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Education Committee Meeting 2-2006Meeting No. 2/2006 of the Education Committee will be held on Wednesday, 19 April 2006, in the Sir George Lush Room, Building 3a, Clayton campus, commencing at 2.15pm. Apologies: Please telephone: 9905 5049, or e-mail to: shana.chong@adm.monash.edu.au Shana Chong, Secretary 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. AgendaPART A PROCEDURAL, POLICY & COMMITTEE MATTERS *1. MEMBERSHIP, ATTENDANCE AND APOLOGIES Returning member: Dr Gaell Hildebrand, Faculty of Education Regular observer: Ms Sue Bell, Principal, Monash College Invited to attend: Ms Shona Arnott, Executive Officer, University Planning and Statistics, for item 7.1 Mr Mark Hatwell, Manager Policy and Publications, Student Administration, for item 6.1 Ms Amanda Lazar, University Solicitors Office, for item 12 Associate Professor Marg Lindorff, Faculty of Business and Economics, for item 12 Mr Terry Masocco, Manager Financial Resources Planning, Financial Resources Management Division Dr Sid Nair, Quality Adviser, CHEQ, for item 10 Ms Ann Shelton, University Solicitors Office, for item 4.4 Apologies: None have been received at this time. 2. 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. RECOMMENDATION: That Education Committee nominates any additional items to be starred, and endorses the recommendations for all items other than those starred. *3. MINUTES p1-24 The unconfirmed minutes of Meeting 1/2006, held on 8 March 2006, were circulated on 29 March and are attached. Also attached are papers tabled at the meeting. RECOMMENDATION: That Education Committee approves the Minutes of Meeting 1/2006 held on 8 March. *4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES *4.1 Education Committee Terms Of Reference The Chair has advised that the establishment of the new subcommittees of Education Committee, outlined below, are provisional proposals pending more extensive proposals for change to Academic Board's committee structure. The Chair will speak to the item. RECOMMENDATION: That Education Committee notes the advice of the Chair. *4.2 Learning, Teaching and Quality Subcommittee p25-26 At Meeting 1/06 the Committee agreed to establish the Learning, Teaching and Quality (LTQ) Subcommittee, which will deal with learning, teaching, and associated quality issues. The draft terms of reference are attached, for discussion. The membership structure is to be the based on the membership of the Committee of Associate Deans Teaching. Professor Graham Webb, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Quality), will speak to this item. RECOMMENDATION: That Education Committee:
*4.3 Education Policy and Programs Subcommittee p27-28 At Meeting 1/06 the Committee agreed to establish the Education Policy and Programs Subcommittee. The draft terms of reference and membership structure are attached, for discussion. Professor Merran Evans, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Planning), will speak to this item. RECOMMENDATION: That Education Committee considers the Terms of Reference and membership structure of the Education Policy and Programs Subcommittee of Education Committee. *4.4 Status Report On The Update Of Faculty Awards Regulations p29-30 A summary document is attached. Ms Ann Shelton, Solicitor’s Office, will provide an update of this item, following the advice received at Meeting 1/06. RECOMMENDATION: That Education Committee notes the updating of Faculty Awards Regulations by faculties. *4.5 Report of the Academic Year Working Party The Chair will provide an update of this item. RECOMMENDATION: That Education Committee notes the advice of the Chair. 5. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM ACADEMIC BOARD MEETING 1/2006 Due to an additional Academic Board meeting cycle prior to the Education Committee meeting 1/2006, a report was not submitted to the Academic Board Meeting 1/2006. *6. GRADING *6.1 Proposal For Adoption Of A University Approach To Grade Point Average Calculation p31-37 Documentation is attached. Monash does not currently have a university-wide approach to Grade Point Averages (GPAs) and an increase in demand has been noted from students who wish to apply for educational and employment opportunities where statement of GPA is required. It is proposed that Monash adopts a single standard method of calculating GPAs to provide students with a cumulative GPA relating to their current or completed Monash University course, based on all unit results achieved, which may serve as a nationally and internationally-recognised measure of course performance. It is proposed that the current cumulative GPA for each student be published on academic transcripts. It is further proposed that a policy be developed to outline the purposes, principles and methodology for GPA calculation, incorporating an agreed scale methodology and accompanying rules as set out in the paper. Mr Mark Hatwell, Student Administration, has been invited to speak to this item. RECOMMENDATION: That Education Committee approves a university-wide approach to calculation of student Grade Point Averages to broaden the opportunities of Monash students and graduates, based on either or both of the four-point and seven-point scale methodologies. That Education Committee approves publication of both the student Grade Point Average and Weighted Average Mark on academic transcripts. *7. COURSE APPROVALS *7.1 Course And Unit Costing Models p38-40 Documentation is attached. The paper presents the three costing models, as developed by the Financial Resources Management Division, to assist in the development of the new course proposal:
Ms Shona Arnott, University Planning and Statistics, is in attendance. Professor Merran Evans, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Planning), will speak to this item. RECOMMENDATION: That Education Committee notes the course and unit costing models. *7.2 Request For The Imposition Of Unit Quotas From The Faculty Of Law p130-132 In accordance with the Unit and Course Quotas policy, (http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/execserv/policies/Academic-Policies/policy/unit-and-course-quotas.html), request for the imposition of unit quotas requires the approval of the Education Committee. The Faculty has submitted the following request for the imposition of enrolment quotas: Postgraduate Units
Undergraduate Units Units Offered In Summer Semester
Units Offered Other Than Summer Semester
In accordance with the Procedures in relation to unit quotas, the Faculty has provided information regarding:
RECOMMENDATION: That the Education Committee approves the unit quotas as recommended by the Faculty of Law for 2006. *8. THE BOLOGNA PROCESS AND THE CREATION OF EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATION AREA p41-48 Documentation is attached. The briefing paper provides an overview of the Bologna process, a major process of higher education reforms across Europe, characterised by the creation of the European Higher Education Area by 2010. Professor Merran Evans, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Planning), will speak to this item. RECOMMENDATION: That Education Committee:
*9. FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING STANDARDS p49-52 Documentation is attached. A new framework created in the United Kingdom aims to establish nationwide criteria for standards of teaching in higher education and ensure that academics are trained to meet them. This is the first guide to the standards of teaching expected in higher education. RECOMMENDATION: That Education Committee:
*10. UNIT EVALUATION UPDATE p53-54 Documentation is attached. Following the implementation of a new system for unit evaluation in 2005, Dr Sid Nair, Quality Adviser, CHEQ, has been invited to attend to speak to an item on:
The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Quality) will introduce the item. That Education Committee:
*11. CARRICK AWARDS It appears timely to monitor the Carrick Awards process for 2006, noting the University’s target to obtain consistent superior results in the following Carrick Award categories, as set out in the Education Plan:
Further information regarding the Carrick Awards is available at: http://www.celts.monash.edu.au/staff/awards/#carrick. Professor David Murphy, Director, Centre for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching will speak to this item. RECOMMENDATION: That Education Committee notes the advice provided by Professor David Murphy regarding the Carrick Awards. *12. REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO STATUTE 6.2 – EXCLUSION FOR UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS p55-56 Documentation regarding an amendment to the Exclusion for Unsatisfactory Progress Regulations is attached. Ms Amanda Lazar, Solicitor’s Office, and Associate Professor Marg Lindorff, Chair, Exclusion Procedures Subcommittee, will speak to this item. RECOMMENDATION: That Education Committee approves, for submission to Academic Board, the amendment to the Regulations pursuant to Statute 6.2 – Exclusion for unsatisfactory progress. 13. OTHER BUSINESS PART B: FACULTY REPORTS 14. BIANNUAL FACULTY REPORTS ON APPROVED COURSE AND UNIT DEVELOPMENTS p57-138 Faculties have submitted their biannual reports for noting in this agenda. The Committee is invited to note that the biannual report from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences will be submitted to Meeting 3/2006. RECOMMENDATION: That Education Committee receives and notes the biannual reports of approved course and unit developments as presented by the Faculties of Art and Design, Arts, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Pharmacy and Science. PART C: NEXT MEETING Final submissions for the agenda for Meeting 3/2006 are due by Wednesday, 17 May 2006. Meeting 3/2006 will be held in the Clayfield Room, Building A1, Room 34, Caulfield campus. Membership: Professor Stephen Parker (Chair) Ms Jenny Allen Dr Heinz Kreutz Professor Owen Hughes Professor Tony Dingle Associate Professor Sally Joy Dr Gaell Hildebrand Associate Professor Brenton Doecke Associate Professor Gary Codner Professor William Young Professor David Arnott Dr Jeannie Paterson Associate Professor Tony Luff Dr Louise McCall Associate Professor Louis Roller Dr David Taylor Dr Cristina Varsavsky Dr Tony Patti Professor Max King Associate Professor John Hurst Professor Merran Evans Professor Graham Webb Dr David Murphy Ms Glenda Key Ms Emily Greco, MONSU - Caulfield Mr Tim Brown, MONSU Peninsula Mr Chris Holmes, MSA – Clayton Mr Michael Hayes, MUBS – Berwick Mr Kirk Slywa, MUGSU - Gippsland Pharmacy Students Association – position vacant Mr Leslie Whiteley, MPA – masters by coursework MPA – graduate/postgraduate diploma – position vacant In Attendance: Mr Clive Vernon Mr Peter Yates (alternate for Mr P Marshall) Ms Christine Cooze (alternate for Ms Cathrine Harboe-Ree) Ms Sue Bell Ms Shana Chong (Secretary) Further Distribution: Faculty Managers/Registrars (*9) Mr T Calder Ms P Williams Ms P Herman Ms B Le Grand |