Council Meeting 8/98

Meeting No. 8/98 of the Monash University Council was held between 4.30 pm and 6.45 pm on Monday, 14 December 1998, in the Sir George Lush Room, Administration Building 3a, Clayton Campus

Mr D W Rogers AO, Chancellor (presiding)

Dr G A Knights, Deputy Chancellor

Mr P H Ramler AM, Deputy Chancellor

Professor D A Robinson, Vice-Chancellor and President

Professor A W Lindsay, Chair of Academic Board

Professor P LP Darvall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development)

Professor J E Maloney, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Public Affairs)

Mr P B Wade, General Manager

Professor J K Redmond, Dean, Faculty of Art and Design

Professor M Evans, Associate Chair of Academic Board

Mr S Dee, Executive Director, Performing and Visual Arts

Ms J Chandler, Executive Director, Marketing and Development

Mr J Levine, Assistant General Manager (Budget and Statistical Services)

Mr D Jeffree, President, MPA

Ms K Wilson-Reid, Secretary to Academic Board

Mr P Siggins, Manager, University Secretariat

An apology was received from Professor T Threadgold.

No requests for special leave were received.

Item 4 listed in the confidential agenda was starred.

Council resolved on the motion of the Chancellor:

"that all confidential items on the agenda not starred be adopted without discussion, and the action recommended be taken or the information therein noted."

RESOLUTION CL8/98/269

Council received the report of meeting 10/98 of the Membership Committee of Council held on Monday, 9 November 1998.

(File RMO98/1107)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/270

Council approved the proposed membership of the Committees and Subcommittees of Council as set out below:

(File RMO98/2382)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/271

Council approved the following membership of the Executive Committee effective from 1 January 1999:

Mr Bill Rogers (to 14/2/99 inclusive)

Mr Jerry Ellis, Chancellor Elect

Alternate: Dr Geoffrey Knights

Dr Geoffrey Knights

Alternate: Mr Paul Ramler

Professor David Robinson

Alternate: The most senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor present at the time of the meeting

Alternates

Dr June Hearn Ms Louise Adler

Mrs Joan McPhee Ms Wendy Peter

Professor Terry Threadgold Dr Paul Rodan

Mr Phillip Siggins, Manager, University Secretariat

RESOLUTION CL8/98/272

Council approved the following membership of the Membership Committee effective from 1 January 1999:

Mr Bill Rogers (to 14/2/99 inclusive)

Mr Jerry Ellis, Chancellor Elect

Professor David Robinson

Dr June Hearn

Miss Dorothy Pizzey

Associate Professor Andrew Markus

Mr Peter Kronborg (Partner, Korn/Ferry Pty Ltd)

Justice Sally Brown

Mr Phillip Siggins, Manager, University Secretariat

RESOLUTION CL8/98/273

Council approved the following membership of the Audit Committee effective from 1 January 1999:

Mr Bill Rogers (to 14/2/99 inclusive)

Mr Jerry Ellis, Chancellor Elect

Ms Wendy Peter

Mr Ken Russell

Professor Graham Peirson (Faculty of Business and Economics - Dept. of Accounting and Finance)

Professor David Robinson

General Manager to provide expert advice

Mr Greg Connell, Director, Audit and Risk Management

RESOLUTION CL8/98/274

Council approved the following membership of the Corporate Planning Committee effective from 1 January 1999:

Mr Bill Rogers (to 14/2/99 inclusive)

Mr Jerry Ellis, Chancellor Elect

Alternate : Dr Geoffrey Knights or Mr Paul Ramler

Professor David Robinson

Alternate: Professor Alan Lindsay

Professor Terry Threadgold

Mr John Laurie Alternate: Miss D Pizzey AM

Ms Louise Adler Alternate: Mr J Hutchinson

Mr Ted Johnson (CEO, RACV)

Ms Maria Keys

Mr Peter Summers, Director, Planning Support Unit

* The number of coopted members may be increased to three if one is an international (overseas) member.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/275

Council approved the following membership of the Resources and Finance Committee effective from 1 January 1999:

Mr Paul Ramler AM

Professor David Robinson

Alternate : Professor Alan Lindsay

Finance Mr Paul Ramler AM

Physical Resources Dr Geoffrey Knights

Purchasing Mr Ken Russell

or their nominated alternates from the respective subcommittees

Dr Paul Rodan

To be advised

Mr John Matthews, Assistant General Manager (Financial Services)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/276

Council approved the following membership of the Finance Subcommittee effective from 1 January 1999:

Mr Paul Ramler AM

Dr June Hearn

Dr Mark Schapper

Professor David Robinson

Mr Peter Wade

Professor Terry Threadgold

Mr Darriel Jeffree

Assistant General Manager (Finance)

Mr David McWaters, Acting Group Accountant, Accounting Services

The Committee may recommend to the Resources and Finance Committee the cooption of an external person who is not a member of Council but who has expertise of particular value to the Committee's proceedings. Approval of such a cooption shall be reported to the Council meeting following the decision.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/277

Council approved the following membership of the Physical Resources Subcommittee effective from 1 January 1999:

Dr Geoffrey Knights

Professor Alan Lindsay

Mr Frank Peck

Mrs Joan McPhee

Associate Professor Andrew Markus

Dr Paul Rodan

Mr Alan McMeekin

Mr John Trembath, Assistant General Manager (Facilities and Services)

For action or noting by: Chair and Secretary - Physical Resources Subcommittee

RESOLUTION CL8/98/278

Council approved the following membership of the Purchasing Sub-committee effective from 1 January 1999:

Mr Ken Russell

Mr Peter Wade

Mr John Hutchinson

Mr David Stobart (General Manager, Austrim)

vacancy

Mr John Trembath, Assistant General Manager (Facilities & Services)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/279

Council approved the following membership of the Executive Purchasing Committee effective from 1 January 1999:

Mr Peter Wade

Mr Bob Carey (to be confirmed)

Mr John Trembath, Assistant General Manager (Facilities & Services)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/280

Council approved the following membership of the Selection and Remuneration Subcommittee effective from 1 January 1999:

Mr Bill Rogers (to 14/2/99 inclusive)

Mr Jerry Ellis, Chancellor Elect

Miss Dorothy Pizzey AM

Mr Paul Ramler AM

Professor David Robinson

The General Manager to provide expert assistance (except on matters involving the General Manager's own appointment or remuneration)

Mr Peter Marshall, Assistant General Manager (Personnel Services)

This Subcommittee may not coopt other members

RESOLUTION CL8/98/281

Council approved the following membership of the Special Professorial Appointments Subcommittee effective from 1 January 1999:

Professor David Robinson

Miss D Pizzey AM

Professor Peter Darvall

Professor Alan Lindsay

Professor Michael Brisk

Professor Graeme Davison, Department of History, Faculty of Arts

Mr John Noonan, Acting Manager, Senior Appointments

RESOLUTION CL8/98/282

Council approved the following membership of the Equal Opportunity Committee effective from 1 January 1999:

Dr Geoffrey Knights

Professor Alan Lindsay

Professor Margaret Clayton (Committee for Equal Opportunity in Employment)

Professor Bill Kent (Committee for Student Equity and Access)

Professor Terry Threadgold

Ms J Cameron

Manager - Equal Opportunity Unit

Ms Rosemary Bowen, Administrative Officer, Equal Opportunity Unit

RESOLUTION CL8/98/283

Council approved the following membership of the Honorary Degrees Committee effective from 1 January 1999:

Mr Bill Rogers (to 14/2/99 inclusive)

Mr Jerry Ellis, Chancellor Elect

Alternate: a Deputy Chancellor

Professor David Robinson

Alternate: a Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Mrs Joan McPhee

Dr Mark Schapper

Mr Frank Peck

Alternates

Vacancy (occasioned by resignation of Senator Patterson)

Dr June Hearn

Ms Wendy Peter

Professor R Brown

Professor M Quartly

Professor A J Dugan

Professor P Tharenou

Alternates for elected professors

Professor T Threadgold

Professor W Charman

Professor R J Willis

Professor J Anderson

Mr Brian Corless, Graduations Officer, Protocol and Special Events

RESOLUTION CL8/98/284

Council appointed Ms Ann Sherry who currently holds the position of General Manager, Human Resources and Public Affairs (Victoria) of the Bank of Melbourne and Westpac Banking Corporation in Victoria, as a Council appointee for the remainder of Senator Kay Lesley Patterson's term of office ending 31 December 1999.

(File RMO97/1274)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/285

Council approved an extension of the appointment of Professor J W Warren as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Monash University, Sunway Campus, Malaysia for the period from 6 January 1999 to 31 December 1999.

(File RMO98/3170

RESOLUTION CL8/98/286

Council noted the report of the Vice-Chancellor dated 2 December 1998 on the affixing of the Common Seal to documents executed under Seal pursuant to Statute 8.1, Section 2.1.5.

(File RMO97/0089)

Items 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 19.2.1, 19.4.2, 19.6, 19.7 and 20.3 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, approved or the information therein noted'.

The Minutes of Meeting No 7/98 held on 9 November 1998 were circulated.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/287

Council confirmed the Minutes of Meeting No. 7/98 held on Monday, 9 November 1998.

Authorised observers were admitted to the meeting following confirmation of the Minutes.

Correspondence between the Chancellor Elect and the Secretary to Council was distributed.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/288

Council noted the correspondence from the Secretary and the Chancellor Elect.

(File RMOR98/091)

This matter was dealt with under item 19.6 Report of the Academic Board.

(RMO98/0597)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/289

The Chancellor formally recorded Council's appreciation for the contribution of retiring members to the work of the University and of Council as listed below:

Dr G A Knights, Deputy Chancellor, formally moved a motion recording Council's appreciation for the outstanding contribution to the work of Council and the University by the Chancellor, Mr D W Rogers AO who demits office on 15 February 1999 immediately prior to Council meeting 1/99. In introducing the motion, Dr Knights noted that Mr Rogers had served as Chancellor since 1992 and had chaired Council and numerous committees of Council including the Executive Committee, the Membership Committee, the Audit Committee, the Corporate Planning Committee, the Honorary Degrees Committee and the Selection and Remuneration Sub-Committee. Mr Rogers had presided at the majority of graduation ceremonies held over the period of his appointment as Chancellor both locally and abroad. In carrying out his duties as Chancellor, Mr Rogers had rendered distinguished service to the University. In departing, Mr Rogers took with him the affection and best wishes of all Council members.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/290

Council recorded its appreciation for the outstanding contribution to the work of Council and the University by the Chancellor, Mr D W Rogers AO.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/291

Council extended congratulations to Ms Sanya Smith who was named this year's Victoria's Rhodes Scholar and who will leave for three (3) years of study at Oxford University in October.

Council also extended congratulations to Ms Angela Carbone, Assistant Lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering who received the Prime Minister's 1998 University Teacher of the Year Award. Council noted that Ms Carbone had been offered a fixed-term professorship for 1999, the year during which she holds the Prime Minister's Award.

(File RMO98/1995, RMO98/3188)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) reported on the recent round of grants including ARC Large Grants, ARC Strategic Partnerships with Industry for Research Training (SPIRT), Australian Postgraduate Awards and NH & MRC New Project Grants for 1999. Council noted that in terms of total grants for 1999, Monash was ranked 5^th among Australian Universities and would receive grant monies of around $9.6 million. Council noted Professor Darvall's advice that a large CRC round was in progress with Monash being well represented. In discussion, members noted that research performance across the University was uneven and that internal support for encouragement of research activity had been incorporated into the 1999 Budget.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/292

Council noted the information on major national competitive grant outcomes for 1999.

(File RMO98/2162, RMO98/2341, RMO98/2122)

A document was distributed entitled Budget 1999 and Indicative Budgets 2000 & 2001. Council noted that item 20.2 of the agenda Report of the Resources and Finance Committee and item 19.7 Report of the Academic Board of the agenda referred to this matter. The Vice-Chancellor introduced discussion of the budget. In his introductory remarks, the Vice-Chancellor highlighted the difficult but institutionally responsible decisions that had had to be made in formulating the budget in the context of reduced funding. The Vice-Chancellor explained that the financial outlook was extremely tight and that the budget before Council was constrained by enterprise bargaining outcomes and by the effects of reductions in Commonwealth and other sources of funding. There was no provision for the costs associated with a further enterprise bargaining round. In the absence of government support, any increases in salary would need to be paid for by additional earnings or additional savings. The Vice-Chancellor emphasised that it was vital for all budget managers to observe budget discipline and to manage within the limits of their budgets. The Vice-Chancellor congratulated the General Manager and Mr Levine and staff of the Budgets and Statistical Services Division for their production of a coherent, sound and responsible budget in the context of reduced circumstances.

The Vice-Chancellor called upon the General Manager to present the detail of the budget to Council. The General Manager advised Council that the budget had been considered by the Resources and Finance Committee of Council, by the Committee of Deans and Academic Board. The General Manager presented an overview of the budget drawing Council's attention to the overall budget summary as set out on page 4 of the budget document. Council members noted that the budget document included for the first time a forecast financial operating result in a Statement of Operating Revenue and Expenditure, and a forecast Balance Sheet for the planning period. This represented an important step in ensuring that the operations of the University were planned and monitored effectively. The General Manager drew attention to the discussion of the budget as detailed in the Report of the Resources and Finance Committee and especially noted that:

• the apparent growth in Government grants in 1999 was due to a $3M grant from the Victorian Government for building the ambulance officer training facility at Peninsula Campus, and a $2M funding adjustment for over enrolment in 1998;
• the decrease in investment income was due to the low interest environment and use of funds internally for faculty restructuring support; and
• the provision of support for the Learning and Teaching Operational Plan, scholarships and bursaries, research and the library.

The General Manager confirmed the Vice-Chancellor's observation that the budget had been framed in a contracting financial environment.

In the discussion that followed, members focussed upon the reductions in capital works, refurbishment and maintenance and were advised that these programs would be closely monitored over 1999. There was an explanation of budget allocations and the reason for the differences in the figures as set out on p.4 and p.10 of the budget document. There was discussion of the proposal to charge for internal space during 1999 and it was explained that this would assist in optimising space utilisation and better reflect the total operating costs of faculty and administrative areas. There was also discussion of the establishment and structure of Monash Global and of changes to arrangements concerning scholarships.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/293

Council adopted the Monash University 1999 Budget as presented.

(File RMO97/0611)

Mr Stephen Dee, Executive Director, Performing and Visual Arts and Professor J K Redmond, Dean, Faculty of Art and Design, were in attendance for this item. A document had been distributed titled Performing and Visual Arts Policy.

The Chancellor invited Mr S Dee, Executive Director, Performing and Visual Arts to introduce discussion of the Policy. Mr Dee drew Council's attention to the purposes of the Policy as outlined in the document presented noting that the Policy particularly responded to the University's strategic priorities as articulated in Leading the Way The Monash Plan. Mr Dee indicated that the Plan would provide for stimulation of arts activity beyond Clayton and would strongly align such activity with the academic units of the University. Mr Dee emphasised the flagship role of the arts and pointed out that the level of arts activity was an indicator of the quality of the institution concerned. In discussion of the Policy, members raised a number of issues including collection opportunities afforded by the Victorian Museum, responsibility for the Acquisitions Policy, showcasing of staff and student creative work and support for graduate programs in the performing arts.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/294

Council approved the Performing and Visual Arts Policy as detailed in the document presented.

(File RMO98/2180)

A paper, The Melbourne-Monash Protocol Report to Council was distributed.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/295

Council received and noted the paper The Melbourne-Monash Protocol Report to Council.

(File RMO97/0041)

This matter was dealt with under item 14.4 Vice-Chancellor's Business.

(File RMO97/0611)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/296

Council noted that, on 11 November 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:

(File RMO97/0627)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/297

Council noted that, on 11 November 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:

(File RMO97/0622)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/298

Council noted that, on 2 December 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:

(File RMOR98/094)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/299

Council received and noted the report of meeting 4/98 of the Audit Committee held on 3 December 1998.

(File RMO97/1579)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/300

Council noted the Minute of Appreciation acknowledging the contribution to the Committee of the outgoing Chair, Mr D W Rogers AO.

(File RMO98/0044)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/301

Council noted the Report from the Director, Information Technology summarising the action taken to date by the University to address the Year 2000 Issue.

(File RMO97/0316)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/302

Council noted the proceedings of meeting 4/98 of the Audit Committee held on 3 December 1998, as detailed in the document presented.

(File RMO97/1579)

Council noted that the next meeting of the Corporate Planning Committee will be held in the New Year.

(File RMO97/0884)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/303

Council received and noted the report of meeting 8/98 of the Academic Board held on Wednesday, 25 November 1998.

(File RMO97/1283)

In response to a question from a member, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning) clarified the range of eligible applicants for the Graduate Diploma in International Health.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/304

Council made the legislation titled Faculty of Medicine (Graduate Diploma in International Health) Regulations 1998.

(File RMO98/0839)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/305

Council made the legislation titled Faculty of Medicine (Graduate Diploma in Child Psychotherapy Studies) Regulations 1998.

(File RMO98/2129)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/306

Council made the legislation titled Statute 6.1.2 - Courses and Degrees (Amendment No 5 1998).

(File RMO97/1038)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/307

Council made the legislation titled Faculty of Science (Undergraduate Degrees) (Amendment No 1 1998) Regulations.

(File RMO97/0541)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/308

Council made the legislation titled Statute 6.1.2 - Courses and Degrees (Amendment No 6 1998).

(File RMO97/1038)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/309

Council approved the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Education to appoint the following staff as Associate Deans for the period 1 January 1999 to 31 December 2000:

• Associate Dean (Staff) - Associate Professor L Angus
• Associate Dean (Teaching) - Associate Professor P Gronn
• Associate Dean (Research) - Dr S Marginson

(File RMO98/3120)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/310

Council approved the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Information Technology to appoint the following Associate Deans for the period 1 January 1999 to 31 December 1999:

• Associate Dean Teaching -Associate Professor J Hurst
• Associate Dean Research -Professor H Schmidt
• Associate Dean International - Professor R Willis
• Associate Dean Industry Liaison -Associate Professor P Steele
• Associate Dean Graduate Studies -Mr C Avram

(File RMO97/0768)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/311

Council approved the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to make the following appointments / re-appointments of Associate Dean for the period 1 January 1999 to 31 December 2000:

Re-appointments:

• Associate Dean, Inner and Eastern Clinical School - Professor N Thomson
• Associate Dean, Southern and Peninsula Clinical School - Professor S Holdsworth
• Associate Dean (Teaching) - Professor G Taylor

New appointments:

• Associate Dean (Research) (this appointment to be made for one year from 1 January to 31 December 1999) - Associate Professor J Davies
• Associate Dean (International Health and Development) (this position will replace the previous position of Associate Dean (International)) - Professor ML Wahlqvist
• Associate Dean (Research Degrees) - Professor J Rood
• Associate Dean (Postgraduate Coursework Degrees) - Professor L Piterman

(File RMO98/2972)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/312

Council approved the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Art and Design to disestablish the Peninsula School of Art and establish the Peninsula Centre for Art and Design, noting that these changes would take effect from 1 January 1999.

(RMO98/0174)

For information or noting by: Dean and Registrar - Art and Design, Secretary to Academic Board, Policy and Technology Officer - Secretariat

RESOLUTION CL8/98/313

Council approved the proposal of the Faculties of Information Technology and Business and Economics to establish a cross-faculty School of Electronic Commerce, with the Faculty of Business and Economics as the managing Faculty.

(File RMO98/3132)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/314

Subject to the drafting of appropriate legislation, Council approved the following amendments to the constitution of the Board of the Faculty of Education:

• addition of two representatives elected from among their number by members of the General Staff of the Faculty of Education;
• amendment of Academic Staff representation from nine (9) to become seven (7) representatives of the Faculty of Education elected from among their number by the members of the teaching staff of the Faculty;
• addition of the Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design or the Dean's nominee; and
• amendment of "the Chairpersons of faculty level committees where they are not otherwise members of the Board." to read "the chairpersons of Faculty Board standing committees where they are not otherwise members of the Board."

(File RMO98/1267)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/315

Subject to the drafting of appropriate legislation, Council approved a proposal of the Faculty of Medicine to amend the constitution of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to provide for up to four (4) members of General Staff on that Faculty Board.

(RMO98/0296)

For information or noting by: Dean and Registrar - Medicine, University Solicitor

Council noted that information was provided about Academic Board's further consideration of the issue of non-sequential Undergraduate Diplomas, now to be titled Diploma of Foundation Studies and Diploma of Introductory Undergraduate Studies. Several members expressed reservations and took the view that their concerns should have been recorded in more detail in the minutes of meeting 7/98.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/316

Noting the information provided about the Board's further consideration of the issue of non-sequential Undergraduate Diplomas at its Meeting 8/98, Council approved an extension of the award category Undergraduate Diploma to include a focus on breadth, and consequently enable confirmation of the Academic Board's approval of the two courses mentioned in the document presented, now to be titled:

• Diploma of Foundation Studies; and
• Diploma of Introductory Undergraduate Studies.

Such approval was granted subject to Council receiving a report in two years time on these diplomas in terms of numbers enrolled, results obtained by candidates and the overall success of the offering of these diplomas.

(File RMO98/0597)

Council members were invited to refer to parts B and C of the Academic Board report and noted the Proceedings of the Board. Items included:

• Amendment to 1999 Schedule of Graduation Ceremonies
• New Course Proposals
• Major Amendments to Courses
• Nominations for the Award of Honorary Degrees
• Subject Quotas - Faculty of Law
• Studies in the Classical Tradition - Faculty of Arts
• Budget for 1999
• Appointment of the New Chancellor
• Victorian Rhodes Scholarship and Prime Minister's 1998 University Teacher of the Year Award
• Prizes
• New Subject Proposals
• Disestablishment of Subjects
• Interim Report from a Working Party of the Learning and Teaching Operational Plan (LTOP)
• Elaboration of the Graduate Studies Policy
• Committee Membership

The matter of Studies in the Classical Tradition - Faculty of Arts was raised. Council noted that the Faculty of Arts had not submitted a formal proposal, that the paper distributed with the Academic Board papers represented work in progress, and that it was a matter for the Faculty of Arts.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/317

Council noted the Proceedings of meeting 8/98 of the Academic Board held on 25 November 1998, as detailed in the document presented.

(File RMO97/1579)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/318

Council received the report of the Resources and Finance Committee meeting held on 30 November 1998.

(File RMO98/0946)

This matter was dealt with under item 14.4 Vice-Chancellor's Business.

(File RMO97/0611)

The General Manager introduced the schedule of fee ranges and the principles underpinning it. In response to a question from a member, the General Manager explained the ranges established for specific course and subject fees.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/319

Council noted that the Resources and Finance Committee received advice that the unpaid Australian and International Fees as at 20 November 1998 amounted to $2.0 million compared to $7.8 million at 31 August 1998. Council further noted that as at the last Resources and Finance Committee meeting, the forecast result for 1998 was that overall the fees estimates were in line with budget.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/320

(a) Council received and accepted the following new arrangements for approval of course fees and adjustments to course fees:

• The Vice-Chancellor to present to the Resources and Finance Committee the principles to apply to new fees for University courses and the ranges within which new course fees will be approved.
• The Resources and Finance Committee to then present a recommendation to Council concerning the principles and ranges to apply. The recommendation also authorises the Vice-Chancellor to approve the detailed fees, consistent with the principles and ranges recommended and to approve adjustments to existing fees, plus or minus 10%. Once Council has considered the recommendation from the Resources and Finance Committee and it is approved, the detailed approval for course fees and variations to course fees can be approved by the Vice-Chancellor.

(b) That the ranges for 1999 fees be approved and the arrangements under (a) above will apply.

(c) That the ranges for 2000 International course fees be approved and the arrangements under (a) above will apply.

(File RMO97/1636)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/321

Council received and accepted the recommendation of the Resources and Finance Committee to approve the acceptance of the borrowing facility offered by ANZ Banking Group Limited for $32,200,000 to be progressively drawn over the next four (4) years and that the Assistant General Manager (Financial Services) and Treasury Manager be authorised to sign documentation relating to this offer on behalf of the University.

(File RMO98/0844)

A comprehensive report of proceedings was included in the report of the Resources and Finance Committee. Items included:

• Monitoring of Monash Companies - Presentation by Monash International Pty Ltd.
• Integrated Administrative System - Progress Report
• Year 2000 - Monash University and Controlled Entities
• Faculty of Art and Design - Restructuring Support Funds
• Playbox Theatre Centre

RESOLUTION CL8/98/322

Council noted the proceedings of the meeting of the Resources and Finance Committee held 30 November 1998 as detailed in the document presented.

(File RMO98/0946)

Council noted that the Honorary Degrees Committee meets on a needs basis and the date of its next meeting will be advised in the New Year.

(File RMO97/1110)

Council noted that a report of the meeting of the Equal Opportunity Committee held on 26 November 1998 will be submitted to the 15^th February 1999 meeting of Council.

(File RMO97/1578)

Council noted that a report of meeting AC7/98 of the Gippsland Advisory Council held on 24 November 1998 will be submitted to the 15^th February 1999 meeting of Council.

(File RMO97/0888)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/323

Council noted that the following had accepted their offers of appointment and wished to pass on their thanks to Council:

• Associate Professor Eleanor Bourke - Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies and Director of Monash Aboriginal Programs, Faculty of Arts
• Associate Professor Richard Cullen - Chair in the Department of Business Law and Taxation, Faculty of Business and Economics

RESOLUTION CL8/98/324

Council noted that the following had accepted their respective offers of appointment approved by the Special Professorial Appointments Sub-Committee:

• Dr Ben Adler - Personal Chair in Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine
• Dr Richard Harper - Honorary Professor in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine
• Associate Professor Wallace Kirsop - Honorary Professorial Fellow, Faculty of Arts
• Professor Joseph Powell - Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Arts

(RMO98/1250)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/325

Council noted promotions approved by the University Readership/Associate Professorship Committee, in accordance with delegated authority, and effective from 1 January 1999 as detailed in the document presented.

(File RMOR97/050)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/326

Council noted promotions approved by Deans, on the recommendation of Faculty Lectureship/Senior Lectureship Committees, in accordance with delegated authority, and effective from 1 January 1999 as detailed in the document presented.

(File RMOR97/055)

RESOLUTION CL8/98/327

Pursuant to Statute 2.3 - The faculties and the Faculties Regulations, Council approved the Heads and Deputy Heads of Schools and Departments as detailed in the document presented.

RESOLUTION CL8/98/328

Council received reports from the following staff:

Faculty of Law

Associate Professor D Kovacs

Asssociate Professor G Powles

Mr Mark Davison

Faculty of Arts

Dr Lijian Hong, Department of Asian Languages and Studies

Dr Bain Attwood, Department of History

Dr Sharron Pfueller, Department of Geography and Environmental Science

Ms Robyn Spence-Brown, Department of Japanese Studies

Professor David Goldsworthy, Department of Politics

Dr Robyn Eckersley, Department of Politics

Associate Professor Gordon Taylor, Language and Learning Unit

(File RMO97/0028)

Council noted previously approved dates and venues for Council meetings in 1999.

(File RMO97/1277)

The next meeting of Council is scheduled to be held at 5.00 pm on Monday, 15 February 1999 at the Clayton Campus. Refreshments and Dinner following that meeting will be held at Monash House (formerly Vice-Chancellor's Residence).