Meeting No. 7/93 of the Monash University Council was held on Monday, 1
November 1993, in the Council Room, University Offices, at the Clayton
campus, between 5.00 pm and 6.00 pm.
Mr D.W. Rogers, Chancellor, in the Chair
Dr G.A. Knights, Deputy Chancellor
Mr P.H. Ramler, Deputy Chancellor
Professor M.I. Logan, Vice-Chancellor and President
Professor C.J. Bellamy
Mr J.C. Blyth
Dr F.R. Burden
Ms J.A. Chandler
Professor B.W. Cherry
Associate Professor B.J. Costar
Professor A.R. Edwards
Mr H.A. Grayson
Ms M.G. Keys
Dr J.E. Kolm
Mr W.A. Kricker
Ms R.A. McManamny
Mr A.H. May
Senator K.C.L. Patterson
Professor I.D. Rae
Ms A.L. Ralph
Dr P.K. Rodan
Mr J.K. Rogers
Mr T.M. Stiles
Associate Professor J. Strauss
The Hon. Mr Justice R.C. Tadgell
Dr G.M. Vaughan
Professor I.W. Chubb, Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Professor P.LeP. Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Professor L.H.T. West, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International Programs)
Professor J.L.C. Chipman, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Gippsland Campus)
Mr P.B. Wade, General Manager
Ms O. Cornelius, Academic Registrar
Mr G.F. Neat, Executive Director, University Development
Ms C.E. Anderson, Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor
Ms L. Gash, Minute Secretary
| 1.Apologies Apologies were received from Dr Coogan, Mr
Guest, Mr Hall, Professor Hearn, Dr James, Miss Pizzey, Dr Ward and Mr
Whyte, and Mrs McPhee who had special leave for this meeting. Mr
Hutchinson and Professor Melbourne were absent. The Chairman advised Dr
Coogan was recovering after a period in hospital.
(File 88/1415)
2. Special Leave
Special leave was granted to Mr Spring for the meeting in hand. |
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| 3.Conduct of Business Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.1, 5.2, 6, 7, 8,
10, 13.2, 13.5, 17, 21, 23.3, 22.4, 23.5, 24 and 25.3 were discussed at
the meeting. The agenda was re-arranged to include new items 21.3,
relating to conferral of degrees in absentia and 27, `Quality Portfolio
1993', both of which were discussed at the meeting. The remaining items
were dealt with on the motion of the Chancellor:
that all items on the agenda not starred be adopted without
discussion, and the action recommended be taken or the information
therein noted. |
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| 4.Minutes |
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| The minutes of Meeting No. 6/93 held on 20 September were confirmed
and signed. |
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| 5.Matters Arising from the Minutes
5.1 Venues for Council Meetings, 1994 |
OC |
| Council considered and appointed the schedule of meetings 1994 to
include meetings on other campuses of the University, as listed below:
21 February Caulfield Campus
11 April Clayton Campus
16 May Clayton Campus
27 June Peninsula Campus
8 August Clayton Campus
19 September Clayton Campus
31 October Gippsland Campus (meeting 3.00 pm)
12 December Clayton Campus
(File 90/0184) |
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| 5.2Employment Conditions of Academic Staff |
SEH OC |
| Council noted the appended correspondence from the Vice-Chancellor.
The Chancellor informed Council that an application lodged by the AHEIA
with the Industrial Relations Commission was listed for a Hearing on 3
November. The Chancellor advised that this matter, which concerned the
employment conditions of academic staff in Australian universities, was
subjudice. Council agreed to defer consideration of two petitions
forwarded by academic staff at Monash until the next meeting.
(File 93/1416)
6. Use of the University Seal |
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| Council approved the affixing of the University Seal to the appended
list of documents.
(File 89/2074)
7. Report of the Vice-Chancellor
7.1 Employment Conditions of Academic Staff
This item was considered under item 5.2. |
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| 7.2Professorship at Syme Business School - Gippsland
Council approved the Vice-Chancellor's recommendation that the position
of Professor and Head, Syme Business School, Gippsland, be advertised
subject to ratification by the Academic Board at its next meeting.
(File 93/0928) |
IWC BRM |
| 7.3Advisory Committee at Peninsula Campus |
MIL RMcDA |
| As foreshadowed at the last meeting, the Vice-Chancellor briefed
Council on the membership and terms of reference of an Advisory
Committee, Peninsula Campus, Frankston. The Advisory Group, to report to
the Vice-Chancellor, would focus on the operation of the University in
this region. Council approved the establishment of an Advisory
Committee, for the Peninsula Campus, Frankston with membership to
include elected campus-based representatives of academic and general
staff.
(File 93/1570) |
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| 7.4Monash/Malaysia Medical School
Professor Logan reported that negotiations intended to facilitate the
entry of undergraduate medical students from Malaysia into the Faculty
of Medicine to complete a Monash degree were continuing. Subsequent to
agreement between the relevant bodies on a protocol covering this
procedure, the Vice-Chancellor would refer a proposal to Council.
(File 93/1323) |
RP |
| 7.5Position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) |
AHGA PLePD |
| Council approved the Vice-Chancellor's recommendation that Professor
Darvall's appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and
Development) be extended beyond 31 December 1993, until such time as the
appointment Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) is
announced.
(Files 90/1119 & S/43288) |
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| 7.6Position of Dean, Faculty of Medicine |
RP AHGA |
| Council approved the Vice-Chancellor's recommendation, for a further
appointment, for four years from 1 March 1994, of Professor Porter as
Dean, Faculty of Medicine and, that the position of Dean of Medicine be
advertised at the end of three years from March 1994.
(Files 92/1430 and S/24214) |
BRM |
| 7.7Budget
Professor Logan provided a preview of the Budget explaining that
Council would receive the Budget at the next meeting. Council noted
advice on the following items:
- Planned student load to reduce over enrolment.
- Scholarships. An increase of scholarships for postgraduate students to
125 (90 in 1992).
- Research. The Monash Development Fund to continue and, increased
funding available for research through the Committee for Associate Deans
(Research).
- Language study abroad. Monash students to study a language in an
overseas country with credit towards a degree.
- Early retirement fund.
(File 93/0585) |
PBW |
| 8.Report of Faculty of Business and Economics Implementation Task
Force |
RJP |
| Council noted the appended report from Professor Pargetter. The
Vice-Chancellor briefed Council concerning the Faculty of Business and
Economics Implementation Task Force, advising the diminution of its role
and responsibility since the establishment of the Faculty of Business
and Economics on 1 July 1993. Council approved the Vice-Chancellor's
recommendation that the Faculty of Business and Economics Implementation
Task Force be disbanded.
(File 92/1340) |
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| 9.Report of the Dean, Faculty of Arts Council received and
noted the appended Annual Report 1992 forwarded by Professor Pargetter,
Dean, Faculty of Arts.
(File 93/1135) |
RJP |
| 10.Report of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Gippsland Campus)
Council noted the Report from Professor Chipman who outlined the
operation of the Gippsland Campus and described some of the factors
contributing to the educational and cultural ethos of this University
campus. |
JLCC |
| Regional factors, a falling retention rate in secondary schools and
the general economic downturn in the area, had stimulated action by
Professors Chipman and Pargetter designed to re-emphasise the function
of the campus in the area. Professor Chipman then focussed on the campus
itself, presenting a profile of the educational program at Gippsland and
a projection of its development. The intention was to broaden and
strengthen curricula offered at Gippsland. Professor Chipman
foreshadowed the introduction of a degree course in journalism and
encouragement of postgraduate study, with the objective of increasing
enrolment in distance education courses. A Mission Statement for the
campus would be produced which, while confluent with the principles
outlined in the University's statement, would enable the specific
objectives of the campus to be articulated. Professor Chipman
acknowledged the need to improve the quality of life for students at the
campus. He foreshadowed the development of activities eg., clubs and
societies with the capacity to promote an enriched cultural environment
for male and female students. In order to encourage this development an
Academic Review and Development Board would be established. The
composition of this Board would comprise an appropriate proportion of
elected females. With regard to the academic arrangement of the campus,
a more direct affiliation of schools into the faculty structure at
Monash would be achieved. In conclusion Professor Chipman drew attention
to the splendid opportunities of Gippsland Campus to provide university
education in the region and further afield. Council noted that it would
receive reports and recommendations arising from the activities of the
Campus.
(File 93/1383)
11. Report of the Gippsland Campus Advisory Council
Council received the appended report of the Gippsland Campus Advisory
Council.
(File 91/0649) |
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| 12.Report of the Academic Board (Meeting No. 8/93) |
JAD |
| Council received and noted the appended report of the Academic Board
and approved the recommendations therein. |
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| 12.1Faculties (Amendment No. 116) Regulations
(File 93/1631) |
SB |
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| 12.2Courses and Degrees (Faculty of Law) (Degree of Master of
Laws) (Amendment No. 22) Regulations |
SB |
| (File 93/1716) |
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| 12.3Faculties (Amendment No. 117) Regulations
(File 93/1631) |
SB |
| 12.4Change of Headship of the Department of Mathematics
(File 91/1496) |
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| 13.Report of the Academic Board (Meeting No. 9/93) |
JAD |
| Council received and noted the appended report of the Academic Board
and approved the recommendations therein. Council approved the deletion
of 13.5 Proposal for the Affiliation of the Institute for Cultural
Studies in Psychiatric Nursing Inc. with Monash University from the
list of items approved by Academic Board, pending its consideration by
the Affiliation Committee. In regard to item 13.2, the Vice- Chancellor
agreed to clarify a query as to the criteria for selection of applicants
into the Graduate Diploma in Education viz, a stated preference for
Monash Graduates. Council agreed to receive advice on this matter at the
next meeting. |
OC |
| 13.1Courses and Degrees (Faculty of Engineering) (Graduate
Diplomas in the Faculty of Engineering) (Amendment No. 5) Regulations
(File 90/1632) |
SB |
| 13.2Statute 6.1.1 University Entrance and Admission to Courses
and University Entrance and Admission to Course Regulations |
SB |
| Council noted and approved the proposal pertaining to item 13.2 as
conveyed in the Explanatory Memorandum (Appendix D) in regard to
Regulation 7, that the yearly amenities fee be set by the
Vice-Chancellor.
Council then approved the recommendations therein and, in accordance
with section 24 of the Monash University Act, delegated authority to the
Vice-Chancellor to make the regulations in the form so approved.
(File 89/2101) |
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| 13.3Proposal to Introduce the Kemcor Third Year Scholarship,
Faculty of Engineering |
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| (File 89/1231) |
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| 13.4Proposal to Establish a Chair of Asian Law |
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| (File 93/1457) 13.5 Item deleted |
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| 13.6Proposal to Establish the Department of Clinical Forensic
Medicine (Victoria Police) as an Associated Teaching Facility of the
Faculty of Medicine
(File 93/1239)
13.7 Proposal to Establish the Position of Professor/Director of
Palliative Care at Monash Medical Centre |
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| (File 93/1525) 13.8 Associate Deans in the Faculty of Medicine
- Proposed Changes and New Appointment
(File 88/2931)
13.9 Clinical Associate Professor Positions - Proposal to Remove
the Ceiling of 0.3 Fraction
(File 93/1184) |
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| 14.Report of the Buildings Committee |
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| Council received and noted the appended report of the Buildings
Committee.
(File 88/2206) |
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| 15.Report of the Equal Opportunity Committee |
MEJ |
| Council received and noted the appended report of the Equal
Opportunity Committee. After noting advice concerning the Committee's
terms of reference as approved by Council, and, the concepts expressed
in the Affirmative Action (Equal Employment Opportunity for Women)
Act 1986 Council approved the recommendation contained in the report
that the terms of reference of the Equal Opportunity Committee be
revised by amending the first dot point to read:
ensure the development and implementation of an Affirmative Action
Program for women to promote equal employment and educational
opportunity in accordance with legislative requirements and University
policy;
(File 88/3050)
16. Report of the Finance Committee
The Committee advised Council that Finance Committee had met on 28
October and that no report from this meeting had been submitted for the
attention of Council.
(File 89/1490) |
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| 17.Report of the Honorary Degrees Committee |
BML |
| Following an oral report from the Chancellor, Council approved the
recommendations of the Honorary Degrees Committee that five people be
invited to have the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa
conferred upon them, and that two people be invited to have the degree
of Doctor of Science honoris causa conferred upon them.
(File 88/2436)
18. Report of the Union Board
Council received and noted the appended report of the Union Board.
(File 88/1244)
19. Report of the Joint Student Liaison Committee
Council received and noted the appended report of the Joint Student
Liaison Committee.
(File 93/1763)
20. Report of the Joint Finance Committee for Student Amenities
Council received and noted the appended report of the Joint Finance
Committee for Student Amenities.
(File 90/1280) |
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| 21.Conferral of Degrees In Absentia |
OC RB |
| 21.1 Council conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy upon
Eleonora Gullone who had fulfilled the requirements of the degree.
21.2 Council conferred the degree of Master of Laws upon Adiva
Rochelle Sifris who had fulfilled the requirements for the degree.
21.3 Council received and approved the Vice-Chancellor's
recommendation to confer the Associate Diploma of Arts (Police Studies)
In Absentia upon fifteen graduands.
Council conferred the degree of Associate Diploma of Arts (Police
Studies) In Absentia upon
Upoko Temoana VAIIMENE
Tearoa John TINI
Matapakia TANGATA
Jane Tauariki TUAVERA
Metauatini TANGAROA
Teremana NGATOKORUA
John STRICKLAND
John Robert HOSKING
Rei Jack ENOKA
Maarametua TETAVA
Walter Tetaura HENRY
Areumu INGAUA
Tehapai FOSTER
Vaine Paiere MOKOROA
each of whom has fulfilled the requirements for the degree.
(File 93/0755) |
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| 22.Appointment of Head of the School of Graduate Studies, Faculty
of Education |
AHGA |
| Council appointed Professor R.J.W. Selleck as Head of the School of
Graduate Studies, Faculty of Education, for two years commencing 1
January 1994.
(Files 92/0778 and S/538984)
23. Report on Chair Appointments |
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| 23.1Acceptance of Offers
Council noted the appended report confirming acceptance of offers for
the following:
* Chair of Engineering Materials and Head of School, Gippsland School
of Engineering
* Chair of Computing, Department of Computer Technology and Head,
Department of Computer Technology.
(Files 92/1399 and 92/1376) |
BRM |
| 23.2Chair Selection Committee Matters Council noted the
appended report detailing the appointment of Council members since the
last meeting on two Chair Selection Committees as set out in items 2.1
and 2.2.
(File 92/1434) |
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| 23.3Report of the Selection Committee, Professor and Director,
Centre for Graduate Studies in Clinical Nursing |
BRM |
| Council received and approved the recommendation contained in the
appended report of the Selection Committee, Professor and Director,
Centre for Graduate Studies in Clinical Nursing.
(File 92/0804) |
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| 23.4Report of the Selection Committee, Dean, Business and
Economics |
BRM |
| Council received and approved the recommendation contained in the
appended report of the Selection Committee, Dean, Business and
Economics.
(File 92/1200) |
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| 23.5Report of the Selection Committee, Professor and Head,
Sub-Faculty of Art and Design |
BRM |
| Council received and approved the recommendation contained in the
appended report of the Selection Committee, Professor and Head,
Sub-Faculty of Art and Design.
(File 92/1320) |
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| 24.Report of Selection Committee for Chair of Structural
Engineering |
BRM |
| Council received and approved the recommendation contained in the
appended report of the Selection Committee, Chair of Structural
Engineering.
(File 93/0560) |
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| 25.Legislation |
SB |
| Council received the appended legislation, noting explanatory
memoranda forwarded by the University Solicitor's Office. In regard to
item 25.3 Council agreed to delete the clause 3.1 - `apply in writing to
the Registrar', from the Regulations.
Council made the legislation:
25.1 Statute 8.1 The Seal of the University (Substitution)
Statute
(File 87/0045) |
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| 25.2Administrative Review Statute No. 2 1993 |
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| (File 93/1077) 25.3 Courses and Degrees (Faculty of Arts)
(Graduate Diplomas in the Sub-Faculty of Art and Design) (Amendment No.
1) Regulations
(File 93/1192) |
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| 25.4Transfer of Courses and Degrees Regulations No. 2 1993 |
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| (File 88/1322) |
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| 25.5Statute 2.2 The Academic Board (Amendment No. 4) Statute |
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| (File 90/1203) |
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| 25.6Statute 9.2 - Election of Members of the Academic Board
(Amendment No. 3) Statute |
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| (File 90/1202) 26. Reports on Outside Studies Programs and
Overseas Leave Council received and noted the appended reports from:
26.1 Professor A.J. Duggan, Faculty of Law
26.2 Mr S. Easton, Department of Accounting and Finance |
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| 26.3 Mr R. Greaves, Faculty of Education |
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| 26.4 Dr K. Langfield-Smith, Department of Accounting and Finance |
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| 26.5 Associate Professor C.F. Sharpley, Faculty of Education |
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| 26.6 Dr T. Townsend, Faculty of Education |
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| (File 92/1052) |
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| 27.Quality Portfolio 1993 |
MIL OC |
| Council received the Monash University Quality Portfolio (Volumes
one and two), and agreed to defer consideration of the documents until
the next meeting. A suggestion that the Portfolio be introduced by a
presentation at the next meeting was noted as an appropriate way of
disseminating major themes in the documents. Professor Logan then gave
notice to Council regarding a general review of the University to be
conducted on a scheduled day in 1994. The Quality Portfolio would be an
aid in this exercise and Professor Logan invited Council to participate
in this initiative.
(File 93/1374)
28. Next Meeting
Members noted that the next meeting of Council was scheduled to be
held at 5.00 pm on Monday 13 December, in the Council Room, Clayton
Campus. |
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