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Attendance and apologies |
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Apologies have been received from: Mr David McWaters |
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In attendance
Professor John Langford, Director, University of Melbourne Water Research Centre(item 5.2)
Mr John Tilleard, Consultant, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) (item 5.2)
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 6/2006 |
pp 1-6
2.15-2.20
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Attached for confirmation are the Minutes of SMC Meeting 6/2006, held on 24 October 2006.
Recommendation
That the Committee confirm the Minutes as an accurate record of the meeting.
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SMC 7/06/01 |
| 3. |
Matters arising from the Minutes |
2.20-2.30 |
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3.1 |
Voluntary Student Unionism (VSU) (item 3.1) |
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Mr Peter Marshall will provide an update on the latest developments in VSU implementation.
Recommendation
That the Committee note Mr Marshall’s advice.
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3.2 |
Shared Services Proposal (item 10.2) |
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Members are invited to note that further work on the Report of the Shared Services Feasibility Study is in progress.
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Vice-Chancellor |
2.30-2.50 |
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4.1 |
Vice-Chancellor’s Report |
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Professor Richard Larkins will report on the outcomes from the Council meeting of 4 December 2006 and on other matters of current interest. |
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4.2 |
Review of Committees |
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Professor Larkins will report on the review of the senior management committee structure being considered by VCG.
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| 5. |
Strategic Planning and Initiatives |
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5.1 |
Academic Plan 2006-2010 |
pp 7-55 |
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Attached for noting is the draft Academic Plan to be considered by Council at its meeting of 5 December.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and note the Academic Plan.
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SMC 7/06/02 |
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5.2 |
UniWater |
pp 56-65
2.50-3.10
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Attached for consideration is a Draft Strategy paper proposing the establishment of UniWater.
Professor Edwina Cornish will introduce this item. Professor John Langford and Mr John Tilleard will speak to the Draft Strategy.
Recommendation
That the Committee:
- Receive and note the Draft Strategy paper.
- Support the establishment of UniWater as a hub for water related research across Monash and Melbourne Universities.
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SMC 7/06/03 |
| 6. |
Quality Matters |
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International |
3.10-3.20 |
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Professor Stephanie Fahey will update members on the progress of Monash's developing relationship with China's Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and note Professor Fahey’s advice.
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Education |
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Research and Research Training |
3.20-4.00 |
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9.1 |
Research Quality Framework (RQF) |
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Professor Cornish will report on implementation of the RQF and Monash’s preparations.
Recommendation
That the Committee note Professor Cornish’s advice.
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9.2 |
Research Grants Performance |
Tabled paper |
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Attached is a detailed report on Monash’s Research Grants Performance.
Professor Cornish will introduce this report.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive the Report and note Professor Cornish’s advice.
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SMC 7/06/04 |
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9.3 |
2007 ARC Discovery Applications (confidential) |
pp 66-71 |
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Attached is a paper proposing strategies to assist faculties in improving their performance in attracting ARC Discovery Grants in the next round.
Professor Cornish will introduce this item.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive the 2007 ARC Discovery Applications paper and note Professor Cornish’s advice.
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SMC 7/06/05 |
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9.4 |
Monash Commercial |
pp 72-77 |
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Attached for noting is a progress report to Council on the changes to Monash Commercial’s operations.
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and note the progress report on the changes to Monash Commercial’s operations.
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SMC 7/06/06 |
| 10. |
Management |
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10.1 |
Student Fees Policy and Procedures |
pp 78-104 |
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The revised and reformatted Student Fees Policy and Procedures are attached for approval.
Recommendation
That the Committee approve the revised Fees Policy and Procedures.
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SMC 7/06/07 |
| 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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The next meeting of the Publications Committee is scheduled for 6 December.
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| 12. |
Other Business |
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| 13. |
Next meeting |
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