Meeting 6/98 of the Education Committee was 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.

Associate Professor M Evans, Acting Chair

Mr K Bensley, Art and Design

Associate Professor A Farley, Business and Economics

Mr John Ferrito, MPA,

Associate Professor J Hurst, Computing and Information Technology

Professor J Harris, DEC

Professor M King, PhD and Scholarships Committee

Dr K Macrae, Science

Associate Professor K Ng, Engineering

Professor L Roller, Pharmacy

Professor G Taylor, Medicine

Mr G Tickell, Education

Ms J Tooher, Law

Associate Professor N White, Arts

Professor A Lindsay (Chair)

Professor L Johnson, MME

Professor T Threadgold, Arts

In Attendance

Mr R Burnet, Student Services

Professor L Nethercott, Business and Economics

Mr C Vernon, Monash International Pty Ltd

Dr P Rodan, Faculty Registrar/Manager,

Ms S Stafford, University Secretariat

Professor P Stewart, Pharmacy

Ms A Lomdahl, University Secretariat

The Chair welcomed Professor J Harris as a member of Education Committee and noted that Academic Board had also confirmed Professor G Webb's membership of the Committee.

The Committee noted that all items related to course approval and major course amendment had been starred for the attention of the Committee and that certain other items were starred as requiring discussion. In addition, the Committee nominated A6, A7, A9 and B2 to be starred and endorsed the recommendation for items other than those starred.

The Minutes of the Special Meeting of Education Committee held on Wednesday 26th August, 1998 were circulated. (p.1-10)

The Minutes of Meeting 5/98 held on Wednesday, 12 August 1998 were circulated previously.

The Committee approved the Minutes of Meeting 5/98 noting the amendment to Item A3 and an amendment to the date for Meeting 5/98 as set out in Item A2 of the Agenda. Further, the Committee approved 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 advised the Committee that following discussions with Ms A Lazar

• The term 'Dean's nominee' was now incorporated into Point 3 of the Grievance Procedures so that either the Dean or a senior member of staff nominated by the Dean could dismiss or resolve a grievance request.
• It was agreed that plagiarism would not be dealt with explicitly in the Discipline and Grievance Policy for Open Learning Students, but that Guidelines for the University's Discipline Statute should apply.
• It was recommended that individual faculties explain the definition of plagiarism to students, and in the event of a case of plagiarism, that the faculty investigate whether the student intended to cheat.

It was recommended that the introduction to the Discipline and Grievance Policies for Open learning Students be amended as follows:

Documents were circulated. (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 (a revised proposal was 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 received a revised proposal for the Master of Information Management and Systems and confirmed that it aligned with established policy for Masters Degrees. In addition the Committee confirmed that the Master of Multimedia Computing and Master of Information Technology also conform to the Policy.

However, members identified a need for formal evaluation of the proposed major amendments to the Master of Business Systems by Coursework, Master of Business Systems by Projects, Master of Business Systems by Distance Education and Master of Digital Communications. Accordingly, Associate Professor J Hurst agreed to provide additional documentation to the Postgraduate Evaluation Committee for evaluation and subsequent consideration at Education Committee Meeting 7/98.

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 reported that the Faculty Board would require graduates of the Advanced Diploma (Yamaha Academy of Art Music) to achieve a credit average (65%) and an IELTS level 6 in order for direct articulation into second year studies of the Faculty of Arts Bachelor of Music Degree.

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

A document was tabled at the Meeting. A revised version of the proposal is attached. (Attachment 1)

The Committee considered the proposal to establish a Diploma of Undergraduate Studies and endorse it for transmission to Academic Board.

In a wide-ranging discussion, the Committee raised a number of points which have been incorporated into the revised version of the course proposal (attached). The Committee agreed that it may be appropriate to establish a Committee analogous to the PhD and Scholarships Committee to administer this new University-wide award.

The Committee agreed to endorse the proposal for a Diploma of Undergraduate Studies for transmission to Academic Board. Representatives from the Faculty of Engineering and the Victorian College of Pharmacy requested it be noted that they endorsed the proposal with extreme reluctance.

Documents were circulated. (p.27-28)

Education Committee received the Report of the Working Party on Hurdle Requirements for Academic Progression and endorsed its Recommendation as amended at the Meeting and set out below.

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.

Education Committee noted the revised Working Party memberships as set out below.

The Committee agreed that the LTOP Working Party on updating Education and other Academic Policies would also consider issues of credit points and workload, and accelerated subjects in preference to establishing a separate and additional Working Party.

Documents were circulated. (p.29-36)

A Report from Meeting 5/98 of the Distance Education and Open Learning Committee, held on 21 July, was circulated for consideration by Education Committee. Education Committee noted the proceedings of the Committee and considered 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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

The Education Committee endorsed the recommendations set out in the Report of the Distance Education and Open Learning Committee for implementation by Faculties.

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

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 were circulated (p.37-38)

The Committee received 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 considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.

Handbook entries were circulated. (p.39-64)

The Board and Executive Committee of the Faculty of Art & Design recommended the approval of the new subjects set out below. Documentation was available from the Executive Officer regarding these new subject proposals 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)

The Committee endorsed 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 was circulated. (p65-70). A Report of a Special Meeting of the Faculty Board held on 16 ^th September was tabled.

A Report from the Meeting of the Faculty of Arts Executive Committee held on 26th August, 1998 was circulated. (p71-72)

The Committee received the Report of Meeting 5/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Arts, the Report of the Special Meeting of Faculty Board and the Report of the Faculty of Arts Executive Committee, noted the proceedings, and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.

Documents were circulated. (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, was circulated for consideration by the Committee.

The Education Committee endorsed 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.

(Secretarial Note: This Item is an exception to the Policy on Hurdle Requirements for Academic Progression as set out in Item A7.)

Documents were circulated. (p.81-100)

The Committee endorsed 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 Information Management and Systems beginning in 1999 as an on-campus course at the Caulfield campus. This endorsement was subject to adjustment to the annual intake of the EFTSU load associated with this course to the normal minimum requirement of 30.

Documents were circulated. (p.101-110)

A revised handbook entry is attached. (Attachment 2)

The Committee discussed this proposal at length and raised the following issues - the rationale for introducing the course, market demand, vocational and academic aspects of the course, credit provision at the point of entry and the need for signatures from Associate Deans (Teaching) of associated faculties.

The Committee endorsed 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. This endorsement was conditional on confirmation that consultation with relevant Associate Deans (Teaching) had occurred. Changes in the wording of the course objectives and admission criteria were also agreed and are reflected in the handbook entry attached.

Documents were circulated. (p.111-136)

The Committee endorsed for submission to Academic Board, the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to offer courses A, B, C, D, and E as set out below 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)

Documents were circulated. (p.137-144)

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

Documents were circulated. (p.145-146)

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

Associate Professor N White advised the Committee that the Arts Faculty Board had agreed to cease intake of students into the first year of the Bachelor of Human Services Degree at the Caulfield campus. Associate Professor N White noted that although no further students would be admitted to this degree, students could study human services subjects by enrolling in the BA (Police Studies) or the BA (Policy Studies)..

The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to cease intake of students into the first year of the Bachelor of Human Services Degree.

Handbook entries were circulated. (p.147-152)

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

The Board of the Faculty of Arts had 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

The Committee noted 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 Committee noted the amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.

The Committee noted 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 was circulated. (p.153-154)

The Committee received the Report of the Board of the Faculty of Education, and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.

Documents were circulated. (p.155-165)

The Committee agreed to 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. This endorsement was subject to advice from Professor G Webb that resource requirements had been met, and clarification regarding credit provision and the recognition of prior learning.

Handbook entries were circulated (p.166-176)

The Board of the Faculty of Education together with the Centre for Higher Education Development 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

The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the new subject proposals set out above.

Handbook entries were circulated. (p.177-194)

The Board of the Faculty of Education recommended the approval of the new subjects set out below. Documentation was 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

EDF4103 Modifying curriculum for 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

The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the new subjects set out above.

The Faculty of Education 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

The Committee noted 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 held on 16th September was circulated. (p.195-196)

The Committee received the Report of Meeting 6/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Information Technology and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.

Documents were circulated. (p.197-210)

The Committee noted that this proposal had been withdrawn.

The Report of Meeting 3/98 of the Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy held on 2nd September 1998 was circulated. (p.211-214)

The Committee received the Report of Meeting 3/98 of the Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.

Documents were circulated. (p.215-216)

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

The Committee endorsed 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 were circulated. (p.217-226)

The Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy agreed to recommend the approval of new subjects as set out below. Documentation was 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)

The Committee endorsed for submission to Academic Board the new subjects set out above.

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

The Board of the Victorian College of Pharmacy had 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.

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

The Committee noted 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.

The Committee noted the information set out above.

Professor A Lindsay (Chair)
Mr K Bensley, Art & Design
Professor M Evans, Associate Chair of Academic Board
Associate Professor A Farley, Business and Economics
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
Faculty Registrars

Ms M Fairbanks, Faculty of Education
Dr A Mitchell, Records and Archives Services
Mr P Siggins, University Secretariat