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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 7 February in 2.02 (Council Chambers), The Chancellery (G34), Gold Coast campus. A light lunch will be served at the conclusion of the meeting to provide networking opportunities. Apologies may be recorded by telephoning Mrs Sandra Hunter on 373 57375.

DISTRIBUTION LIST Name Term of Office

CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMITTEE Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) – Professor Sue Spence ex officio Vice Chancellor and President – Professor Ian O’Connor ex officio Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) – Professor Ned Pankhurst ex officio Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost – Professor Marilyn McMeniman AM 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 ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Science, Env, Eng and Technology) – Professor Debra Henly ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Administration) – Mr Colin McAndrew ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Information Services) – Ms Linda O’Brien ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (International) – Mr Chris Madden ex officio Academic Registrar – Ms Kathy Grgic ex officio Director, Griffith Institute for Higher Education – Professor Alf Lizzio ex officio Deputy Chair of the Committee – Professor Gillian Bushell ex officio Ms Tasha Langham (Secretary) Council Ms Kaye Dillon Until 31 December 2014 Deans Professor Claire Wyatt-Smith, Dean (Academic), Arts, Education, and Law ex officio Professor Glenn Finger, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Arts, Education, and Law ex officio Professor Richard Bagnall, Dean (Research), Arts, Education, and Law ex officio Professor Marie Wilson, Dean (Academic), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Lorelle Frazer, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Graham Cuskelly, Dean (Research), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Tony Perkins, Acting Dean (Academic), Griffith Health ex officio Professor Nick Buys, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Health ex officio Professor David Shum, Dean (Research), Griffith Health ex officio Professor Clyde Wild, Dean (Academic), Sci, Env, Eng & Tech ex officio Professor Richard John, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Sci, Env, Eng & Tech ex officio Professor David Lambert, Dean (Research), Sci, Env, Eng & Tech ex officio Professor Sue Berners-Price, Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School ex officio Academic Staff Members Dr Susanna Chamberlain (Arts, Education and Law) Until 31 December 2013 Dr Sara Davies (Business) Until 31 December 2013 Associate Professor Reza Monem (Business) Until 31 December 2013 Associate Professor Saras Henderson (Health) Until 31 December 2013 Associate Professor Ray Tedman (Sci, Env, Eng and Tech) Until 31 December 2013 Dr Caryl Bosman (Sci, Env, Eng and Tech) Until 31 December 2013 Associate Professor Joan Vaccaro (Sci, Env, Eng and Tech) Until 31 December 2013 Dr Peter Ross (GBS) Until 31 December 2014 Dr Herman Tse (GBS) Until 31 December 2014 Associate Professor Jeroen Kroon (HTH) Until 31 December 2014 Associate Professor Alejandro Lopez (SEET) Until 31 December 2014 Vacant (AEL) Until 31 December 2014



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

Associate Professor Janet Ransley (School of Criminology and Criminal Justice) ex officio Professor Donna Pendergast (School of Education and Professional Studies) ex officio Associate Professor Jock Macleod (School of Humanities) ex officio Professor Cliff Goddard (School of Languages and Linguistics) ex officio Professor William MacNeil (Griffith Law School) ex officio Professor Paul Cleveland (Director, Queensland College of Art) ex officio Associate Professor Don Lebler (Acting Director, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University) ex officio

Griffith Business School Professor Christine Smith (Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics) ex officio Professor Peter Jordan (Acting) (Department of Employment Relations & Human Resources) ex officio Professor Leong Liew (Department of International Business and Asian Studies) ex officio Professor Evan Douglas (Department of Marketing) ex officio Professor James Skinner (Department of Tourism, Leisure, Hotel & Sport Mgt) ex officio Associate Professor Martin Griffiths (School of Government & International Relations) ex officio

Griffith Health Professor Ward Massey (School of Dentistry and Oral Health) ex officio Professor Patrick O’Leary (School of Human Services and Social Work) ex officio Professor Mark Forwood (Acting)(School of Medical Science) Acting ex officio Professor Simon Broadley (School of Medicine) ex officio Professor Elaine Duffy (School of Nursing and Midwifery) ex officio Professor Andrew Davey (School of Pharmacy) ex officio Professor Peter Milburn (School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science) ex officio Professor Paul Martin (School of Applied Psychology) ex officio Professor Ros Sorensen (School of Public Health) ex officio

Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology Professor Frank Clarke (School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences) ex officio Professor Bofu Yu (Griffith School of Engineering) ex officio Professor Hamish McCallum (Griffith School of Environment) ex officio Associate Professor Peter Bernus (School of Information and Communication Technology) ex officio

Coursework Postgraduate Student Mr Anton Gomez-Escolar Until 31 December 2013 Higher Degree Research Candidate Mr Michael Ansong Until 31 December 2013 Undergraduate Students Ms Simone Maurer (AEL) Until 31 December 2013 Mr Kent Chambers (GBS) Until 31 December 2013 Mr Daniel Wilson (HTH) Until 31 December 2013 Mr Ethan Bowering (SEET) Until 31 December 2013

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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 7 February in 2.02 (Council Chambers), The Chancellery (G34), Gold Coast campus. A light lunch will be served at the conclusion of the meeting to provide networking opportunities.

Tasha Langham Secretary

AGENDA

1.0 APOLOGIES

Apologies can be recorded by telephoning Sandra Hunter on extension 57375, or by emailing [email protected]. For catering purposes, please advise if you will be attending the lunch prior to the meeting and any dietary restrictions.

2.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the 5/2012 Academic Committee meeting have been circulated.

To be taken as read and confirmed

3.0 MEMBERSHIP

3.1 The Academic Committee will wish to move a vote of thanks for the contributions of the following outgoing members throughout their terms of office.

Membership Category Member Twelve members of the full-time academic staff of the university to be elected by members of the full-time academic staff of the university three of whom shall be from each group

Dr Benoit Leclerc (AEL) Associate Professor Mohan Thite (GBS) Ms Nicola Shapland (HTH) Dr Jennifer Wilson (SEET) Professor Boni Robertson (ICE)

Deans (Learning and Teaching) Associate Professor Wendy Loughlin Deans (Research) Associate Professor Michael Blumenstein Undergraduate Students Mr Alexander Choy

Ms Alysha Oze Ms Angelica Triant Ms Elise Giles

Coursework Postgraduate Student Ms Olivia Tran One Higher Degree Research candidate of the University who is on the Higher Degree Research Students Roll

Ms Nikki Fozzard

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

Membership Category Member Twelve members of the full-time academic staff of the university to be elected by members of the full-time academic staff of the university three of whom shall be from each group

Dr Peter Ross (GBS) Dr Ho Man Herman Tse (GBS) Associate Professor Jeroen Kroon (HTH) Associate Professor J Alejandro Lopez (SEET)

Deans (Learning and Teaching) Professor Richard John (SEET) Deans (Research) Professor David Lambert (SEET) One member of the Council, appointed by the Council, who is neither a member of the full-time academic staff nor a student of the University

Ms Kaye Dillon (re-appointed)

Undergraduate Students Ms Simone Maurer (AEL)



Mr Kent Chambers (GBS) Mr Daniel Wilson (HTH) Mr Ethan Bowering (SEET)

Coursework Postgraduate Student Mr Anton Gomez-Escolar One Higher Degree Research candidate of the University who is on the Higher Degree Research Students Roll

Mr Michael Ansong

For noting

4.0 VICE CHANCELLOR’S REPORT

4.1 The Vice Chancellor’s report to the December 2012 meeting of University Council is attached.

4.2 As the Vice Chancellor will be absent from the meeting, there will be no verbal report.

5.0 BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Nil. 6.0 PRESENTATION – IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STUDENT SUCCESS ADVISORS

STRATEGY

The Director Griffith Institute for Higher Education and the Academic Leader Student Success and Retention will give a brief presentation on the progress of the implementation of the Student Success Advisors strategy.

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.

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

Nil

SECTION II: MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND DECISION

7.0 ACADEMIC REVIEW – GRIFFITH SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT

7.1 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.

7.2 The Griffith School of Environment was reviewed during 30 July – 1 August 2012. An

independent review committee, comprising four committee members external to the University and one committee member internal to Griffith University reviewed the Department.



7.3 The Report of the Committee Reviewing the Griffith School of Environment

(2012/0010758) and the Review of the Griffith School of Environment Implementation Plan (2012/0010772), prepared in consultation by the Pro Vice Chancellor (SEET) and Head, Griffith School of Environment are attached. The Executive Group, at its meeting on 7 November 2012, endorsed the Review Report and the Implementation Plan noting that the Implementation Plan would be revised to address a number of issues raised at the meeting.

7.4 The Pro Vice Chancellor (SEET) will introduce this item. The Head, Griffith School of Environment will introduce the Review Implementation Plan.

Recommendation:

7.5 The Academic Committee is invited to offer feedback on the issues raised in the Report of the Committee Reviewing the Griffith School of Environment (2012/0010758) and the Review of the Griffith School of Environment Implementation Plan (2012/0010772). Academic Committee is asked to recommend the documentation to Council.

For discussion

8.0 ACADEMIC REVIEW – SCHOOL OF HUMAN SERVICES AND SOCIAL WORK 8.1 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.

8.2 The School of Human Services and Social Work was reviewed during 21-23 August

2012. An independent review committee, comprising four committee members external to the University and one committee member internal to Griffith University reviewed the School.

8.3 The Report of the Committee Reviewing the School of Human Services and Social

Work (2012/0011014) and the Review of the School of Human Services and Social Work Implementation Plan (2012/0011017), prepared in consultation by the Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) and Head, School of Human Services and Social Work are attached. The Executive Group, at its meeting on 21 November 2012, endorsed the Review Report and the Implementation Plan.

8.4 The Dean, Learning and Teaching (Health) will introduce this item. Recommendation:

8.5 The Academic Committee is invited to offer feedback on the issues raised in the Report of the Committee Reviewing the School of Human Services and Social Work (2012/0011014) and the Review of the School of Human Services and Social Work Implementation Plan (2012/0011017). Academic Committee is asked to recommend the documentation to Council.

For discussion

9.0 LECTURE CAPTURE POLICY 9.1 At its 4/2011 meeting, the Learning and Teaching Committee noted the increase in

uptake of lecture capture and resolved to continue discussions with Deans (Learning and Teaching) about the development of principles for broad application across the University on the use of lecture capture. At its 5/2012 meeting, the Learning and Teaching Committee considered the draft Lecture Capture Policy (2012/0007815),



which had been developed by the Deans (Learning and Teaching), and subject to minor amendments recommended its adoption to the Executive Group.

9.2 The 18/2012 meeting of the Executive Group considered the revised draft Lecture

Capture Policy and noted that student feedback indicated that there was high demand for lecture recordings, and that flexible delivery of lectures supports and enhances the quality of the student learning experience, helps to address equity needs, improves student outcomes, and meets student expectations. It was further noted that the Griffith Business School had introduced compulsory lecture capture from Semester 2, 2010 for all lectures delivered in lecture capture enabled theatres with a 90% uptake by staff.

9.3 The Executive Group (18/2012) endorsed the proposal that all lectures timetabled in

lecture capture enabled theatres be recorded and made available to students on Learning@Griffith course sites.

9.4 The documents Lecture Capture at Griffith (2012/0006254) and the Lecture Capture

Policy (2012/0007815) are attached for the information of the Academic Committee. 9.5 An Implementation Plan for each group, with the exception of the Griffith Business

School who already utilise lecture capture technology, will need to be developed should this Policy be approved.

9.6 The Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Business School will speak to this item. Recommendation:

9.7 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Learning and Teaching Committee (5/2012), and the Executive Group (18/2012), is asked to approve the Lecture Capture Policy (2012/0007815) for implementation from Semester 2, 2013.

For discussion

10.0 ROLE STATEMENT – FIRST YEAR COORDINATOR 10.1 At the 20/2012 meeting, Executive Group discussed and endorsed a proposal to

establish the position of First Year Coordinator to replace the First Year Advisor Role.

10.2 The attached document (2013/0006255) summarises the proposed First Year Coordinator role, responsibilities, and appointment process. Specifically the new role statement emphasises: That the Head of School and Program Convenor retain overall responsibility for

the first year of the program, with the First Year Coordinator playing a coordinating role;

The focus of the First Year Coordinator on the academic aspects of the program, to distinguish the role from activities of the Student Success Advisor; and

The appointment process follows the same approach as other academic roles in Departments/Schools within the Groups.

Recommendation:

10.3 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Executive Group (20/2012), is asked to approve the Role of the First Year Coordinator (2012/0006255) for implementation from Semester 1, 2013.

For discussion



11.0 CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT 11.1 The Chair will report on matters of interest that have arisen since the previous

meeting. For noting

SECTION III: MATTERS REQUIRING RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE ACTION

12.0 AMENDMENTS TO ASSESSMENT POLICY

12.1 Implementing the Assessment Components of Operation Student Success

12.1.1 The 4/2012 meeting of Learning and Teaching Committee requested that the University Assessment Committee draft a guideline for first year assessment which would be referenced in the Assessment Policy under Section 3.0.

12.1.2 The University Assessment Committee (10/2012) developed the attached

document Standards for First Year Assessment (2012/0011280), which details a set of evidence-based assessment practices designed to scaffold commencing students’ transition into and success with university study.

12.1.3 The Standards are referenced in the attached revised Assessment Policy

(2012/0008059), and are to be implemented in the first-year of all Griffith degree programs.

Recommendation:

12.1.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Learning and

Teaching Committee (6/2012), is asked to ratify the Chair’s executive approval of the amendment to Section 3 of the Assessment Policy (document number 2012/0008059) to incorporate the Standards for First Year Assessment (2012/0011280) effective 1 January 2013.

12.2 Supplementary Assessment

12.2.1 The University Assessment Committee (10/2012 meeting) proposed further changes to Section 7 Supplementary Assessment in the Assessment Policy (attached). To enact the definition of supplementary assessment as ‘a new item of assessment designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate successful achievement of the major learning outcomes of the course’, the Learning and Teaching Committee recommended that students who are awarded supplementary assessment be required to attain a pass mark for the supplementary assessment item to achieve the grade of 4 for the course.

12.2.2 The Committee also requested that further revision to the supplementary

assessment provisions be made to clarify that the new item of assessment should not take the same form as the original assessment item completed by the student. Clarification/replacement of the term ‘hurdle requirement’ was also requested.



Recommendation:

12.2.3 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Learning and Teaching Committee (6/2012), is asked to ratify the Chair’s executive approval of the amendments to Section 7 of the Assessment Policy (2012/0008059), and the Grading Schema (2012/0008070) from 2013 for implementation from 1 January 2013.

For ratification

13.0 AMENDMENTS TO CREDIT TRANSFER POLICY

13.1 The Academic Committee is asked to ratify the Chair’s executive decision to approve the amendments to the Credit Transfer Policy as stated in document 2012/0006257.

13.2 There are two substantive changes:

Reduction in policy scope to exclude credit assessment for non-award study; and

The scope of appeal provisions in the policy has been reduced to exclude non-enrolled students.

13.3 Other changes include:

Editorial changes to align with the Australian Qualifications Framework terminology and definitions;

Reference to arrangements for QIBT and internal transfer applicants transitioning from the PC grade; and

Application of consistent terminology - standardise language from 'grant, award & give credit’ to 'grant credit'; bachelor not bachelors.

Recommendation:

13.4 The Academic Committee is asked to ratify the Chair’s executive decision to approve

the amendments to the Credit Transfer Policy as stated in document 2012/0006257.

For ratification 14.0 AMENDMENTS TO UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS ADMISSION POLICY

Recommendation:

14.1 The Academic Committee is asked to ratify the Chair’s executive decision to approve the amendments to the Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy as stated in document 2012/0011264.

14.2 The Policy has been revised to clarify the approval authority of the Admissions

Schedules and to include the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Alternative Entry Scheme (Section 3.5).

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 15.0 SEET NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2012/0011583) 3277 Graduate Certificate In Research Studies (Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology) 4162 Graduate Diploma of Research Studies (Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology) Item 16.0 AEL NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2012/0002853) 3278 Graduate Certificate In Research Studies (Arts, Education and Law) 4163 Graduate Diploma of Research Studies (Arts, Education and Law) Item 17.0 GBS NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2012/0012114) 3267 Graduate Certificate In Management

Program Changes

Item 18.0 HUM 5-YEAR PROGRAM REVIEW / MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0002841), (2012/0002842) 1017, 1088 Bachelor of Communication 1016, 1021 Bachelor of Arts

Item 19.0 NRS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0007687) 1354 Bachelor of Midwifery Item 20.0 EDN MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0002829) 1049, 1050, 1060 Bachelor of Education – Primary 1052 Bachelor of Education – Special Education Item 21.0 QCA MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0008402)

1181 Bachelor of Fine Art 1186 Bachelor of Photography 1187 Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art 1189 Bachelor of Design 1302 Bachelor of Digital Media

Item 22.0 QCGU MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSALS

2049 Bachelor of Music Technology with Honours (2012/0008403) 3095 Graduate Certificate In Music Technology (2012/0008405) 4119 Graduate Diploma In Music Technology (2012/0008406) 9298 Certificate In Music Technology (2012/0008404)

Item 23.0 HLS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0007703)

2080 Griffith Health Group Honours Program Item 24.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0012122) 3274 Graduate Certificate In Human Resource Management 5331, 5261 Master of Human Resource Management 5454 Master of Employment Relations Item 25.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0012106) 1289, 1290 Bachelor of Business (Hotel, Tourism, Event, Real Estate and Property, Sport) 1271 Bachelor of Business (Tourism And Hospitality Management) 1034, 1288 Bachelor of Business 1035, 1286 Bachelor of Commerce 1105, 1107 Bachelor of International Business 1147 Bachelor of Asian Studies/Bachelor Of Communication 1291, 1292 Bachelor of Politics, Asian Studies and International Relations Item 26.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0012111) 1105, 1107 Bachelor of International Business



TABLE OF CONTENTS: PROGRAM SUBMISSIONS FOR RESOLUTION OR NOTING

1034, 1288 Bachelor of Business 1290 Bachelor of Business (Hotel, Tourism, Event, Real Estate And Property, Sport) 1035, 1286 Bachelor of Commerce 1147 Bachelor of Asian Studies/Bachelor of Communication 1291, 1292 Bachelor of Politics, Asian Studies and International Relations Item 27.0 SEET MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0011566) 1331 Bachelor of Information Technology (Advanced With Honours) 1341 Bachelor of Information Technology (Advanced) 1330 Bachelor of Science (Advanced With Honours) 1342 Bachelor of Science (Advanced) 1348, 1349 Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (Advanced) 1320 Bachelor of Engineering with Advanced Studies

Program Withdrawals

Item 28.0 ENV PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2012/0011572) 3257, 3258 Graduate Certificate In Science (Science Education) 5554, 5555 Master of Science (Science Education)

15.0 SEET NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2012/0011583)

3277 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN RESEARCH STUDIES (SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENT, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY) 4162 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF RESEARCH STUDIES (SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENT, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY)

15.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (15

November 2012), is asked to consider the attached proposal to establish the Graduate Certificate in Research Studies (Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology) (3277, exit point only) and Graduate Diploma of Research Studies (Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology) (4162) for introduction in Semester 1 2013.

15.2 At the 15 November 2012 Programs Committee meeting, issues were raised as

follows: - Concerns were expressed about whether the content of the proposed 20CP

Literature Review and the Special Topics courses is adequate. A view was expressed that 20CP literature review courses are not appropriate for this type of qualification; Literature review work tends to be incorporated into the 40CP dissertation, and offering separate 20CP literature review courses provides the opportunity for students to ‘double-dip’ this content. The 20CP Special and Approved Topics courses also need further consideration to ensure they contain AQF level 8 learning outcomes. The Committee requested further consideration of the academic plans which include these types of courses, and that course descriptions and Course Profiles (to be approved by the Dean Learning and Teaching) provide clear advice about their contents and assessment requirements.

- The titles for the Engineering Dissertation courses are to be changed to remove reference to the different ‘parts’, and in the Information and Communication Technology courses reference to ‘honours’ be removed.

- Members expressed concern about the proposal to offer up to 40CP of credit towards the Graduate Diploma to students who have successfully completed relevant prior coursework study in the discipline, since it is outside the University’s Credit Transfer Policy. It was suggested that students who have completed relevant prior coursework in a Masters qualification be permitted to exit with a Graduate Certificate after completing the 40CP dissertation component (plus a 10CP research methods course if the student has not completed such a course in their prior studies). This would mean changing the degree requirements for exiting with a Graduate Certificate to having completed “a minimum of 40CP of specified coursework”.



15.3 The Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School confirmed the proposal to enable

students to exit with a Graduate Certificate having completed the 40CP dissertation component (plus a 10CP research methods course if the student has not completed such a course in their prior studies) would require a change to the HDR scholarships policy, which will be considered at the next meeting of the Board of Graduate Research. The policy will be changed in time for the first cohort of students completing the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate.

15.4 Programs Committee agreed at the last meeting to adopt this option for the Graduate

Certificates and Graduate Diplomas in Research Studies offered by all four Groups.

15.5 A revised program proposal to establish the Graduate Certificate in Research Studies (Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology) (3277, exit point only) and Graduate Diploma of Research Studies (Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology) (4162) for introduction in Semester 1 2013 addressing issues raised at the last meeting is attached for consideration (2012/0011583).

Recommendation:


November 2012), is asked approve: - The proposal to establish the Graduate Certificate in Research Studies (Science,

Environment, Engineering and Technology) (3277, exit point only) and Graduate Diploma of Research Studies (Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology) (4162), as detailed in 2012/0011583, for introduction in Semester 1 2013; and

- The program be approved for an accreditation period of five years to 2017 and five-year program review to be completed and forwarded to Programs Committee before the end of 2017.

For approval

16.0 AEL NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2012/0002853)

3278 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN RESEARCH STUDIES (ARTS, EDUCATION AND LAW) 4163 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF RESEARCH STUDIES (ARTS, EDUCATION AND LAW)

16.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (15 November 2012), is asked to consider the attached proposal (2012/0002853) to establish the Graduate Certificate in Research Studies (Arts, Education and Law) (3278, exit point only) and Graduate Diploma of Research Studies (Arts, Education and Law) (4163) for introduction in Semester 1 2013.

16.2 At the 15 November 2012 Programs Committee meeting issues were raised as

follows: - The non-specific nature of the course description for the 20CP course 6100HUM

Discipline Workshop. Also, the course description states “How students will make use of the assessment items will be negotiated between student, the workshop lecturer and the supervisor...”. The Dean (Learning and Teaching) is to ensure there is an appropriate amount of assessment for a 20CP course and the learning outcomes for this course are at AQF level 8.

- Reference to ‘negotiated assessment’ is to be removed from the same Course Description.

- It is not clear in the program proposal where students have the opportunity to undertake research training, and the Committee seeks further advice.

- In response to a query about why specific research courses are being used for each discipline, the Dean (Learning and Teaching) advised it has been difficult to achieve one set of dissertation courses across the Group in the initial stage of this program’s development. Programs Committee recommends the Group gives further consideration to establishing a set of generic dissertation courses in the



future. It was suggested a conversation may be held at a Deans (L&T) forum to consider a generic set of courses across the University; due consideration would need to be given to allocation of load and course coding if this suggestion is to be progressed.

- Reference on pages 4 and 11 of the submission indicate 7009CCJ is a prerequisite for 7036CCJ. However a statement on page 11 of the submission also indicates 7036CCJ is a prerequisite for 7009CCJ. This is to be clarified in the submission and made clear to students in the Course Catalogue.

16.3 A revised program proposal to establish the Graduate Certificate in Research Studies (Arts, Education and Law) (3278, exit point only) and Graduate Diploma of Research Studies (Arts, Education and Law) (4163) (4162) for introduction in Semester 1 2013 addressing issues raised at the last meeting is attached for consideration (2012/0002853).

Recommendation:


November 2012), is asked to approve: - The proposal to establish the Graduate Certificate in Research Studies (Arts,

Education and Law) (3278, exit point only) and Graduate Diploma of Research Studies (Arts, Education and Law), as detailed in 2012/0002853, for introduction in Semester 1 2013

- The program be approved for an accreditation period of five years to 2017 and five-year program review to be completed and forwarded to Programs Committee before the end of 2017.

For approval

17.0 GBS NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2012/0012114)

3267 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT 17.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (15

November 2012), is asked to consider the attached proposal to establish a Graduate Certificate in Management under which various award plans will be configured, as detailed in 2012/0012114, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

17.2 In order to avoid a proliferation of individual programs it is intended to offer a Graduate

Certificate in Management under which various award plans will be configured based on the needs of the industry partner. Where relevant, articulation arrangements between each award plan will be established with existing Masters programs. The development of a strong executive education presence is a priority for the GBS, and the Graduate Certificate serves two purposes: - Increases domestic postgraduate program enrolments and - Provides a platform to further develop relationships with industry.

17.3 The program will be promoted by the new GBS Asia Pacific Management Centre

which focuses on ‘the professional development of managers in private industry and the public sector’. In providing a customised program for each group, course content and assessment and delivery can be tailored to suit the needs of the employer and provide relevant business knowledge and experiential learning opportunities.

17.4 It is proposed to move the existing 3245 Graduate Certificate in Leadership and

Management (UnitingCare Health) under this umbrella program where students will still graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management. It will be offered under MOUs with UnitingCare Queensland (UCQ) and the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Brisbane. The MOU with UCQ has already been signed by both parties; the MOU for the Catholic Archdiocese is being prepared and the program will not be offered until finalised and signed by both parties.



17.5 Each time a new arrangement and award plan is proposed a proposal will be forwarded to Programs Committee for approval.

Recommendation:


November 2012), is asked to approve the proposal to establish a Graduate Certificate in Management for the award Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management, as detailed in 2012/0012114, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

For approval 18.0 HUM 5-YEAR PROGRAM REVIEW / MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0002841)

1017, 1088 BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION HUM 5-YEAR PROGRAM REVIEW / MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0002842) 1016, 1021 BACHELOR OF ARTS


November 2012), is asked to consider the attached proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Communication (1017, 1088), as detailed in 2012/0002841, and Bachelor of Arts (1016, 1021, as detailed in 2012/0002842, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

18.2 The program proposals were approved for forwarding to Academic Committee.

However at the Programs Committee meeting issues were raised as follows: - Members expressed serious concerns about the complexity of the changes and

that they are being proposed so late in the year for implementation in 2013. Given the magnitude of the changes it is extremely difficult for members to check the detail to ensure the changes are academically justifiable and will not disadvantage students.

- Further, these changes are likely to have a significant impact on students, causing potential confusion in the forthcoming December enrolment period.

- The School of Humanities is to advise whether these proposed changes have been factored into timetabling for semester 1 2013 courses.

- The School is also asked to prepare and provide Study Plans to all re-enrolling students to make clear what choices are available to them. These Study Plans are to be provided for the next meeting of Programs Committee and to be published as links on the Programs and Courses Website.

- The School is to advise on whether this impacts the OUA offering of this degree.

18.3 Associate Professor Susan Forde attended the Programs Committee meeting to speak to this item, and has provided advice as follows: - Study plans are being prepared for all continuing students who will complete their

degree under the degree requirements that were in place when they began their studies.

- Changes that will affect continuing students are: - The nomenclature of a few majors has changed (eg Film & Screen is now

called Screen Studies & Production; Writing in the BComm is now called Creative Writing & Literature), although the structure of the majors remains the same.

- In line with Project 900 a few courses have been withdrawn but this is a process occurring outside the Program Reviews, and that will affect a range of Schools, offerings, Programs etc -- students will simply have to seek advice for alternatives if they wish to take a course that has been withdrawn.

- Any of the core courses proposed in the Bachelor of Communication, and the restructure of the BA majors (from 80CP down to 60CP) will not apply to re-enrolling/continuing students. They will apply for the 2013 intake, and these changes will be reflected in the Programs and enrolment information.

- None of these changes have any impact whatsoever on our OUA offerings of these degrees.



Recommendation:


November 2012), is asked to approve the changes to the Bachelor of Communication (1017, 1088), as detailed in 2012/0002841, and Bachelor of Arts (1016, 1021, as detailed in 2012/0002842, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

For approval

19.0 NRS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0007687)

1354 BACHELOR OF MIDWIFERY

19.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (13 September 2012), is asked to consider the attached proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Midwifery (1354), as detailed in 2012/0007687, for implementation in Semester 1, 2013.

19.2 The School of Nursing and Midwifery proposes to have the program designated for

the purposes of approved leave of absence (refer Student Administration Policy, Section 9.2[c]). The following changes are proposed to more effectively manage forward planning for clinical placements: - Students be permitted to defer for one year only then be advised to re-apply to

QTAC rather than have the option to take leave of absence. - Approved leave of absences will be restricted to 2 semesters with the approval of

the Head of School or nominee. This would allow the School to keep track of students who may be returning to clinical practice and subsequently keep our clinical partners informed of their student numbers on a semester by semester basis.

- Students be readmitted only with the approval of the Head of School or nominee and be dependent on availability of clinical places.

19.3 The proposed change should allow for the School to better manage clinical places for

the program in an increasingly competitive market. A major component of the program is the clinical practice requirement which accounts for approximately 50% of the program content. Consequently clinical placement is a major factor when planning student progression.

Recommendation:


September 2012), is approve the proposed changes to the Bachelor of Midwifery (1354), as detailed in 2012/0007687, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

For approval

20.0 EDN MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0002829)

1049, 1050, 1060 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION – PRIMARY 1052 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION – SPECIAL EDUCATION

20.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Programs Committee (11

October 2012) is asked to consider a proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Education – Primary (1049, 1050, 1060) and the Bachelor of Education – Special Education (1052), as detailed in 2012/0002829, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

20.2 It is proposed to withdraw the embedded Honours component from the Bachelor of

Education – Primary and Bachelor of Education – Special Education programs for the following reasons:



- The Honours Stream of the Bachelor of Education – Primary, and Bachelor of Education – Special Education have experienced decreasing enrolments over the last five years. In 2012, two students commenced the Thesis component on the Gold Coast campus, and four students at the Mt Gravatt/Logan campuses.

- The program has an embedded honours research thesis component of only 30CP which means it does not comply with current AQF requirements.

20.3 Currently enrolled students will be able to complete their studies. Recommendation:


October 2012), is asked to approve the proposed changes to the Bachelor of Education – Primary (1049, 1050, 1060) and the Bachelor of Education – Special Education (1052), as detailed in 2012/0002829, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

For approval

21.0 QCA MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0008402)

1181 BACHELOR OF FINE ART 1186 BACHELOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY 1187 BACHELOR OF CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS ART 1189 BACHELOR OF DESIGN 1302 BACHELOR OF DIGITAL MEDIA


November 2012), is asked to consider the attached proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Fine Art (1181), Bachelor of Photography (1186), Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art (1187), Bachelor of Design (1189 and Bachelor of Digital Media (1302), as detailed in 2012/0008402, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

21.2 The Queensland College of Art is proposing to offer a new Elective Major and Elective

Specialisation entitled ‘International/National Collaboration’. The courses offered involve a structured and supervised field trip to either an Australian or overseas destination, typically being of several weeks duration. Students work both individually and collaboratively, with an aim to extend their cultural experiences as well as expand their art practice through the opportunity of collecting and collating research information from cultures other than their own.

Recommendation:


November 2012), is asked to approve the proposed changes to the Bachelor of Fine Art (1181), Bachelor of Photography (1186), Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art (1187), Bachelor of Design (1189 and Bachelor of Digital Media (1302), as detailed in 2012/0008402, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

For approval 22.0 QCGU MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSALS

2049 BACHELOR OF MUSIC TECHNOLOGY WITH HONOURS (2012/0008403) 3095 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (2012/0008405) 4119 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (2012/0008406) 9298 CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (2012/0008404)


November 2012), is asked to consider the attached proposals for changes to the Bachelor of Music Technology with Honours (2049), Graduate Certificate in Music



Technology (3095), Graduate Diploma in Music Technology (4119) and Certificate in Music Technology (9298), as detailed in 2012/0008403, 2012/0008405, 2012/0008406 and 2012/0008404 respectively, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

22.2 The Queensland Conservatorium proposes to align these programs with changes

made to the Bachelor of Music Technology in 2012, after a major review was undertaken in 2011, by: - raising efficiency in delivery - a more flexible program design allowing greater alignment with Bachelor of Music

Technology courses and - promoting cross-campus alternatives

Recommendation:


November 2012), is asked to approve the proposed changes to the Bachelor of Music Technology with Honours (2049), Graduate Certificate in Music Technology (3095), Graduate Diploma in Music Technology (4119) and Certificate in Music Technology (9298), as detailed in 2012/0008403, 2012/0008405, 2012/0008406 and 2012/0008404 respectively, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

For approval 23.0 HLS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0007703)

2080 GRIFFITH HEALTH GROUP HONOURS PROGRAM

23.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (15 November 2012), is asked to consider the attached proposal for changes to the Griffith Health Group Honours Program (2080), as detailed in 2012/0007703, for implementation in Summer Semester (January/February) 2013.

23.2 The Health Group proposed that Child and Family Studies be added to the list of

specialisations in this program. The Bachelor of Child and Family Studies, offered by the School of Human Services and Social Work, had a change of name from Bachelor of Human Services in Child and Family Studies some time ago. Until now there have been no applications for entry into the Griffith Health Honours Program by graduates of the Bachelor of Child and Family Studies program. However an application for entry in 2013 has now been received.

23.3 There are no changes to the admission requirements, program structure or degree

requirements for the Griffith Health Group Honours program, other than to add this specialisation.

Recommendation:

23.4 The Academic Committee, on the Programs Committee (15 November 2012), is asked

to approve the proposed changes to the Griffith Health Group Honours Program (2080), as detailed in 2012/0007703, for implementation in Summer Semester (January/February) 2013.

For approval 24.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0012122)

3274 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 5331, 5261 MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 5454 MASTER OF EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS


November 2012), is asked to consider the attached proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (3274), Master of Human



Resource Management (5331, 5261) and Master of Employment Relations (5454), as detailed in 2012/0012122, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

24.2 The Griffith Business School proposes that the 3274 Graduate Certificate in Human

Resource Management (OUA) be added as an entry point to the 5454 Master of Employment Relations and the 5331/5261 Master of Human Resource Management. This omission was an oversight from the original approval of the Graduate Certificate, however is in line with admission criteria for the Masters programs which permits admission via the equivalent on campus/OUA Graduate Certificates.

24.3 In 2013 the Griffith Business School will be reviewing all 80CP masters programs in

accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework. The admission requirements and all articulation arrangements for the masters programs will be revised such that students completing a relevant level 7 qualification will complete a 120CP Masters qualification; with a level 8 qualification students will only need to complete an 80CP Masters.

Recommendation:


November 2012), is asked to approve the proposed changes to the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (3274), Master of Human Resource Management (5331, 5261) and Master of Employment Relations (5454), as detailed in 2012/0012122, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

For approval 25.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0012106)

1289, 1290 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HOTEL, TOURISM, EVENT, REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY, SPORT) 1271 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT) 1034, 1288 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS 1035, 1286 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE 1105, 1107 BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 1147 BACHELOR OF ASIAN STUDIES/BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION 1291, 1292 BACHELOR OF POLITICS, ASIAN STUDIES AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS


November 2012), is asked to consider the attached proposal for changes to the above listed programs, as detailed in 2012/0012106, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

25.2 The Griffith Business School proposes to withdraw the Recreation Management Minor

from all business programs for new students commencing from 2013. Continuing students will be able to complete the minor.

Recommendation:


November 2012), is asked to approve the proposed changes to the the above listed programs, as detailed in 2012/0012106, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

For approval

26.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0012111)

1105, 1107 BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 1034, 1288 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS 1290 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HOTEL, TOURISM, EVENT, REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY, SPORT) 1035, 1286 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE



1147 BACHELOR OF ASIAN STUDIES/BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION 1291, 1292 BACHELOR OF POLITICS, ASIAN STUDIES AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS


November 2012), is asked to consider the attached proposal for changes to the above listed programs, as detailed in 2012/0012111, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

26.2 The Griffith Business School proposes to withdraw the International Political Economy

Minor. There are no students currently enrolled.

Recommendation:

26.3 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (15 November 2012), is asked to approve the proposed changes to the above listed programs, as detailed in 2012/0012111, for implementation in Semester 1 2013.

For approval 27.0 SEET MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2012/0011566)

1331 BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ADVANCED WITH HONOURS) 1341 BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ADVANCED) 1330 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ADVANCED WITH HONOURS) 1342 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ADVANCED) 1348, 1349 BACHELOR OF BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCE (ADVANCED) 1320BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH ADVANCED STUDIES


November 2012), is asked to approve the attached proposal to change testamur titles for the above-listed programs, as detailed in 2012/0011566, for all graduating students from 2012.

27.2 This proposal will provide graduates with a testamur that identifies they have

completed additional advanced studies tasks related to nominated courses in their bachelors degree. The way testamurs have been presented to date, reference to 'Advanced' is open to other interpretations such as a specific award major or an advanced Honours award. In addition there is no reference in the AQF Issuance Policy to the use of the term ‘advanced’ on its own in bachelors degree award nomenclature.

Recommendation:


November 2012), is asked to approve the proposal to change the testamur titles for the above-listed programs, as detailed in 2012/0011566, for all graduating students from 2012.

For approval

28.0 ENV PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2012/0011572)

3257, 3258 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE (SCIENCE EDUCATION) 5554, 5555 MASTER OF SCIENCE (SCIENCE EDUCATION)

28.1 The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) approved the withdrawal of the Graduate

Certificate in Science (Science Education) (3257, 3258) and Master of Science (Science Education) (5554, 5555) on 3 October 2012.

28.2 The Pro Vice Chancellor Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology has

instructed these programs be withdrawn because student numbers are too low to be sustainable.



28.3 Students currently enrolled will be able to complete their studies without disadvantage.

For noting 29.0 OFFICE OF PLANNING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES – 18 MONTH IMPLEMENTATION

PROGRESS REPORT 29.1 In accordance with the University Reviews Policy, administrative elements are

required to report implementation progress 18 months post review. 29.2 The Review of the Office of Planning and Financial Services 18 Month Final Progress

Report (2012/0011015) is attached for the consideration of Academic Committee.

Recommendation:

29.3 The Academic Committee is asked to recommend the Review of the Office of Planning and Financial Services 18 Month Final Progress Report (2012/0011015) to Council.

For acceptance of recommendation

30.0 GRIFFITH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING – 18 MONTH IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORT 30.1 In accordance with the University Reviews Policy, administrative elements are

required to report implementation progress 18 months post review. 30.2 The Review of the Griffith School of Engineering 18 Month Final Progress Report

(2012/0010768) is attached for the consideration of Academic Committee.

Recommendation:

30.3 The Academic Committee is asked to recommend the Review of the Griffith School of Engineering 18 Month Final Progress Report (2012/0010768) to Council.


31.0 RESEARCH INSTITUTES AND CENTRES REVIEWS 31.1 The Research Centres Policy requires that Research Centres report to Academic

Committee through Research Committee each year on their performance in the preceding year; submission of a satisfactory annual report is a condition of funding for each Centre. Additionally, in the fourth year of funding for each Centre, Research Committee must conduct a review of the Centre’s performance and provide a report to Academic Committee with a recommendation on whether the Centre should be continued or disestablished.

31.2 An Annual Report Review Panel and a Fourth Year Review Panel, each Chaired by

the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), convened in October to review the 2011 performance of Griffith’s Research Institutes and Centres on behalf of Research Committee.

Recommendation:

31.3 The Academic Committee is asked to:

approve the continuation of the Research Centres as described in the document Research Institutes and Centres Fourth Year Reviews Review Panel Summary Feedback (2013/0006251); and

note the Research Institutes and Centres Annual Reports Review Panel Summary Feedback report (2013/0006252).




32.0 PROPOSED NAME CHANGE FOR THE RESEARCH CENTRE FOR CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY PRACTICE INNOVATION Recommendation:

32.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Research Committee (7/2012), is asked to approve the proposal to rename the Research Centre for Clinical and Community Practice to the Centre for Health Practice Innovation.


33.0 HUMAN RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE CONSTITUTION 33.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the 6/2012 Research

Committee, is asked to consider the revised constitution for the Human Research Ethics Committee, as described in 2013/0006253. The recommended revisions include the addition of the Professor of Indigenous Research to the membership ad some editorial corrections and updates.

Recommendation:

33.2 The Academic Committee is asked to approve the amendments to the Human Research Ethics Committee Constitution (2013/0006253), effective immediately.


34.0 HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH POLICY – RECOGNITION OF GRADUATE DIPLOMA AND GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF RESEARCH STUDIES PROGRAMS 34.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the 10/2012 Board of Graduate

Research, is asked to consider the proposed revisions to the Higher Degree Research Policy (2013/0006258). The Policy has been revised to ensure that the Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate of Research Studies programs are recognised as a pathway for admission to a higher degree research program.

Recommendation:

34.2 The Academic Committee is asked to approve the revisions to the Higher Degree Research Policy (2013/0006258), effective immediately.


35.0 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH SUPERVISOR ACCREDITATION POLICY – RECOGNITION OF WORKSHOPS AND APPROVAL OF ACCREDITED STATUS 35.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the 10/2012 Board of Graduate

Research, is asked to consider the proposed revisions to the Griffith University Higher Degree Research Supervisor Accreditation Policy (2013/0006259). The Policy has been revised to include the requirement for a recommendation by the Head of Element and approval by the Dean (Research) be obtained where a status of Accredited is required.

Recommendation:

35.2 The Academic Committee is asked to approve the revisions to the Griffith University Higher Degree Research Supervisor Accreditation Policy (2013/0006259), effective immediately.




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

COMMITTEES

36.1 The minutes and/or action sheets of the following Committees are attached for noting:

a) Board of Graduate Research (9/2012) b) Research Committee (6/2012) c) Internationalisation Advisory Committee (3/2012)

For noting 37.0 OTHER BUSINESS 38.0 2013 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES

38.1 The meeting dates for 2013 appear below. Members will wish to note that meetings begin at 10.00am and are scheduled through until 1.00pm. A light lunch will be served directly after each meeting to provide an opportunity to network with other members.

7 February 14 March 16 May 18 July 5 September 14 November

G34_2.02 – Gold Coast N54_2.02 & 2.01 - Nathan G34_2.02 – Gold Coast N54_2.02 & 2.01 - Nathan N54_2.02 & 2.01 - Nathan N54_2.02 & 2.01 - Nathan

For noting

Documents

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