Meeting 5/97 of the Education Committee will be held on Wednesday 13 August 1997 at 10:00 am in the Sir George Lush Room, University Offices, Clayton Campus.
Apologies: Telephone: 9905 9001; email: Randi.Brooks@adm.monash.edu.au.
5 August 1997
Ms ER Brooks Executive Officer
Members having a direct commercial or financial interest in any item before this meeting must declare that interest to the Chair via the Committee Secretary prior to consideration of the item, and must not take part in a vote on any matter concerning it.
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.
All items related to course approval and amendment have been starred for the attention 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 4/97 held on Wednesday 2 July 1997 have been circulated.
Recommendation:
That the Committee approve the Minutes of Meeting 4/97 as circulated.
3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
3.1 Matters requiring Resolution from Meeting 2/97
The matters relating to course proposals raised in items 14.1.2 and 14.2 as requiring response from the Faculty of Education have not yet been resolved.
Recommendation:
That the Committee request that the Faculty of Education provide information to finalise these matters.
3.2 Matters requiring Resolution from Meeting 4/97
Some matters were withheld by Faculties after Meeting 4/97 was concluded, because one or more people had concerns relating to the proposals. These were identified in the Minutes of that meeting. The items are now re-presented individually for the attention of the Committee. Certain matters have been reworded for this meeting.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note that each item withheld from approval at Meeting 4/97 will be re-considered individually, and that some items are presented differently at this meeting.
3.2.1 Masters Qualifying
This is a proposal to establish a course, to be called Masters Qualifying when entered into the MUSIS system, but from which students would either transfer into a Masters course of the Faculty of Arts or exiting students would be granted a Graduate Diploma of Arts (which award previously existed in the Statutes and Regulations, and which would need to be revived). Some amendment to the Regulations for the Graduate Diploma of Arts would be required.
If in the future students then wished to recommence a Masters course, and had satisfied the entry requirements for the particular Masters course which they wished to attempt, they would be permitted to do so.
A memorandum from the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) of the Faculty of Arts is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish a course to be titled for MUSIS purposes only Masters Qualifying, and from which students would either enter one of the Masters courses of the Faculty of Arts, or would exit from the course with a Graduate Diploma of Arts.
3.2.2 Diploma in Languages
The proposal was to be reconsidered after the report of the Working Party on Diploma courses had reached a recommendation regarding the availability of Diplomas at Monash. This working party has not yet made such a recommendation.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note that this item is to be held over for a future meeting of the Committee.
3.2.3 the honours degree of Bachelor of Communications
This proposal was withdrawn before Meeting 4/97, and no further communication regarding the proposal has been received. Advice from members is requested regarding the withdrawal of this proposal, and whether it should now be considered for implementation.
Recommendation:
That the Committee determine, after advice from members, whether this proposal should be considered at this time.
3.2.4 Masters Qualifying - English stream
This stream is proposed for introduction in Semester One 1998, on the Clayton campus.
See also item 3.2.1.
A document is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish a new stream in English in the existing Masters Qualifying.
3.2.5 Masters Qualifying - History stream
This stream is proposed for introduction in Semester One 1998, on the Clayton campus.
See also item 3.2.1.
A document is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish a new stream in History in the existing Masters Qualifying.
3.2.6 Masters Qualifying - Bioethics stream
This stream is proposed for introduction in Semester One 1998, on the Clayton campus.
See also item 3.2.1.
A document is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish a new stream in Bioethics in the existing Masters Qualifying.
4. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM MEETING 5/97 OF THE ACADEMIC BOARD
A document is attached. The Committee is referred particularly to items 18.3.4 and 18.4.14 of the extract.
Regarding item 18.3.4, a document prepared by the Faculty of Education is attached. Members should consider this document, and determine whether to recommend the course for approval to the Academic Board.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the items of interest from Meeting 5/97 of the Academic Board, held on 23 July 1997, in particular items 18.3.4 and 18.4.14 of the extract; and consider the additional documentation submitted by the Faculty of Education in reference to item 18.3.4.
5. FACULTY CERTIFICATES WORKING PARTY
Faculties were requested to make comment regarding a memorandum circulated sfter Meeting 4/97 of this Committee. A copy of that memorandum is attached, as are the responses from Faculties received to date. These were submitted by the Faculties of Business and Economics, Computing and Information Technology and Science, and the Victorian College of Pharmacy.
Recommendation:
That the Committee consider the information prepared by the Faculties and defer decision regarding the matter until all Faculties have responded and the Working party has reconvened to discuss the submissions.
6. POLICY ON CANCELLATION OF SUBJECTS
The University Solicitor's office has considered the statement prepared at the conclusion of the previous meeting and recommended that it be amended.
The memorandum submitted by the University Solicitor's Office is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the following policy statement regarding cancellation of subjects:
7. COURSE AND SUBJECT DEFINITIONS
A document is attached whioch has been prepared by the Executive Officer, describing the current definitions of courses, streams, subjects, etc. Aslso attached are the latest versions of the course and subject approval documents. Members are invited to comment on these documents, prior to their circulation.
Recommendation:
That the Committee discuss the attached documentation.
8. COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
The newly established College of Art and Design has submitted two reports for the consideration of the Committee.
All documentation related to the new courses and subjects is included in the bound volume (circulated separately from the Agenda) entitled "Directions for the Future and Proposals for new Courses and Subjects".
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Reports of Meetings 3/97 and 4/97 of the College Board of the College of Art and Design, held on 9 July and 29 July respectively, and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
8.1 New Course Proposals
8.1.1 Bachelor of Applied Arts
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Caulfield campus.
It would replace the existing Bachelor of Arts (Ceramic Design) and Bachelor of Arts (Craft).
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the College of Art and Design to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Applied Arts.
8.1.2 the honours degree of Bachelor of Applied Arts
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Caulfield campus.
It would replace the existing honours degree of Bachelor of Arts (Ceramic Design) and honours degree of Bachelor of Arts (Craft).
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the College of Art and Design to establish a new course, to be titled the honours degree of Bachelor of Applied Arts.
8.1.3 Bachelor of Design
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Caulfield campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the College of Art and Design to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Design.
8.1.4 the honours degree of Bachelor of Design
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Caulfield campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the College of Art and Design to establish a new course, to be titled the honours degree of Bachelor of Design.
8.1.5 Bachelor of Fine Art
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Caulfield campus.
It would replace the existing Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art).
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the College of Art and Design to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Fine Art.
8.1.6 the honours degree of Bachelor of Fine Art
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Caulfield campus.
It would replace the existing honours degree of Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art).
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the College of Art and Design to establish a new course, to be titled the honours degree of Bachelor of Fine Art.
8.1.7 Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Caulfield campus.
It would replace the existing Bachelor of Technology (Industrial Design).
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the College of Art and Design to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design).
8.1.8 Bachelor of Industrial Design
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Caulfield campus.
It would replace the existing honours degree of Bachelor of Technology (Industrial Design).
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the College of Art and Design to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Industrial Design.
8.1.9 Bachelor of Interior Architecture
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Caulfield campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the College of Art and Design to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Interior Architecture.
8.1.10 Bachelor of Visual Arts
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Caulfield campus.
It would replace the existing Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts).
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the College of Art and Design to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Visual Arts.
8.1.11 the honours degree of Bachelor of Visual Arts
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Caulfield campus.
It would replace the existing honours degree of Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts).
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the College of Art and Design to establish a new course, to be titled the honours degree of Bachelor of Visual Arts.
8.1.12 Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Caulfield campus.
It would replace the existing Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design).
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the College of Art and Design to establish a new course, to be titled Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication).
8.1.13 the honours degree of Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Caulfield campus.
It would replace the existing honours degree of Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design).
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the College of Art and Design to establish a new course, to be titled the honours degree of Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication).
8.2 No Further Intake to Courses
The College of Art and Design has recommended that there be no further intake to the following courses after Semester Two 1997:
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the advice of the College of Art and Design that there will be no further intake to the courses listed above after Semester Two 1997, and that the courses will be disestablished once the final students enrolled have graduated or transferred.
8.3 New Subject Proposals
Documentation is included in the separate bound volume distributed separately from the Agenda. Only those subjects indicated here are to be considered for approval at this stage.
8.3.1 APA1201 Ceramic design materials and technology 1
8.3.2 APA1202 Ceramic design materials and technology 2
8.3.3 APA1101 Ceramic practice and theory 1
8.3.4 APA1102 Ceramic practice and theory 2
8.3.5 APA1404 Glass design
8.3.6 APA1405 Glass engraving
8.3.7 APA1406 Glass materials and technology 1
8.3.8 APA1407 Glass materials and technology 2
8.3.9 APA1301 Glass practice and theory 1
8.3.10 APA1302 Glass practice and theory 2
8.3.11 APA1601 Jewellery/metals design 1
8.3.12 APA1602 Jewellery/metals design 2
8.3.13 APA1603 Jewellery/metals materials and technology 1
8.3.14 APA1604 Jewellery/metals materials and technology 2
8.3.15 APA1501 Jewellery/metals practice and theory 1
8.3.16 APA1502 Jewellery/metals practice and theory 2
8.3.17 APA1701 Wood practice and theory 1
8.3.18 APA1702 Wood practice and theory 2
8.3.19 DGN1101 Design studio 1
8.3.20 DGN1102 Design studio 2
8.3.21 DIS2902 3D design and visualisation
8.3.22 DIS2501 Digital art 1
8.3.23 DIS2502 Digital art 2
8.3.24 DIS1101 Digital imaging 1
8.3.25 DIS1102 Digital imaging 2
8.3.26 DIS1906 Imaging for multimedia
8.3.27 DWG1101 Drawing 1A (Applied Arts)
8.3.28 DWG1201 Drawing 1B (Fine Art/Visual Arts)
8.3.29 DWG1301 Drawing 1C (Industrial Design)
8.3.30 DWG1401 Drawing 1D (Visual Communication)
8.3.31 DWG1102 Drawing 2A (Applied Arts)
8.3.32 DWG1202 Drawing 2B (Fine Art/Visual Arts)
8.3.33 DWG1402 Drawing as visual language
8.3.34 FNA0106 Introduction to Painting/Drawing 1
8.3.35 FNA0206 Introduction to Painting/Drawing 2
8.3.36 FNA1301 Painting 1B
8.3.37 FNA1302 Painting 1C
8.3.38 FNA1303 Painting 2B
8.3.39 FNA1304 Painting 2C
8.3.40 FNA1201 Painting studio 1
8.3.41 FNA1202 Painting studio 2
8.3.42 FNA1501 Printmaking 1B
8.3.43 FNA1502 Printmaking 1C
8.3.44 FNA1503 Printmaking 2B
8.3.45 FNA1504 Printmaking 2C
8.3.46 FNA1401 Printmaking studio 1
8.3.47 FNA1402 Printmaking studio 2
8.3.48 FNA1701 Sculpture 1B
8.3.49 FNA1702 Sculpture 1C
8.3.50 FNA1703 Sculpture 2B
8.3.51 FNA1704 Sculpture 2C
8.3.52 FNA1601 Sculpture studio 1
8.3.53 FNA1602 Sculpture studio 2
8.3.54 FNA1901 Tapestry 1B
8.3.55 FNA1902 Tapestry 1C
8.3.56 FNA1903 Tapestry 2B
8.3.57 FNA1904 Tapestry 2C
8.3.58 FNA1801 Tapestry studio 1
8.3.59 FNA1802 Tapestry studio 2
8.3.60 IAR1402 Communication methods and media (Interior Architecture)
8.3.61 IAR1101 Design studio 1 (Interiors)
8.3.62 IAR1102 Interior architecture studio 2
8.3.63 IAR1301 Services A
8.3.64 IAR1304 Structures A
8.3.65 IAR1410 Technical communication and drawing
8.3.66 IDE1101 Design Studio 1 (Industrial Design)
8.3.67 IDE1808 Geometry and mechanics for industrial design
8.3.68 IDE1102 Industrial design studio 2
8.3.69 IDE1809 Mechanics for industrial design
8.3.70 IDE1501 Modelmaking and workshop practice 1
8.3.71 IDE2601 Product drawing 1
8.3.72 PHO1101 Photomedia 1
8.3.73 PHO1102 Photomedia 2
8.3.74 PPR1103 Effective communication
8.3.75 TAD1101 History of pre-industrial art and design
8.3.76 TAD4503 Research methods in art and design
8.3.77 TAD4501 Research methods in design
8.3.78 TAD4504 Research seminar in art and design
8.3.79 TAD4502 Research seminar in design
8.3.80 TAD1102 Visual culture and media of the industrial age
8.3.81 VCO1403 Design Studio 1 (Visual Communication)
8.3.82 VCO1101 Graphic design studio 1
8.3.83 VCO1102 Graphic design studio 2
8.3.84 VCO1201 Illustration 1
8.3.85 VCO1301 Typographic studies 1
8.3.86 VIS1101 Visual arts studio 1
8.3.87 VIS1102 Visual arts studio 2
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 8.3.1 to 8.3.87 inclusive.
8.4 Disestablishment of Subjects
The College of Art and Design will, in due course, recommend to the Education Committee, the disestablishment of first year subjects and/or codes for subjects. Subsequent year subjects will be progressively disestablished on a yearly basis.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee note the information.
9. FACULTY OF ARTS
The Report of Meeting 4/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Arts held on 30 July 1997 is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 4/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Arts, note the proceedings and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
9.1 Cross-Faculty Honours Programs
Recommendation:
That the Committee consider the matter of honours programs taken across two faculties, with a view to preparing a discussion paper.
9.2 Report on Use of NP Grades
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the following advice from the Faculty of Arts regarding their use of the new grade "NP":
That the Education Committee note that Faculty Board approved an amendment to the Faculty Undergraduate degree regulations as follows:
"that except where the Faculty Board in any particular case otherwise determines, one subject in which the near pass (NP) has been awarded may be counted towards a degree"
Education Committee is also invited to note that Faculty Board approved the following uses of the NP:
"That:
9.3 Major Amendments to Course
9.3.1 Bachelor of Music - amendment to structure
This amendment is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to amend the structure of the existing Bachelor of Music as detailed in the document attached.
9.4 New Subject Proposals
Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries are attached.
9.4.1 VSA1000 Introduction to Visual Culture: Back to the Future
9.4.2 MUS2020 Practical Music Skills
9.4.3 JWC2040/JWC3040 Judaism and Modernity
9.4.4 JWC2130/JWC3130 Jewish Philosophy in Context
9.4.5 GSC3413 Communications Industries
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 9.4.1 to 9.4.5 inclusive.
9.5 Minor Amendments to Existing Courses and Amendments to Existing Subjects
The Faculty of Arts has agreed to recommend minor amendments to existing courses and amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the minor amendments to existing courses and amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Arts as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
9.6 Disestablishment of Subjects
The Faculty of Arts has recommended the disestablishment of undergraduate subjects as detailed in the document presented.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee note the information.
9.7 Entry Requirements for Graduate Courses
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee approve the following entry requirements for Faculty Certificates and Masters by Coursework programs:
Minimum entry requirements for a Faculty Certificate
Applicants should have either
A. a Bachelor's degree or the equivalent
or
B relevant professional experience
The entry requirements for candidates in Category B are a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at a senior level; evidence of which must accompany the candidate's application for entry into the program. In addition to this the following information must also be presented:
The evidence must accompany the candidate's application for entry.
The following may also be taken into account for applicants in Category B.
Relevant publications
Community service at senior level
Other relevant qualifications
In some programs, such as Music, Drama and Performance, interviews, auditions and/or tests as prescribed by the Department or Centre may also be required.
Notwithstanding the above, the Faculty may admit a candidate who has qualifications and experience which in the opinion of the faculty board are a suitable preparation for the candidate's proposed field of study.
Minimum entry requirements for Masters by coursework programs
A an Honours degree or Masters qualifying in a relevant discipline, with a minimum grade of H2B; or
B. a Graduate or Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant discipline with grades of at least credit average; or
C. a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with credit grades in the third part of the major or in the last year of the degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience at a senior level; evidence of which must accompany the candidate's application for entry into the program. In addition to this the following information must also be presented:
This evidence must accompany the candidate's application for entry.
The following may also be taken into account for applicants in Category B:
Relevant publications
Community service at senior level
Other relevant qualifications
In some programs, such as Music, Drama and Performance, interview, auditions and/or tests as prescribed by the Department or Centre may also be required.
Notwithstanding the above, the Faculty may admit a candidate who has qualifications and experience which in the opinion of the faculty board are a suitable preparation for the candidate's proposed field of study.
9.8 RESTRUCTURE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES COURSES
The documents received from the Faculty of Arts were not fully clear on the recommendations to be made under this section. Further documentation will be provided as soon as possible.
10. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
The Report of Meeting 3/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 3/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics, note the proceedings and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
10.1 Disestablishment of Course
The Faculty of Business and Economics has recommended that the Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing be disestablished immediately. There are no current enrolments in the course.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the advice of the Faculty of Business and Economics that the course Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing is to be disestablished immediately.
10.2 Major amendments to Existing Courses
10.2.1 Bachelor of Business (Accounting) - change to compulsory subject
The Faculty has proposed that this change take effect immediately.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposed change to a compulsory subject for the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) as detailed in the document attached.
10.2.2 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce (tagged) degrees - course requirement information - Incorporation of new departments
The Faculty of Business and Economics has recommended amendment to the course requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance), Bachelor of Commerce (Business Statistics) and Bachelor of Commerce (Management) to take into account the two new departments included in the teaching program on the Clayton campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics that the course information for the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce (tagged) degrees be amended to allow for the inclusion of two new departments in the teaching program on the Clayton campus.
10.3 New Subject Proposals
Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries are attached.
10.3.1 MGF5xxx International Management
10.3.2 MGF5xxx International Business Strategy
10.3.3 MGF5xxx Strategic Human Resource Management
10.3.4 MGF9xxx International Business Theory and Practice
10.3.5 MKC2xxx Buyer Behaviour in Marketing
10.3.6 MKC2xxx Marketing Decision Support Systems
10.3.7 MKC3xxx Marketing Implementation
10.3.8 MKC3xxx Strategic Issues in Marketing
10.3.9 ECM2500/MKC2500 Marketing Research Analysis
10.3.10 ECM3500/MKC3500 Survey Data Analysis
10.3.11 MGC2xxx Principles of Strategic Management
10.3.12 MGC2xxx Business and Government
10.3.13 MGC2xxx Quality Management
10.3.14 MGC3xxx International Human Resource Management
10.3.15 MGC3xxx Equity, Diversity and Participation
10.3.16 MGC3xxx Management in Small and Medium sized Enterprises
10.3.17 MGC3xxx Management pre-honours
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 10.3.1 to 10.3.17 inclusive.
10.4 Minor Amendments to Existing Courses and Amendments to Existing Subjects
The Faculty of Business and Economics has agreed to recommend minor amendments to existing courses and amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the minor amendments to existing courses and amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Business and Economics as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
11. FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Report of Meeting 3/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, held on 25 June 1997 is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 3/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
11.1 Major amendments to Existing Courses
11.1.1 Bachelor of Digital Systems - changes to electronics subjects
This amendment is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology to amend the structure of the existing Bachelor of Digital Systems as detailed in the documents presented.
11.2 New Subject Proposals
Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries are attached.
11.2.1 GCO1851 Computing Systems and Applications
11.2.2 GCO4020 Advanced Object-Oriented idioms in C++
11.2.3 DGS1230 Introduction to Electronics
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 11.2.1 to 11.2.3 inclusive.
11.3 Minor Amendments to Existing Courses and Amendments to Existing Subjects
The Faculty of Computing and Information Technology has agreed to recommend minor amendments to existing courses and amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the minor amendments to existing courses and amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
12. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
The Report of Meeting 3/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Education is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 3/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Education and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
12.1 New Course Proposals
12.1.1 Graduate Certificate in Bilingual / Immersion Education
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Clayton campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Education to establish a new course, to be titled Graduate Certificate in Bilingual / Immersion Education.
12.1.2 Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Clayton campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Education to establish a new course, to be titled Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Languages Other Than English (LOTE).
12.1.3 Graduate Diploma in Bilingual / Immersion Education
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Clayton campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Education to establish a new course, to be titled Graduate Certificate in Bilingual / Immersion Education.
12.2 Major amendments to Existing Courses
12.2.1 Master of Education - change to permit coursework program
The Faculty has proposed that this amendment take effect from Semester One 1998.
The coursework version of the Master of Education would permit studies in various areas of specialisation. These specialisations would be listed on the degree testamur.
The Faculty will submit their proposal for an amended degree testamur as soon as possible.
The specialisations proposed for 1998 are:
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposed amendment to the existing Master of Education, to permit it to be undertaken as a coursework degree with specialisations as detailed above.
12.3 No Further Intake to Courses
The Faculty of Education has recommended that there be no further intake to the following courses after Semester Two 1997:
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the advice of the Faculty of Education that there will be no further intake to the courses listed above after Semester Two 1997, and that the courses will be disestablished once the final students enrolled have graduated or transferred.
12.4 New Subject Proposals
Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries are attached.
12.4.1 GECxxxx Sport and Resource Recreation 1
12.4.2 GECxxxx Sport and Resource Recreation 2
12.4.3 GEC2102 Teaching & Curriculum Studies: Studies of Society and Environment and Science
12.4.4 GEC1402/GEC2902 Curriculum Development
12.4.5 GEC1403/2903 Philosophy in Education
12.4.6 GEC2904 Historical Perspective in Australian Education
12.4.7 GEC4518 Children's Literature
12.4.8 GEC2860 Teachers/Trainers, work and workplace change
12.4.9 GED3908 Schools for Tomorrow
12.4.10 GED3847 Theory and Principles of Bilingual/immersion education
12.4.11 GED3848 Establishing, Maintaining and evaluating an immersion program
12.4.12 GED3849 Developing materials for content-based teaching in LOTE
12.4.13 GED3850 The classroom and the bilingual/immersion teacher
12.4.14 GED2858 Human Resource Development: enterprise case study
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 12.4.1 to 12.4.14 inclusive.
12.5 Minor Amendments to Existing Courses and Amendments to Existing Subjects
The Faculty of Education has agreed to recommend minor amendments to existing courses and amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the minor amendments to existing courses and amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Education as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
13. FACULTY OF LAW
The Faculty of Law has advised that a number of items are to be considered by the Education Committee. No report from the Faculty Board has been submitted at this stage.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note that the Faculty of Law has sent the following items for consideration.
13.1 Major Amendments to Existing Courses
13.1.1 Graduate Diploma in Law - addition of specialisations to transcripts and testamurs
This amendment is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Clayton campus and in city locations.
Initially, the specialisations to be recorded on transcripts and testamurs will be:
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Law to amend the existing Graduate Diploma in Law so that its specialisations may be added to the transcripts and testamurs recieved by the students.
13.1.2 Master of Laws - addition of specialisations to transcripts and testamurs
This amendment is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998 in the on-campus mode on the Clayton campus and in city locations.
Initially, the specialisations to be recorded on transcripts and testamurs will be:
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Law to amend the existing Master of Laws so that its specialisations may be added to the transcripts and testamurs recieved by the students.
13.1.3 Bachelor of Business (Management) / Bachelor of Laws - amendment to structure
This amendment is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998, while further negotiations are conducted with the Faculty of Business and Economics regarding the future structure of this course.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Law to restructure the existing Bachelor of Business (Management) / Bachelor of Laws, as detailed in the documents presented.
13.2 New Subject Proposals
Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries are attached.
13.2.1 Advanced Professional Practice
13.2.2 Superannuation Law
13.2.3 Australian Legal Systems
13.2.4 Law of the Internet
13.2.5 Utilities Regulation: Law and Policy
13.2.6 Labour Law for Corporate Lawyers
13.2.7 Current Issues in the Regulation of the Legal Profession
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 13.2.1 to 13.2.7 inclusive.
13.3 Amendments to Existing Subjects
The Faculty of Law has agreed to recommend minor amendments to existing courses and amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the document presented.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Law as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
14. FACULTY OF MEDICINE
14.1 Deletions of subjects
The Faculty of Medicine has advised that a number of subjects are to be deleted from the current offerings of the Faculty. These are:
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the subjects listed above have been disestablished by the Faculty of Medicine.
14. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Members are invited to raise topics for future discussion by the Committee.
15. NEXT MEETING
The next scheduled Meeting of the Education Committee will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday 24 September 1997. Course and subject proposal submissions for that meeting are due on or before Wednesday 27 August; full reports are due on or before Friday 12 September.
It is very important that all final submissions include a report or draft report from the Faculty Board. Submissions must be electronically submitted. Hard copies should also be submitted for University records. Please DO NOT staple or submit double-sided hard copies.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the information above.
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Professor A Lindsay (Chair)
Associate Professor R Alfredson, Engineering
Mr M Cabrie, MSA, Clayton
Associate Professor N Cameron, Science
Associate Professor M Evans, Business and Economics
Mr P Hawman, MPA, Graduate Diploma
Associate Professor J Hurst, Computing and Information Technology
Professor L Johnson, MME
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
Associate Professor S McNicol, Law
Professor B Young, Co-Opted
Vacant, MUPSA
Mr R Burnet, Student Services
Professor L Nethercott, Business and Economics
Professor T Threadgold, Arts
Professor P Stewart, Pharmacy
Faculty Registrar/Manager (in rotation) - Dr P Rodan, Science
Ms ER Brooks, Secretariat