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Council Meeting 2-1995

Meeting No 2/95 of the Monash University Council was held on Monday 3 April 1995, in the Council Room, University Offices, Clayton Campus, between 5.00 pm and

There were present:

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

Dr J R Arkinstall Mr W A Kricker

Mr J Beggs Mrs J M McPhee

Mr J C Blyth Mr A H May

Associate Professor F R Burden Professor P E Mullen

Ms J A Chandler Senator K C L Patterson

Professor C B Chapman Miss D R Pizzey

Dr C K Coogan Professor M Quartly

Professor A R Edwards Dr P K Rodan

Mr A J Fox Mr K J Russell

Mr H A Grayson Mr G J Spring

The Hon J V C Guest The Hon Mr Justice R C Tadgell

Professor J M Hearn Dr G M Vaughan

Dr M E James Dr L E Ward

Ms M G Keys Mr R L Whyte

Dr J E Kolm

In attendance were:

Professor P LeP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Professor J L C Chipman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Professor P C Chandler, Pro Vice-Chancellor

Professor L H T West, Pro Vice-Chancellor

Professor J A Rickard, Pro Vice-Chancellor & Dean, Faculty of Business & Economics

Mr P B Wade, General Manager

Ms O Cornelius, Academic Registrar

Dr S Matchett, Executive Director, University Development

Ms C E Anderson, Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor

Ms M Clarke, Minute Secretary

M I N U T E S

The Chancellor welcomed the new graduate student member of Council, Mr Adrian Fox.

1. Apologies

Apologies were received from: Professor B W Cherry, Mr J C Hutchinson and Ms R A McManamny.

(File 88/1415)

2. Special Leave

Associate Professor J Strauss was absent on special leave. Council approved a request for special leave from Mrs J M McPhee for meeting 3/95 and from The Hon Mr Justice R C Tadgell for meetings 3/95 and 4/95.

3. Minutes

The minutes of Meeting No 1/95 held on 20 February 1995 were confirmed and signed.

4. Arrangement of Agenda and Procedural Matters

4.1 Starring of Items

Agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.3, 7.5, 7.7, 7.10, 7.16, 8, 9, 10.2, 10.3, 12.2 and 19 were starred and discussed at the meeting.

4.2 Approval of Non-Starred Items

The Chancellor will move 'that all items on the agenda not starred be adopted without discussion, and the action recommended be taken or the information therein noted'.

4.3 Confidential Items

Council resolved all confidential items in these minutes viz. items 6.1A, 6.4, 13.2, 14.2, 15 and 20.

4.4 Admission of Observers

Authorised observers were admitted to the meeting.

5. Matters Arising from the Minutes

(not dealt with elsewhere in the Agenda)

5.1 Procedures for the Appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor

Further to his report to Council at meeting No. 7/94, and after discussions with the Deputy Chancellors, the Chancellor recommended to Council procedures for filling the position of Vice-Chancellor from the beginning of 1997. The procedures provided for the establishment of a broadly representative selection committee of Council and for consultation with the University community. The Chancellor advised Council that he would bring to the next meeting of Council nominations for membership of the selection committee.

(File 89/0581)

6. Report of the Vice-Chancellor

6.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL2/95/50 That the report of the Vice-Chancellor be received.

6.1A Confidential Statement by the Vice-Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor read a brief confidential statement to Council concerning a matter raised in a letter received by the Chancellor and referred to the Vice-Chancellor. The matter related to a post - 65 years of age contractual arrangement with a member of academic staff. The Vice-Chancellor advised Council that no further details of this matter could be provided at that time as the issue remained confidential for the time being.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/51

That Council receive and note the oral statement of the Vice-Chancellor.

(File 95/0350 and staff file)

6.2 Annual Report of the Council 1994

Council was advised that the Annual Report of the Council had been prepared in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation. Council noted that the Annual Report included financial statements, as approved and recommended for adoption by the Audit Committee and the Finance Committee, at items 8 and 9 respectively in this agenda.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/52

That Council approve the Annual Report of the Council of Monash University 1994, for forwarding to the Minister for Education.

(File 95/0455)

6.3 Directions for the Future

A paper on this item was tabled at the meeting. The Vice-Chancellor advised Council that he had held meetings with a large group of people to identify potential themes and topics to be addressed in the first draft of a statement on Directions for the Future. In response to queries from Council members, the Vice-Chancellor agreed that topic 11 in the Proposed Topics list, 'The communities we serve', should be placed earlier in the list. He further advised Council that the time scale to be addressed by the statement would focus on the next five years.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/53

That Council receive the report of the Vice-Chancellor on directions for the future.

(File 91/1788)

6.4 Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor

The Vice-Chancellor advised Council that the long and distinguished contribution of Professor W R Jackson to Monash University made it appropriate for him to be the first recipient of the Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor award.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/54

That Council approve an offer of appointment to a Sir John Monash Distinguished Professorship be made to Professor W R Jackson, Professor of Organic Chemistry in this University.

(File 95/0382)

6.5 Vocational Education and Training

The Vice-Chancellor advised Council that Mr Allen Houston, a former director of the Coles-Myer organisation, had been invited to conduct a study on market demand for vocational education and training courses. He informed Council that he would report again on this issue when the study had been completed, in approximately two months.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/55

That Council receive the oral report of the Vice-Chancellor on vocational education and training.

(File 95/0542)

6.6 Developing Melbourne's Hospital Network

Copies of the University's submission to the Metropolitan Hospital Planning Board and other relevant documents were circulated to Council members prior to the meeting. The Vice-Chancellor advised Council that the University's submission had been received by the Metropolitan Hospital Planning Board and that the Chair of the Board, Ms Proust, had invited members of the University to meet with the Board and make an oral presentation. This was a very pleasing result as the Board was holding very few interviews. The Vice-Chancellor further advised Council that the University's submission had taken account of the changes in medical care and while it would continue its involvement with teaching hospitals, the University would continue to expand its teaching facilities and involvement with private hospitals, community services and general practices. The University's extensive involvement in such a variety of medical facilities meant that it was in a strong position for integrating its programs into whatever structure the State's medical system adopted.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/56

That Council receive the oral report of the Vice-Chancellor on the University's submission to the Metropolitan Hospital Planning Board.

(File 95/0480)

6.7 Staff Selection and Associated Policies and Procedures

The Vice-Chancellor invited Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor P LeP Darvall to speak to this item. Professor Darvall advised Council that many changes to staff selection practices and procedures previously negotiated and agreed upon had already been incorporated into the Staff Handbook. He further advised that negotiations with the staff union were continuing and that any further changes would be brought to Council as individual parts of the entire staff selection policies and procedures.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/57

That Council receive the oral report of the Vice-Chancellor on staff selection and associated policies and procedures.

(File 95/0309)

6.8 Venues for Council Meetings

Council discussed the proposals brought forward by the Vice-Chancellor and agreed that some further review of the practicalities of holding Council meetings at campuses other than Clayton was required. Members also agreed that some consideration could be given to ways in which Council members could meet staff of other campuses when meetings were held at venues other than Clayton.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/58 (i)

That Council meet at 5.00 pm on 18 September 1995 at the Victorian College of Pharmacy. (ii) That all other meetings of Council normally be held at Clayton Campus, with the proviso that Council may determine, in exceptional circumstances and no later than the meeting before, that a meeting shall be held at a campus other than Clayton. (iii) That the practice of normally holding Council meetings at Clayton campus be reviewed at the end of 1995 for report to Council at meeting 1/96. (iv)

That Council members continue to be invited to attend various functions held at the campuses of the University, including official openings, launches, etc.

(File 90/0184)

6.9 Security on Campus

The Vice-Chancellor advised Council that there were two main issues with regard to security on campus that required current consideration: (1) Alleged incidents of assault on Clayton campus (2) Negotiations for the tendering of night security services on campus. With regard to the first issue the Vice-Chancellor advised Council that there had been very few officially reported incidents of assault in recent times. He advised that proper reporting of incidents needed to be ensured to allow the University and the police to take appropriate action and that information concerning reporting procedures and counselling services was provided to students. In response to a query regarding lighting on campus, the General Manager advised Council that the annual maintenance budget always included allocations for improving lighting and that advice with regard to lighting was sought from both outside firms and from the Buildings Committee. Dr Knights, as Chair of the Buildings Committee, advised Council that approximately $50,000 per year was allocated to improving lighting on campus and that the matter was always considered very seriously. The Vice-Chancellor invited the General Manager to speak to the issue of tendering of security services. The General Manager advised Council that tendering night security services to a private firm would improve service; it was very expensive for the University to pay penalty and overtime rates to its regular staff to patrol the campus at night, and private firms have a larger pool of staff available so that they could provide a more reliable service and guarantee staff levels. In response to a member's request, the Chancellor agreed that it would be appropriate for students to be involved in the final decision with regard to the future provision of security services but that it would be inappropriate to survey all staff and students. As Chair of the Finance Committee, Mr Ramler advised Council that the Finance Committee had agreed to the tender of security services on three conditions: (1) That the night service only was to be tendered (2) That the current staff would be offered employment by the successful tenderer (3) That the successful tenderer's staff would be specially trained to provide the service required by a facility of the size of the Clayton campus Council agreed to a proposal that students on the Clayton campus should be assured of the quality of night security services to be provided by outside tender, through consultation in the decision making process on this matter.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/59

  1. That Council receive the oral report of the Vice-Chancellor on security on campus.
  2. That the final decision with regard to the tendering of night security services should be made only after consultation with students on the Clayton campus.

(File 92/0829)

6.10 Deanship, Faculty of Science

The Vice-Chancellor advised Council that applications for the position of Dean, Faculty of Science had been received but that it was unlikely that the selection procedure would be completed until late in 1995.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/60

That Council approve the continuing appointment of Professor J W Warren as Dean, Faculty of Science until 31 December 1995, or until a new Dean is appointed to the position, whichever is the sooner.

(File 95/0409)

6.11 Cooperative Multimedia Centres (CMC) Programme

The Vice-Chancellor advised Council that Monash University had collaborated with the University of Melbourne and RMIT to make a submission to develop a Cooperative Multimedia Centre.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/61

That Council receive the Vice-Chancellor's report on the University's involvement in the development of a submission to the federal government to establish a Victorian Cooperative Multimedia Centre.

(File 95/0232)

6.12 Deanship, Faculty of Education

The Vice-Chancellor advised Council that the professors of the Faculty of Education had recommended that the normal procedures for advertising and filling the position of Dean, Faculty of Education should be commenced forthwith. He further advised that Professor Richard White would continue as Dean of the Faculty until the process was completed.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/62

That Council approve the Vice-Chancellor's recommendation that the position of Dean, Faculty of Education, be advertised and filled, noting that the current Dean, Professor White, was to continue in the position until that process was completed.

(File 88/2251)

6.13 Quality Assurance Off-Shore

At its meeting of 19 September 1994, Council resolved to endorse the establishment of a committee comprising Professor M I Logan, Professor I W Chubb, Professor P LeP Darvall and Professor R J Pargetter, with the power to co-opt, to reassure Council on the quality of courses offered through Monash International Pty Ltd, Monash Mt Eliza Graduate School of Business and Government Ltd and Open Learning Agency of Australia Pty Ltd (CL6/94/290). Council noted that, with the resignation of Professor Chubb, Professor L H T West had been appointed to the Committee. A document was tabled, outlining the format for submissions to the Committee, designated the Off-Shore Quality Assurance Committee of Council. In response to a query, Professor West advised Council that the format for submissions related to courses that had already been approved through the normal processes of Faculty Boards and Academic Board. The format was to ensure that the actual delivery and content of the courses off-shore was equivalent to the courses as they were initially approved by the University. In response to some concerns raised by Council, the Vice-Chancellor advised Council that there were still some further issues with regard to these courses that needed to be addressed and that some further work would be required of the Committee.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/63

That Council approve the format of submissions to the Off-Shore Quality Assurance Committee of Council, as detailed in the document presented, noting that the format was also applicable to courses offered through Monash Mt Eliza Graduate School of Business and Government Ltd and to Open Learning Agency of Australia Pty Ltd and that, in undertaking its role the Committee note Council's discussion of the matter.

(File 95/0578)

7. Report of the Academic Board 7.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL2/95/64

That Council receive and note the Report of Meeting 2/95 of the Academic Board.

(File 94/1367)

7.2 Examinations (Amendment No 1 1995) Regulations

RESOLUTION CL2/95/65

That Council make Examinations (Amendment No 1 1995) Regulations.

(File 90/1027)

7.3 Savings of Rights Provision in Course Regulations

Council discussed the relevant regulation, as presented in the agenda, and noted that there was some remaining concern over the uncertainty of the practical impact of the new regulation.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/66

That Council make the following wording standard for the savings of rights provision in course legislation with the proviso that if the regulation proved to cause problems the matter would be referred to Council for further consideration: Where the faculty board considers that a candidate has, since first enrolling for the degree, been unreasonably adversely affected by any change in the regulations, the faculty board may permit the candidate to qualify for the degree under the regulations in force at some time during candidature, provided the board is satisfied that the work so required to be completed is equivalent in standard to that currently required to complete the course of study.

(File 95/0569)

7.4 Implementation of Affirmative Action Strategies

RESOLUTION CL2/95/67

That Council note the report on Implementation of Affirmative Action Strategies.

(File 94/0529)

7.5 Report on 1994 Academic Promotions

Council was advised that there were some continuing problems with the distinction between the titles of Reader and Associate Professor and that there was a continuing preference of Australian academics to be appointed as Associate Professor due to the international recognition of this title.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/68

That Council note the Report on 1994 Academic Promotions.

(File 94/0865)

7.6 Amendment to Research Centres Policy

RESOLUTION CL2/95/69

That Council approve the amendment to the Research Centres Policy.

(File 95/0104)

7.7 Admissions

In response to a query from a member of Council, the Vice-Chancellor advised Council that the University's returns to DEET were made at the end of March and the end of August each year. He further advised Council that he believed that the University's admissions figures would be on target by the time of the August return. In response to a query regarding the popularity of courses on the Peninsula campus, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor P C Chandler advised Council that the courses at Peninsula for which there was decreased demand were being reviewed, to see if demand for them could be increased or whether they should not continue to be offered.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/70

That Council note the preliminary information concerning admissions and enrolments detailed in the document presented.

(File 95/0259)

7.8 A Monash Campus in Malaysia

RESOLUTION CL2/95/71

That Council approve the proposal to establish a Monash campus in Malaysia, as detailed in the document presented.

(File 92/1158)

7.9 Report on Language and Learning Activities

RESOLUTION CL2/95/72

That Council receive the Report of the Review of Language and Learning Activities and approve the recommendation as amended.

(File 93/1502)

7.10 Procedures for the Accelerated Appointment of Professors

In response to a suggestion from a member of Council, the Vice-Chancellor agreed that membership of the Council selection committee to be established to consider nominations for accelerated appointment of professors be altered to include two members of Council, one of whom should be an external member of Council; and that the role and responsibility of the Council selection committee be amended to read as follows (item 4, paragraph 3 in the document presented refers; amendment underlined): If after consideration of the initial submission, the committee decides that the nominee satisfies the basic selection criteria for a professorial appointment at this university and that a prima facie case exists for an accelerated appointment, it shall make extensive further enquiries which should include the following:

  • seeking a more detailed curriculum vitae from the nominee;
  • seeking referees' reports;
  • seeking assessors' reports; and
  • inviting the nominee to the University for discussions and formal interview.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/73

That Council approve the procedures for the accelerated appointment of professors as detailed in the document presented subject to their amendment to provide for an 'external' member of Council on the Council selection committee and for the committee to be required to:

  • seek a more detailed curriculum vitae from the nominee;
  • seek referees' reports;
  • seek assessors' reports; and
  • invite the nominee to the University for discussions and formal interview.

(File 95/0394)

7.11 Report on International Activities (Proceedings No 1)

RESOLUTION CL2/95/74

That Council note the Report on International Activities at Monash University.

(File 94/1235)

7.12 Review of the Department of Physiology

RESOLUTION CL2/95/75

That Council note the recommendations of the Review of the Department of Physiology.

(File 94/1199)

7.13 Award of Degree 7.13.1 Doctor of Medicine

RESOLUTION CL2/95/76

That Council award the degree of Doctor of Medicine to Dr. Graeme David Jackson for his thesis entitled: "Magnetic Resonance and Intractable Epilepsy".

(File 92/0244)

7.13.2 Bachelor of Science (Posthumous)

RESOLUTION CL2/95/77

That Council award the degree of Bachelor of Science to Miss Kim Savage posthumously.

(File 89/1421 and Student File)

7.14 Specialised Degree Titles

RESOLUTION CL2/95/78

That Council approve the policy concerning specialised degree titles as outlined in the document attached.

(File 93/0923)

7.15 Report of the Monash Orientation Scheme for Aborigines (MOSA) Committee

RESOLUTION CL2/95/79

That Council note the Director's Report dated November 1994 of the Monash Orientation Scheme for Aborigines (MOSA).

(File 94/0122)

7.16 Management Strategy for the Performing Arts Precinct

Council members discussed the strategy and agreed some minor amendments to be made to the strategy document presented.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/80

That Council approve the Management Strategy for the Performing Arts Precinct, as detailed in the document presented, subject to the inclusion of a student representative on each of the Performing and Creative Arts Committee and the Creative Arts Sub- Committee, and amendment of the references in the document to Monash Association of Students to read Monash Student Association.

(File 94/1261)

7.17 Monash Silver Jubilee Postgraduate Scholarship

RESOLUTION CL2/95/81

That Council approve the proposal of the PhD and Scholarships Committee that in future the Monash Silver Jubilee Postgraduate Scholarship be awarded annually to a student from a cluster of faculties.

(File 89/0882)

7.18 Receipt of Proceedings

RESOLUTION CL2/95/82

That Council note the proceedings of Academic Board as detailed in the document presented.

8. Report of the Audit Committee

The report of the Audit Committee meeting held on 31 March 1995 was tabled at the meeting. The Chancellor advised Council that the University's Consolidated Accounts had been accepted completely by the Auditor General.

8.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL2/95/83 That the report of the Audit Committee meeting of 31 March 1995 be received.

(File 93/1445)

8.2 1994 Consolidated Accounts

RESOLUTION CL2/95/84

That Council adopt the 1994 Unaudited Consolidated Accounts and the Audited Accounts of Controlled Entities

8.3 Proceedings

RESOLUTION CL2/95/85

That Council note proceedings of the Audit Committee as detailed in the document presented.

9. Report of the Finance Committee

The report of the Finance Committee meeting held on 27 March 1995 was tabled at the meeting. As Chair of the Finance Committee, the Deputy Chancellor, Mr Ramler, advised Council that the annual accounts of the University had been independently audited and had been received with approval by the Auditor General. He further advised that the various enterprises of the University had performed well and that there was a significant surplus of funds.

9.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL2/95/86

That Council receive and note the Report of the Finance Committee meeting held on 27 March 1995.

(File 89/1490)

9.2 Monash University Borrowings

RESOLUTION CL2/95/87

That Council approve a borrowing of $7M to finance 1994/95 Loan Council Allocation and note a borrowing of $8M to re-finance borrowings for the Chisholm Tower project.

9.3 Adoption of 1994 Financial Statements

RESOLUTION CL2/95/88 Council was asked to note that the consolidated accounts of the University were included in the agenda at item 6.2, pp 81-100. The accounts of Subsidiary Companies and Trusts were on the table and were available for perusal by members.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/89

That Council adopt the consolidated accounts of the University and of the Subsidiary Companies and Trusts.

9.4 Review of Financial Delegations

RESOLUTION CL2/95/90

That Council approve the financial delegations, as detailed in the document presented, per: (a) a list of new financial delegations for insertion into the Finance Handbook; (b) the authority for Deans, Heads of Departments and General Manager (Monash University) to approve financial delegations below $30K without reference to the Finance Committee; (c) the temporary delegation on a works need basis to the Deputy General Manager of the authorities of the General Manager (Monash University).

9.5 Approval for Departmental Outside Earnings

RESOLUTION CL2/95/91

That Council adopt new procedures and monetary limits for the control of Departmental Outside Earnings, as detailed in the document presented.

9.6 Financial Threshold for Tendering Procedures

RESOLUTION CL2/95/92

That Council approve financial limits for tendering procedures, as detailed in the document presented.

9.7 Disposal of Assets

RESOLUTION CL2/95/93

That Council approve disposal of items by the Computer Centre, as detailed in the document presented.

9.8 Proceedings

RESOLUTION CL2/95/94

That Council note the Proceedings of the Finance Committee, as detailed in the document presented.

10. Report of the Affiliation Committee 10.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL2/95/95

That Council receive the report of Meeting No 2/95 of the Affiliation Committee held on 2 March 1995.

(File 95/0278)

10.2 Affiliation Agreement Between Monash University and Latrobe Regional Hospital

RESOLUTION CL2/95/96

That Council approve the affixing of the University Seal to the Affiliation Agreement between Monash University and the Latrobe Regional Hospital.

(File 94/1127)

10.3 Report of Review of Affiliations

The Vice-Chancellor advised Council that he wished to refer the draft pro formas presented with the report to the Committee of Deans and to the major hospital boards for their consideration, noting that they could provide a useful guide for many co-operative agreements. Council agreed that there would be no need for the pro formas to be returned to Council after such consideration.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/97

That Council receive the Affiliation Committee's Report of Review of Affiliations and approve, in principle, the draft pro formas which the Committee recommends should form the basis of future affiliations between Monash University and:

  1. a hospital
  2. a non hospital medical institution, and
  3. a non medical institution.

(File 95/0244 and 92/1046)

11. Report of the Bookshop Board

11.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL2/95/98

That Council receive the report of Meeting No 1/95 of the Bookshop Board held on 27 February 1995.

11.2 Report to Council to 31 October 1994

RESOLUTION CL2/95/99

That Council receive the report of the Bookshop Board for the 12 months to 31 October 1994.

11.3 Proceedings

RESOLUTION CL2/95/100

That Council note the proceedings of the Bookshop Board, as detailed in the document presented.

(File 93/1178)

12. Report of the Equal Opportunity Committee

12.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL2/95/101

That Council receive and note the report of meeting 1/95 of the Equal Opportunity Committee held on 15 February 1995

(File 95/0519)

12.2 Voting Rights for Research-only Staff

Council was advised that there was a paper missing from the Report of the Equal Opportunity Committee that explained the recommendation presented. In the light of that advice, Council agreed to defer consideration of the recommendation until that paper was received at its next meeting.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/102

That Council defer consideration of proposed amendments to Statute 9.1.6 to refer to 'teaching staff (other than professors) and research-only staff of the University' and to Statute 9.1.7 to refer to 'staff of the University (other than teaching and research-only staff)' until meeting 3/95.

(File 87/0051 and 87/0052)

12.3 Proceedings

RESOLUTION CL2/95/103

That Council note the proceedings of the Equal Opportunity Committee, as detailed in the document presented.

(File 95/0519)

13. Report of the Gippsland Advisory Council

13.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL2/95/104

That Council receive and note the report of the Gippsland Advisory Council meeting AC94/8 held on 15 November 1994.

(File 91/0649)

13.2 Recruitment of new members/sub-regional and gender balance

RESOLUTION CL2/95/105

  1. That Council approve and amend section 1.2.8 of Statute 2.13 - Special Provisions for the Governance of Monash University (Gippsland Campus) Statute to indicate the number of members appointed to the Gippsland Advisory Council by the University Council shall be determined from time to time by the University Council.
  2. (Subject to Council's approval of the above recommendation, that membership of Advisory Council be expanded to include the following people appointed under section 1.2.8 of Statute 2.13:
    • Mr Paul Burns, representing industry
    • Ms Wendy Armitage, representing the Arts
    • Mrs Fairlie Kermode, representing the East Gippsland community

(File 90/0648)

13.3 Proceedings

RESOLUTION CL2/95/106

That Council note the proceedings of the Gippsland Advisory Council as detailed in the document presented.

(File 91/0649)

14. Report of the Intellectual Property Committee

14.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL2/95/107

That Council receive and note the Report of the Intellectual Property Committee Meeting No 1/95 held on 27 February 1995.

(File 94/1092)

14.2 Annual Report to Council for 1994

RESOLUTION CL2/95/108

That Council receive and note the Annual Report for 1994 from the Intellectual Property Committee as detailed in the document attached.

14.3 Proceedings

RESOLUTION CL2/95/109

That Council note the Proceedings of the Intellectual Property Committee as detailed in the document presented.

15. Report of the Personal Chairs Committee

15.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL2/95/110

That Council receive the report of the Personal Chairs Committee held on 1 March 1995.

(File 91/1043)

15.2 Membership

RESOLUTION CL2/95/111

That Council note the resignation of Dr C K Coogan from the membership of the Personal Chairs Committee and, on the Vice-Chancellor's recommendation, nominate Professor J M Hearn to the membership of the Committee.

(File 91/1043)

15.3 Sir John Monash Distinguished Professorship

RESOLUTION CL2/95/112

That Council invite professors appointed with the title Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor to make a brief presentation on their research to members of Council at a meeting subsequent to their appointment.

(File 95/0382)

16. Senior Appointments

16.1 Acceptance of Offers

RESOLUTION CL2/95/113

That Council note that the following have accepted their offers of appointment and wish to pass on their thanks to Council:

  • Professor J E Bowers - Professor of Nursing and Head, Sub-faculty of Nursing
  • Dr W A Anderson - Honorary Chair of Physiology, Department of Physiology
  • Associate Professor J R Northfield - Professor and Head, Peninsula School of Education
  • Professor C L Raston - Professor of Chemistry.

(File 92/1386, 94/1461, 94/0727 and 94/0433)

17. Membership of Council - Elected Members

17.1 Member Elected by the Graduate Students

RESOLUTION CL2/95/114

That Council note that, at the close of voting at 8.00 pm on Thursday 16 March 1995, Mr Adrian Fox was declared elected as a member of Council elected by the graduate students of the University, to fill a casual vacancy on Council for a term of office from 21 March 1995 to 30 June 1995.

(File 88/0987 and 94/0548)

18. Membership of Council Standing Committees

18.1 Replacement of Professor I W Chubb

RESOLUTION CL2/95/115

That Council approve the appointment of members to Standing Committees of Council, as recommended by the Vice-Chancellor and as detailed in the document presented.

(File 87/0523)

18.2 Chairman of Biosafety Committee

RESOLUTION CL2/95/116

That Council approve the appointment of Associate Professor Krishnapillai as Chairman of the Biosafety Committee for the period 1 July 1995 to 30 June 1998.

(File 93/1338)

18.3 Chairman of the Occupational Health and Safety Policy Committee

RESOLUTION CL2/95/117

That Council approve the appointment of Professor R Porter as Chairman of the Occupational Health and Safety Policy Committee on an interim basis during 1995.

(File 91/1264)

19. Decanal Presentation to Council

Professor J A Rickard, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics made a brief presentation to Council, referring to papers that were tabled at the meeting. In particular, Professor Rickard referred members of Council to the new decision making and administrative structures that had been adopted by the Faculty. Professor Rickard outlined his future plans for consolidation of the Faculty, including the merger of some departments, the possible reduction of the number of Centres and the rationalisation of the courses and subjects the faculty offers. Professor Rickard also gave a brief outline of the funding structure of the Faculty.

RESOLUTION CL2/95/118

That Council receive the presentation by Professor J A Rickard, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics.

(File 91/1500)

20. Use of the University Seal

RESOLUTION CL2/95/119

That Council, in accordance with section 4(1) Division 1 of the Monash University Act, approve the use of the Common Seal for the purposes specified in the document dated 23 March 1995.

(File 89/2074)

21. Legislation

21.1 Vallejo Gantner Memorial Travel Fund (Amendment No. 1) Regulations

RESOLUTION CL2/95/120

That Council make the Vallejo Gantner Memorial Travel Fund (Amendment No. 1) Regulations.

(File 94/1100)

22. Parking Permit Rules

RESOLUTION CL2/95/121

That Council approve Parking Permit Rules, as detailed in the document presented.

(File 91/1679)

23. Appointment of Authorised Officers

RESOLUTION CL2/95/122

That Council appoint Donna Anne Perkins, Paul Hodson, Sam Ioane and Ray Smith as authorised officers of the University: (a) pursuant to section 77(4) of the Road Safety Act 1986 and Regulation 902(f) of the Road Safety (Procedures) Regulation 1988 for the purpose of taking proceedings generally for any breach of Regulations made under Part VIII of that Act; and (b) pursuant to the Monash University Parking Permit Rules 1986 for the purpose of enforcing those rules; and (c) generally to enforce discipline within the University.

(File 94/0827)

24. Report of the Union Board

24.1 Proceedings

RESOLUTION CL2/95/123

That Council note the proceedings of Meeting No 1/95 of the Union Board meeting held on 23 February 1995, as detailed in the document presented.

(File 88/1244)

25. Reports on Outside Studies Programs and Overseas Leave

RESOLUTION CL2/95/124

That Council receive reports from the following staff:

  • Professor D N Aspin, Faculty of Education
  • Associate Professor H Lausch, Department of Mathematics
  • Associate Professor K R McLaren, Department of Econometrics
  • Professor G C Smith, Department of Psychological Medicine
  • Associate Professor R A Westerman, Department of Physiology

(File 93/1924)

26. Next Meeting

Council noted that the next meeting of Council is scheduled to be held at 5.00 pm on Monday 15 May 1995 at Clayton Campus.

(File 90/0184)

Further Information

Inquiries about any of the business listed above, or on Council matters in general, may be directed to the Academic Registrar, Ms Olwen Cornelius, in Room G06, University Offices, Clayton, on telephone 905 2010, or via facsimile 905 5342.

Refreshments and Dinner

Following the meeting, drinks and light refreshments will be available in the ground floor lobby of the University Offices, after which dinner will be served in the Private Dining Room of the Union for those members who have notified the Secretary by midday on Monday 15 May 1995.