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ATTENDANCE

Members Professor Dharmendra Sharma (Chair) Mr Bede Foundling Professor Diane Gibson Professor Xu Huang Associate Professor Michael Jasper

Professor Nicholas Klomp Assistant Professor Abu Mollik Professor Geoff Riordan Professor Simon Ridings Assistant Professor Jackson Thomas Mr Bede Foundling Ms Natasha Shahidullah Invited Observers

Dr Philip Brown

Associate Professor Michele Fleming Associate Professor Elisa Martinez-Marroquin In Attendance Professor Marie Carroll (Chair, Academic Board Review Panel) Ms Melissa Hankinson Mr Mark Thompson Ms Kirsten Zinner (Secretary)

ACADEMIC BOARD PRESENTATION SERIES

Dr Philip Brown, CEO & Academic Director of the University of Canberra College “The University of Canberra College and its Academic Governance”

Dr Brown provided an informative presentation on the recent operational developments at the University of

Canberra (UC) College, which included the partial sale of the of the College to Navitas. A description of the

management, and governance structure was provided, and the forms of service that UC and Navitas provide to

the College, products and services that the College provide, teaching and learning quality assurance, and UC

College’s market and marketing strategy.

PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS AND REPORTS

1 Welcome

The Chair of the Academic Board acknowledged the Ngunnawal people who are the traditional custodians of the land on which the main campus of the University is sited, and paid respect to the Elders of the Ngunnawal Nation both past and present.

ACADEMIC BOARD

MINUTES OF MEETING 2015/4

held at 2:30 pm on 6 July 2015 in the Council Room

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Apologies

Apologies were received from Professor Stephen Parker, Professor Lyndon Anderson, Assistant Professor Ashraf Ghanem, Associate Professor Katja Mikhailovick Professor Iwona Miliszewska, Professor Lawrence Pratchett, Professor Ali Quazi, Professor Matthew Ricketson, Professor Geoff Riordan and Professor Frances Shannon.

2 Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

3 Confirmation of the Agenda

The agenda was confirmed.

4 Confirmation of the Minutes

Resolution AB 2015/4/1 Academic Board resolved to confirm the minutes of Academic Board meeting 2015/3 held on 11 May 2015, as an accurate record subject to a minor amendment to the table of members present.

5 Matters Arising from the Minutes

The Academic Board Action List was reviewed, with actions in progress and those completed noted. The Chair thanked Professor Klomp for his response to the query regarding the student drop-out rate. The Board were advised the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) investigated this in collaboration with Student Administration and Planning (SAP), and concluded that the comment was referring to a weekly enrolment snapshot report that is provided by SAP prior to census date, which noted the drop in EFTSL in the early weeks leading up to census date. This is typical student behaviour at that time of year. There is no evidence to suggest that pre-census attrition rates are significantly different from previous years, although this will continue to be monitored.

6 Report from the Chair of Academic Board

The Chair extended congratulations to the nine researchers from the Institute for Applied Ecology whose work was published in the Nature magazine early July. The title of the cover article was “Sex reversal triggers the rapid transition from genetic to temperature-dependent sex”. The body of work was produced by the team, led by post-doctoral fellow Dr Clare Holleley.

Congratulations were also extended to all staff who were who were recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Associate Professor Katja Mikhailovick and Professor Barbara Pamphilon who won three million dollars in research funding for improving opportunities for women in Papua New Guinea, which was noted to be a great success.

7 Report from the Acting Vice-Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor’s Report was noted as read. The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Frances Shannon advised the Board the public forum on the use and growth of the campus was well attended. Resolution AB 2015/4/2 Academic Board resolved to note the content of the Vice-Chancellor’s report dated February 2015, and the additional information provided by the Acting Vice-Chancellor at the meeting.

8 Question Time

There were no questions.

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PART 2 - STRATEGIC ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RESOLUTION 2.1 TEQSA Renewal of Registration – Progress Report

Matter from the Vice-President Operations

The University submitted the renewal of registration application with supporting documentation to TEQSA on 30 April 2015. TEQSA has acknowledged receipt of the University’s submission of evidence and advised that there are a number of other Universities also in the process of re-registration.

As a result, substantive assessment of the evidence is unlikely to commence until July. TEQSA has also advised that there will likely be a day-only site visit and they will confirm this date in due course. Discussion There was no discussion. Resolution AB 2015/4/3 Academic Board resolved to note the TEQSA Renewal of Registration Progress Report.

2.2

Assessment Policy & Procedures Matter from the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) Currently there is no defined process for extensions and late submissions at the University, other than that mentioned within the Reservists and Emergency Volunteers Special Consideration Policy, which relates to a specific cohort group. Faculties currently have their own processes, which may also differ by discipline as well as by course. During November and December 2014 an external Policy Audit was undertaken to consider areas relating to assessment practice, student grievances, academic progression and appeals. The final report made several recommendations to change practice and policy at the University, which were endorsed at the University Education Committee on 4 March 2015. Specifically, it was recommended that the University have a position on late submissions and acceptable extensions, and clear processes about submission of medical and other relevant certificates.

The audit also noted that there was not a University position on the use of social media in assessment. It was agreed that information should be included within the Assessment Policy and Procedures to provide guidance to staff on their use of social media.

The policy has been revised to include a defined process for extensions and late submissions, as well as including an overview of the use of social medial in teaching and learning activities. Information to provide advice for academics dint eh design of learning materials and assessment tasks utilsing social media will be developed by Teaching and Learning for incorporation into the learning management system/s. Additionally, Faculties further requested that the fields suggested in the text be included in unit outlines from semester 2, 2015 to ensure staff include information on social media use within their unit/area. The document has been produced with input from all faculties, staff within Student Administration and Planning, Student Engagement and Teaching and Learning. It is proposed that on approval of the policy and procedures, and following communications of the new process (to be managed by Teaching and Learning), that it be incorporated from August 2015 for all teaching periods and across the University. It was endorsed by the University Education Committee (UEC) at meeting 2015/4 held on 10 June 2015.

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Discussion

Clarified wording around late submissions in point 9.17.39 and correction to the example was recommended to ensure the intent of the process would not be misinterpreted. It was suggested to change the word ‘awarded’ to ‘available’.

Amendment to the 9.17.4 was recommended to ensure the process regarding submissions for assignment extensions for students who have a current Reasonable Adjustment Plans accurately reflected current process and that it aligned with the policy.

The Board were advised the policy will be approved with effect the date of the meeting, however implementation would commence with effect from semester 2, 2015.

Resolution AB 2015/4/4 Academic Board resolved to: (a) approve the amendments to the Assessment Policy with effect from 6 July subject to additional

minor amendment to be approved by the Chair of Academic Board prior to release; (b) note the revised Procedures were approved by the University Education Committee on 10 June

2015; (c) note the proposed timeframes for implementation of the extenuating circumstances section; (d) note that additional sections relating to social media will be included within unit outlines; and (e) rescind the Reservists and Emergency Volunteers Special Consideration Policy.

2.3

Work Integrated Learning Policy Matter from the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)

The WIL Policy was approved in-principle by Academic Board at meeting 2015/2 held on 23 March 2015, with a recommendation for additional amendments. Amendments requested were: to include a section on health clinical placements and to determine which elements of central support sit where, and to reflect this in the policy and procedures. Further consultation was conducted to facilitate the amendment process, which included consultation with Faculty staff, including ADE’s, Course Conveners and Unit Conveners, Teaching and Learning staff, Student Engagement staff and Student Administration and Planning staff.

The Board were advised that the issues relating to insurance would be addressed separately to the policy. A query was raised at Academic Board meeting on 23 March 2015 regarding insurance and internships, which has been followed up with the Legal Office. The University does have a volunteer internship program however there is a need to be cautious about how far to stretch this, and the University is responsible under the Fair Work Act.

The Board were advised that a report on the Quality Assurance of Work Integrated Learning Programme in Thailand would be submitted to the University Education Committee meeting 2015/4, scheduled for 5 August, and would then be submitted to Academic Board for noting.

Discussion

The Board were supportive of the updated version, noting that there is a broader discussion regarding WIL, graduate outcomes and how the University can regain position in the market.

It was noted that the withheld grade descriptor specifically for professional practice placements would be submitted to UEC meeting 2015/4.

It was noted that there are special contracts for special cohorts (some are paid and some are not), the rationale being that one model does not fit all forms of WIL. The Board were advised the University has a framework upon which contracts are developed to reflect the form of WIL. WIL is supported within the context of study abroad but note that Third Party Providers are excluded in the wording.

Resolution AB 2015/4/5 Academic Board resolved to: (a) approve the Work Integrated Learning Policy with effect from 6 July 2015, and (b) note the Procedures were approved by the University Education Committee at its meeting 2015/1

held on 4 March 2015.

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2.4 New Course: Graduate Certificate in Government Informatics Matter from the Faculty of Business, Government & Law The faculty placed a tender to teach the ICT Graduate Program (ICTGP) for the Australian Public Service (APS) in 2014. In order to have a product to tender, the faculty set up a new award under the Graduate Certificate in Business Informatics called the Graduate Certificate Advanced Business Informatics, and re-purposed a 12 credit point unit. The faculty won this tender, and now have some 30 students selected from over 700 applications in 11 agencies enrolled and studying the year-long course. 55 places are already established for 2016. To accommodate the specific workplace based nature of the contract this proposal is to set up a new course called Graduate Certificate in Government Informatics and a new 12cp unit specifically for this cohort/purpose. This is an example of an innovative course, which is a year-long program of education and work that develops professional ICT practitioners in the Australian public sector. The course is based in the linking of theoretical concepts to a range of informatics and professional activity in a government workplace. Students research, reflect on and use theory appropriate to their workplace practice; they critique theory in terms of their workplace experiences. The course design comprises practice-based and project-based learning, which are forms of education core to UC’s strategy. Discussion

The 12 credit point unit is compliant with policy.

A query was raised regarding the course documentation and the requirement for it to clearly demonstrate the AQF level 8 requirements.

Resolution AB 2015/4/6 Academic Board resolved to: (a) accredit, on behalf of Council (under Resolution C32/3 (d)), the following new course (to be

implemented for flex period 8, 2015) subject to provision of information relating to the demonstration of AQF level 8 requirements: Faculty of Business, Government & Law

Graduate Certificate in Government Informatics (leading to the new award of Graduate Certificate in Government Informatics) (GC GovtInformatics)

(b) recommend to Council that the following award be added to the University of Canberra Courses &

Awards (Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates) Rules 2013:

Graduate Certificate in Government Informatics (GC GovtInformatics)

Action AB 11

Assistant Professor Scott Pearsall to provide a narrative to the Chair of Academic regarding academic compliance with level 8 AQF requirements, out of session.

2.5 New Course Offerings: Bachelor of Contemporary Music Practice & Bachelor of Games & Interactive

Design – TAFE Queensland Gold Coast Matter from the Faculty of Arts & Design

The Faculty of Arts and Design propose the creation of two new course offerings for existing UC courses in an extension of the partnership with TAFE Queensland, at the Gold Coast Campus. These new course offerings were proposed to commence to in 2016, to be delivered at the TAFE Queensland Gold Coast campus. There were no changes to course particulars proposed. The Board were advised of a typographical error regarding the IELTS, which should read 6.0. This partnership complements an already existing successful partnership. The campus is new with excellent facilities, which has been physically inspected. Three diplomas feed into both degrees, respectively.

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Discussion

It was noted that this was an inspiring development for the University, and the faculty were commended accordingly.

There is no external accreditation requirement for these courses. Resolution AB 2015/4/7 Academic Board resolved to: (a) approve the following course offerings:

Faculty of Arts and Design – TAFE Queensland, Gold Coast Campus

Undergraduate degree course in Contemporary Music Practice [306JA] (leading to the award of Bachelor of Contemporary Music Practice)

Undergraduate degree course in Games and Interactive Design [307JA] (leading to the award Bachelor of Games and Interactive Design)

PART 3 - STRATEGIC ITEMS FOR RESOLUTION WITHOUT DISCUSSION

3.1

3.1.1

3.1.2

Report on the Exercise of Delegation by the Chair Matter from the Academic Board Academic IELTS Changes: Education Suite Matter from Faculty of Education, Science, Technology & Mathematics

Resolution AB 2015/4/8 Academic Board resolved to note and endorse the actions of the Chair acting on behalf of the Board (under resolution AB 10/3/6) to approve changes to the assumed knowledge requirements of the following courses: Faculty of Education, Science, Technology and Mathematics

Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor of Software Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering

Master of Information Technology and Systems Granting of Awards: Rescind Grant & Conferral & Grant Alternative Award Matter from Academic Board The students detailed below had incorrect awards conferred for their degree at the Conferral Ceremonies in March/April 2015. This occurred as a result of the students identifying for completion after the deadline date and not stipulating which stream of the award they wished to confer. Resolution AB 2015/4/9 Academic Board resolved to note and endorse the actions of the Chair acting on behalf of the Board (under resolution AB 10/3/6) to: (a) exercise the Board’s authority under the University of Canberra Conferring of Award Rules

2013 and rescinded the grant of the Bachelor of Commerce awarded to Sui Ping WU (3077748) and the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) awarded to Wing Kei Kwok (3071564);

(b) and exercise the Board’s authority under Rule 7(1) of the University of Canberra Conferring of Awards Rules 2013 and certify that the award of Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) be granted to Sui Ping WU (3077748) and the Bachelor of Commerce (Business Management) be granted to Wing Kei Kwok (3071564), who were recommended by an appropriate authority as having satisfied the academic requirements of their course of study, subject to their compliance with the Statutes and Rules of the University; and

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3.1.3

asked Council to: (c) exercise its authority under the University of Canberra Conferring of Awards Rules 2013 and

rescind its decision to admit Sui Ping WU (3077748) to the award of Bachelor of Commerce and Wing Kei Kwok (3071564) to the award of Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting); and

(d) exercise its authority under Rule 7(2) of the University of Canberra Conferring of Awards Rules 2013 and admit Sui Ping WU (3077748) to the award of Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and Wing Kei Kwok (3071564) to the award of Bachelor of Commerce (Business Management).

[Conferred in absentia at Council meeting 171 on 26 June 2015].

Granting of Awards: Offshore Students, Royal Institute of Management, Bhutan Matter from Academic Board The next convocation to be held in Bhutan was scheduled for Monday 10 August 2015. Due to arrangements with the offshore provider, the above listed offshore (Royal Institution of Management, Bhutan) Faculty of Business, Government & Law students require conferral in June 2015). Resolution AB 2015/4/10 Academic Board resolved to note and endorse the actions of the Chair acting on behalf of the Board (under Resolution AB99/2/8(b)) to: (a) exercise Academic Board’s authority under Rule 7(1) of the University of Canberra

Conferring of Award Rules 2013 and grant the award to the below noted students who have been certified as having satisfied the academic requirements of their course of study, subject to their compliance with the Statues and Rules of the University; and

(b) ask Council to exercise its authority under Rule 7(2) of the University of Canberra Conferring of Awards Rules 2013 and admit the students listed below to the awards listed so that the awards can be conferred in absentia at the Council meeting on 26 June 2015;

Student Name ID Award and Course Code

Sonam Yangdol Rabgye 3121287 737AC Master of Public Administration

Bal Bahadurdr Rai 3122384 737AC Master of Public Administration

Choki Dorji 3122419 737AC Master of Public Administration

Lobzang Rinzin Yargay 3120935 737AC Master of Public Administration

Ugyen Tenzin 3123211 737AC Master of Public Administration

Namgay 3122443 737AC Master of Public Administration

Tashi 3122463 737AC Master of Public Administration

Kunzang Tenzin 3122596 737AC Master of Public Administration

Tulsi Prasad Sharma 3123100 737AC Master of Public Administration

Chokey Wangchuk 3123106 737AC Master of Public Administration

Tsheringla Wangchuk 3122479 737AC Master of Public Administration

Yonten Pelzang 3122516 737AC Master of Public Administration

Udhim Subba 3122515 734AB Master of Management

Lhawang Norbu 3122440 734AB Master of Management

Tashi Tenzin 3123089 734AB Master of Management

Norzang 3111543 734AB Master of Management

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Student Name ID Award and Course Code

Sharmila Nirola 3118352 723AL Master of Business Administration

Udaya Sharma 3118353 723AL Master of Business Administration

Karma Yanka 3123096 723AL Master of Business Administration

Namgyel Dema 3087043 723AL Master of Business Administration

Pari Chhetri 3122452 723AL Master of Business Administration

Shrowan Pradhan 3122454 723AL Master of Business Administration

Meera Mongar 3122324 723AL Master of Business Administration

Esther Karki 3122423 723AL Master of Business Administration

Ghana Shyam Tamang 3122428 723AL Master of Business Administration

Gopilal Powdel 3122430 723AL Master of Business Administration

Namgay Tenzin 3121264 723AL Master of Business Administration

Num Num Choden 3121272 723AL Master of Business Administration

Sonam Lhadon 3120915 723AL Master of Business Administration

Yeshey 3121276 723AL Master of Business Administration

Tobgay Sonam Namgyal 3087083 723AL Master of Business Administration

Rinzin 3121293 723AL Master of Business Administration

[Conferred in absentia at Council meeting 171 on 26 June 2015]

Granting of Awards: Doctor of Philosophy

Resolution AB 2015/4/11 Academic Board resolved to note and endorse the actions of the Chair acting on behalf of the Board (under Resolution AB99/2/8(b)) who:

(a) exercised the Board’s authority under Rule 7(1) of the University of Canberra Conferring of

Awards Rules 2013 and grant the awards detailed to the below listed students who have been certified as having satisfied the academic requirements of their course of study, subject to their compliance with the Statues and Rules of the University; and ask Council to

(b) exercise its authority under Rule 7 (2) of the University of Canberra Conferring of Awards Rules 2013 and admit the following students to the award detailed so that the awards can be conferred in absentia at this Council meeting:

Student Name ID Award and Course Code

Elliot COOPER 116088 PhD (Communication) (246AA)

Sheikh Md Rabiul ISLAM

3079213 PhD (Information Sciences & Engineering) (235AA)

Chamani MARASINGHE WADIGE

3059310 PhD (Applied Science) (232AA)

Phuoc NGUYEN 3031170 PhD (Information Sciences & Engineering) (235AA)

WIKE WIKE 3079213 Doctor of Public Administration (324AA)

[Conferred in absentia at Council meeting 171 on 26 June 2015].

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3.2 3.2.1

3.2.2

Faculty of Arts & Design: Course Matters Approval of Course Components: Course Revisions Resolution AB 2015/4/12 Academic Board resolved to approve the following Faculty of Arts & Design course revisions with effect from semester 1, 2016 unless otherwise noted: 1 206JA Bachelor of Design [Revision of structure and units offered] 2 288JA Bachelor of Industrial Design [Revision of structure and units offered, noting it applies to

students currently enrolled and future enrolments from semester 1, 2016] 3 289JA Bachelor of Interior Architecture [Revision of structure and units offered] 4 290JA Bachelor of Landscape Design [[Revision of structure and units offered] 5 793AA/7 Bachelor of Arts in International Studies [Revisions to units and learning outcomes] 6 984AA Bachelor of Writing [Revisions to structure, unis, and alignment of learning outcomes to

new graduate attributes] 7 429AB.1 Bachelor of Arts (LIFE) Hong Kong [Revisions to admission requirements for articulations,

which necessitates the inclusion of an introductory level journalism unit. 5565 Introduction to Journalism replaces 7545 Risk Crisis and Communication with effect from September 2016

Approval of Course Components: Majors and Minors

Resolution AB 2015/4/13 Academic Board resolved to approve the following new and revised majors and minors to be implemented with effect from semester 1, 2015 unless otherwise noted: New Unit Sets (Majors/Minors)

This unit set is part of the course revision for 288JA Bachelor of Industrial Design. 1 New Major in Industrial Design (Restricted) (18 credit points)

This unit set is part of the course revision for 289JA Bachelor of Interior Architecture. 2 New Major in Interior Architecture (Restricted) (18 credit points)

These unit sets are part of the course revision for 290JA Bachelor of Landscape Design and 288JA Bachelor of Industrial Design. 3 New Major in Design (Restricted) (18 credit points)

This unit set is part of the course revision for 290JA Bachelor of Landscape Design 4 New Major in Landscape Architecture (Restricted) (18 credit points)

These unit sets are part of the course revision for 206JA Bachelor of Design 5 New Major in Design (Studio) (18 credit points) 6 New Major in Design Environments (18 credit points) 7 New Major in Design Communications (18 credit points) 8 New Major in Design Strategies (18 credit points)

Revised Unit Sets (Majors/Minors)

The below listed minor is associated with 215JA Bachelor of Heritage, Museums and Conservation [to apply to new enrolments from Semester 2 2015], and provides more flexibility in choice for students. 1 MN0164 : Minor in Conservation Science

The below listed major is associated with the revision to 793AA/7 Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and associated double degrees [to apply from new enrolments from Semester 1 2016], which includes removal of some units and addition of others and the introduction of a new unit 1 0240 Major in International Studies (Restricted) (24cp)

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The below listed units are associated with 984AA Bachelor of Writing [to apply for new enrolments from Semester 1 2016] 1 Revised Major in Literary Studies (MJ0084) [Revision is the addition of a new unit] 2 Revised Minor in Creative Writing (MN0032) [Revision includes change to structure and

update of units themselves] 3 Revised Minor in Literary Studies (MN0066) [Revision includes change to structure and update

of units themselves]

Approval of Course Components: Units Resolution AB 2015/4/14 Academic Board resolved to approve the following new units and units being reopened to be implemented with effect from semester 1, 2016 unless otherwise noted.

New units as part of the course revision for Bachelor of Industrial Design [288JA], Bachelor of Interior Architecture [289J], Bachelor of Landscape Design 290JA and Bachelor of Design 206JA 1 New Unit Design Studio 3 - 3 cp, Level 2 2 New Unit Design Studio 4 - 3 cp, Level 2 3 New Unit Design Studio 5 - 3 cp, Level 3

These units are part of the course revision for 290JA Bachelor of Landscape Design 1 New Unit Graduation Studio (Landscape) - 6 cp, Level 3 2 New Unit Landscape Documentation - 3 cp Level 3 3 New Unit Landscape Practice and Ethics - 3 cp Level 3

New units as part of the course revision for 288JA Bachelor of Industrial Design 1 New Unit 3D Digital Design 1 - 3 cp Level 2 2 New Unit 3D Digital Design 2 - 3 cp Level 2 3 New Unit 3D Digital Design 3 - 3 cp, Level 3

This unit is part of the Unit Set revision 0240 Major in International Studies (Restricted) (24cp). 1 New Unit Advanced Topics in International Studies – 3cp Level 3

These units are part of the course revision 984AA Bachelor of Writing. 2 New Unit Research and Practice 3cp Level 2 3 New Unit Writing Narrative Nonfiction 3cp Level 2 4 New Unit Aliens, Dragons, Monsters, Me: Writing Genre 3cp Level 2 5 New Unit Revision/Editing 3cp Level 3 6 New Unit Screenwriting for Television 3cp Level 3 7 New Unit Literary Studies: Popular Fiction 3cp Level 1

Resolution AB 2015/4/15 Academic Board resolved to note the following unit closures as approved by the Faculty Board:

1 8969 Studio 3 2 8970 Studio 4 3 8971 Studio 5 4 8963 Landscape Documentation 5 8962 Landscape Research Studio 2

Resolution AB 2015/4/16 Academic Board resolved to note the following unit revision as approved by the Faculty Board, to take effect from semester 2, 2015:

9287 Packaging Design and Environmental Graphics [Removal of a learning outcome relating to

studio photography as this is not an industry requirement].

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3.3

3.3.1

3.3.2

Faculty of Business, Government & Law: Course Matters Matter from the Chair of Academic Board IELTS Entry Level for Higher Degree by Research Students

The Faculty of Business, Government and Law (BGL) recently identified that due to certain historical accidents, there is a difference between expected IELTS-entry levels for PhD students in comparison to the Masters by Research and Professional Doctorate IELTS level. This memo proposes that there should be a consistent IELTS-entry level of 6.5 for all students.

BGL currently has different entry-level requirements in relation to expected IELTS-entry levels for HDR programmes: for a PhD, the university requires 6.5 in IELTS, while we require a 7 for Masters by Research for a Professional Doctorate.

The background to this issue is complex. On 19 March 2012, Academic Board endorsed a change to IELTS in all HDR programmes in BGL to 7, with no band score below 6.5. However, the faculty understanding is that this proposal was subsequently withdrawn, but not all paperwork was corrected. In practice, the faculty has been using 6.5 for most HDR entries, but we seek to correct this inconsistency.

There is, for example, further inconsistency between website information about IELTS-levels on the BGL website and university information about IELTS. We will ensure that this is made consistent.

This issue recently emerged in relation to a proposed Australia Award candidate who was seeking to complete a Professional Doctorate, with an IELTS-score of 6.5. In this instance, the DCV-R granted an exemption to the student.

As part of a broader set of changes in the HDR programme, the IELTS-level has been discussed in Faculty with the Dean, the Faculty Executive and the HDR committee. All committees and the Dean of BGL support consistency of entry standards for IELTS, and thus, requiring an IELTS of 6.5 for all HDR programmes in BGL. This will also bring us into line with other faculties in the university.

Resolution AB 2015/4/17 Academic Board resolved to approve amended text to read “To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS or equivalent of 7.0 with no band score below 6.5” in all relevant BGL HDR courses.”

Approval of Course Components: Units The School of Information Systems and Accounting has revised the learning outcomes and syllabi of all accounting, banking and finance units taught by the School. The purpose of the revision was to:

Update the units for developments in the discipline since the units were last revised.

Remove generic skill learning outcomes from the learning outcomes as these are now addressed through the University’s policy on generic skills and graduate attributes

Examine the constructive alignment for each unit to ensure each unit is effectively aligned with pre-requisites and subsequent units for which it is a pre-requisite

Apply the Australian Business Deans’ Council’s learning standards for accounting and finance disciplines

Ensure that units that are part of awards covered by the Australian qualifications framework were at an appropriate standard for the level of award

Ensure that the units comply with the course accreditation for each award to which they contributed. Advice has been received that these changes are acceptable to the accreditation team of the professional accounting bodies.

Resolution AB 2015/4/18 Academic Board resolved to note the following new units and units being reopened to be implemented with effect from semester 2, 2015 unless otherwise noted.

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1 5617 Accounting for managers 2 6221 Accounting for managers G 3 6360 Accounting systems and practices 4 6222 Accounting systems and practices G 5 6375 Management accounting 6 6395 Advanced management accounting 7 6253 Management accounting PG 8 6391 Company accounting 9 6227 Company accounting PG 10 6398 Auditing 11 6223 Auditing PG 12 6399 Contemporary issues in accounting 13 6228 Contemporary issues in accounting PG 14 6402 Credit and lending decisions 15 6412 Managing financial services firms 16 6392 Business finance 17 6224 Business finance PG 18 6386 Financial Institutions and Markets 19 6378 Investments 20 6409 International Financial Management 21 6416 Professional accounting

[Revisions to syllabus and learning outcomes]

3.4 3.4.1

3.4.2

Faculty of Education, Science, Technology & Mathematics: Course Matters Approval of Course Components: Course Revisions

Resolution AB 2015/4/19 Academic Board resolved to approve the following course requirements (Determination of

Course Particulars) to take effect from semester 2, 2015.

Graduate Certificate course in Statistics (179JA) (leading to award of Graduate Certificate in Statistics).

Graduate Diploma in Statistics (839AA) (leading to award of Graduate Diploma in Statistics)

Master of teaching (246JA) (leading to award of Master of Teaching with an exit award of Graduate Diploma in Education).

Approval of Course Components: Unit Revisions

In March 2015 the Faculty of ESTeM won a tender to offer a Graduate Certificate in Statistics to management staff at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The tender documents require the creation of four new units with syllabus and learning outcomes required by the ABS. The four units are:

Statistics for Managers G

Elementary Analytical Methods G

Elementary Survey Design G

Statistical Quality Management G

The Graduate Diploma in Statistics has also been amended to show a clear articulation between both courses.

Resolution AB 2015/4/20 Academic Board resolved to note the following new units, unit revisions and unit transfers approved at Faculty Board to take effect from Winter Term and semester 2, 2015: 1 Revised unit description, learning outcomes, assumed knowledge, class contact and pre-requisite for

Secondary Teaching Studies 3 (WT) (7480) 2 Revised pre-requisites for Introduction to DSP (8226) 3 Revised pre-requisites for Mobile Technologies G (9076)

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3.4.4

3.4.5

4 Revised pre-requisites for Mobile Technologies (8878) 5 Revised pre-requisites for Signals and Systems (8235) 6 Revised pre-requisites for Software Technology 1 (4483) 7 Revised pre-requisites for Web Design and Programming G (6691) 8 Revised pre-requisites for Web Design and Programming (7175)

Resolution AB 2015/4/21 Academic Board resolved to note the following unit transfers approved at Faculty Board:

Approval of Course Components: Unit Transfer The Faculty of Health requested from the Faculty of ESTeM, official transfer of two units for their Masters of Counselling course - 7782 Supervision Theory and Practice and 7783 Supervision Field Experience. As these units are no longer used within ESTeM and their transfer will not impact on any current ESTeM courses, the transfer of ownership has been endorsed by Faculty Board. Resolution AB 2015/4/22 Academic Board resolved to approve the following unit transfers endorsed by Faculty Board:

7782 Supervision Theory and Practice

7783 Supervision Field Experience

Course Closures

Resolution AB 2015/4/23 Academic Board resolved to to recommend to Council the closure of the following courses after appropriate teach-out, noting that unless otherwise specified all courses listed have previously been suspended for new enrolments and a decision has been made at the Faculty level not to reopen the courses:

Master of Information Technology in Mainframe Computing (Advanced) (974AA.2) (last offered 2012)

Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Biology (365AE.5) (last offered 2013)

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood/Primary/Secondary Teaching Conversion (856AA.1) (last offered 2013)

Shared Scholarly Plan 2014 & 2015

To comply with the recommendations of the Annual Contract Management Reviews for Third Party Providers (TPP), the Faculty of ESTeM drafted a Shared Scholarly Practice Plan for 2014 and 2015. Resolution AB 2015/4/24 Academic Board resolved to note the TPP Shared Scholarly Plans 2014 and 2015.

3.5

3.5.1

Faculty of Health: Course Matters Approval of Course Components: Course Revisions This course is currently accepting admissions from students who have completed a two-year (HK) Associate Degree or (HK) Higher Diploma or equivalent qualifications at Hong Kong Qualification Framework Level, as well as completion of the Introduction to Psychology unit or equivalent. Alteration in credit arrangements from students having to have completed a two-year Associate Degree or Higher Diploma in Guidance and Counselling at Lingnan University, Hong Kong, will receive credit for open electives in this course (24cp), to the same qualification being accepted from any institution. Resolution AB 2015/4/25 Academic Board resolved to approve the following course revisions to take effect from semester 2, 2015.

Confirmed

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Counselling (life Hong Kong) 294JA [with effect from semester 2, 2015] [Alteration in admission requirements and credit arrangements]

Master of Clinical Psychology 742AA/1 [with effect from 2016 entry] [Alteration in duration of the course to a standard of four semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum completion period of 8 semesters over 4 years from commencement of the program].

3.6 Student Grievance Report Matter from the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) The Student Grievance Report provides details of formal grievances, and appeals against formal grievance determinations, lodged by University of Canberra students during the period 1 January to 31 December 2014. Resolution AB 2015/4/26 Academic Board resolved to note the 2014 Student Grievance Report.

PART 4 - MATTERS FOR NOTING

4.1 Minutes of Academic Board Committees

4.1.1 Standing Committees

University Education Committee o 2015/1 (4 March 2015) o 2015/2 (16 April 2015) o 2014/5 (15 October 2014) o 2014/6 (3 December 2014)

University Research Committee o 2015/2 (16 April 2015)

4.1.2 Faculty Boards

ESTeM 17 April 2015 & 27 March 2015

Health 25 February 2015

Next Meeting Academic Board meeting is scheduled for 14 September 2014 at 2:30 pm in the Council Room.

The Chair closed the meeting at 4:30 pm.