Monash University

Academic Board Meeting 5-2003

Meeting No 5/2003 of the Academic Board was held on Wednesday, 1 October 2003, in the Council Room, Administration Building 3A, Clayton campus, between 2.15pm and 5.00pm.

There were present:

Professor A Lindsay (Chair), Drs G Acquaah-Gaisie, O Akindemowo, Professors R Alfredson, W Anderson, Mr C Avram, Dr H Ballis, Mr A Blakeman, Professor G Bouma, Associate Professor C Browne, Mr L Bull, Mr R Burnet, Professors K Burridge, B Caine, Dr J Choate, Professor M Clayton, Dr S Cockfield, Mr A De Bono, Associate Professor T Dix, Professor M Evans, Associate Professor D Garrioch, Professors R Gunstone, G Gupta, Mr B Harding, Mr C Hurley, Associate Professor J Hurst, Dr S Joseph, Associate Professor C Jubb, Professors L Kendall, F Klebaner, K Langfield-Smith, R Larkins, H Le Grand, Mr B Leung, Professor M Liddell, Associate Professor M Lindorff, Dr R Lisner, Ms J Lyneham, Professors B Mackenzie, A Markus, Dr G Martin, Associate Professor C Mingins, Professors K Murray, B Nelson, Dr R Nelson, Associate Professor P Nestor, Professor R Norris, Ms J Oates, Professors Tam, H Oppewal, Associate Professor M Page, Professors G Palmer, S Parker, JK Redmond, N Saunders, J Sheridan, M Skully, G Smith, J Smith, K Smith, Associate Professor I Snyder, Professor T Sridhar, P Steele, Dr K Stewart, Professor P Stewart, Ms K Styles, Professor OK Tam, Dr G Taylor, Dr S Ventura, Mr M Vincent, Dr E Villanueva, Professors P Von Nessen, J Walter, J Waincymer, G Webb, R Willis, S Willis, XL Zhao

Apologies were received from:

Associate Professor H Abachi, Professors C Adams, S Adeloju, J Anderson, Ms A Anumarlapudi, Professor J Bertram, Associate Professor K Blashki, Professor G Coleman, Dr B Cooke, Ms A Crook, Professor D De Kretser, Dr B Doecke, Professors R Doherty, G Egan, A Flitman, Mr P Handsworth, Ms C Harboe-Ree, Professors J Harris, B Hoffert, Dr M Iskander, Professor B Johnston, Ms S Joy, Professors M King, J Kulkarni, Dr C Lewis, Professors S McKemmish, K McLaren, Mrs J Mosse, Professors B Muddle, P Nagley, R Nation, Drs M Osborn, S Pickering, Mr A Pollock, Dr C Porter, Associate Professor P Reed, Professor B Srinivasan, Associate Professor J Teicher, Professors N Thomson, G Whyte

Present by Invitation:

Ms M Jackson

Observers:

Mr T Calder, Ms C Ho, Ms M King, Professors H P Leang, M Nair

In Attendance:

Ms K Wilson-Reid (Secretary)

M I N U T E S

*A PROCEDURAL MATTERS

1 ARRANGEMENT OF AGENDA

1.1 Starring of Items

Members noted that some items had been starred in the agenda for discussion. No further 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 4/2003 held Wednesday, 20 August 2003

The Minutes of Academic Board Meeting 4/2003 were confirmed.

*B STARRED ITEMS

3 REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S GROUP

3.1 Vice-Chancellor’s Address to the Academic Board

The Chair, Professor A Lindsay, welcomed the new Vice-Chancellor, Professor R Larkins, to the Academic Board.

The Vice-Chancellor addressed the Board and provided highlights of his experiences to date, his view of the Academic Board and its role and an outline of the issues and activities that would be a focus in the coming months.

Professor Larkins informed members that he was honoured to take up the role. Following visits to a number of faculties and service units, the Vice-Chancellor noted a clear sense from staff and students of commitment to the university and its goals and a focus on the values underpinning research and teaching. He noted that Monash, a broad based university with significant experience and opportunities, was well placed to be a truly great international university.

Professor Larkins highlighted the central role of the Academic Board as the quality control forum for academic and research standards and activity and the overarching body where policy development would be drawn together. The Vice-Chancellor noted that whilst it would be possible to retain the current model with Vice-Chancellor or nominee as Chair if preferred by the Board, an elected President of the Board, who would also retain an active academic role, would be best placed to provide an objective view representative of the active academics when advocating for academic standards in relevant forums.

Some of the key issues and activities noted for the coming months included:

  • planning activities involving preparation of a ‘Strategic Framework 2003-2008’ that would support the concepts in ‘Leading the Way’, revisiting ‘LTW’ and international policy, a major planning meeting to be held early in 2004 to work through significant policy, research, education and management issues, campus planning coordinated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, business planning for the South Africa campus and consideration of the proposal to establish a medical school in Malaysia;

  • attention to core academic activities such as research with additional effort and international engagement;

  • input into discussions on aspects of the federal Higher Education Reform Package eg. workplace reforms and planning for potential outcomes; and

  • finalisation of future plans for Engineering studies at the Gippsland campus.

Professor Larkins advised the Board about the high calibre appointments of Professor Edwina Cornish as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Edward Byrne as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Professor Arie Freiberg as Dean, Faculty of Law. The Vice-Chancellor thanked Professor Gary Bouma for his significant efforts and achievements as Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), and noted Professor Bouma’s generous offer to assist with transition at the commencement of Professor Cornish’s appointment.

Members noted the address of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor R Larkins, to the Academic Board.

3.2 Chair’s Issues and Speculation

Professor A Lindsay, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning), informed members regarding current issues including:

  • congratulations to Professor D Gunstone, Faculty of Education, on his recent award of Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences of Australia;

  • a DEST discussion paper about the National Institute of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Professor Lindsay advised that the Education Committee would consider a response and invited members of the Board to forward any views on the discussion paper to his office before 31 October;

  • a review of the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education would be conducted by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning), that would incorporate input from across the university regarding strategic issues. Some issues had been identified through responses to a review that was recently released. Professor Lindsay encouraged discussion across the university and noted that comments towards the review could be forwarded to his office. Members noted discussions would occur with the Committee of Deans, the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and the Director of Learning and Teaching about membership of the review group.

Members noted advice from the Chair regarding current issues of interest to the Academic Board.

3.3 Monash in Europe 2010 RMO2002/0171

Documentation was circulated. (p 1-8)

Professor S Parker, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, informed the Board about the strategic directions statement that would help to articulate the university’s plan and benefits from its international activities, and provide greater balance to Monash’s international strategy. Whilst engagement in Europe was primarily through the London and Prato Centres, this approach would take into account the total network of connections of Monash academics in Europe.

Benefits of the proposed approach included enhancing Monash’s profile throughout Europe, encouraging prospective students from that region, access to new research funding sources via partnerships with European institutions, opportunities for students and staff to broaden their experience, the potential for collaboration and improved communication with alumni. Professor Parker advised that the opportunities for Monash were significant and at low cost to the university. It was estimated that by 2010 Monash would have activities dispersed across Europe that could be described as a "distributed campus".

Discussion occurred about related issues including:

  • potential for access to different sources of funding in the European region;

  • links being built in South Africa and potential for links across regions;

  • the university’s strategy for engaging in Europe principally through centres, campuses and bilateral arrangements rather than formal involvement with larger consortiums. Members noted that Monash was not excluded from having involvement with consortiums under these arrangements;

  • implications of the appointment of a new Principal of Kings College;

  • benefits and costs of the approach and university’s ability to scale back activities if required;

  • possible equity concerns arising from the Higher Education Reforms for students wishing to undertake study in Europe. It was noted that the Study Abroad office was working with Ms K Gardner, Manager of Equity and Diversity, towards addressing relevant equity issues;

  • current costs and status of operations at the London and Prato Centres; and

  • communication of the Europe strategy through the recently established Europe Network at Monash.

The Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design, Professor J Redmond, highlighted advantages to the university, its staff and students, of involvement in Europe, the intensity of the collegiate experience during participation in activities at the Monash centres, and the considerable academic and marketing benefits gained through Monash’s connections in that region.

Noting the advice of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor S Parker, the Board noted and provided comment on the paper ‘Monash in Europe 2010 – A Strategic Directions Statement’.

3.4 Proposal for an Elected Chair of Academic Board RMO2002/1468

Documentation was circulated. (p 97-102)

The Chair introduced this item noting the paper had been expanded from the version considered at the last meeting. Members noted the support of the Vice-Chancellor for the proposal in order to encourage free and frank debate at the Board through leadership by a member of the academic staff who was actively engaged in academic activity.

Professor Larkins highlighted that development of a strong and positive relationship with the Academic Board was central to his role as Vice-Chancellor. However it was envisaged that leadership of the Board by an actively engaged academic would empower the academic community and strengthen its representation in relevant forums. This was particularly significant in a tertiary environment under greater pressure to safeguard academic standards.

The Vice-Chancellor noted that the proposed 50% appointment would enable continuation of academic activity with support from a deputy president. Professor Lindsay noted that development of deputy positions would be staged following consideration of this proposal.

Significant discussion ensued regarding aspects of the proposal including:

  • the method of election to the position. The Chair noted the potential for different models to be used and noted that detail about an election process had not been included at this time to allow focus on the overarching principle of whether to elect the Chair;

  • a member highlighted the importance of the relationship between the Vice-Chancellor and the Academic Board and the representation of the academic views of that group by the Vice-Chancellor. Professor Larkins informed members that although he would be happy to Chair if that was the preference of members, the proposal for an elected position was intended to give the academic community a greater voice by allowing issues to be brought to the Board and represented at Council by someone other than the executive;

  • the need to establish a feasible and adequately supported role for the Chair;

  • the significance of the role and functions of the Board, the nature of the business considered and the mechanisms for bringing issues forward, input and consideration; and

  • responding to a query about the potential for elected Chairs of Faculty Boards, the Vice-Chancellor noted Deans were significantly closer to academia and their participation was integral to the activities of the faculty.

A number of members moved to support the proposal for an elected Chair of Academic Board. The Chair advised that a final proposal including election process would be brought to the next meeting. A request was received to consider a democratic process encouraging fulfilment of the role of Chair without emphasis on progression to an executive position. A vote was taken and the majority of members supported the proposal for an elected Chair. Professor Lindsay invited members to forward views about the process to his office for consideration during development of the final proposal.

Following discussion of the ‘Proposal for an Elected Chair of Academic Board’, the Board endorsed the overarching principle of electing the Chair of the Academic Board, noting that a final proposal including the framework for election would be brought to the next meeting.

Action/Information: Chair; Secretary

3.5 University-Wide Key Performance Indicators RMO1997/0325

Documentation was circulated. (p 83-96)

Professor M Evans, Director, University Planning and Research, spoke to this item informing members about the process followed for development of KPIs and use of Go8 figures for benchmarking.

Professor Evans highlighted the positive results shown in two areas of concern from the previous year. Outcomes from research benchmarking and the ability of the university to attract the top 5% of undergraduate applicants had improved. It was noted that research results at other Go8 institutions had also improved.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning), Professor A Lindsay, advised that indicator 4.1B on student satisfaction with graduate courses showed a stable result at Monash with an increasing rate at other institutions. He informed members that strategic measures would be initiated regarding use of the CEQ. Other measures might involve consideration of budget mechanisms.

Members discussed the indicators presented and points were noted such as:

  • the increasing importance of risk management to universities;

  • the need for mechanisms to identify issues eg. English language proficiency. Professor Lindsay informed the Board about current strategies for improving English language proficiency where required including analysis at Admissions Committee and consideration of the issue by a working party to investigate improvements that could be made throughout the course;

  • comments about possible mechanisms to improve graduate employability;

  • the ability of the university to monitor in greater detail particular CEQ results as relevant scales were included in the Monash Experience Questionnaire with a breakdown by faculty and campus;

  • a request for greater detail in relation to the condition of buildings to include the condition of classrooms (eg. facilities for Powerpoint);

  • some universities’ scholarship budgets were greater than at Monash. However important issues regarding scholarships and promotion had been considered and improvements implemented following the recent review;

  • the need for consideration of the reasons for the decrease in Monash’s share of the total National Competitive Grant Pool;

  • concern about whether the CEQ provided a proper indication of student satisfaction and if the sample used was appropriately representative;

  • care was required not to become overly dependent on ranking mechanisms when developing institutional strategies. The Vice-Chancellor responded about the need for some attention to these mechanisms in order to avoid negative comparisons and relevant penalties. Professor Larkins noted the need for careful use of indicators in relation to performance-based funding.

The Board noted the advice of Professor Evans and the ‘University-Wide Key Performance Indicators’ presented.

3.6 Research Matters RMO1998/0450

Documentation was circulated. (p 15-22)

Refer also to the Report of the Committee of Associate Deans (Research).

Professor G Bouma, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development), informed the Board about the following research matters:

  • encouragement to Deans to nominate staff for awards;

  • developments with the Research Management System;

  • advice about preparation for the NH&MRC grants including the need to revise (and often increase) the ask rate;

  • a ‘Teaching-Research Nexus’ paper would be put to Meeting 6/2003 of the Board following consideration of policy and research issues by Deans;

  • a report on Benchmarking would be forwarded to the next meeting. Professor Webb highlighted the need for clarity about how benchmarking was used to translate into improvement processes; and

  • significant positive results for Monash Fellowships.

The Board noted the advice of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development), Professor G Bouma, on research matters.

3.7 Question Time

The Chair, Professor A Lindsay, introduced this item and informed members that questions about issues of interest to the Board may be raised under this item. The Chair noted that, where a question might require detailed information for a response, it would be appreciated if some prior notice (eg 24 hours before the meeting) could be given of the question.

No questions were raised at this meeting.

3.8 Farewell to Professor Nick Saunders

On behalf of the Board, Professor C Browne farewelled Professor Nick Saunders, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, who would shortly be retiring from the university. Members noted some of the Professor Saunders’ considerable achievements including Chair of the NH&MRC, a restructure of the Faculty to become Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences with a range of new health science courses offered and redevelopment of the medical curriculum. Professor Saunders noted the pleasure of working with the team in the faculty and thanked the Board and all those who had been supportive during his time as Dean.

4 ITEMS ORIGINATING FROM SECTION C

C ITEMS FOR APPROVAL OR INFORMATION

5 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

6 MATTERS REFERRED TO ACADEMIC BOARD BY COUNCIL

7 REPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE

7.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 3/2003

RMO1998/1366

Documentation was circulated. (p 9-14)

The Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 3/2003 of the University Admissions Committee, held on 28 August 2003.

7.2 Probation and Suspension for Under Performing Scholarship Holders Policy

RMO1999/0762

The Board approved the following Policy on Probation and Suspension for Under Performing Scholarship Holders, as recommended by the Admissions Committee, that:

The holders of centrally administered coursework scholarships will be assessed no less than annually, and within one or two weeks of the release of results in semester one or two, for continuance of their awards. Where a scholarship holder’s performance falls below the required average, the following procedure will be followed:

  1. If the student applied for and was granted special consideration of appropriate severity (as determined by the faculty), or if other extenuating circumstances apply and are recognised by the faculty, no action will be taken and the student will receive scholarship payment as per usual; otherwise

  2. the student will be notified by mail by the faculty that their performance is under review and they are on probation. Payment will be made to the student whilst on probation.

  3. If the student meets the required minimum average in the semester following being placed on probation, the probation status will be removed; or

  4. if the student does not meet the required average in the semester following being placed on probation their award will be suspended for the following semester. Payment will not be made to the student whilst on suspension.

  5. If the student meets the required minimum average in the semester they are suspended, their scholarship will be reinstated, however no retrospective scholarship payments will be made for the period of suspension; or

  6. if the student does not meet the required minimum average in the semester they are suspended, their scholarship will be cancelled and no further payments made.

  7. Steps ii. to vi. apply in all cases excepting where step i. may apply in any given semester.

7.3 Entry to Faculty of Pharmacy Undergraduate Courses RMO1998/1685

The Board approved the recommendation that the Undergraduate Medical Admissions Test (UMAT) be used for undergraduate selection into the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Pharmacy/Bachelor of Commerce in the Faculty of Pharmacy, commencing in 2005.

7.4 Faculty of Pharmacy Rural Entry Scheme RMO1998/1685

Documentation was circulated. (p 13-14)

The Board approved the recommendation that the Faculty of Pharmacy introduce a Rural Entry Scheme for the Bachelor of Pharmacy, as detailed in the documentation presented, commencing for the 2003 / 2004 selection period.

Proceedings

8 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ASSOCIATE DEANS (RESEARCH)

8.1 Receipt of Report of Meetings 4/2003 and 5/2003 RMO1998/0450

Documentation was circulated. (p 15-22)

The Board received and noted the Reports of Meetings 4/2003 and 5/2003 of the Committee of Associate Deans (Research), held on 12 June and 31 July 2003.

Proceedings

9 REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

9.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 5/2003 RMO1998/0401

Documentation was circulated. (p 23-26)

The Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 5/2003 of the Education Committee, held on 10 September 2003.

9.2 Student Academic & Administrative Grievance Procedures

RMO1998/1776, RMO1998/1117, RMO1999/0078, RMO1999/1819, RMO2001/0719, RMO2003/0387, RMO2003/1033

Documentation was circulated. (p 27-34)

In accordance with its terms of reference, the Education Committee approved amendments to the ‘Student Academic and Administrative Grievance Procedures’ that were submitted by the Deputy University Solicitor on behalf of faculties. Consultation occurred between the Deputy University Solicitor and the student rights area regarding the changes.

The proposal that was approved and a version of the procedures with the changes highlighted in ‘track change’ mode (refer steps 4, 8 and 9) were attached for reference.

The Board noted the amendments approved by the Education Committee to the 'Student Academic and Administrative Grievance Procedures'.

9.3 Process for Consultation with Student Rights Officers Regarding Proposals to Education Committee about Exclusion, Discipline and Grievance RMO1999/1817

Documentation is attached. (p 35-36)

At its Meeting 4/2003, the Education Committee discussed the need for a standard process for consultation with the student rights officers prior to putting a proposal to the Education Committee for consideration. Relevant proposals included new or amended legislation, policy or procedures relating to student exclusion, discipline or grievance. At Meeting 5/2003 the Committee approved guidelines, prepared by the Deputy University Solicitor in consultation with the Secretary to the Committee, on the appropriate consultation process with the student rights officers to be followed for all future proposals to Education Committee involving these issues.

The Board noted the standard process that has been approved for consultation with the student rights officers prior to putting a proposal to the Education Committee regarding student exclusion, discipline or grievance.

Proceedings

10 REPORT OF THE RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMITTEE

10.1 Receipt of Report of Meetings 7/2003 and 8/2003 RMO1997/1156

Documentation is attached. (p 37-44)

The Board received and noted the Report of Meetings 7/2003 and 8/2003 of the Research Graduate School Committee, held on 1 August and 5 September 2003.

That Academic Board receive and note the Report of Meeting 7/2003 of the Research Graduate School Committee, held on 1 August 2003.

Proceedings

11 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF ART AND DESIGN

11.1 Receipt of Report of Meetings 1/2003 and 2/2003 RMO1998/1742

Documentation is attached. (p 45-46)

The Board received and noted the Report of Meetings 1/2003 held on 11 April and Meeting 2/2003 held on 2 July 2003.

11.2 Academic Board Membership

(Secretarial note: refer to item 16.1)

Proceedings

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

12.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 4/2003 RMO1998/0456

Documentation was attached. (p 47-50)

The Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 4/2003 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics, held on 13 August 2003.

12.2 Academic Board Membership RMO2002/1468

(Secretarial note: refer to item 16.1)

Proceedings

13 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

13.1 Receipt of Report of Meetings 2/2003, 3/2003 and 4/2003 RMO1998/1368

Documentation was attached. (p 51-52)

The Board received and noted the Report of Meetings 2/2003, 3/2003 and 4/2003 of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering, held on 16 April, 11 June and the 27 August 2003.

13.2 Appointment of a Fellow of the Faculty RMO1998/2135

The Board noted the appointment by the Board of the Faculty of Engineering of Professor George Burns, as a Fellow of the Faculty for two years until 31 December 2005.

Proceedings

14 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

14.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 4/2003 RMO1997/1159

Documentation was attached. (p 53-56)

The Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 4/2003 of the Board of the Faculty of Information Technology, held on 3 September 2003.

Proceedings

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

HEALTH SCIENCES

15.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 5/2003 RMO1998/0708

Documentation was attached. (p 57-60)

The Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 5/2003 of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, held on 3 September 2003.

15.2 Award of Degrees PERSONNEL

The Board endorsed for submission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences to award the following degrees:

  • Doctor of Medicine to Dr Stephen Bernard (thesis titled ‘Induced Hypothermia in the Treatment of Patients with Severe Neurologic Injury’); and

  • Master of Surgery to Dr Silbana Marasco (thesis titled ‘The Role of Co-Enzyme Q10 Pre-Treatment in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery’).

15.3 Proposal to fill the position of Chair of Pharmacology PERSONNEL

Documentation was attached. (p 61-66)

The Board endorsed for submission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences to fill the position of Chair of Pharmacology.

15.4 Proposal to establish and fill the position of Professor/Director of Cardiology, Southern Clinical School

RMO2002/0435

Documentation was attached. (p 67-72)

The 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/Director of Cardiology in conjunction with Southern Health.

15.5 Proposal to establish and fill the position of Professor/Director of General Surgery, Southern Clinical School

RMO2002/0435

Documentation was attached. (p 73-80)

The 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/Director of General Surgery in conjunction with Peninsula Health.

Proceedings

16 ACADEMIC BOARD MEMBERSHIP

16.1 Nominations from Faculty Boards to fill casual vacancies on Academic Board

RMO2002/1468

The Board noted the following appointments made by Faculty Boards to fill casual professorial and non-professorial vacancies on Academic Board:

  • Professor Bernard Hoffert Art & Design until 30 June 2005

  • Associate Professor Robert Nelson Art & Design until 30 June 2005

  • Professor Paul Von Nessen Business & Economics until 30 June 2004

16.2 Results for Election to Steering Committee of Academic Board RMO1997/1103

Documentation was attached. (p 81-82)

The Board noted the results of the election held for one member of the Steering Committee of Academic Board from the academic staff (other than professors).

16.3 Casual vacancies for Alternate Membership of Steering Committee RMO1997/1103

Following the elections for membership of Steering Committee referred to in item 16.2, two casual vacancies arose for professorial alternate members.

The following nominations were put forward by the Chair and the Steering Committee of Academic Board.

The Board approved the nomination of Professor Kim Langfield-Smith and Professor Kate Burridge to fill casual vacancies for alternate membership of the Steering Committee, for a term of office until 31 August 2005:

17 ACADEMIC BOARD NOMINEES FOR PROFESSORIAL SELECTION COMMITTEES

17.1 Selection Committee for the Chair of Biotechnology PERSONNEL

The Board nominated Professor Phillip Nagley to be the professorial representative of the Board on the Selection Committee for the Chair of Biotechnology (also the Head, School of Arts and Sciences), at Monash University Malaysia.

17.2 Selection Committee for the Dean, Faculty of Information Technology RMO1999/0565

The Board nominated Professor Phyllis Tharenou to be the professorial representative of the Board on the Selection Committee for the Dean of Information Technology.

17.3 Selection Committee for the Chair of Archival Systems, Faculty of Information Technology PERSONNEL

The Board nominated Professor Kate Burridge to be the professorial representative of the Board on the Selection Committee for the Chair of Archival Systems, Faculty of Information Technology.

17.4 Selection Committee for the Chair in the School of Business PERSONNEL

The Board nominated Professor Elizabeth Boros to be the professorial representative of the Board on the Selection Committee for the Chair in the School of Business at Monash University, Malaysia.

17.5 Selection Committee for the Professor of Communication, Faculty of Arts

RMO1997/0553

The Board nominated Professor Margaret O’Connor to be the professorial representative of the Board on the Selection Committee for the Professor of Communication (School of Political and Social Enquiry), Faculty of Arts.

17.6 Selection Committee for the Chair of Health Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics PERSONNEL

The Board nominated Professor John McNeil to be the professorial representative of the Board on the Selection Committee for the Chair of Health Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics.

17.7 Selection Committee for the Professor and Director, Learning and Teaching

RMO1998/3032

The Board nominated Professor Phillip Steele to be the professorial representative of the Board on the Selection Committee for Professor and Director, Learning and Teaching.

18 ACADEMIC NOMINEE FOR THE CAR PARKING POLICY COMMITTEE

RMO2002/1624

The Car Parking Policy Committee reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Resources).

The Board nominated Mr Barrie Harding as the representative of the Board on the Car Parking Policy Committee.

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