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Attendance and apologies |
2:15-2.20 |
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Apologies have been received from:
Professor Merran Evans, Associate Professor John Hurst (Associate Professor Sally Joy to attend), Professor Rob Norris (Dr Cristina Varsavsky to attend), Mr Peter Yates.
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In attendance
Ms Jenny Vero, Ms Dearne Jackson and Ms Melissa Dibben, University Planning and Statistics (for item 5.1)
Ms Kay Gardner, Director Equity and Diversity Centre and Ms. Lynda Nicholson, Advancing Indigenous Employment Coordinator (for item 5.2)
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| 2. |
Minutes of Meeting 2/2006 |
pp 1-6
2.20-2.25
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The Minutes of Meeting 2/2006, held on 2 May 2006, were despatched to members on 17 May. Attached is a further copy.
Recommendation
That the Committee confirm the Minutes as an accurate record of the meeting.
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SMC 3/06/01 |
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Matters arising from the Minutes |
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| 4. |
Vice-Chancellor |
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4.1 |
Vice-Chancellor’s Report |
2.25-2.35 |
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Professor Richard Larkins will report to members on matters of current interest.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and note the report of the Vice-Chancellor.
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| 5. |
Strategic Planning and Initiatives |
pp 7 - 75 |
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5.1 |
Load Monitoring and Planning |
2.35-2.45 |
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Ms Jenny Vero, Manager, Planning, will introduce a demonstration of the Load Monitoring and Planning Modules on Kronos (the University’s Load Planning and Monitoring System).
Recommendation
That the Committee receive the demonstration of Kronos and note Ms Vero’s advice.
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5.2 |
Indigenous Traineeships |
2.45-3.00 |
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In support of the University's Advancing Indigenous Employment Policy, Ms Kay Gardner and Ms. Lynda Nicholson will present a proposal to introduce Indigenous Traineeships at Monash for consideration by the Committee.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive the presentation by Ms Gardner and Ms Nicholson and endorse the proposal to introduce Indigenous Traineeships at Monash.
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5.3 |
Monash Mobility Framework |
3.00-3.15 |
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Attached for consideration by the Committee is the Monash Mobility Framework: Discussion Paper. Professor Stephen Parker will present this item.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and consider the Monash Mobility Framework: Discussion Paper and endorse the recommendations contained therein.
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SMC 3/06/02 |
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5.4 |
Campus Directions Statements |
3.15-3.30 |
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Attached for consideration by the Committee are the proposed Campus Directions Statements. Professor Stephen Parker will present this item.
Recommendation
That the Committee consider and endorse the Campus Directions Statements.
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SMC 3/06/03 |
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Quality Matters |
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| 7. |
International |
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7.1 |
International Plan |
3.30-3.40 |
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At the last SMC meeting, members were advised that a more detailed presentation of progress towards the International Plan would be made at Meeting 3/2006. Professor Stephanie Fahey will therefore report on further development of the International Plan.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and note Professor Fahey’s report on development of the International Plan.
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Education |
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Research and Research Training |
pp 76 - 79 |
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9.1 |
Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Research by Early Career Researchers |
3.40-3.50 |
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Attached for consideration is a proposal to introduce the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Research by Early Career Researchers.
Professor Edwina Cornish will introduce this item.
Recommendation
That the Committee consider and endorse the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Research by Early Career Researchers for introduction in 2006.
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SMC 3/06/04 |
| 10. |
Management |
pp 80 - 87 |
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10.1 |
University Budget |
3.50 – 4.10 |
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Mr David Pitt will present a Budget Update to the Committee.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and note the Budget Update from Mr Pitt.
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10.2 |
Workgroup Collaboration Services |
4.10-4.25 |
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Attached for consideration by the Committee is a Workgroup Collaboration Services paper recommending adoption of a new suite of software/services to facilitate collaboration.
Mr Alan McMeekin will introduce this item.
Recommendation
That the Committee consider the Workgroup Collaboration Services paper and endorse the recommendations for the purchase and implementation of Collaboration Software.
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SMC 3/06/05 |
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10.3 |
Voluntary Student Unionism |
4.25 – 4.35 |
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Mr Peter Marshall will report to members on preparations for implementation of Voluntary Student Unionism.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and note Mr Marshall’s report on the implementation of Voluntary Student Unionism.
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10.4 |
Monash Property Management |
4.35 – 4.45 |
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Mr Marshall and Mr Pitt will report to members on the restructure of Monash Property Management.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and note Mr Marshall’s and Mr Pitt’s report on the restructure of Monash Property Management.
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10.5 |
Declaration of Pecuniary Interests |
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Attached for noting is a status report from Mr Marshall on the Declaration of Pecuniary Interests.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and note the status report on the Declaration of Pecuniary Interests.
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SMC 3/06/06 Paper to follow |
| 11. |
Reports from Sub-Committees |
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11.1 |
University Integrity Committee |
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11.2 |
Publications Committee |
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| 11. |
Other Business |
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| 12. |
Next meeting |
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The next meeting of the Senior Management Committee is scheduled for 2.15 p.m.
Tuesday 11 July 2006 at the Clayton campus. |
