Monash UniversityAcademic Board Meeting 3-2004Meeting No 3/2004 of the Academic Board was held on Wednesday, 30 June 2004, in the Council Room, Administration Building 3A, Clayton campus, between 2:15pm and 4:50pm. There were present: Professor Chris Browne, Dr G Acquaah-Gaisie, Dr O Akindemowo, Mr C Avram, Mr J Beringer, Professor J Bertram, Mr P Bradley, Mr L Bull, Professor E Byrne, Dr D Casey, Dr J Choate, Dr S Cockfield, Professor G Coleman, Dr B Cooke, Professor E Cornish, Ms A Crook, Professor J Cull, D de Kretser, Ms R Dhillon, Mr A De Bono, Associate Professor T Dix, Professors R Doherty, M Evans, Associate Professor A Farley, Professors M Fleer, A Freiberg, R Gunstone, Ms C Harboe-Ree, Ms C Holgate, Professor K Hourigan, Ms K Jones, Dr S Joseph, Professors M King, F Klebaner, K Langfield-Smith, R Larkins, H Le Grand, HP Lee, Dr C Lewis, Professors M Liddell, C Lipsig-Mumme, Dr R Lisner, Professors B Mackenzie, A Markus, Dr G Martin, Professor S McKemmish, K McLaren, Mr A McMeekin, Professors B Muddle, B Nelson, Dr R Nelson, Associate Professor P Nestor, Ms H Ngo, Professors R Norris, S Parker, Associate Professor S Petrovic-Lazarevic, Associate Professor C Porter, Professors D Poskitt, J Redmond, Associate Professor P Reed, Professors M Rhodes, M Skully, J Smith, T Sridhar, B Srinivasan, P Steele, Dr K Stewart, Ms K Styles, Dr G Taylor, N Thomson, S Ventura, Mr M Vincent, Professors P Von Nessen, R Willis, S Willis, Xiao Ling Zhao. Apologies were received from: Professors S Adeloju, R Alfredson, J Anderson, W Anderson, M Baird, M Berndt, B Caine, Dr B Doecke, Associate Professors A Flitman, D Garrioch, Mr B Harding, Professor B Hoffert, Associate Professor J Hurst, Ms S Joy, Professors K Kendall, J Kulkarni, Associate Professor M Lindorff, Professor A Lindsay, Dr J Lyneham, Professors D MacFarlane, M O’Connor, On Kit Tam, H Oppewal, Dr M Osborn, Associate Professor M Page, Professor G Palmer, Dr S Pickering, Professor M Pittard, Professor I Prince, Dr A Robinson, Professor J Sheridan, Associate Professor I Snyder, Professors P Stewart, R Summers, J Teicher, J Walter, R Weber, Present by invitation: Mr P Yates Observers: Ms P Frannie, Ms H Fletcher-Kennedy, Ms A Matchett, Mr D Pawley, Ms S Smith In attendance: Ms C Chatterton M I N U T E S*A PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1 Welcome The Chair, Professor Chris Browne welcomed those in attendance via teleconference from the Malaysia and South Africa campuses and requested non-members to leave the room until item 1.3 had been completed. 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 Refer to item 23 of the minutes. Non-members were admitted to the meeting upon completion of this item. 2 MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of Academic Board Meeting 2/2004 held Wednesday, 7 April 2004 The Minutes of Academic Board Meeting 2/2004, held 7 April 2004, were confirmed. *B STARRED ITEMS 3 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Professor C Browne farewelled Professor John Harris and welcomed Professor Denise Kirkpatrick, the inaugural Director of Teaching and Learning, to the Board. The Chair thanked 25 retiring members of the Board including, a special thanks to Professor Sue McKemmish who was also a member of the Steering Committee of Academic Board. Professor Browne informed the Board that Associate Professor Sally Joy has been appointed Vice-President of the Board with effect from 1 July 2004 and a second Vice-President would be elected at the end of the year. Professor Browne extended the congratulations of the Board to the following:
Professor Browne informed the Board that the Intellectual Property Committee of Academic Board is being reconstituted. Refer to item 24.2 of the Minutes. Professor Browne foreshadowed the need to establish an Affiliation Committee of Academic Board. The issue of affiliation of outside organisations to the university used to be dealt with by a subcommittee of University Council. Subsequent to a review, it was decided that an Affiliation Committee should be a committee of Academic Board rather than Council. Professor Browne will bring a proposal to establish an Affiliation Committee to the next meeting. Professor Browne drew attention to the elections for Academic Board Steering Committee and requested nominations before 20 July 2004. He also drew attention to the list of casual vacancies for membership of Academic Board. He concluded his report by informing the Board that the September 29 meeting of Academic Board is proposed to be held at the Caulfield campus. Academic Board noted the advice of the President. 4 REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S GROUP 4.1 Vice-Chancellor’s Report RMO2004/0369 The Vice Chancellor informed the Board that the Group of Eight had met with Ms. Jenny Macklin, Opposition Education Spokesperson to discuss the Labour Party policy on Higher Education. If the Labour Party were to win the forthcoming election, and their policy implemented as stated, then by 2008 Monash could be worse off by up to $54 million. The initial HESA legislation indicated that it would not be possible for HECS students to be charged fees during the summer term. The Minister is presently reviewing the policy. There is also an increase in the complexity of the reporting requirements to DEST under the new legislation, which is beyond the current capability of Callista. The university is working with Deakin and the Callista development group to upgrade Callista. Faculty Operational Plans have now all been submitted and will be discussed with the Deans and Faculty Managers at VCG over the next few weeks. A report by an external consultant on the future of Monash South Africa, together with a recommendation by the Vice Chancellor will go to Council on 12 July. The report and recommendation will subsequently be made available to Academic Board. The Vice Chancellor updated the Board on progress with the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement process. Monash has offered 15.5% over 3˝ years, which compounds to 16.3%. There is a HESA requirement that universities put mechanisms in place to evaluate teachers in order to access funds from the Teaching and Learning Performance Fund of up to $250M. The principle of teacher evaluation by students has been rejected by the union in the past as it has been viewed as a termination procedure, rather than an approach to staff development. Once a resolution of this issue has been achieved, advice on implementation will be sought from CeLTS, CHEQ and Academic Board.. Negotiations have been proceeding to move towards matrix management of Gippsland campus to grant it greater autonomy, whilst safeguarding disciplinary quality issues and economies of scale. The final model will be presented to Academic Board. Academic Board noted the report of the Vice-Chancellor. 4.2 Monash North America 2010 RMO2002/1366 A paper is attached. (p 1-8) Professor S Parker, Deputy Vice Chancellor, introduced this item and informed the Board that the document was produced by the North America Steering Committee. Professor Homer Le Grand, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Chair of the North America Steering Committee spoke to this item and informed the Board that from the outset the intention was not to set up a campus in North America but to focus on a few institutions on a partnership basis building relationships from the ground up and focussing on broad based collaborations. It is proposed that agreements will be set up with the University of Arizona, York University in Canada and the University of North Carolina. A number of other universities are also listed as possible partners. In addition, faculty-to-faculty agreements could be negotiated. Monetary encouragements such as seed funding, top-up funding for academics going on OSP and funds for North American Fellows will be available. Responding to a query whether expatriate Australians in North America would be contacted, Professor Le Grand indicated that there is a database of Monash alumni with an active program in North America. In response to a query about a Steering Group for Africa, Professor Parker foreshadowed that an Africa Interest Group will be set up after Council makes a decision on Monash South Africa. Academic Board noted the advice from Professor Parker, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Professor Le Grand, Dean, Faculty of Arts. 4.3 Quality Matters Campus Planning Methodology RMO2000/1087 A paper was attached. (p 9-20) Professor S Parker, Deputy Vice Chancellor, spoke to this item and acknowledged the work of his Executive Officer, Michelle King, in putting the paper together. The campus planning exercise came about as a result of the institutional self review, Still Learning, which recommended academic planning at campus level. All campuses except South Africa are engaged in the planning process and South Africa will be commencing shortly. The University Campus Planning Steering Group coordinates the process with each campus responsible for academic planning. It is expected that draft campus plans will be brought to Academic Board for debate and endorsement by the end of this year. The campus urban planning is proceeding simultaneously and will be aligned with the academic plans. Responding to a query on a re-organisation of Monash in terms of campuses, the Vice Chancellor indicated that there was a slight shift to give campuses a more important role with some variation in the balance of responsibilities between campuses and faculties, and a focus on the role that each campus can play within its local community. Academic Board noted the advice from Professor Parker, Deputy Vice-Chancellor. 4.4 Enrolment Report RMO1998/2788 A report is attached. (p 21-24) Mr P Yates, Director, Services and Systems, spoke to his report which summarises the anticipated enrolment position for the year as at June 2004. He indicated that the figures are based on estimates of the likely enrolment position at the final census date of 31 August 2004, assuming previous attrition rates apply. He pointed out that in the Australian fee-paying category, while the numbers are up on last year, they are below target. This could be due to over optimistic target setting. Malaysia has an increase of 18.3% while South Africa is 99.5 EFTSU short of the planned 2004 target. Academic Board received the report and noted the advice from Mr Yates, Director, Services and Systems. 4.5 New Commencing International Students on Australian Campuses, Semester 1 RMO1998/1792 Mr A Pollock, Vice President International, provided a Powerpoint presentation to the Board which is attached. The presentation is also available electronically at: http://www.monash.edu.au/international/mireports/academicboardjune04.ppt . The Board noted that Monash currently has the highest market share of 7.1% commencing onshore international students, which is ahead of the other Australian universities by only a small margin. Although the growth rate at Monash has been steady, it cannot necessarily be relied upon into the future. The University of Sydney is in second position and has had the largest increase in numbers of onshore international students. The University of New South Wales made a decision to cap enrolments and their numbers have fallen. Traditional markets for Australia fell, while India and China have grown in importance. Numbers of international students have increased at all campuses, with the exception of Peninsula. The growth in 2004 came from GPG coursework enrolments, while UG and HDR enrolments were flat. At Monash traditional markets such as Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore declined in relative importance whilst China increased strongly. Monash has not picked up the increased demand nationally from India. The outlook for semester 2, 2003, indicates that Australia is set to experience a decline in enrolments. Demand for Monash is less than predicted, with applications down by 13% and offers down by 10% on the previous year. Reasons for this include a decline in the Chinese market as foreign qualifications are no longer an advantage when looking for local employment. The change in the permanent residency regulations in Australia is also impacting on demand from China and India. Mr. Pollock informed the Board that European universities are moving to create fee-paying programs and will be active in recruiting English-speaking students. He indicated that India, China and Latin America would be the only countries where demand for Higher Education would continue to exceed supply. Responding to a query on Monash capping the number of international students in courses and on whether experience of students will be affected by the increase in international students who may not participate outside their own groups, Mr Pollock indicated that the Auditor General’s report has found that this is not the case. However, numbers are not capped, as Monash is looking for the best possible students to fill places regardless of their nationality. Academic Board noted the advice and presentation from Mr Pollock, Vice President International. 4.6 Access Monash RMO2004/0369 A report of the Access Monash Working Party is attached. (p 135-148) Professor R Larkins, Vice Chancellor introduced this item and informed the Board that when the decision was made to increase HECS, it was decided that 20% of the increased income would be used to extend access and equity programs. The Access Monash Working Party chaired by the Vice Chancellor and comprising Professors Chris Browne, Sue Willis and Merran Evans was formed which consulted widely. Professor Larkins thanked student representatives from across Monash campuses for their input. Professor M Evans, Director, University Planning and Research, spoke to this item and informed the Board that the underlying principle was to ensure that the direct benefit went to the student, taking into account Centrelink benefits. The prime objectives were fairness and social justice in education. There will be an increase in bursary funding by $350K as well as additional support for students to study at overseas campuses. VTAC will have a website where special schemes from all Victorian universities are advertised. A new initiative would be a Schools Access Monash outreach program engaging with local schools. Pilot programs would run from the Berwick, Caulfield, Gippsland and Peninsula campuses. Each campus would engage with two local schools and offer individual teaching assistance by Monash students to selected disadvantaged students in the target school. In addition, it is proposed to offer 50 additional Monash Excellence and Equity Scholarships and 3 additional Monash Indigenous Scholarships. It is envisaged that a coordinator will be appointed to oversee the administration of the equity programs. Academic Board noted the advice from Professor Larkins, Vice Chancellor and Professor Evans, Director, University Planning and Research, and received the report of the Access Monash Working Party. 4.7 Monash University Malaysia Medical School RMO2002/0942 A memo from Professor Edward Byrne, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is attached. (p 25-38) 4.7.1 Proposal to establish a School of Medicine and Health Sciences at Monash University Malaysia RMO2002/0942 A proposal is attached. (p 31-32) Professor E Byrne, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences spoke to this item and informed the Board that the proposal has been developed by the Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences in conjunction with Monash University Malaysia and he acknowledged the assistance of Ms. Alison Crook, Ms. Jessica Lightfoot, Professors Nick Saunders, Chris Browne and Merilyn Liddell. He informed the Board that the health sector in Malaysia is developing rapidly and this will assist Monash to get a leading position in that sector. A risk analysis has been carried out covering all relevant aspects of the proposal. The School will be established as a medical school accredited by the Australian Medical Council and will be research active. Professor M Liddell, PVC Malaysia, supported the proposal. The School will enhance the status and stature of the campus as a whole. The government, alumni, campus and partners are looking forward to the prospect of a Medical School at Monash University Malaysia. The Vice Chancellor informed the Board that the partner company, the Sunway group is forming a wholly owned company which will be funding the school. 5.8% of the royalty stream for 2005-2012 will go towards increasing the shareholding in Monash University Malaysia to 45%. There is no direct financial risk to Monash University in Australia and no upfront funding commitment. Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the proposal of Monash University Malaysia and the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences to establish a School of Medicine and Health Sciences at Monash University Malaysia and Academic Board noted that the campus and the faculty are in the initial stages of establishing a position of Head of School. 4.7.2 Proposal to deliver the Undergraduate Medical Course (MBBS) at Monash University Malaysia RMO2002/0942 A proposal is attached. (p 33-38) Professor E. Byrne, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science spoke to this item and informed the Board that the course will be of the same quality as the current Monash MBBS with appropriate cultural modifications. It will be the new 5-year MBBS with the first 2 years taught in Kuala Lumpur and years 3-5 in Johore, at a prominent hospital site overlooking the Straits. Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the proposal of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences to deliver the Undergraduate Medical Course (MBBS) at Monash University Malaysia. 5 ITEMS ORIGINATING FROM SECTION C C ITEMS FOR APPROVAL OR INFORMATION 6 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 7 MATTERS REFERRED TO ACADEMIC BOARD BY COUNCIL 8 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ASSOCIATE DEANS (RESEARCH) 8.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 1/2004 RMO1998/0450 A report was attached. (p 39-40) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 1/2004 of the Committee of Associate Deans (Research) held on 5 February 2004. 8.2 Receipt of Report of Meeting 2/2004 RMO1998/0450 A report was attached. (p 41-44) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 2/2004 of the Committee of Associate Deans (Research) held on 11 March 2004. 9 REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE 9.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 3/2004 RMO2004/0611 A report was attached. (p 45-48) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 3/2004 of the Education Committee, held on 19 May 2004. Proceedings 10 REPORT OF THE RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMITTEE 10.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 3/2004 RMO1997/1156 A report was attached. (p 49-50) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 3/2004 of the Research Graduate School Committee, held on 2 April, 2004. Proceedings 10.2 Receipt of Report of Meeting 4/2004 RMO1997/1156 A report was attached. (p 51-54) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 4/2004 of the Research Graduate School Committee, held on 7 May, 2004. Proceedings 10.3 Receipt of Report of Meeting 5/2004 RMO1997/1156 A report was attached. (p 55-58) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 5/2004 of the Research Graduate School Committee, held on 4 June, 2004. 10.3.1 Higher Doctorate in Faculty of Information Technology RMO2002/0269 (p 59-64) The Research Graduate School Committee has consolidated higher doctorate provisions under the Higher Doctorate Regulations made on 24 October 2003 and endorsed a proposal from the Faculty of Information Technology to add the Doctor of Informatics to the schedule of the university’s Higher Doctorate regulations. Academic Board approved the recommendation of the Research Graduate School Committee that the Doctor of Informatics be added to the schedule of the university’s Higher Doctorate regulations. Proceedings 11 REPORT OF THE GENERAL LIBRARY COMMITTEE 11.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 1/2004 RMO1997/0902 A report was attached. (p 65-70) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 1/2004 of the General Library Committee, held on 30 March 2004. Proceedings 12 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF ARTS 12.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 2/2004 RMO1998/0455 A report was attached. (p 71-72) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 2/2004 of the Board of the Faculty of Arts. 12.2 Proposal to establish and fill the position of Professor (or Associate Professor/Reader) of Critical Theory/Comparative Literature/Cultural Studies. RMO1997/0553 A proposal was attached. (p 73-76) The proposal under this item was endorsed by the Board of the Faculty of Arts and the Dean of Arts. Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish and fill the position of Professor (or Associate Professor/Reader) of Critical Theory/Comparative Literature/Cultural Studies. Proceedings 13 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS 13.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 2/2004 RMO1998/1456 A report was attached. (p 77-80) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 2/2004 of the Board of the Faculty of Business & Economics held on 14 April 2004. Proceedings 14 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION 14.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 1/2004 RMO1998/1367 A report was attached. (p 81-82) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 1/2004 of the Board of the Faculty of Education held on 21 April 2004. Proceedings 15 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 15.1 Receipt of Report of Meetings 1/2004 and 2/2004 RMO1997/1159 A report was attached. (p 83-90) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meetings 1/2004 and 2/2004 of the Board of the Faculty of Information Technology held on 24 March 2004 and 26 May 2004 respectively. Proceedings 16 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF LAW 16.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 1/2004 RMO1998/1743 A report was attached. (p 91-92) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 1/2004 of the Board of the Faculty of Law held on 30 March 2004. 16.2 External members of the Faculty Board of Law – Renewal of Membership RMO1999/1027 Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Law to renew the membership for a further three year period from April 2004 to April 2007, for each of the following external members of the Board under University Regulations Part III – Faculty Boards, Schedule 7, subsection 7.6 - The Hon. Justice David Harper and The Hon. Justice Mark Weinberg. Proceedings 17 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE, NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES 17.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 3/2004 RMO1998/0708 A report was attached. (p 93-94) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 3/2004 of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, held on 26 May 2004. 17.1.1 Award of Doctor of Medicine Degree Academic Board approved and endorsed for transmission to Council the awarding of the degree of Doctor of Medicine to Dr. Stephen Margolis for his thesis entitled, ‘The Health Status of Older Emirati in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, and their Utilisation of Primary Health Care Services’. Proceedings 18 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF PHARMACY 18.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 2/2003 RMO1998/0710 A report was attached. (p 95-96) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 2/2003 of the Board of the Faculty of Pharmacy, held on 12 November 2003. Proceedings 18.2 Receipt of Report of Meeting 1/2004 RMO1998/0710 A report was attached. (p 97-98) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 1/2004 of the Board of the Faculty of Pharmacy, held on 24 March 2004. Proceedings 19 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE 19.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 2/2004 RMO1997/0904 A report was attached. (p 99-102) Academic Board received and noted the Report of Meeting 2/2004 of the Board of the Faculty of Science, held on 28 April 2004. Proceedings 20 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MYKOLA ZEROV CENTRE FOR UKRAINIAN STUDIES RMO1999/1617 (p 103-106) The Board of the Faculty of Arts at meeting 2/2003 on 28 May 2003 approved the establishment of the Mykola Zerov Centre for Ukrainian Studies within the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, Faculty of Arts. Academic Board noted the establishment of the Mykola Zerov Centre for Ukrainian Studies within the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, Faculty of Arts. 21 LEGISLATION 21.1 Amendment to Victorian College of Pharmacy Regulations (Amendment No 1 2004) RMO1998/3126, RMO1998/3222 Documentation was attached. (p 107-112) The proposed amendments were approved by Academic Board 4/2003 and have been forwarded by the Solicitor’s Office. The proposed amendments reflect changes to the structure of the College Board, current practice and recognises new stakeholders in the activities of the College. Academic Board endorsed for submission to Council the Victorian College of Pharmacy Regulations (Amendment No 1 2004). 22 CHANGE OF NAME OF THE QUALITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (QDC) RMO2004/0463 RMO2003/1029 A paper was attached. (p 113-116) To reflect the synergy of the QDC membership with that of the Vice-Chancellor’s Group, and bearing in mind the recent establishment of the Vice-Chancellor’s Group (International), it is proposed that the name of the Quality Development Committee be changed to the Vice Chancellor’s Group (Quality). Academic Board noted the proposal to change the name of the Quality Development Committee to the Vice Chancellor’s Group (Quality). *23 REPORT OF THE HONORARY DEGREES COMMITTEE C 23.1 Receipt of Report RMO1997/1110 A report was attached. (p 117-120) Academic Board received and noted the Report of meeting 1/2004 of the Honorary Degrees Committee held on 23 April 2004. 23.2 Nominations for the Award of Honorary Degrees This confidential item was dealt with at item 1.3 of the agenda. The Vice-Chancellor spoke to this item. Academic Board approved without discussion, the recommendation of the Honorary Degrees Committee for the award of honorary degrees as presented orally by the Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Richard Larkins. 23.3 Award of an Honorary Degree in Exceptional Circumstances This confidential item was dealt with at item 1.3 of the agenda. The Vice-Chancellor spoke to this item. Academic Board noted the award by the Honorary Degrees Committee of an honorary degree awarded in special circumstances as presented orally by the Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Richard Larkins. 23.4 Proposal to amend the procedures for the award of Honorary Degrees RMO2003/085 The Vice Chancellor spoke to this item. Monash University Council has approved the proposal to amend the procedures for the award of Honorary Degrees at its meeting on 3 May 2004. Academic Board approved the amendment of the terms of reference for the Honorary Degrees Committee as follows:
24 MEMBERSHIP OF ACADEMIC BOARD COMMITTEES 24.1 Central Discipline Committee RMO1998/148 A document was attached. (p 121-122) Academic Board approved the membership of the Central Discipline Committee panel for a term of office from 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2006, as detailed in the document presented, in accordance with section 13 of Statute 4.1 – Discipline. 24.2 Intellectual Property Committee The Intellectual Property Committee of Academic Board has been reconstituted with Professor Edwina Cornish, DVC (Research) in the Chair. Under section 4.1 of the IP regulations, the membership will include "three members of the academic staff, of whom at least one shall be non-professorial, nominated by the Academic Board". Professors William Charman and David Abramson and Associate Professor Ann Monotti have been acting in that capacity and have indicated a willingness to continue. Academic Board approved the membership of the Intellectual Property Committee. 25 ACADEMIC BOARD MEMBERSHIP 25.1 Report of the Returning Officer – Results of Election of members of the Academic Board by the Professors of the University RMO2002/1468 A report was attached. (p 123-124) Academic Board received and noted the Report of the Returning Officer following the election of members of the Academic Board by the Professors of the University for a term of office from 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2006. 25.2 Report of the Returning Officer – Results of Election of members of the Academic Board by the academic staff (other than the professors) of the University RMO2002/1468 A report was attached. (p 125-126) Academic Board received and noted the report of the Returning Officer following the election of members of the Academic Board by the academic staff (other than professors) of the University for a term of office from 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2006. 25.3 Nomination of the Academic Director to fill a campus-based (academic) vacancy on Academic Board RMO2002/1468 Professor Phillip Steele, Academic Director, Berwick campus, has nominated Associate Professor Lionel Frost to fill the position of appointed campus-based (academic) member of Academic Board. Academic Board appointed Associate Professor Lionel Frost to the position of Berwick campus-based member of Academic Board for a term of office from 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2006. 25.4 Nominations from Faculty Boards to fill casual vacancies on Academic Board RMO2002/1468 Academic Board noted the following appointments made by Faculty Boards to fill casual professorial and non-professorial vacancies on Academic Board:
25.5 Casual vacancies on Academic Board as at 1st July 2004 RMO2002/1468 The following casual vacancies exist on Academic Board as at 1st July 2004: Faculty Vacancy Expiry Date
25.6 Request for Special Leave from Meetings of the Board RMO2002/1468 In accordance with Statute 2.2 – The Academic Board (section 7), a casual vacancy in the office of an elected member occurs where a member is absent from three consecutive meetings without special leave granted by the Board at or before the last of those meetings. A request was received for special leave from:
Academic Board granted special leave from attendance at meetings of the Board to the members listed above. 26 GRADUATION DATES RMO1997/0671 A paper was attached. (p 127-130) Academic Board noted the Graduation Dates for 2005. 27 REPORT OF COUNCIL 27.1 Receipt of Report of Meeting 3/2004 RMO1998/1225 A report was attached. (p 131-134) Academic Board noted the items of interest from Council Meeting 3/2004 held on 3 May 2004. 28 ACADEMIC BOARD NOMINEES FOR PROFESSORIAL SELECTION COMMITTEES RMO1997/1623 28.1 Selection Committee for Professor and Director, Australian Pulp and Paper Institute, Faculty of Engineering RMO1998/0749 Academic Board nominated Professor Margaret Clayton to be the professorial representative of the Board on the Selection Committee for the Professor and Director, Australian Pulp and Paper Institute, Faculty of Engineering. 28.2 Selection Committee for Professor of Business Law, Faculty of Business and Economics RMO2001/1346 Academic Board nominated Professor Arie Freiberg to be the professorial representative of the Board on the Selection Committee for the Professor of Business Law, Faculty of Business and Economics. 28.3 Selection Committee for Professor of International law and/or Human Rights, Faculty of Law RMO1998/1945 Academic Board nominated Professor Jane Kenway to be the professorial representative of the Board on the Selection Committee for the Professor of International Law and/or Human Rights, Faculty of Law. 28.4 Selection Committee for Professor of Taxation, Faculty of Business and Economics RMO1998/1346 Academic Board nominated Professor Arie Freiberg to be the professorial representative of the Board on the Selection Committee for the Professor of Taxation, Faculty of Business and Economics. 29 NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Academic Board will be held on Wednesday 18 August 2004 from 2:15pm – 4:30 pm in the Council Room, Administration Building 3A, Clayton Campus. |