Council Meeting 4-2006
Meeting 4/2006 of the Monash University Council was held between 3pm and 7pm on Monday, 17 July 2006 in the Sir George Lush Room, Building 3a, Clayton Campus.
Tony Calder, Secretary
MINUTES
There were present:
Mr J Ellis, Chancellor, Presiding
Mr P Ramler AM, Deputy Chancellor
Dr J Hearn, Deputy Chancellor
Professor R Larkins, Vice-Chancellor and President
In attendance were:
Professor S Parker, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Professor S Fahey, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International)
Professor E Cornish, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Mr P Marshall, Vice-President (Administration)
Mr D Pitt, Vice-President (Finance)/Chief Financial Officer
Professor Colin Chapman
Professor Merran Evans
Professor Phillip Steele
Secretary:
Mr Tony Calder, Director, Executive Services
Observers
Ms L Chatfield
Mr D Taft
PART A
1 PROCEDURAL MATTERS
1.1 Apologies
An apology was received from Professor Colin Bourke.
Council was advised that Mr Ron Fairchild, Vice-President (Advancement), was unable to attend the meeting.
1.2 Special Leave
Council noted the following requests for Special Leave:
| Name |
Special Leave |
| |
Meeting No. |
Date |
| Associate Professor J Hurst |
4/2006 |
17 July 2006 |
| Ms Sue Smith |
4/2006 |
17 July 2006 |
| Mr John Zillman |
4/2006 |
17 July 2006 |
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, 2 Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting, 3 Chancellor’s Business, 4 Report of the Membership Committee, 5 Report on Monyx Pty Ltd, 6 Vice-Chancellor’s Business, 7.1 Update on implementation of the Federal Government’s Voluntary Student Unionism (VSU) legislation, 10 Report of Monash Commercial Pty Ltd, 11 Report of the Resources and Finance Committee, 14 Report of the Equal Opportunity Committee and 15 Report of the Audit Committee.
1.4 Approval of Non-Starred Items
Council resolved on the motion of the Chairman:
- 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 Use of the University Seal
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/58
Council noted the report of the Vice-Chancellor dated 23 June 2006 on the affixing of the Common Seal to documents executed under Seal pursuant to Statute 8.1, Section 2.1.5.
For file RMO1997/0889
For action or noting by: Vice-President (Finance)/Chief Financial Officer and University Solicitor.
1.6 Admission of Observers
Authorised observers were admitted to the meeting following confidential items.
2 Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting
2.1 Minutes of Meeting No 3/2006
The Minutes of Meeting No 3/2006 held on 29 May 2006 were circulated.
A member referred Council’s attention to an item in the Minutes - 5.2 – Monash University Staff Attitude Survey - noting that the Minute referred to the development by Deans, PVC’s and others of Action Plans and requested that a report on the plans be presented to Council by the end of the year.
Council noted that the matter would be scheduled for discussion at a meeting in 2006.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/58
Council confirmed the Minutes of Meeting No. 3/2006 held on Monday, 29 May 2006.
PART B STARRED ITEMS
3 Chancellor’s Business
3.1 Chancellor’s Report to Council
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/60
Council noted that the Chancellor had no additional items other than those considered at 3.2 and 3.3 of the agenda.
For file RMO1998/2347
3.2 Queens Birthday Honours 2006
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/61
Council noted with acclamation Queen’s Birthday Honours awarded to people associated with Monash University as detailed in the paper provided.
For file RMO1999/0190
3.3 Report of the Honorary Degrees Committee
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/62
Council received and noted the report of the Honorary Degrees Committee Meeting 1/2006 held on Friday, 24 March 2006 including the award of honorary degrees made by the Committee and presented orally by the Chancellor, Mr Jeremy Ellis as follows:
- Ms Susan Alberti AM
- The Honourable Dr Hussain Al-Shahristani
- The Honourable Sir Daryl Dawson AC KBE CB
- Professor David de Kretser AC
- Ms Jenepher Duncan
- Rabbi Emeritus Dr John Levi AM
- Professor Nicholas Saunders
For file RMO1997/1110
For action or noting by: Graduations Officer, Secretary – Honorary Degrees Committee
4 Report of the Membership Committee
Dr June Hearn, Deputy Chancellor, provided a report on meeting 3/2006 of the Membership Committee, held on Thursday 13 July.
Dr Hearn reported that matters discussed at the meeting included:
- Council approval of the documents titled ‘Role of the Chancellor’ and ‘Process for the appointment of a Chancellor’.
- The appointment of a search consultant to assist the Committee and the activities of the search consultant.
- The Committee’s consideration of an updated ‘Skill Sets of Council’ and agreed with the view that Council would be assisted if the person appointed to replace Dr. Hearn had strong and recent finance and/or accounting skills as their primary skill set.
Council members were requested to forward to the Secretary to Council names of persons with strong financial, accounting skills for consideration by Membership Committee.
During the discussion, Mr. Redlich informed Council that he had not supported the proposal to appoint a search consultant at this point as he had yet to have a full and frank discussion with other members of the Committee on their views of the attributes of a Chancellor.
Concluding the discussion, members were advised that the search consultant would be available to speak to all Council members during the appointment process.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/63
Council received the oral report of Deputy Chancellor, Dr June Hearn and endorsed the proposal of the Membership Committee to appoint a search firm to assist the Committee during the process of seeking and appointing a new Chancellor.
For file RMO1997/1107
For action or noting by: Secretary to Membership Committee.
5 Report of Monyx Pty Ltd
Mr P Ramler, Chairman of the Board of Monyx Pty Ltd, introduced this item for discussion.
Mr. Ramler informed Council that the recent assertions printed in a Melbourne newspaper had been investigated and found to be false. Further, Mr. Ramler advised that the recent changes to Monyx were not driven by any suggestion of mismanagement in the company but by the need to better meet the needs of students in the post VSU period.
The Vice-Chancellor informed Council that the university’s Director of Audit and Risk Management had investigated the allegations of excessive expenditure in the area of staff development and inappropriate levels of overseas travel.
Summarising the outcomes of the investigation, the Vice-Chancellor informed Council that the level of expenditure on staff development was within reasonable limits and that the Chief Executive Officer of Monyx felt that the staff development program had improved the skill level of staff and contributed to the effective outcomes achieved by Monyx over recent years. In relation to the travel allegations, Council was informed that while some additional travel expenditure above that initially advised had been incurred due to university staff attending and working at the offshore graduations, the remainder of the travel had been approved. Further, the Chairman of the Monyx Board had approved all travel undertaken by the CEO of Monyx.
A Council member, referring to an email circulated to all Council members, requested that a response be prepared to the additional matters raised in the email. Following discussion, the Chancellor requested that a written response be forwarded to the member.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/64
Council noted the advice of the Chair of Monyx Pty Ltd, Mr Paul Ramler and the Vice-Chancellor.
For file RMO2001/1051
For action or noting by: Secretary to Council
6 Vice-Chancellor’s Business
6.1 Vice-Chancellor’s Report to Council
The Vice-Chancellor provided Council with an update on some matters referred to in his written report. These included the following:
- Monash Commercial Pty. Ltd. – A review of the company’s objectives and structures had been undertaken. While it was noted that the independent company structure had served Monash’s purposes well, the necessary flexibility and responsiveness could now be achieved within the university structure and it was proposed that greater seamless integration could be achieved if the functions were reintegrated back into the university’s operations. Council was advised that the Board of Monash Commercial would continue as an Industry Advisory Committee and that Council would be kept fully informed during the transition phase.
- During discussion, members raised a number of issues including the requirement for the Pro Vice-Chancellor appointment to be an academic appointment, future strategy and a request for the review document to be circulated to Council members.
- In response, Council was advised that an academic appointment was proposed due to the need for the successful appointee to have both ongoing interaction with researchers and strong business skills. Further, Council was advised that Resources and Finance Committee would continue to monitor the financial aspects formerly undertaken by Monash Commercial and that review documentation would be circulated to Council members.
- Faculty of Information Technology – Due to the downturn in demand for places in the discipline, the faculty continued to operate at a significant deficit. To ensure the continued viability of the faculty, a number of strategies had already been put in place however to ensure the ongoing future of the faculty a reduction in both academic and general staff numbers was required. Council was informed that to achieve this objective a process of offering voluntary staff separation packages had been announced. Should this process not have the required outcomes then a process of compulsory redundancies may be required. A Committee, chaired by Professor Mark Wainwright, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of New South Wales, had been established to provide additional advice on appropriate process.
- Commercialisation Expo Awards – The Vice-Chancellor noted the significant achievement of Professor Arthur Lowery and Associate Professor Jean Armstrong in being awarded the Peter Doherty Prize for the most outstanding commercialisation opportunity at the recent Commercialisation Expo Awards.
- Additional Medical School places (Bendigo) – Monash had achieved a good outcome by gaining an additional 30 medical places to further develop the regional medical school.
- Caulfield Development – Council was advised that following approval from the Probity Auditor, the development agreements had been signed.
- Fund Raising Campaign – Council was advised that a Campus Planning Committee had been established and significant funding had been obtained for the Centre for Jewish Civilisations. Members expressed some confusion re the governance structure supporting the campaign and in response the Chancellor requested that Mr. Fairchild supply to Council an update including the governance structure supporting the campaign and proposed timeline for the campaign.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/65
Council received and noted the Vice-Chancellor’s Report to Council.
For file RMO1998/2347
For action or noting by: Vice-President (Advancement)
6.2 Consolidated Risk Management Profile
Council was informed that the methodology for monitoring and managing risk had been in place for three years with the Vice-Chancellor responsible for managing identified risk factors and Council having a monitoring role.
The Vice-Chancellor provided Council with an overview of actions undertaken/underway to ameliorate those risks currently identified as ‘High’. Further, Council was advised that further information was available for those risks categorised as ‘Medium’.
During discussion, members raised the following issues:
- It would assist Council if the report identified those ‘High’ risks that were new and if an identified risk had changed in a negative direction;
- in reference to offshore campuses, a member requested that a more detailed report be presented to Council in 2006;
- a member queried the ‘likelihood’ rating for line 22 – Failure of a University company; and
- a member suggested that ‘campus risk’ should appear in the report.
In response to the matters raised by members, Council was informed that the focus on risk management over the past years had resulted in the university becoming ‘less risky’ than previously. Further, a report on offshore campuses would be presented to Council in 2006, the assessment of the failure of companies was based on an entity wide assessment and referred mainly to smaller spin-off companies and the matter of campus risk would be referred during discussion of item 6.3 Discussion on Campuses.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/66
Council received the report titled Consolidated Risk Management Profile – June 2006 and noted the advice of the Vice-Chancellor.
For file RMO2003/0514
For action or noting by: Director – Audit and Risk Management
6.3 Discussion on Campuses
Council received tabled papers relating to Monash Metro Framework.
The Vice-Chancellor introduced the item and outlined to members the history of each campus and the main disciplines/attributes of each campus. Professor Parker commended to Council the Campus Directions Statements noting that they were the result of three years consultation and development.
During discussion members noted/raised the following issues:
- Several members commended the university management on the suite of documents presented to Council noting that the documents greatly facilitated an informed discussion on the issue of campuses.
- Matters over time brought to the attention of Council members included equivalence of awards offered across campuses, do high ENTER scores do the university a disservice and is duplication across campuses resulting in unnecessary expense;
- A member reported receiving feedback that some staff considered ‘excellence and diversity’ an oxymoron;
- The profitability of campuses.
In response members of university management informed Council that while there were negatives to a multi-campus structure, the strengths of that structure outweighed the negatives. Community service, differentiation, opportunities and broad catchment areas all contributed to the other more tangible benefits identified with the multi-campus structure. Professor P Steele, Pro Vice-Chancellor – Campus Coordination noted that the smaller campuses had a greater opportunity to engage with local communities and that part of his role was to identify how these campuses could share resources more effectively and attempt to build greater synergies across these campuses.
A member noted that the performance of some smaller campuses was affected due to smaller enrolments in some programs/units that were offered on multiple campuses. A report was requested on how the university could minimise time consuming and expensive duplication.
The Chancellor requested that Council be provided with a report (late 2006 or early 2007) on the matter.
Following further discussions, the Chancellor summarised the discussion by noting that Council continued to support the multi-campus model whereby the optimisation of opportunities across all campuses had, and should continue, to result in successful outcomes for Monash as a whole.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/67
Council noted the advice of Professor Richard Larkins and others in relation to the discussion on Monash campuses.
For file RMO2000/1087, RMO1999/2130, RMO1999/2180, RMO2001/0662, RMO2000/1088, RMO198/0609
For action or noting by: Pro Vice-Chancellor – Campus Coordination
6.4 Benchmarking Monash Research Performance
Professor Edwina Cornish, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) introduced the item and noted that the report presented to Council included published data from 1999 to 2004 for all measures except in the area of Higher Degree by Research load where the data was from 2002 to 2004. Where practicable, 2005 data had been obtained from Research Directors of Group of Eight universities.
Professor Cornish outlined the major highlights for the report including:
- 2005 total research income increased by 20% with national competitive grant income increasing by 31%;
- while disciplines ranked in the top 3 (across the Group of Eight) had declined, there was a positive trend with 74% now ranked in the top 4 in 2004 – up from 68% in 2003;
- Monash was ranked 3rd in weighted publications however HDR load remained static;
- in 2005, Monash was ranked 6th in National Competitive Grant income – up from 7th; and
- while Monash’s total research income for the year 2005 exceeded University of New South Wales, there was a $40 million gap to the next tier being University of Sydney and University of Queensland.
Members queried the issue of static HDR completions, level of engagement with industry and resourcing of the Research Office.
In response, Professor Cornish advised that the level of completions was dependent on the level of load and that Monash’s scholarship levels were low. Industry engagement would be enhanced as a result of the changes to Monash Commercial and while the Research Office was resourced to assist researchers, Monash also had devolved research support structure to faculty level.
The Chancellor, on behalf of Council, thanked Professor Cornish for her clear and informative report.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/68
Council noted the advice of Professor Edwina Cornish, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).
For file RMO2001/1553
6.5 Update on AUQA Audit
Professor Stephen Parker provided Council with an update on the impending AUQA Audit including the portfolio, timeline, involvement of Council members and emerging themes.
Members requested confirmation of the time and dates of their commitments.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/69
Council noted the advice of Professor Stephen Parker, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
For file RMO2000/0766
For action or noting by: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Quality)
PART C ITEMS FOR APPROVAL OR INFORMATION
7 Matters arising from the Minutes (not dealt with elsewhere in the agenda)
7.1 Update on implementation of the Federal Government’s Voluntary Student Unionism (VSU) legislation
Following a request from a member on the status of the review, the Chancellor advised the report was yet to be completed however the university’s commitment to a funding floor remained, however, at this point, there was no guarantee of a greater amount.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/70
Council noted that a report on the implementation of the Voluntary Student Unionism will be presented to Council at meeting 6/2006 held on 25 September 2006.
For file RMO2000/1160, RMO1997/0057
For action or noting by: Vice-President (Administration)
8 Presentation from Professor Colin Chapman, Dean, Victorian College of Pharmacy on the directions of the Faculty.
The Chancellor invited Professor Colin Chapman, Dean, Victorian College of Pharmacy to address Council.
Professor Chapman outlined to Council the major issues and challenges for the faculty. Major features of Professor Chapman’s address included:
- Since amalgamating with Monash in 1992, student numbers had increased from 450 to 1,200 in 2006 along with an increase in the courses offered by the faculty.
- In the area of teaching, the faculty was investigating integrating the pre-registration year into the Pharmacy program and amending the nomenclature to MPharm. Other areas under consideration include changing the Bachelor of Formulation Science to the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science and the introduction of a combined degree with the Faculty of Engineering.
- Research – research output was improving and the faculty was seeking to establish the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- Other issues for the faculty include managing the move to the new building at the campus, establishing a pharmacy school at the Malaysia campus, continued assistance to the University of Sharjah in developing their School of Pharmacy, continued improvement in student amenities, conduct of a major fund raising campaign and the appointment of a new Dean as Professor Chapman steps down at the end of 2006.
The Chancellor thanked Professor Chapman for his address.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/71
Council noted the advice of Professor Colin Chapman, Dean, Victorian College of Pharmacy.
For file RMO1998/1382
9 Report of the Executive Committee
9.1 Appointment of Director to Monash IVF Pty Ltd
The Executive Committee of Council, acting under its delegation from Council approved by circulation on the 5 July 2006 the appointment of Professor Robert McLachlan to the Board Monash IVF Pty Ltd.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/72
Council noted the approvals granted by the Executive Committee of Council on 5 July 2006.
For file RMOR2001/017/2347
10 Report of Monash Commercial Pty Ltd
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/73
Council
- Received and noted the report of the Board of Monash Commercial Pty Ltd for the meeting held on 2 June 2006.
- Noted progress of the review of Monash Commercial Pty Ltd and some of its subsidiaries.
For file RMOR2005/081
11 Report of the Resources and Finance Committee
11.1 Receipt of Report
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/74
Council received and noted the report of the Resources and Finance Committee meeting 3/2006 held on 15 June 2006.
For file RMO2005/1400
For action or noting by: Secretary – Resources & Finance Committee
11.2 Proposed course fees: domestic & international
Mr David Pitt, Vice-President (Finance) provided Council with an overview of the process undertaken to set the proposed fee levels.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/75
Council:
- noted the issues arising from the fee review process;
- approved the ranges of proposed course fees as detailed in appendix A; and
- authorised the Vice-Chancellor to approve the detailed list of fees consistent with these ranges as well as any adjustments to existing fees, plus or minus 10%.
For file RMO1997/0173, RMO1997/0561, RMO1997/0877, RMO1997/0887
For action or noting by: Manager – Financial Resources Planning
11.3 The Victorian eResearch Strategic Initiative (VeRSI)
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/76
Council:
- approved the University’s participation in the VeRSI, as required under our Act, and
- approved the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) signing the Grant Agreement subject to the above Council approval on the understanding that the Grant Agreement is based on materially the same information provided in appendix B, and clearance by the University’s Solicitors’ Office.
For file RMO2006/0650
For action or noting by: Director – Planning and Support (Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
11.4 Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI)
Mr Pitt provided an overview of the purpose of the unincorporated joint venture and commended the State Government for its commitment and contribution to the project.
In response to a question Mr Pitt advised Council that the building reverted to Monash ownership on expiry of the agreement.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/77
Council approved:
- That the University enter into an Unincorporated Joint Venture with the State Government to secure the $35 million contribution for the establishment of ARMI, subject to approval of the UJV documentation by the University Solicitor’s Office.
- That the University own an 80% share in a "Trustee Company" that will hold the UJV assets (i.e. STRIP 2 & 3 buildings) for 15 years, subject to clearance of the agreement and contribution by the Solicitor’s Office.
- The appointment of Mr David Munro Pitt as the University’s Director of the "Trustee Company", as recommended by the Vice-Chancellor.
For file RMO2006/0653
For action or noting by: Vice-President (Finance), Divisional Director -Corporate Finance, University Solicitor.
11.5 Monash University Borrowings: 2006/07
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/78
Council approved:
- Monash University accept the offer of a 20 year loan facility offered by the ANZ Banking Group Ltd.
- That any two of the Vice-President (Finance), the Divisional Director – Corporate Finance and/or Treasurer be authorised to sign all documents relating to this facility on behalf of the University.
For file RMO1998/0844
For action or noting by: Vice-President (Finance), Divisional Director -Corporate Finance, Treasurer, University Solicitor
11.6 Mechanical Thermal Expression (MTE) Research Pty Ltd
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/79
Council approved that the University become a member of the MTE Research Pty Ltd by purchasing the allocated number of shares subject to University Solicitor’s Office approval of the MTE Research Pty Ltd shareholders agreement and constitution.
For file RMO2006/0706
For action or noting by: University Solicitor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
11.7 Final Audited Financial Statements: Monash University Superannuation M Scheme
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/80
Council noted the 2006 Financial Statements of the Monash University Superannuation M Scheme.
For file RMO1998/2448
For action or noting by: Divisional Director – Corporate Finance Division
11.8 Receipt of Proceedings
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/81
Council noted the proceedings of meeting 3/2006 of Resources and Finance Committee held on 15 June 2006.
For file RMO2005/1400
For action or noting by: Secretary – Resources & Finance Committee
12 Report of the Academic Board
12.1 Receipt of Report
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/82
Council received and noted the Report of Meeting 3/2006 of the Academic Board held on Wednesday, 24 May 2006.
For file RMO1997/0898
For action or noting by: Secretary – Academic Board
12.2 Amendment to the delegation for approval of unit quotas
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/83
Council approved the proposal to delegate the authority for approval of unit quotas to faculty boards.
For file RMO1997/0907, RMO1997/1134
For action or noting by: Deans of faculties, Faculty Managers
12.3 Amendment to Regulations pursuant to Statute 6.2 – Exclusion for Unsatisfactory Progress
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/84
Council made the Regulations pursuant to Statute 6.2 – Exclusion for Unsatisfactory Progress.
For file RMO2001/0500
For action or noting by: University Solicitor
12.4 Change of Name of the E-Research @ Monash Centre
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/85
Council approved the proposal to change the name to the E-Research @ Monash Centre to the Monash e-Research Centre (MeRC).
For file RMO2006/0650
For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
12.5 Proposal to award a Doctor of Medicine Degree
This proposal under this item has been endorsed by the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and the Academic Board.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/86
Council approved the proposal of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences to award the Doctor of Medicine degree to Dr. Leanne Rowe for her thesis entitled, ‘Time for a Future’.
For action or noting by: Director – Student Services, Faculty Manager – Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
12.6 Receipt of Proceedings
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/87
Council noted the proceedings of the Academic Board meeting held on 24 May 2006.
For file RMO1997/0898
For action or noting by: Secretary to Academic Board
13 Report of the Gippsland Advisory Council
13.1 Receipt of Report
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/88
Council received and noted the reports of the Gippsland Advisory Council meeting 2/2006 held on 11 April 2006 and meeting 3/2006 held on 23 May 2006.
For file RMO1997/0888
For action or noting by: Secretary to Gippsland Advisory Council
13.2 Receipt of Proceedings
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/89
Council noted the proceedings of the Gippsland Advisory Council meeting 2/2006 held on 11 April 2006 and meeting 3/2006 held on 23 May 2006.
For file RMO1997/0888
For action or noting by: Secretary to Gippsland Advisory Council
14 Report of the Equal Opportunity Committee
14.1 Receipt of Report
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/90
Council received and noted the Report of the Equal Opportunity Committee Meeting 02/06held on Monday 5 June 2006.
For file RMO1997/1578
For action or noting by: Secretary – Equal Opportunity Committee
14.2 Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Plan
Following an overview of the main principles guiding the Plan, Council approved the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Plan.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/91
Council approved the Monash University Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Plan (attachment 1)
For file RMO1997/1566
For action or noting by: Director – Equity & Diversity Centre
14.3 Receipt of Proceedings
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/92
Council noted the proceedings of the Equal Opportunity Committee meeting 02/06 held on Monday 5 June 2006.
For action or noting by: Secretary – Equal Opportunity Committee
15 Report of the Audit Committee
The Chair of Audit Committee, Ms Penelope Hutchinson advised Council that the Committee had met prior to Council and a report would be included for consideration at the next meeting of Council.
15.1 Receipt of Report
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/93
Council noted the unconfirmed Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Audit Committee.
For file RMO2000/1603
For action or noting by: Secretary of the Audit Committee
15.2 2006 University Consolidated Risk Summary
This item was considered at 6.2.
16 General Business
16.1 Senior Appointments
16.1.1 Acceptance of Offers
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/94
Council noted that the following has accepted the offer of appointment indicated below and wishes to record her thanks to Council:
Associate Professor Rae Frances – Professor and Dean, Faculty of Arts.
For file RMO1999/0568
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/95
Council noted the accepted offers of appointment as detailed in the document presented approved by the Vice-Chancellor and President.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/96
Council noted the accepted offers of appointment as detailed in the document presented approved by the Special Professorial Appointments Committee of Council.
For action or noting by: Manager, Senior Appointments
16.1.2 Dean, Faculty of Art and Design – Appointment
Council was advised that the expiry date for the appointment should be 31 December 2012.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/97
Council approved an offer of appointment as Dean, Faculty of Art and Design, for the period commencing on 7 July 2007 and expiring on 31 December 2012, be made to the person named in the attached document.
For file RMO1999/1672
For action or noting by: Manager, Senior Appointments
16.2 Membership of Board of The Australian Phenomics Facility
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/98
Council approved the appointment of Dr Moira O’Bryan as the Monash University representative on the Board of The Australian Phenomics Facility.
For file RMO2002/1353
For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
16.3 Legislation
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/99
Council made Statute 6.1.1 – University Entrance & Admission to Courses (Amendment No. 1 2006)
For file RMO1997/1134
Council made University Entrance and Admission to Courses Regulations (Amendment No. 2 2006)
For file RMO1997/0181
For action or noting by: University Solicitor
16.4 Conferring of Degree of Juris Doctor, and Degree of Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Law
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/100
Council conferred the degree of Juris Doctor, and Degree of Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Law to the persons named in the document presented.
For action or noting by: Manager, Student and Academic Services; Manager, Graduations; Faculty Manager, Faculty of Law.
16.5 Proposal to establish and fill the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor – Industry Engagement and Commercialisation.
RESOLUTION CL4/2006/102
Council approved:
- That the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry Engagement and Commercialisation) be established in accordance with University Statute 3.2.3. - Pro Vice-Chancellors.
- That a selection committee, as detailed in the attached paper, be established to recommend an appointee to the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry Engagement and Commercialisation).
For file RMO1997/0914
For action or noting by: Vice-President (Administration)
17 Next Meeting
The next meeting of Council is scheduled to be held at 5.00pm on Monday, 7 August 2006 at the Strip Clayton Campus.
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