Monash University

Education Committee Meeting 6/98

Meeting 6/98 of the Education Committee will be held on Wednesday, 23 September 1998 at 10:00 am in the Sir George Lush Room, University Offices, Clayton Campus.

Apologies: Telephone: 9905 5341; email: Sally Stafford@adm.monash.edu.au.

14 September 1998

Ms S Stafford
Executive Officer

Ms A Lomdahl
Acting Secretary

Members having a direct commercial or financial interest in any item before this Meeting must declare that interest to the Chair via the Executive Officer prior to consideration of the item, and must not take part in a vote on any matter concerning it.

AGENDA

PART A: PROCEDURAL AND POLICY MATTERS

*A1. 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.

That the Committee nominate any additional items to be starred, and then endorse the recommendations for items other than those starred.

The Minutes of the Special Meeting of Education Committee held on Wednesday 26th August, 1998 are attached. p.1-10

The Minutes of Meeting 5/98 held on Wednesday, 24 June 1998 have been circulated.

Members are requested to note that the minute for item A3.1 has been amended as follows:

Professor White advised the Committee that this degree would be offered as an 'exit award' only. The Committee noted the advice from Professor White and was satisfied that all earlier concerns had been met.

That the Committee approve the Minutes of Meeting 5/98 as amended. Further, that the Committee approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Education Committee of 26 August as circulated.

At Meeting 5/98 the Committee requested clarification from the Deputy University Solicitor in regard to appeals, the integration of plagiarism into the policy, and the use of the terms 'Dean' or 'Dean's nominee'. Mrs J Tooher will report on the outcome of discussions with Ms A Lazar in relation to these matters.

Documents are attached. p.11-26

At the Special Meeting of Education Committee held on 26 August, the Committee endorsed for submission to Academic Board the following new courses and major amendments to existing courses of the Faculty of Information Technology:

• Master of Information Management and Systems (revised proposal attached)
• Master of Multimedia Computing
• Master of Information Technology

• Master of Business Systems by Coursework
• Master of Business Systems by Projects
• Master of Business Systems by Distance Education
• Master of Digital Communications

The Committee's endorsement of these new courses and major amendments, and their subsequent approval at Academic Board at Meeting 6/98, was conditional upon confirmation by Education Committee at the present Meeting that the courses align with established policy for masters degrees. Associate Professor J Hurst has provided this confirmation in the memorandum attached and will speak to this item. In addition, a revised proposal for the Master of Information Management and Systems is presented for approval by the Committee.

That the Committee receive the advice of Associate Professor J Hurst in regard to the courses listed above and confirm that they align with established policy for masters degrees as agreed at the Special Meeting of Education Committee on 26 August and approved by Academic Board at Meeting 6/98 on 2 September. Further, that the Committee approve the revised proposal for the Master of Information Management and Systems.

At Meeting 6/98 of 2 September, Academic Board approved the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish an articulation arrangement with the Yamaha Academy of Arts and Music. Approval by the Academic Board was stated to be subject to clarification of details of the arrangement as approved by Faculty Board and their endorsement by Education Committee. Associate Professor N White will report on this matter.

That the Education Committee approve the details of the proposed articulation arrangement as reported by Associate Professor N White.

A document will be circulated electronically prior to the Meeting.

In early 1998 the Council of Monash University approved the establishment of the award level of (HECS liable) undergraduate Diploma of least 48 points (equivalent to one full academic year) of an academically coherent program of study, based on approved Monash University subjects taught by Monash University staff.

The proposal before Council in early 1998 recommended a diploma award structure involving sequential undergraduate studies, which was endorsed, but also foreshadowed that 'further patterns are acceptable' and that 'the non-sequential structures will be more fully defined as proposals emerge'.

The proposal to establish a Diploma of Undergraduate Studies has been given support, in principle, by the Vice Chancellor's Group at its Meeting of 9 September. The proposal has been developed following consultation with the Associate Deans (Teaching) and Associate Deans (International) and reflects input received from both groups. The establishment of a Diploma of Undergraduate Studies, which is an exit award only, will permit students (particularly international students) who are forced to abandon their studies as a result of financial hardship to gain formal recognition of their successful completion of 48 points of undergraduate coursework. Generally these subjects would be non-sequential and in most instances correspond to the first year of an undergraduate degree course, and thus be academically coherent.

This new proposal has three new aspects - it has a non-sequential structure, it is an exit award only and it is a University-wide undergraduate award, rather than one associated with a particular Faculty.

The Committee is invited to consider the proposal to establish a (provisionally titled) Diploma of Undergraduate Studies and to endorse it for transmission to the Academic Board.

That Education Committee consider the proposal for a Diploma of Undergraduate Studies and endorse it for submission to the Academic Board.

A document is attached. p.27-28

At both Meeting 5/98 and at the Special Meeting of 26 August, the question was raised as to whether the University permits academic 'hurdle' requirements for normal progression within courses. This issue arose in connection with courses leading both to single degrees and to double degrees (Professional Masters by Coursework and the Masters of Business Administration/Masters of Arts in Arts Administration). A Working Party, including Professor M Evans, Professor M King and Professor T Threadgold was established to explore this question. In its Report, which is attached for consideration by the Committee, the Working Party has recommended:

That the Education Committee receive the Report of the Working Party on Hurdle Requirements for Academic Progression. Further, that the Committee endorse the recommendation set out in the Report and extracted above for transmission to the Academic Board.

At the Meeting 5/98 of Education Committee, members approved the proposed structure for LTOP Working Parties as set out below. Members agreed to notify the Executive Officer of their willingness to serve as Working Party members or to nominate Faculty staff to participate in Working Party deliberations. Nominations received to date appear in the table below. The Committee is invited to note the membership of Education Committee LTOP Working Parties as detailed below and to provide additional nominations for Working Parties 2, 3 and 4.

That the Committee note the current membership of Education Committee Working Parties as set out in the table above and nominate additional members for Working Parties 2, 3 and 4.

A document is attached. p.29-36

A Report from Meeting 5/98 of the Distance Education and Open Learning Committee, held on 21 July, is attached for consideration by Education Committee. Education Committee is invited to note the proceedings of the Committee and consider the recommendations of the Distance Education and Open Learning Committee regarding the adoption of a University policy on software platforms to support flexible learning. The Committee's recommendations are set out in its Report and extracted below:

That the Distance Education and Open Learning Committee recommends to Education Committee the adoption of a university policy that software platforms to support learning and teaching shall possess the following characteristics:

• an appropriate flexible pedagogical model;
• open standards;
• a high level of flexibility in developing, storing, delivering and maintaining content material;
• comprehensive communication and group management facilities, and
• comprehensive assignment management and security capabilities.

That the evaluation criteria developed by the Working Party on Software Platforms for on-line document delivery and computer mediated communication (as set out in Appendix A of the Report) be recommended to Education Committee for adoption university-wide.

That Education Committee receive the Report of the Distance Education and Open Learning Committee and consider the recommendations set out in its Report and in the extract above.

The Melbourne/Monash Learning and Teaching Courseware Development Grants Pilot Scheme has been established by the Melbourne/Monash Protocol.

The Education Committee is invited to note that expressions of interest have been called for with a closing date of 1 October 1998. Applications forms for the Grants Pilot Scheme are available as a downloadable file. The URL for this grant application is http://www.meu.unimelb.edu.au/melbmonash.

That Education Committee note the information.

B1. FACULTY OF ART & DESIGN p.37-38

The Reports from Faculty Board Meetings 1/98, 2/98 held on the 13 May and 1 July 1998 and the Report of Meeting 9/98 of the Executive Committee of the Board of the Faculty of Art and Design held on 21 August are attached.

That the Committee receive the Reports of Meetings of the Board of the Faculty of Art & Design and the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Art and Design and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.

Handbook entries are attached. p.39-64

The Board and Executive Committee of the Faculty of Art & Design has agreed to recommend the approval of the new subjects set out below. Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding this proposal for perusal by members.

TAD2122 Art and Design Practice in Britain A

TAD2132 Art and Design Practice in Britain B

TAD2121 Contemporary Art and Design in Europe A

TAD2131 Contemporary Art and Design in Europe B

TAD3209 Contemporary Discourse in Interior Architecture and Design

TAD2201 Critical Issues in Design 2A

TAD2211 Critical Issues in Design 2B

TAD3602 Critical Practices A

TAD3612 Critical Practices B

TAD2203 History and Criticism of Interiors and Furniture 2A

TAD2213 History and Criticism of Interiors and Furniture 2B

TAD2311 Making Art and Design: Cultural Contexts 2B

TAD3311 Making Art and Design: Cultural Contexts 3B

TAD2206 Ornament, Meaning an Design 2A

TAD2216 Ornament Meaning and Design 2B

TAD2502 Product Analysis Forum

TAD3205 Women, Art and Social Context 3A

TAD3125 Women Art and Social Context 3B

APA4001 Project Studies (Applied Arts Honours)

APA4002 Major Project (Applied Arts Honours)

FNA4001 Project studies (Fine Arts Honours)

FNA4002 Major Project (Fine Arts Honours)

That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the new subjects as set above.

A Report of Meeting 5/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Arts held on 9^th September 1998 is attached. p.65-70

A Report from the Meeting of the Faculty of Arts Executive Committee held on 26th August, 1998 is attached. p.71-72

That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 5/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Arts and the Report of the Faculty of Arts Executive Committee, note the proceedings, and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.

A document is attached. p.73-80

This proposal was withdrawn at Meeting 5/98 where the Committee voiced concern in regard to the level of achievement required in the MBA for progression into the MA component of the course. A revised proposal, resulting from consultation between the Monash Mt Eliza School of Business and the Faculty of Arts, is attached for consideration by the Committee.

That Education Committee endorse for transmission to the Academic Board the revised proposal of the Faculty of Arts and the Monash Mt Eliza School of Business to establish a Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts in Arts Administration.

A document is attached. p.81-100

The Board of the Faculty of Arts and the Board of the Faculty of Information Technology have endorsed a proposal to offer a Bachelor of Arts (Policy Studies)/Bachelor of Management and Information Systems to be offered beginning in 1999 as an on-campus course at the Caulfield campus.

That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Information Technology to offer the Bachelor of Arts (Policy Studies)/Bachelor of Management and Information Systems to be offered beginning in 1999 as an on-campus course at the Caulfield campus.

A document is attached. p.101-110

The Board of the Faculty of Arts has approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Foundation Studies to be offered commencing in Semester 1 1999 as an on-campus course at the Gippsland Campus.

That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to establish a Diploma of Foundation Studies to be offered commencing in Semester 1 1999 as an on-campus course at the Gippsland Campus.

A document is attached. p.111-136

The Board of the Faculty of Arts has proposed that the following Postgraduate Courses in Applied Linguistics set out below be offered through a combination of distance education and on campus teaching.

1. Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Applied Linguistics)
2. Masters Qualifying by coursework in Applied Linguistics
3. Master of Arts by coursework (Applied Linguistics)
4. Masters Qualifying with a research component in Applied Linguistics
5. Master of Arts by coursework and research (Linguistics)

The Department of Linguistics currently runs courses A, B, C through either the on campus mode or through Distance Education. Courses D and E are currently offered on campus only. The Department of Linguistics proposes to cease offering the exclusive on campus option and to offer all courses through a combination of distance education and on campus teaching.

That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board, the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to offer courses A, B, C, D, and E as set out above through a combination of Distance Education and on campus teaching.

A document is attached. p.137-144

The Board of the Faculty of Arts has proposed that the Graduate Certificate in Corporate Environmental Management be offered by distance education.

That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board, the proposal of Faculty of Arts to offer the Graduate Certificate in Corporate Environmental Management by distance education.

A document is attached. p.145-146

The Board of the Faculty of Arts has proposed that the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Civil Ceremonies) be offered by distance education.

That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board, the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to offer the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Civil Ceremonies) by distance education.

Handbook entries are attached. p.147-152

Full details of the proposed major amendments are available for perusal from the Executive Officer.

The Board of the Faculty of Arts has agreed to recommend amendments to the following subjects as detailed below.

ENV437E Corporate Environmental Management

CVL4010 Rites of Passage: Celebrating Life Cycle Events

CVL4020 Life Cycle Events in Music and Literature

CVL4030 Celebrant and Client: Legal, Ethical and Personal Issues

CVL4040 Professional Celebration of Rites and Passage

That the Committee note the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts to amend subjects as set out above and detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.

The Board of the Faculty of Arts has agreed to recommend amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Report of Faculty Board presented.

That the Committee note the amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.

The Board of the Faculty of Arts has agreed to recommend the disestablishment of existing subjects as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.

That the Committee note the disestablishment of existing subjects as detailed in Report of the Faculty Board presented.

A Report of Meeting 4/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Education held on 9 September 1998 is attached. p.153-154

That the Committee receive the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Education, and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.

A document is attached. p.155-165

The Board of the Faculty of Education has approved a proposal to establish a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education in conjunction with the Centre for Higher Education Development to be offered commencing in Semester 1 1999 in flexible mode as an on-campus course at Clayton and other campuses subject to demand.

That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Education to establish a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education in conjunction with the Centre for Higher Education Development to be offered commencing in Semester 1 1999 in flexible mode as an on-campus course at Clayton and other campuses subject to demand.

Handbook entries are attached. p.166-176

The Board of the Faculty of Education together with the Centre for Higher Education Development has recommended the approval of the new subjects set out below.

• EDN5XXX Designing for Learning
• EDN5YYY Teaching for Learning
• EDN5ZZZ Evaluating Teaching and Learning
• EDN5*** Negotiated Project

That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the new subject proposals set out above.

Handbook entries are attached. p.177-194

The Board of the Faculty of Education has recommended the approval of the new subjects set out below. Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members.

EDF1513 Music in early childhood

EDF1514 Visual art in early childhood

EDP3306 Introduction to world music

EDF4011 ESL in the mainstream

EDF4012 Introduction to students with special needs

EDF 4014 Exploring multiculturalism and cultural differences in schools

EDF 4015 The professional teacher

EDF 4016 Developing effective communication skills

EDF4017 Using digital technologies in literacy education

EDG3001 Curriculum studies: Literacy2

EDG3002 Curriculum studies: Mathematics 2

EDG3003 Curriculum studies: Physical Education and health education

EDG3004 Curriculum studies: Art and Music

EDG3005 Curriculum studies: Science and Studies of Society and Environment

That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the new subjects set out above.

The Faculty of Education has agreed to recommend an amendment to an existing subject as detailed below.

From GEC1502 Sport and Resources Recreation 2 to EDG1502 Human Development and Biophysical Foundations

That the Committee note the amendment to the existing subject of the Faculty of Education as detailed above.

A Draft Report from Meeting 6/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Information Technology to be held on 16th September is attached. p.195-196

That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 6/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Information Technology and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.

A document is attached. p.197-210

The Board of the Faculty of Information Technology has approved a proposal to establish a Master of Logistics Information Systems to be offered commencing in Semester 1 1999 in flexible delivery mode from the Caulfield, Peninsula and Clayton Campuses.

That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the proposal from the Board of the Faculty of Information Technology to establish a Master of Logistics Information Systems to be offered commencing in Semester 1 1999 in flexible delivery mode from the Caulfield, Peninsula and Clayton Campuses.

The Report of Meeting 3/98 of the Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy held

on 2nd September 1998 is attached. p.211-214

That the Committee receive the Report of Meeting 3/98 of the Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy and consider each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.

A document is attached. p.215-216

The Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy has recommended that the name of its Graduate Diploma in Hospital Pharmacy be changed to Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.

That the Committee endorse for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Victorian College of Pharmacy to change the name of its Graduate Diploma in Hospital Pharmacy to Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.

Handbook entries are attached. p.217-226

The Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy agreed to recommend the approval of new subjects as set out below. Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding this proposal for perusal by members.

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry (first year level)
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology II (third-year level)
• Clinical Pharmacy 1 (third-year level)
• Biochemistry (second year level)

That the Committee endorse for submission to Academic Board the new subjects set out above.

Full details of the proposed major amendments are available for perusal by members from the Executive Officer.

The Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy has agreed to recommend amendments to the following subjects as detailed below.

• Pharmaceutical Microbiology 1 (second year level) to be taught in Semester 2 is a rationalisation of the existing microbiology course.
• Pharmaceutics II (third-year level) A year long subject incorporating a transfer of material from second to third year with the subject to be introduced in first semester 1999.
• Pharmacy Practice II (Second year level) A year-long subject incorporating the previous third-year topic of forensic Pharmacy to the second year level, consequently expanding the subject from 13 lectures to 42 lectures.
• Pharmacy Practice III (third-year level) A year long subject which includes the Introductory (IPES) and Advanced Practice Experiences (APES)
• Medicinal Chemistry I (first-year level) A year-long subject incorporating those parts of chemistry that are seen as medicinal in nature. It will run alongside Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1.

That the Committee note the recommendation of the Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy to amend the subjects as set out above and detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.

The Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy has agreed to recommend amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Report of the Board presented.

That the Committee note the amendments to existing subjects of the Victorian College of Pharmacy as set out in the Report of the Board presented.

The Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy has recommended the disestablishment of subjects as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.

That the Committee note the recommendations of the Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy in regard to the disestablishment of subjects as detailed in the Report of the Board presented.

The next scheduled Meeting of the Education Committee will be held at 10.00 am on Wednesday 4^th November 1998. Course and subject proposal submissions for that Meeting are due on or before WEDNESDAY 7^th October 1998. Full Reports are due on or before Friday 23 October 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.

That the Committee note the information set out above.

Professor A Lindsay (Chair)
Mr K Bensley, Art & Design
Associate Professor M Evans, Business and Economics
Associate Professor A Farley, Accounting and Finance
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
Associate Professor K Ng, Engineering
Ms M McGrath, MSA, Clayton
Mr H. McPherson, MONSU, Caulfield
Professor L Roller, Pharmacy
Professor G Taylor, Medicine
Mr G Tickell, Education
Ms J Tooher, Law
Mr John Ferrito, MPA, Masters
Associate Professor N White, Arts
Mr M Whitehead, MUBSU, Berwick
Ms A Whyte, MPA, Graduate Diploma
Professor B Young, Co-Opted

Ms J Buckingham, Office of the DVC (A&P)
Mr R Burnet, Student Services
Professor J Harris, DEC
Professor L Nethercott, Business and Economics
Professor T Threadgold, Arts
Mr C Vernon, Monash International Pty Ltd
Professor G Webb, CHED
Faculty Registrar/Manager, Dr P Rodan

Ms S Stafford, University Secretariat

Ms A Lomdahl, University Secretariat

Mr B Eddy, University Solicitor's Office
S M Fairbanks, Faculty of Education
Dr A Mitchell, Records and Archives Services
Mr P Siggins, University Secretariat
Faculty Registrars