Meeting 2/97 of the Education Committee was held on Wednesday 19 March 1997 at 10:00 am in the Sir George Lush Room, University Offices, Clayton Campus.
There were present:
Professor PLeP Darvall, Chair
Associate Professor R Alfredson, Engineering
Associate Professor N Cameron, Science
Associate Professor M Evans, Business and Economics
Associate Professor J Hurst, Computing and Information Technology
Professor M King, PhD and Scholarships
Ms T Kovacs (for Mr M Cabrie), MSA
Ms K McGillivray, MUGSU
Professor J Redmond, Art and Design
Professor G Taylor, Medicine
Mr G Tickell, Education
Mr J Welikala, MPA
Associate Professor N White, Arts
In Attendance were:
Ms ER Brooks, Secretariat
Mr R Burnet, Student Services
Ms J Newham, Secretariat
Professor A Sohal, Business and Economics
Professor T Threadgold, Arts
Ms E Wilson, Faculty Registrar, Law
Apologies were received from:
Ms O Cornelius, Academic Registrar
Mr J Poussard, MUSU Inc, Peninsula
Ms B Presutto, MUBSU
Associate Professor L Roller, Pharmacy
Professor CR Williams, Law
Mr M Williams, MUSU, Inc (Caulfield)
Professor W Young, Co-Opted
MINUTES
* 1. STARRED ITEMS
The Committee nominated items 7, 8, 10, 11.2, 14.1.2 and 14.2 to be starred, and then endorsed the recommendations for items other than those starred.
* 2. MINUTES
The Committee approved the Minutes of Meeting 1/97 subject to the following amendment to Minute 15.1.1:
"The Bachelor of Applied Science would have no further intake after 1997. There would be no further transfer into the tagged degrees associated with the Bachelor of Applied Science after 1997, except with the permission of the Dean of the Faculty." (Change underlined; previous minute read ". . . after 1998.")
3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
3.1 Matters requiring Resolution from Meeting 1/97
The Committee noted that there were no matters related to course and subject proposals requiring resolution from Meeting 1/97.
* 3.2 Discipline Statute
Subsequent to Meeting 1/97 of the Education Committee, a submission was received from the student members of the Committee, objecting to the document presented by the University Solicitor's Office.
A submission was also received from the Student Rights Officer regarding this matter.
Further information was attached to the Agenda from the University Solicitor's Office regarding the timeline for submission of draft legislation.
The Committee received and noted the documents submitted from the student members of the Committee, the Student Rights Officer and the University Solicitor's Office regarding Statute 4.1 Discipline, and received a further memorandum from the University Solicitor (Attachment 1 to these Minutes).
The Chair advised the Committee that the matter of the drafting of the Discipline Statute had not been considered in full detail at the previous meeting of the Committee, but that this was in the process of being rectified. A group comprising Mr G Nagtzaam (Student Rights Officer), Mr M Cabrie, Ms T Kovacs, Mr R Wortley, Ms A Lazar and Ms ER Brooks had met on Tuesday 18 March, and had been able to reach agreement regarding a number of matters of concern to the students. A document will be submitted from the Solicitor's Office to Meeting 3/97 of the Education Committee. This document, once endorsed or amended, would then form the basis for the drafting of the revisions to Statute 4.1 - Discipline. The Chair stressed the importance of involving the Solicitor's Office at an early stage when matters of this importance and sensitivity were considered.
4. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM MEETING 2/97 OF THE ACADEMIC BOARD
The Committee noted the items of interest from Meeting 2/97 of the Academic Board, held on 26 February 1997.
5. INFORMATION FROM THE COMMITTEE OF DEANS
The Committee noted the items of interest from Meeting 2/97 of the Committee of Deans, held on 25 February 1997.
* 6. STUDENT ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE POLICY
The Committee
Action/Information: Ms McGillivray, A/Prof R Alfredson, A/Prof J Hurst, ERB
* 7. RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PII GRADE
At Meeting 1/97 it was agreed that the matter of PII grades required further consideration and the development of a specific proposal for consideration by faculties. Associate Professor White, Mr Tickell, and Associate Professor Cameron were asked to form a small working party to develop a recommendation. The recommendation and the memorandum distributed were presented for the information of the Committee.
The Committee discussed expected responses from the Faculties and confirmed its intention to present a policy to the Academic Board in which the abiding principle was that no mark should be altered (eg in order that a student might be deemed to have passed a subject in light of results achieved in other subjects).
It was agreed that the grade in question (described as "PII" in the documents circulated) would be better referred to as "NP", representing "Near Pass", in order to reduce confusion regarding the implications of the grade. It was agreed that the other nomenclature could mislead students and others into believing that there would be a guaranteed right of progression (in terms of prerequisites) and credit towards all degree programs.
As a result of a question raised during the meeting, the Executive Officer provides the following information:
The AVCC does not make recommendation regarding the use or otherwise of grades other than the five common grades (HD,D,C,P and N).
Further discussion of the matter was deferred until responses had been received from faculties after 4 April.
* 8. NEW MARKS AND GRADES RULES
The Manager, Examinations and Certifications Branch provided a document regarding the implementation of the new marks and grades approved by the Academic Board at Meeting 8/96.
Members noted "that examiners should commence using the University's new marks and grades scale for those subjects where teaching concludes, and the determination of final assessment grades commences, on 11 April or later." A member queried whether this would also be the implementation date for postgraduate students (who might submit theses for examination at any time) and it was agreed that the date would be the same for all students regardless of the course in which they were enrolled. The Director, Student Services confirmed that the date of implementation would be recorded on all transcripts issued after the change to the grading scale.
The Committee noted the intention of the Faculty of Education to continue to use the grade "PGO" and referred the information to the Manager, Examinations and Certifications Branch.
In response to a question raised by a member of the Committee, it was agreed that the new grading scale would not affect the University's various rules for admission to honours and graduate programs, as the recommendation accepted as part of the Graduate Studies Policy (reproduced below) refers specifically to the "minimum standard" acceptable for admission or articulation.
"Recommendation 13:
That the University adopt as a minimum standard for admission or articulation to the next level of award be the HIIB or Credit level, averaged over a full time year."
Faculties may need to reconsider the requirements for admission to various programs as a result of the changed scale, and may wish to express the requirements in more detailed form (eg to require an average mark for admission or articulation to the next level of award).
The Committee also clarified that one of the intentions behind the change to the grading scale was to improve the performance of Monash University students in external competition, and that one anticipated result was that the number of High Distinctions awarded would increase. The Committee reaffirmed that the marking system was to remain the same, although the grades assigned to those marks would alter.
Action/Information: Faculty Registrars
* 9. POLICY ON CANCELLATION OF SUBJECTS
The Education Committee established a small working party to prepare a short policy statement on the matter of cancellation of subjects, for submission to the next meeting of the Education Committee, subsequent distribution to faculties for comment, and referral to the Academic Board from Meeting 5/97. Mr J Poussard, Associate Professor M Evans, Mr G Tickell and the Executive Officer would consider the policy statement implemented by the Faculty of Business and Economics regarding its suitability for University-wide use.
Action/Information: Mr J Poussard, A/Prof M Evans, Mr G Tickell, ERB
* 10. AMENDMENT TO REGULATIONS FOR THE FACULTY OF ARTS
The Education Committee agreed to defer further action regarding this matter until further consultation had been undertaken with the Faculty of Arts. Subsequent to the meeting, discussions with the Faculty led to an agreement to revisit this matter at Meeting 4/97.
11. REPORT OF THE DISTANCE EDUCATION AND OPEN LEARNING COMMITTEE
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 2/97 of the Distance Education and Open Learning Committee held on 25 February 1997, noted the proceedings, considered each item requiring action separately for transmission to the Academic Board and noted that Meeting 1/97 had been cancelled
11.1 Quality Assurance in Distance Education and Open Learning Programs
The document "Policy and Procedures for Quality Assurance in Distance Education and Open Learning Programs" was presented to the Committee. It specified the contribution of various centres/departments to Distance Education and Open Learning Programs as at late 1996 and was seen by the Committee as the beginning of an ongoing process in quality improvement.
The Education Committee received and noted the attached document entitled "Policy and Procedures for Quality Assurance in Distance Education and Open Learning Programs" and endorsed it for submission to the Academic Board.
* 11.2 Microcomputer Access Requirements for Distance Education Courses
The Education Committee considered the recommendation of a policy whereby Distance Education students should own or have access to a microcomputer. The Distance Education & Open Learning Committee had agreed that the making of this recommendation would be subject to satisfactory arrangements being made for the University to meet its access and equity obligations by, for example:
The Director, Distance Education Centre, had made a recommendation that a further proviso be added to those agreed previously, namely:
The Education Committee considered the question of whether the University should require all distance education students to own or have access to a microcomputer from the perspective that not all distance education subjects involve the use of a microcomputer. It was agreed that the policy may not be necessary for all distance education courses, or even for all subjects in a particular course.
A student member also pointed out that there were a number of equity and access hurdles which had not been specified in the recommendation, and it was agreed that Ms McGillivray should liaise with Professor J Harris of the DEC to further clarify the equity issues requiring resolution.
It was agreed to defer consideration of this policy until Ms McGillivray had met with Professor Harris, and until staff involved with the teaching of distance education subjects had been more fully consulted.
It was agreed that the intention of the recommendation had been to make it possible for academic staff, if they considered it appropriate for the subjects which they taught, to require distance education students to have reasonable access to microcomputers.
Action/Information: Ms K McGillivray, Prof J Harris, Mr M Simmonds
* 12. AMENDMENT TO MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS OF REFERENCE OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Committee noted that the membership of the Committee had been amended to take into account the disestablishment of the Subfaculty of Nursing.
The Committee further noted that the terms of reference had been amended as a result of the formalising of the interrelationship between the Education Committee and the PhD and Scholarships Committee with regard to course and subject approval for Masters by Research programs.
The Committee endorsed the revised terms of reference and membership of the Education Committee for submission to the Academic Board.
13. FACULTY OF ARTS
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 1/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Arts held on Wednesday 19 February 1997 andconsidered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
Action/Information: Ms C Jordon
* 13.1 New Course Proposal
13.1.1 Bachelor of Arts (Administrative Studies)
This course was proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998on the Gippsland campus in on-campus, distance education and mixed-mode format.
The Education Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Arts (Administrative Studies).
* 13.2 Amendment to Existing Course
13.2.1 Master of Arts - Museum Studies and Cultural Policy stream - change to core subject
This amendment was proposed for introduction from Semester One 1997, and resulted from staff changes.
The Education Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal to amend the Museum Studies and Cultural Policy stream of the existing Master of Arts by replacing the core subject VAM4021 Beyond the Museum: institutions and insurrections with MCM4000/MCM5000 Museums as exhibiting institutions.
13.3 Amendment to Existing Subject
The Faculty of Arts had agreed to recommend the following amendment to an existing subject:
The Committee noted the amendment to an existing subject of the Faculty of Arts as indicated above.
14. FACULTY OF ARTS
The Committee received and noted the memorandum dated 12 February 1997 from the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and considered its contents separately for submission to the Academic Board.
Action/Information: Ms C Jordon
* 14.1 Amendment to Existing Courses
14.1.1 Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences) - amendment to title
This amendment was proposed to take effect from Semester One 1998. Continuing students in the Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences) would be advised to transfer into the retitled course, but would be permitted to take out the award under its existing title if they wished.
No amendments to the structure of the course were proposed.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Arts that the existing Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences) be retitled to become Bachelor of Arts from Semester One 1998.
* 14.1.2 Amendment of double degree titles
As a result of the decision above, a number of double degrees would also require retitling from Semester One 1998.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the retitling of existing double degree courses as follows:
A third course, Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences) / Bachelor of Education (which would become Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education) required further investigation. The Committee deferred referral of this amendment to the Academic Board until advice was provided by the Faculty of Education regarding whether any amendment to the course would be required before it had the same structure as the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education available at the Clayton and Peninsula campuses. (See item 14.2)
Action/Information: Ms A Pilgrim, Mr P Yates
* 14.2 No Further Intake to Existing Courses
As a result of the decision above, there would be no further intake after Semester Two 1997 for a number of existing courses of the Faculty of Arts.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Arts that there be no further intake to the following courses after Semester Two 1997:
The course currently titled Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences) / Bachelor of Education has been held back from referral to the Academic Board until advice is provided by the Faculty of Education regarding whether any amendment to the course would be required before it had the same structure as the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education available at the Clayton and Peninsula campuses. (See item 14.1.1)
Action/Information: Ms A Pilgrim, Mr P Yates
15. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 1/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics held on Wednesday 12 February 1997 and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
Action/Information: Ms A Pilgrim
* 15.1 New Course Proposal
15.1.1 Graduate Certificate in Regional Economic Development
This course was proposed for introduction from Semester Two 1997 on the Gippsland campus by distance education mode.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal to establish a new course, to be titled Graduate Certificate in Regional Economic Development.
* 15.2 Amendments to Existing Courses
15.2.1 Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and Management - additional mode of offer
This amendment was proposed for introduction from Semester Two 1997 to allow students to attempt the course entirely by distance education in addition to the current on-campus mode of offer.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the existing Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and Management by making it available in distance education mode in addition to the current on-campus mode of offer.
15.2.2 Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management - additional mode of offer
This amendment was proposed for introduction from Semester Two 1997 to allow students to attempt the course entirely by distance education in addition to the current on-campus mode of offer.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the existing Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management by making it available in distance education mode in addition to the current on-campus mode of offer.
15.2.3 Master of Public Policy and Management - additional mode of offer
This amendment was proposed for introduction from Semester Two 1997 to allow students to attempt the course entirely by distance education in addition to the current on-campus mode of offer.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the existing Master of Public Policy and Management by making it available in distance education mode in addition to the current on-campus mode of offer.
15.2.4 Graduate Certificate in Electronic Commerce - additional mode of offer and amendment to admission requirements
This amendment was proposed for introduction from Semester Two 1997 to allow students to attempt the course on-campus at either the Berwick or city campuses in addition to the current distance education mode of offer.
The admission requirements would be amended from Semester Two 1997 by the inclusion of a component of industry experience.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the existing Graduate Certificate in Electronic Commerce by making it available on the Berwick and city campuses in addition to the current distance education mode of offer, and by adding a component of industry experience to the entry requirements.
15.2.5 Graduate Diploma in Electronic Commerce - additional mode of offer and amendment to admission requirements
This amendment was proposed for introduction from Semester Two 1997 to allow students to attempt the course on-campus at either the Berwick or city campuses in addition to the current distance education mode of offer.
The admission requirements would be amended from Semester Two 1997 by the inclusion of a component of industry experience.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the existing Graduate Diploma in Electronic Commerce by making it available on the Berwick and city campuses in addition to the current distance education mode of offer, and by adding a component of industry experience to the entry requirements.
15.2.6 Master of Business (Accounting) - amendment to course structure
This amendment was proposed for immediate introduction to accommodate the change to the subject codes in use in the Faculty of Business and Economics from the beginning of 1997.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the course structure of the existing Master of Business (Accounting) as detailed in the document presented.
15.2.7 Master of Practising Accounting - amendment to course structure
This amendment was proposed for immediate introduction to offer a wider choice of electives to students enrolled in the course.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the course structure of the existing Master of Practising Accounting as detailed in the document presented.
15.2.8 Master of Business (Banking and Finance) - amendment to course structure
The Committee noted that this item was withdrawn by the Faculty of Business and Economics.
15.3 New Subject Proposals
Documentation was available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries were attached where available.
15.3.1 GBU9121 Introduction to Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
15.3.2 GBU9122 Introduction to Microeconomic Theory and Policy
15.3.3 GBU9123 Regional Economic Development and Policy
15.3.4 GBU9124 Natural Resources and Environment
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 15.3.1 to 15.3.4 inclusive.
15.4 Amendment to Existing Subjects
The Faculty of Business and Economics had agreed to recommend the following amendments to existing subjects:
The Committee noted the amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Business and Economics as listed above.
15.5 Code of Practice and Associated Guidelines for Fee-Paying Graduate Courses
The Committee received and noted the Code of Practice and Associated Guidelines for Fee-Paying Graduate Courses developed by the Faculty of Business and Economics, and referred the document for information to other Faculties.
Action/Information: Faculty Registrars
15.6 Disestablishment of Subjects
The Faculty of Business and Economics had agreed to recommend the disestablishment of the following subjects and/or alternative codes for subjects (full titles were not made available and typographical errors were intentional):
The Committee noted the disestablishment of the subjects listed above by the Faculty of Business and Economics.
16. FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Committee receive the Report of Meetings 7/96 and 1/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
Action/Information: Mr K Hobbs
* 16.1 Amendments to Existing Courses
16.1.1 Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Computing - amendment to structure
This amendment was proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 and results from changes made to the structure of the Bachelor of Computing in 1996.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology to amend the existing Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Computing as detailed in the document presented.
Action/Information: Ms A Pilgrim
16.1.2 the honours degree of Bachelor of Computing - additional mode of offer
This amendment was proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998, and would allow students to undertake the honours program by distance education in addition to the current on-campus mode of offer.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology to amend the existing honours degree of Bachelor of Computing by making it available in distance education mode in addition to the current on-campus mode of offer.
16.1.3 the honours degree of Bachelor of Computing - Software Development stream - amendment to structure
This amendment was proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology to amend the Software Development stream of the existing honours degree of Bachelor of Computing by allowing students to complete the program by attempting either a 50% research thesis or a 25% applied research project.
16.2 New Subject Proposals
Documentation was available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries were attached where available.
16.2.1 LAR5001 Managing Virtual Libraries
16.2.2 LAR5007 Electronic Publishing
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 16.2.1 to 16.2.2 inclusive.
16.3 Amendment to Existing Subjects
The Faculty of Computing and Information Technology had agreed to recommend the following amendments to existing subjects:
The Committee noted the amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology as listed above.
17. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
The Committee received confirmation from the Associate Dean (Teaching) of the Faculty of Education regarding the accuracy of the draft report of Meeting 1/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Education, and subsequently considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
Action/Information: Mr P Yates
* 17.1 New Course Proposals
17.1.1 Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education
This course was proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 on the Clayton campus.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal to establish a new double degree program, to be titled Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education.
Action/Information: Ms C Jordon
17.1.2 Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education
This course was proposed for introduction from Semester Two 1997 on the Clayton campus.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal to establish a new course, to be titled Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education.
17.2 New Subject Proposals
Documentation was available from the Executive Officer regarding this proposal for perusal by members. The handbook entry was attached.
17.2.1 GEDxxxx Gifted Education: Identification and Programming
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposal listed in item 17.2.1 above.
17.3 Amendment to Existing Subjects
The Faculty of Education had agreed to recommend the following amendments to existing subjects:
The Committee noted the amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Education as listed above.
18. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
The Committee receive the Report of Meeting 1/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering held on 24 February 1997.and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
Action/Information: Mr D Secomb
* 18.1 Amendment to Existing Course
18.1.1 Bachelor of Technology (Computer Studies) - to be discontinued on the Peninsula campus
This amendment was proposed for introduction from Semester One 1997. No intake was made to this course on the Peninsula campus in 1997.
The Committee noted that the course would continue to be made available at the Caulfield campus for the foreseeable future.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Engineering to cease offering subjects for the Bachelor of Technology (Computer Studies) on the Peninsula campus as follows: first year subjects from Semester One 1997, second year subjects from Semester One 1998 and third year subjects from Semester One 1999.
18.1 Minor Amendment to Existing Course
The Faculty of Engineering had agreed to recommend a minor amendment to an existing course as follows:
The Committee noted the minor amendment to an existing course of the Faculty of Engineering as listed above.
19. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
19.1 Amendments to Existing Courses - double degree titles
As a result of the amendment to the title of the Bachelor of Applied Science approved at Education Committee Meeting 1/97 (Minutes 15.1.1 and 15.1.2), the Faculty was required to make the following amendments to the titles of double degrees associated with the Bachelor of Applied Science from Semester One 1998.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the retitling of existing double degree courses as follows:
Action/Information: Dr P Rodan, Ms C Jordon, Ms A Pilgrim, Mr K Hobbs
19.2 No Further Intake to Courses
As a result of the amendment to the title of the Bachelor of Applied Science approved at Education Committee Meeting 1/97 (Minutes 15.1.1 and 15.1.2), the Faculty intends to allow no further intake after Semester Two 1997 to a number of its courses.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science would be advised to contact the Dean of the Faculty if they wish to transfer into one of the courses indicated below.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the advice of the Faculty of Science, given pursuant to the decisions minuted at Education Committee Meeting 1/97 (minutes 15.1.1 and 15.1.2) that there would be no further intake after Semester Two 1997 to the following courses:
Action/Information: Dr P Rodan, Ms C Jordon, Ms A Pilgrim, Mr K Hobbs
20. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
20.1 Quotas - Statutory Requirements
The Committee agreed to establish a working party to consider the matter of Statute 6.1.1 as it related to quotas on subjects. The statute currently dictates that applicants for subjects and courses of the University "shall be selected on the basis of academic merit." The working party, comprising Ms E Wilson (Registrar, Law), Associate Professor N White, Mr G Tickell and one other Faculty Registrar would work with the Executive Officer to consider appropriate amendment of the statute and make a recommendation to the Education Committee.
Action/Information: Ms E Wilson, A/Prof N White, Mr G Tickell, ERB
20.2 Faculty Certificates
The Committee agreed to establish a working party to consider issues related to Faculty Certificates, including the academic level of subjects included in such certificates and the increasing use and possible need for regulation of Faculty Certificates. The working party would comprise Professor T Threadgold, Mr J Welikala and Professor A Sohal.
Action/Information: Prof T Threadgold, Mr J Welikala, Prof A Sohal, ERB
20.3 Mrs A McMillan
The Committee was informed that Mrs A McMillan had passed away that morning, and agreed to send flowers to the family and to express the Committee's deepest sympathy and regret at the loss of a valued colleague and friend. Members were advised of the date and time of the funeral.
Action/Information: ERB
21. NEXT MEETING
The Committee noted that the next Meeting of the Education Committee would be held at 10:00am on Wednesday 7 May 1997. Course and subject proposal submissions for that meeting would be due on or before 9 April; full reports would be due on or before THURSDAY 24 April.
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Professor P LeP Darvall (Interim Chair)
Associate Professor R Alfredson, Engineering
Mr M Cabrie, MSA, Clayton
Associate Professor N Cameron, Science
Associate Professor M Evans, Business and Economics
Associate Professor J Hurst, Computing and Information Technology
Professor M King, PhD and Scholarships Committee
Ms K McGillivray, MUGSU, Gippsland
Mr J Poussard, MUSU Inc, Peninsula
Ms B Presutto, MUBSU, Berwick
Professor J Redmond, Art and Design
Professor L Roller, Pharmacy
Associate Professor G Taylor, Medicine
Mr G Tickell, Education
Mr J Welikala, MPA, Masters
Associate Professor N White, Arts
Mr M Williams, MUSU, Inc, Caulfield
Professor R Williams, Law
Professor B Young, Co-Opted
Vacant, MPA, Graduate Diploma
Vacant, MUPSA
Mr R Burnet, Student Services
Professor A Sohal, Business and Economics
Professor T Threadgold, Arts
Vacant, Pharmacy
Faculty Registrar/Manager (in rotation) - Ms E Wilson, Law
Ms ER Brooks, Secretariat
Attachment 1
MEMORANDUM
To: Ms E R Brooks
Executive Officer
Education Committee
From: Renn Wortley
University Solicitor
Amanda Lazar
Deputy University Solicitor
Date: 18 March 1997
Reference: REW/ab 96/1451
Subject: Revision of Discipline Statute
In writing to the Education Committee on 7 March 1997, the Student Rights Officer requested a meeting with the Solicitor's Office to discuss the recommendations of the Working Party on student discipline, and their incorporation in legislation.
That meeting took place today, attended also by the Convenor of MUFSO, one of the student representatives on Education Committee and yourself.
We were pleased to explain that our memo to the Committee of 28 January was our first chance to comment on the Working Party's report. The questions we asked and the recommendations we made in that memo were very much open for debate by the Committee, and not intended by us to be a substitute for its views. We hoped that clear instructions would emerge to help us begin drafting revised discipline legislation.
The meeting today was very productive. We are now working on a revised paper to submit to the next meeting of the Committee, with recommendations for it to discuss and decide upon. The Student Rights Officer and student members of the Education Committee will have the opportunity to see and respond to that paper in advance of the Committee's meeting on 7 May.
Renn Wortley
University Solicitor
Amanda Lazar
Deputy University Solicitor