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GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

NOTICE OF MEETING

A meeting of the Academic Committee of the Griffith University Council will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, 19 November 2015 in Council Chambers, Room 2.02, Bray Centre (N54), Nathan campus. Apologies may be recorded by telephoning Donna Kalaentzis, Academic Services on 373 57879.

DISTRIBUTION LIST

Name Term of Office

COMMITTEE CHAIR

Academic Provost – Professor Adam Shoemaker ex officio Vice Chancellor and President – Professor Ian O’Connor ex officio Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor – Professor Ned Pankhurst ex officio Deputy Vice Chancellor (Engagement) – Professor Martin Betts ex officio Vice President (Corporate Services) – Mr Colin McAndrew ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) – Professor Paul Mazerolle ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) – Professor Michael Powell ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) – Professor Allan Cripps AO ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Sciences) – Professor Debra Henly ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (International) – Professor Sarah Todd ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Information Services) – Ms Linda O’Brien ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor & Head Logan campus – Professor Lesley Chenoweth AO ex officio Academic Registrar – Ms Kathy Grgic ex officio Dean, Learning Futures – Professor Alf Lizzio ex officio Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School - Professor Sue Berners-Price ex officio Deputy Chair of the Committee – Professor Wendy Loughlin ex officio Ms Tasha Langham (Secretary) Council

Mr Naveen Sharma Until 31 December 2015 Deans

Professor Ruth Bereson, Dean (Academic), Arts, Education and Law ex officio Professor Gerry Docherty, Dean (Research), Arts, Education and Law ex officio Professor Nan Bahr, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Arts, Education and Law ex officio Professor Linda Trenberth, Dean (Academic), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Graham Cuskelly, Dean (Research), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Ross Guest, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Tony Perkins, Dean (Academic), Griffith Health ex officio Professor David Shum, Dean (Research), Griffith Health ex officio Professor Nick Buys, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Health ex officio Professor Sushila Chang, Dean (Academic), Griffith Sciences ex officio Professor David Lambert, Dean (Research), Griffith Sciences ex officio Professor Richard John, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Sciences ex officio Academic Staff Members

Dr Kylie Burns (AEL) Until 31 December 2015 Associate Professor Leanne Wiseman (AEL) Until 31 December 2015 Dr Robyn Cameron (GBS) Until 31 December 2015 Associate Professor Helen Massa (HTH) Until 31 December 2015 Dr David Trembath (HTH) Until 31 December 2015 Dr Sarah Cresswell (SCG) Until 31 December 2015 Associate Professor Peter Johnston (SCG) Until 31 December 2015 Professor Catherine Beavis (AEL) Until 31 December 2016 Dr Mike Davies (AEL) Until 31 December 2016 Dr Bernadette Sebar (HTH) Until 31 December 2016 Associate Professor Reza Monem (GBS) Until 31 December 2016 Associate Professor Joan Vaccaro (SCG) Until 31 December 2016

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Heads of School or Department and Directors Arts, Education and Law Group

Professor Anna Stewart (School of Criminology and Criminal Justice) ex officio Professor Donna Pendergast (School of Education and Professional Studies) ex officio Professor Chris Lee (School of Humanities) ex officio Dr Claire Kennedy (Acting) (School of Languages and Linguistics) ex officio Professor Pene Mathew (Griffith Law School) ex officio Professor Derrick Cherrie (Director, Queensland College of Art) ex officio Professor Herman Van Eyken (Head, Griffith Film School) ex officio Professor Scott Harrison (Director, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University) ex officio

Griffith Business School

Professor Fabrizio Carmignani (Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics) ex officio Associate Professor Ashlea Troth (Department of Employment Relations & Human Resources) ex officio Professor Heidi Dahles (Department of International Business and Asian Studies) ex officio Professor Evan Douglas (Department of Marketing) ex officio Professor Christopher Auld (Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management) ex officio Professor Andrew O’Neil (School of Government and International Relations) ex officio

Griffith Health

Professor Andrea Bialocerkowski (School of Allied Health Sciences) ex officio Professor Analise O’Donovan (School of Applied Psychology) ex officio Professor Jeroen Kroon (Acting) (School of Dentistry and Oral Health) ex officio Associate Professor Lynne Briggs (School of Human Services and Social Work) ex officio Professor Mark Forwood (School of Medical Science) ex officio Professor Simon Broadley (School of Medicine) ex officio Professor Ramon Shaban (Acting) (School of Nursing and Midwifery) ex officio Professor Andrew Davey (School of Pharmacy) ex officio

Griffith Sciences

Professor Geoff Tansley (Griffith School of Engineering) ex officio Professor Christopher Frid (Griffith School of Environment) ex officio Professor Michael Blumenstein (School of Information and Communication Technology) ex officio Professor Robert Sang (School of Natural Sciences) ex officio

Coursework Postgraduate Student

Mr John Girgis Until 31 December 2015 Higher Degree Research Candidate

Ms Kassandra Soo Until 31 December 2015 Undergraduate Students

Mr Nicholas Filer (AEL) Until 31 December 2015 Mr David Cody (GBS) Until 31 December 2015 Ms Felicity Ryan (HTH) Until 31 December 2015 Mr Zachery Quince (SCG) Until 31 December 2015

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GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

A meeting of the Academic Committee of the Griffith University Council will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, 19 November 2015 in Council Chambers, Room 2.02, Bray Centre (N54), Nathan campus.

Tasha Langham Secretary

AGENDA

1.0 APOLOGIES

Apologies can be recorded by telephoning Donna Kalaentzis on extension 57879, or by emailing [email protected].

2.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the 7/2015 Academic Committee meeting have been circulated. To be taken as read and confirmed

3.0 DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

3.1 Members are required to identify any conflict of interest, including family or other

personal relationship/s as outlined in the University policies on Conflict of Interest and Personal Relationships in the Workplace, which may exist in respect of any of the items on the agenda.

3.2 When an interest has been declared, the Chair may resolve that the member:

Leaves the meeting while the item of business is discussed; or

Participates in the discussion, but withdraw from the meeting before the vote and/or decision is taken; or

Stays, but does not participate in either the debate or vote/decision; or

Stays with full debating and voting/decision rights.

3.3 All declarations of interest will be recorded in the minutes, together with any ensuing action.

4.0 MEMBERSHIP

4.1 Academic Committee will wish to move a vote of thanks for the contribution of the

following outgoing member throughout his term of office.

Membership Category Member

Heads of School/Department Professor Saso Ivanoski (Acting) (School of Dentistry and Oral Health)

4.2 The Committee will wish to welcome the following new members.

Membership Category Member

Ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor & Head Logan campus – Professor Lesley Chenoweth (AO)

Heads of School/Department Professor Jeroen Kroon (Acting) (School of Dentistry and Oral Health)

Undergraduate student Ms Felicity Ryan (Health)

For noting


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5.0 VICE CHANCELLOR’S REPORT

5.1 The Vice Chancellor’s report to the October meeting of University Council is attached. 5.2 The Vice Chancellor will attend to update members on issues of importance and take

questions, with or without notice. 6.0 BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES

Nil.

ORDERING OF THE AGENDA

At this point in the Agenda the Chair will:

advise members about any matter on the Agenda not included in Section II, that members have requested 2 days prior to the meeting be so included; and

ask the Committee that matters on the Agenda in Sections III, and IV for ratification, approval, noting or acceptance of recommendations, be so accepted.

SECTION I: STRATEGIC ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION AND DECISION

7.0 PROGRESS AGAINST ACADEMIC PLAN 2013 - 2017

7.1 The Academic Plan is one of two Core Activity Plans interpreting the Strategic Plan

2013-2017. Two years on from the launch of the 2013-2017 Academic Plan, Academic Committee is asked to review progress towards the Plan's goals, targets and strategies.

7.2 The document Reporting on Academic Plan 2013-2017 Progress Reporting – 2015

Transforming the Student Experience (2015/6008087) is attached for the Committee’s consideration. This report informs the Academic Committee on the status of the overall Plan and provides information to the Academic Provost on those strategies that need to be refined or realigned or provided with additional support. The Progress Report evidences a strong focus on implementation of the goals, targets and strategies with a number already completed.

7.3 The Chair will introduce this item.

Recommendation

7.4 Academic Committee is asked to recommend to Council the document Reporting on

Academic Plan 2013-2017 Progress Reporting – 2015 Transforming the Student Experience (2015/6008087) for noting.

SECTION II: MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND DECISION

8.0 CHAIR’S REPORT 8.1 The Chair will provide a verbal report including an update on:

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9.0 REVIEW OF STUDENT SERVICES AND STUDENT SUCCESS

9.1 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.

9.2 Student Services and Student Success were reviewed during 28-30 April 2015. An

independent review committee, comprising two committee members external to the University and two committee members internal to Griffith University reviewed the Departments.

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

(2013/0014756) and University Reviews Guidelines (2013/0014757).

9.4 The Report of the Committee Reviewing Student Services and Student Success (2015/0001510) and the revised 2015 Review of Student Services and Student Success Implementation Plan (2015/0001518), prepared in consultation by the Academic Registrar and Directors are attached. The Executive Group, at its meeting on 21 September 2015, endorsed the Review Report and the revised Implementation Plan.

9.5 The Academic Registrar will introduce this item.

Recommendation:

9.6 Academic Committee is invited to offer feedback on the issues raised in the Report of the Committee Reviewing Student Services and Student Success (2015/0001510) and the revised 2015 Review of Student Services and Student Success Implementation Plan (2015/0001518). Academic Committee is asked to recommend the documentation to Council.

For discussion and recommendation to Council

10.0 REVIEW OF THE SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

10.1 The purpose of divisional 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.

10.2 The School of Government and International Relations was reviewed during 10-12 June

2015. An independent review committee, comprising three committee members external to the University and one committee member internal to Griffith University reviewed the Division.

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

(2013/0014756) and University Review Guidelines (2013/0014757).

10.4 The revised Report of the Committee Reviewing the School of Government and International Relations (2015/0001517) and the revised Review of the Implementation Plan (2015/0001520), prepared by the Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) and the Head of School of Government and International Relations Director Marketing and Communications are attached. The Executive Group, at its meeting on 25 September 2015, endorsed the revised Review Report and the revised Implementation Plan.

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Recommendation:

10.6 Academic Committee is invited to offer feedback on the issues raised in the revised Report of the Committee Reviewing the School of Government and International Relations (2015/0001517) and the revised 2015 Review of the School of Government and International Relations Implementation Plan (2015/0001520). Academic Committee is asked to recommend the documentation to Council.


11.0 ACADEMIC COMMITTEE SELF REVIEW ANALYSIS

11.1 The Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education and Employment endorsed the Voluntary Code of Best Practice for the Governance of Australian Universities (the Code) in July 2011. Included in the Code is the requirement for Council to undertake a biennial assessment of the performance of its Committees.

11.2 Members were asked to participate in the self-assessment of Academic Committee via

an online survey. A summary of the self-assessment is attached. 11.3 The Chair will introduce this item.

Recommendation:

11.4 The Academic Committee is invited to discuss the document Academic Committee Self Review 2015 (2015/6008080), and recommend the document to Council for noting.


12.0 PRELIMINARY DEMAND FOR SEMESTER 1, 2016: UNDERGRADUATE AND

POSTGRADUATE APPLICATIONS 12.1 Academic Committee is invited to review the attached report, Preliminary Demand for

Semester 1, 2016: Undergraduate and postgraduate applications (2015/6008081), which provides an analysis of preliminary figures regarding undergraduate applications and domestic postgraduate coursework applications for Semester 1, 2016.

12.2 The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Engagement) will introduce this item.

For discussion

13.0 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY CODE FOR THE RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH

13.1 In 2014, in accordance with the University’s standard policy review cycle, the Office for

Research conducted an administrative review of the Griffith University Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research. That review identified the need for further consultation and revisions to take account of recent changes to University policy (e.g. open access and research involving the use of animals). These revisions relate only to Part A of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.

13.2 The proposed revisions to the Griffith University Code for the Responsible Conduct of

Research (attached) are outlined below:

Reflects experience with regard to the review of disputes between collaborating researchers (e.g. authorship);

Provides more practical advice to researchers;

Enhances the guidance provided to HDR candidates and supervisors, as well as speaking to the supervision of other research trainees;

Articulates the research integrity principles for scientific work with animals;

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Revised Criteria for Authorship; and

Revised Section 9 Training Researchers in Responsible Conduct.

13.3 Currently the NHMRC, ARC and Universities Australia are conducting a review of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research. Following the release of the updated Australian Code it may be necessary to conduct a review of the Part B provisions of the Griffith Code (the provision relating to breaches of the Code and research misconduct).

13.4 The Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor will introduce this item.

Recommendation:

13.5 On the recommendation of Research Committee, Academic Committee is asked to approve the revised Griffith University Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2015/6008082), for immediate implementation.

For consideration

14.0 MAXIMUM TIME FOR COMPLETING A PROGRAM

14.1 At the August meeting when considering the PhillipsKPA report on the Program Approval

and Review Process, the Committee noted that the current maximum times for completion of qualifications (Section 10 Student Administration Policy) were generally longer than the sector average and that a revised table of maximum completion times would be submitted to a future meeting for consideration.

14.2 As a result, a benchmarking exercise with other Australian universities, via the Ozcab

mailing lists, was conducted. Benchmarking outcomes are detailed in Appendix A of the attached paper Maximum Time for Completing a Program (2015/6008087).

14.3 Academic Committee is asked to consider the following options:

14.3.1 Option 1

The University move away from specifying maximum completion time in years and to assure currency of content adopt the following formula: for full-time courses, n + 2 years, where n = normal full-time duration of the course; and for full-time/part-time courses, 2n + 2 years, where n = normal full-time duration of the course

14.3.2 Option 2

The University move away from specifying maximum completion time in years and adopt the following formula as the University has not been discriminating in its assignment of full-time and part-time mode to its programs: (full-time study course duration × 2) + 2 years = maximum course length

14.3.3 Option 3

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Exceptions to the formula may be made for specific qualification types. 14.4 The Chair will introduce this item. Recommendation 14.5 Academic Committee is asked to approve Option 3 as it provides the cleanest option

around FT/PT status of programs and FT/PT status of students, whilst maintaining currency of qualifications where needed.

For consideration

15.0 CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING POLICY / STUDENT REVIEW AND APPEALS POLICY

15.1 At the August meeting, Academic Committee resolved to adopt the Higher Degree

Research Policy which had been revised to ensure alignment with the new Student Review and Appeals Policy. As a result of these changes the following policies have also been amended to ensure consistency:

Credit for Prior Learning Policy (2015/6008079

Student Review and Appeals Policy (2015/6007050).

15.2 The Chair will introduce this item.

Recommendation

15.3 Academic Committee is asked to:

approve the revisions to the Credit for Prior Learning Policy (2015/6008079); and

recommend the revised Student Review and Appeals Policy (2015/6007050) to Council.

For consideration

SECTION III: MATTERS REQUIRING RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE ACTION 16.0 GOVERNANCE OF ASSESSMENT AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS

16.1 The Governance of Assessment and Academic Achievement Standards (2015/6008070)

have been revised to clarify the decision maker for the grade awarded for dissertation courses where the student is eligible for admission to a Higher Degree by Research (ie 30CP or greater).

Recommendation 16.2 Academic Committee is asked to ratify the Chair’s executive action in approving the

revised Governance of Assessment and Academic Achievement Standards (2015/6008070).

For ratification

17.0 ACADEMIC AWARDS, PROGRAMS, NOMENCLATURE AND ABBREVIATIONS - SCHEDULE

OF ABBREVIATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY AWARDS



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17.1 The Academic Awards, Programs, Nomenclature and Abbreviations Schedule of Abbreviations for University Awards (2015/6009100) has been revised to include a new award abbreviation for Rural.

Recommendation

17.2 Academic Committee is asked to ratify the Chair’s executive action in approving the

revised Academic Awards, Programs, Nomenclature and Abbreviations - Schedule of Abbreviations for University Awards (2015/6009100).

For ratification

SECTION IV: MATTERS FOR NOTING AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, ACCEPTANCE OF RECOMMENDATIONS

ITEMS FROM PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF GRADUATE RESEARCH

TABLE OF CONTENTS: PROGRAM SUBMISSIONS FOR RESOLUTION OR NOTING

New Programs Item 18.0 MED NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2015/6009099)

5691 Master of International Public Health Item 19.0 MED NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2015/6003121)

5681 Master of Rural Medicine Graduate Diploma of Rural Medicine (Exit Point Only)

Item 20.0 MED NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2015/6003107)

3279 Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics

Program Changes Item 21.0 DOH FIVE YEAR PROGRAM REVIEW

Major Change Proposal (2015/6009102) 1260 Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology

Item 22.0 HSV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6003104)

1095 Bachelor of Child and Family Studies Item 23.0 HSV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6003105)

1263 Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Item 24.0 AHS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6009105)

1171 Bachelor of Exercise Science Item 25.0 LAL MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6001115)

5623 Master of Teaching English to Speakers Of Other Languages

Item 26.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6009104)

5158/5159 Master of Business Administration Item 27.0 EDN MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6001141) 5668 Master of Educational Studies Item 28.0 LAW MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6009108) 3193 Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice Item 29.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6009109)

5592 Master of Finance 4166 Graduate Diploma of Finance

Item 30.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6002097)



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TABLE OF CONTENTS: PROGRAM SUBMISSIONS FOR RESOLUTION OR NOTING

5591/5579 Master of Finance and Investments Item 31.0 ENG MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6004111) 1536/1537 Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

18.0 MED NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2015/6009099)

5691 MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH 18.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September

2015), is asked to consider the new program proposal for the Master of International Public Health (5691) to be offered at South Bank and Online, as described in 2015/6009099, for implementation in Semester 1, 2016.

18.2 The new program proposal outlines the Group’s intention to offer a 160CP Master of

International Public Health that articulates with the current 120CP Master of Public Health. The additional 40CP will focus on international public health practice and incorporate the opportunity for field experience or placement with an international public health application.

18.3 The concept for the new program arose from the 5 year program review (conducted in

2014) of the Master of Public Health, which included extensive industry consultations including AusAID, Public Health Association of Australia and Australian Health Promotion Association, among others. As part of the consultation process, the idea of a 160CP Master of Health program was discussed. In particular, it was agreed that the 160CP Master of International Public Health will provide a program structure and duration better aligned with international market expectations. The content is to include all of the 120CP Master of Public Health offering plus additional material tailored for advanced international public health practice.

18.4 To be eligible for admission to the Master of International Public Health applicants must

have: - a related* Bachelor from a recognised University (or another tertiary education

institution of equivalent standing); or - a Graduate Certificate in Public Health from Griffith University with a minimum GPA

of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) (applicants with the Griffith Graduate Certificate in Public Health will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing);

- a related* Graduate Certificate (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) (applicants may be eligible for up to 40 credit points of credit).

18.5 The University’s standard minimum English language requirements for admission to

University programs will apply.

18.6 The degree requirements for the Master of International Public Health are outlined below, both for students admitted to complete 160CP and for students admitted with Advanced Standing to complete 120CP:

To be eligible for the award of Master of International Public Health (MIntPH), a student must acquire 160 credit points as prescribed below: Standard pathway: - gain 80 credit points for the core courses; - gain 40 credit points from the listed elective courses (from List B) - gain 40 credit points from the listed elective courses (from List C) Dissertation pathway: - gain 70 credit points for the core courses; - gain 10 credit points from the listed elective courses (from List B);



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- successfully complete the 40 credit point dissertation. - gain 40 credit points from the listed elective courses (from List C) To be eligible for the award of Master of International Public Health (MIntPH), a student admitted with 40 credit points of advanced standing must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: Standard pathway: - gain 40 credit points for the core courses; - gain 40 credit points from the listed elective courses (from List B); - gain 40 credit points from the listed elective courses (from List C). Dissertation pathway: - gain 30 credit points for the core courses; - gain 10 credit points from the listed elective courses (from List B); - successfully complete the 40 credit point dissertation; - gain 40 credit points from the listed elective courses (from List C).

Recommendation 18.7 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September

2015), is asked to approve the new program proposal for the Master of International Public Health (5691) to be offered at South Bank and Online, as described in 2015/6009099, for implementation in Semester 1, 2016.

For acceptance of recommendation 19.0 MED NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2015/6003121)

5681 MASTER OF RURAL MEDICINE GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF RURAL MEDICINE (EXIT POINT ONLY)

19.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September

2015), is asked to consider the new program proposal for the Master of Rural Medicine (5681) and Graduate Diploma of Rural Medicine (exit point only), as described in 2015/6003121.

19.2 The aim of this program is to provide an academic structure to support training towards

the speciality qualification of general practice, including rural medicine. No such program currently exists in the higher education sector. As such, students for this masters program will be qualified medical practitioners preparing for fellowship examinations with the Royal Australian College of General Practice or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. The program is also available to those who have previously achieved this vocational endpoint and registration seeking to fulfil quality improvement and continuous professional development (QI&CPD) and continuous medical education (CME) requirements of the Colleges to maintain their specialist vocational registration.

19.3 The 120CP Master of Rural Medicine is an AQF Level 9 masters (coursework) program

with a blended delivery of practice-based experience and learning, academic learning and teaching, and research. The learning aims for this program are mapped against the rural curricula of the speciality Colleges in primary care medicine (ACRRM and RACGP).

19.4 To be eligible for admission to the Master of Rural Medicine applicants must have:

- Completed prevocational medical training having achieved a minimum of general medical registration; and

- Current general medical registration in Australia accredited by AHPRA; and - Current employment as a medical practitioner or have a professional placement in a

training program for medical practitioners. 19.5 All internationally qualified applicants for registration, or applicants who qualified for

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academic level 7 or the equivalent, and achieve the required minimum score in each component of the IELTS academic module, OET or specified alternatives.

19.6 To be eligible for the award of the Master of Rural Medicine (MRuralMed), a student

must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: Standard pathway - gain 100 credit points for the prescribed core courses; and - gain 20 credit points from the listed elective courses or approved free choice elective

courses. Dissertation pathway - gain 120 credit points for the prescribed core courses. Exit point To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Diploma of Rural Medicine (GDipRuralMed), a student must acquire 80 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 80 credit points for the prescribed core courses. Students who exit with the Graduate Diploma will not be eligible for re-admission to complete the Master of Rural Medicine.

Recommendation


2015), is asked to approve the new program proposal for the Master of Rural Medicine/Graduate Diploma of Rural Medicine (exit point only), as described in 2015/6003121, for introduction in Semester 1, 2016.

For acceptance of recommendation 20.0 MED NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2015/6003107)

3279 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS 20.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September

2015), is asked to consider the new program proposal for the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics (3279) to be offered at South Bank and Online, as described in 2015/6003107, for implementation in Semester 1, 2016.

20.2 The School of Medicine proposes to establish a Graduate Certificate in Health

Informatics program at Griffith University, and that it provide an exit point qualification from the Master of Health Services Management (5586) and Master of Advanced Health Services Management (5627).

20.3 The Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics will be offered part-time and completed

over the period of a year (part-time). This offering will be of interest to prospective students who are typically full-time employees in the health and/or information management industries.

20.4 To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics applicants

must have: - any Bachelor degree; or - a health-related diploma PLUS two years relevant work experience in the health or

aged-care sector; or - a minimum of five years equivalent full-time work experience in administrative,

management and leadership roles within healthcare organisations (students would be expected to have career goals to work in health-related organisations).

20.5 The University’s standard minimum English language requirements for admission to

University programs will apply.

20.6 To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics (GCertHealthInformatics), a student must acquire 40 credit points for core courses.



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Recommendation 20.7 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September

2015), is asked to approve the new program proposal for the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics (3279) to be offered at South Bank and Online, as described in 2015/6003107, for implementation in Semester 1, 2016.

For acceptance of recommendation 21.0 DOH FIVE YEAR PROGRAM REVIEW

MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6009102) 1260 BACHELOR OF ORAL HEALTH IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY 21.1 Academic Committee, on recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September 2015),

is asked to consider the five year program review Implementation Plan (2015/6003122) and proposal for a major change to the Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology (1260), as described in 2015/6009102, for introduction at the Gold Coast campus in Semester 1, 2016.

21.2 The major change to the Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology (1260) is a result

of the five year program review conducted in 2015. The aims of the major change are summarised below:

- Engage students in dental technology practices earlier in the curriculum to improve knowledge of their professional role and requirements;

- Streamline curriculum and avoid duplication of content; - Remove 1001MSC Essentials of Chemistry and Physics as a core course from the

program and add the required physics components to the new 20CP course 1010DOH Introduction to Dental Technology;

- Reorganise content and engage learners by removing 1004DOH Laboratory Materials and move content to 1010DOH Introduction to Dental Technology. Much of the current theory in 1004DOH Laboratory Materials is duplicated in Prosthetic Technology 1-4 courses in following years of the program when the materials are applied in the corresponding Laboratory Practicum 1-4 courses;

- Introduce students to the basic materials and physics principles that underpin dental technology by designing the course 1010DOH Introduction to Dental Technology (20CP) that will include underpinning chemistry and materials knowledge, and will also start essential skills development. The introduction of this course will also further differentiate the BOH in Dent Tech (1260) from the BOH in Dent Science program and should improve student retention, deter students from using BOH in Dent Tech (1260) as a pathway to BOH in Dent Science (1259);

- Engage with local dental technology professionals to contribute as guest lecturers in the 1010DOH Introduction to Dental Technology course; and

- Reduce the requirement for external work experience placements by replacing 8 weeks work experience with 80 hours or 2 weeks.

21.3 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology (BOralH), a

student must acquire 240 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 240 credit points for the prescribed courses; - successfully complete all first year courses before proceeding to second year

courses; - successfully complete (in years one, two and three) all courses in one semester

before proceeding to the next semester; - complete a recognised first aid certificate with CPR (at their own expense) by the

end of the first semester in Year 1 - certificates that expire during the program must be renewed;

- satisfactorily complete 2 weeks (80 Hours) work experience independent of the laboratory practice completed on site within the School - the work experience must be approved by the School and can commence from Semester 2, Year 1 and must be completed by Semester 2, Year 3 (Week 10);

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- at least 60 credit points at third year level.

21.4 There are no changes to the current admission requirements for the revised Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology.

Recommendation


2015), is asked to approve: - the implementation plan for the five year program review (2015/6003122), and - the consequent proposal for major changes to the Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental

Technology (1260), as described in 2015/6009102, for introduction at the Gold Coast campus in Semester 1, 2016.

For acceptance of recommendation

22.0 HSV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6003104) 1095 BACHELOR OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES 22.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September

2015), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Child and Family Studies (1095), as described in 2015/6003104, for implementation in Semester 1, 2016.

22.2 This program proposal seeks approval to:

- Extend the program so that it is available at the Gold Coast campus; - Introduce changes to the advanced diploma strand that will replace the postgraduate

online course offerings with undergraduate online offerings; and - Change the degree requirements to include a decrease in the free choice electives

available from 30CP to 20CP.

Recommendation

22.3 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September 2015), is asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Child and Family Studies (1095), as described in 2015/6003104, for implementation in Semester 1, 2016.


23.0 HSV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6003105) 1263 BACHELOR OF HUMAN SERVICES/BACHELOR OF CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE 23.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September

2015), is asked to consider the proposal to offer the Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (1263) at the Gold Coast campus, as described in 2015/6003105, for implementation in Semester 1, 2016.

23.2 This program proposal seeks approval to:

- Offer the program on the Gold Coast campus; - Introduce a semester 2 offering of the program; no additional courses will be

required in providing this option; and - Offer the following HSV elective courses to the Semester 1 and Semester 2 intakes:

1015HSV Human Behaviour; 3013HSV Middle Years and Youth; 4001HSV Developing Practice and Leadership; 3037HSV Evaluation, Effectiveness and Outcomes.

23.3 There are no changes to the admission and degree requirements for this program.

Recommendation



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23.4 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September 2015), is asked to approve the proposal to offer the Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (1263) at the Gold Coast campus, as described in 2015/6003105, for implementation in Semester 1, 2016.


24.0 AHS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6009105) 1171 BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE 24.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September

2015), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Exercise Science (1171), as described in 2015/6009105, for implementation from Semester 1, 2015.

24.2 In accordance with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) accreditation

procedures, graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise are required to complete the introduction of an ESSA Accreditation Stream as part of this program. As such, all graduates of the ESSA Accreditation Stream must include their Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) when submitting their exercise science membership application to ESSA.

24.3 A letter from ESSA outlining their accreditation status for the Bachelor of Exercise

Science, dated December 2014 was available for Committee members. 24.4 The introduction of the ESSA Accreditation Steam requires a specific program structure

and academic plan in order to maintain valid accreditation status. The following modified program structure has been accepted by ESSA:

ESSA Accreditation Stream To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Exercise Science (BExSc), a student must acquire 240 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 240 credit points for core courses - gain no more than 100 credit points at first year level - gain at least 60 credit points at third year level - gain no more than 20 credit points for courses in which a grade of Pass Conceded

has been attained - students must complete a recognised First Aid Certificate with CPR (at their own

expense) for the following courses: o 2030AHS Field Project A o 3002AHS Field Project B o 3007AHS Injury Prevention and Management

English Language Enhancement Domestic students enrolled in this program whose first language is not English may complete the following English Language Enhancement Course as an elective. - 5902LAL Language and Communication for Health

24.5 There are no changes to the admission requirements for this program.

Recommendation

24.6 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September 2015), is asked to approve the major change proposal for the Bachelor of Exercise Science (1171), as described in 2015/6009015, for implementation from Semester 1, 2015.

For acceptance of recommendation 25.0 LAL MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6001115)

5623 MASTER OF TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES



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25.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September 2015), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (5623), as described in 2015/6001115, for implementation in Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2016.

25.2 The changes to the current Master of Arts in TESOL (5623) have been proposed in

response to the recommendations of the Applied Linguistics/TESOL Working Party Report (August 2014). The move of the TESOL programs and team from the School of Education and Professional Studies to the School of Languages and Linguistics has presented a range of opportunities to offer a wider range of courses and improve the University’s market position in this area, both nationally and internationally.

25.3 The proposed changes comprise:

- Award Title: Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages; - 80CP of core courses, replacing 40CP core and 40CP for elective courses; - Introduction of the 5 new 10CP courses, to replace existing courses ; - Introduction of the following:

o Academic depth and volume of study required in AQF Level 9 specifications for specialised knowledge and skills for research and professional practice and further learning are met;

o a capstone experience in line with the Griffith Model’s focusing on employability in relation to capability framework;

o AQF compliance and on completing there is a clear pathway to HDR studies through a Graduate Diploma of Arts Research Studies or a Master of Arts Research.

25.4 To be eligible for admission to the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other

Languages, a student must have: - completed the Graduate Certificate in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other

Languages (TESOL) or an equivalent qualification in the same discipline from a recognised university.

25.5 To be eligible for the award of Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other

Languages (MTESOL), students must acquire 80 credit points for prescribed courses:

Recommendation

25.6 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September 2015), is asked to approve the changes to the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (5623), as described in 2015/6001115, for implementation in Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2016.


26.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6009104)

5158/5159 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 26.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (3 September

2015), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Master of Business Administration (5158/5159), as described in 2015/6009104, for implementation in Semester 1, 2016.

26.2 The proposal seeks approval to offer two new optional award majors within the fully-

flexible Master of Business Administration. The award majors in Public Policy or Health Services will require students to complete 80 credit points of core MBA courses; 20 credit points of prescribed courses; plus 20 credit points from a list of 40 credit points.

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2015), is asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Master of Business Administration (5158/5159), as described in 2015/6009104, for implementation in Semester 1, 2016.


27.0 EDN MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6001141)

5668 MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES

27.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (8 October 2015), is asked to consider the proposal for major changes to the Master of Educational Studies (5668), as described in 2015/6001141, for implementation from Semester 1, 2016.

27.2 The Master of Educational Studies provides advanced professionally-oriented studies for

practising teachers, administrators, non-governmental education providers and vocational, adult and continuing education professionals.

27.3 The School of Education and Professional Studies proposes the following changes:

- Courses in the Special Needs and Intervention Education, Autism, and TESOL majors have been changed to better reflect the focus of the majors for this program;

- Introduction of a substantial research component through a combination of a 40CP dissertation and research-related coursework, which provides a PhD pathway.

27.4 There are no changes to the Program Learning Outcomes or Admission Requirements. 27.5 To be eligible for the award of Master of Educational Studies (MEdSt), a student must

acquire 160 credit points as prescribed below: Standard pathway: - Gain 80 credit points of courses in Year 1 comprising:

o 20 credit points for prescribed courses o 40 credit points for an award major o 20 credit points for listed postgraduate Education elective courses.

- Gain 80 credit points of courses in Year 2 comprising:

o 50 credit points for prescribed courses o 30 credit points for listed postgraduate Education elective courses.

Research pathway: - Gain 80 credit points of courses in Year 1 comprising:

o 20 credit points for prescribed courses o 40 credit points for an award major o 20 credit points for listed postgraduate Education elective courses.

- Gain 80 credit points of courses in Year 2 comprising:

o 40 credit points for prescribed courses o 40 credit points for Dissertation courses.

Recommendation 27.6 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (8 October

2015), is asked the proposal for major changes to the Master of Educational Studies (5668), as described in 2015/6001141, for implementation from Semester 1, 2016.


28.0 LAW MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6009108)



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3193 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN AUSTRALIAN MIGRATION LAW AND PRACTICE 28.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (8 October

2015), is asked to consider the proposal for major changes to the Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice (3193), as described in 2015/6009108, for implementation from Semester 1, 2016.

28.2 The Griffith Law School proposed the following changes to the entry requirements for this

program, which have been prompted by applications from several students who have a GPA lower than the current minimum specified 4.0 on a scale of 7.0. These students have subsequently illustrated through their work experience that they are suitable for the program.

28.3 To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and

Practice (3193), a student must fulfil the following criteria:

Hold a Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university (or another tertiary education institution of similar standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale). Where the applicant holds a Bachelor degree but does not have a minimum GPA of 4.0, in selected circumstances, applicants may apply to waive the GPA requirement on the basis of five years’ work experience in a related field. In these circumstances, the applicant must supply evidence of relevant professional registration or vocational experience in a related field. Such applicants, who will normally have worked in middle management positions for a minimum of five years, will be required to provide references from their employers attesting to their ability to complete the program. In these cases, the Program Director will make the final decision and must be satisfied as to the applicant’s ability to complete such a course of study.

Recommendation

28.4 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (8 October

2015), is asked to approve the proposal for major changes to the Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice (3193), as described in 2015/6009108, for implementation from Semester 1, 2016.



5592 MASTER OF FINANCE 4166 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF FINANCE 29.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (8 October

2015), is asked to consider the proposal for major changes to the Master of Finance (5592) Graduate Diploma of Finance (4166), as described in 2015/6009109, for implementation from Semester 1, 2016.

29.2 The Griffith Business School is proposing the following changes:

- Admission requirements for Graduate Diploma: students who have a minimum of six years equivalent full-time relevant work experience will now be considered for admission to the program;

- Advanced Standing for the Masters: Students who have completed the Level 1 examination of the Chartered Financial Analyst program (CFA) will receive 40CP advanced standing for the foundation courses. Students who have passed level 1 and 2 examinations of the CFA program will receive 60CP advanced standing for the foundation courses. Students may also be eligible for up to 20CP credit towards the core or elective courses offered as part of the Masters;



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- Withdrawal of 7160AFE Taxation for Finance to be replaced with 7106AFE Income Tax Law.

29.3 To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Finance, a student must:

- hold any Bachelor degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale), OR

- hold a Graduate Certificate or higher qualification from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale), OR

- have a minimum of six years equivalent full-time relevant work experience in financial services and evidence of formal or informal training in financial services.

Recommendation


2015), is asked to approve the proposal for major changes to the Master of Finance (5592) and Graduate Diploma of Finance (4166), as described in 2015/6009109, for implementation from Semester 1, 2016.



5591/5579 MASTER OF FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS 30.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (8 October

2015), is asked to consider the proposal for major changes to the Master of Finance and Investment (5591/5579), as described in 2015/6002097, for implementation from Semester 1, 2016.

30.2 The Griffith Business School is proposing the following changes:

- Add an admission point for students who have completed a bachelor degree (GPA 4.0) plus the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA)’s Program Level 1 examination.

- Add financial planning as a relevant discipline to the existing admission criterial.

30.3 To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Finance, a student must: - hold a Bachelor degree in finance or closely related discipline (such as banking or

financial planning) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (using a 7.0 scale), OR

- hold a Graduate Diploma of Finance or closely related discipline (with substantial finance component) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (using a 7.0 scale), OR

- hold any Bachelor degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 AND successfully pass the Level I examination for the Chartered Financial Analyst Program administered by the CFA Institute;

- students with a Graduate Certificate in Finance may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis if they have a minimum of two years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a finance field at a management or supervisory level (the applicant should provide detailed description of the nature of the experience and the quantum of such experience as part of their application).

Recommendation


2015), is asked to approve the proposal for major changes to the Master of Finance and Investment (5591/5579), as described in 2015/6002097, for implementation from Semester 1, 2016.




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31.0 ENG MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2015/6004111) 1536/1537 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS


2015), is asked to consider the proposal for major changes to the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (1536/1537), as described in 2015/6004111, for introduction in Semester 1, 2016.

31.2 During 2014, the Griffith School of Engineering reviewed its program offerings to comply

with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). As part of this review and after considerable consultation, the School decided to withdraw the Bachelor of Engineering programs offered on each campus and to offer specifically named discipline awards, as listed below.

31.3 In 2015, as a result of the introduction of the Griffith Model, the School was asked to

remove the multiple listings in QTAC for 2016 admission. In response, the School of Engineering has prepared the attached proposal which outlines a single entry point Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (1536, 1537) for each campus with an 80 credit point first year structure, for domestic students only.

31.4 The new 2016 programs will not be available to international students as there is

insufficient time to obtain CRICOS registrations and many international students will have received offers into the programs listed below.

31.5 Students admitted in 2016 to the new Bachelor of Engineering with Honours will have the

option to transfer on admission, or at the end of semester 1 or semester 2, to one of the following specifically named awards. Students must acquire a total of 320 credit points as specified for each award: Gold Coast: - Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil Engineering (1411) - Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Engineering (1412) - Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Biomedical Engineering

(1424) - Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (1425) - Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechatronic Engineering (1426) Nathan: - Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Computer Engineering (1422) - Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Energy Engineering (1423) - Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Microelectronic Engineering (1427) - Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Environmental Engineering (1428) - Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Software Engineering (1478)

Recommendation 31.6 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (8 October

2015), is asked to approve the proposal for major changes to the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (1536/1537), as described in 2015/6004111, for implementation from Semester 1, 2016.


32.0 STRATEGIC PLANS –GRIFFITH CENTRE FOR CULTURAL RESEARCH / LAW FUTURES CENTRE 32.1 In accordance with the Research Centres Policy, Academic Committee is asked to

consider the attached strategic plans for the following Centres:

A new vision for the Griffith Centre for Cultural Research (2015/6008084)

Law Futures Centre - Draft Strategic Plan (2015/6008085).



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Recommendation

32.2 Academic Committee is asked to approve the New Vision for the Griffith Centre for

Cultural Research and the Strategic Plan for the Centre Cities Research.


33.0 ROLE STATEMENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

33.1 The attached Role Statement Program Director (2015/6007047) has been revised to be

consistent with other recent policy revisions.

Recommendation

33.2 Academic Committee is asked to approve the revised Role Statement Program Director

(2015/0007047) for immediate implementation.


34.0 STUDENT ADMINISTRATION POLICY

34.1 The Student Administration Policy (2015/6007048) has been revised to include more

Pearson programs in Schedule A Enrolment add and drop dates and census dates for programs with courses where the teaching period is 6 weeks.

5694 Master of Global Law

3335 Graduate Certificate in Global Law Practice

9938 Cross-Institutional – Schedule A Programs.

Recommendation 34.2 Academic Committee is asked to approve the revised Student Administration Policy as

described in 2015/6007048 for immediate implementation. For acceptance of recommendation

35.0 AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (AQF) TRANSITION POLICY AND PROCEDURES

35.1 The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Transition Policy and Procedures

(2014/0005168) were established in late 2013 to guide the University’s policy and processes for compliance with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) by 1 January 2015.

Recommendation 35.2 Academic Committee is asked to rescind the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)

Transition Policy and Procedures (2014/0005168), effective immediately. For acceptance of recommendation

36.0 APPOINTMENTS TO UNIVERSITY APPEALS COMMITTEE

Recommendation

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Professor Darryl Hawker – up until 31 December 2016 under the category of ‘two academic staff members appointed by the Academic Committee’.

Dr Therese Wilson - up to 31 December 2017 under the category of ‘two academic staff members appointed by the Academic Committee as reserve members’.

Ms Lauren Shortus - 1 January 2016 – 31 December 2017 under the category of ‘two students, one of whom is to be a postgraduate student, appointed by the Academic Committee’.

Mr Adam Scott - 1 January 2016 – 31 December 2017 under the category of ‘two students, one of whom is to be a postgraduate student, appointed by the Academic Committee’.


37.0 LEARNING AND TEACHING COMMITTEE REVISED CONSTITUTION

37.1 Academic Committee is asked to consider the attached revised Constitution for Learning

and Teaching Committee which allows for the addition of two new members under the co-opted category:

Professor Heidi Blair (technology enhanced expert)

Professor Nick Barter (online learning expert).

Recommendation 37.2 Academic Committee on the recommendation of Learning and Teaching Committee

(8/2015), is asked to approve the revised Constitution as described in 2015/6008072 for immediate implementation.


38.0 18 MONTH IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORTS

38.1 In accordance with the University Reviews Policy, academic elements are required to report implementation progress 18 months post review.

38.2 The following reports are attached for the consideration of Academic Committee:

Review of Student Administration, Griffith University, April 2015 Implementation Plan – 18 Month Report (2015/0001512)

2014 Review of the Library Services & Systems of the Division of Information Services (March 2014) 18 Month Progress Report (2015/0001519).

Recommendation

38.3 Academic Committee is asked to recommend 2013 Review of Student Administration, Griffith University, 18 month Progress Report (2015/0001512) and the 2014 Review of the Library Services & Systems of the Division of Information Services (March 2014) 18 Month Progress Report (2015/0001519) to Council.


39.0 ANNUAL REPORTS – ACADEMIC COMMITTEE AND ITS SUB-COMMITTEES 39.1 An outcome of the 2010 Review of Academic Committee and its sub-committees is the

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Recommendation:

39.2 Academic Committee asked to:

recommend the document Academic Committee 2015 Annual Report to Council

(2015/6008080) to Council for noting; and

note the 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Work Plan for Internationalisation Advisory Committee (2015/6008086).


40.0 REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE ACADEMIC COMMITTEE AND OTHER COMMITTEES

40.1 The minutes of the following Committees are attached for noting:

a) Board of Graduate Research (6/2015, 7/2015) b) Internationalisation Advisory Committee (1/2015, 2/2015) c) Learning and Teaching Committee (6/2015) d) Programs Committee (7/2015, 8/2015) e) Research Committee (3/2015, 4/2015, 5/2015, 6/2015, 7/2015)

For noting 41.0 OTHER BUSINESS 42.0 2015 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES

42.1 Academic Committee is asked to note the remaining meeting dates for 2015.

For noting

Meeting Date Campus Venue

10 December Gold Coast G34_2.02


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