Meeting 6/97 of the Education Committee was held on Wednesday, 24 September 1997 at 10:00 am in the Sir George Lush Room, University Offices, Clayton Campus.
Apologies: Telephone: 9905 9001; email: Sally.Stafford@adm.monash.edu.au.
3 October 1997
Ms SC Stafford
Administrative Officer
There were present:
Professor A W Lindsay, Chair
Associate Professor R Alfredson, Engineering
Associate Professor M Evans, Business and Economics
Dr K MacRae, Science
Associate Professor J Hurst, Computing and Information Technology
Professor L Johnson, MME
Professor M King, PhD and Scholarships Committee
Ms K McGillivray, MUGSU
Associate Professor S McNicol, Law
Associate Professor L Roller, Pharmacy
Professor G Taylor, Medicine
Mr G Tickell, Education
Associate Professor N White, Arts
Professor W Young, Co-Opted
In Attendance were:
Dr G Ellis, Computing and Information Technology
Dr P Rodan, Science
Mr C Vernon, Student Admissions and Records
Professor L Nethercott, Business and Economics
Dr P Rodan, Faculty Registrar, Science
Professor T Threadgold, Arts
Mr P Siggins, Secretariat
Ms S Stafford
Apologies were received from:
Mr P Hawman, MPA (Graduate diploma)
Professor J Redmond, Art and Design
Mr J Welikala, MPA (Masters)
MINUTES
* 1. STARRED ITEMS
The Committee nominated items 4., 12.2.1, 13.1.2 and 13.1.6 to be starred and endorsed the recommendations for items other than those starred.
The Chair indicated that items 7. and 16.2, to be addressed by Dr P Rodan, would be moved forward.
* 2. MINUTES
The Committee approved the Minutes of Meeting 5/97 held on Wednesday, 13 August as circulated.
3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
3.1 Matters requiring Resolution from Meeting 5/97
Prior to meeting 6/97, the Faculty of Education responded to the Committee's inquiries regarding the proposed retitling of the Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences)/Bachelor of Education (to become the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education). Mr P Yates had indicated that negotiations between the two Faculties involved are proceeding. While the structure of the Education component of the degree will not be affected, changes to the Arts component must be approved by the Arts Faculty Education Committee before their endorsement by the Committee. The Committee noted that Mr Yates will report progress made on the matter.
Action/Information: Ms C Jordon, Mr G Tickell, Mr P Yates
*4. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM MEETING 6/97 OF THE ACADEMIC BOARD
The Committee was referred, in particular, to items 14.3.14, 14.3.15, and 18.1.2 with 14.4.15.
14.2.1.1 Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation
The Committee noted that the degree submitted to the Board as the Bachelor of Sport and Resource Recreation had been amended to Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation.
14.3.15 Graduate Diploma of Arts (Arts Administration)
In regard to items 14.3.15 and 14.3.16, it was noted that the term 'management' had been eliminated from the proposed Graduate Diploma of Arts (Arts Management). The award will be titled Graduate Diploma of Arts (Arts Administration). Attention was drawn to the fact that the proposed title of the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Cultural Heritage Management) was not, however, similarly amended.
* 5. DISCIPLINE STATUTE
The Committee received the report of the University Solicitor presented by Ms A Lazar. Members noted that revision of the Statute has now reached the first draft stage and that a more polished version will be presented to Education Committee for comment at its November meeting. In addition, the Committee resolved the questions set out in the report (in bold) as outlined below. The Committee's resolutions will be relayed to the Solicitor's office and incorporated in the forthcoming draft of the Statute.
1. What provision does Education Committee wish to make for investigating misconduct/discipline cases from areas outside the Faculties to a committee for investigation?
The Working Party on Student Discipline recommended that all Discipline matters be heard by Faculty Discipline Committees (FDC's) at first instance. Appeal from decisions of FDC's would be heard by the Central Discipline Committee (CDC). Ms Lazar pointed out that this created a problem in respect to general discipline/misconduct offences which might involve students from more than one faculty, as well as incidents on central University premises such as the Library or Halls of Residence.
The Committee agreed that a Central Discipline Committee should hear these 'extra-faculty' matters. According to the procedure outlined by Education Committee, a Central Discipline Committee of 3-5 members would hear the matter at first instance. Appeals from its decisions would be heard by a Central Committee of 5 members.
2. If a student is found guilty of "assisting to cheat", does the Education Committee consider it appropriate that the student have work disallowed or the result annulled when the student has completed the work, possibly at a high standard?
In considering this question, the Committee sought clarification of the offence. Ms A Lazar offered the following definition, which appears in the current draft of the revised Statute:
'Assisting to cheat' means assisting a student with an examination or other written or practical work by means which are contrary to the instructions for such an examination, written or practical work and with the intention that the student will thereby obtain an unfair advantage in the examination or written or practical work.
In considering the penalties to be imposed for 'assisting to cheat', members identified several areas of concern:
Bearing these factors in mind, the Committee resolved that 'assisting to cheat' should carry a range of possible penalties which may include:
The Committee agreed that, as in cheating, a student is only suspended or excluded for 'assisting to cheat if the circumstances are unusually serious. After extensive discussion, a majority of the Committee resolved that it was unacceptable to disallow work or annul results where 'assisting to cheat' is found. However, it was agreed that fines should be among the range of penalties associated with the offence.
3. Education Committee was requested to decide on whether the membership of a Faculty Discipline Committee should include a student.
The Committee agreed that the membership of a Faculty Discipline Committee should include a student.
Responsibility for setting up a Faculty Discipline Committee
An additional question was raised by Ms A Lazar as to who would be responsible for establishing a Faculty Discipline Committee.
The Committee agreed that Discipline Statute provisions should identify the Faculty Registrar/Manager as the person responsible for setting up a Faculty Discipline Committee. In practice, this role would be carried out in consultation with academic staff.
Procedures for Faculty Discipline Committees
Ms Lazar indicated that the Solicitor's office was prepared to undertake the task of framing procedural guidelines to be followed by Faculty Discipline Committees. It was agreed that Associate Professor S McNicol would liaise with Ms Lazar to formulate guidelines to aid Faculties in implementing the provisions of the revised Statute. These guidelines will be presented to the Education Committee before being circulated to Faculties.
Action/Information: Ms A Lazar, Associate Professor S McNicol
* 6. THE 'NP' GRADE
The Committee noted the use of the 'NP' grade as reported by the Faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, Computing and Information Technology, and Science. It confirmed that the following extract from a memo from Mr R Burnet, Assistant General Manager (Student Services) is an accurate statement of the significance of the 'NP' grade.
An 'NP' grade means that you (a student) will be permitted to count the credit points for the relevant unit toward your degree; however, your future progress within the degree (with reference to enrolment in future units having the relevant unit as a prerequisite) and the Faculty rules relating to the 'NP grade are specific to each Faculty and will be found in the Faculty Handbook.
The Committee considered other issues highlighted in Mr Burnet's memo and, accordingly, will request Faculties to ensure that
The Committee will also seek reports from Faculties who have not yet provided information on their use of the 'NP'. In addition, notices setting out the effect of changes related to the grading system (the use of the 'NP') and to the Discipline Statute will be included in the first issue of each campus news publication for the upcoming academic year.
Action/Information: Ms S Stafford
* 7 SUBJECT QUOTAS
7.1. Report of the Working Party on Quotas
The Committee received the report of the Working Party, presented by Dr P Rodan, and considered its recommendations. Dr P Rodan emphasised the range of problems associated with the current statutory requirements for the implementation of subject quotas. He provided examples of situations where strict adherence to statute imposed unreasonable restrictions on Faculty enrolment practices and failed to take account of changes in the University environment. Dr Rodan also pointed out instances where accepted enrolment practice results in technical breaches of statutory criteria for the implementation of subject quotas. He reiterated the Working Party's recommendations, calling for amendment of Statute 6.1.1. The amendments would be aimed at allowing greater autonomy to Faculties in setting subject quotas and in determining the criteria upon which enrolment in 'quotaed' subjects is based. An extract from the Working Party's report appears below.
Dr P Rodan acknowledged the technical problems, pointed out by Mr C Vernon, that would accompany the proposed amendment. Mr Vernon drew the Committee's attention to the fact that amending the sections as outlined would impact current University admissions criteria, also contained in those sections. He suggested, instead, that sections permitting Faculties to recommend enrolment criteria for subjects be inserted into the regulations. This would avoid affecting Statute 6.1.1's admissions provisions by separating course-related sections from subject-related ones.
The Committee endorsed the Working Party's recommendations for statutory reform in principle. New provisions must, however, ensure that subject quotas are not imposed arbitrarily or manipulated improperly by Faculties. In light of Mr Vernon's comments, it was acknowledged that an alternative approach to the amendment of the Statute would be required. Accordingly, another method to achieve the recommendations outlined by the Working Party will be investigated. The advice of the University Solicitor and the preliminary approval of the Admissions Committee will be sought before the Committee's meeting of 5 November.
Action/Information: Mr P Siggins, Ms S Stafford
7.2 Proposed Subject Quotas for 1998
The Committee approved the proposed 1998 subject quotas of the Faculties of Science and Medicine. (p1289-1292, Agenda 6/97). Proposed quotas for subjects within the Faculties of Education and Law, tabled at the meeting were also approved. The tabled documents are attached. (Attachments 1 and 2)
The Committee resolved to request again that Faculties whose reports are outstanding provide the Committee with this information. This includes the Faculty of Engineering, which had reported that advice on its 1998 quotas would be unavailable until December, 1997.
Action/Information: Ms S Stafford
* 8. UNIVERSITY DIPLOMAS WORKING PARTY
The Committee received a report from the Diplomas Working Party and considered its recommendations. The report, which explores the question of initiating University Diplomas and frames fundamental guidelines for their implementation was presented by Associate Professor N White. The Working Party's recommendations appear below.
Recommendations:
(i) The category of undergraduate Diploma should be included in the award offerings of Monash University.
(ii) Such Diplomas must be of university standard, based on approved Monash University subjects taught by Monash University staff.
(iii) Applicants for such Diplomas must meet the same entry standards as those required of VTAC applicants for Monash University degree courses.
(iv) Such Diplomas should be the equivalent of at least one full academic year (48 credit points), comprising an academically coherent program of study, and be completed in a maximum of six years.
(v) Faculty Boards should note the implications for HECS load in relation to any such diplomas.
The Committee's discussion focussed on the following issues:
Distinguishing University Diplomas from those offered by other sectors
The question was raised as to whether the University Diploma would adhere to the definition contained in the Australian Qualifications Framework. If so, since the AQF guidelines apply across sectors, how could a University diploma be distinguished from those offered through other sectors? In response, Associate Professor M Evans noted that the University's Postgraduate Diploma fell outside the Framework, as do the University Diplomas of the institutions cited in the Working Party's report. There has been no agreement by the AVCC to conform to AQF guidelines. Professor AW Lindsay suggested that the title 'Undergraduate Diploma' might be an appropriate discriptor to distinguish the proposed diploma from its AQF counterparts.
Entry standards for a University Diploma
The Committee considered the possible implications of imposing the same admission standards for a University Diploma as for a degree course. Questions were raised as to the reasons for this and the impact on the cohort such an admission standard might have. One member questioned what group was being targeted by the proposed courses and how prospective diploma students differed from their degree-oriented peers. It was noted that current admissions criteria included references to TER 'or its approved equivalent', which would allow some latitude in the selection of diploma students.
HECS 'load' implications
The group agreed that the initiation of University Diplomas would have potential implications for 'load' targets. Issues including the effects of diploma courses on Faculty profiles and budgetary questions would require careful consideration. Advice on the matter will be sought from Ms D Lampard, Deputy Manager, Budget and Statistical Services.
The Committee approved the recommendations of the Working Party, but will consider the matter further following the report of a forthcoming joint meeting of the University Diplomas and the Faculty Certificates Working Parties.
Action/Information: Associate Professor N White, Professor T Threadgold
* 9. MASTERS NOMENCLATURE
The Committee considered a proposal that the University introduce an additional award level of 'Honours Masters' degrees, and that Faculties have the option of offering such a style of masters qualification, if appropriate. The proposal, framed by Associate Professor M Evans, Associate Dean (Teaching) and Associate Professor L Nethercott, Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) of the Faculty of Business and Economics, set out the characteristics of such masters degree courses and the rationale underpinning their initiation. The award of 'Master of X (Honours)' degree would be associated with masters degree courses which:
Some comparable Australian universities distinguish masters degrees with these characteristics by this nomenclature. The proposal is analogous to that which introduced the distinction between 'graduate diplomas' and 'postgraduate diplomas', which was adopted by Monash in 1995. The proposal is consistent with the University's Graduate Studies Policy, and would be an addition to it.
According to the proposal, the additional award level would help to clarify the nature of a masters program for prospective students and employers. The increasing demand for ongoing professional development and training could be satisfied, while the integrity, rigour and standing of traditional masters programs would be maintained. Because of the proliferation of programs, clear indicators as to which provide a pathway to the PhD and which do not is viewed as essential in the current market. This view was strongly felt by all members of the Faculty of Business and Economics and the representative from the Monash Mt Eliza Business School
In discussing the proposal, several areas of concern were identified. It was pointed out that the academic/professional distinction, which is appropriate to masters degrees within the business/commerce disciplines, may not apply equally in other Faculties. A concern was also voiced at the prospect of 'streaming' at the masters level. While the necessity for preparation for a PhD program was acknowledged, preserving a variety of pathways to a doctoral program was viewed as vital.
Some also felt that the distinction between types of masters programs was already articulated by the current nomenclature of 'coursework' and 'research'. Currently, the term 'research' indicates a research component of not less than 66%, while 'coursework' signifies a coursework load of not less than 50%. The proposed Masters (Honours) is designed to offer greater flexibility in the weight of the research component, while retaining a strong research base and completion of specified 500 level coursework. The decision whether to employ the proposed award would, however, be a matter for individual Faculties.
It was agreed that an investigation of Masters programs currently offered through the University was called for before endorsing the proposal to award a Masters (Honours). Faculties will be asked to provide information on the standard, type, and pathways associated with current Masters awards. An examination of the range of current programs will provide the information necessary to create models for additional possible 'tagged' Masters programs, including the Masters (Honours).
Accordingly, a Masters Nomenclature Working Party will be formed comprised of members drawn from both the PhD and Scholarships and Education Committees. The group will include Professor L Johnson, Professor M King, Professor L Nethercott, Dr J Rood, Professor T Threadgold and Professor B Young . The group, to be convened by Professor M King, will report its findings at a future meeting of the Education Committee.
Action/Information: Ms P Herman (for noting by the PhD and Scholarships Committee) Professor L Johnson, Professor M King, Professor L Nethercott, Dr J Rood, Professor T Threadgold, Professor B Young, Ms S Stafford
* 10. EXTENDING ASSESSMENT OPTIONS - ORAL COMMUNICATION ASSESSMENT
The Committee considered the report of a Faculty of Arts Assessment Working Party, chaired by Associate Professor N White, Associate Dean (Teaching), The report explored issues arising from the use of alternative assessment modes, with special emphasis on oral communication assessment.
The Committee acknowledged the value of alternative modes of assessment, as outlined in the report, where they are consistent with recognised educational objectives and outcomes. It also recognised that in adopting such assessment strategies it is necessary to conform to section 3.1.10. of the current Education Policy governing the verification of failing marks. The current Principles governing assessment procedures and practices in the University stipulates that:
The rights of students to have assessed work re-marked shall be determined at faculty and department level, with reference to the work and the time involved for staff. However, each Faculty must have a process (reported to, and approved by, Academic Board) for verifying fail marks which contribute to a final fail result. The Academic Board shall ensure that these procedures are reasonably consistent across Faculties. This requirement shall not apply to pieces of work completed during the course of a subject each of which is worth no more than 10 percent of the final mark, unless the total of such pieces exceeds 30 percent of the final mark. These pieces of work must be identified in advance of the first assessment in the subject.
The Committee agreed that there is a need to frame clear guidelines for the implementation of alternative assessment methods that both safeguard student interests and take account of the labour-intensive nature of such assessment strategies. It approved the proposal that the Education Policy should be reviewed and revised in light of the role of oral assessment. Associate Professor N White and Ms K McGillivray agreed to formulate proposed revisions to the Policy for the Committee's consideration at a future meeting.
Action/Information: Ms K McGillivray, Associate Professor N White
11. FACULTY OF ARTS
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 6/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Arts, held on 24 September, noted the proceedings, and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
Action/Information: Ms C Jordon
11.1 New Subject Proposals
Documentation was available from the Administrative Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries were presented.
11.1.1 GSC3903 Media Law and Ethics
11.1.2 JWC3030 Hebrew Literature Research Project
The Committee endorsed the submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 11.1.1 and 11.1.2.
11.2 Major Amendments to Existing Subjects
The Faculty of Arts had agreed to recommend amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
The Education Committee noted the amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Arts as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
11.3 Disestablishment of Subjects
The Faculty of Arts had recommended the disestablishment of undergraduate subjects as detailed in the document presented.
The Education Committee noted the information.
12. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
The Report of Meeting 4/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics held on Wednesday, 20 August 1997 is attached.
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 4/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics held on 20 August, noted the proceedings and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
* 12.1 New Course Proposals
12.1.1 Master of Management (Human Resource Management)
This course was proposed for introduction from Semester 1, 1998, as an on-campus course offered on the Caulfield Campus.
The Committee endorsed the submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a new course, to be titled Master of Management (Human Resource Management).
* 12.2 Major Amendments to Existing Courses
*12.2.1 Bachelor of Business (Management) and Bachelor of Business (Business Administration) - new course progressions
Corrections to this item, which were identified by the Committee, appear in italics.
The Faculty of Business and Economics recommended the approval of new course progressions for the Bachelor of Business (Management), Bachelor of Business (Business Administration) and associated double-degree programs.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposed new course progressions for the Bachelor of Business (Management), Bachelor of Business (Business Administration) and associated double-degree programs.
* 12.3 Disestablishment of a Course
The Board recommended to Education Committee that it approve the disestablishment of the Master of Business (International Business).
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the advice of the Faculty of Business and Economics that the course Master of Business (International Business) be disestablished.
12.4 New Subject Proposals
Documentation was available from the Administrative Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries were presented.
12.4.1 AMA4300/MKC9xxx Marketing the Arts
12.4.2 AMAxxxx Accounting and Finance for the Arts
12.4.3 MGC3xxx Managing Conflict
12.4.4 MGF3xxx Managing Conflict
12.4.5 MGX2511 Quality Management
12.4.6 MGX3381 Managing Information Systems
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 12.4.1 to 12.4.6 inclusive.
12.5 Minor Amendments to Existing Courses and Amendments to Existing Subjects
The Faculty of Business and Economics had agreed to recommend minor amendments to existing courses and amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
These include new course structures for the following:
The Committee noted the minor amendments to existing courses and amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Business and Economics as outlined in the report presented.
13. FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 2/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology held on 8 August, noted the proceedings, and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
13.1 New Subject Proposals
Documentation was available from the Administrative Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries were presented.
13.1.1 COT3153 Network Administration
*13.1.2 BUS2700 Integrated Business Systems - SAP R/3
13.1.3 COT4700 Formal Methods in Database Systems
13.1.4 COT4702 Formal Methods in Distributed Computing Systems
13.1.4 COT4704 Formal Methods in Image Analysis and Retrieval
13.1.5 COT5701 Mobile and Distributed Computing Systems
*13.1.6 BUS4700 Integrated Business Systems - SAP R/3
Concern was voiced regarding the overlap between BUS2700 and BUS4700, given that the objectives, synopsis and the assessment appear as identical in the handbook entry. It was agreed that a prohibition against enrolment in both subjects would be inserted in the handbook entry and that the assessment in the higher level subject would be differentiated.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 13.1.1 to 13.1.6 inclusive.
Action/Information: Professor J Hurst, Dr G Ellis
13.2 Minor Amendments to Existing Courses and Amendments to Existing Subjects
The Faculty of Computing and Information Technology had agreed to recommend minor amendments to existing courses and amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
These included:
The Committee noted the minor amendments to existing courses and amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology as set out in the report of the Faculty.
14. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
The Report of Meeting 1/97 of the Faculty Board Executive Committee of the Faculty of Engineering held on 5 September, 1997 was presented.
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 1/97 of the Faculty Board Executive Committee of the Faculty of Engineering, held on 5 September 1997, and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
14.1 New Subject Proposals
Documentation was available from the Administrative Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries were presented.
14.1.1 CIV5210 Industrial Project A
14.1.2 CIV5211 Industrial Project B
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 14.1.1 and 14.1.2.
15. FACULTY OF MEDICINE
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 5/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine held on 10 September, deferring consideration of its recommendations until Meeting 6/97 of 5 November.
16. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 5/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Science held on 20 August, noted the proceedings, and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
16.1 New Subject Proposals
Documentation was available from the Administrative Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries were presented.
16.1.1 CHM2212 Chemistry of Life
16.1.2 CHM2222 Chemistry of Bioactive Molecules
16.1.3 CHM2232 Understanding Biological Molecules
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 16.1.1 and 16.1.2.
*16.2 Major Amendments to Existing Subjects - Offerings of Psychology at the Peninsula and Gippsland Campus
The Faculty of Science had agreed to recommend amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
These included changes to on-campus offerings of Psychology at the Peninsula and Gippsland Campus. Dr P Rodan offered further explanation of the proposed changes, which were set out in a memo from Professor KT Ng. He indicated that although the recommendation refers to no further intake of on-campus students from 1998, this is only true in the sense that the
intakes from 1998 will not receive complete on-campus mode teaching. It is proposed that lectures be taught by Distance Education, but that conventional on campus tutorial and laboratory classes continue.
Professor AW Lindsay highlighted the necessity for a systematic transition program to support students in adapting to the change in delivery. He emphasised the importance of evolving quality assurance procedures to monitor the impact of the change. Professor Lindsay indicated that future discussions with the Associate Deans (Teaching) would focus on the implications of transitions in delivery and on framing quality assurance measures designed to ensure that no decline in the standard of services resulted from changes toward more flexible delivery.
The Education Committee noted the amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Science as detailed in the report of the Faculty Board presented.
Action/Information: Professor AW Lindsay, Dr P Rodan, Ms S Stafford
16.3 Subject Quotas
The Faculty of Science had agreed to recommend subject quotas as outlined in a document presented. (See item 7.2)
The Education Committee approved the proposed subject quotas.
17. NEXT MEETING
The next scheduled Meeting of the Education Committee will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, 5 November 1997. Course and subject proposal submissions for that meeting are due on or before WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER; full reports are due on or before Friday 24 October.
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 our records. Please DO NOT staple or submit double-sided hard copies.
The Committee noted the information above.
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Professor A Lindsay (Chair)
Associate Professor R Alfredson, Engineering
Mr M Cabrie, MSA, Clayton
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
Dr K Macrae, Science
Ms K McGillivray, MUGSU, Gippsland
Associate Professor S McNicol, Law
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 B Young, Co-Opted
Vacant, MUPSA
Ms J Buckingham, Office of the DVC (A&P)
Mr R Burnet, Student Services
Professor L Nethercott, Business and Economics
Professor T Threadgold, Arts
Professor P Stewart, Pharmacy
Professor G Webb, CHED
Faculty Registrar/Manager (in rotation)
Manager, Secretariat
Administrative Officer, Secretariat
M O N A S H U N I V E R S I T Y
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
11 September 1997
Subject Quotas for 1997 and 1998 in Faculty of Education
Clayton Campus 1997 and 1998
Master of Educational Studies
GED1805 Cognitive psychology, learning and teaching 25
GED4824 Computer programming for education 24
GED2608 Social change, marriage and the family (Summer) 20
GED1809 Advanced studies in learning disabilities (Summer) 20
GED4804 Computer control & interfacing in education (Summer) 20
GED4826 Open learning, instructional design and information tech. 20
Master of Psychology
GED1826 Counselling: theory and practice 10
GED1828 Exceptionality: Assessment and intervention 10
GED1829 Clinical placement in psychology I 20
GED1830 Clinical placement in psychology II 20
GED1831 Psychopathology 10
GED1832 Ethical, legal and clinical issues in counselling psychology 10
GED1838 Cognitive, personality and educational assessment 10
Summer semester subjects require intensive teaching and some subjects require technical resources which limit the numbers. Computing subjects have only limited resources, psychology subjects likewise.
Peninsula Campus 1997 and 1998
EDN4417 Play in a Paediatric Setting Quota 20
This subject involves the placement of students in a paediatric ward of a local hospital. 20 is the maximum which can be placed.
EDN4422 Introduction to Computers in Education Quota 15
The nature of this subject requires all students to have access to a computer during the lesson. Its size is therefore determined by the number of computers available in the computer laboratory.
Gippsland Campus 1997
B.Ed. (Primary)
There is a quota of 80 students in the following subjects in order to ensure that the range of subjects has an even spread:
GEC4421 Literature in education
GEC4422 Educational psychology
GEC4424 Curriculum studies: philosophy in schools
GEC4426 Curriculum theory and practice
GEC4427 Curriculum studies; advanced mathematics (primary)
GEC4428 Curriculum studies; assessing children's literacy
GEC4430 Curriculum studies: children's literature in the
primary and secondary school;(Australian)
GEC4436 History of education
GEC4437 Measurement and evaluation
GEC4438 Language and learning
GEC4455 The school administrator
GEC4457 Alternatives in education
GEC4458 Computers in education
GEC4460 Curriculum studies: science
GEC4466 Curriculum studies: advanced teaching studies music (II)
GEC4469 Curriculum studies: advanced teaching studies P-12
GEC4470 Research in education
GEC4471 Research project
GEC4476 Equity in education
GEC4477 Outdoor education
GEC4478 Curriculum studies: advanced teaching studies-art
In order to provide a broad range of subject offerings with viable numbers, given the limits of the staffing, marking and physical resources available, the Faculty of Education sets a limit of 80 enrolments on each subject. There is no other restriction on students entry into the subjects. All student requests for enrolment are met, in order of receipt of application, until the subject quotas are filled. Gippsland Campus 1998 The Bachelor of Education (Primary) will not be available in 1998 as it has been replaced with the Bachelor of Educational Studies. The subjects offered in the Bachelor of Educational Studies are: GEC4511 Contemporary Issues and Challenges in Education GEC4512 Reading the Research on Education: Social & Policy Analysis GEC4513 Developments in Primary Music Education GEC4514 Science Education GEC4515 Computers in Education GEC4516 Curriculum Developments in PE GEC4517 Advanced Curriculum Studies: Arts GEC4518 Children's Literature GEC4520 Special Topic GEC4521 Intro to Measurement & Evaluation GEC4522 Intro to Research Methodology GEC4523 History of Childhood GEC4525 Outdoor of Education GEC4527 Gender and Schooling GEC4529 Language and Literacy GEC0137 Assessment & Instruction Approach in Reading GED3622 Philosophy in Schools The quota limitation is 80 enrolments. Peter I. Yates Faculty Registrarwork/97/educom.rp/subquota.doc20/10/97
Attachment 2
MONASH UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF LAW
REPORT TO EDUCATION COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Subject Quotas
It was resolved to recommend that Education Committee approve quotas for the subjects detailed in Attachment A.
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ATTACHMENT A
APPLICATION FOR THE IMPOSITION OF ENROLMENT QUOTAS - FACULTY OF LAW
Set out below is the information required by the Education Committee in accordance with the procedure approved at its Meeting 6/94 to enable it to consider recommended quotas:
Number of Enrolments by course for the last 3 years
1. Subject Previous Enrolments Previous Quotas
1995 1996 1997 1995 1996 1997
Civil Procedure - 82 88 110 110 110
The Lawyer 118 84 98 110 110 110
Professional Practice 31 31 31 31 31 31
(summer)
Wills, Probate and 98 38 46 110 110 110
Administration
Corporations & Business - 218 313 - - -
Assoc Law
Each of the abovenamed subjects is taught in the summer semester. It is recommended that the enrolment quota be 110 students in each subject. The limited marking resources available during the summer semester and the short period within which marking is required to be completed, namely one week, require enrolments to be limited to 100 students.
It should be noted that the subjects Civil Procedure, The Lawyer and Wills, Probate and Administration are offered in either one or both of the first and second semesters free from any enrolment quota.
2. Subject Previous Enrolments Previous Quotas
1995 1996 1997 1995 1996 1997
Elements of Forensic 56 43 50 55 55 55
Medicine
31 31 31 31 31 31
Professional Practice
Trial Practice and 32 31 32 32 32 32
Advocacy
The venue in which each of these subjects is taught has limited accommodation and requires the enrolment to be restricted accordingly. The particular venue and the recommended quota in each subject is as follows:
3. Subject Venue Recommended quota
Elements of Forensic Victorian Institute of
Medicine Forensic Medicine 55
Professional Practice Monash /Oakleigh Legal 31
Service and Springvale Legal
Service
Trial Practice and Advocacy Supreme Court of Victoria 32
4. Legal Process (non-law students)
Recommended Enrolment Quota - 20
The quota of 20 is recommended for the non-law Legal Process intake. This quota is set annually. The quota forms part of the 420 intake of commencing students. Places in the non-law quota are offered to students who are not successful in gaining entry into Law but whose marks are close to the cut-off score. There are no course based sub-quotas.
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