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The University of Western Australia

26 February 2013 MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Chair of the Academic Board (W/Professor John Cordery)

Ms Sylvia Lang (Chair of the Drafting Sub-Committee) Mr James Mitton Mr Paul Lloyd Dr Claire McIlroy (Executive Officer)

Standing Invitee: Mr Kim Heitman (Legal Services)

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION BY CIRCULAR

The items in this circular have been submitted to the Legislative Committee for final drafting only and are to be considered by the 1Drafting Sub-Committee under delegated authority.

The decisions of the Drafting Sub-Committee will be recorded as formal decisions of the Legislative Committee. 1The Drafting Sub-Committee comprises the members of the Legislative Committee with the exception of the Chair of the Academic Board. The University Lawyer is invited to attend all meetings of the Drafting Sub-Committee and Scholarships Officer(s) are invited to attend meetings when items relevant to their respective roles are to be discussed.

A recommendation from the Chair of the Drafting Sub-Committee is included for each item. Any member of the drafting Sub-Committee who does not agree with the Chair’s recommendation or would prefer that an item be referred to the next meeting of the Drafting Sub-Committee for discussion, is asked to advise the Executive Officer of this no later than close of business on Monday 4 March 2013. If there are no objections by that date, the items will be processed in the normal way and the recommendations will be recorded as resolutions of the Legislative Committee. Dr Claire McIlroy Executive Officer

PART 1 - ITEMS FOR NOTING

1. INFORMATION SERVICES – LIBRARY RULES – Ref: F7524

Members are asked to note that the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor has now approved the amendments to the Library Rules which were endorsed (R18/12) by the Legislative Committee via a circular dated 16 July 2012. The amendments have been forwarded to Publications for inclusion in the University Calendar.

For noting.

2. RESCISSIONS

2.1. Prizes - Faculty of Arts

2.1.1. Rescission of the Pynt and Partners Prize in Contemporary Australian Literature – F1690

By R77/12 the Faculty of Arts has recommended the rescission of the Pynt and Partners Prize in Contemporary Australian Literature, effective 1 January 2012.

For noting.

2.2. Prizes - Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

2.2.1. Rescission of the Technip Chemical and Process Thesis Prize, Water Corporation Prize in Water and Wastewater Treatment, Technip Offshore Prize, Water Corporation (Rowena Ma) Prize in Civil Engineering, McConnell Dowell Prize in Civil

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Engineering Analysis and Modelling, Water Corporation Water Quality Stream Prize Refs F20389, F14613, F1815, F3587, F22900, F15169

By R79/12 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has recommended the rescission of the following prizes, effective immediately:

• Technip Chemical and Process Thesis Prize - F20389 • Water Corporation Prize in Water and Wastewater Treatment - F14613 • Technip Offshore Prize - F1815 • Water Corporation (Rowena Ma) Prize in Civil Engineering - F3587 • McConnell Dowell Prize in Civil Engineering Analysis and Modelling - F22900 • Water Corporation Water Quality Stream Prize - F15169

For noting.

2.2.2. Rescission of the The Institution of Structural Engineers Prize and Peter Norman Aldred Award; Water Corporation Final Year Project Prize; Jim Blair MRX Prize in Control and Mechatronics; AMEC Minproc Prize in Engineering Project Part 1 (CIVL4101) & Part 2 (CIVL4102); Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia Prize in Hydraulics II; Woodside Energy Ltd Prize in Engineering; H. S. Spigl Memorial Prize; Abraham Wald Prize in Mathematical Statistics; Clough Limited Prize in Engineering: Introduction to Engineering Mechanics; Lycopodium Prize in Engineering Project; Monadelphous Prize in Project Management and Risk Analysis; Monadelphous Prize in Engineering for Sustainable Development; R. S. Components Prize for Engineering Excellence in Mechatronics Engineering; D. W. Brisbane Prize in Civil Engineering; School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering Prize in Engineering Dynamics; School of Environmental Systems Engineering Prize; School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering Prize in Control Engineering; School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering Prize in Tribology and Maintenance; and R. S. Components Prize for Engineering Excellence in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering refs F928, F28970, F15168, F25575, F30972, F24573, F1788, F1785, F2040, F25572, F21279, F21276, F21277, F12563, F1810, F7176, F1794, F7175, F7180, F1960

By R98/12 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has recommended the rescission of the following prizes: • The Institution of Structural Engineers Prize and Peter Norman Aldred Award – F28970 • Water Corporation Final Year Project Prize - F15168 • Jim Blair MRX Prize in Control and Mechatronics - F25575 • AMEC Minproc Prize in Engineering Project Part 1 (CIVL4101) & Part 2 (CIVL4102) –

F30972 • Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia Prize in Hydraulics II - F24573 • Woodside Energy Ltd Prize in Engineering - F1788 • H. S. Spigl Memorial Prize - F1785 • Abraham Wald Prize in Mathematical Statistics - F2040] • Clough Limited Prize in Engineering: Introduction to Engineering Mechanics - F25572 • Lycopodium Prize in Engineering Project - F21279 • Monadelphous Prize in Project Management and Risk Analysis - F21276 • Monadelphous Prize in Engineering for Sustainable Development - F21277 • R. S. Components Prize for Engineering Excellence in Mechatronics Engineering -

F12563 • D. W. Brisbane Prize in Civil Engineering - F1810 • School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering Prize in Engineering Dynamics - F7176 • School of Environmental Systems Engineering Prize - F1794 • School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering Prize in Control Engineering - F7175 • School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering Prize in Tribology and Maintenance -

F7180 • R. S. Components Prize for Engineering Excellence in Electrical and Electronic

Engineering or Computer Engineering - F1960

For noting.

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2.2.3 Rescission of the Australian Steel Institute Undergraduate Steel Design Prize - F928

By R98/12 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has recommended the rescission of the regulations for the Australian Steel Institute Undergraduate Steel Design Prize.

The Chair recommends that the Committee recommend to Senate that the regulations for the Australian Steel Institute Undergraduate Steel Design Prize be rescinded, effective immediately.

2.3 Scholarships -Scholarships Committee

2.3.1 Rescission of the UWA India Scholarship for International Research Fees Conditions of Award – Ref: F27110

By R93/12 the Scholarships Committee has recommended the rescission of the UWA India Scholarship for International Research Fees Conditions of Award, effective immediately.

For noting.

PART 2 – ITEMS FOR DECISION TO BE DEALT WITH EN BLOC

3. GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS

3.1. Faculty of Business Governance Document – Proposed amendments – Ref F4839

By R09/12 the Faculty of Business has recommended amendments to its Faculty Governance Document, subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the faculty governance document for the Faculty of Business be amended to read as set out in the attachment, effective immediately. Attachment A

4. COMMITTEE CONSTITUTIONS

4.1. Vice-Chancellor’s Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee– Ref: F

Members are asked to note that the Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee has been established as an advisory committee to the Vice-Chancellor. Members are also asked to consider the draft constitution for the committee, as set out in the attachment. The Chair recommends that the constitution for the Vice-Chancellor’s Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee read as set out in the attachment, effectively immediately. Attachment B

5. PRIZES

5.1. Faculty of Arts

5.1.1. Boediono Prize in Indonesian – Establishment – Ref F49029

By R01/13 the Faculty of Arts has recommended the establishment of the Boediono Prize in Indonesian as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective 2013 and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the conditions for the Boediono Prize in Indonesian read as set out in the attachment, effective immediately. Attachment C

5.1.2. Dorothy Ellen Ransom Prize in Musical Composition – Establishment – F1691

By R79/12 the Faculty of Arts has recommended the establishment of the Dorothy Ellen Ransom Prize in Musical Composition as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective 2013 and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

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The Chair recommends that the conditions for the Dorothy Ellen Ransom Prize in Musical Composition read as set out in the attachment, effective immediately. Attachment D

5.2. Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

5.2.1. Santos Prize in PETR2510 Petroleum Engineering Fundamentals – Establishment - Ref F45472

By R71/12 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has proposed the establishment of the Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering Fundamentals as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective 2012 and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the conditions for the Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering Fundamentals read as set out in the attachment, effective 2012. Attachment E

5.2.2. Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering– Establishment – Ref F45475

By R70/12 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has proposed the establishment of the Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective 2014 and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the conditions for the Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering read as set out in the attachment, effective 2014. Attachment F

5.2.3. Santos Prize in Reservoir Engineering– Establishment - Ref F45474

By R72/12 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has proposed the establishment of the Santos Prize in Reservoir Engineering as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective 2012 and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the Santos Prize in Reservoir Engineering read as set out in the attachment, effective 2012. Attachment G

5.2.4. Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Advanced Thermodynamics –Establishment - Ref F32408

By R77/12 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has proposed the establishment for the period 2013 to 2016 inclusive of the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Advanced Thermodynamics as outlined in the attached draft conditions, only and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the conditions for the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Advanced Thermodynamics read as set out in the attachment, effective immediately. Attachment H

5.2.5. Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Mass and Energy Balance – Establishment – Ref F32408

By R73/12 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has proposed the establishment of the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Mass and Energy Balance, as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective for 2012 only, and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the conditions for the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Mass and Energy Balance read as set out in the attachment, effective for 2012 only. Attachment I

5.2.6. Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes (2012) – Establishment – Ref F32408

By R75/12 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has proposed the establishment of the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Unit Operations and

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Unit Processes as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective for 2012 only, and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the conditions for the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes read as set out in the attachment, effective for 2012 only. Attachment J

5.2.7. Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes – Establishment – Ref F32408

By R76/12 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has proposed the establishment of the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes as outlined in the attached draft conditions, for the period 2013 to 2016 inclusive and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the conditions for the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes read as set out in the attachment, effective immediately. Attachment K

5.2.8. Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing - Natural Gas Processing and LNG Production – Establishment – Ref F32408

By R78/12 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has proposed the establishment of the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing - Natural Gas Processing and LNG Production, as outlined in the attached draft conditions, for the period 2014 to 2016 inclusive and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the conditions for the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing – Natural Gas Processing and LNG Production read as set out in the attachment, effective 2014. Attachment L

5.2.9. Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Mass and Energy Balance ENSC3005 2013_2016 – Establishment - Ref F32408

By R74/12 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has proposed the establishment of the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Mass and Energy Balance as outlined in the attached draft conditions, for the period 2013 to 2016 inclusive,, and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the conditions for the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Mass and Energy Balance ENSC3005 read as set out in the attachment, effective immediately. Attachment M

5.3. Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

5.3.1. School of Population Health Postgraduate Student Association Prize for Excellence in the Master of Public Health Coursework Programme - Amendment – Ref: F20813

By R13/12 the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences recommended amendments to School of Population Health Postgraduate Student Association Prize for Excellence in the Master of Public Health Coursework Programme as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective immediately and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the conditions for the School of Population Health Postgraduate Student Association Prize for Excellence in the Master of Public Health Coursework Programme be amended to read as set out in the attachment, effective immediately. Attachment N

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5.4 Council of Convocation

5.4.1 Matilda Award for Cultural Excellence – Proposed amendment to regulations – Ref F7015

By R36/12 the Council of Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association has recommended a consequential amendment, for clarification, to the regulations for the Matilda Award for Cultural Excellence as outlined in the attachment, effective 2013 and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the that the consequential amendments to the regulations for the Matilda Award for Cultural Excellence as set out in the attachment be approved effective immediately and reported to the Senate. Attachment O

6. SCHOLARSHIPS

6.1. Items from the Scholarships Committee

6.1.1. John and Dixie Rathbone Memorial Scholarship for Indigenous Students - Establishment – Ref F29392

By R95/12 the Scholarships Committee has recommended the establishment of the John and Dixie Rathbone Memorial Scholarship as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective 2014 and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the conditions for the John and Dixie Rathbone Memorial Scholarship read as set out in the attachment, effective 2014. Attachment P

6.1.2. Dr Roy D. Bloebaum and Lois D. Bloebaum Postgraduate Student Travel Award – Establishment – F33181

By R94/12 the Scholarships Committee has recommended the establishment of the Roy D Bloebaum and Lois D Bloebaum Postgraduate Student Travel Award as outlined in the attached draft conditions for 2013 only and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the conditions for the Roy D Bloebaum and Lois D Bloebaum Postgraduate Student Travel Award read as attached effective immediately. Attachment Q 6.1.3 Fairway UWA SWANS Scholarship - Ref F50336

By R0213 the Scholarships Committee has recommended the establishment of the Fairway UWA SWANS Scholarship as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective 2013, and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

The Chair recommends that the conditions for the Fairway UWA SWANS Scholarship read as attached, effective immediately. Attachment R

EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FACULTY BOARD OF THE UWA BUSINESS SCHOOL

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 11 APRIL 2012

5. FACULTY GOVERNANCE – Ref. F4839 The proposal for amendments to the membership of the Planning, Budget and Resources Committee is attached was attached to the agenda and reflects changes to the Faculty structure and governance approved by Faculty in 2011 (FR6/11). Members were asked to approve amendments to 5.2(e) of the governance to include Heads of Discipline as ex-officio members, to replace the four members nominated by the Dean. RESOLVED 9 that Faculty Board approve amendments to the membership of the Planning, Budget and Resources Committee to reflect Faculty structure and governance previously approved by Faculty.

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Faculty of Business FACULTY GOVERNANCE AND STRUCTURE 1. FACULTY 1.1 MEMBERSHIP (1) The membership of the Faculty is as prescribed in Clause 4 of Statute 8, which

reads as follows: '4.(1) Each faculty comprises: (a) the academic staff1 in all schools, centres and institutes funded by the faculty; (b) as many academic staff1 from other schools, centres and institutes which teach in the faculty's courses as the Academic Board determines; (c) members in any other categories which the Academic Board approves; and (d) any other persons whom the members in paragraphs (a) to (c) appoint for specific periods. (2) The following are ex-officio members of all faculties but are not counted for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present at a meeting— the Chancellor; the Pro-Chancellor; the Vice-Chancellor and all other members of the Executive; the Chair of the Academic Board; and any other officers of the University as determined by the Academic Board. (3) A faculty is properly constituted even if any of the members required by its constitution to be elected or nominated have not as yet been elected or nominated.'

1 ‘academic staff’ means those staff members holding academic appointments on a full-time or 50 per cent or greater fractional basis other than those holding emeritus, visiting, adjunct, clinical or honorary appointments

and comprises: (a) the Dean; (b) the Sub-Dean/Academic Student Adviser; (c) the General Manager; (d) the Faculty Administrative Officer; (e) the Instructional Designer; (f) the Director, Executive Programs; (g) the Director, External Relations; (h) all academic staff, as defined in Clause 1 of Statute 8, in all schools, centres

and institutes funded by the Faculty, who hold full-time or 50 per cent or greater fractional appointments;

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(i) one member elected for a period of two years by and from the professional and general staff who hold full-time or 50 per cent or greater fractional appointments as defined by the UWA professional and general staff agreement; (j) the President of the Economics and Commerce Students Society or nominee; (k) one postgraduate research student and one postgraduate coursework student to

be appointed annually by and from the Graduate Management Association; and (l) a maximum of 10 persons as may be co-opted by the foregoing members from

time to time, each to be co-opted for a period not exceeding two years and with the possibility of being co-opted again at the end of a period of office. (2) When co-opting, the Faculty will consider reasonable representation and

inclusivity.

1.2 POWERS (1) The powers of the Faculty are set out in Clause 6 of Statute 8 which reads as

follows: '6.(1) A faculty, subject to the Statutes and regulations and to resolutions of the Senate, and within the constraints of University policies, has power to determine the administration of courses under its governance.'

(2) In accordance with Clause 6(2) of Statute 8, the Faculty may— (a) advise the Dean, as appropriate, on all policy issues relating to the Faculty's

resources; (b) make recommendations to the Academic Board, through the Dean, as

appropriate, on any matter related to research or the teaching of its courses; and (c) advise other university bodies or officers, through the Dean, as appropriate, on

any matter referred to it for consideration. (3) Clause 9 of Statute 8 states that with the approval of the Academic Board, a

faculty may delegate any of its powers to the Dean, the heads of school or committees of the faculty.

1.3 MEETINGS (1) Meetings are held in accordance with Clause 7 of Statute 8 which reads as

follows: '7.(1) Meetings of a faculty are held— (a) at least once in each academic year; (b) within 10 working days of the service on its dean, of a requisition signed by at least six members of the faculty and containing a statement of the matters to be discussed; and (c) whenever its dean sees fit. (2) The dean must ensure that, as far as is practicable, all members receive the agenda for a meeting of the faculty at least three working days before the meeting. (3) The meetings of the faculty are chaired by the dean but in the absence of the dean, the members present determine which one of them will take the chair. (4) All questions which are before a faculty are decided by a majority of the members present and voting unless the faculty determines otherwise in its governance document. (5) The chair of the meeting has an ordinary vote and a casting vote.

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(6) Subject to the Statutes and regulations and to resolutions of the Senate, a faculty has the power to regulate its own procedures but if a dispute arises, the standing orders of the Senate apply.'

(2) Meetings of the Faculty are held at least twice in each academic year. (3) Where a special meeting is requested in accordance with Clause 7(1)(b) of

Statute 8, it must be convened within 10 working days of the request being received.

1.4 QUORUM (1) One-third of the membership of Faculty or 25 members, whichever is the lesser,

constitutes a quorum. (2) If a quorum is not present at a meeting of the Faculty, matters remaining on the

agenda are dealt with by Faculty Board.

1.5 NOTICE OF MEETINGS Notice of meetings is prescribed in Clause 7(2) of Statute 8, which reads as follows:

'2.(1) The dean must ensure that, as far as practicable, all members receive the agenda for a meeting of the faculty at least three working days before the meeting.'

2. FACULTY OFFICERS 2.1 DEAN The role of the Dean (formerly known as the Executive Dean) is as prescribed by Senate Resolution 102(ii)/93 which states: 'that the . . . Deans have:

(a) a Faculty executive role such that they will be bound by Faculty resolutions that cover research, teaching, academic structures and academic processes; (b) delegated authority from the Vice-Chancellor to manage University resources and to implement Faculty plans, University policies and priorities.'

2.1.1 Reporting Procedures By Senate Resolution 102(iii)/93:

'the . . . Deans [are] required to report biennially to the Senate through the Academic Council, on the Faculty's achievements against the Faculty plan and . . . that these reports [must] be presented to the Faculty whose comments will be transmitted to Academic Council at the same time as the . . . Dean's report.'

2.2 DEPUTY DEAN Clause 11 of Statute 8 states that:

'the Vice-Chancellor, after taking appropriate advice, appoints for a specified period a deputy for each Dean who performs the duties of the dean during the dean's absence.'

The Deputy Dean has delegated authority to deal with operational matters relating to teaching and learning programs, research activity and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) manage the quality and ongoing development of all teaching and learning programs offered by the School at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (b) manage all academic processes relating to teaching programs and for the coordination and integration of research initiatives;

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(c) manage all matters relating to accreditation of the School and/or its courses; (d) advise the Dean regarding the optimal allocation of resources to ensure the effective operation of the School; (e) allocate resources across programs and balance academic workloads as reflected in the workload model, including final decision making on teaching allocations, if required; and (f) implement Human Resources policies and procedures relating to academic staff, including the selection and recruitment of academic staff.'

2.3 ASSOCIATE DEANS Clause 12 of Statute 8 states that:

'(12) with the approval of the Academic Board, through its chair, the dean may delegate any of the duties and responsibilities of the office to other officers or members of the Faculty for a specified period.'

2.3.1 ASSOCIATE DEAN (RESEARCH AND RESEARCH TRAINING) The Associate Dean (Research and Research Training) has delegated authority to deal with research and research training matters, and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) engage in strategic planning and policy formulation in relation to building the School's research capacity and performance; (b) monitor research and research training activity and performance within the School; (c) manage the implementation of policies and practices designed to improve research capacity and performance within the School; (d) oversee the arrangements for the supervision and training of higher degree by research students; and (e) provide regular advice to the Dean and Faculty about issues relating to research in the Faculty.

2.3.2 ASSOCIATE DEAN (TEACHING AND LEARNING) The Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) has delegated authority to deal with teaching and learning matters, and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) engage in strategic planning and policy formulation in relation to building the School's research capacity and performance; (b) monitor teaching and develop strategies and processes to improve teaching performance within the Faculty; (c) provide regular advice to the Dean and Faculty about issues relating to teaching and learning in the Faculty; and (d) foster activities designed to promote increased awareness of the Faculty's achievements in teaching within the scholarly and business communities, both nationally and internationally; and (e) responsibility for assurance of learning.

2.3.3 ASSOCIATE DEAN (INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS) The Associate Dean (International Relations) assists the Dean in the development and implementation of strategies, policies and priorities relating to the Business

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School's international reputation and influence, and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) develop a strategic perspective on the School's international activities which contributes to the School's objectives of enhancing its international reputation and growing its international student base; (b) maintain effective relationships with offshore partners; (c) advise the Dean on the optimal allocation of resources to support international activity and performance; and (d) coordinate relationships with international universities and business schools of interest, including exchange and executive programs.

2.4 DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS The Director of Undergraduate Programs provides leadership and coordination in relation to the undergraduate teaching programs and the enhancement of the undergraduate student experience, and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) oversee the work of the Undergraduate Student Centre; (b) conduct strategic reviews of units and courses to ensure academic standards are met, as well as to cater for market conditions; (c) oversee relevant University and Faculty policies in relation to examinations, prizes, scholarships and the Undergraduate Board of Examiners; (d) oversee all academic assessment, appeals and student grievance processes for undergraduate students; and (e) in conjunction with Associate Dean (International Relations), oversee all articulation arrangements as well as exchange programs to ensure compliance with University policy.

2.5 DIRECTOR OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS The Director of Postgraduate Programs provides leadership and coordination in relation to the postgraduate teaching programs and the enhancement of the postgraduate student experience, and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) oversee the work of the Postgraduate Student Centre; (b) in conjunction with Heads of Disciplines, coordinate the timetabling and allocation of teaching resources across all postgraduate courses and develop a coordinated suite of quality postgraduate coursework programs; (c) oversee relevant University and Faculty policies in relation to examinations, prizes, scholarships and the Postgraduate Board of Examiners; (d) conduct strategic reviews of units and courses to ensure academic standards are met, as well as to cater for market conditions; (e) oversee the academic assessment, appeals and student grievance processes; and (f) in conjunction with Associate Dean (International Relations), oversees all articulation arrangements as well as exchange programs to ensure compliance with University policy.

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2.6 SUB-DEAN/ACADEMIC STUDENT ADVISER The Sub-Dean/Academic Student Adviser provides advice and counselling to students, undertaking the formal processes related to admissions, student progress and examinations, and advice on student related policy, and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) contribution to the revision or formulation of Faculty policy and rules; (b) review and application of policy in student disciplinary matters; (c) monitoring the performance of students admitted under articulation arrangements in order to revise and maintain these arrangements; (d) development of assessment frameworks for new classes of applicant and applicants from new sources; (e) representation of the Faculty on central policy committees, as well as regular involvement in formulation of University policy, participation in working parties and other University committees; (f) provision of course and careers advice to students and prospective students, assessment and revision of student study plans, based on their needs and aspirations; (g) liaison with other sections of the University regarding policy, regulation and disciplinary matters; (h) liaison with professional bodies regarding course design; and (i) liaison with external parties to articulation agreements, regarding the ongoing operation of these agreements.

2.7 GENERAL MANAGER The General Manager has delegated responsibility for the overall administration of the Faculty and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) assist the Dean in the execution of his/her duties; (b) ensure that there is an effective interface between the Faculty and the central administration and committee system; (c) manage the Faculty annual budget and reporting process; (d) oversee the deployment of professional resources to support academic, student and general administration; (e) oversee the administration of all Human Resources policies and procedures, particularly in relation to professional staff; (f) oversee the management of all physical resources of the Faculty; and (g) ensure effective compliance with statutory requirements and other legal imperatives of University governance.

2.8 HEADS OF DISCIPLINE Heads of Discipline have the following major responsibilities:

(a) act as direct supervisor of academic staff within their disciplines; (b) assist the Dean and Deputy Dean on academic staffing matters and management of workloads, staff selection and recruitment and staff performance; (c) manage the Performance Development Review process for academic staff within their disciplines;

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(d) work with Directors of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs and the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) on all aspects of course delivery and curriculum development, and accreditation requirements; (e) in conjunction with the Higher Degree by Research coordinator, maintain a supportive academic environment for Higher Degree by Research students; and (f) contribute to planning, strategic and resourcing issues through membership of core faculty committees.

2.9 FACULTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER The Faculty Administrative Officer has delegated responsibility to administer the Faculty's academic programs including—

(a) ensuring Faculty compliance with, and providing advice as necessary on, external legislation, University legislation, policy and procedures and Faculty legislation, policies and procedures in academic administration; (b) coordinating the regular updating of course rules; (c) coordinating the regular updating of information on courses, units and fees as necessary; (d) preparing detailed agendas and minutes for Faculty committees and forwarding minutes and other documentation to Academic Council/Legislative Committee in accordance with the written requirements of those bodies; and (e) administering prizes and scholarships offered by the Faculty.

3. FACULTY BOARD 3.1 POWERS (1) By R104/93 the Senate resolved—

'(a) that faculties have faculty boards which shall be responsible to the Faculty for the conduct of all Faculty business (except constituting the Faculty Board); (b) that resolutions of the Faculty Board that relate to research, teaching, academic structures and academic processes, be binding on the Dean, and that the Faculty Board be advisory to the Dean on resource matters; (c) that the composition of the Faculty Board be determined by Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty to Academic Council.'

(2) The Faculty Board has the power to establish standing and/or ad hoc committees as required by Faculty.

3.2 MEMBERSHIP (1) The Faculty Board comprises: (a) the Dean; (b) the Deputy Dean; (c) the Associate Dean (Research and Research Training); (d) the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning); (e) the Associate Dean (International Relations); (f) the Director of Undergraduate Programs; (g) the Director of Postgraduate Programs; (h) the Heads of Disciplines;

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(i) General Manager; (j) the Sub-Dean/Academic Student Adviser; (k) the Faculty Administrative Officer; (l) the President of the Economics and Commerce Students Society or nominee; (m) one postgraduate research student and one postgraduate coursework student

nominated annually by the Graduate Management Association; (n) one professional or general staff representative who holds a full-time or 50 per

cent or greater fractional appointment, elected by and from the professional and general staff as defined by the UWA professional and general staff agreement; (o) one member of academic staff from each Discipline, elected by the Faculty; (p) four members of the academic staff elected by the Faculty; and (q) a maximum of two co-opted members as required having regard to (2). (2) When co-opting, the Faculty Board will give due consideration to Senate

Resolution 19/91, Academic Board Resolution 28/90 and Academic Council Resolution 215/92 in relation to gender balance and the participation of women in decision making bodies, and expertise.

3.3 ELECTIONS OF FACULTY MEMBERS TO FACULTY BOARD (1) Elections of Faculty members are conducted by secret ballot to be completed

before the first meeting of the Faculty in any year. (2) Members of Faculty on approved leave from the University are eligible to vote in

elections. (3) Nominations for all elected positions are called at least two weeks before the

date scheduled for the secret ballot. (4) If no candidate has nominated for any elected position by the time nominations

close, nominations for that position may be called at the first Faculty meeting of the year and be filled by means of voting at that meeting. (5) The method of election is by preferential voting. (6) The Faculty Administrative Officer is the Returning Officer for all elections and is

responsible for calling nominations and conducting the ballot. (7) The Returning Officer must publish the result of a secret ballot no later than

seven days after the ballot.

3.4 TERMS OF OFFICE (1) At the first election of the members of the Faculty Board after the ratification of

the Governance document, half will be elected for a period of three years and the balance elected for a period of two years. At all subsequent elections, members are elected for a period of two years. (2) Any elected member of the Faculty Board on the expiry of their term of office is

eligible for re-election to the Faculty Board. (3) Members co-opted under 3.2(1)(q) are co-opted for a period not exceeding one

year. (4) Any co-opted member of the Faculty Board on the expiry of their term of office is

eligible for further co-option to the Faculty Board.

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3.5 VACANCIES A vacancy for an elected position is filled as quickly as possible by secret ballot and the term of the office of the elected person is the remaining balance of the term of office of the board member.

3.6 MEETINGS (1) There are at least six meetings scheduled in each academic year. (2) A meeting may be cancelled if there is insufficient business to be transacted. (3) Meetings are also held— (a) within 10 working days of the service on its Dean of a requisition signed by at

least three members of the board and containing a statement of the matters to be discussed; and (b) whenever the Dean sees fit. (4) The agenda for a meeting is made available to members, as far as practicable,

at least three full working days before the meeting date. (5) The Dean or, in the Dean's absence, the Deputy Dean chairs meetings of the

Faculty Board, and if both the Dean and Deputy Dean are absent, the members present elect a chair for that meeting. (6) Any item for which there is not a two-thirds majority vote will be referred to the

next scheduled meeting of the Faculty or to a special meeting of the Faculty convened for the purpose. (7) The Chair of the Faculty Board has an ordinary vote and may exercise a casting

vote. (8) The Faculty Board has the power to adjourn a meeting of the Faculty Board for

such a period as the meeting determines. (9) Subject to the Statutes and regulations and to resolutions of the Senate, the

Faculty Board has the power to regulate its own procedures, but where a dispute arises, the standing orders of the Senate will apply. (10) Debate on any substantive motion before the Faculty Board may be

superseded by six members of the Board voting in favour of a secondary motion that the question be referred for determination to a meeting of the Faculty. (11) A meeting of the Faculty Board must not transact any business introduced

without due notice unless the meeting has passed a prior procedural motion permitting the said item to be determined by that meeting of the Faculty Board. (12) Minutes are kept of all business transacted by a meeting of the Faculty Board

and a copy is made available to each member of the Faculty, and as far as practicable, not later than 10 working days after the date of the meeting.

3.7 QUORUM (1) Any 10 members of the Faculty Board constitutes a quorum. (2) Business transacted by the Faculty Board without a quorum present may, at the

Chair's discretion, subsequently be circularised to members for resolution. (3) Any item not circularised will be included in the agenda for the next meeting of

the Faculty Board or the Faculty.

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3.8 SAFEGUARDS (1) Agendas and minutes are circulated to all members of the Faculty at the same

time as to the Faculty Board.1 (2) Any Faculty member may attend a meeting of the Faculty Board as an observer. (3) Faculty members may make a submission to the Faculty Board, in writing or in

person, on any matter listed in the agenda, provided that notice is given to the Faculty Administrative Officer prior to the meeting. 1 An email to members advising the Web address will suffice.

4. UWA BUSINESS SCHOOL BOARD 4.1 FUNCTIONS The role of the UWA Business School Board is to assist the Faculty to achieve its strategic objectives by— (a) recommending, for the Vice-Chancellor's consideration and approval,

appointments to the Board; (b) nominating two members to sit on the selection committee that appoints the

Dean; (c) taking on the role of Directors of the UWA Business School Foundation with a

principal role to oversee the use and distribution of funds held by the Foundation for the benefit of the UWA Business School in accordance with the rules established for the Foundation; (d) nominating the chair of, and liaising with, the UWA Business School Fundraising

Committee to ensure fundraising is consistent with overall Business School Strategy; (e) taking an active role in attracting to the UWA Business School high profile

academics and business people (either on a full time or part-time basis); (f) taking an active role in representing and promoting the UWA Business School

within the University, the broader WA industry, Australia and overseas; (g) taking an active role in attracting new scholarships and promoting strategic use

of UWA Business School scholarships; (h) facilitating the development of the UWA Business School Strategy, in

conjunction with the Dean and the school executive team; (i) facilitating the successful implementation of the UWA Business School Strategy;

and (j) facilitating active and open communication with the Vice-Chancellor and the

University's Senate.

4.2 MEMBERSHIP (1) The UWA Business School Board comprises: (a) the Dean; (b) the Deputy Dean; and (c) a minimum of six and up to 10 persons actively engaged in

industries/professions/community/government activities relevant to the work of the Faculty appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Dean and the Chair. (2) The Chair is elected annually by and from the external members of the Board.

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(3) The external members of the Board are appointed for a period of four years and are eligible for re-appointment for two further consecutive four year terms.

4.3 MEETINGS Meetings are held at least twice per year.

5. PLANNING, BUDGET AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE 5.1 FUNCTIONS The role of the committee is to advise the Dean, and as appropriate the Faculty, on the Faculty budget in line with the strategic and academic plans for the Faculty. 5.2 MEMBERSHIP The committee comprises: (a) the Dean as Chair; (b) the Deputy Dean; (c) the General Manager; (d) the Finance Manager; (e) four members of the Faculty appointed by the Faculty Board on the nomination

of the Dean chosen to reflect their experience and expertise in Faculty resourcing issuesthe Heads of Discipline; and (f) four members elected by and from the Faculty.

5.3 TERMS OF OFFICE Appointments areThe term of office for elected members for is two years, with casual vacancies being filled by the board on the recommendation of the Dean.

5.4 MEETINGS The Dean convenes meetings of the committee as necessary.

6. TEACHING AND LEARNING COMMITTEE 6.1 FUNCTIONS The role of the committee is to— (a) advise the Dean and the Faculty on— (i) matters relating to curriculum design and delivery; (ii) quality assurance issues in relation to teaching including transnational courses; (iii) resourcing issues relating to teaching and teaching methods; (iv) means of encouraging and rewarding high quality teaching and learning; and (v) other matters of teaching and learning significance referred to them by the

Faculty; and (b) provide advice to the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) on matters of

teaching and learning significance referred to the Faculty by the University's Teaching and Learning Committee.

6.2 MEMBERSHIP The committee comprises: (a) the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) as Chair; (b) the Director of Undergraduate Programs;

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(c) the Director of Postgraduate Programs; (d) the Sub Dean/Academic Student Adviser; (e) the Instructional Designer; (f) one postgraduate student appointed annually by and from the Graduate

Management Association; (g) the President of the Economics and Commerce Students Society or nominee; (h) three academic staff members elected by and from the Faculty; and (i) three academic staff appointed by the Faculty Board on the nomination of the

Dean to reflect the balance of staff positions and teaching disciplines.

6.3 TERM OF OFFICE Appointments are for two years, with casual vacancies being filled by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Dean.

6.4 MEETINGS The Chair convenes meetings of the committee at appropriate times.

6.5 REPORTING The Committee must report to the Faculty at least annually.

7. RESEARCH COMMITTEE 7.1 FUNCTIONS The role of the committee is to advise the Dean and the Faculty on— (a) matters relating to research, new developments in the disciplines and research

links with industry, government and other agencies of the University; (b) the research elements in the Faculty strategic plan and operational priorities in

research; (c) factors affecting the performance of the Faculty in respect of research and

research training; and (d) the allocation of resources to support research and research training.

7.2 MEMBERSHIP The committee comprises: (a) the Associate Dean (Research and Research Training) as Chair; (b) three academic staff members elected by and from the Faculty; (c) three members of the Faculty appointed by the Faculty Board on the nomination

of the Dean to reflect the balance of staff positions and research disciplines; (d) one research staff member elected by the Faculty on the nomination of

discipline groups within the faculty; (e) one Early Career Researcher elected by the Faculty; and (f) one postgraduate research student representative nominated by the members

described in (a) to (f) above.

7.3 TERM OF OFFICE The terms of office for appointed and elected members is two years, with casual vacancies being filled by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Dean.

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7.4 MEETINGS The Chair convenes meetings as necessary.


8. INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE 8.1 FUNCTIONS The role of the committee is to advise the Dean and the Faculty on— (a) development of the Faculty's internationalisation strategy; (b) implementation of University and Faculty internationalisation strategy and plans; (c) development of relationships with international universities and business schools

of interest, exchange programs and international linkages; (d) matters relating to establishment, delivery and marketing of transnational

courses; and (e) other issues referred by the Dean.

8.2 MEMBERSHIP The committee comprises: (a) the Associate Dean (International Relations) as Chair; (b) the Director, External Relations; (c) General Manager; (d) the Director, International Programs (UWA) or nominee; (e) the Director, Executive Programs; and (f) five members of the Faculty appointed by the Faculty Board on the nomination of

the Dean to reflect the balance of staff positions.

8.3 TERM OF OFFICE Appointments are for two years, with casual vacancies being filled by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Dean.

8.4 MEETINGS The Chair convenes meetings as necessary.


9. BOARD OF STUDIES 9.1 BOARD OF HIGHER DEGREES BY RESEARCH 9.1.1 Functions The role of the Board of Higher Degrees by Research is to— (a) advise and make recommendations to the Faculty and/or other University bodies

or officers, as appropriate, on matters relating to postgraduate research, research training and supervision within the Faculty, including policy matters relating to the establishment and administration of postgraduate scholarships; (b) on the recommendations of the Graduate Research Coordinators, deal with all

matters relating to the admission, enrolment, supervision, conditions for candidature, and examination of candidates for higher degree courses, namely the Doctor of

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Philosophy, Doctor of Business Administration, Master of Business Research and Master of Commerce by Research; (c) monitor and report on the School's performance against OPP targets on

research training such as completion times, quality of supervision and skills acquisition of candidates in them; (d) advise the Associate Dean (Research and Research Training) on the

appropriate ranking of applicants for research scholarships; and (e) provide advice and support to the Associate Dean (Research and Research

Training) and Graduate Research Coordinators in fostering the welfare of postgraduate research students. 9.1.2 Memberships The Board of Higher Degrees by Research comprises: (a) the Associate Dean, (Research and Research Training) as Chair; (b) the Chair of the Board of the Graduate Research School or nominee; (c) the Graduate Research Coordinator, Accounting and Finance; (d) the Graduate Research Coordinator, Economics; (e) the Graduate Research Coordinator, Management and Organisations; (f) the Graduate Research Coordinator, Marketing; (g) four members elected by and from the Faculty, reflecting major discipline

groupings; and (h) up to two co-opted members if required for balance or specific expertise.

9.2 BOARD OF POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK STUDIES 9.2.1 Functions (1) The role of the Board of Postgraduate Coursework Studies is to advise the Dean

and the Faculty on matters relating to admission and management of postgraduate coursework students in the Faculty, including: (a) admission standards; (b) admission procedures; (c) fee structures; (d) course structures and proposals for new courses; and (e) students' progression through courses and graduation rates. (2) The Chair has the delegated authority of the Dean to admit postgraduate

coursework students, and to approve changes to students' study plans, on the recommendation of course coordinators in relation to postgraduate coursework courses administered by the Faculty. 9.2.2 Membership The committee comprises: (a) the Director (Postgraduate Programs) as Chair; (b) the Postgraduate Coursework Coordinators; (c) the Master of Business Administration Program Director; (d) the Faculty Administrative Officer; and (e) the Sub-Dean/Academic Student Adviser.

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The Chair convenes meetings as necessary.

9.3 BOARD OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES 9.3.1 Functions The role of the Board of Undergraduate Studies is to advise the Dean and the Faculty on matters relating to admission and management of undergraduate students in the Faculty, including: (a) admission standards; (b) fee structures; (c) course structures and proposals for new courses; (d) students' graduation rates; and (e) other matters pertaining to the undergraduate studies in the Faculty.

9.3.2 Membership The board comprises: (a) the Director of Undergraduate Programs (as Chair); (b) coordinators of majors, honours coordinators, or heads of the discipline groups

in the Faculty as appropriate; (c) the Sub-Dean/Academic Student Adviser; (d) the First Year Coordinator; and (e) the Faculty Administrative Officer.

9.3.3 Meetings The Chair convenes meetings as necessary.

10. BOARD OF EXAMINERS 10.1 FUNCTIONS The Board of Examiners makes all decisions on examination results and reports them to the Registrar. The board also has powers delegated by the Faculty to make decisions on admission to honours, award of honours, student progress and sanctions, and prizes in accordance with the Faculty policy.

10.2 MEMBERSHIP The board comprises: (a) the Dean or nominee as Chair; (b) the Sub-Dean/Academic Student Adviser; (c) the Faculty Administrative Officer; (d) the Director of Undergraduate Programs and/or the Director of Postgraduate

Programs (as appropriate); and (e) any other such members as required by the Chair.

11. FACULTY APPEALS COMMITTEE In accordance with the University's regulations governing the Appeals Process in the Case Where There is Dissatisfaction with an Assessment Result and/or Progress Status available at http://www.secretariat.uwa.edu.au/home/policies/appeals/, the Faculty will constitute a Faculty Appeals Committee as necessary.

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Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee Constitution This committee operates in accordance with the Principles for the Operation of Committees available at: http://www.aps.uwa.edu.au/home/uwas_committee_system/other_committees_and_general_information and Rules for the Operation of Committees available at http://www.aps.uwa.edu.au/home/uwas_committee_system/other_committees_and_general_information Members must act in accordance with the University Committee Members’ Code of Conduct available at http://www.aps.uwa.edu.au/home/uwas_committee_system/other_committees_and_general_information Position of the Committee within the University of Western Australia 1. The Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee is an advisory committee to the Vice-Chancellor. Role 2. The role of the committee is to— (a) provide advice on priorities and gaps within the University’s health and wellbeing offerings to staff; (b) consider and recommend ways in which any present impediments to staff health and wellbeing may be removed; (c) provide assistance where required to deliver health and wellbeing offerings to staff; (d) monitor and review performance of the University in regard to health and wellbeing; and (e) promote a culture of valuing health and wellbeing throughout the University. Membership 3. The committee comprises: (a) the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor or nominee as Chair; (b) the Director, Human Resources or nominee as Deputy Chair; (c) the Manager, Injury Management and Wellbeing; (d) the Health and Wellbeing Officer; (e) the Associate Director, Equity and Diversity or nominee; (f) the Director, Medical Centre or nominee; (g) the Manager, Health Promotion or nominee; (h) the Executive Director, UWA Sport and Recreation Association or nominee; (i) the Director, Centre for Built Environment and Health or nominee; (j) the Associate Director, School of Psychology or nominee; (k) the Associate Professor, Health Promotion Evaluation Unit or nominee; and (l) a Dean or Faculty Manager appointed by the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Terms of Office 4. The term of office of the member appointed under 3(l) is two years. Eligibility for a Second or Subsequent Term of Office

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5. At the end of a term of office, the members appointed under 3(l) may be re-appointed. Quorum 6. The quorum for the committee is five. Frequency of Meetings 7. The committee normally meets four times a year but may meet more frequently if necessary. Delegation 8.(1) The committee may delegate its responsibilities under 2 to the Chair or nominee. (2) The committee may delegate responsibility in relation to considering and recommending on specific issues to a working party (not necessarily with committee membership) as required depending on the issue. NOTES Local Communications Map A communications map illustrating where information come to the committee from and which committees or groups need to be informed of the committee’s decisions is shown below and available at (Include appropriate web address - TBC). Note that not all of these channels may be appropriate for all decisions/communications.

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Safety and Health (Health and Wellbeing Officer/Manager)

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NOTING OF DECISIONS TAKEN BY CIRCULAR OF THE FACULTY BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF ARTS ON 11 JANUARY 2013

Members were required to advise the Executive Officer of any objections to the circulated item being approved. No objections were received and the item is now minuted accordingly. 1. BOEDIONO PRIZE IN INDONESIAN – Ref F49029 Members had before them, in Attachment A, the draft conditions of the proposed Boediono Prize in Indonesian [F49029], which have been developed in association with the discipline of Asian Studies and the donor. RESOLVED – 01 to approve the establishment of the Boediono Prize in Indonesian [F49029], as per the draft conditions contained in Attachment A, subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee. This prize is to be awarded for the first time in 2013.

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PRIZE CONDITIONS Prize name Boediono Prize in Indonesian Governed by

General Conditions and the following conditions

Prize file number

F49029

Donor

Professor Dr Boediono, the eleventh Vice President of Indonesia, graduated from UWA with an economics degree in 1967. He has maintained strong and extensive links with Australia and his contribution to global affairs was recognised with the awarding of an Honorary doctorate from UWA in 2011.

Value annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with the University policy on Iinvestments, on a sum of $20,000 donated to the University

Awarded by

the relevant board

Awarded to the student with the highest average mark in the units comprising one of the majors in Indonesian

Att A

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7. THE DOROTHY ELLEN RANSOM PRIZE IN MUSICAL COMPOSITION – F1691 The Dorothy Ellen Ransom Prize in Musical Composition [F1691] valued at $500 was established in 1998 with an annual contribution by Mrs Dorothy Ransom. Mrs Ransom passed away in April of this year. Her children wish to establish the prize in perpetuity and have agreed to donate $20,000 ($10,000 each) for this purpose. This will produce a prize of around $1,000 per annum. The conditions of the prize will remain exactly the same (Attachment D). RESOLVED – 79 that Faculty Board approve the amendments to The Dorothy Ellen Ransom Prize in Musical Composition [F1691] as contained in Attachment D, so as to establish the prize in perpetuity, to take effect 1 January 2013, subject to final drafting by Legislative Committee. Executive Officer’s note: UWA Legal has advised that the establishment in perpetuity of the of the Dorothy Ellen Ransom Prize in Musical Composition [F1691] be postponed until the settlement of the Estate of Dorothy Ransom is finalised.

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Dorothy Ellen Ransom Prize in Musical Composition [F1691]

Prize name: Dorothy Ellen Ransom Prize in Musical Composition

Governed by: General Conditions and the following conditions

Prize file number: F1691 Donor: Mrs Dorothy Ellen RansomMrs Jan Lord and

Dr David Ransom, in honour of their mother, Dorothy Ellen Ransom, a member of the Senate for 18 years and the recipient of the inaugural Chancellor’s Medal in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the University.

Value: $500 donated annuallythe annual income of the capital fund of $20,000 in accordance with University Policy on Investment.

Awarded by: the relevant board, on the recommendation of the examining panel

Awarded to: the student enrolled in any of the undergraduate degree courses offered in the School of Music who has submitted the most outstanding original musical composition

Selection committee: The examining panel comprises the Head of the School of Music and at least two other people appointed by the Head.

Other conditions: The details of the composition are determined annually by the Head of the School of Music in consultation with staff teaching composition within the School. The winning composition is performed at a suitable public event determined by the Head of the School of Music.

Amended by: FAHSS R20/11 and Arts R79/12

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ITEMS FOR THE ATTENTION OF ACADEMIC POLICY SERVICES

3. NEW PRIZES 3.2 Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering Fundamentals PETR2510 – REF: F45472 It was noted that the Faculty had proposed the establishment of the Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering Fundamentals PETR2510. The prize would be awarded to the student with the highest mark in Petroleum Engineering Fundamentals PETR2510, with a prize of $500 donated annually, to be awarded from 2012. Members were requested to review the draft conditions, as at Agenda Attachment B. The prize was governed by the General Conditions. RESOLVED 71/2012 to approve the proposed conditions for the Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering Fundamentals PETR2510 to be awarded for the first time in 2012, as at Agenda Attachment B, subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

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Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering Fundamentals PETR2510 [F45472]

Prize name: Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering Fundamentals PETR2510


Prize file number: F45472

Donor: Santos

Value: $500 donated annually

Awarded by: the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Awarded to: the student with the highest mark in PETR2510 Petroleum Engineering Fundamentals

Established ECM R71/12

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3. NEW PRIZES 3.1 Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering GENG5504 – REF: F45475 It was noted that the Faculty had proposed the establishment of the Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering GENG5504. The prize would be awarded to the student with the highest mark in GENG5504 Petroleum Engineering, with a prize of $1500 donated annually, to be awarded from 2014. Members are requested to review the draft conditions, as at Agenda Attachment A. The prize is governed by the General Conditions. RESOLVED 70/2012 to approve the proposed conditions for the Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering GENG5504 to be awarded for the first time in 2014, as at Agenda Attachment A, subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

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Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering GENG5504 [F45475]

Prize name: Santos Prize in Petroleum Engineering GENG5504



Donor: Santos



Awarded to: the student with the highest mark in GENG5504 Petroleum Engineering


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3. NEW PRIZES 3.3 Santos Prize in Reservoir Engineering PETR3511 REF: F45474 It was noted that the Faculty had proposed the establishment of the Santos Prize in Reservoir Engineering PETR3511. The prize would be awarded to the student with the highest mark in Reservoir Engineering PETR3511, with a prize of $500 donated annually, to be awarded from 2012. Members were requested to review the draft conditions, as at Agenda Attachment C. The prize was governed by the General Conditions. RESOLVED 72/2012 to approve the proposed conditions for the Santos Prize in Reservoir Engineering PETR3511 to be awarded for the first time in 2012, as at Agenda Attachment C, subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

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Santos Prize in Reservoir Engineering PETR3511 [F45474]

Prize name: Santos Prize in Reservoir Engineering PETR3511



Donor: Santos



Awarded to: the student with the highest mark in PETR3511 Reservoir Engineering


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3. NEW PRIZES 3.8 Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Advanced Thermodynamics – REF: F32408 It was noted that the Faculty had proposed the establishment of the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Advanced Thermodynamics. The prize of $1000 would be awarded to the top five students who achieve the highest mark in Advanced Thermodynamics (CHEM4404). The prize would be awarded from 2013 to 2016. Members were requested to review the draft conditions, as at Agenda Attachment H. The prize was governed by the General Conditions. RESOLVED 77/2012 to approve the proposed conditions for the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Advanced Thermodynamics to be awarded for the first time in 2013, as at Agenda Attachment H, subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

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Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing Engineering – Advanced Thermodynamics - [F48483]

Note: This prize will be awarded from 2013 to 2016

Prize name: Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing Engineering – Advanced Thermodynamics

Governed by: General Conditions and the following conditions File number: F48483 Donor: funded by the Chevron Chair in Gas Processing Value: five prizes of $1000 each Eligibility requirements:

Awarded by: the relevant board Awarded to:

the five students with the highest marks in CHEM4404 Advanced Thermodynamics

Application Procedure:

Selection Committee:

Advertising and Administration:

Other conditions:

Established: ECM R77/12

Approved:

Amended by:

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3. NEW PRIZES 3.4 Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Mass and Energy Balance – REF: F32408 It was noted that the Faculty had proposed the establishment of the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Mass and Energy Balance. The prize of $500 would be awarded to the top five students who achieve the highest mark in Mass and Energy Balances ENSC3005. This prize would only be awarded in 2012. Members were requested to review the draft conditions, as at Agenda Attachment D. The prize was governed by the General Conditions. RESOLVED 73/2012 to approve the proposed conditions for the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Mass and Energy Balance to be awarded in 2012, as at Agenda Attachment D, subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

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Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing Engineering – Mass and Energy Balances – [F48371]

Prize name: Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing Engineering – Mass and Energy Balances



the five students with the highest marks in ENSC3005 Mass and Energy Balances




Other conditions:


Approved:

Amended by:

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3. NEW PRIZES 3.6 Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes – REF: F32408 It was noted that the Faculty had proposed the establishment of the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes. The prize of $500 would be awarded to the top five students who achieve the highest mark in Unit Operations and Unit Processes (ENSC3019). This prize would be awarded for 2012 only. Members were requested to review the draft conditions, as at Agenda Attachment F. The prize was governed by the General Conditions. RESOLVED 75/2012 to approve the proposed conditions for the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes to be awarded in 2012, as at Agenda Attachment F, subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

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Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes – [F48482]

Prize name: Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes



the five students with the highest marks in ENSC3019 Unit Operations and Unit Processes




Other conditions:

Established: 2012

Approved: ECM R75/12

Amended by :

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3. NEW PRIZES 3.7 Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes – REF: F32408 It was noted that the Faculty had proposed the establishment of the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes. The prize of $1000 would be awarded to the top five students who achieve the highest mark in Unit Operations and Unit Processes (ENSC3019). This prize would be awarded from 2013 to 2016. Members were requested to review the draft conditions, as at Agenda Attachment G. The prize was governed by the General Conditions. RESOLVED 76/2012 to approve the proposed conditions for the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes to be awarded from 2013, as at Agenda Attachment G, subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

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Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes - [F48482]

Note : This prize will be awarded from 2013 to 2016

Prize name: Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing Engineering – Unit Operations and Unit Processes



the five students with the highest marks in ENSC3019 Unit Operations and Unit Processes




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Approved:

Amended by:

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3. NEW PRIZES 3.9 Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing - Natural Gas Processing and LNG Production – REF: F32408 It was noted that the Faculty has proposed the establishment of the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing - Natural Gas Processing and LNG Production. The prize of $1000 would be awarded to the five students completing two units Gas Processing 1 – Natural Gas Processing (CHEM5521) and Gas Processing 2 – LNG Production (CHEM5522) who achieve a Higher Distinction in both units and have the best combined performance across both units. The prize would be awarded from 2014 to 2016. Members were requested to review the draft conditions, as at Agenda Attachment I. The prize was governed by the General Conditions. RESOLVED 78/2012 to approve the proposed conditions for the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing - Natural Gas Processing and LNG Production to be awarded for the first time in 2014, as at Agenda Attachment I, subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

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Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Natural Gas Processing and LNG Production - [F48484]


Prize name: Chevron Chair in Prize in Gas Processing Engineering – Natural Gas Processing and LNG production

Governed by: General conditions and the following conditions File number: F48484 Donor: funded by the Chevron Chair in Gas Processing Value: five prizes of $1000 each Eligibility requirements:

Awarded by: Awarded to:

the five students who of all those students who have achieved a high distinction in CHEM5521 Gas Processing 1 – Natural Gas Processing and CHEM5522 Gas processing 2 – LNG Production have the highest aggregate marks across both units




Other conditions:


Approved:

Amended by :

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3. NEW PRIZES 3.5 Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Mass and Energy Balance – REF: F32408 It was proposed that the Faculty had proposed the establishment of the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Mass and Energy Balance. The prize of $1000 would be awarded to the top five students who achieve the highest mark in Mass and Energy Balances ENSC3005. This prize would be awarded from 2013 to 2016. Members were requested to review the draft conditions, as at Agenda Attachment E. The prize was governed by the General Conditions. RESOLVED 74/2012 to approve the proposed conditions for the Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Process Engineering – Mass and Energy Balance to be awarded from 2013, as at Agenda Attachment E, subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

Date Sender (Name)

File to (Name)

Action Required

Recipient Initials



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Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing Engineering – Mass and Energy Balances – [F48371]


Prize name: Chevron Chair Prize in Gas Processing Engineering – Mass and Energy Balances



the five students with the highest marks in ENSC3005 Mass and Energy Balances




Other conditions:


Approved:

Amended by:

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FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES

EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE FACULTY BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES

HELD BY CIRCULAR TUESDAY 10 APRIL 2012

ITEMS FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE AND THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT

4. PRIZES

a) School of Population Health PSA Prize for Excellence in the Master of Public Health Coursework Program – Ref: F20813

b) School of Population Health PSA Prize for the Greatest Contribution to the

Formal and Informal Activities of the School – Ref: F20814

Members were asked to approve changes to the above Prize conditions subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.

RESOLVED – 13 that the changes to the conditions for the two School of Population Health Prizes be approved, as indicated in the attachments to the agenda, subject to Legislative Committee drafting.

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School of Population Health Postgraduate Student Association Prize for Excellence in the Master of Public Health Coursework Programme * [F20813]

Existing conditions

School of Population Health Postgraduate Student Association Prize for Excellence in the Master of Public Health Coursework Programme * [F20813] An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The School of Population Health Postgraduate Student Association Prize for Excellence in the Master of Public Health coursework programme, comprising a book voucher of $250 and a certificate, is awarded by the Board of Examiners to the student who, amongst those completing the course for the Master of Public Health degree in the year in which the prize is awarded, has the highest aggregate mark for the core units during their enrolment in the course for the Master of Public Health degree.

Revised conditions

Prize name: School of Population Health Postgraduate Society Student Association Prize for Excellence in Publications the Master of Public Health Coursework Program

Governed by General Conditions and the following conditions

Prize file number: F20813 Donor: School of Population Health Postgraduate Society Postgraduate Student Association

Value: a book voucher for $250 500 and a certificate

Eligibility requirements

A student must - (a) be enrolled in a postgraduate course through the School of Population Health; andor (b) have applied unsuccessfully for a Prize for Higher Degree by Research Achievement awarded by the Graduate Research School.within one year of completion of their degree.

Awarded by: the relevant board

Awarded to:

the eligible student who has produced the best publication related to their postgraduate degree. , amongst those completing the course for the Master of Public Health degree in the year in which the prize is awarded, has the highest aggregate mark for the core units during their enrolment in the course for the Master of Public Health degree.

Application procedure

Selection committee

Advertising and administration

Other conditions

Established

Approved

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Amended FMDHS R13/12 FMDHS February 2012

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Agenda item for Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association and Guild of Undergraduates Matilda Award for Cultural Excellence x. Other Prizes x.1 Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association and Guild of

Undergraduates Matilda Award for Cultural Excellence – Proposed amendment – Ref F[7015]

By R36/12 the Council of Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association has recommended an amendment to the regulations for this prize. The Chair recommends that the regulations for the Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association and Guild of Undergraduates Matilda Award for Cultural Excellence be amended and read as set out in the attachment, effective immediately.

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Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association and Guild of Undergraduates Matilda Award for Cultural Excellence [F7015]

A Matilda Award for Cultural Excellence, consisting of $1000 and a certificate, is presented annually by Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association, in conjunction with the Guild of Undergraduates, to individuals or groups in recognition of excellence and outstanding achievement in cultural pursuits. The award is administered in accordance with the following regulations.

1. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge excellence and/or outstanding achievement by students at The University of Western Australia in cultural pursuits such as music, literature, public speaking, dance, visual arts or drama, judged on the basis of their contribution to the field of participation, and the value of that contribution to the community as a whole, and to the University.

2.(1) Nominations for the award are called for by the Council of Convocation on the first Monday in August of each year.

(2) Forms are available from the Guild Student Centre, the Arts Union office, or the Office of Convocation.

(3) Nominations are sought throughout the University community and may come from fellow students, members of the University's academic staff who are familiar with the nominee's work in the field in question, or from the nominee.

3.(1) One Matilda Award is presented annually to the student who demonstrates excellence and/or outstanding achievement and may be in any of the following categories:

(a) music, including classical, rock, popular, jazz and any other form of music;

(b) literature, including fiction, non-fiction, short stories, prose, poetry and any other form of literature;

(c) public speaking, including debating, specialised expertise in a foreign language and any other form of public speaking;

(d) dance, including ballet, contemporary and ballroom, and all facets such as choreography, production and performance;

(e) visual arts, including painting, graphic design, textiles and sculpture, and any other form of visual art;

(f) drama, including theatre, television, street theatre, production and any other form of drama; or

(g) any other cultural pursuit.

(2) Nominees may be individuals or groups.

(3) Nominations may be made on the basis of work in any of the categories specified, undertaken as part of a University course or on the basis of participation in arts in the wider community.

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4. Selection is made by a committee comprising:

(a) the Warden of Convocation or nominee;

(b) the Guild President or nominee;

(c) the President of the Guild Public Affairs Council or nominee;

(d) the Convener of the Awards Committee of the Council of Convocation or nominee;

(e) a nominee of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

5.(1) In determining excellence and outstanding achievement, the committee will consider the significance of the nominee's contribution either in terms of personal achievement or of contribution to group achievement.

(2) Achievement at any or all of international, national, local, community and University levels will be considered.

6. Certificates of commendation may be awarded by Convocation to nominees who have demonstrated merit.

7. The Council may elect not to make an award in any year, or to make more than one award in any year.

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The University of Western Australia CONFIDENTIAL

EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE

HELD IN THE SENATE ROOM AT 8.45AM ON TUESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2012

FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

16. JOHN AND DIXIE RATHBONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS - DRAFT CONDITIONS OF AWARD– F29392 Mike Rathbone donates funds annually to provide the John and Dixie Rathbone Memorial Scholarship in honour of his parents, John and Dixie Rathbone. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and assist Indigenous students to undertake the course for the degree of Bachelor of Science at The University of Western Australia. The scholarship is valued at $5,000 per annum and will be available in 2014. Members were requested to consider the draft conditions and The Committee RESOLVED – 95/12 to approve the John and Dixie Rathbobe Memorial Scholarship for Indigenous Students conditions of award, to be forwarded to the Legislative Committee. ATTACHMENT B

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John and Dixie Rathbone Memorial Scholarship for Indigenous Students – [F29392]

Mike Rathbone donates funds annually to provide the John and Dixie Rathbone Memorial Scholarship in honour of his parents, John and Dixie Rathbone. Note: This scholarship will be available in 2014.

Scholarship conditions

1. Title: John and Dixie Rathbone Memorial Scholarship for Indigenous Students

2. Governed by: the University Policy on Establishment of Scholarships and the conditions that follow

3. Purpose: The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and assist Indigenous students to undertake the course for the degree of Bachelor of Science at The University of Western Australia (‘the University’).

4. Value: $5,000 per annum

5. Number of scholarships available:

One scholarship is available. A second scholarship will become available after the recipient of the first scholarship has completed the course, or is no longer eligible to receive the scholarship.

6. Duration of scholarship: a maximum of eight semesters including an honours year if applicable

7. Concurrent scholarships: The scholarship may be held concurrently with any other scholarship or award provided that this is permitted by the conditions of the concurrent scholarship or award.

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http://www.universitypolicies.uwa.edu.au/search?method=document&id=UP11/43


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8. Eligibility requirements: To take up the scholarship a recipient must be –

• an Australian citizen; and • an Australian Indigenous person;

and • enrolled full-time in the course for

the degree of Bachelor of Science at the University unless there are exceptional circumstances1 which preclude full-time enrolment.

1 Exceptional circumstances include but are not limited to a medical condition or major family commitments

9. Selection criterion/criteria: academic achievement

10. Selection process: Selection of the recipient is made by the Scholarships Committee having regard to the applicants’ written applications and academic records.

11. Method of payment:

12. Criteria for continuation: The recipient must —

• remain enrolled full-time in the course for which the scholarship has been awarded, unless the Scholarships Committee is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances1 which preclude full-time enrolment; and

• make satisfactory progress in accordance with the rules for the course for which the scholarship is awarded; and

• confirm twice annually in the manner and by the dates specified by the University that they continue to meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship.

13. Suspension of scholarship: The scholarship -

• may be suspended for up to two

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semesters during the tenure of the scholarship subject to approval by the Scholarships Committee1; and

• may only be suspended after the first academic census date following the commencement of the scholarship.

1 Students wishing to suspend their course must apply for a period of approved leave from the relevant faculty or board.

14. Application procedure: Applications are called for by the Graduate Research and Scholarships Office and must be submitted by the advertised closing date.

15. Student opportunity:

16. Other conditions:

17. Publications:

18. Intellectual property:

Administrative conditions

19. File number: F29392

20. Donor: Mike Rathbone

21. Selection committee: Scholarships Committee on the recommendation of the Coursework Scholarships Sub-Committee

22. Administered by: Graduate Research and Scholarships Office

23. Year scholarship(s) first awarded: 2014

24. Period of funding: 2013 - 2016

25. Date established: 2012

26. Other administrative

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conditions:

27. Approved by:

28. Amended by:

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The University of Western Australia CONFIDENTIAL

EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE

HELD IN THE SENATE ROOM AT 8.45AM ON TUESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2012

FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

15. DR ROY D. BLOEBAUM AND LOIS D. BLOEBAUM POSTGRADUATE STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD – DRAFT CONDITIONS OF AWARD– F33181 Dr Roy D. Bloebaum and Lois D. Bloebaum have donated a sum of money to The University of Western Australia to establish the Dr Roy D. Bloebaum and Lois D. Bloebaum Postgraduate Student Travel Award to acknowledge the support given to Dr Bloebaum by Mr Bryan Wyatt, Andrew S Wilson M.D., PhD., during his doctoral work in the then Department of Anatomy and Human Biology. The purpose of the travel award is to enable a postgraduate student studying in the School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology to pursue and benefit from travel experience, further studies, work experience or conference attendance relevant to their area of study. One travel award is available in 2013. This Travel Award is awarded and administered by the School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology. Members were requested to consider the draft conditions and The Committee RESOLVED – 94/12 to approve the Dr Roy D. Bloebaum and Lois D. Bloebaum Postgraduate Student Travel Award conditions of award, to be forwarded to the Legislative Committee. ATTACHMENT A

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Dr Roy D. Bloebaum and Lois D Bloebaum Graduate Student Travel Award – F33171

Dr Roy D. Bloebaum and Lois D. Bloebaum have donated a sum of money to The University of Western Australia (‘the University’) to establish the Dr Roy D. Bloebaum and Lois D. Bloebaum Graduate Student Travel Award to acknowledge the support given to Dr Bloebaum by Mr Bryan Wyatt and Andrew S Wilson M.D., PhD., and Associate Professor Jim Taylor, during his doctoral work in the then Department of Anatomy and Human Biology.


1. Title: Dr Roy D. Bloebaum and Lois D. Bloebaum Graduate Student Travel Award

2. Governed by: the conditions that follow

3. Purpose: The purpose of the travel award is to enable a graduate student studying anatomy and human biology in the School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology to pursue and benefit from travel experience, further studies, work experience or conference attendance relevant to their area of study.

4. Value: $2000

5. Number of scholarships available: One travel award is available in 2013.

6. Duration of scholarship:

7. Concurrent scholarships: The travel award may be held concurrently with any other scholarship or award provided that this is permitted by the conditions of the concurrent scholarship or award.

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8. Eligibility requirements: To take up the travel award a recipient must be -

• enrolled at the University in a course leading to a graduate degree; and

• undertaking graduate study in either anatomy or human biology in the School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology at the University.

9. Selection criterion/criteria: The travel award is awarded to the applicant who, in the opinion of the Head of the School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology best demonstrates in their application and supporting documentation the relevance and perceived benefits to them of the travel experience, further study, work experience, professional development or conference attendance.

10. Selection process: Awarded by the School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology on the recommendation of the Head of School having regard to the completed application form and supporting documentation.

11. Method of payment: One lump sum on or before the commencement of travel.

Payment is conditional upon the recipient providing a provisional budget to the Head of the School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology for travel, living costs and conference fees where applicable.

12. Criteria for continuation:

13. Suspension of scholarship:

14. Application procedure: Written applications for the award are called annually by the School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology and through the Scholarships Office web site and must be submitted to the Head of the School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology by the advertised closing date.

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Written applications must include –

• details of the travel experience, further study, work experience, professional development or conference attendance that the applicant wishes to undertake; and

• a short statement demonstrating the relevance of the travel experience, further study, work experience, professional development or conference attendance to their area of study or expertise and the perceived benefits to the recipient.


16. Other conditions: No later than three months after the recipient has completed the activity for which the award was made, the recipient must submit a short written report to the Head of the School of Anatomy and Human Biology which will be forwarded to the donor.

17. Publications: Any thesis, dissertation or other academic publication resulting from research undertaken by the recipient while in receipt of the Dr Roy D Bloebaum and Lois D Bloebaum Graduate Student Travel Award must acknowledge the support of the award and carry the University by-line.

18. Intellectual property: governed by the University Policy on Intellectual Property



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20. Donor: Dr Roy D. Bloebaum and Lois D. Bloebaum

21. Selection committee: School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology

22. Administered by: School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology

23. Year scholarship(s) first awarded: 2013

24. Period of funding: 2013

25. Date established:

26. Other administrative conditions:

27. Approved by:

28. Amended by:

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NOTING OF DECISIONS TAKEN ON 15 FEBRUARY 2013 ON ITEMS CONFIRMED BY THE SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE AND THE COURSEWORK SCHOLARSHIPS

SUB-COMMITTEE BY WAY OF A CIRCULAR

The following item was considered by members of the Scholarships Committee and the Coursework Scholarships Sub-Committee by email circular dated 12 February 2013.

1. DRAFT CONDITIONS FOR THE FAIRWAY UWA SWANS SCHOLARSHIP – F50336 The Fairway UWA SWANS Scholarships are intended to assist undergraduate students who have successfully completed the Fairway UWA program and are experiencing financial hardship associated with the costs of tertiary education. The scholarships are of equivalent value to the UWA SWANS Scholarships, indexed annually in line with the indexation applied to Commonwealth scholarships. Up to 40 scholarships are available for up a maximum of eight semesters including an honours year if applicable The draft conditions were circulated by email on 12 February 2013, and an updated version was re-circulated on 15 February, taking into account members’ comments. Urgent approval of the conditions was required as the semester 1 2013 coursework scholarships round opened on Monday 21st January with a closing date of Friday 1st March. Members were requested to consider the draft conditions; and The Committee RESOLVED – 02/13 to approve the Fairway UWA SWANS Scholarship conditions to be forwarded to the Legislative Committee. ATTACHMENT A The item will be processed in the normal way and the Committee’s recommendation will be recorded in the agenda and minutes of the next Scholarships Committee meeting. Heather Williams Manager, Postgraduate Scholarships Executive Officer, Scholarships Committee 20/02/13

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Fairway UWA SWANS Scholarship [F50336]

The Fairway UWA SWANS Scholarships are intended to assist undergraduate students who have successfully completed the Fairway UWA program and are experiencing financial hardship associated with the costs of tertiary education. Note: This scholarship is governed by the General Conditions for Scholarships for Coursework Students except as set out in the conditions that follow.


1. Title: Fairway UWA SWANS Scholarship

2. Governed by: the University Policy on Establishment of Scholarships and the conditions that follow

3. Purpose: The purpose of the scholarship is to provide funds annually to reduce financial barriers to tertiary study for undergraduate students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds who successfully complete the UWA Fairway program.

4. Value: The Fairway UWA SWANS Scholarship is equivalent in value to a UWA SWANS Scholarship and is indexed annually in line with the indexation applied to Commonwealth scholarships. The current value will be advertised on the UWA Scholarships website.

5. Number of scholarships available: up to 40 scholarships are available annually

6. Duration of scholarship: a maximum of eight semesters including an honours year if applicable

7. Concurrent scholarships:

The scholarship may be held concurrently with any other scholarship or award provided that this is permitted by the conditions of the concurrent scholarship or award.

8. Eligibility requirements: To be eligible to apply for and take up a scholarship a recipient must have successfully completed the

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Fairway UWA program and–

• be a domestic student;1 • be experiencing financial hardship;2 • be enrolled or eligible to enrol full-time,

unless the Scholarships committee is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances3 which preclude full-time enrolment, in an undergraduate degree course; and

• must commence or continue their course in the semester in which the scholarship is awarded.

1 An Australian citizen or permanent resident or holder of a

Permanent Humanitarian Visa or a New Zealand citizen.

2 Financial Hardship

http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/students/undergrad/financial

3 Exceptional circumstances include, but are not limited to, a

medical condition or major family commitments .

9. Selection criterion/criteria:

academic achievement and educational disadvantage

10. Selection process: by the Scholarships Committee having regard to the applicants’ completed applications and supporting documentation

11. Method of payment: • two equal instalments each year, paid on or after the academic census date in each semester;

• continued payment of instalments for the scholarship is subject to the recipient meeting the criteria for continuation.

12. Criteria for continuation:

The recipient must –

• make satisfactory progress in accordance with the rules for the course in which the student is currently enrolled; and

• confirm twice annually, in the manner and by the dates specified by the University, that they continue to meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship.

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http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/students/undergrad/financial

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13. Suspension of scholarship:

The scholarship –

• may be suspended for up to two semesters during the tenure of the scholarship subject to approval by the Scholarships Committee; 4

• may only be suspended after the first academic census date following the commencement of the scholarship.

4 Students wishing to suspend their course must apply for a

period of approved leave from the relevant faculty or board.

14. Application procedure: Applications are called for by the Graduate Research and Scholarships Office and must be submitted by the advertised closing date.


16. Other conditions:

17. Publications: Any thesis, dissertation or other publication resulting from research undertaken by the recipient while in receipt of the UWA Fairway Swans Scholarship must acknowledge the support of the scholarship and carry the University by-line.

18. Intellectual property: governed by the University Policy on Intellectual Property



20. Donor: UWA

21. Selection committee: Scholarships Committee

22. Administered by: Graduate Research and Scholarships Office

23. Year scholarship(s) first offered:

24. Period of funding:

25. Date established:

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26. Other administrative conditions:

27. Approved by:

28. Amended by:

Template Approved by Development and Alumni Relations, Graduate Research and Scholarships Office, Academic Policy Services and Publications – 29 June 2012.

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