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Report on Council Meeting – 24 April 2012
At its meeting held on 24 April 2012, the University Council made the following decisions or discussed the following matters.
1. Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
Following the cancellation of the scheduled Cycle 2 Audit of USC by the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA), the University is now required to apply for reregistration through TEQSA in 2012. At the April meeting, Council received a presentation from Prof Robert Elliot - Pro Vice-Chancellor (International and Quality) on preparations for the University applying for reregistration.
2. Membership of Foundation Board
Council resolved to reappoint an existing member of the Foundation Board for a further three years, commencing from 31 March 2012.
3. Foundation Annual Report to Council
The Foundation Annual Report to Council was noted.
4. Response to the Report of the Review of University Foundation
The Response to the Report of the Review of the University Foundation and Implementation Plan were noted.
5. Changes to the Honorary Awards Procedures
Council noted the revised Honorary Awards Procedures, which had recently been approved. The changes were designed to assist the panel in assessing the merit of nominations for Honorary Awards by clarifying what would constitute the “achievement of excellence”.
6. Student Guild Membership Fees
Council resolved that the membership fee for the Student Guild be the sum of $5.00 for the calendar year 2013, for Ordinary Members.
7. Changes to the Student Guild Constitution
Council resolved to give in principle support to the proposed amendments to the University of the Sunshine Coast Student Guild Constitution. The President of the Student Guild would arrange for a referendum to be held, with a view to the changes being supported by the majority of members of the Student Guild.
8. Student Guild Report to Council
The Annual Report from the Student Guild was noted. Council congratulated Ms Lynette Maguire on her many achievements and the excellent leadership she had provided to the Student Guild since being appointed as President. The significant contribution made by Manuel Barth to the USC Chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society was also acknowledged.
9. Council Governance Workshop
The Notes of the Council Governance Workshop, held on 15 March 2012, were noted.
10. Council Members’ Skills Matrix
The 2012 Council Members’ Skills Matrix was noted. The Matrix has been updated to assist in succession planning and sets out the skills and experience of current members.
11. Other matters
On this occasion, Council received or noted:
- Regular reports from the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and President and the Deputy Vice Chancellor
- A Report on Exercise of Delegation to the Vice-Chancellor and President
- A Report on Use of the University Seal