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Summary of the 26 July 2011 meeting of Academic Board
Please note, this summary only includes key items of business. For further information please refer to the minutes of the meeting.
Any documents referred to in this report are available on the Portal in the Academic Board 26 July 2011 meeting folder located at Academic Committees and Program Support Unit (ACPSU) > Academic Board.
Report from the Chairperson
The Academic Board noted a written report from the Chairperson, as set out in Document 9.1.
Report from the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research)
The Board noted a written report from the Pro Vice- Chancellor (Research), as set out in Document 9.2.
Report on Engagement with TAFE
The Board noted a written report on Engagement with TAFE from Ms Linda Schlanger, nominee of Institute Director, Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE, as set out in Document 9.3.
Presentation: AQF Framework
The Academic Board received a presentation from the Pro Vice-Chancellor (International and Quality) on the Australian Qualifications Framework, as set out in Document 9.4.
2012 Schedule of Academic Board Meetings
The 2012 Schedule of Academic Board Meetings was approved, as set out below:
- 10am, Tuesday 7 February 2012
- 10am, Tuesday 3 April 2012
- 10am, Tuesday 29 May 2012
- 10am, Tuesday 31 July 2012
- 10am, Tuesday 2 October 2012
- 10am, Tuesday 20 November 2012.
Change to the title of the Learning and Teaching Management Committee
The Academic Board resolved to approve changes to the Terms of Reference and Composition of the Learning and Teaching Management Committee, as set out in Document 10.2.1, including a change to the title of the LTMC, as set out below:
New title: Learning and Teaching Committee
Selection of Candidates for Postgraduate Research Scholarships Policy Managerial Policy
Members received a verbal report from the Deputy Chairperson, Research Degrees Committee (RDC) on the development of the new Selection of Candidates for Postgraduate Research Scholarships Managerial Policy, Procedures and Protocols, as set out in Document 11.1.1.
The Board resolved that further work on the policy needed to be undertaken. The DVC will meet with the PVC(R) to discuss the required changes, with a view to a revised draft being presented to the Chairperson, Academic Board for consideration in due course.
Advertising of the 2012 Round of Postgraduate Research Scholarships will need to be delayed slightly in light of changes required to the selection criteria.
Internal Research Grants Scheme
The Board noted a revised Internal Research Grants Scheme Statement of Purpose and Nature, which was executively approved by the Chairperson of the Academic Board on 30 June 2011, as set out in Document 11.2.2.
Nomenclature of Academic Awards Guidelines
The Board noted the recently approved Nomenclature of Academic Awards Guidelines, as set out in Document 11.3.
Criteria for registering Principal and Associate Supervisors
Members considered a proposed Criteria for Registering Principal and Associate Supervisors, as set out in Document 11.4.1.
The Academic Board resolved to delay considering the Criteria for Registering Principal and Associate Supervisors for approval until the issues identified at minutes 11.1.2 (regarding Research Active staff) and 11.4.2 had been addressed and Document 11.4.1 amended, accordingly.
Summary of program and course proposals
A summary of the program and course proposals approved by the Board at its July meeting is available on the Portal in the Academic Board 26 July 2011 meeting folder.
Report on enrolments, progression and attrition
The Board noted a summary report on enrolments, progression and attrition, as set out in Document 14.3.1.
Draft 2011-2015 Performance Measures – Top Level Plans
The Board noted draft 2011-2015 Performance Measures for the following Top Level Plans, as set out in Document 14.4.1:
- Enabling Access to the USC Experience
- Learning, Teaching and Graduate Outcomes
- Research Productivity and Output
Council will consider the draft Performance Measures for approval at its 16 August meeting.
Candidate Feedback on Honours and Research Experience
The Board noted summaries of Candidate Feedback on Honours and Research Experiences for the following periods, as set out in Document 16.3.2.3:
- November 2008 to 30 April 2009
- 1 May 2009 – 30 October 2009
- January 2010 – September 2010
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