Apologies were received from Mr G D W Curlewis, Mr H Grayson, Mr H Lim, Mr F C Peck.

(File88/1415)

At Meeting 4/96 Council approved a request for special leave from Associate Professor F R Burden for Meeting 7/96. At Meeting 6/96 Council approved a request for special leave from Senator K C L Patterson for Meeting 7/96.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/436

That Council confirm the minutes of Meeting 6/96 held on Monday 23 September 1996 subject to the following amendments:

Retitle Item 9.12 to read "Report of the Clinical Associate Professorship Committee" and amend the first sentence of Resolution CL6/96/384 to read "That Council note the appointment by the Clinical Associate Professorship Committee of the following:"

Agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6, 7.2, 7.13.1, 7.13.2, 7.15, 7.20, 7.23, 8.2, 8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 9, 10, 12 and 14.1 were starred and discussed at the meeting.

Council resolved 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'.

Council identified and resolved confidential items 8.4 and 13 and discussed and resolved starred confidential items 6.2, 6.4, 8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 9, and 10.

Authorised observers were admitted to the meeting.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/437

That Council receive and note the responses of the Monash/Casey coordinating group to the matters of principle and of drafting previously raised by members of Council and approve the revised draft Agreement between Monash University and the Council of the Casey Institute of TAFE governing double award programs at Berwick.

(File96/0512)

Campus
Administrator,
Berwick

Council noted the Vice-Chancellor's advice that the formation of a trust was the most appropriate method of handling the small amount of funds involved in this matter.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/438

That Council note action that has been taken for the establishment of the Polish Studies and Culture Foundation Trust.

(File96/0930)

Dr L Zarnowski,
Slavic Studies

Financial
Accountant,
Accounting
Services
Branch

At Meeting 6/96 Council requested advice on the process used to collect information for the Monash University Research Guide 1996. Council received and noted the advice provided in the tabled papers.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/439

That Council note advice requested at Meeting 6/96 on the process used to collect information for the Monash University Research Guide 1996 as detailed in the tabled document presented.

(File96/1095)

Executive
Director,
Marketing and
Communications

At Meeting 6/96, Council approved proposals for the Council Retreat to be held on 5 December 1996, but omitted to consider an associated recommendation concerning timing of its determination of a final position regarding University governance.

Item 6.11 was introduced during discussions about the Council Retreat and the Minister for Tertiary Education and Training's advice regarding the Government's review of University Councils and governance arrangements noted. Council agreed that it would be appropriate to finalise its position at the earlier time in order to make a written submission to the review panel.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/440

That Council determine its final position regarding the review of University governance at Meeting 2/97.

(Files 96/0953, 96/1089)

RESOLUTION CL7/96/441

That Council note that advice of the cancellation of the October AVCC Management Program for members of University Senates, Councils and Boards of Governors has been received.

(File93/0360)

RESOLUTION CL7/96/442

That Council receive the report of the Vice-Chancellor.

6.2.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL7/96/443

That Council receive the tabled report of the selection committee for an appointment to the positions of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning) and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Public Affairs). (Personnel Files 96/0070, 96/0068)

The Chancellor advised Council that selection interviews had been conducted on Saturday 2 November 1996 and recommended that Council endorse the Selection Committee's recommendations.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/444

That Council approve an offer of appointment to the position of Deputy Vice- Chancellor (International and Public Affairs) to be made as detailed in the tabled paper.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/445

That Council delegate to a subcommittee consisting of the Chancellor, Mr D W Rogers, the Deputy Chancellors, Dr G A Knights and Mr P H Ramler, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor P LeP Darvall and Associate Professor J Strauss, the responsibility for approving the final offer of appointment to be made with respect to the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning).

At Meeting 6/96 a Council member sought clarification on the interpretation of the Pass rate (whole year) figure for first year students as shown in the 1995 Annual Report of the Dean of the Victorian College of Pharmacy. The advice of the Dean was received.

A member of Council expressed concern at the failure rate in the subject Physiology, and noted the advice of the Dean that one of the major contributing factors to the failure rate in first year was the subject Physiology and his suggestion that this failure rate was most likely due to a large number of students who had not studied Biology in Year 12.

The Council member suggested that giving a bonus of 2 TER percentage points to applicants who had completed VCE Biology units 3 & 4 with a grade average of at least C, could increase the disadvantage to students who had not studied Biology, and further suggested that a modified teaching program to facilitate achievement of a higher pass rate by those students who had not previously studied Biology might be a more satisfactory solution to the problem. Council agreed to request the Dean's comment.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/446

That Council:

(i)

receive and note the advice of the Dean and Director, Victorian College of Pharmacy, on interpretation of the 1995 Pass Rate (whole year) figure for first year students of the Victorian College of Pharmacy; and

(ii)

request from the Dean and Director, Victorian College of Pharmacy, advice as to why it was not possible to provide a modified teaching program to bring students who had not previously studied Biology up to a satisfactory level.

(File94/0853)

Secretary
to Council

Council noted the request to approve the employment beyond the age of 65 of the person identified in the document presented for a further period of one year.

In response to a question from a member of Council, the Vice-Chancellor agreed to seek from the Dean of the Faculty concerned, advice on what plans are in train to identify a person to assume the position at the end of 1997, and report back to Council at its next meeting.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/447

That Council approve the employment beyond the age of 65 of the person identified in the document presented for the period 1 January 1997 to 31 December 1997, in accordance with Staff Handbook Section 8.1.3, with particular reference to sub-sections 8.1.3.2.3 and 8.1.3.2.4.

(File95/1496)

RESOLUTION CL7/96/448

That Council authorise its representative on the CRC-AS Board to vote at a General Meeting of the company in favour of a special resolution to amend the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company by changing its name to "Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures Ltd".

(File93/1666)

Associate
Dean
(Research and
Development),
Faculty of
Engineering

RESOLUTION CL7/96/449 That Council authorise and approve alterations to the Memorandum and Articles of Association of The Victorian Multimedia Centre Limited in the form as detailed in the proposal presented.

(File96/1114)

RESOLUTION CL7/96/450

That Council approve variations to the nature and location of the previously approved (CL5/96/318) position of Professor of Geriatric Medicine, as proposed by the Faculty of Medicine, as detailed in the document presented.

(Personnel File 96/0079)

Personnel
Manager,
Senior
Appointments

Council received and noted the tabled report of the Vice-Chancellor on current issues in higher education which had been explored at recent international conferences. The Vice- Chancellor highlighted aspects of the report which were of particular significance to Monash University.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/451

That Council receive and note the report of the Vice-Chancellor on international conferences as presented in the tabled document.

(Files 96/1024, 96/0527)

6.9.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL7/96/452

That Council receive and note the tabled report of Meeting AC96/6 of the Gippsland Advisory Council held on 8 October 1996.

(File95/0868)

Secretary,
Gippsland
Advisory
Council

The Vice-Chancellor advised Council that, following the Gippsland Advisory Council meeting, he had taken steps to ensure that the Central Budgets Committee did not make funding decisions which would unfairly impact on the Gippsland campus, and reminded Council of the University's commitment to the campus.

RESOLUTION CL7/96453

That Council:

(i)

note the concern of the Gippsland Advisory Council regarding the planned reduction in student numbers in 1997, as detailed in the tabled document presented; and

(ii)

reassure the Gippsland Advisory Council that, in relation to planned reductions in student numbers in 1997, the campus would be required to take only its proportionate share of reductions.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/454

That Council note the proceedings of the Gippsland Advisory Council Meeting AC96/6 as detailed in the tabled document presented.

Council received and noted the tabled papers relating to the conferral of award in absentia for Simon Raik (ID 10673660).

RESOLUTION

CL7/96/455

That Council confer in absentia the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computing (Honours) on Mr Simon Edward Raik.

(File96/0371)

Council received and noted the tabled papers relating to a Ministerial Statement concerning a Review of Arrangements for the Governance of Universities in Victoria.

This matter was discussed at Item 5.4, Council Retreat.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/456

That Council note a Ministerial Statement concerning a Review of Arrangements for the Governance of Universities in Victoria, as detailed in the tabled document presented.

(File96/1197)

Executive
Officer

RESOLUTION CL7/96/457

That Council receive and note the Report of Meeting 7/96 of the Academic Board.

(File96/0858)

Council agreed that the detail in sub-paragraph 18.1.2 (Master of Taxation) should include the word "degree" after the words "a three year".

RESOLUTION CL7/96/458

That Council make the legislation entitled Faculty of Business & Economics (Masters Degree) Regulations 1996, subject to the inclusion of the word "degree" following the words "a three year" in sub-paragraph 18.1.2.

(File91/0586)

Faculty
Registrar,
Business
and
Economics

RESOLUTION CL7/96/459

That Council make the legislation entitled Faculty of Business and Economics (Graduate and Postgraduate Diploma) Regulations 1996.

(File90/1785)

Faculty
Registrar,
Business
and
Economics

RESOLUTION CL7/96/460

That Council make the legislation entitled Faculty of Business and Economics (Graduate Certificate) Regulations 1996.

(Files 91/0369, 91/0351)

Faculty
Registrar,
Business
and
Economics

RESOLUTION CL7/96/461

That Council make the legislation entitled Faculties (Amendment No 5 1996) Regulations.

(File93/1631)

Faculty
Registrars,
Arts
and
Science

RESOLUTION CL7/96/462

That subject to the drafting of appropriate legislation, Council approve the proposal that clause 4.3 of Statute 3.3 - Deans, associate deans and subdeans of faculties be amended to allow the term of appointment for associate deans to run for a calendar year instead of the first day of July to the thirtieth day of June.

(File87/0022)

Deans

Director,
Personnel
Services

RESOLUTION CL7/96/463

That Council note that the Academic Board will finalise the Report of the Academic Board Working Party on Council Structure and Function at Meeting 8/96, and that the Report will be submitted to the Chancellor for consideration at the Council Retreat on 5 December 1996.

(File96/1161)

Secretary,
Academic
Board

RESOLUTION CL7/96/464
That Council:

• receive the original proposal for Student Representation on Senior University Committees, and related correspondence from Ms H Anderson, Convenor Monash University Federation of Student Organisations (MUFSO), both of which were presented to Meeting 6/96 of Council;
• approve the original proposal for Student Representation on Senior University Committees, with the exception of the section relating to Council;
• note that in light of the current Review of Council, the recommendations of the Academic Board Working Party on Council Structure and Function should be taken as the view of the Board in relation to student representation on Council; and
• within the context of the Review of Council, take campuses into consideration when determining student membership on Council.

(File95/1270)

Secretaries,
Academic
Board,
Education
Committee

Faculty
Registrars

Chairs,
Academic
Board
Working
Party,
Council
Working
Party 2

Executive
Officer

RESOLUTION CL7/96/465

That Council:

• approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology to appoint the following as Associate Deans of the Faculty for the period 1 July 1996 to 30 June 1997:
  • Mrs A McMillan, Associate Dean (Teaching);
  • Professor R Willis, Associate Dean, Clayton, Peninsula and Gippsland Campuses; and
  • Professor D Arnott, Associate Dean, Caulfield Campus; and
• note that Professor R Willis is Acting Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, until such time as a Dean of the Faculty is formally appointed.

(File94/0951)

Dean,
Faculty of
Computing
and
Information
Technology

RESOLUTION CL7/96/466 That Council approve the re-appointment of the following Fellows and Associates of the Faculty of Science for a further period of one year from October 1996:

(Personnel File 96/0089)

Dean,
Science

RESOLUTION CL7/96/467

That Council note the recommendations approved by the University Readership/Associate Professorship Committee to appoint the following Honorary Associate Professorships in the Faculty of Medicine, for terms ending 31 December 1997:

• Dr Alexander Ian Smith, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; and
• Associate Professor Aubrey Pitt, Department of Medicine, Alfred Hospital (reappointment).

(File96/0624)

Dean,
Medicine

RESOLUTION CL7/96/468

That Council note the following honorary appointments approved by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts:
Department of Anthropology and Sociology

• Dr Martha Macintyre as Honorary Associate for the period 1 July 1996 to 30 June 1998.
• Professor Ken Young as Honorary Associate for the period 1 July 1996 to 30 June 1998.

Department of Geography and Environmental Science

• Dr Emmanuel Noli Sicad as Honorary Research Associate for the period 1 August 1996 to 31 July 1997.

Department of Visual Arts

• Professor Margaret Plant as Research Associate from 1 August 1996 to 31 July 1998.

(Personnel File 96/0066)

Dean,
Arts

RESOLUTION CL7/96/469

That Council approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to establish, advertise and fill a Chair of Molecular Pharmacology, as detailed in the document presented.

(Personnel File 96/0061)

Personnel
Manager,
Senior
Appointments

RESOLUTION CL7/96/470

That Council note that Academic Board approved the proposal of the Personal Chairs Committee that, for consideration of accelerated appointments to professor, the head of the relevant department be given the opportunity to attend a meeting of the selection committee to answer any questions the committee may have, rather than the head of department being included in the selection committee membership.

(File95/0394)

RESOLUTION CL7/96/471

That Council approve the proposed schedule for 1997 local and overseas Graduation dates, as detailed in the document presented.

(Files 96/0911, 96/0876)

Faculty
Registrars

Manager,
RBH

Union
Gown
Hire

7.13.1 Report of the Telecommunications and Computing Infrastructure Review

A member of Council raised the following matters:

• the need to consider information technology as a long-term investment for the University; and
• the major strategic importance of information technology to the University

and suggested that the University may wish to provide for an appropriate member of staff to visit universities overseas to explore how they have implemented the new technologies.

The Vice-Chancellor agreed to pass the comments on to Professor Darvall, who would have carriage of information technology in his new position.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/472

That Council note the Report of the Telecommunications and Computing Infrastructure Review to the Vice-Chancellor, and note the advice of the Vice- Chancellor that the report has been referred to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for appropriate action.

(File96/0686)

Council discussed the Report of the Review of the Professional Development Centre, acknowledged its importance and supported staff development. However, a member of Council expressed the concern that parts of the report had the potential to fuel anxiety within the Monash community and that some would see performance review as a means to target people for redundancy.

After discussions including how quality was developed and measured and the benefits of the annual staff performance reviews conducted by industry, Council agreed that it would seek from Deans a response to the report and advice as to how they would achieve the requirements of performance appraisal.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/473

That Council:

(i)

note the report and recommendations of the Review of the Professional Development Centre (PDC) dated 30 September 1996;

(ii)

note that recommendation R-9 might be varied by the Director, Facilities and Services Division; and

(iii)

seek, through the Vice-Chancellor, reports from the Deans of faculties regarding implementation of performance appraisal within faculties.

(File96/1177)

DVC PLePD

Deans

Secretary,
Academic

Board

7.14.1 Award of Degrees in the Faculty of Medicine

RESOLUTION CL7/96/474

That Council approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to award the following degrees:

• Doctor of Medicine: Dr Paul Stewart Myles, for his thesis entitled "Clinical studies on aspects of cardiothoracic anaesthesia"; and
• Master of Surgery: Dr Neil Francis Bright, for his thesis entitled "The oesophageal propulsive force".

(File95/1081)

Faculty
Registrar,
Medicine

RESOLUTION CL7/96/475

That Council approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Science to award a posthumous degree of Bachelor of Science to Ms Fiona Fisher.

(File89/1421)

RESOLUTION CL7/96/476

That Council, subject to scrutiny by the University Solicitor, approve the proposal of the Academic Board that the following guidelines be adopted by Council as requirements for the award of a posthumous degree:

1. The student must have been enrolled for the award at the time of death;
2. At the time of death, the student must have had not more than the equivalent of one semester of full-time study remaining to complete the award;
3. In the view of the faculty, the student would have satisfactorily completed the requirements of the award;
4. The faculty recommends to Council that the award be conferred.

(File89/1421)

The Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics briefed Council on implementation of the new structures within his Faculty, including ongoing discussions with the Dean of the Faculty of Law regarding the nomenclature of the Department of Business and Taxation Law.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/477

That Council approve the proposed structure of the Faculty of Business and Economics from 1 January 1997 as detailed in the document presented, which was approved by the Faculty Board at Meeting 4/96, subject to the following:

• that the final decisions of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics regarding the names of all departments and schools require the subsequent approval of the Academic Board; and
• that the establishment of the Department of Business and Taxation Law be considered at the next meeting of the Board, allowing time for discussions regarding this matter between the Deans of the Faculties of Business and Economics and Law.

(File95/0991)

7.16.1.1 Centre for Innovation in Waste Management - Faculty of Arts

RESOLUTION CL7/96/478

That Council note that Academic Board approved the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Arts to change the name of the Centre for Innovation in Waste Management, to become the Monash Centre for Environmental Management.

(File96/0872)

Director,
Personnel
Services

Deans,
Arts,
Business
and
Economics

Faculty
Registrars,
Arts,
Business
and
Economics

RESOLUTION CL7/96/479

That Council note that the Academic Board approved the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics to change of names of the Centres below from:

• the "International Research Unit for Chinese Accounting and Finance", to become the "Research Unit for Chinese Accounting and Finance";
• the "Systems Thinking and Organisational Learning Research Unit", to become the "Australian Systems Thinking and Organisational Learning Group";
• the "Centre of Policy Studies", to become the "Centre of Policy Studies and IMPACT Project"; and
• the "National Centre for Health Program Evaluation", to become the "Centre for Health Program Evaluation".

(File95/0991)

RESOLUTION CL7/96/480

That Council note that on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics, the Academic Board approved the disestablishment of the following Centres:

• Syme Centre for Enterprise Development;
• David Syme International Business Centre; and
• Syme Monash Accounting Research and Training Centre (SMART)

(File95/0991)

RESOLUTION CL7/96/481

On the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty Of Business and Economics, that Council approve the nomination of Ms A Birmingham as the graduate representative for the Clayton Campus on the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics.

(File88/2287)

RESOLUTION

CL7/96/482 That Council note that in response to a request from Professor D A Robinson, Vice- Chancellor designate, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor M I Logan AC, has extended the terms of appointment for the four Campus Directors (Caulfield, Peninsula, Gippsland and Berwick Campuses) to June 30 1997.

(File96/0995)

Deans

Campus
Directors

RESOLUTION CL7/96/483

That Council receive and note the documents presented by the Vice-Chancellor regarding current affirmative action initiatives for Monash University staff.

(File95/1074)

A member of Council queried the status of executive certificates which were designated in the schedule presented as awards of the faculty: why were they not awards of the University? Having noted the Dean's advice that the nomenclature 'executive certificate' did not exist in the relevant taxonomy, Council agreed to refer the matter to Academic Board for advice and to also seek its advice on the status of any other courses which may be cited as 'awards of the faculty' rather than 'awards of the University'.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/484

That Council:

(i)

note the list of graduate courses offered for intake in 1996, and note the comment of the Education Committee that in a University of the size and diversity of Monash, the number and variety of awards offered at this level is both acceptable and appropriate.

(ii)

refer to Academic Board those 'executive certificates' designated as 'awards of the Faculty of Business and Economics' and any other courses which may be cited as 'awards of the faculty' rather than 'awards of the University', for advice on their status.

(File96/1032)

Secretary,
Education
Committee

Secretary,
Academic
Board

RESOLUTION CL7/96/485

That Council note:

1. that Academic Board certifies to Council that it has received and approved proposals as listed below, in accordance with its delegated authority, and that the proposals approved by the Board comply with Council's standards and guidelines concerning such proposals;
2. the new courses as listed; and
3. that related legislation will be referred subsequently by the Board to Council for approval:

   Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Education

   • The honours degree of Bachelor of Arts (Police Studies)

(File95/0993)

Faculty
Registrars
Arts,
Education,
Science

Secretary,
Education
Committee

RESOLUTION

CL7/96/486 That Council note:

1. that Academic Board certifies to Council that it has received and approved proposals as listed below, in accordance with its delegated authority, and that the proposals approved by the Board comply with Council's standards and guidelines concerning such proposals;
2. the amendments to courses as listed; and
3. that related legislation, if necessary, will be referred subsequently by the Board to Council for approval:
   • Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education - to be additionally offered on the Clayton campus
   • Master of Nursing - amendment to structure

(File95/0993)

Faculty
Registrars
Arts,
Education,
Medicine

Head,
Sub-Faculty
of Nursing

In response to questions from a member of Council:

• the Vice Chancellor provided advice on the status of the 1997 budget; and
• Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor L West briefed Council on international matters and the Working Party on development of off-shore programs in India.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/487

That Council note the Proceedings of Meeting 7/96 as detailed in the document presented.

8.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL7/96/488

That Council receive and note the report of Finance Committee Meeting 6/96 held on 21 October 1996.

(File95/1168)

At the suggestion of the Vice-Chancellor, Council agreed that membership of the Treasury Committee should include the Vice-Chancellor.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/489

(i)

That a Treasury Committee of the Finance Committee be established to approve any treasury matters of an urgent nature.

(ii)

That the membership of the Treasury Committee comprise:

Chairman of the Finance Committee:
Mr P H Ramler

Council members:
Mr K Russell
Associate Professor J Strauss
Professor B Cherry

Vice-Chancellor:
Professor M I Logan AC (until 31 December 1996)
Professor D Robinson (from 2 January 1997)

General Manager:
Mr P B Wade

Director, Financial Services:
Mr J E Matthews

Treasury Manager:
Mr G A S Murray

(iii)

That the Committee be authorised to approve any urgent treasury matter with the endorsement of: any two of Mr P H Ramler, Mr K Russell, Associate Professor J Strauss, or Professor B Cherry; and any two of the Vice-Chancellor, the General Manager, Director, Financial Services and Treasury Manager.

(iv)

That approvals must take the format of written approval to submission or verbal telephone approval followed by formal written approval of submission.

(v)

That all such approvals to be reported to Finance Committee at the earliest opportunity.

(File96/1195)

Council questioned the rationale for significant fee increases for 1997 for some courses and the different fee structures for the same/similar courses. Deputy Chancellor Ramler advised Council that the Finance Committee was aware of the discrepancies and had sought a full review of fees and courses. After discussion, it was agreed that the conduct of a meaningful review would take some time, and that Council would receive a report once the review had been completed. Council noted that a rationalised fee structure would not come into effect until 1998.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/490

That Council:

(i)

approve the levels of various course fees for 1997, as detailed in the document presented; and

(ii)

seek from the Finance Committee a report of its foreshadowed review of course fees together with a relevant policy proposal to guide the future establishment and review of course fees, for receipt by Council in due course.

(File96/1192)

RESOLUTION CL7/96/491

That Council approve the levels of various service charges and minor fees for 1997, as detailed in the document presented.

(File94/0014)

Council requested:

• advice on the cost to the University of the consultant engaged to assist with the review of the Central Store operations; and
• advice on what criteria had been agreed to assess the approved contractor's standard of service.

It was agreed that the General Manager would provide a report on the above matters at Meeting 8/96.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/492

(i)

That Council approve outsourcing the supply and distribution of stationery and paper and that a contract be let, as detailed in the document presented.

(ii)

That the General Manager advise Council at Meeting 8/96 on:

• the cost to the University of the consultant engaged to assist with the review of the Central Store operations; and
• what criteria had been agreed to assess the approved contractor's standard of service.

\

(File88/2915)

Council discussed the rationale for the lease with purchase option chosen for the proposed development when the document received by Council stated that lease of land was seen as a deterrent to any new development enterprise. It was agreed that Mr J Trembath would telephone Mr A H May and explain the reasons for the decision.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/493

That Council approve the creation of a new building at the corner of Blackburn Road and Duerdin Street, as detailed in the document presented.

(File93/1726)

RESOLUTION CL7/96/494

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

A document was tabled. Council noted that one of the awards listed in the document would be awarded posthumously.

9.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL7/96/495

That Council receive the report of the Emeritus Professorships Committee.

9.2 Conferral of Title

RESOLUTION CL7/96/496

That Council approve by an absolute majority of its members the conferral of the title of Emeritus Professor upon those persons identified in the tabled document presented.

(File95/1306)

A document was tabled. The Vice-Chancellor advised Council of the Committee's recent activities and reported that the Committee had been unanimous in its recommendations for appointments. Council noted the action listed at Item 3 of the Proceedings, Honorary Professors and agreed to invite the Dean of Medicine to present advice to Meeting 8/96 concerning the number of appointments to honorary professorships in the Faculty of Medicine.

(File94/1505)

RESOLUTION CL7/96/497

That Council receive the report of the Fixed Term Professorial Committee.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/498

That Council approve that the terms of reference for the Fixed Term Professorial Committee include consideration of proposals for the appointment of honorary professorial fellows.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/499

That Council approve that the two members of Council nominated to serve on the Fixed Term Professorial Committee be non-university staff members.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/500

That Council approve offers of appointment to a fixed term professorship and to two honorary professorships as detailed in the tabled document presented.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/501

(i)

That Council note the proceedings of the Fixed Term Professorial Committee as detailed in the tabled document presented.

(ii)

That the Dean of Medicine provide advice to Meeting 8/96 concerning the number of appointments to honorary professorships in the Faculty of Medicine.

(File94/1505)

11.1 Acceptance of Offers

RESOLUTION CL7/96/502

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

- Associate Professor D A Abramson - Chair of Digital
Systems (to commence February 1997)
- Professor P J Forsyth - Chair of Economics
(to commence 6 January 1997)
- Dr M Gabbott - Chair of Marketing
(to commence January 1997).

(Personnel Files 96/0043, 96/0056, 96/0095)

RESOLUTION CL7/96/503

That subject to resignation of his existing directorship of OLAA on 31 December 1996, and lodgement with the company of a fresh consent to appointment under the Corporations Law, Professor Malcolm Ian Logan be appointed by Monash University as non-executive Chairman of Directors of OLAA with effect from 1 January 1997, in accordance with Articles 84(b) and 99 of the Articles of Association of OLAA.

(File96/0737)

Company
Secretary,
OLAA

Vice-Chancellor

RESOLUTION CL7/96/504

That Council note the report of the Vice-Chancellor, dated 24 October 1996, on the affixing of the Common Seal to documents executed under Seal pursuant to Statute 8.1, Section 2.1.5.

(File89/2074)

14.1 Amending Legislation relating to Monash Student Association (MSA)

Council agreed that Mr A H May and Mr P Summers would meet to resolve issues concerning the legislation presented which had been raised by Mr A H May.

RESOLUTION CL7/96/505

That, subject to discussions between Mr May and Mr Summers, Council make:

(i)

Statute 2.7 - Student Amenities and Organisations (Amendment No 3); and

(ii)

the regulation entitled Constitutions of Student Organisations for the Clayton Campus (Amendment No 3).

(File96/0035)

Policy
Adviser

RESOLUTION CL7/96/506

That Council receive and note the 1995 Annual Report of the Monash University Union.

(File92/0635)

16.1 Receipt of Proceedings

RESOLUTION CL7/96/507

That Council note the Proceedings of the Audit Committee meeting 4/96 held on 23 September 1996.

(File93/1445)

RESOLUTION CL7/96/508

That Council receive reports from the following staff:

Mr Tom Hill, Faculty of Education
Dr Vicky L Lee, Faculty of Education
Mr Patrick Morgan, Department of English (HUMASS)
Dr Irina Pana, Department of English
Professor J M Powell, Department of Geography and Environmental Science
Mr James Ross, Department of Social Work and Human Services
Dr Colin Rubenstein, Department of Politics
Associate Professor Terri Seddon, Faculty of Education
Ms Desma Strong, Department of Social Work and Human Services
Dr Leah Zaks, Department of Social Work and Human Services

(File96/0314)

The next meeting of Council is scheduled to be held at 5.00 pm on Monday 16 December at the Clayton Campus.