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Programs Committee Minutes 7/2009 3 September 2009

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GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

PROGRAMS COMMITTEE (7/2009) A meeting of the Programs Committee was held on Thursday 3 September at 9:30am via videoconference in Room 2.06, Bray Centre (N54), Nathan Campus and Room 1.04, Chancellery (G34), Gold Coast Campus.

PRESENT: APOLOGIES: Present by Invitation: Professor Sally Borbasi (Chair) Dr Kevin Ashford-Rowe Dr Michael Haugh(for item 6.0) Professor Nick Buys Mr Ian Johnson(for item 7.0) Dr Steve Drew Professor Paula Baron (for item 9.0) Mr Chris Eigeland Dr Lillian Corbin (for item 9.0) Professor Lorelle Frazer Dr Ian James ((for items 10.0 and 11.0) Assoc Prof Glenn Finger Ms Kathy Grgic Dr Raymond Hibbins Dr Don Lebler Associate Professor Wendy Loughlin Dr Roger Moni Ms Sharon Clifford Secretary: Mr Colin Cadell Committee QuickPlace Web Address

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Confirmation of Minutes

Confirmation of the Minutes of 6/2009 meeting.

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SECTION A: RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS TO ACADEMIC COMMITTEE AND ITS SUB-COMMITTEES

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT STRATEGY –

Programs Committee noted the process to approve variations to the English Language Entry Requirements





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VARIATIONS TO REQUIREMENTS (Agenda Item 5.1)

and the advice sent by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) to Deans and Heads of Schools/Departments. This advice was provided to clarify conditions under which academic elements are permitted to seek program variations whereby the English Language Enhancement course is not included The advice from the DVC(A) is as follows: “The English Language Enhancement (ELE) Course aims to significantly increase the English language skills of international students in order to facilitate their academic progression. Only those programs that already require an IELTS entry level of 7 for significant professional reasons will not be required to include the ELE course. There is no intention at this time for Griffith to make broad increases to its English language entry requirements, as this could have a significant adverse impact upon our enrolments. In order to achieve the intended outcomes of the English Language Strategy, the ELE course is to be included in programs as follows: i Undergraduate programs that currently admit students

with an IELTS less than 7.0 will require inclusion of the ELE course. No changes in IELTS entry level or inclusion of admissions rules to prevent students from taking the ELEC will be considered by Programs Committee at this point.

ii Where both components of a double degree have an entry level of IELTS less than 7, inclusion of the ELE course will be required. No changes in IELTS entry level or inclusion of admissions rules to prevent students from taking the ELEC will be considered by Programs Committee at this point.

iii Programs that already require at least IELTS 7 for entry and that establish admissions requirements as specified in section 1.2 of Schedule 1 of the Bachelors





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Degree Policy - Requirement to Complete the English Language Enhancement Course (attached) will not be required to include an ELE course.

iv Where one component of a double degree requires at least IELTS 7.0 for entry and the admissions requirements for the double degree are established as specified as in section 1.2 of Schedule 1 of the Bachelors Degree Policy - Requirement to Complete the English Language Enhancement Course (attached), an ELE course will not be required.

v. Programs that require at least IELTS 7 for entry may still select to include the ELE course if desired by the Group.”

Programs Committee discussed the difficulties some academic elements are having in adopting the ELE course in a small number of programs and identified issues as follows: - If by removing a course professional accreditation is

no longer available for the program. - If by removing a core course international students are

disadvantaged over domestic students by not receiving that core body of knowledge.

- Increasing the Credit Points for the program in order to include the ELE is not a viable alternative as all students would be charged more to complete the program, and as an existing program cannot have its CP load increased it would require a huge impost by administrative staff to create new programs on PeopleSoft and transfer all students.

- Members commented very few international students are attracted to double degrees; Mr Chris Madden and Professor Sue Spence argue this by pointing out the University still needs to provide the ELE course for future cohorts. Members expressed the view that low

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student numbers is an appropriate consideration for some programs where it’s very difficult to include the ELE.

- Members expressed the view that a common-sense approach is required where the ELE just cannot be accommodated, as mentioned above, and that raising the IELTS and not requiring the ELE is the least evasive approach.

- Members agreed not to change previous decisions to approve double degree programs that have included the ELE without the difficulties listed above.

- The issues raised above are to be forwarded to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) for consideration.

Resolved to: Forward comments to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) for consideration

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT STRATEGY – VARIATIONS TO REQUIREMENTS (Agenda Item 5.2) Bachelor of Laws [NA, GC] (1365/1366) (2009/0007293)

Programs Committee considered the proposed variation to the English language entry requirements for the Bachelor of Laws (1365/1366). (Refer to Agenda item 9.0 below for discussion on the new program proposal.) Programs Committee commented and noted: - This program requires an IELTS 7.0 for admission. - The Griffith Law School is proposing a variation to

clause 3.8.2 of the Admissions Policy for Undergraduate Programs, to limit the language of instruction admissions pathways to those listed in Section 1.2 of Schedule 1 to the Bachelors Degree Policy, which complies with the advice provided by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) (refer item 5.1 above).

Resolved to: Recommend the variation to the English language entry requirements for the Bachelor of Laws (1365/1366) to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) for approval.

Forward to Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT STRATEGY – VARIATIONS TO REQUIREMENTS

Programs Committee considered the proposed variation to the English language entry requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (1161/1162/1165). Programs Committee commented and noted:





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(Agenda Item 5.3) Bachelor of Nursing [NA, GC, LG] (1161/1162/1165) (2009/0002561)

- This program requires an IELTS 7.0 for admission. - The School of Nursing and Midwifery proposes a

variation to clause 3.8.2 of the Admissions Policy for Undergraduate Programs, to limit the language of instruction admissions pathways to: - those listed in Section 1.2 of Schedule 1 to the

Bachelors Degree Policy, which complies with the advice provided by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) (refer item 5.1 above); and

- satisfactory completion within the past five years from Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, Australia, Republic of Ireland, United States or United Kingdom of senior secondary, post-secondary, Higher Education Sector accredited associate degree- or degree-level study, or equivalent, but for less than two years full-time equivalent (listed as an admission pathway in Section 1.1 of Schedule 1 and therefore required to complete the ELE Course).

- The School of Nursing and Midwifery is including the ELE course to cater for students in the second category above, who will be required to undertake the course if they don’t have an IELTS of at least 7.0.

Resolved to: Recommend the variation to the English language entry requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (1161/1162/1165) to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) for approval.


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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT STRATEGY – VARIATION TO REQUIREMENTS (Agenda Item 5.4) Bachelor Of Social Work – [Accelerated Pathway Only] (1282) (2009/0002574)

Programs Committee considered the proposed variation to the English language entry requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work – [Accelerated Pathway Only] (1282). Programs Committee commented and noted: - The School of Human Services and Social Work is

adopting the ELE Course for the four-year Bachelor of Social Work.

- However it is proposed that for the accelerated two year Bachelor of Social Work the ELE course not be included, as there is no elective capacity in semester 1





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of either year of the program, and it is not possible to remove any core courses due to Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accreditation requirements.

- It is therefore proposed to amend the admission and degree requirements for the accelerated program to require that students “…must have completed the equivalent of two full-time years of study in the social or behavioural sciences (such as psychology; human development; education; nursing; sociology; social policy; government; economics; Australian history and society; criminology) at a recognised Australian University”.

Resolved to: Recommend the variation to the English language entry requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work (1365/1366) to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) for approval.


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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT STRATEGY – VARIATION TO REQUIREMENTS (Agenda Item 5.5) Bachelor Of Human Services/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (1263) (2009/0002571)

Programs Committee considered the proposed variation to the English language entry requirements for the Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (1263). Programs Committee commented and noted: - This program requires an IELTS 7.0 for admission. - The School of Human Services and Social Work

proposes a variation to clause 3.8.2 of the Admissions Policy for Undergraduate Programs, to limit the language of instruction admissions pathways to those listed in Section 1.2 of Schedule 1 to the Bachelors Degree Policy, which complies with the advice provided by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) (refer item 5.1 above).

Resolved to: Recommend the variation to the English language entry requirements for the Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (1263) to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) for approval.


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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT STRATEGY – VARIATION TO REQUIREMENTS (Agenda Item 5.6)

Programs Committee considered the proposed variation to the English language entry requirements for the Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Education – Primary (1244).





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Bachelor Of Human Services/Bachelor Of Education – Primary (1244) (2009/0002573)

Programs Committee commented and noted: - The School of Human Services and Social Work is

proposing a variation to clause 3.8.1 to increase the standard IELTS to 7.0 with no sub-score less than 6.5. This complies with advice provided by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) since admission to teacher preparation programs requires at least IELTS 7.0.

- The School of Human Services and Social Work is proposing a variation to clause 3.8.2 of the Admissions Policy for Undergraduate Programs, to limit the language of instruction admissions pathways to those listed in Section 1.2 of Schedule 1 to the Bachelors Degree Policy, which complies with the advice provided by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) (refer item 5.1 above).

Resolved to: Recommend the variation to the English language entry requirements for the Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Education – Primary (1244) to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) for approval.


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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT STRATEGY – VARIATIONS TO REQUIREMENTS (Agenda Item 5.7) Law Suite of Double Degrees (2009/0007291)

Programs Committee considered at the 6/2009 (August) meeting for the double Law and undergraduate Education programs listed below now comply with requirements as specified in an email from the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic). Variation to the Law Suite of Double Bachelors Degrees (2009/0007291): - 1119 B Laws/B International Business - 1121 B Laws/B Science (Environment) - 1126 B Laws/B Business - 1128 B Laws/B Commerce - 1135 B Laws/B International Business - 1136 B Laws/B Psychological Science - 1137 B Laws (Graduate Entry) - 1138 B Laws/B Commerce With Honours - 1139 B Laws/B Psychological Science - 1141 B Laws (Graduate Entry)





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Education Undergraduate Degrees (2009/0007288)

- 1234 B Laws/B Arts In Criminology & Criminal Justice - 1276 B Laws/B Arts - 1277 B Laws/B Arts - 1297 B Laws/B Arts (Politics, Government &

International Relations) - 1298 B Laws/B Arts (Politics, Government and

International Relations) - 1299 B Laws/B Business - 1300 B Laws/B Commerce - 1304 B Laws/B Science - 1305 B Laws/B Science Variation to the Education undergraduate programs (2009/0007288): - 1049 B Education – Primary (GC) - 1050 B Education – Primary (MG) - 1060 B Education – Primary (LG) - 1051 B Education – Secondary (MG) - 1052 B Education – Special Education (MG) - 1065 B Adult and Vocational Education (MG)

Resolved to: Recommend the variation to the English language entry requirements for the Law Suite of Double Degrees and Education Undergraduate Degrees to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) for approval.


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LAW FULL PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2009/0007293) (Agenda Item 9.0) 1365, 1366 Bachelor of Laws [NA, GC]

A proposal to establish a Bachelor of Laws (1365/1366), for implementation semester 1, 2010 Dr Lillian Corbin, Acting Head, Griffith Law School and

Professor Paula Baron, Dean, Griffith Law School participated via teleconference to speak to this item.

Programs Committee commented and noted: - The program structure for students undertaking the

accelerated program includes two 60CP semesters which contravenes University policy. Programs Committee requested changes to indicate students will be required to undertake some electives in summer semesters.





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- The Law School proposes that students who achieve a GPA of at least 5.0 after first year may apply to accelerate their studies and complete their degree in 3 years. However University policy allows any student to undertake up to 50CP per semester and the Committee asked the Griffith Law School how they propose to administer this process.

- In response to a query about the difference between this program and the Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) Dr Corbin and Professor Baron agreed to investigate whether the Law School wishes to integrate the two programs or maintain different cohorts. A member of the Committee suggested the School may wish to establish a postgraduate program for students who already have an undergraduate degree in another field.

- The Bachelor of Laws has an embedded honours component, with classifications based on meritorious performance. Students will undertake an interdisciplinary research project. It was suggested this could be made clearer in the submission.

- It was noted the program does not include 30CP of free choice electives, as required in the Bachelors Degree Policy, however the Committee recognised this is not achievable in this fully prescribed professional program.

- The Committee recommended section 10.1 “Why Choose this program?” be amended to provide potential students with relevant information to attract them to this program. It was also recommended information be included regarding alternatives for students who may wish to transfer between this and the double degree programs.

Subsequent to the meeting it was noted the submission

Resolved to: Recommend the submission to the Academic Committee





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contains a statement that students not eligible for honours but who achieve a GPA of at least 5.25 will be awarded a degree with distinction. The Griffith Law School has been advised the University does not offer bachelors degrees with distinction and the submission has been amended accordingly.

for approval, subject to amendments as specified, for an accreditation period of 5 years to 2014. Revised submission 2009/0007310

Forward to Academic Ctee

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EDU MAJOR CHANGE SUBMISSION/NEW PROGRAM (2009/0007302) (Agenda Item 10.0) 1364 Bachelor of Training (2009/0003057) (Agenda Item 11.0) 5547 Master of Training and Development

A proposal to introduce an off-shore offering of the Bachelor of Training (1364) and Master of Training and Development (5547) for implementation in semester 1 2010 The Bachelor of Training (1364) and Master of Training and Development (5547) were considered together. Dr Ian James, School of Education and Professional Studies attended to speak to both program submissions. He tabled a revised submission for the Bachelor of Training, correcting some errors in degree requirements. Programs Committee commented and noted: - The Bachelor of Training and Master of Training and

Development are currently offered on-shore and it is now proposed they be offered off-shore in Singapore in conjunction with the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), an agency within the Singapore Government.

- The Singapore Government has guaranteed 20 applicant places within the Bachelor of Training and Master of Training and Development respectively. Students will apply directly to the IAL and applications will then be forwarded to the Program Convenor for consideration.

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changed to reflect this structure. - Students enrolled in both programs will be taught

together. However, each cohort will have different assessment requirements and outcomes.

- In response to a query about the difference between the two programs Dr James advised the postgraduate program is research-based requiring students to undertake critical analysis whereas in the undergraduate program students will concentrate on interpretation of theory.

- The submission is to be amended to relocate information from the Admissions section to indicate credit to be provided to students based on prior study and work experience.

- Programs Committee noted the English Language Admission Requirements for the Bachelor of Training indicate “Undergraduate Education programs”, ie IELTS of 6.5. The English Language Admission Requirements for the Master of Training and Development indicates standard Griffith postgraduate admission requirements. The Faculty of Education is asked to confirm the requirements for the Bachelor of Training.

- Dr James advised graduates of the off-shore Bachelor of Training will not be eligible to undertake the off-shore Master of Training and Development due to insufficient different course content being available; this needs to be reflected in the program catalogue entries for both programs.

- In response to issues regarding Griffith staff being familiar with the Singapore context Dr James advised representatives from Singapore will be visiting Griffith University prior to the commencement of the program to work with staff to familiarise them with the Singapore work environment and student cohort. The

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Chair undertook to provide information to Dr James about a code of practice for off-shore programs and about the network of Griffith staff involved in off-shore programs.

- The Secretary was asked to ensure the University has approved the Business Plan and legal agreement, and to ascertain if there is a sunset clause and what it entails.

for an accreditation period of 5 years to 2014. Revised submission 2009/0007307 (B Training) and 2009/0007308 (Master of Training and Development


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GBS MAJOR CHANGE SUBMISSION (2009/0004044) (Agenda Item 12.0) 1347 Bachelor of Business (Applied)

A proposal to change the name of the Bachelor of Business (Applied) (1347) to the Bachelor of Business (Accelerated) for implementation in trimester 1 2010 Programs Committee noted: - Students will receive a testamur titled Bachelor of

Business. - The Chair commended the Griffith Business School

for the quality of the submission. It was agreed this be an exemplar for other elements preparing Full Program Proposals.

Resolved to: Recommend the submission to the Academic Committee for approval.


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EDU MAJOR CHANGE SUBMISSION (Agenda Item 13.0) 1051 Bachelor of Education – Secondary (2009/0003062) 4137 Graduate Diploma of Education – Secondary (2009/0003061)

A proposal to introduce two new teaching areas, Industrial Technology and Design and Graphics for the Bachelor of Education – Secondary (1051) and Graduate Diploma of Education – Secondary (4137), for implementation in semester 1 2010



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HSV MAJOR CHANGE SUBMISSION (2009/0002570) (Agenda Item 14.0) 1095 Bachelor of Human Services in Child and Family Studies

A proposal to remove the two existing majors and change the title of the program to Bachelor Child and Family Studies (1095), for implementation in semester 1 2010. Programs Committee commented and noted:



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- Students have been advised of the changes and how they can obtain recognition for the majors if required.

for approval.

EPS SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (2009/0003072) (Agenda Item 15.0) 5463 Master of Drama Education (Off-Shore Hong Kong) 5362 Master of Drama Education with Honours (Off-Shore Hong Kong)

A proposal to change the language of instruction in tutorials from English to Cantonese and English and to make changes to the English language admission requirements for the off-shore (Hong Kong) Master of Drama Education (5463) and Master of Drama Education with Honours (5362), for implementation in semester 1 2010. Programs Committee commented and noted: - This program is being audited as part of the

Transnational Audits to occur later this year and language of instruction will be an item for consideration.

- In response to a query it was noted there is no need to reflect the bilingual instruction on the testamur as lectures are in English.



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PES SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (2009/0002579) (Agenda Item 16.0) 1171 Bachelor of Exercise Science 1344 B Exercise Science (Pre-Physio) 1172 B Exercise Science/B Business 1225 B Exercise Science/B Psych Science 9221 Continuing Education Certificate in Exercise Science

A proposal to make changes to the Bachelor of Exercise Science undergraduate suite of programs (1171/1172/1344/1225/9221), for implementation in semester 1 2010.



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HUM SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (2009/0003069) (Agenda Item 17.0) 1024 Bachelor of General Studies (OUA) 8017 Certificate in General Studies (OUA)

A proposal to change the program titles as follows: - Bachelor of General Studies to the Bachelor of Liberal

Studies (BLibSt, 1024); - Certificate in General Studies to Certificate in Liberal



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8016 Diploma in General Studies (OUA)

Studies (CertLibSt, 8017); - Diploma in General Studies to the Diploma in Liberal

Studies (DipLibSt, 8016); for implementation in semester 2, 2009

DOH SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (2009/0002578) (Agenda Item 18.0) 1260 Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology

A proposal to review the requirement for interview for the admission process for the Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology (1260), for implementation in semester 1, 2010



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QCA SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (2009/0003071) (Agenda Item 19.0) 5284 Master of Design Futures 5507 Master of Design Futures with Honours

A proposal to offer the Master of Design Futures (5284) and Master of Design Futures with Honours (5507) twice yearly with the addition of semester 1 intake, for implementation in semester 1 2010



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CCJ FULL PROGRAM PROPOSAL (Agenda Item 20.0) 3154 Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health (OUA) (2009/0003074) 5416 Master of Forensic Mental Health (2009/0003073)

A proposal to establish a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health (3154) via OUA and a Master of Forensic Mental Health (5416) for implementation in session 1 2010. The Chair of Programs Committee executively approved these submissions for forwarding to the OUA Academic Programs Committee for consideration at its September meeting.



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NRS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (Agenda Item 21.0) 1163/1164 Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) [NA, GC] (2009/0002560)

A proposal to introduce a compulsory 10CP English Language Enhancement Course, for implementation in semester 1 2010



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HSV ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (Agenda Item 22.0) 1098 Bachelor of Human Services (2009/0002572)




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PSY ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (Agenda Item 23.0) 1012/1312 Bachelor of Psychological Science [GC, MG] (2009/0002575)




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PSY ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (Agenda Item 24.0) 1014/1178 Bachelor of Psychology [GC, MG] (2009/0002576)




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PBH ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (Agenda Item 25.0) 1332/1333 Bachelor of Public Health (2009/0002567)




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MSC ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (Agenda Item 26.0) 1093 Bachelor of Health Science (2009/0002569)




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MSC ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (Agenda Item 27.0) 1094 Bachelor of Biomedical Science (2009/0002568)




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ENV ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (Agenda Item 28.0) 1086 Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning 1087 Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning/Bachelor of Science (Environment) (2009/0001300)

A proposal to introduce a compulsory 10CP English Language Enhancement Course, for implementation in semester 1 2010 Note: subsequent to the meeting the submission has been revised to amend inconsistencies in different parts of the submission (revised submission 2009/0007306).

Resolved to: Recommend the submission to the Academic Committee for approval. Revised submission 2009/0007306.


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ENV ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (Agenda Item 29.0) 1328 Bachelor of Marine Science (2009/0001299)




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ENV ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (Agenda Item 30.0) 1315 Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology) (2009/0001298)




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(Agenda Item 31.0) 1279 B Urban and Environmental Planning (2009/0001297)

for approval.

ENV ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION (Agenda Item 32.0) 1018 Bachelor of Science (2009/0001296)




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GBS WITHDRAWAL SUBMISSION (2008/0004062) (Agenda Item 33.0) 3190 G Cert Employment Relations 5455 M Employment Relations with Honours

A proposal to withdraw from offer the Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations (3190) and Master of Employment Relations with Honours (5455), for implementation in semester 2 2009



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SECTION B: ACTION UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE IV IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL) (Agenda Item 7.0)

Programs Committee was presented with the structures for a proposed Certificate IV in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).and asked to endorse the Certificate IV in TESOL being offered by the Griffith English Language Institute (GELI). Mr Ian Johnson and Ms Annette McCarthy from GELI attended to speak to the item. Programs Committee commented and noted: - The Certificate IV in TESOL was initially and primarily

developed for off-shore delivery, for teachers in service to provide training to improve their English language teaching skills. With the introduction of the University’s English Language Enhancement (ELE) courses the Certificate IV in TESOL has been extended in scope and vision and, along with the





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Graduate Certificate in TESOL offered by the Faculty of Education, will provide a qualification for potential ELE tutors.

- The University, as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), will be regularly audited to ensure on-going quality assurance of its programs and to comply with the requirements of the Vocational Education, Training and Employment Act 2000. In December 2008 the Queensland Government, via the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Compliance Audit process, conducted an audit of the University. Programs Committee noted the letter advising the requirements and outcome of the audit.

- The accreditation process required to establish these types of programs is rigorous; approval can take up to two years. The Certificate IV in TESOL being offered at Griffith is one approved by the South Australian Government, and is used by other RTOs in Australia.

- The Certificate has three Training and Assessment Strategy Templates, namely Local Delivery, Academic Staff and Off-shore Delivery. Flexibility of the delivery and content of the three plans will be available.

- In response to a query about this Certificate IV undermining the Graduate Certificate in TESOL (3016/3025) offered in the Faculty of Education, Mr Johnson and Professor Glenn Finger confirmed agreement had been reached between GELI and the Faculty of Education to recognise the two programs will attract different cohorts. Further, staff in GELI and Education will be collaborating to indentify areas that will enhance opportunities for both elements.

- Reference to both the Certificate IV and Graduate Certificate is to be included on the program catalogue to highlight the differences between the programs.

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students to obtain credit between the two programs be clearly specified on the Program Catalogue.

- The Committee agreed to endorse the proposal to establish the Certificate IV in TESOL to be offered by GELI.

- The Academic Registrar pointed out the University needs to consider its position on Vocation and Education Training (VET) level qualifications. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) currently provides clear guidelines on qualifications according to the VET and Higher Education sectors but with changes expected these may be blurred in the future. It is therefore timely for the University to consider issues surrounding VET and higher education qualifications and the need for an appropriate approval/accreditation framework.

- Programs Committee agreed to form a Working Party to be chaired by the Academic Registrar; membership will include but not be limited to Professor Nick Buys, Professor Sally Borbasi and a representative from GELI. The Working Party will include in its consideration and report back to Programs Committee: - an approval framework for VET diplomas, advanced

diplomas, certificates and other traditionally non-award programs;

- the nature of the certification provided: certificate, testamur, academic transcript, Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS), etc;

Resolved to: Endorse the establishment of the Certificate IV in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Advise Griffith English Language Institute

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COURSE OUTLINES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT COURSES (Agenda Item 6.0)

Programs Committee considered the English Language Enhancement (ELE) Course Outlines: - 5901LAL Language and Communication for Business

and Commerce (2009/0007294); - 5902LAL Language and Communication for Health





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(2009/0007295); - 5903LAL Language and Communication for Science,

Environment, Engineering and Technology (2009/0007296);

- 5904LAL Language and Communication for Arts and Social Sciences (2009/0007305, revised version of distributed paper);

Dr Michael Haugh, Lecturer in International English and Linguistics, School of Language and Linguistics, attended to speak to the item. Programs Committee commented and noted: - The contents of each of the four ELE courses varies,

to cater for the needs of students in each Academic Group.

- In response to a query regarding the consistency of information in the outlines about how graduate skills are ‘taught, practiced and assessed’ Dr Haugh advised detailed information would be provided to students in separate curriculum documents.

- The Committee recommended the outlines be amended to provide information about support available to students who may be falling behind due to circumstances beyond their control.

- In response to a recommendation to change reference to “students from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds (NESB)” to “students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)” Dr Haugh advised this term is too broad and does not clearly characterise the group of students who are required to take the course.

- It was noted University executive had decided, after running feasibility models for timetabling, to cap student enrolments for the ELE course at 200 for lectures and 25 for tutorials. This will impact the GBS





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course which is expected to have more than 100 students attending lectures at Nathan and Gold Coast campuses. It was agreed to refer the issue of capping the GBS ELE course to the English Language Working Party.

- It was further agreed to refer to the Working Party issues around students from cross-disciplinary areas doing the same course, especially in summer semesters when potentially not all English Language Enhancement courses will be offered.

- In response to a comment regarding the opportunity to monitor lecturers and tutors it was noted the Course Convenor will be responsible for the standard of teaching; and student evaluation of courses (SEC) and student evaluation of teaching (SET) will be completed for these courses.

- In response to a comment regarding language and grammar used in the course outlines Dr Haugh advised it will be ‘softened’ to be more easily understood by international students.

- Information about and links to English HELP offered by GELI is being included in Section C of all course outlines from 2010.

- It was noted staff in Examinations and Timetabling are working to ensure appropriate timetabling of lectures and tutorials.

Resolved to: Approve the Course Outlines for 5901LAL, 5902LAL, 5093LAL and 5904LAL, subject to changes as discussed.

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SECTION C: OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS [TO PERSONS/COMMITTEES OTHER THAN THE PARENT COMMITTEE(S)]

Nil

SECTION D: MATTERS NOTED, CONSIDERED, OR REMAINING UNDER DISCUSSION REVISED POLICY ON AWARDS, PROGRAM NOMENCLATURE

Programs Committee was presented with a revised version of the Awards, Nomenclature and Abbreviations





Responsible Officer

AND ABBREVIATIONS (2009/0007292) (Agenda Item 8.0)

(2009/0007292) policy for their endorsement. Programs Committee commented and noted: - The change has been prompted as a result of broad

ranging issues as stated in the supplementary agenda. - The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) has

suggested a statement be added regarding the University’s capacity to rescind testamurs.

- Members were asked to email their feedback on the proposed changes to the Chair and Secretary. If feedback results in significant changes to the proposed policies these will be circulated to members via a flying minute.

CHAIR’S REPORT (Agenda Item 4.0)

The Chair had nothing to report that was not already included on the agenda.

NEXT MEETING (Agenda Item 22.0)

The next meeting of the Programs Committee will be held via video conference on Thursday 8 October 2009 at 9.30am in Room 2.01 Bray Centre (N54), Nathan campus and Room 1.04 The Chancellery (G34), Gold Coast campus.

Noted

Confirmed: Date: 8 October 2009 Prof Sally Borbasi Chair)



DISTRIBUTION LIST Member Appointment Type Term of office Professor Sally Borbasi (Chair) Vice Chairperson of the Academic Committee ex officio Ms Kathy Grgic Academic Registrar ex officio Dr Kevin Ashford-Rowe Director, Information Services (Learning and Teaching) ex officio Dr Roger Moni Director, Griffith institute for Higher Education (nominee) ex officio Professor Lorelle Frazer Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Nick Buys Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Health ex officio Associate Professor Wendy Loughlin Dean (Learning and Teaching), Science, Environment, Engineering & Technology Group ex officio Associate Professor Glenn Finger Dean, appointed by Pro-Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) Two years, to 31 December 2010 Dr Don Lebler Full-time academic staff member nominated by the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) Two years, to 31 December 2010 Dr Ray Hibbins Full-time academic staff member nominated by the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Business) Two years, to 31 December 2010 VACANT Full-time academic staff member nominated by the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Health) Two years, to 31 December 2009 Dr Steve Drew Full-time academic staff member nominated by the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Science and Technology) Two years, to 31 December 2009 Mr Chris Eigeland One student of the University One year, to 31 December 2009 Mr Colin Cadell (Secretary) Other Copies Binding (CARMS) (attachments) Spare copy (attachments)

Information Copies (without attachments unless stated) Vice Chancellor – Professor Ian O’Connor Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) – Professor Sue Spence Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) – Professor Ned Pankhurst Pro-Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) – Professor Marilyn McMeniman Pro-Vice Chancellor (Business) – Professor Michael Powell Pro-Vice Chancellor (Health) – Professor Allan Cripps Pro-Vice Chancellor (Science, Environment, Engineering & Technology) – Professor Sue Berners-Price Pro-Vice Chancellor (international) – Mr Chris Madden Pro-Vice Chancellor (Learning and Student Outcomes) – Professor Kerri-Lee Krause

Information Copies (continued) Dean, Graduate Studies – Professor Parlo Singh Director, Student Admin – Ms Cathy McGrath Student Systems Operations Manager – Mr Pascal Boucher Manager, Planning & Statistics – Mr John Fairbairn Publications officer – Ms Julie Townsend Student Services, Nathan – Ms Vicki Tolstoff (with attachments) Head, Secretariat – Ms Karen van Haeringen (with attachments) Secretary, Academic Committee – Ms Lea-Anne Stafford (with attachments) Coordinator, Student Web Services – Ms Elisa Colebrook Program information & Web Publishing officers – Ms Erika Rak, and Mr Simon Ong Program Management Change Manager – Ms Sharon Clifford (with attachments)

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