-186)

Professor J Rosenberg, Dean, Faculty of Information Technology, spoke to the Future Directions Report of the Faculty of Information Technology. Areas highlighted included:

  • the significant growth in student enrolments since 1999;

  • the nature of the Faculty operating on seven of the Monash campuses;

  • changes to the Faculty’s operational plan;

  • efforts for improvement in the area of research including appointment of research only professors, involvement with ARC applications, establishment of research centres, and development of a professional doctorate;

  • review of the Faculty’s coursework awards to ensure that suitable offerings were available at the right locations, with appropriate quality, staffing and costs, as well as unit offerings across campuses to avoid cost duplication;

  • development of a Master of Business Technology aimed at professionals. This would be similar to the MBA yet targeted to a different market;

  • a focus on quality assurance with the appointment of a Deputy Dean, and establishment of a tutor training program in the form of a Faculty Certificate;

  • commercialisation, including creation of a multimedia services company, and planning for a new venture to offer professional education and training.

The Dean advised that the next three years would be a period of consolidation of existing strengths and the development of important new strengths in the Faculty of Information Technology.

Academic Board received and noted the ‘Faculty of Information Technology - Future Directions Report 2002’ presented by Professor J Rosenberg, Dean, Faculty of Information Technology.

3.7 Research Future Directions Report RMO1997/0768

Documentation was circulated (p267-270).

Professor G Webb, School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, attended the meeting and spoke to a future directions report regarding his role as a research professor in the discipline of Information Technology.

Professor Webb provided an overview of his appointment as a research professor in the Faculty of Information Technology, and his research background in the areas of data mining, machine learning, knowledge acquisition and management, and user modelling. The Board noted that the Faculty had recently employed two research only professors in order to strengthen research programs and leadership in Information Technology. Professor Webb informed members about the field and benefits of data mining (non-routine data analysis) from the theoretical and applied perspectives. Members noted Professor Webb’s advice about practical applications in this field such as his work with Coles Myer, for development of a retail data warehouse, and the Australian Institute of Sports, for prediction of the most productive coaching strategies in the lead up to the Athens Olympic Games.

Professor Webb highlighted research initiatives in the Faculty of Information Technology, encompassing a broad and diverse range of disciplines, including a bid for a research centre of excellence, finding synergies between disciplines and broad areas of research so as to develop common areas of national benefit and significance, and engagement with research outside the Faculty.

The Chair thanked Professor Webb for his informative presentation.

Academic Board noted the report provided by Professor G Webb, Professor of Information Technology Research, regarding the role of a research professor in the discipline of Information Technology.

4 ITEMS ORIGINATING FROM SECTION C

C ITEMS FOR APPROVAL OR INFORMATION

5 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

5.1 Monash University submission to the Higher Education Review RMO2002/1146

As foreshadowed in the minutes of the last meeting, the university’s submission to the Higher Education Review was circulated for information (p187-188).

Academic Board noted the final version of the ‘Monash University submission to the Higher Education Review’ presented.

5.2 Characterising Graduate and Postgraduate Courses and Students

Refer to agenda item 7.2 below.

6 MATTERS REFERRED TO ACADEMIC BOARD BY COUNCIL

7 REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

7.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 5/2002

Documentation was circulated (p189-192).

Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 5/2002 of the Education Committee, held on Wednesday, 18 September 2002.

7.2 Characterising Graduate and Postgraduate Courses and Students RMO1998/3117

Documentation was circulated. (p193-196)

This matter was originally considered at Education Committee and Academic Board Meetings 4/2002. Further consideration was given to the proposal by the group as detailed in item 7.3 of those Academic Board minutes.

Academic Board endorsed the recommendation to:

  • cease use of the term "Other Postgraduate (OPG)" except for DEST reporting purposes;

  • adopt the term "Graduate/Postgraduate (GPG)" for internal budget purposes;

  • adopt four categories to distinguish between courses for academic, communication and marketing purposes:

    • Undergraduate

    • Graduate coursework

    • Postgraduate coursework

    • Higher degree by research

Action/Information: Ms J Reeder/MPA; Mr P Yates; Mr E Skuja; Mr J Levine; Mr R Newham; Faculty Managers

Proceedings

8 REPORTS OF THE RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMITTEE

8.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 7/2002

Documentation was circulated (p197-200).

Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 7/2002 of the Research Graduate School Committee, held on Friday, 2 August 2002.

Proceedings

8.2 Receipt of Report of Meeting 8/2002

Documentation was circulated (p201-204).

Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 8/2002 of the Research Graduate School Committee, held on Friday, 6 September 2002.

8.2.1 Policy Statement: Procedures to operate when a candidate downgrades to a research masters and subsequently seeks re-admission to a doctoral program RMO2002/1323

Refer to Proceeding No. 3 of the Report.

Academic Board approved the recommendation that normally where a candidate has discontinued a doctoral program due to unsatisfactory progress, the student shall be required to complete the masters degree in which he/she is enrolled before seeking readmission to a doctoral degree.

Action/Information: Ms P Herman

Proceedings

9 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ASSOCIATE DEANS (RESEARCH)

9.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 4/2002

Documentation was circulated (p205-206).

Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 4/2002 of the Committee of Associate Deans (Research), held on Thursday, 20 June 2002.

Proceedings

9.2 Receipt of Report of Meeting 5/2002

Documentation was circulated. (p207-210)

Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 5/2002 of the Committee of Associate Deans (Research), held on Thursday, 1 August 2002.

9.2.1 Procedures for Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct RMO2001/008

Documentation was circulated. (p211-214)

Academic Board approved the revised procedures presented for handling allegations of research misconduct, set out in the Research and Research Training Operational Manual, that were endorsed by CADRES at its meeting on 12 September 2002.

Action/Information: Ms J Gaffey

Proceedings

10 REPORT OF THE ADMISSION COMMITTEE

10.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 3/2002

Documentation was circulated. (p215-216)

Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 3/2002 of the Admissions Committee, held on Thursday, 8 August 2002.

Proceedings

11 REPORT OF THE GENERAL LIBRARY COMMITTEE

11.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 3/2002

Documentation was circulated. (p217-220)

Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 3/2002 of the General Library Committee, held on Wednesday, 4 September 2002.

Proceedings

12 REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

12.1 Receipt of Report for Meeting 3/2002

Documentation was circulated. (p221-222)

Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 3/2002 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics, held on 19 June 2002.

12.1.1 Casual Vacancies on Academic Board RMO2001/1674

Academic Board noted the appointments of the following staff members to fill vacant positions on Academic Board:

  • 1 professorial staff member to hold office from 1 July 2002 to 30 June 2004 - Professor Kim Langfield-Smith;

  • 3 academic staff (other than professors) members to hold office until 30 June 2003 - Associate Professor Julian Teicher, Dr Anne Bardoel and 1 member (to be advised) (Secretarial Note: refer also to Faculty Board Report 4/2002 below.)

Proceedings

12.2 Receipt of Report for Meeting 4/2002

Documentation was circulated. (p223-224)

That Academic Board receive and note the Report of Meeting 4/2002 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics, held on 14 August 2002.

12.2.1 Academic Board: Casual Vacancy RMO2001/1674

RECOMMENDATION:

That Academic Board note the appointment of Ms Kathy Avram to fill the vacant position as a non-professorial member of the Academic Board for the period until 30 June 2003.

Proceedings

13 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

13.1 Receipt of Report for Meeting 4/2002

Documentation was circulated. (p225-228)

Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 4/2002 of the Board of the Faculty of Information Technology, held on Wednesday, 25 September 2002.

Proceedings

14 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF LAW

Action/Information: Mr A Patterson; Ms J Beaton

14.1 Receipt of Report for Meeting 2/2002

Documentation was circulated. (p229-230)

Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 2/2002 of the Board of the Faculty of Law, held on Thursday, 1 August, 2002.

14.2 Proposal to Establish a Centre for Law and Reconstruction in Southern Africa RMO2002/1355

Documentation was circulated. (p231-238)

The proposal under this item had been accepted by the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development), for submission to the Academic Board.

Academic Board endorsed, for submission to Council, the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Law to establish the Centre for Law and Reconstruction in Southern Africa, as detailed in the document presented.

14.3 Amendment to Faculty Regulations - LLM Regulation 40 RMO1997/0373

Academic Board approved the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Law to amend the Faculty of Law Regulations, Part III – Masters degrees, Regulation 40, as detailed below :

(i) Repeal:

"A candidate proceeding to the degree under this section shall be required to submit a major thesis embodying the results of an investigation in a field of study approved by the board, to be carried out by the candidate under supervision, which demonstrates an ability to carry out independent research and to analyse and synthesise legal concepts. The major thesis normally should not exceed 70,000 words and its standard should be comparable to legal writings found in a learned law journal."

(ii) Replace with the following:

"40 A candidate proceeding to the degree under this section shall be required to submit a major thesis, normally not exceeding 50,000 words in length, that:

40.1 embodies the results of an investigation in a field of study approved by the board, carried out by the candidate under supervision;

40.2 is the original work of the candidate, except where due reference is made in the thesis;

40.3 displays a thorough understanding of its subject-matter; and

40.4 contributes to knowledge and understanding within the field of study concerned."

Proceedings

15 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE, NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Action/Information: Mr M Lewenberg; Ms J Tong

15.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 5/2002

Documentation was circulated. (p239-254)

Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 5/2002 of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, held on 25 September 2002.

15.2 Proposal to Establish and Fill the Position of Professor and Director of Women’s, Children’s and Adolescent Health Services PERSONNEL FILES

Documentation was circulated. (p241-250)

This proposal was also submitted to the Committee of Deans for endorsement.

Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, to establish and fill the position of ‘Professor and Director, Women’s, Children’s and Adolescent Health Services’, subject to endorsement by the Committee of Deans.

15.3 Proposal for Change of Position Title - Chair of Psychogeriatrics PERSONNEL FILES

Documentation was circulated. (p251-252)

This proposal was also submitted to the Committee of Deans for endorsement.

Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and the Department of Human Services, to change the title of the position of ‘Chair of Psychogeriatrics’, to become the ‘Chair of Psychiatry of Old Age’, subject to endorsement by the Committee of Deans.

15.4 Professorial Casual Vacancy on Academic Board RMO2001/1674

Academic Board noted the appointment of Professor W Anderson, to fill a professorial casual vacancy on Academic Board, for a term ending 30 June 2004.

Proceedings (A document was circulated p 253 - 254.)

16 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE

16.1 Receipt of Report for Meeting 3/2002

Documentation was circulated. (p255-258)

Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 3/2002 of the Board of the Faculty of Science, held on Wednesday, 4 September 2002.

Proceedings

17 PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH AND FILL THE POSITION OF A CHAIR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL FILE

Documentation was circulated. (p259-262)

Professor G Palmer, Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics, spoke to this item. This proposal was endorsed by the Committee of Deans at its meeting on 20 August.

Noting the endorsement of the Committee of Deans, Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish and fill the position of Chair of Public Management.

Action/Information: Mr D Mernagh

18 EXCLUSION APPEALS COMMITTEE OF ACADEMIC BOARD RMO1999/1764

Documentation was circulated. (p263-264)

This item involved the annual approval of membership of the Exclusion Appeals Committee. In addition, the item included a revision of the terms of reference of the Exclusion Appeals Committee, to take into account the review of exclusion for unsatisfactory progress that was approved at Academic Board Meeting 2/2000, and the new legislative framework for exclusion for unsatisfactory progress that was endorsed at Academic Board Meeting 2/2001, approved at Council Meeting 8/2001, and signed off by the Minister on 6 May 2002.

Academic Board approved:

  • the revised terms of reference of the Exclusion Appeals Committee; and

  • the membership of the Exclusion Appeals Committee for 2003.

Action/Information: Ms I DiTrocchio

19 ACADEMIC BOARD MEETING DATES FOR 2003 RMO1997/0898

Academic Board approved the following schedule for meetings of the Board in 2003:

Meeting 1/2003  26 February
Meeting 2/2003 9 April
Meeting 3/2003 18 June
Meeting 4/2003 20 August
Meeting 5/2003  1 October
Meeting 6/2003  19 November

Action/Information: Mr M Fenaughty; Ms K Garland-Gobbi

20 ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM COUNCIL

20.1 Receipt of Report 5/2002

Documentation was circulated. (265-266)

Academic Board noted the matters of interest to the Academic Board from Council Meeting 5/2002, held on 2 September, 2002.

21 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

21.1 Casual Vacancies on Steering Committee of Academic Board

21.1.1 Steering Committee Membership RMO1997/1103

Academic Board approved the nomination made by the Steering Committee of Professor Sue McKemmish, Faculty of Information Technology, to fill a casual professorial vacancy for membership of the Steering Committee, for a term ending 31 August 2004.

Action/Information: Ms S Rose; Professor S McKemmish

21.1.2 Steering Committee Alternate Membership RMO1997/1103

Academic Board approved the following nominations made by the Steering Committee to fill casual professorial vacancies for alternate membership of the Steering Committee:

  • Professor Barbara Workman, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, for a term ending 31 August 2004;

  • Professor John Sheridan, Faculty of Engineering, for a term ending 31 August 2003;

  • Professor Roger Nation, Faculty of Pharmacy, for a term ending 31 August 2003.

Action/Information: Ms S Rose; Professor B Workman; Professor J Sheridan; Professor R Nation

21.2 Selection Committees

Academic Board approved the following nominations of professorial representatives of the Board on Selection Committees:

  • Professor Thea Brown – Selection Committee for the Professor and Head, Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Business and Economics

  • Professor Margaret Clayton – Selection Committee for the Chair of Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering

  • Professor Max King – Selection Committee for the Professor (or Associate Professor) of Design Research, Faculty of Art and Design

  • Professor Phyllis Tharenou – Selection Committee for the Professor of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

  • Professor Joan Ozanne-Smith – Selection Committee for the Chair of Public Transport, Faculty of Engineering

  • Professor Elizabeth Kendall – Selection Committee for the Professor of Rural Health and Head, School of Rural Health.

Action/Information: Mr J Noonan