ACADEMIC BOARD MEETING 7/2005

Meeting No 7/2005 of the Academic Board was held on Wednesday, 23 November 2005, in the Council Chambers, Building 3A, Clayton campus from 2:15 pm – 5 pm.

Professor C Browne (President), Associate Professor H Abachi, Professor D Abramson, Dr G Acquaah-Gaisie, Ms J Adams, Professor S Adeloju, Professor W Anderson, Mr C Avram, Associate Professor H Ballis, Dr S Blackburn, Professors G Bouma, R Brooks, E Byrne, B Caine, P Cally, Associate Professor B Canny, Dr D Casey, Associate Professor K Chalmers, Professors M Clayton, V Clulow, G Coleman, Dr B Cooke, Professor E Cornish, Dr G Davies, G Davison, Associate Professor A De Bono, Professor R Devenish, Associate Professor C De Wilde, Professors T Dingle, M Evans, K Francis, A Freiberg, Mr D Gregg, Professor P Gronn, Ms C Holgate, Associate Professors J Hurst, S Joy, Professors B Kent, M King, K Langfield-Smith, R Larkins, H Le Grand, A Lindsay, B Mackenzie, Dr A Maharaj, Professor A Markus, Mr R Martin, Dr L McCall, Professors S McKemmish, B McSherry, D Morgan, Mr D Murphy, Professors K Murray, R Nation, Dr B Naylor, Associate Professor R Nelson, Drs J Newton, R Norris, Professors O Oppewal, G Palmer, S Parker, Associate Professor S Petrovic-Lazarevic, Professors M Pittard, D Poskitt, T Pretorius, I Prince, J Redmond, Dr G Romeo, Associate Professor G Sanson, Professors J Sheridan, G Simon, M Skully, J Smith, A Sohal, T Sridhar, B Srinivasan, P Steele, E Storey, O Tam, Dr G Taylor, Professor J Teicher, Mr M Vincent, Professors M Wallace, G Webb, R Weber, Dr S Webster, W Young

Professors M Berndt, J Bertram, Dr F Collins, Professor J Godfrey, Ms C Harboe-Ree, Professors B Hoffert, J Kenway, M Liddell, Associate Professor M Lindorff, Mr A McMeekin, Dr S Mayson, Professor P Nagley, Associate Professor M Page, Professor L Piterman, Associate Professors C Porter, S Robinson, Professors H Salem, G Solarsh, P Stewart, Ms K Styles, Professors N Thomson, B Tonge, Dr S Ventura, Professor M Vicziany, Professor J Walter, Mr D Watson, Professors R Willis, S Willis.

Mr R Dias, Mr J Levine, Mr D Pitt

Professor L P Aun, Mr T Calder, Professor P E Chong, Ms C Cooze, Ms S Gleeson, Ms R Harris, Professor S Lingam, Ms H Pavlovski, Ms L Rowe, Mr C Vernon.

Ms C Chatterton

The Chair, Professor Chris Browne, welcomed those in attendance via teleconference from the Malaysia and South Africa campuses, Professor Graeme Davison, the new Director of the London Centre, and observers. The Chair also welcomed Ms Leanne Rowe, a member of Council, who attended as an observer.

Members noted that some items had been starred in the agenda for discussion.

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

2.1 Minutes of Academic Board Meeting 6/2005 held on Wednesday, 5 October 2005 RMO1997/0898

3.1 Academic Board Evaluation RMO1997/1318

A draft survey form was attached. (p 1-4).

Professor C Browne informed members that a similar evaluation had been prepared for Council and he had considered it appropriate for the Academic Board to also review its operations. The survey form had been considered by members of the Steering Committee and suggestions received had been incorporated into this version of the draft.

Professor C Browne thanked Professor Alan Lindsay for his chairmanship of the Academic Board over a number of years, breaking from the tradition of the Vice-Chancellor chairing the Board. Professor Lindsay was also commended for his management of the academic portfolio of the university and the smooth transition of the chairmanship of the Academic Board to an elected President of Academic Board.

3.3 Results of election of President of Academic Board RMO2003/1681

Professor C Browne informed members that at the close of nominations for the election of President of Academic Board, one valid nomination was received. Accordingly, Associate Professor John Hurst was elected unopposed as President of Academic Board, for a term of office from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2007.

3.4 Other matters RMO2004/0809

Professor C Browne sought permission of members to change the date of meeting 7/2006 of the Academic Board from the scheduled date of 8 November to the new date of 22 November 2006 to enable the smooth flow of matters through the Board to the last meeting of Council.

Board members were advised that a full summary of the Board’s activities for 2005 would be prepared for the Monash University Annual Report 2005 and a copy of the summary would be presented to members early in 2006.

In conclusion, Professor C Browne, the outgoing President of Academic Board thanked members for their cooperation and stated that he had enjoyed his role as President of the Board. He also thanked Ms Crystal Chatterton and Mr Tony Calder for their support during his Presidency.

4.1 Vice-Chancellor’s Report RMO2004/0369

A report was attached. (p 193-196)

Professor R Larkins, Vice-Chancellor, updated members on recent developments as follows:

The decision by the Federal Minister for Education, Science and Training to withhold some ARC grants – the Board of the Australian Vice-Chancellor’s Committee (AVCC) would be meeting with the Minister on 7 December and the issue would be raised. A threat by some AVCC members to pull out of the peer-review process would not be in the best interests nor would attempting to force the Minister to name the grants for which funding was withheld.

Graduate-entry courses - A review of all coursework offerings would be led by Professor S Parker and alternate ways of offering courses would be part of the agenda. There were no plans to make substantial changes to courses but increasing the choices available to students would be a preferred option.

The Vice-Chancellor congratulated members on the achievements in 2005 and requested members to convey his congratulations to administrative and academic staff working in their areas.

The Vice-Chancellor thanked Professor C Browne as the inaugural elected President of the Academic Board who had functioned independently and allowed the Academic Board to have a voice which distinguished it from management.

4.2 Monash University Annual Plan 2006 RMO2005/1735

The Monash University Annual Plan 2006 was attached. (p 197-234)

Professor S Parker, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, informed members that the annual plan contained:

• a set of annual priorities for the following year which had been identified at the planning conference in February 2005;

• actions from functional plans such as the Education Plan and the Research and Research Training Plan which assign strategies for the annual plan; and

• responses to unforeseen developments or legislation.

Further, Professor Parker stated that the plan was also an opportunity to review progress against the previous annual plan. Although the 2006 Annual Plan is dominated by annual priorities, in future years it would be based on the Education Plan, the Research and Research Training Plan and a yet-to-be-developed International Plan. The Annual Plan, with minor amendments, would be presented to Council on 12 December.

In response to a query about the communication between policy and implementation in the plan, Professor Parker stated that it was a whole-of-institution plan and annual faculty plans elsewhere in the system would deal with specific implementation issues. A series of visits by VCG to faculties and meetings with heads of academic departments would take place each year to discuss the annual plan.

4.3 Budget 2006 RMO1997/0611

The budget was attached. (p 235-296)

Mr David Pitt, Vice-President (Finance), presented the major features of the 2006 budget to members. In outlining the budget context, Mr Pitt stated that there were signs of a turn-around in international student enquiries and numbers, increased competition, the enterprise bargaining impact of approximately $33 million (M), the flow-on impact of lower international intakes in 2005, reviewed investment in building infrastructure and additional investment of approximately $5M in strategic initiatives.

Mr Pitt clarified that the safety margin is the surplus each year divided by the total turnover. In 2006 a safety margin of $30M was lower than the target of $40M and this would have to be raised in subsequent years to provide capacity to build infrastructure and to service borrowings, including $30M in new borrowings. In 2006-2008, capital works programs of approximately $60M per year was planned, with around two-thirds on new buildings or major projects and one-third on refurbishments. Major capital works programs planned to commence over the next three years include:

• Blackburn road access to the Synchrotron

• STRIP 2 North

• STRIP 2 Central

• Data Centre for ITS

• Upgrade of the Education Building 6.

Major building refurbishments planned to commence in 2006-2008 include:

• Materials Engineering and Physics – building 19

• Centre of Excellence Electromaterials Science

• Faculty of Science office/western services centre

• Law building refurbishment

• Matheson Library refurbishment.

A VCG (Operations) Group had been set up to develop sustainable long-term plans for capital works and carefully balance the funding of new buildings. The budget process would be further developed during 2006.

Members were informed that Monash has $125M in assets in the Monash University Foundation while Melbourne University has approximately $1 billion in its foundations and the Foundation would be encouraged to build its assets.

In answer to a query about how information on central support charges would be presented, members were informed that there was a sharp increase in the central support charges due to 20% of the extra HECS fees that was committed to equity measures which equated to $1.6M to access programs. Strategic initiatives to support research and education initiatives also appear as central support charges, including a Callista upgrade of $1.8M. The true increase in central charges was 4.7%. The university was investigating ways in which these charges could be divided into major categories.

Responding to a question about the impact on the budget if Voluntary Student Unionism (VSU) is introduced in the second half of 2006, Mr Pitt stated that the budget was based on the assumption that VSU would not be introduced until 2007. Mr Peter Marshall had been working with Monyx management to re-scope their operations to manage the introduction of VSU.

In response to a query about a policy for refurbishments, as they seemed to be campus-centric, Professor Larkins stated that a process was evolving to align refurbishments with the directions of the university. There were incentives for faculties to use their surplus in ways aligned to university directions.

In answer to a query about the Malaysia campus, Mr Pitt stated that the Malaysian operation was a positive contributor to the university. The new buildings were being funded by the partner and the university would be paying a rental on them.

4.4 Education Plan 2006-2010 RMO2002/1564

The Education Plan 2006-2010 was attached. (p 297-306)

Professor S Parker, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, spoke to the plan stating that it was designed for a research-intensive university which would stretch targets. To stay the same would be to risk stagnation or decline. Monash should be performing well in teaching as well as research. This year Monash did not have any nominees amongst the top 30 finalists for teaching awards, on a stage where 250 awards would be offered next year. Market forces were having a great influence on the sector and students had more choice and more information. The objectives in the plan pick up external indicators but there were also objectives that were strategically important to Monash in terms of being internationally focussed.

Consultation on the development of the Education Plan 2006-2010 had included a two-day workshop at Werribee, a half-day workshop with the Education Committee and exposure at various committees.

At the apex of the pyramid of planning documents was the Monash Directions 2025. The next stratum was the Education Plan, the Research and Research Training Plan, the International Plan and the Discipline Profile. By the end of 2006, there would be 5-year statements in place to guide the Monash community.

Responding to a question about comparisons with other GO8 universities, Professor Parker stated that the University of Queensland had put in a striking effort in preparation for the teaching awards and the ANU and the University of Sydney also had a well-developed sense of research-led teaching. Research was also conducted on the Russell Group of universities in the UK and aspects of the plan can be attributed to the universities of Cardiff, Liverpool, Leeds, Warwick, Southampton, etc.

In response to a query about Monash having the structures in place to achieve the aims and objectives in the plan, Professor Parker stated that at the central level, the university would be geared to achieve its aims with the changes in CeLTS and the creation of the Centre for Advancement of Learning and Teaching (CALT). He would be working with the Deans and Associate Deans to reinforce with faculties that the goals were important. The information obtained from unit evaluations would be used in performance reviews of faculties. Faculties with units that have low scores, would be asked to demonstrate improvements implemented to rectify the issues.

Responding to a comment that objective 2.4, the multi-campus objective, would need a change of mindset, Professor Parker stated that the parallel campus planning process had identified the scale of work needed to achieve this objective. Using timetabling as an example, Professor Parker said that currently there was not much coordination in timetabling. It was envisaged that the multi-campus nature of Monash should enable students to attend lectures on one campus and attend a campus nearer to their residence for tutorials, thereby demonstrating to students that they attend a university with a number of front doors.

4.5 Research and Research Training Plan 2006-2010 RMO2004/1623

The Research and Research Training Plan 2006-2010 was attached. (p 307-320) Professor E Cornish, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), informed members that the previous plan had not been a document that guided research, but rather a list of activities that had lost some relevance. In the development of the current plan for 2006-2010, consultation had taken place with associate deans (research) and various administrative and academic support units and attempts had been made to simplify the plan and convey a commitment to research excellence, research training and engagement with the community.

In response to a query about management of non-performing staff, Professor Cornish pointed out that the probation process had not been taken seriously in the past but under the new agreement, for new commencing staff, probation could be extended by up to two years. For existing staff, if mentoring was not an effective solution, staff should look at alternative careers and this could include redundancies.

Ms C Cooze, speaking on behalf of the University Librarian, indicated that the Library could also take responsibility for communication of research output (page 317) through the e-Press and the ARROW repository.

Responding to a question about the basis for the prioritisation of the research issues (page 312), Professor Cornish stated that an explanation on the development of the priorities could be included.

In response to a query whether the university would be interested in institutes across institutions, Professor Cornish answered in the affirmative. Proposals for institutes in the first instance would need the support of the associate deans (research) to take the proposal to CADRES.

In answer to a query whether the University of Melbourne was in agreement to increased collaboration, Professor Larkins informed members that he had been in dialogue with the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne and in reviewing the achievements of the Melbourne-Monash Protocol to date, three specific areas were identified: (i) administration and procurement operations that could be done more cost-effectively together; (ii) water; and (iii) nanoscience and materials. A half-day symposium was planned for March/April 2006 with the potential to get more out of the protocol. Mr David Copolov and Ms Maureen O’Keefe were leading this initiative.

4.6.1 ‘Quality Matters’ report to Academic Board RMO2001/1011

A report was attached. (p 5-6) Professor G Webb, Pro Vice-Chancellor Quality, updated members on the preparations for the audit and Ms Robyn Harris demonstrated to members the location of audit information on the university website. The volumes were descriptive but as information is added, they would become evaluative. Attention was drawn to the red editorial sections in the volumes and members were urged to respond with text, suggestions and exemplary examples.

Academic Board noted the advice of Professor Webb, Pro Vice-Chancellor Quality and received the report submitted by the Centre for Higher Education Quality (CHEQ).

4.7 Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) relocation to Caulfield RMO2005/0409

A proposal was attached. (p 341-356) Professor R Larkins, Vice-Chancellor, informed members that MUMA had traditionally been based at Clayton but the current space was inadequate for the collection to be on permanent display. As space in Caulfield building F1 had become available with the re-location of Engineering, an opportunity had arisen to co-locate the MUMA with the Faculty of Art and Design.  A re-location would support the multi-campus rationale of Monash and promote and leverage one of the university’s cultural assets.

Comments/suggestions from members included:

• the collection would be more accessible to the public;

• an integration with the Museum of Computing;

• acknowledgement of Ms Jenepher Duncan, a former curator, in the collection;

• a shop attached to the Museum;

• the name of Leonard French seemed to be omitted from the list of artists with significant contributions.

Professor J Redmond, Chair, MUMA Committee, agreed to convey the above comments to the MUMA Committee for consideration.

Academic Board members were outraged over the Federal Education Minister, The Honorable Brendan Nelson’s intervention in the process for allocation of ARC grants. Members suggested writing to the Minister over his misuse of ministerial prerogative by vetoing the outcome of the peer review process, which was an academic issue of the greatest significance to the integrity of the ARC process.

Action: Professor C Browne

*6.1 Receipt of report of Faculty of Business and Economics Board meeting 5/2005 RMO1998/0456

A report was attached. (p 37-96) This item originated at item 12.1 of the agenda and was starred by the Steering Committee of Academic Board. Professor G Palmer, Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics, spoke to item 3 of the report and informed the Board that an extended review of the Department of Business Law and Taxation was undertaken early in 2005.

From the review report, the Steering Committee was unable to ascertain which parties had provided submissions for the review and the list of people consulted during the review process. An explanation for the recommendations in the report would also have been useful. There was also a concern that neither the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor nor the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) had been consulted nor had they received early draft copies of the report. Professor Palmer agreed to investigate the process undertaken in the review.

*6.2 Proposal to disestablish the Centre for Law and Reconstruction in Southern Africa (CLARISA) RMO2002/1355

A proposal was attached. (p 171-172) This item originated at item 19 of the agenda and was starred by the Steering Committee of Academic Board as it was also included in the review of the Department of Business Law and Taxation with contradictory recommendations.

Professor A Freiberg, Dean, Faculty of Law, informed members that since the review was undertaken, the financial situation of CLARISA was not viable to continue its existence. It would fold into two centres which were more consistent with the newly-articulated research strategy for South Africa. The faculty was still committed to working in South Africa but in areas that were more financially sound.

A summary of an evaluation study of the funding scheme of the Melbourne-Monash Committee for Collaboration in Educational Technologies was attached. (p 187-190) This item originated at item 25 of the agenda and was starred by the Steering Committee of Academic Board.

Professor C Browne, President of Academic Board, informed members that he was a member of the Melbourne and Monash Collaboration Group. Under the Melbourne and Monash Protocol, since 1998 a total of over $1 million in grants had been allocated to twenty-five projects by the two universities with equal shares from each institution. A crucial feature of the Protocol was to make best use of the resources and expertise available jointly to the two universities by collaborative planning to ensure that educational outcomes were better than what could have been achieved by a single university and avoid duplication. The evaluation had been commissioned a year ago and the summary of the report would also be presented to the Academic Board of the University of Melbourne.

In response to a statement that sometimes IP issues had inhibited collaborations from occurring, Professor Browne stated that the Melbourne-Monash Committee had spent considerable amounts of time on IP issues because the IP policies were different in both institutions. As a result, the legal offices of both institutions now had a better understanding of the policies in the two institutions. It had also highlighted deficiencies in project management.

A report was attached. (p 7-10)

8.2 Appointment of Chair of the Admissions Committee RMO1997/1150

9.1 Receipt of report of meeting 6/2005 RMO2004/0611

A report was attached. (p 11-22)

9.2 Review of Academic Policies and Compliance with academic policies. RMO2000/0766

Documentation was attached. (p 17-22) A number of academic policies were due for review by the Academic Board at the end of 2005. A compliance summary of findings was provided by all ten faculties. An initial analysis of faculty responses suggested that there were some issues of non-compliance. The matter was being investigated by the Education Committee.

10 2005 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EXCLUSION APPEALS COMMITTEE RMO1999/101

A report was attached. (p 23-32)

11.1 Receipt of report of meeting 9/2005 RMO1997/1156

A report was attached. (p 33-36)

11.1.1 ‘Doctor of Medicine’ (candidature with supervision): by external mode RMO1998/1093

A proposal for the ‘Doctor of Medicine’ when candidature is supervised, to be offered by external mode, was approved by the Research Graduate School Committee. It was noted that its structure was the same as the PhD by external mode.

Academic Board approved the proposal that the ‘Doctor of Medicine’, where candidature is supervised, be offered by external mode.

11.2 Receipt of report of meeting 10/2005 RMO1997/1156

A report was attached. (p 321-330)

11.2.1 66% Research M.A. – Monash University Malaysia RMO1998/1586

A proposal was attached (p 325-330)

The Research Graduate School Committee approved a proposal from the Faculty of Arts to establish a 66% research masters program comprising a 34% coursework component and a 66% thesis by research component at Monash University Malaysia.

*12.1 Receipt of report of Board meeting 5/2005 RMO1998/0456

A report was attached. (p 37-96) This item had been starred by the Steering Committee of Academic Board and was dealt with at item 6.1 of the agenda and is reported on at item 6.1 of the minutes.

13.1 Receipt of report of regular Board meeting 4/2005 RMO1997/1159

A report was attached. (p 97-100)

14.1 Receipt of report of meeting 3/2005 RMO1998/1743

A report was attached. (p 101-102)

The Board of the Faculty of Law recommended approval of the renewal of the following external member of the Faculty Board for the period April 2006 to October 2008 inclusive. The membership falls under Regulations of the University, Faculties Regulations, Part III – Faculty Boards, Schedule 7 – Faculty of Law, Subsection 7.6.2.

Mr Mark Hayes, Practitioner.

15.1 Receipt of report of meeting 6/2005 RMO1998/0708

A report was attached. (p 103-142)

15.2 Restructure of the School of Psychology, Psychiatry & Psychological Medicine RMO1998/0296

A proposal was attached. (p 105-142)

The School was established in 2001 when the Department of Psychology moved from the Faculty of Arts to join the Faculty of Medicine. In line with a review of all Schools in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in 2004, and as a result of considerable consultation and workshops, a restructure was proposed replacing Heads of Departments within the School by Directors of disciplines. The new structure would be headed by a Head of School, a Deputy Head of School, and four Directors for Research, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Clinical & Professional Services, and joined by the current Director of External Programs. This arrangement would facilitate collaboration in all school activities and maximise focussed strategic planning and management of teaching, research and professional activities. The proposed restructure had been approved by the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

16.1 Receipt of report of meeting 4/2005 RMO1997/0904

A report was attached. (p 143-146)

17.1 Amendment pursuant to Statute 6.1.1 University Entrance and Admission to Courses Regulations (Amendment No 1, 2005) RMO1998/0181

Documents were attached. (p 147-148) The regulations amended section 2 of the University entrance and admission to courses regulations to incorporate the new English language entry requirements to take effect from 1 January 2007. These changes had been approved by Academic Board at meeting 5-2005.

18 PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH THE CENTRE FOR BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND DECISION SUPPORT RESEARCH RMO1999/1617

A proposal was attached. (p 149-170) The proposal of the Faculty of Information Technology had been submitted by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) to Academic Board for endorsement and transmission to the Vice-Chancellor for approval. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) had noted that the funding of the Centre was to be decided at the end of 2005 following a review of the Faculty of Information Technology and that there was no disestablishment plan for the Centre in the event of an unfavourable review after three years of operation.

*19 PROPOSAL TO DISESTABLISH THE CENTRE FOR LAW AND RECONSTRUCTION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA (CLARISA) RMO2002/1355

A proposal was attached. (p 171-172) This item had been starred by the Steering Committee of Academic Board and was dealt with at item 6.2 of the agenda and is reported on at item 6.2 of the minutes.

The activities of this research unit had merged with those of the Asian Business and Economics Research Unit. The Faculty of Business and Economics proposed disestablishment of the Business Law and Taxation Unit with effect from 1 July 2005.

Information: Ms K Wilson-Reid

21 PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH AND FILL THE POSITION OF PROFESSOR AND DIRECTOR OF NEPHROLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, SOUTHERN CLINICAL SCHOOL, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES RMO2002/0435

A proposal was attached. (p 173-180) The proposal of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences had been submitted by the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor to Academic Board for endorsement and transmission to the Vice-Chancellor for approval.

22 PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH AND FILL THE POSITION OF PROFESSOR OF HUMAN GENETICS, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, SOUTHERN CLINICAL SCHOOL, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES RMO2002/0435

A proposal was attached. (p 331-338)

The proposal of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences to establish and fill the position of Professor of Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Southern Clinical School, had been submitted by the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor to Academic Board for endorsement and transmission to the Vice-Chancellor for approval.

23 PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH AND FILL ‘THE HERB FEITH RESEARCH PROFESSOR FOR THE STUDY OF INDONESIA’ POSITION IN THE FACULTY OF ARTS RMO1997/0553

A proposal was attached. (p 181-186)

The proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish and fill ‘The Herb Feith Research Professor for the study of Indonesia’ position in the Faculty of Arts had been submitted by the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor to Academic Board for endorsement and transmission to the Vice-Chancellor for approval. The Special Professorial Appointments Committee of the University Council had endorsed the title for this position.

24 AWARD OF DOCTOR OF MEDICINE DEGREE RMO1998/0448

The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences had provided executive approval, on behalf of the Board of the Faculty, to a proposal to award the degree of Doctor of Medicine to Associate Professor David Fonda for his thesis entitled, "Improving Care for Older People".

*25 MELBOURNE-MONASH COMMITTEE FOR COLLABORATION IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES RMO2004/0812

A summary of an evaluation study of the funding scheme of the Melbourne-Monash Committee for Collaboration in Educational Technologies was attached. (p 187-190)

This item had been starred by the Steering Committee of Academic Board and was dealt with at item 6.3 of the agenda and is reported on at item 6.3 of the minutes.

A document was attached (p 191-192) that included election results of four undergraduate student members of Academic Board to hold office from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006.

26.2 Casual vacancies on Academic Board as at meeting 7/2005 RMO2004/1174

The following casual vacancies existed on Academic Board as at meeting 7/2005:

Business & Economics Non-Professorial Member 30/6/2007

Pharmacy Non-Professorial Member 30/6/2007

The President of Academic Board had nominated Professor Graeme Davison, Academic Director of the Monash University London Centre, as an appointed member of Academic Board for the term of his directorship of the London Centre.

28 ‘ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSHIP’ SELECTION COMMITTEES – MEMBERSHIP RMO1997/1623 RMOR1997/054

A proposal was attached (p 33-240). The proposal recommended the reduction, by one, of the membership of selection committees for appointments to advertised positions of associate professor.

The next meeting of the Academic Board will be held on Wednesday, 22 February 2006 in the Council Chambers, first floor, Building 3A, Clayton Campus from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.