Meeting 8/97 of the Education Committee will be held on Wednesday, 17 December 1997 at 10:00 am in the Sir George Lush Room, University Offices, Clayton Campus.
Apologies: Telephone: 9905 9001; email: Kerri.Wilson-Reid@adm.monash.edu.au.
11 December 1997
Ms K Wilson-Reid
Acting Secretary, Education Committee
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 major amendments have been starred for the attention of the Committee.
Recommendation:
That the committee nominate any additional items to be starred and endorse the recommendations for items other than those starred.
*2. MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting 7/97 held on Wednesday, 5 November 1997 have been circulated.
Subsequent to circulation of the Minutes, an error was noted in Attachment 3 (referred to in the secretarial note under Minute 9.) which involved the Education Committee meeting dates for 1998. A revised version of that document is therefore attached in replacement of the version included in the Minutes. The Committee is asked to note that the original meeting dates for 1998 approved by the Education Committee were correct.
Recommendation:
That the Committee approve the Minutes of Meeting 7/97, subject to replacement of Attachment 3 to the Minutes as included under this item.
3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
3.1 Discipline Statute
At its Meeting 7/97, the Education Committee considered a draft of the Discipline Statute and provided suggestions which were to be incorporated into a further draft, with accompanying procedural documentation, for consideration by the Education Committee. Item 6 from the Minutes of Meeting 7/97 also reflected that two additional points in relation to 'on the spot fines' and appeals against faculty penalties imposed would receive further consideration at the following meeting.
The Committee is asked to note that although a draft of the Discipline Statute incorporating the changes discussed at Meeting 7/97 has been prepared, the accompanying procedural documentation is not yet complete. Consequently, the draft Discipline Statute, the accompanying procedural documentation and the two points detailed above will be considered together at Meeting 1/98 of the Education Committee.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note that the revised draft of the Discipline Statute will be forwarded, with procedural documentation, for consideration at Education Committee Meeting 1/98.
*3.2 Establishment of the Award of Postgraduate Certificate
Attached is a proposal for the University to establish the award of Postgraduate Certificate, prepared by Associate Professor J Hurst. Attached also for information is a document containing a proposal from the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, part of which was considered at Meeting 7/97.
At its Meeting 7/97, the Committee endorsed a proposal of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology to re-title the Graduate Diplomas listed in first category of the attached document, so that they became Postgraduate Diplomas as follows:
The same proposal had also sought to change the titles of the Graduate Certificates in Information Systems and Decision Support Systems to become Postgraduate Certificates. As the category of Postgraduate Certificate had not previously been established for award, the Committee agreed that a proposal to establish this new award would be considered at the next meeting. The Committee then approved, subject to the creation of such a new award, the change to the title of the two Graduate Certificates of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology listed above.
Recommendation:
That the Committee:
4. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM MEETING 8/97 OF THE ACADEMIC BOARD
A document is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the items of interest from Meeting 8/97 of the Academic Board held on 24 September 1997.
*5. REPORT OF THE FACULTY CERTIFICATES WORKING PARTY
Attached is the final Report of the Faculty Certificates Working Party, dated 2 December 1997 and the original Report of the Faculty Certificates Working Party, (from its meeting held on 22 September 1997), which was previously submitted to Meeting 7/97.
Consideration of the original Faculty Certificates Working Party report was deferred at Meeting 7/97 so that further consultation could take place between members of the Faculty Certificates Working Party and the Diplomas Working Party.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive and consider the final Report of the Faculty Certificates Working Party dated 2 December 1997, in the context of the original report of the Working Party (meeting held 22 September 1997) presented.
*6. REPORT OF THE CREDIT POINT WORKING PARTY
Attached is the Report of the Credit Point Working Party dated 4 December 1997. Also attached for information/comparison is a related extract (refer to item 1) from a report of the Academic Programs Committee of the University of Melbourne to its Academic Board.
Recommendation:
That the Committee consider the Report of the Credit Point Working party presented, including the following two recommendations to:
*7. REPORT OF THE MASTERS NOMENCLATURE WORKING PARTY
At Meeting 6/97, the Committee established a Master Nomenclature Working Party to investigate the possibility of introducing a new level of award titled the Master (Honours).
Attached is the Report of the Masters Nomenclature Working Party, dated 2 December 1997.
Recommendation:
That the Committee consider the Report of the Masters Nomenclature Working Party presented, including the following recommendations that:
8. SUMMARY OF LIBRARY IMPACT STATEMENTS
A summary of Library Impact Statements submitted to the University Librarian for the period January to November 1997 is attached for information.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive and note the summary of Library Impact Statements submitted to the University Librarian for the period January to November 1997.
9. FACULTY OF ARTS
The Report of Meeting 7/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Arts is attached.
Recommendation:
That the committee receive the Report of Meeting 7/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Arts and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
*9.1 New Course Proposals
9.1.1 Graduate Certificate in Corporate Environmental Science
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998. It will be offered in on-campus mode at the Clayton and Caulfield Campuses.
Documentation is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to Council the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish a new course to be titled Graduate Certificate in Corporate Environmental Management as detailed in the documentation presented.
9.1.2 Diploma in Languages
This course is proposed for introduction in Semester One 1998. It would be offered on the campuses at which the relevant subjects are currently taught and in the modes currently available.
Documentation is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish a new course to be titled Diploma in Languages as detailed in the documentation presented.
9.1.3 Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Civil Ceremonies
A memorandum from the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor M Quartly, dated 10 December 1998 is attached.
Professor Quartly will speak to this item.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the advice of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor M Quartly, about this matter and provide "in principle" endorsement, for submission to Academic Board, for the establishment of two new courses titled the Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Civil Ceremonies, noting that proper documentation for these proposals will be forwarded to the Education Committee for Meeting 1/98 (4 February 1998).
9.3 New Subject Proposals
Documentation is available from the Acting Secretary regarding this proposal for perusal by members. The handbook entry is attached.
9.3.1 VSA2780/VSA3780 Contemporary Art of the Asia Pacific
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the subject proposal listed under item 9.3.1.
9.4 Major Amendments to Existing Subjects
The Faculty of Arts has agreed to recommend major amendments to existing subjects as detailed under items 3 and 4 of the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the major amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Arts under items 3 and 4 of the Faculty Board Report presented, subject to clarification to be provided to the relevant evaluation panel regarding extra assessment and subject content to support the increase in credit points set out in the proposal under item 4 of the Report.
9.5 Extending Assessment Options
Subsequent to a revision of the Education Policy in relation to Oral Assessment which was approved by Academic Board at its Meeting 8/97, the Arts Faculty has submitted for information a Faculty Policy on Oral Assessment and Group Project Work.
A document is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive and note the Arts Faculty Policy on Assessment - Oral Assessment and Group Project Work presented.
10. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
The Report of Meeting 5/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 5/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics (noting the proceedings) and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
*10.1 New Course Proposals
10.1.1 Master of Management (International Business)
This course is proposed for introduction from Semester One 1998, to be offered primarily on the Caulfield Campus with some electives offered at the Campus at 30 Collins St.
This course would replace the Master of Business (International) which was disestablished in 1997.
A document is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a new degree to be titled Master of Management (International Business).
*10.2 Major Amendments to Existing Courses
10.2.1 Graduate Certificate in Retail Business
This amendment would be effective from Semester One 1998.
A document is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the Graduate Certificate in Retail Business to allow credit exemptions for up to 50% of the course of study, as detailed in the document presented.
10.2.2 Bachelor of Business (Retail Management)
These amendments would be effective from 1998.
Documents are attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the Bachelor of Business (Retail Management) as detailed in the documentation presented.
10.2.3 Bachelor of Business Studies
A document is attached.
This course is currently offered by Monash University through Open Learning. The amendment suggested would be effective immediately.
The Committee is asked to note that the Faculty of Business and Economics has made certain undertaking in relation to this matter which are detailed in the Report of the Faculty (item 3.3).
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the Bachelor of Business Studies as detailed in the document presented.
10.2.4 Reversion to a Lower Level Award
A document is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to amend the course regulations for graduate courses to permit students to exit with the nominated lower level award, where all requirements for that award have been met, as detailed in the document presented.
10.3 New Subject Proposals
Documentation is available from the Acting Secretary regarding these proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries are attached.
10.3.1 MKP9xxx Commodity Price Risk Management
10.3.2 AFF9xxx Family Business Issues I
10.3.3 AFF9xxx Family Business Issues II
10.3.4 MKB1220 Public Relations Writing
10.3.5 MKB2252 Crisis and Risk Management
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the subject proposals listed in items 9.3.1 to 9.3.5 inclusive.
10.4 Minor Amendment to an Existing Course and to Existing Subjects
The Faculty of Business and Economics has agreed to recommend minor amendments to an existing course and amendments to existing subjects as detailed under items 3.5, 4.1, 6 and 7 of the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
(Item 3.5 of the Report provides detail of subject changes within the public relations stream of the degree of Bachelor of Communications following the major amendments to the degree which were approved by the Education Committee at Meeting 7/97.)
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the minor amendment to an existing course and amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Business and Economics as detailed in the documentation presented.
11. FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Report of Meeting 5/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 5/97 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 Amendment to an Existing Course
11.1.1 Bachelor of Information Management (Honours) - Streams
The amendments under this item would be introduced from Semester One 1998. Members are asked to note that these streams were not intended for inclusion in the title of the honours program.
A document is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology to amend the Bachelor of Information Management (Honours) to allow for five streams within the honours program as listed below and detailed in the documentation presented:
11.2 New Subject Proposal
Documentation is available from the Acting Secretary regarding the proposal for perusal by members. The handbook entry is attached.
11.2.1 SYS2403 Professional Practice in Information Systems
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the subject proposal listed above under item 11.2.1.
11.3 Amendment to a Subject
The Faculty of Computing and Information Technology has agreed to recommend an amendment to an existing subject as detailed under item 3 of the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the amendment to an existing subject of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology as detailed in the Faculty Board Report presented.
12. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
The Report of Meeting 5/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Education is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 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 Proposal
12.1.1 Graduate Certificate in International Education
This new course would be introduced from Semester One 1998 via distance education mode, to be coordinated from the Clayton Campus.
The Committee is asked to note that the two subjects to be offered at the first year level of this new course, GED2863 and GED2864, are submitted for approval under item 12.1.1. It is expected that proposals for the remaining two later year subjects will be forwarded for approval at a later meeting.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Education to establish a new course titled Graduate Certificate in International Education as detailed in the document presented.
12.2 New Subject Proposals
Documentation is available from the Acting Secretary regarding the proposals for perusal by members. Handbook entries are attached.
12.2.1 GED2863 Issues in International Education
12.2.2 GED2864 Cross-cultural Curriculum and Pedagogy in the Global Context
12.2.3 GEDxxxx The international context of teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL)
12.2.4 EDC3001 Assessment of Learning
12.2.5 EDC3002 Developing Pedagogy
12.2.6 EDC3003 Adolescent Development
12.2.7 EDC3004 Language and Literacy in Secondary School
12.2.8 GEC1503 Sport and Outdoor Recreation 3
12.2.9 EDP2501 Practicum Studies 1 (Early Childhood)
12.2.10 EDP2601 Practicum Studies 1
12.2.11 EDP2602 Practicum Studies 2
12.2.12 EDP2701 Practicum Studies A (Primary)
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the subject proposals listed above under items
13. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
The Report of Meeting 6/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 6/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering and note the item requiring attention.
13.1 Minor Amendment to a Course
The Faculty of Engineering has agreed to recommend a minor amendment to an existing course as detailed under item 2.1 of the Faculty Board Report presented.
A document (the Faculty Board Report) is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the minor amendment to an existing course of the Faculty of Engineering as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
14. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
The Report of Meeting 6/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Science is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 6/97 of the Board of the Faculty of Science and consider the item requiring action for submission to the Academic Board.
*14.1 New Course Proposal
14.1.1 Diploma of Psychology
A document is attached.
This proposal, for introduction in Semester One 1998, is for a three year part-time undergraduate diploma to be offered initially on the Caulfield Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Science to establish the new undergraduate course titled Diploma of Psychology as detailed in the document presented.
15. NEXT MEETING
The next scheduled meeting of the Education Committee will be held at 10.00 am on Wednesday 4 February 1998. Course and subject proposal submissions for that meeting are due on or before WEDNESDAY 7 JANUARY 1998 and full reports are due on or before Friday 23 January 1998.
It is very important that all final submissions include a report or draft report from the Faculty Board. Submissions must be submitted both electronically and in hardcopy. Please DO NOT staple or submit double-sided hard copies.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the information above.
Membership:
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, Clayton
Associate Professor J Hurst, Computing and Information Technology
Professor L Johnson, Monash Mt Eliza
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
Associate Professor L Roller, Pharmacy
Professor G Taylor, Medicine
Mr G Tickell, Education
Mr J Welikala, MPA, Clayton, (Masters)
Associate Professor N White, Arts
Mr M Williams, MUSU Inc., Caulfield
Professor B Young, Co-Opted
Vacant, MUPSA
In Attendance: Professor T Threadgold, Arts
Associate Professor L Nethercott, Business and Economics
Professor PJ Stewart, Pharmacy
Professor G Webb, CHED
Mr R Burnet, Student Services Division
Faculty Registrar/Manager (in rotation) - Ms A Pilgrim, Business & Economics
Mr P Siggens, Manager, University Secretariat
Ms J Buckingham, Office of the DV-C (A&P)
Ms K Wilson-Reid, Acting Secretary