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Attendance and apologies |
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Apologies have been received from: Professor Ed Byrne (Professor Leon Piterman to represent), Professor Stephanie Fahey, Associate Professor John Hurst, Mr Reynold Dias, Ms Karen Haywood (Mr Andrew Picouleau to represent) |
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In attendance
Dr Fay Woodhouse, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Campus Co-ordination) (for item 5.4)
Ms Andrea Heyward, Manager, Performance and Planning (for item 10.1)
Mr John Coulson and Mr Justin Audcent, HLB Mann Judd (for item 10.2)
Associate Professor Colleen Lewis (Women's Leadership Shadowing Program)
Mr Peter Batchelor, Chief Operating Officer, Monash Commercial (observer)
Mr John Kearsey, Divisional Director, Donor, Alumni & Community Relations (observer)
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| 2. |
Minutes of Meeting 5/2006 |
pp 1-7
2.20-2.25
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Attached for confirmation are the Minutes of SMC Meeting 5/2006, held on 29 August 2006.
Recommendation
That the Committee confirm the Minutes as an accurate record of the meeting.
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SMC 6/06/01 |
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Matters arising from the Minutes |
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3.1 |
Voluntary Student Unionism (VSU) (item 3.2) |
2.25-2.30 |
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Mr Peter Marshall will report to members on the latest developments in VSU implementation.
Recommendation
That the Committee note Mr Marshall’s advice.
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| 4. |
Vice-Chancellor |
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4.1 |
Vice-Chancellor’s Report |
2.30-2.45 |
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Professor Larkins will report on matters of current interest.
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| 5. |
Strategic Planning and Initiatives |
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5.1 |
University-wide Key Performance Indicators (UKPI) |
pp 8-30
2.45-3.00
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Attached for consideration is the draft 2006 UKPI Report. Professor Merran Evans will introduce this item.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and note the 2006 University-wide Key Performance Indicators Report.
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SMC 6/06/02 |
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5.2 |
Annual Plan |
pp 31-49
3.00-3.15
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Attached for consideration is the draft 2007 University Annual Plan. The Chair will speak to the Plan.
Recommendation
That the Committee endorse the draft 2007 University Annual Plan.
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SMC 6/06/03 |
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5.3 |
World University Rankings |
pp 50-54 |
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Attached for noting is a paper summarising the outcomes of the 2006 Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) World University Rankings.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and note the summary of the THES World University Rankings.
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SMC 6/06/04 |
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5.4 |
Monash Metro Framework |
pp 55-67
3.15-3.30
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Attached for consideration is the Monash Metro Framework Discussion Paper. Professor Phillip Steele will introduce this item. Dr Fay Woodhouse will be in attendance.
Recommendation
That the Committee endorse the Monash Metro Framework.
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SMC 6/06/05 |
| 6. |
Quality Matters
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| 7. |
International
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| 8. |
Education
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| 9. |
Research and Research Training
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| 10. |
Management |
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10.1 |
Staff Attitude Survey |
3.30-3.45 |
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Ms Andrea Heyward and Mr Andrew Picouleau will present to the Committee the results of the post-Staff Survey focus groups.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive the presentation and note Ms Heyward and Mr Picouleau’s advice.
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10.2 |
Shared Services Proposal |
3.45-4.00 |
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SMC Meeting 4/2006 received a report on the establishment of a project to investigate shared services at Monash in line with the Melbourne-Monash Protocol.
Mr Peter Yates will introduce representatives of HLB Mann Judd, who will present to the Committee the findings of the feasibility study into the Shared Services Proposal.
The final report of the Shared Services Feasibility Study will be circulated to members under separate cover.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive the presentation and note Mr Yates’ advice.
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| 11. |
Reports from Sub-Committees |
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11.1 |
University Integrity Committee |
pp 68-74 |
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Attached are the unconfirmed Minutes of Meeting 3/2006 of the University Integrity Committee, held on 9 August 2006.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and note the Minutes of Meeting 3/2006 of the University Integrity Committee.
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SMC 6/06/06 |
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11.2 |
Publications Committee |
pp 75-77 |
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Attached is the Report of Meeting 3/2006 of the Publications Committee, held on 23 August 2006.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and note the Report of Meeting 3/2006 of the Publications Committee.
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SMC 6/06/07 |
| 12. |
Other Business
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| 13. |
Next meeting |
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The next meeting of the Senior Management Committee is scheduled for 2.15 p.m. Tuesday 5 December 2006 at the Clayton campus. |
