Council Meeting 6/91

Meeting No. 6/91 of the Monash University Council was held on Monday, 23 September 1991, in the Council Room, University Offices, at the Clayton campus, commencing at 5.00 pm.

There were present:

The Hon. Sir George Lush, Chancellor, in the Chair

Mr J.A. Hancock, Deputy Chancellor

Professor M.I. Logan, Vice-Chancellor and President

Mr P.L. Baker

Mr J.C. Blyth

Dr F.R. Burden

Ms J.A. Chandler

Dr B.J. Costar

Professor A.R. Edwards

Mr C.L. Hatsell

Dr M.E. James

Dr J.E. Kolm

Ms S. McManamny

Professor W.H. Melbourne

Senator K.C.L. Patterson

Professor R. Porter

Mr P.H. Ramler

Dr P.K. Rodan

Professor R.H. Snape

Mrs J. Strauss

Dr L.E. Ward

Mr R.L. Whyte

In attendance were:

Professor J.A. Hay, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

Professor G.N. Vaughan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Professor T. Kennedy, Pro-Vice-Chancellor

Mr A.L. Pritchard, Registrar

Mr P.B. Wade, Comptroller

Ms E. Anderson, Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor

Ms J.M. Beck, Director of Protocol and Alumni Affairs

Ms K. Clark, Undergraduate & Diploma Student Observer

Mr R.P. Cresp, Undergraduate & Diploma Student Observer

Mr B.C. Yau, Undergraduate & Diploma Student Observer

Mr I.C. Gregory, Secretary

Apologies were received from:

Dr G.A Knights, Mr D.J. Shore, Mr Justice Tadgell, Mrs J.M. McPhee, Mr W.A. Kricker, Dr C.K. Coogan, Professor R.J. Pargetter, Miss D.R. Pizzey, Dr H.M. Nugent, Ms M.G. Keys and Dr J.M. Hearn.

The meeting was attended by 2 observers.

M I N U T E S

1. INTRODUCTORY AND FORMAL BUSINESS

1.1 Special Leave

1.2 Membership

Council noted the following report from the Returning Officer in respect of the election for two undergraduate and diploma student members of Council:

Nominations closed at 12 noon on Monday, 9 September for two elected undergraduate and diploma student members of Council. The following nominations were received:

Mr Rohan Cresp

Ms Emma King

Ms Sarah Porritt

Mr Jeffrey Sharp

Ms Helga Svendsen

In the absence of elected undergraduate and diploma student members, Council approved the attendance of three of the previous student members and extended to them the right to be heard. The members concerned were Ms K. Clark and Messrs Cresp and Yau.

1.3 Minutes

1.4 Matters Arising from the Minutes

1.4.1 Proposed New Graduate Course in Nursing

At the July meeting of Council, a query was raised in respect of the resource implications of proposals contained in the Academic Report from the Faculty of Professional Studies for three new courses, Graduate Diploma in Nursing, Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing, and a Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care Nursing.

At the previous meeting of Council a further deferral of a decision in regard to the introduction of the proposed new courses was adopted as it appeared that the consultation set in place by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) had not been finalised.

Council received a paper concerning this matter from the Faculty of Professional Studies and Mr Cresp placed on notice a question relating to the number of full fee paying courses available.

1.4.2 Personnel Services Report

At the previous meeting of Council, a query was raised concerning the allocation of funding under the Training Guarantee Act in respect of academic staff compared with general staff (minute 4.6). The question raised by Mr John Blyth was as follows:

In meeting the requirements of the Training Guarantee Act, what proportion of funding was allocated to Staff Development for general staff compared with the allocation for academic staff.

A detailed reply was forwarded to Mr Blyth.

Council noted the information.

1.5 Gifts and Grants

Council noted with appreciation the attached listing of gifts and grants received by the University in August.

1.6 Donations to the Library

Council noted with appreciation the attached listing of books presented to the University Library since reported to the previous meeting.

1.7 Use of the University Seal

The attached listing of documents to which the University Seal had been affixed since reported to the previous meeting was noted and approved.

1.8 Election of Chancellor and Deputy Chancellors

Council noted that pursuant to sections 16 and 17 of the Monash University Act and Statute 3.1 - The Chancellor and Deputy Chancellors, nominations for term elections for a Chancellor and two Deputy Chancellors had been called.

The Chancellor informed Council that he would not seek a further term of election following the expiration of his current term of office at the commencement of the first Council meeting in 1992.

After discussing the matter at length, and noting previous procedures followed for the election of a Chancellor, Council resolved to establish an ad hoc Search Committee comprising the following members:

Mr J.A. Hancock, Chairman and Convener

Mr P.H. Ramler

Dr J.E. Kolm

Mrs J. Strauss

Miss D.R. Pizzey

Professor R. Porter

Professor M.I. Logan

The ad hoc Search Committee would undertake the following:

n receive suggestions regarding suitable candidates from members of Council and others; and

n consult as necessary and bring to the next meeting of Council a single nomination for the chancellorship of the University.

An assurance was given to Council by the Vice-Chancellor that widespread consultations would be held within the University in respect of suggestions for a new Chancellor.

In accordance with paragraph 8.3 of Statute 3.1 - The Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor, which provides for the Returning Officer to stipulate the time for the closing of nominations for the office of Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor, the Returning Officer had specified that nominations should be received by 5.00pm on 29 October 1991. Statute 3.1, paragraph 9.1 provides that "in the case of a term election no nomination shall be received after the hour of commencement of the last meeting held before the election". In view of the procedures outlined above for the election of a new Chancellor, Council decided that the closing date for nominations should be set at 5.00 pm on Monday, 4 November 1991.

2. REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

2.1 Higher Education Issues in 1992

Council received the attached two press statements from the Minister for Higher Education and Employment Services and a media release entitled "Government Acts on Higher Education Difficulties" from the AVCC. In speaking to the attachments, the Vice- Chancellor drew Council's attention to the extension of Austudy to Bond University, the provision of 2000 additional HECS exempt scholarships, additional funds for the Australian Research Council and the provision of three advanced engineering centres. In answer to a question, the Vice-Chancellor assured Council that Monash University would make representations concerning the engineering centres immediately guidelines were made available.

2.2 Budget Process

Council noted the information.

2.3 Academic and Building Developments in the University

On the motion of the Vice-Chancellor, Council approved the following motion:

1. That the recommendations from the ad hoc committee chaired by Dr Knights should be referred to the Campus Planning Committee prior to being considered by the Academic Board and Council;

2. that the first stage of construction of a building at Caulfield campus for the David Syme Faculty of Business and the Faculty of Computing and Information Systems should proceed; and

3. Dr Costar should be coopted to the committee as a non professorial teaching staff representative from Caulfield campus.

2.4 Review of Council Committees

Council further resolved in respect of those committees which had ceased to be Council Standing Committees that annual reports for Council should be prepared and that a copy of the minutes of the meetings should be made available at Council meetings. A request was made that the Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities be included in the minutes to be tabled at Council meetings. The Vice- Chancellor informed Council that he would be happy to make a whole range of minutes of committees available to Council members and that copies of minutes would be provided for members to read in the Council room up to one hour prior to the commencement of Council meetings.

2.5 Safety on Campus

Following a recent assault on a person in the grounds of the University, the Vice- Chancellor provided an outline of the circumstances and details of the extensive action taken to improve security on the campuses. Students had been involved in discussions of security matters and would continue to be consulted.

Council noted the information.

2.6 Nominations Committee

Following the resignation of Ms Strauss, Council agreed to appoint Dr Costar to the Nominations Committee.

3. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

3.1 Monash University College Gippsland Advisory Council

In regard to an attachment to the report of the Monash University College Gippsland Advisory Council entitled Access of Students to Tertiary Education, Council was informed of the strong community interest in the College and noted that a number of special admission schemes of the University would be extended to admissions to the College thereby providing additional means of access to residents of Gippsland, especially through the Schools Link Scheme.

Council noted the information.

3.2 Academic Board - Meeting 7/91

Council received the attached report of Meeting 7/91 of the Academic Board held on 14 August, together with the following appendices:

A. Proposal for the establishment of a Bachelor of Business (Accounting)(Honours) - Faculty of Business;

B. Proposal for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate in Accounting - Faculty of Business;

C. Proposal for the establishment of a Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing - Faculty of Business;

D. Proposal for the establishment of a Graduate Diploma of Business (Financial Management) - Faculty of Business;

E. Proposal for the establishment of a Master of Business (Accounting) (Coursework) - Faculty of Business;

F. Proposal for the establishment of a Master of Business (Banking and Finance) - Faculty of Business;

G. Approval to advertise and fill a Chair in Pulp and Paper Technology;

H. Proposal for a Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Arts;

I. Proposal for a Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Science; and

J. Proposal for General Staff Related Honorary Appointments.

3.2.1 Recommendations

Council approved the recommendations arising from matters dealt with in the following items of the report:

2.1 Degree of Bachelor of Business Systems (Honours);

2.2 Bachelor of Business (Accounting)(Honours);

2.3 Graduate Certificate in Accounting;

2.4 Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing;

2.5 Graduate Diploma of Business (Financial Management);

2.6 Master of Business (Accounting) by Coursework;

2.7 Master of Business (Banking and Finance) by Coursework;

3. Advertising of Chair in Pulp and Paper Technology;

4.1 Proposal for a Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Arts;

4.2 Proposal for a Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Science;

5. Honorary Appointments - General Staff.

3.2.2 Legislation

On the recommendation of the Academic Board, Council made the following legislation arising from a matter dealt with in the Board's report:

1.1 Faculties - (Amendment No. 109) Regulations.

3.3 Academic Board - Meeting 8/91

Council received the attached report of Meeting 8/91 of the Academic Board held on 11 September.

3.3.1 Recommendations

Council approved the recommendations arising from the matters dealt with in the following items of the report subject to the recommendations arising from item 2 of the Proceedings as set out below:

2.1 Graduate Diploma of Arts (Welfare Administration);

2.2 Associate Diploma of Arts (Welfare Studies);

3.1 Chair of Medicine, Alfred Hospital;

3.2 Chair in Pure Mathematics; and

4. Award of Degree of Doctor of Medicine.

Proceedings

Position of Director of the Monash University Computer Centre

Council approved the advertising of the position of Director of the Monash University Computer Centre, and the composition of the Selection Committee as follows:

Professor G.N. Vaughan, Chairman

Professor C.J. Bellamy (Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology)

Professor I.D. Rae (Dean of the Faculty of Science)

Professor P.LeP. Darvall (Dean of the Faculty of Engineering)

Mr P.B. Wade (Comptroller)

Ms M.G. Keys

Mrs J. Strauss

One member of the staff of the Computer Centre.

3.3.2 Legislation

On the recommendation of the Academic Board, Council made the following regulations arising from matters dealt with in the following items of the Board's report:

1.1 Courses and Degrees (Faculty of Arts) (Degree of Master of Arts)(Amendment No. 11) Regulations;

1.2 Courses and Degrees (Faculty of Computing and Information Technology)(Degree of Bachelor of Information Systems)(Amendment No. 1) Regulations;

1.3 Courses and Degrees (Faculty of Computing and Information Technology)(Graduate Diplomas in the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology)(Amendment No. 2) Regulations;

1.4 Courses and Degrees (Faculty of Economics Commerce and Management)(Degree of Bachelor of Commerce)(Amendment No. 1) Regulations;

1.5 Courses and Degrees (Faculty of Economics Commerce and Management)(Degree of Bachelor of Economics)(Amendment No. 3) Regulations;

1.6 Courses and Degrees (Faculty of Engineering)(Degree of Master of Engineering Science)(Amendment no. 4) Regulations;

1.7 Courses and Degrees (Faculty of Engineering)(Graduate Diploma in the Faculty of Engineering)(Amendment No. 1) Regulations;

1.8 Courses and Degrees (Faculty of Engineering)(Degree of Bachelor of Engineering)(Amendment No. 9) Regulations;

1.9 Courses and Degrees (Faculty of Engineering)(Degree of Bachelor of Technology) Regulations;

1.10 Courses and Degrees (Faculty of Engineering)(Degree of Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering)(Amendment No. 1) Regulations;

1.11 Courses and Degrees (Faculty of Engineering)(Degree of Bachelor of Engineering)(Applied)(Amendment No. 1) Regulations; and

1.12 Graham John Beard Memorial Fund (Amendment No. 2) Regulations.

3.4 Reports of Standing Committees

3.4.1 Biosafety Committee

3.4.2 Discipline Committee

3.4.3 Equal Opportunity Committee

3.4.4 Finance Committee

3.4.5 Halls of Residence Committee

3.4.6 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy Committee

3.4.7 Patents Committee

3.5 Reports of Ad Hoc Committees

3.5.1 Chair of Marketing Selection Committee

3.6 Reports of Other Committees

3.6.1 Joint Finance Committee for Student Amenities

4. GENERAL BUSINESS

4.1 Conferral of Degrees

4.2 Recent Appointments

Council noted the brief details of recent academic and general staff appointees.

4.3 Acceptance of Offer

Council noted with pleasure the acceptance of Professor C.J. Bellamy to the position of Dean, Faculty of Computing and Information Technology.

4.4 Appointment of Chair Selection Committees

4.4.1 Chair of Applied Mathematics Selection Committee

4.5 Reports on Outside Studies Programmes and Overseas Leave

Council received and noted the attached reports on Outside Studies Programmes and Overseas Leave from the following members of the University staff:

4.5.1 Professor P. Thomson, Department of German Studies and Slavic Languages;

4.5.2 Professor G. Davison, Department of History;

4.5.3 Mrs S.Y. Kneebone, Faculty of Law;

4.5.4 Dr V.L. Lee, Faculty of Education;

4.5.5 Associate Professor J.R. Northfield, School of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Education; and

4.5.6 Dr. S. Sampson, Faculty of Education.

5. Vice-Chancellorship of Deakin University

Council offered its congratulations by acclamation to Professor J.A. Hay on his appointment as Vice- Chancellor of Deakin University. The Vice-Chancellor informed Council that consideration was being given to the necessity for another senior appointment in the University and such consideration would take into account the recommendation of the ad hoc Committee of the Academic Board for the management of research in the University.

6. ITEMS FOR REPORT

6.1 Next Meeting

The next ordinary meeting of Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, 4 November, commencing at 5.00 pm and a special meeting of Council will be held at 4.00 pm on the same day.