Meeting 3/98 of the Education Committee will be held on Wednesday, 6 May 1998 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.
28 April 1998
Ms SC Stafford
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.
AGENDA1. 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, then endorse the recommendations for items other than those starred.
* 2. MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting 2/98 held on Wednesday, 18 March have been circulated.
Recommendation:
That the Committee approve the Minutes of Meeting 2/98 as circulated.
3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
3.1 Revised Discipline Statute and Guidelines
A document is attached.
At Meeting 2/98 the Committee considered the revised Statute 4.1 - Discipline and the Guidelines for its implementation presented by the Deputy University Solicitor. The Committee suggested additional amendments to both the draft Statute and Guidelines. Input regarding the proposed revisions has, as agreed at Meeting 2/98, been sought from the Law Chairs. A note from the Deputy University Solicitor on progress to date is attached. A final Report will be submitted to Meeting 4/98.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the information.
*4. REVISED REPORT OF THE CREDIT POINT WORKING PARTY P 443-447
The recommendations of Education Committee Meeting 2/98 were referred back from Academic Board Meeting 1/98 for further consideration in the light of a number of points raised by the Steering Committee of Academic Board. The Committee is invited to consider the Revised Report of the Working Party (attached) for transmission to Faculties for comment, prior to its re-submission to the Academic Board.
Recommendation:
That the Committee consider the revised Report in light of the comments made by the Steering Committee. Further that the Committee approve the document for circulation to Faculties for comment, prior to its re-submission to the Academic Board.
Secretarial Note: See Item 7.6 of the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics.
*5. A MINIMUM NUMBER OF POINTS TO CONSTITUTE A MAJOR SPECIALISATION
Background
An Extract from Council Meeting 3/96, Item 7.12 Recording of Specialisations on Degree Testamurs and/or Academic Transcripts, appears below.
At Meeting 3/96 Council approved the resolution that:
Faculties be permitted to make a case to the University Council should they wish to include the specialisation of the student in the wording of the official testamur for all students receiving a particular degree; and that prior to making such a case to Council, the faculty be required to define the administrative process which would be used to determine the specialisation proposed to be included. (CL3/96/143)
Establishment of a Required Minimum of Credit Points to Constitute a Major Specialisation
At Meeting 3/98, the Associate Deans (Teaching) agreed to recommend that 48 points be the required minimum number of credit points to constitute a major specialisation in an undergraduate degree course. Education Committee is invited to consider this recommendation.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the Council resolution permitting a specialisation to be included on degree testamurs as detailed in the extract above. Further, that the Education Committee consider the recommendation of the Associate Deans (Teaching) that a 48 credit point minimum be required to constitute a major specialisation in an undergraduate degree course.
6. FACULTY OF ARTS
The Report of Meeting 2/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Arts held on 29 April 1998 is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 2/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Arts, and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
6.1 Major Amendments to Existing Subjects
A document is attached. P 451-456
The Board of the Faculty of Arts has agreed to recommend amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee note the amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Arts as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
7. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
The Report of Meeting 2/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics held on 1 April 1998 is attached. The Report of a Special Meeting of the Faculty, held on 20 and 21 April 1998, is also attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 2/98 and the Report of the Special Meeting 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.
*7.1 New Course Proposals
*7.1.1 Graduate Certificate in Pharmacoeconomics
A document is attached. P 465-474
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has approved a proposal to establish a Graduate Certificate in Pharmacoeconomics to be offered from Semester 2 1998 by distance education.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Graduate Certificate in Pharmacoeconomics to be offered from Semester 2 1998 by distance education.
*7.1.2 Bachelor of Tourism
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has approved a proposal to establish a Bachelor of Tourism to be offered as a stand-alone exit award at the Berwick Campus from Semester 1, 1999.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Bachelor of Tourism to be offered as a stand-alone exit award at the Berwick Campus from Semester 1, 1999.
*7.1.3 Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has approved a proposal to establish a Bachelor of Business and Commerce, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Bachelor of Business and Commerce, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*7.1.4 Diploma of Accounting at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Accounting to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Accounting, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*7.1.5 Diploma of Accounting and Business Law at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Accounting and Business Law to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Accounting and Business Law, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*7.1.6 Diploma of Banking and Finance at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Banking and Finance to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Banking and Finance, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*7.1.7 Diploma of Business Law and Taxation at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Business Law and Taxation to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Business Law and Taxation, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*7.1.8 Diploma of Econometrics and Business Statistics at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Econometrics and Business Statistics to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Econometrics and Business Statistics, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*7.1.9 Diploma of Electronic Commerce at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Electronic Commerce to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Electronic Commerce, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*7.1.10 Diploma of Financial Management at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Financial Management to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Financial Management, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*7.1.10 Diploma of International and Business Economics at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of International and Business Economics to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of International and Business Economics, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*7.1.11 Diploma of International Trade at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of International Trade to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of International Trade, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*7.1.12 Diploma of Management at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Management to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Management, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*7.1.13 Diploma of Marketing at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Marketing to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Marketing, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
7.1.14 Handbook Entry for Diplomas at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Faculty of Business and Economics has recommended that Education Committee approve the handbook entry for the diplomas appearing in items 7.1.4 through 7.1.14, inclusive.
Recommendation:
That the Committee approve the handbook entry for the diplomas appearing in items 7.1.4 through 7.1.14 as set out in the document presented.
*7.2 Major Amendments to Existing Courses
*7.2.1 Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics proposes the offering of the Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science double degree program on the Berwick Campus, in addition to the Gippsland Campus, and by distance education.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the offering of the Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science double degree program on the Berwick Campus, in addition to the Gippsland Campus, and by distance education.
7.3 Minor Amendments to Existing Courses
7.3.1 Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has agreed to recommend amendments to the structure of the Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee note the recommended amendments to the Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
7.3.2 Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has agreed to recommend amendments to the sequencing of subjects within the course structure of the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee note the recommended amendments to the sequencing of subjects within the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
7.4 New Subject Proposals
Handbook Entries are attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has agreed to recommend the approval of the new subjects set out in items 7.4.1 through 7.4.7 below. Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members.
7.4.1 ECC9XXX Introduction to Health Economics
7.4.2 AFC3340 Options, Financial Futures and Other Derivates
7.4.3 ECC3XXX Evolution of the Australian Financial System
7.4.4 ECB2XXX Tourism Economics
7.4.5 ECC25XX and ECC35XX The Economic History of Australia in Asian Business
7.4.6 ECC3XXX Australian Economic Institutions and Policy
7.4.7 ECX3XXX Business Economics
Recommendation
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the new subjects set out in items 7.4.1 through 7.4.7, inclusive.
7.5 Major and Minor Amendments to Existing Subjects
Documents are attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has agreed to recommend amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Reports of Faculty Board Meeting 2/98 and the Special Meeting of 20-21 April 1998.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee note the amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Business and Economics as detailed in the Reports of the Faculty Board presented.
7.6 Credit Point Structure
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has requested that the Committee note that, while it would support the adoption of a uniform 3, 6 and 12 credit point structure for undergraduate courses, it would not support this structure for graduate courses.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the information.
7.7 Unsatisfactory Progress and Exclusion
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has recommended that a university-wide review on policy and processes regarding unsatisfactory progress and exclusion be conducted. Further, that the Committee note that the Faculty’s policy on unsatisfactory progress and exclusion.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note that the Board of the Faculty of Economics has recommended that a University-wide review on policy and processes regarding unsatisfactory progress be conducted. Further, that the Committee note the Faculty’s policy on unsatisfactory progress and exclusion as set out in the document presented.
Secretarial Note:
The matter of Faculty policies on unsatisfactory progress and exclusion was recently raised at the Committee of Associate Deans (Teaching). That Committee is making initial inquiries into the unsatisfactory progress and exclusion policies of individual Faculties, focussing on resolving difficulties arising in the context of double degree programs. Simultaneously, a review of the exclusion procedures within the University is currently being undertaken by the University Secretariat.
7.8 Tertiary Entrance Requirements for the Year 2001
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics has recommended that the Committee approve its proposed Faculty’s Tertiary Entrance Requirements for the year 2001, which are the same as for the year 2000, viz:
‘The VCE Units 3 and 4 prerequisites for the year 2001 are as follows:
For Berwick and Gippsland courses, English with a grade average of 25 plus two units of Mathematics (any) (at the Unit 1 and 2 level only). For courses at Caulfield and Peninsula, a grade average of 25 in both English and in Mathematics (any), and a grade average of 20 in any two other VCE studies. For Clayton, a grade average of 25 in the following: English and either Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and a grade average of 20 in any two other VCE studies. These prerequisites normally would be the minimum for all double degree courses of which these were a component.’
(note: C = 25, D = 20).
Recommendation:
That the Committee approve for submission to Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to adopt Faculty Tertiary Entrance Requirements for the year 2001, which are the same as for the year 2000, as set out in the excerpt above.
8. FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Report of Meeting 6/98 of the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Information Technology held on 27 April 1998 is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 6/98 of the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Information Technology, and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
*8.1 Major Amendments to Existing Courses
*8.1.1 Offering of the Bachelor of Business Systems at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Executive Committee of the Faculty of Information Technology has agreed to recommend the offering of the Bachelor of Business Systems from Semester 2 1998 as an on-campus course on the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the offering of the Bachelor of Business Systems from Semester 2 1998 as an on-campus course on the Sunway Campus as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Executive Committee presented.
*8.1.2 Offering of the Bachelor of Computer Science at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Executive Committee of the Faculty of Information Technology has agreed to recommend the offering of the Bachelor of Computer Science from Semester 2 1998 as an on-campus course on the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the offering of the Bachelor of Computer Science from Semester 2 1998 as an on-campus course on the Sunway Campus.
9. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
The Report of Meeting 1/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering held on 23 April 1998 is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 1/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
*9.1 Major Amendments to Existing Courses
*9.1.1 Offering of the Bachelor of Engineering at the Sunway Campus
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Engineering has agreed to recommend the offering of the Bachelor of Engineering as an on-campus course on the Sunway Campus from Semester 2 1998.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the offering of the Bachelor of Engineering from Semester 2 1998 as an on-campus course on the Sunway Campus.
*9.2 New Subject Proposals and Subject Amendments Constituting Amendment of an Existing Branch of Study within the Bachelor of Engineering
*9.2.1 New Subject Proposal for Final Year Electives for the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
Handbook entries are attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Engineering has agreed to recommend the approval of the new subjects set out in items 9.2.1.1 through 9.2.1.4 below. Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members.
Recommendation
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the new subjects set out in items 9.2.1.1 through 9.2.1.4, inclusive.
9.2.1.1 MEC4446 Mechanical Design: Advanced Materials
9.2.1.2 MEC4426 Computer-aided Design
9.2.1.3 MEC4427 Systems Integrity and Maintenance
9.2.1.4 MEC4406 Engineering Practices: Project Thesis C
*9.2.2 Revised Final Year Electives for the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
A document is attached.
The Faculty Board of the Faculty of Engineering has agreed to recommend amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee note the amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Engineering as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
9.3 Minor Amendment to the Prerequisites for the Bachelor of Environmental Engineering Degree from 2001
The Faculty Board of the Faculty of Engineering has agreed to recommend amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee note the minor amendments to prerequisites for the Bachelor of Environmental Engineering Degree from 2001 as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented
9.4 Disestablishment of Subjects within the Mechanical Engineering Branch
The Faculty of Engineering has recommended the disestablishment of undergraduate subjects from 1999 as detailed in the document presented.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee note the information.
10. FACULTY OF MEDICINE
The Report of Meeting 2/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine held on 25 March is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 2/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
*10.1 New Course Proposals
*10.1.1 Graduate Diploma in Child Psychotherapy Studies
A document is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Medicine to establish a Graduate Diploma in Child Psychotherapy Studies to be offered by distance education through the Department of Psychological Medicine and the Master of Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy location at Repatriation Campus. The course is proposed to be offered from Semester 2 1998.
10.2 New Subject Proposals for the Graduate Diploma in Child Psychotherapy Studies
Handbook entries are attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Medicine has agreed to recommend the approval of the new subjects set out in items 10.2.1 through 10.2.8 below. Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding this proposal for perusal by members.
10.2.1 DCP0001 Psychoanalytic and Developmental Theories I
10.2.2 DCP0002 Normal Developmental Observation
10.2.3 DCP0003 Psychoanalytic and Developmental Theories II
10.2.4 DCP0004 Assessment of Children and Adolescents
10.2.5 DCP0005 Principles of Child Psychotherapy
10.2.6 DCP0006 Principles of Adolescent Psychotherapy
10.2.7 DCP0007 Principles of Short-Term and Crisis Work
10.2.8 DCP0008 Principles of Working with Parents
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the new subjects set out in items 10.2.1 through 10.2.8, inclusive.
*10.3 Major Amendments to Existing Courses
*10.3.1 Offering of the Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) at the Sunway Campus
Documents are attached
The Board of the Faculty of Medicine has agreed to recommend the offering of the Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) from Semester 2 1998 by mixed mode delivery on the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Medicine to offer the Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) from Semester 2 1998 by mixed mode delivery on the Sunway Campus.
11. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
The Report of Meeting 1/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Science held on 18 March 1998 is attached.
Recommendation:
That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 1/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Science, note the proceedings, and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
*11.1 New Course Proposals
*11.1.1 New Bachelor of Science
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Science has proposed to establish a new Bachelor of Science to be offered from Semester 1 1999. The course will be offered in on-campus and flexible learning mode at the Clayton and Gippsland Campuses, with some subjects offered in distance mode.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Science to establish a new Bachelor of Science to be offered from Semester 1 1999. Further, that the Committee note that the course will be offered in on-campus and flexible learning mode at the Clayton and Gippsland Campuses, with some subjects offered in distance mode.
*11.1.2 Bachelor of Science (Resource Management)/Diploma in Natural Resource Management
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Science has proposed to establish a new Bachelor of Science (Resource Management)/Diploma in Natural Resource Management to be offered from Semester 1 1999 by flexible delivery. The course will be offered in conjunction with East Gippsland, Casey, Peninsula and Northern Melbourne Institutes of TAFE from Gippsland, Berwick and Peninsula Campuses.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Science to establish a new Bachelor of Science (Resource Management)/Diploma in Natural Resource Management to be offered from Semester 1 1999 by flexible delivery. Further, that the Committee note that the course will be offered in conjunction with East Gippsland, Casey, Peninsula and Northern Melbourne Institutes of TAFE.
*11.1.3 Graduate Certificate in Plant Natural Products
A document is attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Science has proposed to establish a Graduate Certificate in Plant Natural Products to be offered from Semester 2 1998 by flexible delivery in collaboration with Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE.
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Science to establish a Graduate Certificate in Plant Natural Products to be offered from Semester 2 1998 by flexible delivery in collaboration with Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE.
*11.2 Major Amendments to Existing Courses
*11.2.1 The Offering of the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science at the Berwick Campus
Documents are attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Science has agreed to recommend that the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science be offered at the Berwick Campus from Semester 1 1999, utilising flexible delivery from the Gippsland Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Science to offer the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science at the Berwick Campus from Semester 1 1999, utilising flexible delivery from the Gippsland Campus.
*11.2.2 The Offering of the Diploma of Psychology at the Sunway Campus
Documents are attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Science has agreed to recommend that the Diploma of Psychology be offered from Semester 2 1998 in flexible delivery mode at the Sunway Campus.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Science to offer the Diploma of Psychology from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
11.3 Minor Amendments to Bachelor of Science Rules - 1998
The Board of the Faculty of Science has agreed to recommend amendments to the Bachelor of Science Rules as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee note the amendments to the Bachelor of Science Rules as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
11.4 New Subject Proposals
Handbook entries are attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Science has agreed to recommend the approval of the new subjects set out in items 11.4.1 and 11.4.2 below. Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members.
11.4.1. ENV3647 Forest Management
11.4.2. ENV3656 Natural Area Management
Recommendation:
That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the new subject set out in items 11.4.1 and 11.4.2.
11.5 Major Amendments to Existing Subjects
Revised handbook entries are attached.
The Board of the Faculty of Science has agreed to recommend amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee note the amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
12. MONASH MT ELIZA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT LTD
*12.1 Major Amendment to the Master of Business Administration (Executive)
A document is attached.
The Board of Monash Mt Eliza Graduate School of Business and Government Ltd (MBBS) has proposed amendments to the Master of Business Administration (Executive). In 1997 Council requested a review of the MBA (Executive) as part of the University’s quality assurance process. The course has been revised in response to the recommendations of a Review Committee and are aimed at aligning the MBA (Executive) with existing Monash University standards for degree programs.
Recommendation:
That the Education Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the revised Master of Business Administration (Executive) as detailed in the document presented.
13. NEXT MEETING
The next scheduled Meeting of the Education Committee will be held at 10.00 am on Wednesday 24 June 1998. Course and subject proposal submissions for that Meeting are due on or before WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 1998 full Reports are due on or before Friday 12 June 1998.
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.
Recommendation:
That the Committee note the information above.
Membership
Professor A Lindsay (Chair)
Associate Professor R Alfredson, Engineering
Mr K Bensley, Art & Design
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 Manser, MUGSU
Ms M McGrath, MSA, Clayton
Mr H. McPherson, MONSU, Caulfield
Professor J Redmond, Art and Design
Professor L Roller, Pharmacy
Professor G Taylor, Medicine
Mr G Tickell, Education
Ms J Tooher, Law
Mr J Welikala, MPA, Masters
Associate Professor N White, Arts
Mr M Whitehead, MUBSU, Berwick
Professor B Young, Co-Opted
In Attendance
Ms J Buckingham, Office of the DVC (A&P)
Mr R Burnet, Student Services
Professor W Kent, History
Professor L Nethercott, Business and Economics
Professor T Threadgold, Arts
Professor P Stewart, Pharmacy
Mr C Vernon, Monash International Pty Ltd
Professor G Webb, CHED
Faculty Registrar/Manager (in rotation)
P Siggins, Secretariat
Executive Officer
S Stafford
Distribution
Mr B Eddy, University Solicitor’s Office
Faculty Registrars