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Academic Committee Minutes 5/00

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

A meeting of the Academic Committee of the Griffith University Council was held at 1.30 pm on Thursday3 August 2000, in the Council Chamber, Room 2.02, Bray Centre, Nathan.

PRESENT: APOLOGIES:

Associate Professor Merv Hyde – Acting ChairpersonVice-Chancellor - Professor L Roy WebbPro-Vice-Chancellor (Arts) - Professor James WalterPro-Vice-Chancellor (Business, Equity) - Professor MargaretGardnerProvost & Director QCGU - Professor Simone de HaanProvost & Director, QCA - Professor Mostyn Bramley-MooreDean, Arts - Professor David MossDean, Commerce and Management - Professor Drew NesdaleDean, Education - Professor Marilyn McMenimanDean, Engineering and Information Technology – ProfessorBarry HarrisonDean, Health Sciences - Professor Roger WillisDean, International Business & Politics - Professor David LimDean, Law - Professor John DewarDean, Nursing and Health – Associate Professor Debra CreedyDean, Postgraduate Eduation – Professor Peter BrosnanDean, Science - Professor William MacGillivrayDirector GSM – Professor Greg Bamber

Professor Bill LovegroveProfessor Bill HogarthMs Janice RickardsAssociate Professor Beverley SparksProfessor Max Standage

Dr Carol BowieProfessor Lex BrownMs Amanda ClarkAssociate Professor Joy CummingDr Maria Dobrenov-MajorMs Anne DonovanDr Jenny FlemingMr Nicholas GilbertDr Stephen HarropDr Jason JacobsMs Mia KellyDr Steven O’KeefeDr Ian PattersonMr Ali SalariDr Richard WortleyDr Jimmy Yu

Director GIHE – Professor Royce SadlerAcademic Registrar - Dr Lyn Holman

Secretary - Mr Barry Reardon

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MINUTES

1.0 MEMBERSHIP OF ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

1.1 The Academic Committee resolved to place on record its appreciation of the outstandingcontributions of the following members who attended their last meeting of AcademicCommittee in June 2000:

Dr Linda ConradProfessor George KearneyProfessor John O’GormanProfessor David SaundersProfessor Rodney Topor

1.2 The Academic Committee welcomed the following new members to the meeting:

Deans

Professor Peter Brosnan, Dean - Postgraduate EducationAssociate Professor Debra Creedy, Dean - Nursing and HealthProfessor David Moss, Dean - ArtsProfessor Drew Nesdale, Dean - Commerce and ManagementAssociate Professor Beverley Sparks, Dean - InternationalProfessor Roger Willis, Dean - Health Sciences

Academic Staff

Dr Stephen Harrop, School of NursingDr Jason Jacobs, School of Film, Media and Cultural StudiesDr Steven O’Keefe, School of Microelectronic Engineering

Postgraduate Student

Ms Amanda Clark

Rights of Audience and Debate

Professor Royce Sadler, Director - Griffith Institute for Higher Education

2.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the Academic Committee’s 4/2000 meeting, having been circulated, were taken asread and confirmed.

SECTION A: REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

3.0 POLICY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND REVIEW OF RESEARCH CENTRES

3.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Research and Postgraduate StudiesCommittee (4/2000 meeting), considered a new ‘Policy on the Establishment and Review ofResearch Centres’ (00/0156) which is intended to replace the policy statement ‘Organisationand Organisational Relationships of Centres, Institutes and Units of the University’ (0527/91)as it relates to research.


3.2 The Academic Committee noted that the current policy (0527/91) was adopted by the 5/91meeting of Council and was a reflection of the organisational structures which were in placeprior to academic restructuring in July 1997.

A Working Party of the Research and Postgraduate Studies Committee reviewed andredrafted the Centres policy in 1998, however the redrafted policy was not endorsed by theAcademic Committee. The Vice-Chancellor advised that the new policy statement currentlybefore Academic Committee represented the University’s response to the latest developmentsin the research area, particularly the Federal Government’s White Paper on Research.

3.3 The Academic Committee noted the following significant aspects of the new policy:

• the policy statement referred exclusively to organisational structures devoted to research.The Academic Committee noted that a policy on Centres related to non-researchactivities, (eg delivery and review of educational product) needed to be developed as soonas possible.

• the authority to approve the establishment and disestablishment of Centres is delegatedfrom Council to the Academic Committee.

• the Vice-Chancellor may, where exceptional circumstances exist, also authorise theestablishment of Centres.

• a Centre will report in line management to a Head of School, unless otherwise determinedby the designated Group Pro-Vice-Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor.

• the Group Pro-Vice-Chancellor will determine which Centres established under the formerpolicy are to retain their designation under the new policy.

Resolution

3.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Research and Postgraduate StudiesCommittee (4/2000 meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council the approval of the‘Policy on the Establishment and Review of Research Centres’ (00/0156).

4.0 ACF503 MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE – NEW COURSE SUBMISSION

4.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), considered the submission (00/0183) proposing the establishment of a Master ofInternational Finance course.

4.2 The Master of International Finance course is designed to allow non-finance graduatestudents the opportunity of repositioning their career in the Finance sector. To this end, thecourse is structured on the foundation subjects of the undergraduate programme for theBachelor of International Finance.

4.3 The proposed course comprises 80CP of core subjects as follows:


Full TimeSemester 1ACF7211 Aspects of Corporate Finance 10CPACF7102 Investment Analysis & Management 10CPACF7104 Multinational Business Finance 10CPACF7215 International Economics 10CPSemester 2ACF7214 Financial Institutions, Instruments and Management 10CPACF7105 Asia Pacific Capital Markets 10CPACF7103 Portfolio Management and Derivative Securities 10CPABF7031G Corporate Financial Risk Management 10CP

TOTAL 80CP

Part TimeYear 1 - Semester 1ACF7211 Aspects of Corporate Finance 10CPACF7102 Investment Analysis & Management 10CPYear 1 - Semester 2ACF7214 Financial Institutions, Instruments and Management 10CPACF7105 Asia Pacific Capital Markets 10CPYear 2 - Semester 1ACF7104 Multinational Business Finance 10CPACF7215 International Economics 10CPYear 2 - Semester 2ACF7103 Portfolio Management and Derivative Securities 10CPABF7031G Corporate Financial Risk Management 10CP

TOTAL 80CP

Resolution

4.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that the Master of International Finance, asdescribed in (00/0183), be approved for introduction in Semester 1, 2001.

5.0 MKT303 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADVERTISING/MKT503 MASTER OFADVERTISING/MKT533 MASTER OF ADVERTISING WITH HONOURS – NEW COURSESUBMISSION

5.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), considered a submission (00/0155) proposing the establishment of a GraduateCertificate in Advertising, a Master of Advertising and a Master of Advertising with Honourscourse.

5.2 The courses provide skills in the design of, and strategies underlying, advertising campaigns;and the role of consumers as target markets of that advertising. The courses also offerexpertise in relevant areas of marketing, including public relations and interactive and integratedmarketing. The degrees are intended to be available to bachelor’s degree graduates.

5.3 The proposed course structures are as follows:


TABLE 1 – Graduate Certificate in Advertising (40CP)(4 X 10CP core subjects = 40CP)

Recommended part-time program of studyYear Semester Code Subject CP1 1 MKT7014 Principles of Advertising (new) 10CP1 1 MKT7202 Corporate Communications and Public

Relations (new)10CP

1 2 MKT7017 Advertising Campaign Planning (new) 10CP1 2 MKT7018 Creative Advertising Strategies (new) 10CP

TABLE 2 – Master of Advertising (80CP)(8 X 10CP core subjects = 80CP)

Recommended Full-time Program of StudyYear Semester Code Subject CP1 1 MKT7110 Advanced Studies in Consumer Decision

Making10CP

1 1 MKT7008 Interactive Marketing 10CP1 1 MKT7014 Principles of Advertising (new) 10CP1 1 MKT7202 Corporate Communications and Public

Relations (new)10CP

1 2 MKT7009 Integrated Marketing Communications 10CP1 2 MKT7017 Advertising Campaign Planning (new) 10CP1 2 MKT7018 Creative Advertising Strategies (new) 10CP1 2 MKT7030 Directed Individual Study 10CP

TABLE 3 – Master of Advertising with Honours (120CP)(8 X 10CP core subjects + 40CP Research Dissertation = 120CP)Recommended full-time program of studyYear Semester Code Subject CP1 1 MKT7110 Advanced Studies in Consumer Decision

Making10CP

1 1 MKT7008 Interactive Marketing 10CP1 1 MKT7014 Principles of Advertising (new) 10CP1 1 MKT7202 Corporate Communications and Public

Relations (new)10CP

1 2 MKT7009 Integrated Marketing Communication 10CP1 2 MKT7017 Advertising Campaign Planning (new) 10CP1 2 MKT7018 Creative Advertising Strategies (new) 10CP1 2 MKT7030 Directed Individual Study 10CP2 1 MKT8100 Research Dissertation 40CP

Resolution

5.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that the Graduate Certificate in Advertising, theMaster of Advertising and the Master of Advertising with Honours courses, as described in(00/0155), be approved for introduction in Semester 1, 2001.

6.0 CIT506 MASTER OF E-COMMERCE – NEW COURSE SUBMISSION

6.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), considered a submission (00/0179) proposing the establishment of a Master ofeCommerce course, for introduction in Semester 2, 2000.


6.2 The core of the course covers the fundamental principles of eCommerce, business policy ineCommerce, eCommerce and global markets, IT networks and systems, project managementof eCommerce initiatives, WWW technologies and their integration into eCommerce solutions,online marketing and brand management, interactive marketing and research, online securityand payment systems and practical applications of eCommerce processes to contemporarybusiness projects. Specialist Strands cover Accounting, Financial Planning, MarketingCommunications, Marketing Research, Information Technology, International Business,Human Resource Management, Retailing, Banking and Finance, Tourism and HospitalityPlanning.

6.3 Four core subjects, each 10CP, will be offered in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 on campuseach year:

CIT7509 eCommerce Executive Seminar ProgramCIT7510 eCommerce Project ManagementECS7210 Digital EconomyMKT7008 Interactive Marketing

Plus students will be required to complete four 10CP subjects chosen from the followingSpecialist Strands, giving a total of 80CP for the Master of eCommerce:

Information TechnologyInternational BusinessMarketing CommunicationsMarketing ResearchRetailingBanking and FinanceAccountingFinancial PlanningTourism and Hospitality PlanningHuman Resource Management

Students may choose subjects across the Specialist Strands as well as solely within oneSpecialist Strand. This opportunity to select subjects is conditional upon satisfying anyprerequisite requirements, and also upon timetabling and availability of subjects. Initially allthe subjects will be offered on campus. It is intended that the core subjects be developed foronline delivery to be available in September 2000, and that the Specialist Strand subjects bedeveloped for online delivery as soon as the participating Schools are able to do so.

6.4 The Academic Committee noted advice from the Dean, Engineering and InformationTechnology indicating that, while he supported the submission in principle, he felt theCommittee should consider recommending this submission for the on campus course only,and consider a new submission regarding the on-line delivery when it has been developed.

6.5 The Academic Committee noted advice that approximately 24 students had begun the oncampus version of this course in Week Two of this Semester. The four core subjects are onoffer to these students and a number of Specialist Stand subjects are also available. It isenvisaged the on-line versions of the subjects will be available from September and will beoffered to a new cohort of students at that time.

6.6 The Academic Committee noted that in supporting the current submission, the EducationCommittee had asked that a further submission be forwarded for consideration later in thesemester, providing:


- an update on the implementation of the on-line offerings (including projected numbersand details of how the Faculty envisages implementing the administration of the coursefor students who are admitted part-way through Semester 2);

- information on the teaching and learning characteristics of on-line delivery.

6.7 A member queried whether significant changes in teaching strategies, such as the on-line-delivery of courses, required approval by Academic Committee as a major change to coursesubmission. The Academic Committee agreed to refer this issue to the Academic Registrarfor further clarification.

Resolution

6.8 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that the Master of eCommerce course, asdescribed in (00/0179), be approved for introduction in Semester 2, 2000.

7.0 ENG107 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN MULTIMEDIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS – NEWCOURSE SUBMISSION

7.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), considered a submission (00/0158) proposing the establishment of a Bachelor ofEngineering in Multimedia Telecommunications Course.

7.2 The Academic Committee noted that Multimedia is fast emerging as the framework for howpeople communicate with each other. The mixing of key technologies such as computer,electronics, multimedia and telecommunications will have a major impact in business, industryand entertainment in the next millennium. Currently the areas of multimedia andtelecommunications are amongst the highest growth rate areas in the world. There is noevidence of this position changing in the near future and job demand is also extremely highwith an increasing number of information and telecommunications companies locating toSouth East Queensland and in particular to the Gold Coast corridor. This course will providean understanding of the area of multimedia but will concentrate on the professional disciplineof telecommunications, underpinned by a basic understanding of electronics and computers.

7.3 The course structure is as follows:

Year 1 Semester I Semester II

ENG1011 Mathematics & Computing ENG1012 Fund of Engineering MathsFirst ENG1503 Physics & Chemistry ENG1016 Physics & InstrumentationOffered ENG1051 Issues in Mod Technology ENG1014 Materials & Testing2001 ENG1073 Microprocessors INT1002 Appl Design & Develop


ENG2011 Engineering Mathematics ENG2012 Numerical ComputingFirst ENG2076 Circuit Analysis ENG2074 Analog ElectronicsOffered ENG2072 Digital Systems ENG2075 Intro to Telecomm Systems2001 ENG1015 Design and Drafting INT2004 Programming Languages II


ENG3072 Digital System Design ENG3071 Control EngineeringFirst ENG3074 Telecommunications ENG3075 Audio and Video CommsOffered ENG3076 Team Design Project ENG2013 Data Analysis2002 INT3003 Data Communications ENG3077 Intro to Co-operative

Education



ENG4071 Co-operative Education ENG3053 Engineering ManagementFirstOffered

Program 40CP ENG4072 Telecommunications Studies

2003 ENG4073 Digital Signal ProcessingElective

7.4 Although this is a new degree being proposed, it is anticipated that a number of students whohave enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering planning to undertake thetransfer course to Microelectronic Engineering, may wish to transfer to this degree. Studentswho commenced first year this year will be able to enter a modified structure of the BEng inMMT for their second year in 2001. Students who commenced second year this year will beable to enter a modified structure half time mode of the BEng in MMT for their third year in2001 and their fourth year in 2002. Students undertaking the second year of the transfercourse in 2000, may if they wish switch to a part-time version of the BEng in MMT for twoyears before completing 4th year full-time in 2003. This arrangement proved popular withstudents when the BEng in Civil was first introduced.

7.5 In response to a member’s question, the Dean, Engineering and Information Technologyreported on the resources available for teaching of new subjects in the proposed degree, aswell as the relationship of the new course to other courses in the University in respect of loadtransfers.

Resolution

7.6 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that the Bachelor of Engineering in MultimediaTelecommunications (BEng) course, as described in (00/0158), be approved for introduction inSemester 1, 2001.

8.0 ENG108 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING WITH ADVANCED STUDIES –NEW COURSE SUBMISSION

8.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), considered a submission (00/0159) proposing the establishment of a Bachelor ofEngineering in Civil Engineering with Advanced Studies course.

8.2 The Academic Committee noted that the Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering withAdvanced Studies is designed to provide students of outstanding ability with a level ofadvanced study. Students will complete all of the requirements of the Bachelor of Engineeringin Civil Engineering course and will be assigned additional tasks and project work throughoutthe four-year period. This additional work, performed under the supervision of academic staffmembers, has been designed so that the students develop exceptional understanding within a“Major” area within their civil engineering studies of either construction/structural,environmental or coastal engineering.

8.3 The structure is that of a normal 4 year, 320 CP degree (see the Table below).

Year 1:80 CP of prescribed subjects plus one Advanced Studies Task in each semester. There is anoption for the Advanced Studies students to test out of certain first year subject componentssuch as:- Mathematics component of ENG1011 (Mathematics and Computing),- Physics component of ENG1503 (Physics and Chemistry).


Years 2 and 3:160 CP of subjects specified according to the rules for each major, plus an Advanced Studiestask completed in conjunction with one of the enrolled subjects each semester. (60 hours eachsemester)

Year 4:80 CP of subjects specified according to the rules for each major. This includes the 20 CPThesis subject where students are expected to carry out an advanced in-depth study utilisingthe skills and knowledge attained in the Advanced Studies tasks undertaken in the earlieryears of the degree.

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering with Advanced StudiesYear Subjects Total Credit

Points1 80 CP civil engineering core subjects, plus

2 x Advanced Studies tasks (approx. 60 hours each semester)80

2 80 CP civil engineering core/major subjects, plus2 x Advanced Studies tasks incorporated within enrolled subjects(approx. 60 hours each semester)

80

3 80 CP civil engineering major/elective subjects, plus2 x Advanced Studies tasks incorporated within enrolled subjects(approx. 60 hours each semester)

80

4 80 CP civil engineering major/elective subjects, which includes theENG4091 Thesis worth 20 CP.

80

Resolution

8.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that the Bachelor of Engineering in CivilEngineering with Advanced Studies (BEng) course, as described in (00/0159), be approved forintroduction in Semester 1, 2001.

9.0 ENG109 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY – NEW COURSE SUBMISSION

9.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), considered a submission (00/0160) proposing the establishment of a Bachelor ofTechnology course.

9.2 This three year degree course in Engineering Technology includes a core of basic engineeringscience subjects plus a range of options for specialisation such as structures, hydraulics,geotechnical, coastal and electronic engineering, and engineering management. The course isless prescriptive and less comprehensive than the B.Eng. It provides an alternative exit point,with the option of continuing to a B.Eng later.

9.3 The structure is that of a normal 3 year, 240 CP degree course, in which a full time courseload is 40 CP per semester.

Year 1: 80 CP of prescribed subjects with no electives, 40 CP per semester, the samesubjects taken in all BEng courses offered on the Gold Coast Campus.

Years 2 and 3: Students undertake 160CP of subjects, as follows:- select a total of 140 CP of subjects appropriate to their intended area of specialisation

from the whole range offered within the civil, coastal, electronic and mechanical degreecourses, limited only by prerequisites and timetabling

- during their final semester they also undertake a 20 CP project.

9.4 In view of the proliferation of courses with the word ‘technology’ in the degree title, theAcademic Committee requested that the Faculty consider a more specific degree title such asBachelor of Engineering Technology or Bachelor of Technology in Engineering.


Resolution

9.5 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that the Bachelor of Technology (BTech)course, as described in (00/0160), be approved for introduction in Semester 1, 2001, subjectto a reconsideration of the degree title as outlined in paragraph 9.4 above.

10.0 HSV201 BACHELOR OF HUMAN SERVICES WITH HONOURS – NEW COURSE SUBMISSION

10.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Education Committee (5/2000 meeting),considered a submission (00/0176) proposing the establishment of a Bachelor of HumanServices with Honours course.

10.2 The Bachelor of Human Services was introduced in 1998. In the original planning for thedegree it was foreshadowed that an Honours program would be developed to allow excellentundergraduate students the opportunity to proceed onto a research higher degree. As the firstintake of students into the Bachelor of Human Services is currently completing their third yearof study it is timely to fulfil the original vision of a structured Honours course.

10.3 The primary purpose of the proposed Honours year is to develop students’ knowledge ofresearch methods and processes and their ability to implement research designs in a rigorousmanner. Students will graduate with advanced skills in oral and written communication, dataanalysis and research problem solving. It is expected that the course will prepare graduatesfor employment in research positions in the human service field as well as for further researchpostgraduate study.

10.4 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Human Services with Honours (BHuServ) a studentmust complete 80CP as prescribed below:

• 20CP of core subjects• 10CP elective selected from second or third year subjects offered in the Bachelor of

Human Services or Bachelor of Human Services - Child and Family degrees or anysubject offered in the Master of Human Services degree.

• 50CP of dissertation

Full-timeYEAR SEMESTER CODE SUBJECT CPI I HSV7019 Research Seminar 10I I Elective Elective# 10#I I HSV6001 Dissertation* 10*I I HSV6002 Dissertation* 10*I II HSV6006 Advanced Research Methods 10I II HSV6003 Dissertation* 10*I II HSV6004 Dissertation* 10*I II HSV6005 Dissertation* 10*

#The elective subject can be drawn from any of second and third year subjects offered in theBachelor of Human Services and the Bachelor of Human Services - Child and Family Studiesor any subjects offered in the Master of Human Services.

*Although the dissertation component is split into five separate units, a final grade is notawarded until the completion of HSV6005.


10.5 In considering the submission (00/0176), Academic Committee raised the following issues:

• the need for the dissertation to be identified as a single 50CP component, rather thansplitting the dissertation into five separate 10CP units.

• the need for the 10CP elective component to be clarified in terms of its relationship to theHonours thesis. The Academic Committee also noted that restricting the selection of anelective subject to second and third year subjects offered in the Bachelor of HumanServices degree, or any subjects offered in the Master of Human Services, may severelylimit a student’s choice of subjects.

Resolution

10.6 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that the Bachelor of Human Services withHonours, as described in (00/0176), be approved for introduction in Semester 1, 2001, subjectto the Chair executively approving any amendments to the submission arising from the issuesidentified in paragraph 10.5 above.

11.0 HUM503 MASTER OF ARTS IN AUSTRALIAN STUDIES – MAJOR CHANGE TO COURSESUBMISSION

11.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), considered a submission (00/0162) proposing the re-establishment of the Master ofArts in Australian Studies course. The new course is designed as a vehicle for recruitinginternational students and for negotiating new arrangements, for example joint degreecourses, with overseas universities. The new course structure will comprise

- 60CP core subjects from the Schools of Humanities and Theology; and

- 20CP electives, to be chosen from a prescribed list of subjects offered by the Schoolsof Humanities and Theology.

11.2 The changes proposed may be summarised as follows:

a) the re-establishment of the Master of Arts in Australian Studiesb) The previously offered MA (Australian Studies) offers three exit points: a Graduate

Certificate (40CP); MA (80CP); MA (Hons) (120CP). The revised program would offera single 80CP MA degree structure with two of the three exit points: graduatecertificate, and MA with honours being removed.

c) Within the remaining Master of Arts structure, replacement of the core subjects:HUM7301 Contemporary Issues in the Social Sciences and HUM7304 AustralianCultural Formations with the addition of 2 new subjects designed specifically for FPOSstudents: HUM7130 Exploring Australia and HUM7131 Indigenous Australian andAustralian History.

d) the elective component (and Humanities listed subjects) has been further refined tomore appropriately suit the FPOS student cohort.

e) the option of a 40CP dissertation has been removed and students must now completethe 20CP research project


11.3 The proposed course structure is as follows:

Full-time option onlyYear 1Semester

Subject CreditPoints

11

22

HUM7130 Exploring AustraliaHUM7131 Indigenous Australia and AustralianHistoryListed Humanities subjects/Approved electivesHUM7302 Australian Studies Project

2020

2020

11.4 The Provost and Director, QCA highlighted two Australian Indigenous Arts subjects currentlyoffered by the QCA which may prove attractive as electives in the proposed Master of Arts inAustralian Studies course.

Resolution

11.5 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that the Master of Arts in Australian Studies(MA) course, as described in (00/0162), be approved for introduction in Semester 1, 2001.

12.0 IRL504 MASTER OF EMPLOYMENT LAW/IRL534 MASTER OF EMPLOYMENT LAW WITHHONOURS – MAJOR CHANGE TO COURSE SUBMISSION (RENAMING OF IRL401 GRADUATEDIPLOMA OF EMPLOYMENT LAW)

12.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), considered a submission (00/0161) for a major change to the Graduate Diploma ofEmployment Law course. It is proposed to rename the course Master of Employment Lawand introduce a Master of Employment Law with Honours option.

12.2 It is proposed to change the Graduate Diploma to a Masters degree because it is anticipatedthat this will be more attractive to prospective students. There will be no structural change tothe course.

12.3 A Masters with Honours will be introduced which will be attractive to students wishing toimprove their employment prospects as the dissertation will provide a sustained project whichcan be related to their current job or field of interest.

12.4 It is felt that the change of course name will encourage industry professionals to undertakepostgraduate studies in employment law, at a time when an increasing percentage of theirworking lives is spent dealing with and resolving employment law related problems.


12.5 The revised course structure is as follows:

Master of Employment Law(no change from Graduate Diploma)

Master of Employment Law with Honours

70CP from the following subjects:IRL7201 Australian Labour RelationsORIRL7005 Public Sector Employment RelationsIRL7007 NegotiationIRL7204 Employment LawIRL7003 Employment Law MethodologyIRL7305 Labour Law in ContextIRL3007 Occupational Health & Safety Law &PolicyIRL7002 Equal Employment OpportunityPractice and Law

70CP from the following subjects:IRL7201 Australian Labour RelationsORIRL7005 Public Sector Employment RelationsIRL7007 NegotiationIRL7204 Employment LawIRL7003 Employment Law MethodologyIRL7305 Labour Law in ContextIRL3007 Occupational Health & Safety Law &PolicyIRL7002 Equal Employment OpportunityPractice and Law

Plus 10CP elective from the following:IRL7202 Industrial Relations PoliciesIRL7303 Industrial Relations Industry StudiesIRL7004 Employment Law Research Project

Plus:CAM6001 Honours Research MethodologyIRL8005 Dissertation (40CP)

12.6 The proposed transition arrangements are as follows:

- that students currently undertaking the Graduate Diploma of Employment Law be giventhe opportunity to transfer into the Master of Employment Law;

- that students who are eligible to graduate from the Graduate Diploma of EmploymentLaw at the end of Semester 2, 2000, be given the option of graduating with the Masterof Employment Law.

Resolution

12.7 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that the:

- Graduate Diploma of Employment Law (GDipEmpLaw) be disestablished;

- Master of Employment Law (MEmpLaw) and the Master of Employment Law withHonours (MEmpLaw), as described in (00/0161) be established, for introduction inSemester 1, 2001;

- students currently undertaking the Graduate Diploma of Employment Law be given theopportunity to transfer into the Master of Employment Law;

- students who are eligible to graduate from the Graduate Diploma of Employment Lawat the end of Semester 2, 2000, be given the option of graduating with the Master ofEmployment Law.

13.0 MMG301 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT/MMG401 GRADUATE DIPLOMAOF SPORT MANAGEMENT/MMG502 MASTER OF SPORT MANAGEMENT/MMG532 MASTEROF SPORT MANAGEMENT WITH HONOURS - NEW COURSE SUBMISSION

13.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), considered a submission (00/0177) proposing to establish a Master of SportManagement course with exit points at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masterswith Honours levels.


13.2 This Masters degree course is being proposed within the School of Marketing andManagement to satisfy a demonstrated demand by those currently in the industry andgraduating students for further graduate education to meet the increasing professionalisationof management of the sport industry. This course will provide a qualification for peoplecurrently employed as sport managers and administrators in various locations and levels ofthe industry who are seeking to formalise their experience into a recognised postgraduatedegree or credential, or are simply seeking to advance their professional knowledge, skills andabilities.


Year 1 Semester 1 Proposed Delivery Mode

MMG7012 Theory & Practice in Sport Management 10CP Intensive MMG7013 Organisational Systems in Sport Management 10CP Flexible MMG7014 Strategic Sport Marketing 10CP Intensive MMG7015 Financial Decision Making in Sport Management 10CP Flexible

Optional Exit Point – Graduate Certificate in Sport Management Total 40CP

Year 1 Semester 2 LAW7101G Law & Governance in Sport 10CP Intensive MMG7016 Strategy and Planning for Sport Management 10CP Flexible MMG7018 Research Methods & Issues in Sport Management 10CP Intensive Elective 10CP

Optional Exit Point – Graduate Diploma of Sport Management Total 80CP

Year 2 Semester 1 Elective 10CP Elective 10CP Elective 10CP Elective 10CP

Master of Sport Management Total 120CP

Honours Option: Students undertaking the Honours option will take the followingpattern of subjects

Year 1 Semester 2

LAW7101G Law & Governance in Sport 10CP Intensive MMG7016 Strategy and Planning for Sport Management 10CP Flexible MMG7018 Research Methods & Issues in Sport Management 10CP Intensive MMG7024 Thesis—Part A* 10CP Flexible

* Thesis—Part A will embrace the initial development of the proposal and the review ofliterature necessary to complete the remainder of the thesis.


Year 2 Semester 1 MMG7019 Advanced Research Methods in the Sport Industry 10CP Intensive MMG7025 Thesis—Part B 10CP Flexible MMG7026 Thesis—Part C 10CP Flexible MMG7027 Thesis—Part D 10CP Flexible

Master of Sport Management with Honours Total 120CP

13.4 In considering the submission (00/0177), the Education Committee noted advice thatconsiderable consultation had taken place, both within the University and in the businesscommunity, regarding the structure of these courses and the different exit point options. It wasfelt that this configuration was the most effective structure.

13.5 The Academic Committee noted that the submission needed to be amended to includeadmission requirements for the Honours option.

Resolution

13.6 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that the submission (00/0177) for a Master ofSport Management with exit points at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master withHonours levels, be approved for introduction in Semester 1, 2001, subject to the amendmentidentified in paragraph 13.5 above.

14.0 NRS314 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SEXUAL HEALTH NURSING - NEW COURSESUBMISSION

14.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Education Committee (5/2000 meeting),considered a submission (00/0150) proposing to establish a Graduate Certificate in SexualHealth Nursing.

14.2 The Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health Nursing aims to prepare registered nurses in thefield of sexual health with particular emphasis on the assessment, treatment and prevention ofsexually transmitted illnesses. The course allows students to explore complex issues relatingto the clinical, public health and psychosocial aspects of sexual health and the role of thesexual health practitioner. The central purpose is to provide a sound theoretical and clinicalbasis for specialty practice within nursing and to also inform other areas of nursing practice aspart of a broad orientation to health care.


Part-time progressionCode Year 1 Semester 1 Code Year 1 Semester 2NRS 6906L Sexual Health Theory

10CPNRS 6908L Advanced Clinical Practice -

Sexual Health 10CPNRS 6907L Sexual Health Practice

Principles 10CPNRS 6909L Drug Therapy Protocol - Sexual

Health 10CP


Full-time progressionYear 1 Semester 1, 2NRS 6906L Sexual Health Theory

10CPNRS 6907L Sexual Health Practice

Principles 10CPNRS 6908L Advanced Clinical Practice

- Sexual Health 10CPNRS 6909L Drug Therapy Protocol -

Sexual Health 10CP

Resolution

14.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that the submission (00/0150) for a GraduateCertificate in Sexual Health Nursing (GCertSexHN), be approved for introduction in Semester1, 2001.

15.0 PROPOSAL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR LEISURE ANDGAMING RESEARCH

15.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Research and PostgraduateStudies Committee (4/2000 meeting), considered a proposal for the establishment of theAustralian Centre for Leisure and Gaming Research, as described in the followingdocuments:

- The Constitution of the Australian Centre for Leisure and Gaming Research(00/0121);

- A Proposal for the Establishment of the Australian Centre for Leisure and GamingResearch (00/0138).

15.2 The functions of the Centre are:

• To undertake research into leisure and gaming activities• To foster development of research in these areas through provision of research

training• To develop comprehensive resources on leisure and gaming to assist research• To encourage dissemination of research and interaction with industry through

conferences and other professional interaction

15.3 The existing Centre for Leisure Studies in the School of Leisure Studies will bedisestablished and research activities carried out under its auspices will shift to this newcross-School Centre. The Centre anticipates active cooperation with the CRC onSustainable Tourism and the Centre for Tourism and Hotel Management Research.

Resolution

15.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Research and PostgraduateStudies Committee (4/2000 meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council the following:

a. the establishment of the Australian Centre for Leisure and Gaming Research, asdetailed in the documents (00/0121) and (00/0138).

b. the disestablishment of the Centre for Leisure Studies.


16.0 EDU357 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADULT AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION/EDU453 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ADULT AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

16.1 At its 3/2000 meeting, the Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the EducationCommittee (1/2000 meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that the Master of Adultand Vocational Teaching (MAdVocTeach) be disestablished and the Master of Training andDevelopment (MTrainDev) be established in its stead for introduction in Semester 2, 2000. TheAcademic Committee also resolved to recommend to the Council that students currentlycompleting the Master of Adult and Vocational Teaching be given the choice of graduating withthe award of Master of Adult and Vocational Teaching or the award of Master of Training andDevelopment, and past graduates be offered the opportunity to surrender their Master of Adultand Vocational Teaching in favour of the Master of Training and Development.

16.2 The Master of Training and Development is one of three nested full-fee-paying awards, theothers comprising the Graduate Diploma of Adult and Vocational Education (GDipAdVocEd) andGraduate Certificate in Adult and Vocational Education (GCertAdVocEd). In order to bringcoherence to, and ease the marketing and administration of, the nested set of awards it is nowproposed to use a common title for these awards. This will facilitate establishing clearerassociations between these awards and assist and rationalise their marketing both withinAustralia and internationally.

16.3 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), considered a special purpose submission proposing the following changes to courseand award titles for implementation in Semester 2, 2000:

- change the Graduate Certificate in Adult and Vocational Education to the GraduateCertificate in Training and Development.

- change the Graduate Diploma of Adult and Vocational Education to the Graduate Diplomaof Training and Development.

Resolution

16.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that:

- the Graduate Diploma of Adult and Vocational Education (GDipAdVocEd) and theGraduate Certificate in Adult and Vocational Education (GCertAdVocEd) bedisestablished;

- the Graduate Diploma of Training and Development (GDipTrainDev) and the GraduateCertificate in Training and Development (GCertTrainDev), be approved for introductionin Semester 2, 2000;

- students currently completing the Graduate Diploma of Adult and VocationalEducation be given the choice of graduating with the award of Graduate Diploma ofAdult and Vocational Education or the award of Graduate Diploma of Training andDevelopment, and past graduates be offered the opportunity to surrender theirGraduate Diploma of Adult and Vocational Education in favour of the GraduateDiploma of Training and Development;

- students currently completing the Graduate Certificate in Adult and VocationalEducation be given the choice of graduating with the award of Graduate Certificate inAdult and Vocational Education or the award of Graduate Certificate in Training andDevelopment, and past graduates be offered the opportunity to surrender theirGraduate Certificate in Adult and Vocational Education in favour of the GraduateCertificate in Training and Development.


17.0 LAW124 BACHELOR OF LAWS/BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING – CHANGE OFNAME

17.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), considered a submission proposing a change of name for the Bachelor ofLaws/Bachelor of Environmental Planning to the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of EnvironmentalPlanning – Law, Urban and Regional Planning.

17.2 The University’s policy on degree titles is as follows:

For bachelors and masters degrees, the preference is for a generic title. Where considerednecessary, the name of the specific area may be appended as part of the title. Where theFaculty mounting the course considers that the degree title should not be based on a generictitle but should be a specific title, arguments in support of that view shall be presented toAcademic Committee which will forward a recommendation to Council. The EducationCommittee shall advise the Academic Committee as to whether the Faculty’s request should besupported.

17.3 The rationale for the proposed change is to provide a more accurate description of the course.

17.4 As this course has been offered for the first time in 2000, all students will graduate with the newaward title.

Resolution

17.5 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that from Semester I, 2000:

- the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Environmental Planning (LLB/BEnvPlan) bedisestablished;

- the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Environmental Planning – Law, Urban and RegionalPlanning (LLB/BEnvPlan) be established;

- as this course has been offered for the first time in 2000, all students graduate with thenew award title.

18.0 IRL303 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS – MAJOR CHANGE TOCOURSE SUBMISSION (RENAMING OF IRL302 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ENTERPRISEBARGAINING)

18.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Education Committee (5/2000 meeting),considered a submission (00/0145) for a major change to the Graduate Certificate inEnterprise Bargaining course. It is proposed to rename the course Graduate Certificate inIndustrial Relations.

18.2 It is proposed that the title of the course should be changed to reflect the broader scope of therevised course. The Graduate Certificate in Industrial Relations enables industry practitionersto develop and extend their knowledge and skills to become competent in the fundamentals ofindustrial relations. The emphasis in this course is on the development of knowledge andprofessional practice. The change of title will make the course more attractive to a widergroup of potential students, as it is not such a narrow focus, and reflects the current focus of alarge percentage of human resource management work at the present time.

18.3 The revised course will offer no compulsory subjects and a wide choice of electives so thatstudents can tailor their program of study to their needs. In the current course, students haveto study 4 core subjects; in the revised course, this is changed to a choice between twosubjects:


EITHER IRL7201 Australian Labour Relations (10CP)OR IRL7005 Public Sector Employment Relations (10CP)PLUS 30CP of electives from a choice of 70CP.

18.4 As there are no students currently enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in EnterpriseBargaining, no transition arrangements are required.

Resolution

18.5 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council that the:

- Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Bargaining (GCertEntB) be disestablished;

- Graduate Certificate in Industrial Relations (GCertIRel), as described in (00/0145), beapproved for introduction in Semester 1, 2001.

19.0 PBH102 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH – WITHDRAWAL OF COURSESUBMISSION

19.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Education Committee (5/2000 meeting),considered a submission (00/0182) proposing to disestablish the Bachelor of Science inEnvironmental Health course offered at the Gold Coast campus.

19.2 At the July 1999 School of Public Health Committee meeting, it was decided that PBH102Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health, offered at the Gold Coast Campus, bediscontinued in its present form from Semester 1, 2001, owing to continual low numbers. TheHead of School advised that the decision was as a result of discussions with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health, Science) and Academic Registrar, held at the Budget Round.

19.3 In October 1999, minor changes were recommended to streamline the progression of subjectswithin the existing Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health offered by the School of PublicHealth at Logan, Logan/Nathan (PBH101) and the Gold Coast Campus (PBH102). Theseminor changes were approved by Academic Committee to take effect in 2000. In light of thecancellation of this program which will take effect from 2001, further minor changes arerequired to adjust the program at the Gold Coast for continuing students in Year 2 and Year 3.

19.4 The minor changes to PBH102 are as follows:

• EVP2017G Planning Theory and Systems was not developed in flexible mode and notoffered by AES in 2000 at the Gold Coast Campus as planned. This subject is deletedfrom the program and students are required instead to complete ASC3303 Planningand Environmental Law at the Gold Coast Campus.

• PBH 3114L Public Health Research Methods is deleted from the program, students willonly be required to complete the subject HSC2012 Bioinformatics. These subjects havethe same content due to recent content changes in PBH3114L and are equivalent forthe purposes of future student requests for credit.

• Electives - previously students had only 1 elective choice, with this minor changestudents may choose 2 as approved by the Course Convenor. Electives are nowavailable in Semester 2 in Year 2 and Semester 2 in Year 3.


19.5 The course was originally established so that students enter Year 2 of the Bachelor of Sciencein Environmental Health after having successfully completed Year 1 of the Bachelor of HealthScience. As the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health will be phased out on the GoldCoast Campus in late 2001, students wanting to transfer to PBH101, the Bachelor of Sciencein Environmental Health, from 2001 will be required to attend the program offered at LoganCampus.

19.6 There are no transitional arrangements, as the new modified program provides for both groupsof students, ie those that transferred to PBH102 in 1999 and 2000 from BSc in Health Scienceto complete the BSc in Health degree at the Gold Coast Campus. After these groups graduateat the end of semester 2 in 2001, the course will be cancelled at the Gold Coast Campus

Resolution

19.7 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to:

- recommend to the Council that the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health -Gold Coast (BSc) be disestablished from Semester 1, 2001 as described in thesubmission (00/0182).

- approve the amendments to the course structure for the current second and third yearstudents as outlined in paragraph 19.4 above.

20.0 REPORT ON THE TRIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CENTRE FOR LEADERSHIP ANDMANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION

20.1 The 9/93 meeting of Council established the Centre for Education Management as anallied centre in the Faculty of Education. In 1995 the name of the Centre was changed tothe Centre for Leadership and Management in Education and a new constitution wasadopted by Council (1/95 meeting).

20.2 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Research and PostgraduateStudies Committee (4/2000 meeting), considered a proposal for the continued operation ofthe Centre for Leadership and Management in Education, as detailed in the document:

“Report on the Triennial Review of the Centre for Leadership and Management inEducation”

Resolution

20.3 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Research and PostgraduateStudies Committee (4/2000 meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council the continuedoperation of the Centre for Leadership and Management in Education.

21.0 CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF ORGANISATIONAL PROCESSES, PERFORMANCE AND FINANCE

21.1 Council (6/95 meeting) resolved to establish a Centre for the Study of Organisational Process,Performance and Finance within the Faculty of Commerce and Administration.

21.2 The 4/2000 meeting of the Research and Postgraduate Studies Committee, on therecommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Board (1/2000 meeting),recommended that the Centre be disestablished on the grounds that it does not further thestrategic needs of the new School of Management. The Academic Committee noted amemorandum from the Head of the former School of Organisational Behaviour and HumanResource Management outlining the reasons for the proposal to disestablish the Centre.


Resolution

21.3 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Research and Postgraduate StudiesCommittee (4/2000 meeting), resolved to recommend to the Council the disestablishment ofthe Centre for the Study of Organisational Processes, Performance and Finance.

SECTION B: ACTION UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY

22.0 PILOT PROGRAM FOR UNDERGRADUATE DIRECT ADMISSION SCHEMES

22.1 During the past nine months, discussions have been proceeding between the University and anumber of secondary schools concerning the possibility of implementing alternate admissionschemes for undergraduate entry. The initial approach was made by a group of secondaryschools, and the University has been represented in the discussions by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Academic Registrar, the Dean of Education, the Dean of EnvironmentalSciences and the Admissions Manager.

22.2 The discussions have focussed on ways to assist secondary students who are not well servedat present by the QTAC admission processes with the emphasis on the OP score. Theoutcome to date has been the development of two alternate admission schemes which arecurrently being piloted for 2001 admission with 13 secondary schools in the Brisbane region (8state schools and 5 private schools) and 4 secondary schools in the Gold Coast region (2state schools and 2 private schools).

22.3 All Griffith Schools have been consulted concerning the scheme and a number of Schoolshave agreed to participate in the pilot project. The pilot project embodies two schemes – theHigh Achievers Admission Scheme and the Pathways Admission Scheme. Both schemeshave the following features:

• selection for admission is based on a wider range of factors than normal selection basedon OP score alone; in particular it is based primarily on school results with other evidenceof suitability for the course also being taken into account. In the case of particularcourses, an interview and/or aptitude test is also used in the selection decision

• the principle underlying the selection is the correspondence between the student’sabilities as indicated in their application and the course for which they are applying

• offers of admission are made ahead of the closing date for QTAC applications, and aheadof the availability of OP scores, the aim being to take the stress out of the final semesterof secondary schooling and the university admission process, and to develop a positiverelationship between the student and the university ahead of commencing universitystudy.

22.4 The number of places to be filled through the pilot scheme has been capped at 300.Applicants through these schemes, whether or not they are successful, are still eligible toapply through QTAC and be considered for admission by the standard selection methodology.

22.5 Pathways Admission Scheme

The Pathways Admission Scheme is designed to make direct early admission to the Universityavailable to secondary school students, from selected schools, who are undertaking a schoolprogram that does not lead to OP eligibility. Applicants must demonstrate that they aremotivated towards a particular university course and are likely to succeed in that course.

Applicants should be performing well in subjects that are related to the course, and bemaintaining a satisfactory level in their school studies overall.


This pilot program enables students to secure a university place irrespective of their final exitstatement as places will be made during Semester 2 of Grade 12. All applicants will benotified by Monday, 18 September 2000.

To be considered for the scheme, students must be able to demonstrate:

• general scholastic ability;• high achievement (or better) in one or more non-Board subjects, related to the specific

degree to which admission is sought;• a minimum of Sound Achievement in the remaining subjects; and• motivation, commitment and maturity for undertaking the participating course.

22.6 High Achievers Admission Scheme

The University is offering a direct early admission scheme to high achieving secondary schoolstudents from selected schools commencing in 2001.

The High Achievers Admission Scheme makes offers of admission to high performingstudents who have a well-developed idea of their career direction and the university coursethey would like to complete.

This pilot program also enables students to secure a university place irrespective of their OPscore because places will be made during Semester 2 of Grade 12. Successful applicants willbe notified by Monday, 18 September 2000.

To be considered for the scheme, students must be able to demonstrate:

• general scholastic ability (applicants must be OP eligible);• high achievement in a nominated set of subjects related to their degree of interest;• a minimum of Sound Achievement in the remaining set of Board subjects; and• motivation, commitment and maturity, for example participating in extra-curricular

activities.

22.7 The Academic Committee raised the following issues in respect of the pilot programs:

• the need to monitor procedures for admitting students, particularly in respect of whetherinterviews should be included as a compulsory part of the selection process, as currentlyrequired under the Logan campus Early Admission Scheme.

• the need to develop appropriate criteria for reviewing and evaluating the performance ofstudents admitted under the pilot programs. A member suggested that an evaluationafter the first semester of study may be too early to determine the quality of studentperformance.

• the role of secondary schools in the admission process needed to be monitored,particularly their role in the initial selection of students for application to the admissionschemes.

Resolution

22.8 The Academic Committee resolved to endorse the Pathways Admission Scheme and the HighAchiever Admission Scheme to operate as pilot programs for selected secondary schools for2001 undergraduate admissions.


23.0 EDU356 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/EDU553 MASTER OF SPECIALEDUCATION – MAJOR CHANGE TO COURSE SUBMISSION

23.1 The Graduate Certificate in Special Education/Master of Special Education currently offersspecialist strands in the following five areas: hearing impairment; visual impairment; intellectualimpairment; learning difficulties; physical impairment; and gifted and talented education.

23.2 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), considered a submission for a major change to a course (00/0178) proposing theaddition of a new specialist strand in Autistic Spectrum Disorder in the Graduate Certificate inSpecial Education/Master of Special Education.

23.3 The proposed Autistic Spectrum Disorder specialisation comprises 40CP of subjects, as is thecase for the other specialist strands currently offered, as follows:

Three existing subjectsCLS7191 Specialised Professional Studies 1 (10CP)CLS7193 Specialised Professional Studies 2 (10CP)CLS7194 Language and Communication Studies (10CP)

Plus one new subject:CLS7195 Curriculum for Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (10CP)

Resolution

23.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), resolved to approve for introduction in Semester 1, 2001 the new specialist strand inAutistic Spectrum Disorder within the Graduate Certificate in Special Education (GCertSpEd)and Master of Special Education (MSpEd), as described in (00/0178).

24.0 PBH401 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PUBLIC HEALTH/PBH502MASTERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH –MAJOR CHANGE TO COURSE SUBMISSION

24.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), considered a submission (00/0137) for a major change to the Graduate Diploma ofPublic Health and the Masters of Public Health.

24.2 The MPH/GDipPH is offered by the Queensland Centre for Public Health (QCPH) which is aconsortium of three Universities (Griffith University, UQ and QUT) and was set up to obtainfunding (about $400,000 pa) from the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Careas part of its Public Health Education and Research Program (PHERP). In 1999 and thisyear, a new agreement between the three Universities has been developed to replace theexisting agreement due to expire at the end of 2000. This agreement will form the basis of anew submission by QCPH for 5 years of funding from the next PHERP round, due to start in2001.

This new agreement requires changes to the delivery and content of the MPH. EachUniversity is to offer one core subject, but then students are free to choose from a range ofelectives nominated by the home university. This will mean that GU students can choosefrom a larger number of GU electives, while retaining the existing choice of UQ Epidemiologyelectives. No QUT electives have been included. Students will gain 10CP for each coresubject, choose 5 elective subjects from the electives list at 10CP per subject. The Master ofPublic Health dissertation will remain at 40CP. The major change proposed will allow GU toattract a broader range of students and therefore to maintain a viable income stream withinthe Queensland Centre for Public Health.


24.3 The proposed course structure is as follows:

Semester Full-Time Part-TimeCurrent Proposed Current Proposed

1 Core subjectCore subjectCore subjectCore subject

Core subjectCore subjectCore subjectElective

Core subjectCore subject

Core subjectCoresubject/Elective

2 ElectiveElectiveElectiveElective

ElectiveElectiveElectiveElective

ElectiveElective

ElectiveElective

3 PBH8001Dissertation*

PBH8001Dissertation*

Core subjectCore subject

Core subjectElective/Coresubject

4 ElectiveElective

ElectiveElective





* only for MPH

Core Subjects for the Master of Public Health and Graduate Diploma of Public Health(all subjects are 10CP)

The subject, Introduction to Health Promotion (GU code is PBH7112) is currently jointly taughtby GU, QUT and UQ. This subject will be dropped by all three universities and replaced bythe GU core subject, Social and Behavioural Determinants of Health. The GU subject,Environment and Population Health, is no longer a core subject in the course.

Semester Core Subjects (Current) Core Subjects (Proposed)1

1

1

1

PBH7112 Introduction to HealthPromotionPBH7002 An Introduction toEpidemiology and BiostatisticsPBH7001 Health Care DeliverySystemsPBH7111 Environment andPopulation Health

PBH7211 Social and BehaviouralDeterminants of Health*PBH7003 An Introduction toEpidemiologyPBH7001 Health Care DeliverySystems

* Change to Subject

Students will be expected to complete the above listed core subjects plus a total of fiveelective subjects. The following elective streams or majors will be offered by GU:environmental health, health promotion, health services management, international health andcommunity health practice. Most streams also must have at least one additional core subject.


Resolution

24.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), resolved to approve for introduction in Semester 1, 2001 the major change tothe Graduate Diploma of Public Health (GDipPH) and the Masters of Public Health (MPH),as described in (00/0137).

25.0 QCM101 BACHELOR OF MUSIC/QCM102 BACHELOR OF MUSIC/BACHELOR OFEDUCATION/QCM103 BACHELOR OF MUSIC – MUSIC TECHNOLOGY – MINOR CHANGE TOCOURSE SUBMISSION

25.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), considered a submission (memoranda dated 11 January 2000), proposing towithdraw the course requirement that a second 30CP Minor Study be completed, and topresent the existing Minor Study areas as “recommended sequences”, in the Bachelor ofMusic, Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education, and Bachelor of Music – Music Technology.

25.2 The proposed changes to the degree requirements for these courses are as follows:

QCM101 Bachelor of Music (3 Year degree)

Proposed Degree Requirements:

To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Music (BMus), a student must acquire 240CP(three year model) as specified below:

• gain 80CP in Foundation Year studies as prescribed.• complete a major of at least 60CP as prescribed in the rules for Majors (which includes

20CP from Foundation Year studies).• complete co-requisites to the Major Study as prescribed in each year.• gain 20CP of Music Literature and Cultural Studies subjects from the Music Literature Area.• gain 20CP of Music Theory subjects from the Music Theory Area.• gain sufficient credit points from other subjects to complete the required 240CP for the 3

year degree, including at least 30CP from the Bachelor of Music.• QCM102 Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (9 semester mode)

Proposed Degree Requirements

To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Music (BMus) and the Bachelor of Education(BEd) a student must acquire 360CP (9 semester mode) or 400CP (10 semester mode) asspecified below.

9 Semester Mode:

Second Teaching Areas in the 9 semester Mode are restricted to English, Study of Societyand the Environment, or Computing. Students will receive advice on the appropriate planningof their subject choices in Years 2 and 3 for these options. The Computing option requires thecompletion of at least 30CP of appropriate Music Technology subjects and assumes priorcomputing experience. This course structure requires enrolment in 40CP per semester. Inyear 3, within the Faculty of Education, students will complete 20CP of content studies in theirsecond teaching area (TA2), 30CP of education studies and 30CP are completed as part ofthe degree requirements of the Bachelor of Music.


Students will

• gain 80CP of Foundation Year studies as prescribed in the Bachelor of Music course rules.• gain 60CP in a Major Study as prescribed in the Bachelor of Music course rules (which

includes 20CP from Foundation Year studies).• gain 20CP of Core Studies in Music Literature and Cultural Studies as prescribed in the

Bachelor of Music rules;• gain 20CP of Core Studies in Music Theory as prescribed in the Bachelor of Music rules;• gain 30CP from other subjects available in the Bachelor of Music as prescribed in the rules;• gain 170CP in specified subjects offered by the Faculty of Education.

QCM102 Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (10 semester mode)

Proposed Degree Requirements

To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Music (BMus) and the Bachelor of Education(BEd) a student must acquire 360CP (9 semester mode) or 400CP (10 semester mode) asspecified below.

10 Semester Mode:

Second Teaching Areas in the 10 semester model may be chosen from a range availablewithin the Faculty of Education. Content subjects in the second teaching area are studied inthird year and second semester fifth year. Careful planning is required to ensure that theappropriate studies for second teaching areas are completed. Students should consult theFaculty of Education’s course rules for details and direct any questions about available optionsto the Bachelor of Education Course Convenor in the Faculty of Education. Students will • gain 80CP of Foundation Year studies as prescribed in the Bachelor of Music course rules.• gain 60CP in a Major Study as prescribed in the Bachelor of Music course rules (which

includes 20CP from Foundation Year studies).• gain 20CP of Core Studies in Music Literature and Cultural Studies as prescribed in the

Bachelor of Music rules;• gain 20CP of Core Studies in Music Theory as prescribed in the Bachelor of Music rules;• gain 30CP of other subjects available in the Bachelor of Music as prescribed in the rules ;• gain 210CP in specified subjects offered by the Faculty of Education.

QCM103 Bachelor of Music - Music Technology

Proposed Degree Requirements:

To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Music - Music Technology (BMus), a studentmust acquire 240CP as specified below:

• gain 80CP in Foundation Year studies.• complete a major of 60CP in Music Technology (which includes 20CP from Foundation

Year studies).• gain 20CP of Music Literature and Cultural Studies subjects from the Music Literature Area.• gain 20CP of Music Theory subjects from the Music Theory Area.• gain 80CP of other subjects available in the Bachelor of Music - Music Technology, the

Bachelor of Music, or other approved courses, including at least 30CP from other MusicTechnology subjects.


Resolution

25.3 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), resolved to approve for introduction in Semester 1, 2000 the proposal to withdrawthe course requirement that a second 30CP Minor Study be completed, and to present theexisting Minor Study areas as “recommended sequences”, in the Bachelor of Music, Bachelorof Music/Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Music – Music Technology, as described inthe memoranda dated 11 January, 2000.

26.0 AES504 MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION/AES506 MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTALSCIENCE/AES552 MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - CHANGE TO ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS

26.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), considered the addition of a statement to the admission requirements for AES504Master of Environmental Education, AES506 Master of Environmental Science, and AES552Master of Environmental Management, as follows:

"Applicants who do not meet the conditions for Admission Rule 2 (Advanced Standing), buthave extensive relevant work experience (a minimum of 5 years’ experience and a majorcontribution in a relevant field) may apply for admission under Rule 2 upon submission of aportfolio that documents the outcomes of their experience and provides an additional refereereport that indicates the portfolio is a true indication of the work of the applicant."

Resolution

26.2 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to approve for introduction in Semester 2, 2000 the addition of thestatement identified in paragraph 26.1 above into the Admission Requirements for AES504Master of Environmental Education, AES506 Master of Environmental Science, and AES552Master of Environmental Management.

27.0 AES591 MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (CHRISTCHURCH COLLEGE OFEDUCATION) – MINOR CHANGE TO COURSE SUBMISSION

27.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), considered a submission (00/0117) proposing the establishment of a course code(AES591) for the Christchurch College of Education cohort of students undertaking the Masterof Environmental Education.

27.2 The Master of Environmental Education is a Griffith University degree course that is beingpromoted to students in New Zealand through Griffith's liaison with the Christchurch College ofEducation. While the initial intention was for Christchurch College of Education to register thedegree within New Zealand, it was subsequently established that this would be costprohibitive.

Students in New Zealand have commented on the need for the opportunity to meet to discussprogress, develop their skills, identify possible research topics and review their progressthrough the degree. However, because of the additional costs associated with the provision ofthis course to the students in New Zealand, it is desirable that the fees should be charged on acost-recovery basis.

It is necessary to establish a separate course code as it is proposed that a fee of $800 per10CP subject be charged to the students enrolling through the Christchurch College ofEducation (NZ). There is no change to the structure of this course from that already offered tothese students.


27.3 This change is to be introduced from Semester 2, 2000 for both continuing and commencingstudents. Students who are currently enrolled have been advised in writing of the increase infees.

Resolution

27.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to approve the introduction of a new course code (AES591) for theChristchurch College of Education cohort of the Master of Environmental Education, asdescribed in (00/0117), for introduction from Semester 2, 2000 for continuing and commencingstudents.

28.0 ART102/ATS101/ATS102 BACHELOR OF ARTS - CHANGE TO MAJORS

28.1 To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Arts, a student must acquire 240CP asprescribed below:

• gain at least one Arts-approved major;• gain a minimum of 160CP of Arts-approved subjects. Of these, at least 60CP must be at

first year level and at least 80CP at second and third year level;• gain a maximum of 100CP in subjects at first year level and a minimum of 40CP at final

year level;• gain no more than 30CP (of the total 240CP) of subjects in which the grade of Pass

Conceded (PC) has been attained.

28.2 At its 2/2000 meeting, the Faculty of Arts Board noted that an issue has arisen in relation tothe approved degree rules for the Bachelor of Arts. This issue relates to the inclusion ofmajors in the Bachelor of Arts which do not include a requirement that subjects at third yearlevel be completed. The majors that fall into this category are Music (QCGU) and Psychology(Applied Psychology). The University policy "Structure and Requirements of the BachelorsDegree" states that:

" A major is a sequence of subjects of at least 60 CPs which develop a particular academictheme. A major may include a combination of first, second, third and where appropriate, fourthyear subjects. A major must include at least 10 CPs of final year subject/s."

28.3 The Bachelor of Arts degree rules require that students complete at least 40CP at final yearlevel. Students who are taking majors which do not require completion of third year levelsubjects may find it difficult to meet the 40CP at third year level rule. Their attempt to enrol inthird year level subjects as part of the elective component of the course may be blockedbecause of non-completion of first year and second year pre-requisite requirements. TheFaculty of Arts Board resolved to draw to the attention of the QCGU and the School of AppliedPsychology:

• the difficulty that students are having in meeting the BA requirement for 40CP of thirdyear level subjects when they undertake majors without specified third year subjects;

• the University’s requirement that a major include at least 10CP of third year subjects.

28.4 The Deputy Director (Undergraduate Studies), QCGU has advised that the Music majorcannot be categorised into subjects at levels Year 2 and Year 3. The Music major does notinvolve large numbers of students and the Faculty of Arts Board (3/2000 meeting) hasproposed that the present structure of the Music Major in the Bachelor of Arts course beapproved as an "aberration" of the normal requirements.


28.5 The Academic Committee also considered a special purpose submission (00/0142) from theSchool of Applied Psychology proposing the following changes to the Psychology Studiesmajor in the Bachelor of Arts:

• delete the semester 1 subject APY2003 Organisational and Social Psychology and thesemester 2 subject APY2002 Training and Skills Development;

• add the semester 1 subject APY3008 Organisational Psychology and the semester 2subject APY3005 Introduction to Counselling.

Resolution

28.6 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to approve:

- for introduction in Semester I, 2001 the revised Psychology Studies major within theBachelor of Arts, as described in (00/0142).

- the offer of the Music major within the Bachelor of Arts under its current structure.

29.0 CIT102 BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/CIT103 BACHELOR OF INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY WITH ADVANCED STUDIES/CIT105 BACHELOR OF INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY/BACHELOR OF SCIENCE /MEE103 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING INMICROELECTRONIC ENGINEERING/BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/AMS102BACHELOR OF SCIENCE/BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – MINOR CHANGE TOCOURSE SUBMISSION

29.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), considered a submission to restructure the Artificial Intelligence major for the abovecourses, as follows:

- the subject CIT2110 Logical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence to be withdrawn from offerin Semester 2, 2000 (due to staff departures);

- the Artificial Intelligence major to be restructured as follows:

• The 20CP core subject CIT3190 Information Technology Project will remain.• Students will be given the choice of undertaking either CIT2110 Logical Foundations

of Artificial Intelligence (10CP) or CIT2112 Conceptual Foundations of ArtificialIntelligence (10CP).

• The selection of remaining subjects to complete the major will be changed from 20CPto 30CP, with students given the option to complete the other subject not alreadycompleted from either CIT2110 or CIT2112.

• In Semester 2 2000 students will not have a choice between CIT2110 and CIT2112,being required to take CIT2112.

29.2 The proposed structure of the Artificial Intelligence major is as follows (additions = bold,deletions = strikethrough):

Year Semester Code Subject CP2/3 I CIT2112 Conceptual Foundations of Artificial Intelligence 102/3 II CIT2110 Logical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence 103 Y CIT3190 Information Technology Project 20AND EITHER2/3 I CIT2112 Conceptual Foundations of Artificial Intelligence 10OR2/3 II CIT2110 Logical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence 10


and a minimum of 20CP 30CP to be selected from the following:Year Semester Code Subject CP2/3 I CIT2112 Conceptual Foundations of Artificial Intelligence 10

OR2/3 II CIT2110 Logical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence 102/3 I CIT3120 Natural Language Processing 102/3 I CIT3172 Intelligent Decision Support Systems 102/3 II CIT3118 Cognition and Computation 103 I CIT3116 Knowledge Representation 10

29.3 With regard to meeting degree requirements, the changes will take effect for commencing andcontinuing students from Semester 2, 2000. Currently there are 115 students who haveindicated they are studying the Artificial Intelligence major in 2000. There are immediateimplications for those students who require the subject CIT2110 Logical Foundations ofArtificial Intelligence in order to graduate at the end of Semester 2, 2000. For students in thisposition, the School will approve a variation to degree requirements on a consultation basiswith the student and the Course Convenor. Other continuing students who have notsuccessfully completed the original subjects will be expected to undertake the replacementsubjects in future. The School will ensure that no students are disadvantaged in this process.

Resolution

29.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Education Committee (5/2000 meeting),resolved to approve the changes to the Artificial Intelligence major as detailed in paragraph29.2 above, for introduction in Semester 2, 2000.

30.0 HSV502/HSV552 MASTER OF HUMAN SERVICES/HSV532 MASTER OF HUMAN SERVICESWITH HONOURS – CHANGE TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

30.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Education Committee (5/2000 meeting),considered a proposal to amend the admission requirements for the Master of HumanServices and the Master of Human Services with Honours courses as follows (additions inbold):

"Entry into the Master of Human Services requires students to have completed aBachelors degree, preferably in a human services field. Students enrol in the Masters andafter successful completion of the coursework component become eligible for the award of theMaster of Human Services. Students may choose to be awarded the Masters, or to continueand undertake the dissertation component leading to the award of the Master of HumanServices with Honours. Entry into the Masters with Honours course requires students to:

• obtain a grade of Credit or higher in the subject HSV7001 Research Methods in theMaster of Human Services, or in an equivalent subject;

• demonstrate the ability to undertake a major research project by the submission of a 500word project proposal;

• achieve a minimum average grade of Credit over their six best subjects in the Master ofHuman Services;

• arrange suitable supervision for their project which is subject to the availability ofsupervisory staff in the proposed area of research;

• students must successfully complete the dissertation to be eligible for the award of theMaster of Human Services with Honours."


Resolution

30.2 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (5/2000meeting), resolved to approve for introduction in Semester 1, 2001 the above change to theadmission requirements for the Master of Human Services and the Master of Human Serviceswith Honours courses.

31.0 CHANGE OF NAME FOR THE MOLECULAR BIOLOGY FACILITY

31.1 The 10/93 meeting of Academic Committee approved the establishment of the MolecularBiology Facility as a unit within the then Faculty of Science and Technology.

31.2 The Academic Committee considered a recommendation from the School of Biomolecular andBiomedical Science and the Molecular Biology Facility Advisory Committee that the name ofthe Facility be changed to “Griffith University DNA Sequencing Facility”. The new name isconsidered more appropriate to the activities of the Facility and identifies to outside customersthat the Facility is a DNA Sequencing Facility. The new name also identifies the Facility’slocation.

Resolution

31.3 The Academic Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean – Faculty ofScience, resolved to approve the change of name of the Molecular Biology Facility to theGriffith University DNA Sequencing Facility.

32.0 APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES

32.1 The Academic Committee resolved to approve the appointment of Dr Zahirul Hoque to casualvacancies on both the Education Committee and the Honours Sub-Committee for a term ofoffice commencing immediately, up to 31 December 2000. Dr Hoque will replace ProfessorLokman Mia who is currently on leave for semester II, 2000.

SECTION C: REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO OTHER COMMITTEES

Nil

SECTION D: MATTERS NOTED, CONSIDERED OR REMAINING UNDER DISCUSSION

33.0 NRS101/102/105 BACHELOR OF NURSING - PRE-REGISTRATION - MAJOR CHANGE TOCOURSE SUBMISSION

33.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Education Committee (4/2000meeting), considered a proposal for a major change to the Bachelor of Nursing - Pre-registration courses currently offered at Gold Coast, Logan and Nathan campuses, as detailedin the following documents:

- Revised Major Change to Course Submission (00/0148)- Summary of Changes Document (00/0135)


33.2 The Academic Committee noted that the Gold Coast, Logan and Nathan campuses currentlyoffer different nursing degrees. Nathan offers a problem-based curriculum model whichemphasises development of learning process, Gold Coast offers an integrated curriculummodel which stresses development of interdisciplinary knowledge, and Logan also offers anintegrated model which emphasises web-based and other flexibly delivered teaching andlearning approaches. Whilst the three courses offer variety for students and opportunities fordiverse ways of knowing nursing, this situation also challenges Faculty resources and hindersthe development of a shared vision for the School.

Consequently, in July 1999, the Faculty of Nursing and Health Board agreed to move towardsa shared curriculum common to all three campuses. It was agreed that the resource intensiveproblem-based model at Nathan would be assimilated into a curriculum model that would beinnovative, efficient to operate, coherent in design, and offer flexibility and practical relevanceto students.

33.3 The proposed transition from the current to the revised course is as follows:

2001 Current Courses Revised CourseYear 1 Not Offered OfferedYear 2 Not Offered OfferedYear 3 Offered Not offered2002Year 1 Not offered OfferedYear 2 Not offered OfferedYear 3 Not offered Offered

Students who fail to satisfactorily complete subjects of the current courses during the transitionperiod 2001 - 2002, will be required to repeat these subjects while they are offered. Studentswho fail to complete current course requirements during the transition period because offailure or other reasons will be individually counselled and, where appropriate and taking intoaccount progress requirements of students, individual study programs will be established toassist the student meet eligibility for registration requirements.

33.4 The Academic Committee noted that the 3/2000 meeting of the Education Committee hadraised a query regarding the transition arrangements, which indicated that the new coursewould be introduced in Semester 1, 2001 for both first and second year students. Given thatthe Nathan course especially, is taught in a very different way to the new course (using anintegrated problem-based learning system), it was suggested that it might not be appropriateto make the current first year students in the old course change over to the new course in theirsecond year. The Committee was advised that concerns had been raised by Nathan studentsthat they would be disadvantaged by such a dramatic change to their course.

33.5 The 4/2000 meeting of the Education Committee considered the document Summary ofchanges to the revised Bachelor of Nursing – Preregistration submission from the School ofNursing to the Education Committee (00/0135) which addressed concerns raised at the3/2000 meeting, particularly in respect of transition arrangements and the equivalencebetween subjects offered in the existing Nathan degree and the proposed new degree. TheEducation Committee supported the development of an integrated cross campus Nursingdegree and acknowledged that there have been other degrees which have been successfullyintegrated across several campuses, where careful attention had needed to be given totransition arrangements.


33.6 The Education Committee noted that the University policy on transition arrangementsindicated the need to:

“Specify the arrangements which will apply to students currently enrolled in the course. Thesearrangements should be presented in sufficient detail to form the basis of advice to currentstudents to facilitate their enrolment. University policy requires that students may not bedisadvantaged by any changes to course structure which are introduced once they have beenadmitted to a course. In particular, a student may not be required to complete extra material inorder to satisfy the requirements for the award, or may not be required to take extra semestersin order to finish the course, except where the student has failed subjects or failed to maintainreasonable progression”.

33.7 In light of the University’s policy on transition arrangements, the Education Committeecommented that the decision to introduce both first and second year of the new course in 2001is challenging given the lack of real equivalence between the subjects in the existing Nathandegree and the subjects in the new degree. This may mean that current first year studentscould be disadvantaged if they have to undertake the new course from next year.

33.8 However the Education Committee also noted the advice from the Faculty of Nursing that:

“students who have [previously] transferred from Nathan to Gold Coast/Logan, or from GoldCoast/Logan to Nathan have been awarded credit for any subjects passed as if they had oneto one correspondence with subjects offered at the other campus. This would suggest asmooth transition for those students transferring to the second year of the new course in2001, which is the most efficient option for the School”.

33.9 The Education Committee (4/2000 meeting) recommended that the major change to theBachelor of Nursing - Pre-registration course be approved for introduction in Semester 1,2001, as described in (00/0148) and (00/0135). However, in making this recommendation,the Education Committee advised that it continued to have a degree of concern regarding theimplementation and transition arrangements, specifically the introduction of the second year ofthe course in 2001, which will mean students currently enrolled in the first year may bedisadvantaged by having to do the new course.

33.10 In considering the proposed transition arrangements, the Academic Committee noted that thefollowing petition signed by 44 students had been received by the University:

“This petition is in response to first year nursing students’ disapproval of proposedchanges to the curriculum. Contrary to the School’s indication that only a small minorityof students are opposed to the changes, there are indeed large portions of first yearstudents who do not wish to move into the new curriculum. A considerable number ofstudents are opposed to both the changes in the curriculum and the manner in whichthe changes have been proposed. We believe there has been a significant lack offactual information provided to students, and the relevant information has not beenappropriately accessible to all students, in particular part-time students. As a responseto this issue, students attended a meeting with Anne McMurray, where a significantnumber of concerned students expressed their disapproval. This fact seems to havebeen overlooked, as indicated by the Education Committee agenda for Thursday8.06.00.

In addition we believe that we have the right to continue studying the course that weenrolled in, and that the university has the responsibility to provide this. Further, webelieve that the change in curriculum will put us, as first year students, at a severedisadvantage for the following two years, based on the significant change to thestructure.


33.11 The Chairperson, Academic Committee advised that a petition signed by 9 Nathan staffmembers from the School of Nursing had also been received expressing concern over theproposed transition arrangements.

33.12 In discussing the proposal for a major change to the Bachelor of Nursing – Pre-registrationcourses, the Dean, Nursing and Health highlighted the following issues:

• the proposed new curriculum was a better educational product than the curriculumcurrently offered, and provided students with a better preparation for nursing practice.Under the current curriculum, Nathan students would be disadvantaged in the marketplace as they would not have the requisite skills, such as detailed knowledge ofinformation technologies, to meet the challenges faced by practising nurses.

• the new curriculum had been developed over an eighteen month period, with extensivefeedback from current second and third year students who had reacted positively to theproposed changes. The Academic Committee noted that current first year students hadbeen informed of the curriculum changes in the second week of semester I, 2000.

• the process of ‘teaching out’ first year students enrolled in the existing course at Nathanwould have major resource implications for the School of Nursing.

33.13 In considering this matter, Academic Committee raised the following issues:

• although the proposed course changes were viewed positively, members raised concernwith transition arrangements for first year Nathan students, particularly in view of the lackof direct equivalence between subjects in the existing Nathan degree and the subjects inthe new degree. Academic Committee asked the Faculty to consider ways in whichNathan students who do not wish to transfer to the new curriculum can beaccommodated.

• the University needed to explore its legal obligations to ensure it was not open tochallenge in cases where students claimed disadvantage as a result of changes tocourse structure.

• the proposed course changes had a number of load implications which still needed to beresolved by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health, Science).

• further consultation between the School of Nursing and the Nathan nursing studentsshould be undertaken to try to resolve the dispute over transition arrangements.

Resolution

33.14 The Academic Committee resolved to defer consideration of the proposal for a major changeto the Bachelor of Nursing – Pre-registration courses, pending resolution of the issuesidentified in paragraph 33.13 above.

34.0 APPOINTMENT TO EDUCATION COMMITTEE

34.1 The Academic Committee resolved to ratify the executive action of the Chairperson inapproving the appointment of Dr Ian Patterson, School of Leisure Studies, to the EducationCommittee for a term of office commencing immediately, up to, but not including the ordinarymeeting of Academic Committee in February, 2001.


35.0 ACADEMIC PLANNING

35.1 The Academic Committee noted the Academic Planning Schedule as at 1 August 2000.

35.2 The Academic Committee resolved to approve the planning proposals for the followingcourses:

- Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning/Master of Financial Planning/Master ofFinancial Planning with Honours

- Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health- Master of Coaching Science- Master of Exercise Science- Master of Rehabilitation Science

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

36.1 The Academic Committee noted the minutes of the following Committees:

Education Committee Minutes 4/2000 and 5/2000Research and Postgraduate Studies Committee Minutes 3/2000 and 4/2000

37.0 CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT

37.1 At its 5 June meeting, Council considered a number of recommendations arising from the3/2000 meeting of Academic Committee. Council resolved the following in respect of theserecommendations:

• to approve for introduction in semester II, 2000 the Graduate Certificate in Indonesian(Access) (GCertInd), as described in (00/0055).

• to establish the China Marketing Centre, as described in the constitution (99/0314).

• a. to disestablish the Master of Adult and Vocational Teaching (MAdVocTeach).

b. to approve for introduction in semester II, 2000 the Master of Training andDevelopment (MTrainDev), as described in the memorandum dated 3February 2000.

c. that students currently completing the Master of Adult and VocationalTeaching be given the choice of graduating with the award of Master of Adultand Vocational Teaching or the award of Master of Training andDevelopment.

d. that past graduates be offered the opportunity to surrender their Master ofAdult and Vocational Teaching in favour of the Master of Training andDevelopment.

• to establish the Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management as an exit point inthe Master of Public Sector Management.

• a. to disestablish the Graduate Certificate in Electronic Imaging (GCertElecIm)and the Graduate Diploma of Electronic Imaging (GDipElecIm).

b. to approve for introduction in semester II, 2000 the Graduate Certificate inDigital Design (GCertDigitalDes), as described in the memorandum dated 14February 2000.


c. to approve for introduction in semester II, 2000 the Master of Digital Design(MDigitalDes), as described in the memorandum dated 14 February 2000.

d. that students currently enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Electronic Imagingbe able to elect to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Electronic Imaging orthe Graduate Certificate in Digital Design after completing 40CP of the coursesuccessfully.

e. that students currently enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Electronic Imagingbe given the choice of graduating with the award of Graduate Diploma ofElectronic Imaging or the award of Master of Digital Design.

f. that past graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Electronic Imaging be giventhe choice of retaining the award of Graduate Diploma of Electronic Imagingor receiving the award of Master of Digital Design.

• a. disestablish the Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (BSc).

b. disestablish the Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition (BSc).

c. establish the Bachelor of Biotechnology (Biotech)

d. establish the Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition (BFoodScNutr).

e. approve the following transition arrangements:

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology/Bachelor of Biotechnology

Students eligible to graduate during ceremonies in 2001 will be given theoption of either degree title. From 2002 all students eligible to graduate beconferred with a degree title of Bachelor of Biotechnology.

Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition/Bachelor of Food Scienceand Nutrition

Students eligible to graduate during ceremonies in 2001 will be given theoption of either degree title. From 2002 all students eligible to graduate beconferred with a degree title of Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition.

• to approve for introduction in semester II, 2000 the Master of Business Administrationwith Honours - International, as set out in (00/0070).

38.0 VICE-CHANCELLOR’S REPORT

38.1 The Academic Committee noted the Vice-Chancellor’s Report to the Council 5/2000 meeting(00/0118).


38.2 The Vice-Chancellor reported on an independent review of the status of the Gold Coastcampus. The Review will advise Council on what if any change should be made to the statusof the Gold Coast campus in relation to the University, including consideration of the possibilityof the campus becoming a university in its own right. The Academic Committee noted that aletter was being sent to all staff members of the University inviting written submissions inrespect of the review.

The Vice-Chancellor encouraged members to consider the issues raised by the review and tomake their views known to the Review Committee.

39.0 NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of Academic Committee is scheduled for 1.30 p.m. Thursday 7 September, 2000 inthe Council Chamber, Bray Centre at the Nathan campus.

Confirmed:………………………………………………….

Chair: Professor Bill Lovegrove

Date: 7 September 2000

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