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Council Meeting 8-2000

Meeting No. 8/2000 of the Monash University Council was held between 4.30 pm and 6.20 pm on Monday, 18 December 2000, in the Sir George Lush Room, Administration Building 3a, Clayton Campus

There were present:

Mr J K Ellis, 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

Associate Professor L Adler

Dr I Allen

Mrs C Kenny

Mr J Laurie

Mr G Barnes Associate Professor A Markus
Ms D Halstead Ms W Peter
Dr J Hearn Dr M Schapper
Mr J Hutchinson Ms A Sherry
Mr D Jeffree  

In attendance were:

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

Ms A Crook AO, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources)

Professor C Bourke MBE

Professor S Willis, Dean, Faculty of Education

Professor J Rosenberg, Dean, Faculty of Information Technology

Mr B Burnet, Campus Director, Berwick

Mr J Matthews, Divisional Director, Corporate Finance

Secretary:

Mr P Siggins, Manager, University Secretariat

MINUTES

The meeting was preceded by an in camera discussion concerning the recommendations of the Selection and Remuneration Committee. The Chancellor reported on the review of the Vice-Chancellor and President’s performance and the objectives set for the Vice-Chancellor for 2001. Key Performance Indicators and other measures were discussed and Council endorsed the objectives and strategies outlined by the Chancellor.

PART A

1. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

1.1 Apologies

Apologies were received from Miss Dorothy Pizzey AM and Professor Tam Sridhar.

1.2 Special Leave

There were no requests for special leave.

1.3 Starring of Items

Items 1.1 Apologies, 1.2 Special Leave, 1.3 Starring of Items, 1.4 Approval of Non-Starred Items, 1.5.2 Vice-Chancellor’s Issues and Speculations, 2 Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting, 3 Chancellor’s Business, and 4 Vice-Chancellor’s Business, 8.1 Monash International Centre Funding Evaluation and 8.3 Proceedings of the Resources and Finance Committee - Monash Southern Africa Pty Ltd, Monash University South Africa were "starred" for discussion.

1.4 Approval of Non-Starred Items

Council resolved on the motion of the Deputy Chancellor:

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

1.5 Confidential Items

1.5.1 Report of the Membership Committee of Council

1.5.1.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/239

Council received the report of meeting 6/2000 of the Membership Committee of Council held on Thursday, 7 December 2000.

(File RMO1997/1107)

1.5.1.2 Board Membership – Monash Commercial

Council noted that at meeting 7/2000 of Council (13 November), the University Council had consented to the establishment of Monash Commercial Pty Ltd. Consistent with that decision, it was requested that the Membership Committee of Council be invited to identify and recommend for appointment appropriate existing Council members who may be invited to become directors. The Membership Committee noted the Vice-Chancellor’s advice that the Board of Monash Commercial would then give consideration to identifying prospective external people who may also be invited to become directors.

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/240

Council appointed Mr Paul Ramler AM as Chairman of the Board of Monash Commercial Pty Ltd.

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/241

Council appointed Ms Ann Sherry and Dr Mark Schapper as Directors of Monash Commercial Pty Ltd.

(File RMOR2000/106)

For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources), Divisional Director Corporate Finance, University Solicitor

1.5.1.3 Filling of Vacancies on Council Committees and Subcommittees for 2001

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/242

Council approved the filling of vacancies on Council Committees and Subcommittees for 2001 as follows:

  • Ms Penelope FE Hutchinson to fill a vacancy on the Audit Committee of Council for one external Council member with appropriate experience in business and financial management.

For action or noting by: Secretary to Audit Committee

  • Professor Colin Bourke MBE to fill a vacancy on the Equal Opportunity Committee of Council for a member of Council who is not an employee of the University and to be Chairperson of the Committee.

For action or noting by: Divisional Director, Student and Staff Services, Secretary to Equal Opportunity Committee

  • Ms Manisha Blencowe to fill a vacancy on the Subcommittee for Student Equity and Access for an internal student representative subject to acceptance by Ms Blencowe.

For action or noting by: Secretary to Subcommittee for Student Equity and Access

(Files RMO1998/0044, RMO1998/0042, RMO1998/1286)

1.5.2 Vice-Chancellor’s Issues and Speculations

The Vice-Chancellor spoke to this item and reported on three matters. These included:

1) The two themes indentified at meeting 1/2000 of Council, Governance and eMonash. Governance issues were discussed at the Governance Forum which preceeded the Council meeting. In relation to eMonash the Vice-Chancellor reported on electronic delivery initiatives in support of academic endeavour and infrastructure over 2000.

2) The development of a partnership with a major international organisation, and

3) South Africa developments subsequent to the last update at Councils’ meeting in October (6/2000, 2nd October)

1.5.3 Use of the University Seal

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/243

Council noted the report of the Vice-Chancellor dated 6 December 2000 on the affixing of the Common Seal to documents executed under Seal pursuant to Statute 8.1, Section 2.1.5.

(RMO1997/0889)

For action or noting by: University Solicitor

1.6 Admission of Observers

Authorised observers were admitted to the meeting following confidential items.

2. Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting

The Minutes of meeting No 7/2000 held on 13 November 2000 have been circulated.

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/244

Council confirmed the Minutes of meeting No. 7/2000 held on Monday, 13 November 2000.

For action or noting by: Secretary to Council

PART B STARRED ITEMS

3. Chancellor’s Business

3.1 Retiring Council Members

The Chancellor moved that Council formally record its appreciation for the contribution of retiring members to the work of the University and of Council.

Member

Years of Service

Dr Geoffrey Alistair Knights

1975-2000

Dr Ian Allen

Mr Darriel Jeffree

1999-2000

1998-2000

Mrs Colleen Kenny

2000

   

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/245

Council recorded its appreciation for the contribution of retiring members to the work of the University and of Council.

(File RMO1997/1107)

For action or noting by: Secretary to Council

4. Vice-Chancellor’s Business

4.1 Campus Developments

A paper titled Report on Planned Campus Developments was distributed.

The Vice-Chancellor invited the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources) to speak to this item. Council noted the information as detailed in the paper presented.

(Files RMO1999/1511, RMO2000/1087, RMO1999/2130, RMO2000/1088, RMO1998/0609, RMO 1999/0795, RMO1999/2180, RMOR2000/0101)

For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources), Divisional Director Facilities and Services

4.2 Support Services Plan

A paper titled Support Services Plan was distributed.

The Vice-Chancellor invited the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources) to speak to this item. Council noted the information as detailed in the paper presented.

(File RMO2000/0993)

For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources)

4.3 Intellectual Property Papers: Implementing the Policies

A paper titled Intellectual Property Papers: Implementing the Policies was distributed.

The Vice-Chancellor invited the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources) to speak to this item. Council noted the proposals for implementation of the policies as detailed in the paper presented. Council endorsed the Monash University Insider Trading Policy which was appended to the memorandum from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources).

(File RMO1999/0927)

For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research and Development), Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources), Policy and Technology Officer

4.4 Major Research Grants Schemes

A paper was distributed titled Success in Major Research Grants Schemes.

The Vice-Chancellor invited the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research and Development) to speak to this item. Council noted the information as detailed in the paper presented.

(File RMO1997/1152)

For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research and Development)

4.5 Expanding Course Delivery Options

A paper was distributed titled Expanding Course Delivery Options.

The Vice-Chancellor invited the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic and Planning) to speak to this item. Council noted the information as detailed in the paper presented.

(File RMO1999/1266)

For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic and Planning)

4.6 Report on Future Directions – Faculty of Education

Professor Susan Willis, Dean, Faculty of Education, presented a report on future directions for the Faculty of Education. Council noted the advice of Professor Willis on the future directions on the faculty and the Chancellor thanked her for her presentation.

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/246

Council received and noted the report of Professor Susan Willis, Dean, Faculty of Education on future directions for the Faculty of Education.

(File RMO2000/0746)

PART C ITEMS FOR APPROVAL OR INFORMATION

5. Matters Arising from the Minutes (not dealt with elsewhere in the agenda)

6. Report of the Executive Committee

6.1 Professor of Rural Psychiatry, Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine

Council noted that the Executive Committee of Council, acting under its delegation from Council, met on 23 November 2000 and approved an offer of appointment as a Professor of Rural Psychiatry, Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, for a period of five years, as per the report of the selection committee, be made to the person named in the document circulated to members of the Executive Committee.

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council noted the approval granted by the Executive Committee of Council at its meeting held on 23 November 2000.

(File RMO1998/0598, Personnel)

7 Report of the Audit Committee

7.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council received and noted the Report of Meeting No. 4/00 of the Audit Committee.

(File RMO1997/1579)

7.2 Compliance Policy and Structure

Papers titled Compliance Policy and Compliance Structure were distributed.

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council noted the papers titled Compliance Policy and Compliance Structure.

(File RMO2000/1699)

For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources), Director, Audit and Risk Management, University Solicitor, Policy and Technology Officer

7.3 Insider Trading Policy

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council endorsed the paper titled Monash University Insider Trading Policy.

(Secretarial note: minute 4.3 refers)

(File RMO2000/1486)

For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources), Director, Audit and Risk Management, University Solicitor, Policy and Technology Officer

7.4 Receipt of Proceedings

Council members were invited to note the proceedings of the Audit Committee. Items included:

  • Planning for the External Audit of the University’s 2000 Accounts

  • 2001 Operational Plan - Audit and Risk Management Office

  • Certification forms in respect of the 2000 financial year

  • Controlled Entities - Audit Committee Requirements

  • Outline of major activities and a summary of the major reports issued since the last meeting

  • Other matters

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council noted the proceedings of the Audit Committee held on 7 December 2000.

(File RMO1997/1579)

For action or noting by: Secretary to Audit Committee

8. Report of the Resources and Finance Committee

8.1 Monash International Centre Funding Evaluation

A member "starred" this item but the item was not discussed as the member indicated they would discuss the matter informally with the Deputy Chancellor.

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council endorsed the recommendation of the Resources and Finance Committee to proceed with the development of the Monash International Centre subject to a review of agreements by the University Solicitor’s Office.

(File RMO2000/0428)

For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources), Divisional Director Corporate Finance, Divisional Director Facilities and Services, University Solicitor

8.2 Proposed Course Fees for Australian Students (2001) and International Students (2002)

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council:

  • noted that Resources and Finance Committee had approved the ranges of proposed course fees presented;

  • authorised the Vice-Chancellor to approve the detailed fees consistent with the presented ranges, as well as any subsequent adjustment to existing fees, plus or minus 10% (sub-section 8.1 of the University entrance and admission to courses regulations ); and

  • endorsed Resources and Finance Committee's approval of a practice whereby faculty awards or bursaries may be offered to students which provided an effective discount of up to 20% on the standard approved course fee. This would be applied in accordance with specific criteria to be agreed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic and Planning) and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources).

(Files RMO1997/0173, RMO1997/0561, RMO1997/0887, RMO1997/0877)

For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Resources), Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic and Planning), Divisional Director Corporate Finance, Divisional Director, Financial Resources Management, Divisional Director, Student and Staff Services, Deans and Faculty Registrars or equivalent – all faculties, Minute Secretary to Resources and Finance Committee

8.3 Receipt of Proceedings

Council members were invited to note the proceedings of the Resources and Finance Committee. Items included:

  • Biocom International Limited

  • Caulfield Plaza Development

  • Campus Real Estate Development (Secretarial note: minute 4.1 refers)

  • Fundraising Progress Report

  • Progress Report – Metabolic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

  • Monash Service Organisation – Status Report

  • Monash Southern Africa Pty Ltd, Monash University South Africa

A member requested information on anticipated enrolments, strategies to attract students and updating the business plan for Southern Africa but noted that these matters had been addressed in the Vice-Chancellor’s Issues and Speculations (item 1.5.2 refers)

  • Monash University Foundation Pty Ltd

  • Formation of Investment Advisory Sub-Committee

  • Integrated Administrative System – Progress Report

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council noted the proceedings of the Resources and Finance Committee held on 4 December 2000.

(File RMO1999/1488)

For action or noting by: Secretary and Minute Secretary to Resources and Finance Committee

9. Report of the Academic Board

9.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council received and noted the report of meeting 7/2000 of the Academic Board held on Wednesday, 29 November 2000.

(File RMO1999/0550)

9.2 Legislation

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council made the legislation titled Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Regulations.

(Files RMO1999/0213, RMO2000/1700)

For action or noting by: Deans and Faculty Registrars or equivalent – Medicine and Science, University Solicitor

9.3 Academic Appointments

9.3.1 Proposal to establish the position of Associate Dean (External Relations)

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Arts to disestablish the position of Associate Dean (International) from 31 December 2000 and establish the position of Associate Dean (External Relations) from 1 January 2001.

(File RMO1999/0568)

For action or noting by: Dean and Faculty Manager – Arts, Manager, Senior Appointments

9.3.2 Proposal to establish the position of Associate Dean (Research Training)

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Information Technology to establish the position of Associate Dean (Research Training).

(File RMO1999/0565)

For action or noting by: Dean and Faculty Manager – Information Technology, Manager, Senior Appointments

9.3.3 Appointment of Associate Deans

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved the proposals of the Boards of Faculties of Arts, Engineering, Law and Medicine to appoint the following staff members for the terms specified:

  • Dr D Cuthbert, Faculty of Arts, Associate Dean (Graduate Studies), 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2001

  • Dr D Garrioch, Faculty of Arts, Associate Dean (Teaching), 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2001

  • Dr M Peel, Faculty of Arts, Associate Dean (Teaching) during Dr Garrioch’s period of OSP from 3/1/2001 to 3/7/2001

  • Professor G Bouma, Faculty of Arts, Associate Dean (Research), 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2001

  • Professor A Bishop, Faculty of Education, Associate Dean, 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2002

  • Dr I Walker, Faculty of Education, Associate Dean (Teaching), 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2002

  • Assoc. Professor G Rowley, Associate Dean (Staff), period January 1, 2001 to 31 December 2002

  • Assoc. Professor T Townsend, Faculty of Education, Associate Dean (International Initiatives), 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2002

  • Assoc. Professor I Prince, Faculty of Engineering, Associate Dean (Teaching), 13 November 2000 to 31 December 2001

  • Professor H P Lee, Faculty of Law, Associate Dean (Staffing), 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2003

  • Professor Susan Campbell, Faculty of Law, Associate Dean (Teaching), be extended from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2002

  • Professor R Summers, Faculty of Medicine, Associate Deans (Research), I January 2001 to 31 December 2002

  • Assoc. Professor R Devenish, Faculty of Medicine, Associate Dean (Research Degrees), 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2002

(Files RMO1999/0568, RMO1998/3122, RMO1997/0722, RMO1998/2972)

For action or noting by: Deans and Faculty Registrars or equivalent - Arts, Engineering, Law and Medicine, Manager, Senior Appointments

9.3.4 Appointments to Head of School

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved the proposals of the Boards of Faculties of Arts and Medicine to appoint the following staff members as Head of School:

  • Professor P Thomson, Head of the School of European Languages and Cultures, Faculty of Arts

  • Professor C Probyn Literary, Head of the School of Visual and Performance Studies

  • Professor J Bigelow, Head of the School of Philosophy, Linguistics and Human Bioethics, Faculty of Arts

  • Assoc. Professor N Tapper, Head of the School of Geography and Environmental Science. Faculty of Arts

  • Professor G Davison, Head of the School of Historical Studies, Faculty of Arts

  • Professor P Spearritt, Head of the School of Political and Social Inquiry, Faculty of Arts

  • Assoc. Professor C Goddard, Head of the Department of Social Work, (reporting to the Head of the School of Political and Social Inquiry), Faculty of Arts

  • Dr H Ballis, Head of the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts

  • Professor W Anderson, Head of the School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

  • Professor N Thomson, Head of the Central and Eastern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

  • Professor S Holdsworth, Head of the Southern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

  • Professor L Piterman, Head of the School of Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

  • Professor R Strasser, Head of the School of Rural Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

  • Assoc. Professor T Barnett, Head of the School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

  • Professor B Tonge, Head of the School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, a cross-faculty school of the Faculties of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and Science

(Secretarial note: minute 12.1.3 refers)

(Files RMO1997/0553, RMO1998/0296)

For action or noting by: Deans and Faculty Registrars or equivalent, Arts and Medicine

9.3.5 Proposal to establish, advertise and fill two Chairs of Marketing

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish, advertise and fill two Chairs of Marketing.

(Secretarial note: minute 12.1.4.2 refers)

(File RMO1997/1357)

For action or noting by: Dean and Faculty General Manager – Business and Economics, Manager, Senior Appointments

9.3.6 Proposal to establish, advertise and fill a Chair of International Trade Law

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved the proposal of the Faculty of Law to establish, advertise and fill a Chair of International Trade Law.

(Secretarial note: minute 12.1.4.1 refers)

(File RMO1998/1945)

For action or noting by: Dean and Registrar – Law, Manager, Senior Appointments

9.3.7 Proposal to establish, advertise and fill the position of Professor, Rural Health Education

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine to establish, advertise and fill the position of Professor, Rural Health Education.

(Secretarial note: minute 12.1.4.3 refers)

(File RMO1998/0296)

For action or noting by: Dean and Director of Academic Programs – Medicine, Manager, Senior Appointments

9.4 Proposal to Establish the Cross-Faculty School of Physics and Materials Engineering

At the combined meeting of the Committee of Deans and Deans Discussion Group held 21 November 2000, the proposal of the Boards of the Faculties of Science and Engineering to establish a cross-faculty school was considered. Following discussion, Deans agreed that the name of the cross-faculty school should be the School of Physics and Materials Engineering.

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved the proposal to establish a cross-faculty School of Physics and Materials Engineering.

(Secretarial note: minute 12.1.4.5 refers)

(Files RMO1998/3049, RMO1998/2135)

For action or noting by: Deans and Faculty Registrars or equivalent – Science and Engineering, Manager, Senior Appointments

9.5 Proposal to Establish the School of Multimedia Systems

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Information Technology to establish the School of Multimedia Systems.

(File RMO1997/0768)

For action or noting by: Dean and Faculty Manager - Information Technology, Manager, Senior Appointments

9.6 Membership of the Council of Legal Education

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Law to nominate the Honourable Professor George Hampel QC to replace Professor Marcia Neave as one of the University’s two members of the Council of Legal Education, the term of his membership expiring 31 December 2002.

(File RMO1997/1222)

For action or noting by: Dean and Registrar – Law

9.7 Receipt of Proceedings

Council members were invited to refer to part B of the Academic Board report and to note the proceedings of the Board. Items included:

  • new course proposals

  • major amendments to courses

  • nominations for award of Honorary Degrees

  • Future Directions Report – Faculty of Education (Secretarial note: minute 4.6 refers)

  • Other items considered by the Academic Board

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council noted the proceedings of meeting 7/2000 of the Academic Board held on 29 November 2000.

(File RMO1999/0550)

For action or noting by: Secretary to Academic Board

10. Equal Opportunity Committee

10.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council received the report and noted the proceedings of the Equal Opportunity Committee Meeting 4/2000 held on 27 November 2000.

(File RMO1997/1578)

For action or noting by: Secretary to Equal Opportunity Committee

11. Gippsland Advisory Council

11.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council received and noted the report of the Gippsland Advisory Council meeting AC6/2000 held on Tuesday, 24 October 2000.

(File RMO1997/0888)

11.2 Psychology at Gippsland

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council noted that the Vice-Chancellor had taken steps to have the matter resolved as detailed in the document presented.

(File RMO2000/1526)

For action or noting by: Pro Vice-Chancellor Gippsland Campus, Interim Dean and Registrar – Science, Executive Secretary to Vice-Chancellor, Secretary to Gippsland Advisory Council

11.3 Receipt of Proceedings

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council noted the proceedings of meeting AC6/2000 of the Gippsland Advisory Council held on 24 October 2000.

(File RMO1997/0888)

For action or noting by: Secretary to Gippsland Advisory Council

11.4 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council received and noted the report of the Gippsland Advisory Council meeting AC7/2000 held on 28 November 2000.

(File RMO1997/0888)

11.5 Appointment of New Members

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved the recommendation of the Gippsland Advisory Council that Ms Lynda Bertoli and Ms Lynne Smith be appointed under section 1.2.8 of Statute 2.13 – Special provisions for the governance of Monash University (Gippsland campus) for a three year term commencing on 1 January 2001 and ending 31 December 2003.

(File RMO1998/1492)

For action or noting by: Secretary to Gippsland Advisory Council

11.6 Receipt of Proceedings

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council noted the proceedings of meeting AC7/2000 of the Gippsland Advisory Council held on 28 November 2000.

(File RMO1997/0888)

For action or noting by: Secretary to Gippsland Advisory Council

12. General Business

12.1 Senior Appointments

12.1.1 Acceptance of Offers

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

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

  • Professor James Ogloff – Professor of Clinical Forensic Psychology, Faculty of Medicine

  • Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld – Professor of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

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

  • Professor Louis Waller – Emeritus Professor

  • Professor John Catford – Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Medicine

  • Associate Professor Andrew Milner – Personal Chair in Cultural Studies, Faculty of Arts

  • Professor Marilyn Monk – Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Medicine

  • Dr David Smyth – Personal Chair in Genetics, Faculty of Science

  • Dr Julio Soria – Personal Chair in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

  • Associate Professor Nigel Tapper – Personal Chair in Environmental Science, Faculty of Arts

(File Personnel)

12.1.2 Dean, Faculty of Information Technology

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved an offer of appointment as Dean, Faculty of Information Technology be made to Professor John Rosenberg as detailed in the document presented.

(File Personnel)

For action or noting by: Divisional Director Staff and Student Services, Manager, Senior Appointments

12.1.3 Heads and Deputy Heads of Schools and Departments

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved pursuant to Statute 2.3 and the Faculties Regulations the appointments of heads and deputy heads of schools and departments as recommended by deans for the year commencing 1 January 2001 as detailed in the document presented.

(Secretarial note: minute 9.3.4 refers)

(File Personnel)

For action or noting by: Deans and Faculty Registrars or equivalent – all faculties, Manager, Senior Appointments

12.1.4 Appointment of Selections Committees

12.1.4.1 Chair of International Trade Law, Faculty of Law (Secretarial note: minute 9.3.6 refers)

12.1.4.2 Chair of Marketing (two positions), Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business and Economics

(Secretarial note: minute 9.3.5 refers)

12.1.4.3 Professor of Rural Health Education, School of Rural Health, Faculty of Medicine

(Secretarial note: minute 9.3.7 refers)

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved the establishment of the selection committees for a Chair of International Trade Law, Chair of Marketing (two positions) and a Professor of Rural Health Education as detailed in the document presented.

For action or noting by: Deans and Faculty Registrars or equivalent – Law, Business and Economics, Medicine

12.1.4.4 Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery (Southern Clinical School), Faculty of Medicine

12.1.4.5 Chair of X-Ray and Synchrotron Physics, School of Physics and Materials Engineering, Faculties of Engineering and Science

(Secretarial note: minute 9.4 refers)

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council approved the establishment of the selection committees for a Professor of Surgery and a Chair of X-Ray and Sychrotron Physics as detailed in the document presented to replace the relevant selection committees previously approved by Council at meetings 6/1999 and 7/2000 respectively.

(File Personnel)

For action or noting by: Deans and Faculty Registrars or equivalent – Medicine, Engineering, Science

12.2 Report of Academic Promotions

12.2.1 Promotions to Reader/Associate Professor

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council noted promotions approved by the University Readership/Associate Professorship Committee, in accordance with delegated authority and effective from 1 January 2001 as detailed in the document presented.

12.2.2 Promotions to Senior Lecturer and Lecturer

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council noted promotions approved by Deans on the recommendation of the Faculty Lectureship/Senior Lectureship Committees, in accordance with delegated authority, and effective from 1 January 2001 as detailed in the document presented.

(File Personnel)

For action or noting by: Manager, Senior Appointments

12.3 Legislation

12.3.1 Statute 6.1.2 – Courses and Degrees (Amendment No 6 2000)

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council made Statute 6.1.2 – Courses and Degrees (Amendment No 6 2000).

(File RMO1999/1141)

For action or noting by: Dean and Faculty Registrar or equivalent – Business and Economics, University Solicitor

12.3.2 Statute 6.1.2A – Monash Mt Eliza Graduate School of Business and Government Ltd (Amendment No 1 2000)

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council made Statute 6.1.2A – Monash Mt Eliza Graduate School of Business and Government Ltd (Amendment No 1 2000)

(File RMO1997/1267)

For action or noting by: Dean and Faculty Registrar or equivalent – Business and Economics, University Solicitor

12.4 Reports on Outside Studies Programs

RESOLUTION CL8/2000/

Council received reports from the following staff:

Faculty of Arts

  • Ms Susan Tweg, School of Literary, Visual and Performance Studies

  • Ms Hiroko Hashimoto, School of Asian Languages and Studies

  • Dr Helen Johnson, School of Political and Social Inquiry

  • Dr Graham Oppy, School of Philosophy, Linguistics and Bioethics

  • Dr John McKie, School of Philosophy, Linguistics and Bioethics

  • Ms Karen Crinall, School of Humanities, Communications & Social Sciences

Faculty of Medicine

  • Professor D O’Connor, Department of Psychological Medicine

(File RMO1999/1608)

12.5 Next Meeting

The next meeting of Council is scheduled to be held at 5.00 pm on Monday, 12 February 2001 at the Clayton Campus.