| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
1.1
To promote the principles underpinning the Plan and encourage the
changes required to incorporate inclusive practices across all
campuses, faculties, schools, services and departments of the University |
1.1.1
Organising Inclusive Practices Public Program
Organise
a high-level program of activities (including speakers) which is
designed to heighten the awareness of purposes and methods of inclusive
practice. (e.g. key note speakers invited to describe the economic
benefits of inclusivity, successful educational inclusion
strategies/projects) |
Biannual program organised, documented and promoted |
Programs released February and July each year |
Director Learning & Teaching
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services
(including Staff Development Unit, Equity and Diversity Centre and University Community Services)
|
Progress
|
| |
1.1.2
Providing Access to Program Content
Determine,
publicise and implement a range of means for provision of the (contents
of the) speakers’ program to all campuses of the University e.g.
website availability, tapes etc
|
Plans for cross campus availability detailed with each program |
Programs provided by all available means within two weeks of each activity |
Director, Learning & Teaching
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services
Executive Director ITS
|
Progress
|
|
1.1.3
Publicising Good Practice Stories
Develop a mechanism to identify and publicise good 'inclusive practices' examples and stories throughout the University
|
Mechanism established and implemented |
By March 2004 |
Chair of IPDC
Vice-President
Advancement |
Progress
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
1.2
To enable an appropriate resource
allocation for implementation of practices for inclusion of people
with disabilities
|
1.2.1
Resourcing inclusive practices
Incorporate resources required into the usual budgeting processes
of all Budgetary Units of the University to enable development of
sustainable practices inclusive of people who have a disability
|
Scoping Plan is produced
Strategy and procedure identified
|
December 2004
Strategy implemented in 2006 budget
|
Divisional Director
Financial Resources Management
|
Progress
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
1.3
To demonstrate that Monash is an
inclusive organisation
|
1.3.1
Providing information on inclusive
practices in all University publications
Until access is universal, incorporate information relating to
access for people who have a disability into all (mainstream) University
publications and presentations, including:
- Student Resource Guide
- University Diary /Directory
- Campus Maps
- Staff induction information
- Prospective students information sessions and material
|
All relevant publications include information re access
A report detailing inclusive information is produced for IPDC
|
Undertaken during 2004 for 2005 and ongoing publications
|
Vice-President Advancement
Chief Executive Officer Designate
MONYX
Divisional Director Facilities and Services
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services
|
Progress: MONYX
Monyx is responsible for the publication of the Student Diaries
for Clayton, Caulfield and Peninsula campuses. The 2005 Diaries
will include a large insert provided by the Equity and Diversity
Branch of Student and Staff Services Division. Additionally, the
Diaries will carry a wealth of information about University Counselling
Services, Student Rights and Advocacy and Student Representation
for a range of portfolios.
|
|
1.3.2
Enabling accessible print
and electronic publications
Provide and publicise availability of current University publications
in accessible print and electronic formats
|
All accessible University publications are listed and
publicised
New (and revisions and reprints of) University publications are
accessible
|
By June 2004
From June 2004
|
Vice-President
Advancement |
Progress
|
|
1.3.3
Promoting Monash web-based
accessibility standards
Develop a process for publicising and promoting the use of an accessibility
standard for all web-based information from Monash
See also 5.1.2
|
Monash University web accessibility standards are published
and promoted |
By June 2004 |
Vice-President
Advancement
Executive Director Information Technology Services Division
|
Progress
Draft Web accessibility currently being developed.
|
|
1.3.4
Modeling inclusion
Incorporate into the relevant guidelines for promotional materials
for prospective and current students and staff and publicise a requirement
for inclusion of stories and photographs which highlight and encourage
Monash’s diverse population, inclusive of people who have
a disability
|
Guidelines for inclusive stories, photographs and graphics
are developed and benchmarked
Promotional materials for Monash University conform to the guidelines
for inclusion
|
By June 2004
Ongoing
|
Vice-President
Advancement
Chief Executive Officer Designate -MONYX
|
Progress
Monyx has established internal processes and procedures to ensure
that the Monash University brand guidelines are followed for all
electronic and printed promotional materials. In addition, the input
and approval of Marketing and Public Affairs is sought on all promotional
materials. While these processes and procedures are not yet fully
embedded, at least 90% of all promotional material prepared by Monyx
is approved by MAPA.
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
1.4
To provide incoming students with
admission, enrolment and orientation processes which are inclusive
of people who have a disability
|
1.4.1
Developing disability-friendly
enrolment procedures
Incorporate processes in the planning and conduct of enrolments
which cater for:
- information required re appropriate substitutions for core requirements
of each unit
- the needs of people with limited capacity to queue, stand or travel
long distance
|
Investigate the possibility of including information
regarding appropriate substitutions for core requirements of each
unit
Physical requirements for enrolment processes reviewed
|
Prior to 2006 enrolments.
Material included in 2007 enrolment details
Review undertaken and revised procedures in place prior to 2005
enrolment
|
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services
Deans
|
Progress
|
|
1.4.2
Enabling the inclusion of
people with a disability in Orientation Week
Prepare guidelines for, and incorporate a briefing into the training
of Orientation hosts re ways to promote inclusion of people who
have a disability in all University Orientation activities and publicity
materials
|
Guidelines for including people with disabilities in
orientation activities prepared
Training for Orientation hosts includes strategies to promote inclusion
of people with disabilities
|
February 2005
February 2005
|
Co-ordinator Monash Transition Program (working with
Student Associations as members of the University Orientation Committee)
|
Progress
The Monash Transition Program (MTP) is supportive specifically
of the implementation of the Inclusive Practices: Disability Plan
2004 – 2008, and generally of all initiatives to encourage,
sustain and promote the participation of students with a disability
in university life and study.
Inclusive Practices: Disability Plan 2004 – 2008
- KRA 1: Strategy 1.4.2: Enabling the inclusion of people with
a disability in Orientation Week
- The issue of guidelines for the inclusion of people with
disabilities in orientation activities was discussed at Meeting
1 (11/02/04) of the University Orientation Committee.
- The UOC agreed that such guidelines were appropriate for
Orientation “hosts”
- The UOC requested that the Equity and Diversity Centre prepare
and make available by September 2004 a set of guidelines to
be used as part of the training materials for Orientation
“hosts”
- The UOC will oversee implementation of this initiative and
receive a report at each February meeting regarding the inclusion
of students with disabilities
- KRA 1: Objective 1.4: To provide incoming students with admission,
enrolment and orientation processes which are inclusive of people
who have a disability
- MUAG (Monash University Ability Group) Resource Guide 2004
- The Coordinator of the MTP provided advice and editorial
assistance with the production of the MUAG Resource Guide
2004
- The MTP, through the University Student Survival Week
Committee, provided Special Projects Funding for the printing
of 250 copies of the MUAG Resource Guide 2004
- Information specific to the DLU, including registration
form, to be incorporated as part of the VTAC Enrolment Package
sent to all commencing students from 2005
- Information pertaining to students with a disability included
as part of the suite of information provision to students
and their families via various forums:
- Transition Information Sessions during Orientation
- Transition Visits to secondary schools
- The MTP web site
- Written promotional information
- Conferences, e.g., as part of the student panel at
the First-Year in Higher Education conference
- Students with a disability invited to participate and present
their unique perspective at:
- Transition Visits to secondary schools
- Student panel discussions, e.g., the First-Year in Higher
Education conference, Transition Information Sessions
during Orientation, etc.
Availability of Special Projects Funding (through UOC) each year
to fund/subside activities for students with a disability, and/or
promote the development of projects to support students with a disability
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
1.5
To provide the University with
expert consultancy and support for inclusion of people who have a
disability
|
1.5.1
Incorporating inclusive practices
into workplace policies and procedures
Develop (or have input into) a range of policies and procedures,
programs and services to support the spirit and intent of the Plan
|
The revised Policy Protocol takes account of inclusive
practices
List of policies, procedures, programs and services to which input
has been provided, detailing the type of issues considered
|
On publication of revised Policy Protocol
Ongoing from June 2004
|
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services |
Progress
|
|
1.5.2
Promoting the underpinning
principles
Promote the purpose and the principles underpinning the Plan to
staff, students and prospective students in the wider community
|
A promotional strategy for the Plan documented.
Numbers of people (surveyed) who know about the concept of inclusive
practices at Monash University
|
By June 2005
Commenced by June 2005 to coincide with promotional strategy
|
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services |
Progress
|
|
1.5.3
Supporting the concept of
inclusive practices
Continue to provide relevant materials and information to staff
and students to support the concept of inclusive practices
|
Documentation of requests and the nature of materials
provided to staff and students |
Ongoing from January 2004 Reported annually in September
|
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services |
Progress
|
|
1.5.4
Providing expert advice and support
Promote the availability of expert advice and support to senior
management and University Committees
|
The availability of expert advice and support to senior
management and University Committees (in conjunction with plan promotion
is promoted
The number of times advice and support sought by senior management
and University Committees re inclusion of people with disabilities
is documented
|
Ongoing from October 2004 and reporting annually in
September
Total for 2005 academic year and ongoing
|
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services |
Progress
|
|
1.5.5
Training provision
Deliver student and staff education and training re issues of disability
and inclusion
|
Student and staff education and training sessions/ programs
are developed, promoted and implemented
Number of staff and students who have successfully completed training
|
Commencing Dec 2004 and ongoing
Total for 2005 academic year and ongoing
|
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services |
Progress
|
|
1.5.6
Providing Information for students
Provide information to students registered with the Disability
Liaison Unit and staff about access to specific supports and systems
which enable people who have a disability to participate in the
University e.g. access to Alternative Arrangements for Assessment
(AAA’s)
See also 5.1.1
|
Documentation of the number and types of issues and
support provided |
Ongoing |
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services |
Progress
|
|
1.5.7
Informing Student Associations
including Monash Post Graduate Association about the Plan
Provide information to the Student Associations and Monash Post
Graduate Association on each campus about the policies and decision
resulting from the implementation of the Plan.
|
Minutes of IPDC meetings distributed
Reports provided to IPDC
|
Quarterly from February 2004
Quarterly from May 2004
|
IPDC Representatives |
Progress
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
2.1
To provide teaching, learning and
research training which are inclusive of all students
|
2.1.1
Incorporating Inclusive teaching
practice
Incorporate the concept of inclusive teaching practices (which
enable inclusion of people with a disability) into the Learning
and Teaching Plan
|
Learning and Teaching plan includes inclusive teaching practices |
By April 2005 |
Deputy Vice- Chancellor (Academic) |
Progress
|
|
2.1.2
Guidelines for inclusive education
and research training
Implement the requirement of the Learning and Teaching Plan by
developing graduate school and individual faculty guidelines which
encourage and enhance the adoption of inclusive teaching and research
training practices
This will include practices within lectures, seminars, laboratories,
tutorials and excursions, and provision of accessible course materials
|
Guidelines developed for each faculty and circulated across all Monash
University campuses |
First two Faculty guidelines produced by Dec 2005 and ongoing until
all are produced |
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
Deans
Director of Learning and Teaching
Director Research Graduate School
|
Progress
|
|
2.1.3
Providing professional
development in inclusive teaching practice
Provide academic development opportunities in inclusive teaching
practice and research training in each faculty and centrally for
all academics (in support of 2.1.2)
|
At least one member of each Faculty Board e.g. ADT or AD Graduate
Studies, has participated in development opportunities re inclusive
teaching and research training |
One member of each Faculty Board by end of each academic year |
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
Deans
Director of Learning and Teaching
|
Progress
|
|
2.1.4
Recognising inclusive practices
in annual awards
Incorporate ‘inclusive practice’ as a criterion into
the Monash University VC’s Teaching Excellence Awards and
the VC’s Award for Supervision
|
Criteria developed and an inclusive teaching practice award made |
For Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Awards in 2005 and
annually thereafter |
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
|
Progress
|
|
2.1.5
Addressing inclusive practice
issues in Professional Work-based Placements
Develop a strategy to incorporate issues for inclusion of people
who have a disability into any documentation for professional work-based
placements
|
Specific issues are identified in documentation |
By December 2005 |
Deans
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services
|
Progress
|
| |
2.1.6
Addressing inclusive practice
issues in guidelines for field trips, excursions and study tours
Write supporting notes on how to include people with disabilities
to incorporate into guidelines for field trips, study tours and
excursions both in Australia and overseas
|
Supporting notes prepared
Supporting notes included with
all relevant guidelines
|
By June 2005
By December 2005
|
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services |
Progress
|
|
2.1.7
Enabling inclusive assessment
procedures
Continue to review the mainstream assessment procedures and examination
venues to enable inclusive practice and maintain an adaptable system
for eligible students
|
Documentation of strategies which are enabling inclusion |
Each year at examination time |
Chair Education Committee
Director Learning and Teaching
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services
|
Progress
Policy and Procedures currently being updated. Completion
expected in early 2006.
|
| |
2.1.8
Incorporating inclusive learning
and teaching practice within Graduate Certificate of Higher Education
, “Teaching at Monash” and Monash Research Graduate
School training modules for Research Degree Supervisors
Integrate strategies for inclusive teaching practice throughout
the relevant areas of Graduate Certificate in Higher Education,
“Teaching at Monash” and Monash Research Graduate School
training modules for Research Degree Supervisors
|
The concept and practices of inclusive teaching practices is detailed
in all relevant areas of Graduate Certificate in Higher Education,
“Teaching at Monash” and Monash Research Graduate School
training modules for Research Degree Supervisors |
By March 2005 and ongoing |
Director of Learning and Teaching
Director Research Graduate School
|
Progress
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
3.1
To promote the University as an
organisation which supports the employment of eligible people who
have a disability
|
3.1.1
Welcoming diversity in employment
at Monash
Include an explicit welcome of diversity among Monash University
staff in the recruitment process and a note that an applicant’s
disability will not adversely affect his/her application
|
|
|
|
Progress
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
3.2
To develop the University as an
organisation which supports all its staff, including those who have
a disability
|
3.2.1
Incorporating inclusive practices
information into recruitment and selection training
Incorporate information about inclusive practices and details about
the purpose of specifying the inherent requirements of the position
into Recruitment and Selection Training Program
|
|
|
|
Progress
|
|
3.2.2
Incorporating inclusive practices
into position descriptions
Incorporate the use of non discriminatory language and the need
to specify the inherent requirements of the job into training for
preparation of Position Descriptions and the Position Description
Proforma
|
|
|
|
Progress
|
| |
3.2.3
Providing specific policy
and procedures for the operation of inclusive practices in employment
Develop, approve and distribute policy and procedures to support
the operation of inclusive employment practices for staff who have
a disability
|
|
|
|
Progress
|
|
3.2.4
Providing professional development
for administrative service staff
Provide appropriate information and a comprehensive training program
about inclusive work practices to enable all administrative support
services to be inclusive of people who have a disability during
all stages of employment, including recruitment, selection, induction,
promotion, training and termination of employment
|
Information developed
Training programs implemented
|
By May 2005
Ongoing from July 2005
|
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services |
Progress
|
| |
3.2.5
Incorporating inclusive practices
in the performance management process
Incorporate actions such as effective interaction, management and
supervision which recognise the needs of people with a disability,
in the performance management process
|
Information on the performance management process describes inclusive
actions |
By December 2005 |
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services |
Progress
|
|
3.2.6
Providing management support
and training
Raise the awareness of all staff on disability issues and, in particular,
provide specific training and development for managers and supervisors
in recognising and dealing with discrimination or harassment and
supporting people with disability to maximise their potential in
the workplace
|
Special training program/s conducted and issues arising documented
Issues incorporated into regular development opportunities
|
Special training provided by April 2005
Ongoing
|
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services |
Progress
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
4.1
To provide a physical environment
which enables inclusion and participation of people who have a disability
in the regular life of Monash University
|
4.1.1
Including access requirements
in all development and renovation briefs
Incorporate access requirements into the Facilities and Services
Project Management Manual and then translate these into the architectural
and functional briefs for development and management of physical
facilities (Note, this Manual sets the standard for all Monash facilities).
|
Facilities and Services Project Management Manual revised to include
access requirements for all facilities including commercially leased
spaces such as banks.
All new briefs require demonstrated understanding of access requirements
and Monash University standards
|
Draft 1 of Manual revised by January 2004
From January 2004 and ongoing
|
Divisional Director Facilities and Services |
Progress
|
|
4.1.2
Training on physical standards
Provide (certified) training for relevant Project Officers and
maintenance people in the Facilities and Services area re the broad
range of physical access issues
(Note, this will include an emphasis on lecture theatres)
|
100% of relevant staff have participated in training |
Annual report for academic year |
Divisional Director Facilities and Services (with assistance from
DLU) |
Progress
|
|
4.1.3
Prioritising minor works
Determine criteria for setting priorities for minor works to improve
access and apply to outcomes of the University Access audit
|
Criteria for minor works priorities agreed and documented
Criteria applied to University Access Audit
|
By October 2005
Annually from October 2005
|
Divisional Director Facilities and Services and IPDC |
Progress
|
|
4.1.4
Monitoring compliance in all
new facilities
Monitor the compliance with appropriate policies and standards
throughout the development of new facilities.
|
All new facilities comply with appropriate policies and standards.
|
From October 2005 |
Divisional Director Facilities and Services |
Progress
|
|
4.1.5
Reviewing signage guidelines
Review the University’s signage guidelines for accessibility
and publicise revised guidelines to all people responsible for signage
within the University
|
Guidelines reviewed
Revised guidelines endorsed and publicity strategy implemented
|
Guidelines reviewed by January 2004
Revised guidelines publicised by September 2004
|
Vice-President Advancement with input from Divisional Director Facilities
and Services |
Progress
|
|
4.1.6
Monitoring physical safety
issues
Incorporate issues relevant to the physical safety of people who
have a disability into the Workplace Safety Inspection Program Reference
Sheets and Worksheet Program and draw attention to its inclusion
in any training programs.
|
Workplace Safety Inspection Program Reference Sheets and Worksheet
Program revised
All Workplace training programs highlight the physical safety of people
who have a disability
|
Sheets and Program revised by September 2004
By September 2004 and ongoing
|
OHS&E Committee |
Progress
|
|
4.1.7
Highlighting accessible facilities
in all plans
Until access is universal, highlight accessible toilets, ramps,
pathways etc on all campus and faculty plans
|
Campus mobility maps created to highlight accessible features |
By February 2005 |
Divisional Director Facilities and Services (with input from DLU)
|
Progress
|
|
4.1.8
Maintaining inclusive evacuation
procedures
Maintain current evacuation procedures, which take account of people
who have a disability
(Note, these are in both the evacuation documentation and training
of emergency evacuation personnel)
|
All emergency evacuation personnel are able to describe procedures
to manage evacuation for people who have a disability |
Ongoing |
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services |
Progress
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
4.2
To provide teaching spaces which
are inclusive of all students and staff
|
4.2.1
Providing accessible teaching
facilities (lecture theatres, computer labs, tutorial rooms, science
labs etc)
(Until physical spaces are accessible for all) Conduct a review
of central teaching spaces and then implement and publicise a mechanism
which enables either re-allocation of accessible spaces or timely
adaptation of the space for accessibility for individuals who are
teaching or undertaking particular programs
|
Working party formed to scope the issues
A database which provides access information for allocation of
facilities
A detailed process for reallocation or adaptation of teaching spaces
as required
A timetable for modifying all teaching facilities to make them
accessible.
|
By October 2004
June 2005
June 2005
June 2005
|
Divisional Director Facilities and Services
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services
|
Progress
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
4.3
To provide access to appropriate
communication and information systems |
4.3.1
Providing inclusive communication
and information systems
Develop a mechanism to investigate, inform, install, promote, publicise,
maintain and update technology to enable inclusion in facilities
across all campuses e.g. audio loops
|
Mechanism detailing clear responsibilities and target timeline is
documented and endorsed by those with responsibilities |
Mechanism developed by June 2004 |
Executive Director Information Technology Services Division,
(with input from Division of Facilities and Services and Disability
Liaison Unit)
|
Progress
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
4.4
To take account of the needs of
people with disabilities in all safety planning within the University
|
4.4.1
Incorporating disability considerations
into OHS&E issues
Include the OHS&E issues relevant for people with a disability
in the Strategic and Operational OHS&E Plans for 2003 –
2005 and other future plans
|
Issues incorporated throughout the OHS&E Plans |
By January 2004 |
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services |
Progress
|
|
4.4.2
Planning for purchase and
management of equipment in support of an accessible environment
Determine future direction and responsibility for the purchase,
maintenance and promotion of relevant ‘support items’
to enable inclusion. Items may include scooters and their maintenance,
as well as any adaptive technology purchased e.g. FM Loops
|
Agreement documented after discussion in response to recommendations
developed by Equity and Diversity Centre |
By December 2004 |
IPDC |
Progress
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
5.1
To provide access to all academic
support services, resources and facilities for all students and staff
|
5.1.1
Providing access information
Integrate information about services, facilities and equipment
useful for people who have a disability into appropriate sections
of regular library, ITS and CeLTS publications and information
|
Relevant information can be identified in all regular publications
|
By February 2005 and ongoing |
University Librarian
Executive Director Information Technology Services Division,
Director of Learning and Teaching
|
Progress
The library web sites have now been revised and will be live
through the Content Management System (CMS) before the end of 2003.
Information regarding the Adaptive Technology Rooms, facilities,
equipment and services offered are clearly outlined in web and printed
library publications. The information on the web is regularly updated.
|
| |
5.1.2
Auditing accessibility of
electronic publications
Develop and implement a process for an ongoing audit of all publications
produced electronically for the University to assess compliance
with the Monash University web accessibility standards.
See Strategy 1.3.3 re promotion of standard for web based material
|
Process is publicised throughout the University
Random sample of materials tested are accessible
|
Process developed by May 2005 and ongoing implementation |
Director Audit and Risk Management assisted by Executive Director
Information Technology Services Division |
Progress
|
|
5.1.3
Organising provision of alternative
formats
Organise access to alternative formats for students and staff on
request
|
Numbers of publications provided in alternative formats |
For each academic year |
University Librarian
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services
|
Progress
The library and the scanning team in the Disability Liaison
Unit work closely to ensure that materials needed in alternative
formats are provided to students in a timely manner. The library
records the number of publications requested and the scanning staff
in the DLU record statistics of publications provided.
|
| |
5.1.4
Increasing availability of
adaptive computer equipment
Incorporate the costs for funding the integration and upgrading
of adaptive software, on-line resources and appropriate computer
hardware into the regular budget process for all campuses (e.g.
large screens, modified keyboards) and provide as a proportion of
regular equipment available
|
Faculty and
library budgets incorporate adaptive technologies
|
In all budget documentation |
Faculty Managers
Executive Director ITS
Divisional Director Staff and Student Services
University Librarian
Director Research Graduate School
|
Progress
Library 5.1.4.
The University Library computing budget now funds an ongoing program
of maintenance and support for technology offered in the library’s
Adaptive Technology Rooms. The Library’s Director Information
Systems liaises with the University ‘s ITS staff to stay in
touch with all new initiatives taken by the University.
The Library’s Facilities Master Plan makes provision for adaptive
technology to be included as funding permits in future library refurbishments.
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
5.2
To provide full access to all student
administration services
|
5.2.1
Reviewing accessibility of
student administration services
Review accessibility (written, on-line etc) of all student administration
services, including for example, student records
|
Criteria for review determined
Review of accessibility of all services completed
Process to address issues implemented
|
By June 2005
By June 2006
From February 2007
|
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services |
Progress
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
5.3
To provide access to all University
community services
|
5.3.1
Reviewing accessibility of
University Community Services
Review the accessibility of all student services available through
community services including, for example, counseling and financial
services
|
Criteria for review determined
Review of accessibility of all services completed and documented
Process to address issues implemented
|
By June 2005
By June 2006
From February 2007
|
Divisional Director Student and Staff Services |
Progress
|
| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
6.1
To promote the Plan and encourage
its active implementation |
6.1.1
Launching the revised plan
Organise an initial forum to discuss concepts underpinning the
Plan and processes for implementation, inviting all people with
responsibility in the Plan, members of IPDC and each of the campus
sub Committees
|
Forum held and well attended |
By July 2004 |
Inclusive Practices Disability Committee |
Progress
Launch of Plan at Clayton Campus – 18th March 2005
Approx 60 people attended
Launched by Vice Chancellor Richard Larkins
Launch at Peninsula Campus – April 2005
Launch at Gippsland Campus – September 2005
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6.1.2
Distributing the Plan
Oversee distribution of the Plan and incorporate on the University’s
web site
|
Plan is distributed
Plan incorporated on the University’s website
|
By August 2004
By July 2004
|
Inclusive Practices Disability Committee |
Progress
Launch of Inclusive Practices Disability Plan took place on 18th March 2005
Copies Distributed to key stakeholders
across the University
The Plan is available on the Equity and Diversity website
Copies were distributed to all equity committees
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6.1.3
Recognising achievements
Provide annual awards to recognise outstanding achievements in
implementation of the Plan objective
|
Annual award publicised and criteria described
Annual award presentation ceremonies held
|
By May 2005
Award presentation held by October 2005
|
Vice-Chancellor |
Progress
Vice Chancellor’s Equity and Diversity Awards have been
distributed for 2005. Details of recipients can be found at
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/sss/equity-diversity/equity-awards.html
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| Objectives |
Strategies |
Performance Indicators |
Target Timelines |
Responsibility |
6.2
To manage and monitor implementation
of the various activities within the Plan
|
6.2.1
Monitoring implementation
of the Plan
Nominate specific Committee Members to liaise with those having
designated responsibilities in the Plan
|
Specific Committee Members nominated |
By February 2004 |
Inclusive Practices Disability Committee |
Progress
Disability Liaison Officer Amber Collings assigned responsibility
for monitoring plan and inviting stakeholders to report back to
report back to Inclusive Practices Disability Committee (IPDC).
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6.2.2
Reporting on progress of the
Plan
Prepare and implement a calendar in consultation with responsible
nominees to present to the IPDC on progress of implementation of
strategies
|
Progress calendar prepared and implemented |
Calendar prepared by May 2004 with ongoing implementation |
Inclusive Practices Disability Committee |
Progress
Reporting schedule developed for 2005.
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6.2.3
Providing an annual report
on progress of the Plan
Provide an annual report on progress of the implementation of the
Plan to the Vice-Chancellor’s Group, the Committee of Deans
and the Equal Opportunity Committee
|
Annual report prepared and endorsed by IPDC
Annual report submitted
|
By October each year commencing 2004
By November each year commencing 2004
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Inclusive Practices Disability Committee |
Progress
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