University Council Meeting 7/98
Meeting No. 7/98 of the Monash University Council will be held at 5.00 pm
on Monday, 9 November 1998, in the Sir George Lush Room, Administration
Building 3a, Clayton Campus.
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28/10/98 |
Phillip Siggins
Secretary |
AGENDA
Members having a direct commercial or financial interest in any item
before this meeting must declare that interest to the Chair via the Council
Secretary prior to consideration of the item, and must not take part in a
vote on any matter concerning it.
Part A Procedural Matters
1. Apologies
No apologies have been received to date.
2. Special Leave
A request for special leave from meeting 7/98 for Senator K Patterson was
approved at Council meeting 3/98.
Part B Confidential Agenda
3. Starring of Confidential Items
Some items have already been "starred" for discussion.
Members who wish a non-starred confidential item to be discussed may
request at this point.
4. Approval of Non-Starred Confidential Items
The Chancellor will move that all confidential items on the agenda not
starred be adopted without discussion, and the action recommended be taken
or the information therein noted.
5. Report of the Membership Committee
5.1 Election of Chancellor
A paper will be tabled.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council elect the person named in the paper presented as Chancellor
of the University for a three (3) year term commencing 15 February 1999.
6. Use of the University Seal Members Only
Item6 pp1-4
A paper is attached.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report of the Vice-Chancellor dated 28 October 1998
on the affixing of the Common Seal to documents executed under Seal pursuant
to Statute 8.1, Section 2.1.5.
Part C General Agenda
7. Starring of Items
Some items have already been "starred" for discussion.
Members who wish a non-starred item to be discussed may request at this
point.
8. 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, approved or
the information therein noted'.
9. Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting
The Minutes of Meeting No 6/98 held on 21 September 1998 have been
circulated.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council confirm the Minutes of Meeting No. 6/98 held on Monday, 21
September 1998.
10. Admission of Observers
Authorised observers will be admitted to the meeting following
confirmation of the Minutes.
11. Matters Arising from the Minutes (not dealt with elsewhere in the
agenda)
11.1 Non payment of fees: Australian and International
Students
The General Manager at meeting 6/98 agreed to provide a further report in
relation to outstanding fee debts and initiatives the University was taking
to address the situation.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the action being taken in relation to the non payment
of fees by Australian and international students.
(Secretarial Note: Item 18.5 of this agenda Proceedings of the
Resources and Finance Committee, Page 18 29 refers to this matter)
12. Vice-Chancellor's Business
12.1 Arts at Monash Item 12
pp1-20
As foreshadowed to Council at meeting 6/98 (21 September 1998), the
Vice-Chancellor has submitted a report on the matter of Arts at Monash.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note progress in relation to Arts at Monash.
13. Council Special Topics
13.1 Research
Professor P LeP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and
Development) will present the topic "Research". (Minute Part B 1.1
Council 1/98 refers)
A copy of the document Research Management Plan June 1998 is
enclosed.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive and note the presentation "Research".
14. Report of the Executive Committee
14.1 Offers of Appointment
14.1.1 Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies and Director of Monash
Aboriginal Programs
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note that, on 26 October 1998, the Executive Committee of
Council, by way of a postal ballot of its members conducted in accordance
with its constitution, approved, on behalf of Council the following
recommendation:
That the Executive Committee of Council approve an offer of appointment
to a Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies and Director of Monash
Aboriginal Programs, as per the report of the selection committee, be made
to the person named in the document presented.
14.1.2 Dean, Faculty of Law
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note that, on 8 October 1998, the Executive Committee of
Council, by way of a postal ballot of its members conducted in accordance
with its constitution, approved, on behalf of Council the following
recommendation:
That the Executive Committee of Council approve an offer of appointment
Dean, Faculty of Law, as per the report of the selection committee, be made
to the person named in the document presented.
(Secretarial Note: Copies of the reports of the Selection Committees
will be available for the perusal of members)
15. Report of the Audit Committee
The next meeting of the Audit Committee will be held on 3 December 1998
and the report of that meeting will be forwarded to the 14 December meeting
of Council.
16. Report of the Corporate Planning Committee
16.1 Receipt of Report Item 16 pp1-4
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive and note the report of the meeting of the Corporate
Planning Committee held on 10 September 1998.
16.2 Receipt of Proceedings
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the proceedings of the meeting of the Corporate
Planning Committee held on 10 September 1998, as detailed in the document
presented.
17. Report of the Academic Board Item 17 pp1-80
17.1 Receipt of Report
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive and note the report of meeting 7/98 of the Academic
Board held on Wednesday, 14 October 1998.
17.2 Legislation
17.2.1 Statute 6.1.2 - Courses and Degrees (Amendment No 4 1998)
Item 17 pp9-10
RECOMMENDATION
That Council make the legislation titled Statute 6.1.2 - Courses and
Degrees (Amendment No 4 1998).
17.3 Academic Appointments
17.3.1 Chair In Statistics - Faculty of Science Item
17 pp11-14
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposal of the Faculty of Science to establish,
advertise and fill the position of Chair in Statistics.
17.3.2 Creation of Two Positions of Associate Dean - Faculty of Medicine
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine
to establish within that Faculty the positions of Associate Dean (Research
Degrees) and Associate Dean (Postgraduate Coursework Degrees).
17.4 University Academic
Structure
17.4.1 Establishment of the National Centre for Coronial Information -
Faculty of Medicine Item 17 pp15-56
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine
to establish the National Centre for Coronial Information.
17.4.2 Establishment of the Department of Radiography and Medical Imaging
- Faculty of Medicine Item 17 pp57-74
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine
to establish the Department of Radiography and Medical Imaging.
17.4.3 Structure of Schools - Faculty of Arts Item 17 pp75-76
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the structure of schools of the Faculty of Arts as
detailed in the document presented, noting that the arrangements for the
School of Political and Social Inquiry will remain provisional pending
receipt of the report of the review of Anthropology and Sociology.
17.5 Undergraduate Diplomas Item 17 pp77-78
At its Meeting 3/98, Council approved the establishment of a new award
level of University Undergraduate Diploma, involving forty-eight (48) points
of Monash University subjects, in the context of two proposals for
sequential diplomas in Languages and Psychology. It was foreshadowed that
further patterns, such as those involving an academically coherent study
across a range of cognate disciplines, would be acceptable and be considered
when such proposals emerged. Two such proposals (listed below) were
recommended for approval at Academic Board at its Meeting 7/98. Summary
details of these proposals are attached.
- Diploma of Undergraduate Studies
- Diploma of Foundation Studies
These awards are consistent with the emerging Monash Qualifications
Framework and also the Australian Qualifications Framework, which provides
for both University and TAFE diplomas, although the two types differ in
length and academic level. University undergraduate diplomas are also
offered by a number of Go8 universities, including the University of
Melbourne and the University of New South Wales.
RECOMMENDATION
That, further to Council's approval of the establishment of the award of
Undergraduate Diploma at its Meeting 3/98, Council approve an extension of
this award category to also include a focus on breadth, and consequently
enable confirmation of the Academic Board's approval of the two courses
mentioned above.
17.6 Award Of Degrees - Doctor Of Medicine
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine
to award the degree of Doctor of Medicine to the following candidates:
- Dr NJ Bodsworth, for his thesis titled 'On certain interactions
between the human hepatotrophic viruses and human immunodeficiency virus
infection'; and
- Associate Professor SM Crowe, for her thesis titled 'The role of
macrophages in the pathogenesis of HIV-1 infection'.
17.7 Guidelines For The Award Of Posthumous Research
Degrees Item 17 pp79-80
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the "Guidelines for the Award of Posthumous Research
Degrees" as detailed in the document presented.
17.8 Receipt of Proceedings
Council members are invited to refer to parts B and C of the Academic
Board report and to note the Proceedings of the Board.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the Proceedings of meeting 7/98 of the Academic Board
held on 14 October 1998, as detailed in the document presented.
18. Report of the Resources and Finance Committee
Members Only Item 18 pp1-42
18.1 Receipt of Report
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive the report of the Resources and Finance Committee
meeting held on 26 October 1998.
18.2 Faculty of Arts - Vice Chancellor's Report
Item 18 pp5-6
The Vice Chancellor reported to the Committee that he is satisfied with
the review of the structure, programs, and financial viability of the
Faculty of Arts.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive and accept the Committee's recommendation to approve
the interest free loan of $4.5 M to the Faculty of Arts under the specific
terms and conditions as set out in the document presented.
18.3 Proposal to Establish the APPI Foundation
Item 18 pp7-18
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive and accept the Committee's endorsement of the
proposal and that the Monash University Australian Pulp and Paper Institute
Foundation be set up and the draft Regulations adopted as reported.
18.4 Proposal to Establish the Monash University Victorian College
of Pharmacy Item 18 pp19-28
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive and accept the Committee's endorsement of the
proposal and that the Monash University Victorian College of Pharmacy be set
up and the draft Regulations adopted as reported.
18.5 Receipt of Proceedings
A comprehensive report of proceedings is included in the report of the
Resources and Finance Committee. Items include:
- Non Payment of Fees - Australian & International Students
Item 18 pp29-30
- Audited Financial Statements 1997 Monash University Superannuation
Schemes Item18 pp31-40
- Year 2000 - Monash University and Controlled Entities
Item 18 pp41-42
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the proceedings of the Resources and Finance Committee
as detailed in the document presented.
19. Honorary Degrees Committee Members Only Item 19
pp1-2
19.1 Receipt of Report
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive the report of the Honorary Degrees Committee meeting
held on 26 October 1998.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve, without discussion, the recommendation of the
Honorary Degrees Committee for the award of honorary degrees as presented
orally by Dr G A Knights, Deputy Chancellor.
20. Reports of Other Committees
20.1 Equal Opportunity Committee
Item 20 pp1-12
20.1.1 Receipt of Report
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive the report of the Equal Opportunity Committee
meeting held on 15 October 1998.
20.1.2 Report on Equity Implications of Internet Service Provision
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the recommendations of the Working Party established
to consider the implications of the Internet Access Policy for Student
Equity Groups as set out in the document presented.
20.2 Gippsland Advisory Council
Item 20 pp13-20
20.2.1 Receipt of Reports
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report of meeting AC5/98 and meeting AC6/98 of the
Gippsland Advisory Council held on 1 September 1998 and 13 October 1998
respectively.
20.2.2 Receipt of Proceedings
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the proceedings of meeting AC5/98 and meeting AC 6/98
of the Gippsland Advisory Council held on 1 September 1998 and 13 October
1998 respectively as detailed in the document presented.
21. General Business
21.1 Senior Appointments Item 21
pp1-2
A paper is attached.
21.1.1 Acceptance of Offers
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note that the following have accepted their offers of
appointment and wish to pass on their thanks to Council:
Professor Stephen J Parker - Dean, Faculty of Law
Professor Graham B Hair - Adjunct Professor in Music, Faculty of Arts
Professor Steven L Wesselingh - Professor of Infectious Diseases, Faculty
of Medicine
21.1.2 Appointment of Decanal Selection Committee
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the establishment of a selection committee for the
Dean, Faculty of Arts as detailed in the document presented.
21.2 Reports on Outside Studies Programs
Item 21 pp3-16
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive reports from the following staff:
Faculty of Engineering
Associate Professor Deane Blackman, Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Medicine
Ms Liza Heslop, School of Nursing
Faculty of Business and Economics
Ms E Anne Bardoel, Department of Management
Dr Tim Fry, Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics
Professor Owen Hughes, Department of Management
21.3 Report of Returning Officer - Council Elections
Item 21 pp17-18
A paper is attached.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive and note the report of the Returning Officer in
regard to Council elections.
21.4 Next Meeting
The next meeting of Council is scheduled to be held at 4.30 pm on Monday,
14 December 1998 at the Clayton Campus.
Refreshments and Dinner - Meeting 7/98
After the meeting, drinks together with light refreshments and dinner
will be available in the Private Dining Room of the University Club for
those members who have notified Marijana Gec on 9905-2007 by 12 noon, on
Friday, 6 November 1998.
Further Information
Inquiries about any of the business listed above, or on Council matters
in general, may be directed to Mr Phillip Siggins, Manager, University
Secretariat Room GO6, Administration Building 3a, Clayton Campus, telephone
9905-2010 or via facsimile on 9905 5342. |
