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Academic Committee Minutes 4/2013

Thursday 18 July 2013

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GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

A meeting of the Academic Committee of the Griffith University Council was held at 10.00am on Thursday 18 July 2013 in Room 2.01/2.02, Council Chambers (N54), Nathan campus.

Tasha Langham Secretary

MINUTES

PRESENT: APOLOGIES:

Chair – Professor Sue Spence Professor Sue Berners-Price Associate Professor Peter Bernus Dr Caryl Bosman Professor Simon Broadley Professor Nick Buys Dr Susanna Chamberlain Mr Kent Chambers Professor Heidi Dahles Ms Kaye Dillon Dr Rachel Dioso-Villa Professor Elaine Duffy Associate Professor Susan Forde Professor Lorelle Frazer Ms Kathy Grgic Professor Debra Henly Professor Peter Jordan Associate Professor Jeroen Kroon Professor Marcus Lane Professor Alf Lizzio Associate Professor Alejandro Lopez Associate Professor Wendy Loughlin Associate Professor Jock MacLeod Professor Ward Massey Ms Simone Maurer Professor Paul Mazerolle Associate Professor Reza Monem Ms Linda O’Brien Professor Patrick O’Leary Professor Ned Pankhurst Professor Donna Pendergast Professor Tony Perkins Professor Michael Powell Professor David Shum Professor Christine Smith Professor Geoff Tansley Associate Professor Ray Tedman Dr Herman Tse Professor Maree Wilson Secretary – Ms Tasha Langham

Mr Michael Ansong Mr Ethan Bowering Professor Sushila Chang Professor Paul Cleveland Professor Graham Cuskelly Professor Allan Cripps Professor Andrew Davey Dr Sara Davies Professor Gerry Docherty Professor Evan Douglas Professor Mark Forwood Associate Professor Martin Griffiths Professor Cliff Goddard Associate Professor Saras Henderson Professor Richard John Professor David Lambert Associate Professor Don Lebler Professor William MacNeil Mr Chris Madden Professor Paul Martin Mr Colin McAndrew Professor Marilyn McMeniman Professor Hamish McCallum Professor Peter Milburn Professor Ian O’Connor Associate Professor Janet Ransley Dr Peter Ross Associate Professor Robert Sang Professor James Skinner Professor Ros Sorensen Associate Professor Joan Vaccaro Mr Dan Wilson Present by invitation: Ms Karen van Haeringen (for items 10.0 and 11.0) Associate Professor Laura Lawton (for item 7.0)

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1.0 MEMBERSHIP 1.1 The Academic Committee welcomed:

Professor Marcus Lane as Dean (Academic) Arts Education and Law; and

Professor Heidi Dahles as Head of Department, Department of the International Business and Asian Studies.

1.2 The Academic Committee noted:

Associate Professor Jock Macleod will be Acting Dean (L&T) AEL while Professor Glenn Finger takes 6 months ASP leave;

Associate Professor Susan Forde will be Acting Head, School of Humanities;

Mr Anton Gomez-Escolar, postgraduate coursework student representative, has submitted his resignation effective immediately.

2.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

2.1 The minutes of the 3/2013 meeting of the Academic Committee were taken as read and

confirmed.

SECTION A: RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS TO COUNCIL

3.0 RESEARCH PLAN 2013 - 2017 3.1 The Academic Committee noted that Council’s December 2012 meeting approved the

Strategic Plan 2013-2017, giving expression to the Griffith 2020 agenda and its vision of Griffith as a ‘University of influence’ and that the Research Plan has been revised in light of the new Strategic Plan and the directions contained in Griffith 2020.

3.2 The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) advised the Committee that the University’s vision is to be one of the most influential universities in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. This vision will be achieved through delivery on our mission “to engage in outstanding scholarship that makes a major contribution to society and to produce ground breaking research”. The capacity to meet this vision is heavily invested in the strength and quality of the research fabric of the University, and the Research Plan 2013-2017 identifies the goals, targets and strategies through which we will deliver research of high standard and relevance.

3.3 The Committee noted that the University now appears in the top 500 in all major rankings

of the world’s universities, is performing consistently as one the top ten Australian universities in publication outputs and is just outside the top ten in research income. ERA 2012 produced a national ranking (number of Fields of Research) at the broad classification level of 11th, but indicated a greater spread of quality at the finer level of research classification. Consolidating strengths while at the same time lifting the average quality of research across the whole research portfolio remain key themes of the Research Plan 2013-2017. In execution of the Plan, the University seeks to manage the fine balance between the need for long-term strategic planning and development, and the requirement to be responsive to the more proximate drivers of research assessment and accountability.

3.4 Members noted that the Research Plan 2013-2017 has been discussed at a number of

fora by the Griffith community and will be considered at the August meeting of Council. Resolution:

3.5 The Academic Committee resolved to endorse the Research Plan 2013 – 2017 and

recommend the document to Council.



4.0 ACADEMIC PLAN 2013 – 2017: TRANSFORMING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

4.1 The Committee noted that Council’s December 2012 meeting approved the Strategic Plan 2013-2017, giving expression to the Griffith 2020 agenda and its vision of Griffith as a ‘University of influence’. The Academic Plan has been revised in light of the new Strategic Plan and the directions contained in Griffith 2020. The revised plan, Academic Plan 2013 – 2017: Transforming the Student Experience, has been discussed at a number of fora by the Griffith community and will be considered at the August meeting of Council.

4.2 The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) advised members that the Academic Plan 2013-

2017 outlines the ways in which Griffith aims to transform the student experience, while paying particular attention to the quality of teaching, and to academic standards. The University’s students come from diverse backgrounds and we must ensure that we provide them with the support that they need in order to succeed. Our student success and retention strategy will be one of the most important elements of academic planning during this next phase. By making use of new approaches such as learning analytics in order to identify students who are at risk of academic difficulties or attrition, early intervention can be provided for learning assistance.

Resolution:

4.3 The Academic Committee resolved to endorse the Academic Plan 2013 – 2017: Transforming the Student Experience and recommend the document to Council.

5.0 STRATEGIC PLAN TARGETS – GOAL 5 TO ENHANCE OUR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ASIA-

PACIFIC REGION

5.1 At the May 2013 meeting, the Academic Committee noted and discussed the report – Report of the Committee of Review – Griffith University’s Engagement with Asia – January 2013. This document recognises that the University’s existing Asia engagement activities provide a solid foundation upon which to build in the future in this area, and makes a number of recommendations.

5.2 When Council approved the Strategic Plan 2013-2017, it was noted that goals and targets

for Goal 5 – To Enhance our Engagement with the Asia-Pacific Region would be developed in response to recommendations arising from the Griffith in the Asian Century Review.

5.3 The Academic Committee had before it the proposed goals and targets for Goal 5 of the

Strategic Plan 2013-2017: Engagement with the Asia-Pacific region. 5.4 In discussing this item, the requirement for the four Academic Groups to work together to

ensure efficacy and non-duplication of Asian content was seen as important. The Chair advised that a goal of the Griffith Experience project would be to look at Griffith’s Asia experience as a whole and to provide a coordinating role.

Resolution:

5.5 The Academic Committee resolved to endorse the proposed goals and targets for Goal 5

of the Strategic Plan 2013-2017: Engagement with the Asia-Pacific region and recommend the goals and targets to Council.

6.0 REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, SPORT AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

6.1 The purpose of academic reviews is to improve the academic planning and performance

of the academic area and their constituent elements through a continuing cycle of self-assessment, benchmarking, critical reflection, forward planning and internal/external peer review. In accordance with University policy, Executive Group prepares an annual timetable for academic reviews each preceding year.



6.2 The Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management was reviewed during 16 to 18 April 2013. An independent review committee, comprising three committee members external to the University and one committee member internal to Griffith University reviewed the Department.

6.3 The Review was conducted in accordance with the University Reviews Policy

(2012/0010754) and University Review Guidelines (2010/0012003). 6.4 The Report of the Committee Reviewing the Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel

Management (2013/0004007) and the Review of the Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management Implementation Plan (2013/0004008), prepared in consultation by the Pro Vice Chancellor (Griffith Business School) and Head, Department of Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management were noted. The Executive Group, at its meeting on 9 July 2013, endorsed the Review Report and the Implementation Plan noting that the Implementation Plan would be revised to include a minor amendment requested at the meeting.

6.5 The Pro Vice Chancellor (Griffith Business School) gave the Committee a brief overview

of the Review Panel’s recommendations including the need prioritise the development of a postgraduate curriculum that can be delivered flexibly and online, and which is suited to the Brisbane and online market.

6.6 The Deputy Head, Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management gave a précis of

the Review Implementation Plan which included: strategies to lift research performance; replacing senior staff who have retired recently; and increasing and maintaining industry partnerships.

6.7 In discussing this review, the issue of coordinating the University’s sports offerings was

raised. The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) advised members that a University wide Sports Strategy document had recently been developed and considered by the Executive Group. It was noted that this strategy would be discussed at an upcoming meeting of the Academic Committee.

Resolution:

6.8 The Academic Committee considered the issues raised in the Report of the Committee Reviewing the Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management (2013/0004007) and the Review of the Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management Implementation Plan (2013/0004008). Academic Committee resolved to recommend the documentation to Council.

7.0 REVIEW OF GRIFFITH INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

7.1 Council (2/2003) adopted a framework for regular, five-yearly, systematic, independent reviews across the University. A review of the current activity and future plans of the Griffith Institute for Higher Education was conducted by an independent review committee from 16 to 18 October 2012.

7.2 The May 2013 meeting of Academic Committee endorsed the following documents and

recommended them to Council:

Report of the Committee Reviewing the Griffith Institute for Higher Education (2012/0011081);

Review of the Griffith Institute for Higher Education – Implementation Plan (2013/0004006).

7.3 Recommendation 1 of the Report of the Committee Reviewing the Griffith Institution for

Higher Education was that:

“The University should establish a new learning and teaching entity as the key mechanism for linking and leveraging currently successful activities in support of the



Griffith 2020 plan and identifying and supporting action on emerging improvement priorities in the area.”

7.4 In accordance with this recommendation, members noted the proposal to disestablish the Griffith Institute for Higher Education and to establish the new entity ‘Centre for Transforming Learning and Teaching.’ A background paper Proposal to Disestablish the Griffith Institute for Higher Education and to Establish the Centre for Transforming Learning and Teaching was before the Committee for consideration.

7.5 Members were supportive of the disestablishment of the Griffith Institute for Higher

Education. However, concerns were raised regarding the proposed name for the replacement entity. The Chair advised members that the name was chosen to show that the University is in an adaptive phase regarding the learning and teaching agenda and that it is not ‘business as usual’. Whist members agreed with the sentiment behind the name, ‘transforming’ was seen as implying the need for remediation.

Resolution: 7.6 The Academic Committee resolved to endorse the disestablishment of the Griffith Institute

for Higher Education and the establishment of the Centre for Transforming Learning and Teaching, subject to reconsideration of the name of the new entity, effective 6 August 2013, and forward to Council for approval.

8.0 GRIFFITH LAW SCHOOL – 18 MONTH IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORT

8.1 In accordance with the University Reviews Policy, administrative elements are required to

report implementation progress 18 months post review. 8.2 The Review of the Griffith Law School [2011] 18 Month Progress Report (2013/0004013)

was considered by Academic Committee.

Resolution:

8.3 The Academic Committee resolved to recommend the Review of the Griffith Law School [2011] 18 Month Progress Report to Council.

9.0 AQF IMPLEMENTATION: ACADEMIC AWARDS, PROGRAMS, NOMENCLATURE AND

ABBREVIATIONS POLICY

9.1 Members were reminded that the University has until 1 January 2015 to be compliant with the second edition of the AQF. As the University’s 2015 program offerings are determined in December 2013 all existing Griffith programs that are AQF non-compliant in terms of program and award titling need to have compliant titles approved prior to the 2015 brochure production process that commences in December 2013.

9.2 Definitive advice to Groups about the naming of University programs and awards for 2015

is now required from the Academic Committee. The Deputy Academic Registrar attended the meeting to provide an explanation of the required amendments to the Academic Awards, Nomenclature and Abbreviations Policy (2013/0007079) to ensure that from 1 January 2014 all program and award titles of all programs being offered to 2015 commencing students are compliant with the AQF and TEQSA’s interpretation of the AQF.

9.3 In discussing this item, it was requested that the description of a Level 9 Masters

(Extended) under Section 4.1Qualification Type and Level of Award be revised to state Doctor of e.g. Medicine, Physiotherapy, Dentistry to show that the examples are indicative and not definitive.



Higher Education Awards

AQF Level and Qualification Type

Qualification Title Abbreviation

9 Masters (Extended)*

* AQF allows a number of exceptions to the Award Descriptor for the Masters (extended)

Doctor of e.g.

Medicine, Physiotherapy, Dentistry

D

Resolution: 9.4 The Academic Committee resolved to endorse and recommend to the Council the

Academic Awards, Programs, Nomenclature and Abbreviations Policy (2013/0007079), subject to the revision detailed above, for implementation from 1 January 2014 so that the program and award titles of all programs being offered to 2015 commencing students are compliant with the AQF and TEQSA’s interpretation of the AQF.

SECTION B: ACTION UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY

10.0 AQF IMPLEMENTATION: STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS OF DEGREES AWARDED AT GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY AND STUDENT ADMINISTRATION POLICY

10.1 Academic Committee (May 2012) adopted the Australian Qualifications Framework

Implementation Actions and Issues (2012/0007781) which set out a range of implementation tasks. At its 3/2013 meeting Academic Committee received a progress report on AQF implementation outlining in particular strategies to communicate non-compliant programs and accreditation deadlines to academic Groups through the AQF Implementation site and a weekly newsletter. In addition a number of streamlined program proposal templates have been made available to Groups on the AQF Implementation site to facilitate timely approval of compliant programs.

10.2 The University started the preparation of advertising material for 2015 programs on 1 December 2013 and Griffith International already has offers in the marketplace for admission in 2015, as a result it is important that all changes to AQF non-compliant programs are approved by November 2013.

10.3 The Committee noted that the University’s overarching policy about the qualifications it

awards is The Structure and Requirements of Degrees Awarded by Griffith University. Academic Committee at its 5/2012 meeting accepted a number of initial changes to this policy to reflect the Australian Qualification Framework’s qualification levels, types and descriptors.

10.4 The Deputy Academic Registrar attended the meeting to give an overview of the further

revisions required to the Structure and Requirements of Degrees Awarded by Griffith University which have been under discussion by the academic community and were before the Academic Committee for consideration. Members noted that the Student Administration Policy (2013/0006533) is one of the many policies that is guided by The Structure and Requirements of Qualifications Awarded by Griffith University and as a result revisions to this Policy were also before the Committee for its consideration.

10.5 Members were supportive of the revisions proposed to the Student Administration Policy

and requested the following two minor revisions to the Structure and Requirements of Degrees Awarded by Griffith University document:

Section 1 Definitions – replace the word ‘disciplines’ with ‘learning experiences’

Section 11.2 Academic Plan – define a Minor as a minimum of 40CP < 60CP

Resolution:



10.6 The Academic Committee resolve to:

promote to the academic community the imperative to progress to AQF compliance, and thereby ensuring continuity of admission processing;

adopt the Structure and Requirements of Qualifications Awarded by Griffith University (2013/0007080) subject to the further revisions described in 11.5 and;

Student Administration Policy (2013/0006532) for implementation from 1 January, 2014.

11.0 REVISIONS TO ASSESSMENT POLICY, GOVERNANCE OF ASSESSMENT AND ACADEMIC

ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS AND EXAMINATIONS TIMETABLING POLICY AND PROCEDURE 11.1 At its 3/2013 meeting (June), the Learning and Teaching Committee endorsed the

proposed revisions to:

The Governance of Assessment & Academic Achievement Standards (2013/0006509) to align the approval authority for school-based deferred examinations with those specified in the Assessment Policy.

The Assessment Policy (2013/0006524) to reflect the introduction of online assessment applications.

The Examinations and Timetabling Policy (2013/0006523) to reflect a changed Business Process.

Resolution:

11.2 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Learning and Teaching Committee (3/2013), resolved to approve the proposed amendments to the Governance of Assessment and Academic Achievement Standards (2013/0006509); Assessment Policy (2013/0006524), and Examinations Timetabling Policy and Procedures (2013/0006523) for approval. For implementation in Semester 2, 2013.

12.0 REVISIONS TO THE STUDENT CHARTER

12.1 At the 2/2013 meeting the University Assessment Committee considered a number of amendments to the Policy on Student Grievances and Appeals in response to the Ombudsman’s report and recommendations on Complaints Management. The Committee made a number of recommendations for further amendments and referred the revised Policy on Student Grievances and Appeals to the Chair, University Appeals Committee for advice.

12.2 The University Assessment Committee (2/2013 Meeting) referred the Ombudsman’s

recommendation 21: which relates to the Student Charter, to the Learning and Teaching Committee for decision:

GU to amend the Policy to include a statement that: The University is alert to the needs of vulnerable clients. People with particular needs are assisted – for example people who are in any

way disadvantaged by intellectual or physical disability, education, language ability or any other impairment.

12.3 The Learning and Teaching Committee (3/2013), in considering recommendation 21,

agreed that the Student Charter be amended to state both the University’s responsibilities in facilitating the resolution of complaints from students, especially those less likely to be empowered to make a complaint, and students’ responsibility in disclosing all information relevant to their studies at the University. In some cases the act of nondisclosure of a particular need for a student to successfully undertake their studies does not allow the University to make the necessary accommodations for the student. Recognising that a range of complaints arise out of the University not being alert to accommodations needing to be made for students to undertake their studies, Learning and Teaching Committee



recommended that a link be provided in the Student Charter to a Griffith University Disclosure Form that is in development.

Resolution:

12.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Learning and Teaching Committee (3/2012), resolved to approve the proposed amendments to the Student Charter (2013/0006525).

13.0 HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH POLICY

13.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Board of Graduate Research (1/2013, 2/2013 and 4/2013), was asked to consider a number of revisions to the Higher Degree Research Policy (2013/0006268).

13.2 The changes related to:

Section 3.1 Qualifications for Candidature are proposed to explicitly state the standard required for the research component of a masters program in order to be eligible for admission.

Section 3.2 Admission Procedures – PhD/MPhil has been revised to specify the requirements for readmission to an HDR program.

Sections 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 4.11 relating to candidature have been changed to reflect approval requirements for variations to candidature (based on the revised Schedule of Responsibilities).

Section 4.13 Review of Progress PhD/MPhil has been revised to integrate the APR requirement with candidature milestones, with completion of confirmation, mid or early candidature milestone to be deemed as meeting the reporting requirement for that year.

Section 5.1 Submission of Thesis – PhD MPhil has been amended to allow the Dean, GGRS to waive the minimum period of reenrolment where this is not required.

Section 5.2.1 Appointment of Examiners has been amended to ensure that persons with a conflict of interest are not appointed as an examiner by including reference to the Conflict of Interest Guidelines.

Section 5.3 The Examination has been revised to ensure that the confidentiality of theses examinations is maintained by explicitly stating that any member of the examination panel must seek approval of the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School prior to entering into dialogue with any other member of the examination panel.

13.3 A typographical error was identified in the second paragraph in Section 5.3 The

Examination - PhD/MPhil. The sentence should read ‘Any member if of the examination panel wishing to enter into a dialogue with an examiner, a supervisor a candidate or the Chairperson of Examiners, should direct any request to the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School.’

Resolution: 13.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Board of Graduate Research

(1/2013, 2/2013 and 4/2013), resolved to approve the revisions to the Higher Degree Research Policy (2013/0006268), subject to the correction of the typographical error in Section 5.3.



14.0 PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE POLICY REVISIONS

14.1 On the recommendation of the Board of Graduate Research (4/2013), the Academic Committee, was asked to consider a number of changes to the Professional Doctorate Policy (2013/0006269).

14.2 The changes related to:

Sections 5.2.8, 5.2.9, 5.2.10, 5.2.11 relating to candidature have been changed to reflect approval requirements for variations to candidature (based on the revised Schedule of Responsibilities).

Section 5.1.2 Admission Procedures has been revised to specify the requirements for readmission to an HDR program.

Section 5.2.14 Review of Progress has been revised to integrate the APR requirement with candidature milestones, with completion of confirmation, mid or early candidature milestone to be deemed as meeting the reporting requirement for that year.

Section 5.3.2 Appointment of Examiners has been amended to ensure that persons with a conflict of interest are not appointed as an examiner by including reference to the Conflict of Interest Guidelines.

Section 5.3.3 The Examination has been revised to ensure that the confidentiality of theses examinations is maintained by explicitly stating that any member of the examination panel must seek approval of the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School prior to entering into dialogue with any other member of the examination panel.

Resolution:

14.3 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Board of Graduate Research (4/2013), resolved to approve the revised Professional Doctorate Policy as described in document number 2013/0006269.

15.0 REVISED ROLE STATEMENT – HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH CONVENOR

15.1 At the 2/2013 meeting, Professor Sue Berners-Price, Dean Griffith Graduate Research

School gave a presentation on the strategy to increase Higher Degree Research (HDR) student enrolments and completions. A priority area identified under Research Culture – Strategy/Governance was to formally recognise the importance of HDR Convenors.

15.2 The Committee had before it a revised Role Statement Higher Degree Research

Convenor (2013/0006272) which has been amended to better reflect the role of the HDR Convenor.

15.3 Members were supportive of the need to formally recognise the importance of the HDR

Convenors. In discussing the proposed revisions members requested the following additional amendments:

Deletion of all references to the Deputy Dean (Research) position.

Under Section 4.3 With respect to HDR students’ progression o Addition of a dot point relating to the need for students to ensure that they

adhere to current policy relating to their employment conditions o Replace the word ‘monitor’ with ‘coordinate’ in the dot point ‘assist the Head of

Element to monitor coordinate supervisor workloads to ensure that they can engage in regular contact with their students’

Resolution:



15.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Board of Graduate Research (2/2013), resolved to approve the revised Role Statement Higher Degree Research Convenor subject to the further revisions described in 16.3.

16.0 CONSTITUTION OF THE RESEARCH COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF GRADUATE

RESEARCH

16.1 The Research Committee and the Board of Graduate Research were established in 2010 after a review of the Griffith Graduate School recommended that the responsibilities of the former Research and Postgraduate Studies Committee be shared between the two separate committees.

16.2 The 2010 Review of the Academic Committee by Emeritus Professor Andrew Lister noted

that the constitution of the Research Committee already follows the spirit of Recommendation 2 (That Academic Committee and its major subcommittees explicitly align their work with the University’s Strategic Plan and supporting documents by aligning the Committee’s work to the University’s Research Plan) by aligning the Committee’s work to the University’s Research Plan.

16.3 The Review suggested that as both committees evolve they pay appropriate attention to

the monitoring of outcomes against the University’s goals in research and postgraduate studies, as suggested in Recommendation 3 (That Academic Committee and its subcommittees more effectively discharge their assigned roles in quality assurance by paying more attention to the Review-Improve parts of the quality cycle). This role appears explicitly in the constitution of the Research Committee (Function & ii(e)), but not in that of the Board of Graduate Research.

16.4 The Committee noted that in light of AQF and TEQSA, it is essential that the University

pays attention to the Review-Improve parts of the quality cycle for degrees such as the MPhil and DPhil. A revised constitution for the Board of Graduate Studies (2013/0006723) was provided for the consideration of members.

16.5 In reviewing the revised Constitution, members requested that the following further

revisions be made:

Section 6 Introduction to be revised to include the role of monitoring and review of HDR programs.

Section 9 Rights of Audience and Debate – the following positions to be amended as follows: o Director, Information Services (Scholarly Information and Research) or nominee

to be replaced with Pro Vice Chancellor (Information Services) or nominee. o Manager, Higher Degree Research Student Centre or nominee to be replaced

with Academic Registrar or nominee. It was noted that the Constitution would require further amendment when the name for the entity replacing GIHE is determined and approved by University Council.

Resolution: 16.6 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Board of Graduate Research

(3/2013), resolved to approve the revised constitution for the Board of Graduate Research, subject to the inclusion of the further amendments detailed above.

17.0 CCJ NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0005340)

1403 BACHELOR OF CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE/BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

Resolution:



17.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (6 June 2013), resolved to approve the proposal to establish the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Psychology, as detailed in 2013/0005340, for introduction in semester 1 2014.

18.0 QCGU NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005333)

1404 BACHELOR OF MUSICAL THEATRE

Resolution: 18.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (6 June

2013), resolved to approve the proposal to establish the Bachelor of Musical Theatre, as detailed in 2013/0005333, for introduction in Semester 2, 2013 or Semester 1, 2014.

19.0 HSV NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0007071)

MASTER OF REHABILITATION COUNSELLING

Resolution: 19.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Programs Committee (6 June

2013), resolved to approve the proposal to establish the Master of Rehabilitation Counselling (5578), as detailed in 2013/0007071, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

20.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE/NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0005541)

3047, 3048 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 5158, 5159 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


2013), resolved to approve the Graduate Certificate in Business Management (3047, 3048) and the Master of Business Management (5158, 5159) being offered as fully online programs, as detailed in 2013/0007077, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.


3068, 3069 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MARKETING 5226, 5228 MASTER OF MARKETING

Resolution:

21.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (6 June

2013), resolved to approve the proposal to offer the Graduate Certificate Marketing (3068, 3069) and the Master of Marketing (5226, 5228) as fully online programs, as detailed in 2013/0007061, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

22.0 GBS NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0007085)

4164 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING (EXIT POINT ONLY) 5584, 5585 MASTER OF ACCOUNTING 5582 MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING


2013), resolved to approve the proposal to establish the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting (4164), the Master of Accounting (5584, 5585) and the Master of Professional Accounting (5582), as detailed in 2013/0007085, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.


3229 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SUPPLY NETWORK MANAGEMENT



4159 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF SUPPLY NETWORK MANAGEMENT (EXIT POINT ONLY) 5577 MASTER OF SUPPLY NETWORK MANAGEMENT


2013), resolved to approve the proposal to establish the Graduate Certificate in Supply Network Management (3229), the Graduate Diploma of Supply Network Management (4159, exit point only) and the Master of Supply Network Management (5577) being offered as fully online programs, as detailed in 2013/0007060, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

24.0 EDN MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005337)

1340 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION


2013), resolved to approve the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Arts in Education 1340), as detailed in 2013/0005337, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

25.0 ENG MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0006028 & 2013/0006029)

1310, 1311 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING 1320 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH ADVANCED STUDIES


2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee the proposals for changes to the Bachelor of Engineering (1310, 1311) and the Bachelor of Engineering with Advanced Studies (1320), as detailed in 2013/0006028 and 2013/0006029, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

26.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005540)

1289/1290 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HOTEL, TOURISM, EVENT, REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY, SPORT) 1307/1308 GRIFFITH BUSINESS SCHOOL DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAM 1314 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONG KONG)

Resolution: 26.1 The Academic Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Chair Programs

Committee (16 June 2013), resolved to approve the changes to the Bachelor of Business (Hotel, Tourism, Event, Real Estate and Property, Sport) (1289, 1290), the Griffith Business School Double Degrees (1307, 1308) and the Bachelor of Business (Hong Kong) (1314), as contained in 2013/0005540, for implementation in Semester 2, 2013.

27.0 CCJ MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005311)

3152 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE 5189 MASTER OF CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE 5191 MASTER OF CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE WITH HONOURS 3154 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH 5416 MASTER OF FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH

Resolution: 27.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 May

2013), resolved to approve the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3152); Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice (5189); Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice with Honours (5191); Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health (3154); Master of Forensic Mental Health (5416)



and the equivalent OUA programs, as detailed in 2013/0005311, for implementation in Semester 2, 2013.



28.0 ENV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0006021) 5558 MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE


2013), resolved to approve the proposed changes to the Master of Architecture (5558), as detailed in 2013/0006021, for implementation in Semester 2, 2013.

29.0 HSV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0007053)

5169 MASTER OF HUMAN SERVICES 5171 MASTER OF HUMAN SERVICES WITH HONOURS

Resolution: 29.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 May 2013)

(2 May 2013), resolved to approve the proposal for changes to the Master of Human Services (5169) and Master of Human Services with Honours (5171), as detailed in 2013/0007053, for implementation in Semester 1, 2014.

30.0 HSV PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2013/0005794)

5509 MASTER OF MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE WITH HONOURS


2013), resolved to approve the proposal to withdraw the Master of Mental Health Practice with Honours (5509), as detailed in 2013/0005794, for immediate implementation.

31.0 RHS PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2013/0005808) 5271 MASTER OF MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY WITH HONOURS


2013), resolved to approve the proposal to withdraw the Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy with Honours (5271), as detailed in 2013/0005808, for immediate implementation.

32.0 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADMISSION PATHWAYS – PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (ACADEMIC)

32.1 In November 2011, Academic Committee resolved to: Approve the use of the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic and the following admission scores for the purpose of assessing English language admission requirements from Semester 2, 2012 for all programs other than those listed as exempt. - IELTS 6.0 set at PTE 54 (Pearson recommended in the range of 50-57) - IELTS 6.5 set at PTE 61 (Pearson recommended in the range of 58-65) - IELTS 7.0 set at PTE 68 (Pearson recommended in the range of 65-73).

32.2 In October 2012, the Senior Admissions Manager sought approval of PTE sub-scores

that are equivalent to Griffith’s established IELTS scores and sub-score levels as follows: - IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each subtest) map to:

PTE (Academic) 54 overall (minimum 46 in all Communicative Skills) - IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each subtest) map to:

PTE (Academic) 61 overall (minimum 54 in all Communicative Skills) - IELTS 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each subtest) was mapped to:

PTE (Academic) 68 overall (minimum 60 in all Communicative Skills)

32.3 At its October 2012 meeting Programs Committee commented and/or noted:



- Concern was expressed that a number of Universities listed in the UAC schedule appear to set higher PTE standards than Griffith across the 3 levels stated above, namely ANU, Macquarie, Southern Cross, University of Canberra, UNSW, Newcastle, Wollongong. Others appear to be comparable with Griffith’s proposed levels, namely ACU, Charles Sturt, and the University of Sydney. UWS doesn’t recognise PTE at all and UNE indicates “under review”. CQU sets lower standards than Griffith.

- It was agreed to refer this item back to the Internationalisation Advisory Committee for further consideration and advice back to Programs Committee.

32.4 Internationalisation Advisory Committee (IAC) considered this item at its 1/2013 meeting

where it was noted that the PTE is relatively new test at Griffith and involves approximately 10 students. The IAC agreed to monitor the use of the PTE and to endorse the scores listed in the UAC schedule for Griffith University.

Resolution: 32.5 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Programs Committee (3/2013),

resolved to approve the adoption of the Pearson Test of English (Academic) sub-scores as described in paragraph 33.2 above.

SECTION C: RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS TO OTHER COMMITTEES

Nil.

SECTION D: MATTERS NOTED, CONSIDERED OR REMAINING UNDER DISCUSSION

33.0 MID YEAR ADMISIONS ROUND REPORT 33.1 The report Outcomes of 2013 Mid-Year Domestic Undergraduate & Postgraduate

Admissions Rounds was noted.

34.0 HIGHER EDUCATION STANDARDS PANEL COMMUNIQUE NUMBER 8 – MAY 2013

34.1 The Higher Education Standards Panel Communique Number 8 was noted.

35.0 TEQSA UPDATE - JULY 2013

35.1 The TEQSA Update for July 2013 was noted.

36.0 VICE CHANCELLOR’S FORUM AND QUESTION TIME

36.1 As the Vice Chancellor was unable to attend the meeting there was no verbal report.

37.0 CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT

37.1 The Chair gave a verbal report on the following:

The Chair acknowledged the amount of extra work being undertaken by University staff in order to comply with AQF and TEQSA requirements.

The University has welcomed the Government’s review aimed at reducing the red tape burden on universities. Griffith has recently submitted their response to the review.

The Chair recently attended the Senior Staff Forum of the Innovative Research Universities. Mr Alan Tudge, Chair of the Coalition Online Higher Education was a guest speaker (via videolink) and gave an interesting insight into the impact of digital technology for the Tertiary Sector under a Coalition Government.



The University’s English Language Enhancement Strategy to date has focussed on undergraduate students. The English Language Working Party is exploring how to expand this strategy to postgraduate students. A paper detailing how the strategy will be expanded will be considered at a future meeting of the Academic Committee.

. 38.0 REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE ACADEMIC COMMITTEE AND OTHER

COMMITTEES

38.1 The minutes and/or action sheets of the following Committees were noted:

a) Board of Graduate Research (2/2013, 3/2013) b) Research Committee (3/2013) c) Internationalisation Advisory Committee (1/2013)

39.0 OTHER BUSINESS Nil. 40.0 2013 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES

40.1 Members noted the remaining meeting dates for 2013.

5 September 14 November

N54_2.02 & 2.01 - Nathan N54_2.02 & 2.01 - Nathan

Minutes confirmed by: _________________________ Professor Sue Spence, Chair 5 September 2013

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