Meeting 8/96 of the Education Committee will be held on Wednesday 18 December 1996 at 9:00 am in the Sir George Lush Room, University Offices, Clayton Campus.
Apologies: Telephone: 9905 2061; email: Randi.Brooks@adm.monash.edu.au.
11 December 1996 Ms ER Brooks
Executive Officer
AGENDA
* 1. STARRED ITEMS
The Committee should note that certain items have been starred as requiring discussion. Additional items may be starred at the discretion of the Committee.
Recommendation:
That the Committee nominate any additional items to be starred, and then endorse the recommendations for items other than those starred.
* 2. MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting 7/96 held on Wednesday 6 November 1996 have been circulated.
Recommendation:
That the Committee approve the Minutes of Meeting 7/96 as circulated.
3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Attachments 1 and 2 to Minutes 7/96 were inadvertently omitted from the documents circulated to members. They are now submitted for information. (See below)
3.1 Student Academic Grievance Policy
The Student Academic Grievance Policy has been amended in accordance with the
recommendation of the Academic Board: the most recent version is attached.
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Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the document "Student Academic Grievance Policy", inadvertently omitted from Minutes 7/96 (Minute 9).
3.2 Course and Subject Proformas
The documents relating to course and subject approvals procedures, amended according to
the recommendations of the Committee at Meeting 7/96, are attached.
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Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the documents relating to course and subject approvals procedures, inadvertently omitted from Minutes 7/96 (Minute 12.1).
3.3 Name Change - Subject of the Faculty of Business and Economics
As indicated in the Minutes (Minute 14.2.2), the Faculty of Business and Economics has agreed to recommend an alteration to the title of a subject approved at Meeting 7/96, MKTxxxx Database Strategy and Development - to become Marketing Database Strategy and Development.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the amendment to the title of the subject indicated above.
4. EXTRACT FROM MINUTES OF MEETING 8/96 OF THE ACADEMIC BOARD
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Attached is an extract from the unconfirmed Minutes of Academic Board Meeting 8/96, held on 27 November 1996. Items of interest to the Committee and items from the Report of the Education Committee to the Board which were amended or concerning which there was discussion at the Board or its Steering Committee have been included.
Regarding Minute 3.1, the Chief Executive of Monash Mt Eliza has been contacted to resolve issues relating to this matter.
Regarding Minute 5.10, the Committee is asked to extend its congratulations to Professor M King, recipient of the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Postgraduate Supervision.
Regarding Minute 25, the Committee is asked to note that all undergraduate courses intended for offer in 1997 have now had legislation prepared, with the exception of the Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) which was granted an extension of time, as noted in the Minutes of Academic Board Meeting 8/96.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the extract from the unconfirmed Minutes of Academic Board Meeting 8/96 held on 27 November 1996, and the information provided above.
5. INFORMATION FROM THE COMMITTEE OF DEANS
No matters of specific interest to the Education Committee were discussed at Committee of Deans Meetings 14/96 or 15/96, held on 5 November and 26 November respectively.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the information.
* 6. MATTERS RELATING TO THE SOLICITOR'S OFFICE
6.1 Discipline Statute Revisions
As requested in Minute 6.1, Minutes 7/96, the University Solicitor's Office has
provided a memorandum outlining the proposed timeline for the next draft revisions to the
Discipline Statute.
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Recommendation:
That the Committee receive and note the information provided by the University Solicitor regarding the proposed timeline for the next draft revisions to the Discipline Statute.
* 7. AMENDMENT TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE STRUCTURE
This matter was raised at Meeting 7/96, but because a number of members had been obliged to leave the Meeting, it was agreed that discussion of the proposal should be deferred until Meeting 8/96 of the Committee.
This amendment is proposed for introduction in Semester One 1998.
A document is attached (originally presented to Meeting 7/96).
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The proposal (detailed below) would allow for a reduction in subjects permitted to be taken from disciplines not listed in the Schedule of Approved Science Subjects, particularly in Years Two and Three of the course.
The revised structure of the Bachelor of Science is proposed to be as follows:
Year One a minimum of 42 points in subjects from the Schedule of Approved Science Subjects, unless the non-scheduled subjects chosen are in a discipline sequence in which case, a minimum of 36 points from the Schedule (previously 12 points of non-science studies were permitted)
Year Two 48 points in scheduled Science subjects (previously 16 points of non-science studies were permitted)
Year Three 48 points in scheduled Science subjects (previously 24 points of non-science studies were permitted)
The Committee previously discussed the proposal at some length. The argument of the Faculty of Science that the BSc needed to be more structured if it was to claim to qualify people to become scientists, and that students who wished a greater flexibility could apply for transfer to other courses at the conclusion of their first year of study was recognised, but the Committee was concerned that the flexibility of certain degrees (including the Bachelor of Science) should not be removed or reduced without a great deal of consideration. The Committee noted that the proposal had implications for the wider University community, and that it was not necessarily an easy thing for a student to transfer at the beginning of second year to another degree program.
Recommendation:
That the Committee consider the proposal of the Faculty of Science to amend the structure of the Bachelor of Science as detailed above.
* 8. FACULTY PASSES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN "EX-FACULTY" SUBJECTS
Associate Professor N White has queried whether there is a policy or common understanding regarding the fate of students who are enrolled in subjects outside their degree Faculty who may be eligible for a Faculty pass result. This also relates to the issue of PII results where faculties may have differing rules regarding when such grades are to be awarded.
Recommendation:
That the Committee consider whether the degree faculty or the subject faculty has the right to determine which result a student achieves in a particular subject, and develop a statement of policy regarding this matter.
* 9. EFTSU WEIGHTING FOR SUBJECTS
Associate Professor M Evans has prepared a discussion paper for the Committee regarding
the question of EFTSU weighting for subjects. This paper is attached. Additional
information is also attached in the form of an email from Mr CT Vernon.
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Recommendation:
That the Committee receive and consider the paper "EFTSU weighting for subjects", noting the additional information provided by Mr Vernon, and develop a statement of policy.
* 10. VIRTUAL EDUCATION: TEACHING AND LEARNING BY MULTIMEDIA AND DELIVERY VIA THE INTERNET - NEW CHALLENGES FOR ADMINISTRATORS
A document is attached. This paper was presented to an AITEA Conference in Perth in
1996.
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It has been proposed that a seminar be scheduled in February or March 1997, to consider the issues of internet and multi-university degree programs.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive and note the paper "Virtual Education: Teaching and Learning by Multimedia and Delivery via the Internet - New Challeges for Administrators", and note the advice that a seminar regarding these and other issues has been tentatively scheduled for February or March 1997. This matter is also to be referred to the Distance Education and Open Learning Committee, and members of both Committees are asked for input to the seminar.
11. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
The Report of Meeting 5/96 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics held
on 17 October 1996 is attached.
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Recommendation
That Education Committee receive the Report of Meeting 5/96 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics held on 17 October 1996, note the proceedings and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
* 11.1 New Course Proposals
11.1.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1997, as a part-time course available on the Caulfield campus.
A document is attached.
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Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal to establish a new course, to be titled Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing.
11.1.2 Master of Marketing
The Faculty of Business and Economics has foreshadowed a course to be titled Master of
Marketing, which would be a new cumulative specialist Masters degree. This course would
first be made available to students in Semester One 1999.
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A draft handbook entry is attached.
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Due to the potential for confusion with the existing Master of Marketing (see item 11.2.1), the proposal for this course will not be formally placed before the Committee at this time. It is important that the intention of the Faculty is noted, however, because students enrolling in the Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing may wish to proceed to the higher level course in time.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the intention of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a course, to be made available in 1999, which will be submitted for approval no later than June 1998.
* 11.2 Amendments to Existing Courses
11.2.1 Master of Marketing - amendment to structure and change of title
This amendment is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1997, and there will be no further intake of students into the existing Master of Marketing. Students currently enrolled will be encouraged to take out the award under its new name, Master of Business (Marketing). The newly titled award will be substantially restructured. A comparative chart is attached.
A document is attached.
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Recommendation:
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That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the structure of the existing Master of Marketing as detailed in the document presented and to amend the title of the award so that it becomes Master of Business (Marketing).
11.2.2 Graduate Diploma in Retail and Wholesale Management - amendment to structure
This amendment is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1997.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the structure of the Graduate Diploma in Retail and Wholesale Management by replacing the subject MGM9761 Strategic Planning and Management with the subject MKT9251 Case Studies in Strategy.
11.2.3 Master of Management (Operations Systems) - amendment to title
This amendment is proposed for immediate introduction, as it is a correction of a typographical error. The change of name was approved at Education Committee Meeting 4/96, Minute 11.2.3.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to correct the title of the existing Master of Management (Operations Systems) so that it becomes Master of Management (Operations Management) and to delete all reference to the erroneous title approved previously.
11.2.4 Bachelor of Business / Diploma in Hospitality Management - to be offered on an additional campus
This amendment is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1997. The amendment would allow the course to be offered on the Gippsland campus in conjunction with the East Gippsland Institute of TAFE, in addition to its current availability on the Berwick campus with the Casey College of TAFE.
A document is attached.
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Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to offer the Bachelor of Business / Diploma in Hospitality Management on the Gippsland campus in conjunction with the East Gippsland Institute of TAFE, in addition to its availability at the Berwick campus in conjunction with the Casey College of TAFE.
11.2.5 Bachelor of Business - addition of Accounting major (Berwick campus)
This amendment is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1997, and would affect all Bachelor of Business combined courses available at the Berwick campus.
A document is attached.
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Recommendation:
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That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics that the Bachelor of Business available at the Berwick campus be amended by the establishment of a new major sequence in Accounting.
11.2.6 Bachelor of Business - addition of Marketing major (Berwick campus)
This amendment is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1997, and would affect all Bachelor of Business combined courses available at the Berwick campus.
A document is attached.
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Recommendation:
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That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics that the Bachelor of Business available at the Berwick campus be amended by the establishment of a new major sequence in Marketing.
11.3 New Subject Proposals
Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries are attached where available.
11.3.1 GBU3602 Information Law
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11.3.2 AAF3250 Financial Aspects of Business Taxation
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Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 11.3.1 to 11.3.2 inclusive.
11.4 Amendments to Existing Subjects
The Faculty of Business and Economics has agreed to recommend the amendments to existing subjects as follows:
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Business and Economics as listed above.
11.5 Disestablishment of Subjects
The Faculty of Business and Economics has agreed to recommend the disestablishment of the following subjects and/or alternative codes for subjects:
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the disestablishment of the subjects listed above by the Faculty of Business and Economics.
* 11.6 Review of Graduate Courses
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics recommends to Education Committee that it approve the recommendations of the Graduate Courses Review Group. Each recommendation should be considered separately.
A document is attached.
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Recommendation:
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That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board each of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Graduate Courses Review Group of the Faculty of Business and Economics.
11.7 Monash University Grading Scale
This matter was considered at Meeting 7/96 of the Education Committee.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note that this matter was considered at Meeting 7/96.
11.8 Quotas for subjects in 1997
See item 15.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the information.
* 11.9 Policy on cancellation of subjects
The Faculty has developed a Faculty policy on the cancellation of subjects.
A document is attached.
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Recommendation:
That the Committee approve for submission to the Academic Board the policy of the Faculty of Business and Economics on the cancellation of subjects.
12. MONASH MT ELIZA BUSINESS SCHOOL
The Monash Mt Eliza Business School has forwarded three subject proposals for consideration. Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members.
12.1.1 XXXXXXX Economics and Competitive Analysis
12.1.2 XXXXXXX Managing for Sustainable Development
12.1.3 XXXXXXX 21st Century Leadership
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 12.1.1 to 12.1.3 inclusive.
13. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
The Report of Meeting 5/96 of the Board of the Faculty of Education is attached.
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Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 5/96 of the Board of the Faculty of Education and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
13.1 New Subject Proposals
13.1.1 EDFxxxx Achieving Quality in Teaching
13.1.2 EDFxxxx Research in Music Education
13.1.3 EDCxxxx Improving the Quality of Schools
13.1.4 EDCxxxx Lifelong Learning
13.1.5 EDPxxxx School Effectiveness and School Improvement: A Comparative Review
13.1.6 EDCxxxx How Learners Learn
13.1.7 EDCxxxx How Teachers Teach
13.1.8 EDCxxxx Beyond the Classroom
13.1.9 EDCxxxx The Teacher's World
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 13.1.1 to 13.1.9 inclusive.
14. VICTORIAN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
* 14.1 New Course Proposals
14.1.1 Bachelor of Pharmacy / Bachelor of Commerce
The Victorian College of Pharmacy, at its meeting 3/96, endorsed the proposal to establish a new double degree, to be titled Bachelor of Pharmacy / Bachelor of Commerce. The representative of the Faculty of Business and Economics will advise the Education Committee at the meeting of that Faculty's decision regarding this proposed course.
This course is proposed for offer from Semester One 1998, on the Parkville and Clayton campuses in turn.
A document is attached.
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Recommendation:
That the Committee, subject to the endorsement of the Faculty of Business and Economics of the proposal, endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal to establish a new double degree, to be titled Bachelor of Pharmacy / Bachelor of Commerce.
14.1.2 Master of Computational Chemistry
The Victorian College of Pharmacy, at its meeting 3/96, endorsed the proposal to establish a course, to be titled Master of Computational Chemistry.
This course is proposed for offer from Semester One 1997, as a multimode (distance education/on campus) course. The distance education component will be completed over the Internet and the on-campus component at the Parkville campus.
A document is attached.
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Dr E Lloyd has been invited to attend the meeting to provide additional information regarding this new type of course.
The proposal includes reference to a number of units (subjects), which have not been presented in the usual format for approval. At this stage, therefore, the subjects (units) are not being considered for approval. These will be presented, in the usual style, to a later meeting of the Committee.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal to establish a new degree, to be titled Master of Computational Chemistry.
* 15. SUBJECT QUOTA APPROVALS FOR 1997
As a result of a decision taken late in 1994 by the Education Committee (Minute 8, Meeting 6/94), the Education Committee has the responsibility to investigate subject quota proposals and report on these annually to the Academic Board.. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor is authorised to approve the recommended quotas after investigation by the Education Committee.
In order to investigate quota applications, the Committee agreed to request from faculties the following information:
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the information.
15.1 Quota Submission from the Faculty of Business and Economics
The Faculty of Business and Economics has recommended a preferential system for allocating places in its subjects. However, the Faculty has not yet submitted quota statements to the Committee "in the usual format" as requested by the Education Committee at Meeting 7/96.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note that the Faculty must submit a quota statement to Meeting 8/96 of the Education Committee in order to establish quotas on its subjects in 1997.
15.2 Quota Submission from the Faculty of Engineering
The Faculty has advised that it intends to provide a submission prior to Meeting 8/96 of the Education Committee.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note that the Faculty must submit a quota statement to Meeting 8/96 of the Education Committee in order to establish quotas on its subjects in 1997.
* 16. HONOURS POLICY
A document will be circulated separately.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive and note the document relating to the honours policy.
* 17. MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
A number of members are retiring at the conclusion of 1996.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the resignation of members identified at the Meeting.
* 18 NEXT MEETING
The next Meeting of the Education Committee will be held on Wednesday 5 February 1997. Course and subject proposal submissions for that meeting are due on or before 8 January; full reports are due on or before 24 January.
It is very important that all final submissions include a report or draft report from the Faculty Board. Please DO NOT staple proposals or submit double sided copies. Submissions should be electronically delivered where possible, or hand delivered.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the information above.
Professor R J Pargetter (Chairman)
Associate Professor R Alfredson, Engineering
Ms H Anderson, MUGSU, Gippsland
Mr J Beggs, MUSU, Inc, Caulfield
Associate Professor N Cameron, Science
Ms B L Chew, MPA, Masters
Associate Professor M Evans, Business and Economics
Mr M Hamilton, MUBS, Berwick
Mr D Imber, MSA, Clayton
Professor M King, PhD and Scholarships Committee
Ms S Langford-Jones, MUSU Inc, Peninsula
Mrs A McMillan, Computing and Information Technology
Associate Professor S McNicol, Law
Professor J Redmond, Art and Design
Professor L Roller, Pharmacy
Associate Professor G Taylor, Medicine
Mr G Tickell, Education
Mr J Welikala, MPA, Graduate Diploma
Associate Professor N White, Arts
Professor B Young, Co-Opted
Vacant, MUPSA
Mr R Burnet, Student Services
Professor T Hore, PDC
Professor C Raper, Pharmacy
Professor A Sohal, Business and Economics
Professor J Whitelaw, Arts
Faculty Registrar/Manager (in rotation) - Mr P Yates
Ms ER Brooks, Secretariat