A meeting of the Council was held in the Council Chamber, University, on Monday 7 June 1993 at 3.30 pm.
Present
Mrs A W Blainey, Mr T P Bruce, Mr L J Carden, Mr A Chernov, Dr N G Curry, Ms A Doyle, Dr B K Evans, Mr J C Finemore, Dr K E Forward, The Hon. Mr W Forwood, Mrs P A Fry, Mrs B M Hamer, Professor T W Healy, Professor T A McMahon, The Rev. Dr K R Manley, Dr D J Philips, Mr A M Priestley, Mr F J P Robotham, Mr J P Ryan, Professor C A Saunders, Mr K C Stone, Mr M Taylor, Mr J Thwaites, Mr D V C Tricks, and Mr H S Wragge.
Ms E O`Keefe, Mr P O`Keefe and Ms A Szaduras were in attendance.
The Chancellor advised of the recent appointment of three new Parliamentary representatives, The Hon William Forwood from the Legislative Council and Mr Victor Perton and Mr John Thwaites from the Legislative Assembly, and welcomed Mr Forwood and Mr Thwaites to their first meeting of Council.
2.1 Apologies were received from Mr Borgeest, Mrs Davies, Mr Perton and Professor Prescott.
2.2 Leave of absence for the July meeting was granted to Dr Evans and Mr Perton and for the July and August meetings to Mrs Blainey and Rev Dr Manley.
The Registrar advised that he had received advice from the Minister of Tertiary Education and Training that the membership of Council of Dr Cullen ceased with the abolition of VPSEC, and that Mr Peter Kirby, the Secretary of the Department of Education, had been appointed for the remainder of the current term of office to 31 December, 1993.
The Registrar also advised that the call for nominations for election to Council by members of Convocation would be published on 12 June 1993, and that nominations would close on 30 July, 1993.
The minutes of the meeting of Council held on 3 May 1993, copies of which had been circulated, were confirmed.
Item B.6 (1) and Item B.6 (2), were starred.
6.1 Council received the Vice-Chancellor`s Report.
Council adopted the following recommendations;
6.2.1 that Professor Emeritus C Duckworth be appointed as an Honorary Professor in the Department of French and Italian for the period from 1 July, 1993 to 30 June, 1994;
6.2.2 that the appointments of Professor Emeritus P N Joubert, Professor Emeritus Z A Parszewski and Professor K H Hunt as Honorary Professors in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, be extended until 31 December, 1993;
6.3.1 that Associate Professor D G Wood be appointed as Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering for a further period from 1 January, 1994 to 31 December, 1996;
6.3.2 that Professor S Nicholas be appointed as Head of the Department of Economic History for the period 12 July, 1993 to 31 December, 1996;
6.3.3 that Associate Professor C S Fraser be appointed as Head of the Department of Surveying and Land Information for the period 1 July, 1993 to 30 June, 1996;
that for 1995 entry a bonus of 10% of the maximum possible score for a single study be granted to those applicants who obtain a grade average of at least D in Specialist Mathematics 3/4, and that this bonus apply to all courses at the University.
Dr Philips, on behalf of a number of his colleagues, expressed reservations and disquiet about the value of the outcomes of the review of administration being carried out by the Boston Consulting Group, and requested that his concern be placed on record.
Council noted that a letter had been forwarded to individual members of Council by the University Joint Staff Association, asking that Council give a direction to the Vice-Chancellor concerning the position he would adopt as the University's representative on the AHEIA. There was some discussion of the matters at issue, during which Council noted that on industrial relations policy matters it acted only on the advice of its specialist committee, which is constituted of "outside" members.
7.1 Council received the report of the Joint Committee on Policy meeting 4/93 held on 10 May, 1993. Recommendation 2 concerning the structure of agricultural education at the University was withdrawn. Recommendation 5 was discussed in the Open Section as Item E.1. Minute 26 below refers.
Council adopted the following recommendations:
that the name of the Key Centre for Strategic Management be changed to the Key Centre for Technology Management;
that Chairs of Science Education, Education (Assessment) and Education (Leadership and Management) be established;
that an appointment of Professor/Director of Radiation Oncology be established at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute, as set out in Appendix D to the report;
that the ICI Australia Masson Chair of Chemistry be filled, as set out in Appendix F to the report, subject to the University receiving an assurance in writing from ICI Australia that it is willing to continue to fund the Chair as on the previous basis, and that there be no restriction on the field of research in Chemistry required for filling the Chair; and
Council noted that the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Commerce would consult with the Vice-Chancellor's office concerning filling the National Australia Bank Chair.
Council noted that the legal advice received in regard to intellectual property had come from a senior firm of solicitors, and not from senior counsel as stated in Item 11 of the report.
8.1 Council received the report of the Academic Board meeting 4/93 held on 27 May, 1993.
Council adopted the following recommendations:
that an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws be awarded to the person whose career statement was distributed at the meeting;
8.3.1 that a Standing Committee for the Chair of Education (Assessment) be established as set out in Appendix A to the report, and that Mr Peter Kirby, if available, be appointed as the member of Council on the Standing Committee who is not a member of staff of the University;
8.3.2 that a Standing Committee for the Chair of Education (Leadership and Management) be established as set out in Appendix B to the report, and that Mrs Hamer be appointed as the member of Council on the Standing Committee who is not a member of staff of the University;
8.3.3 that a Standing Committee for the Chair of Science Education be established as set out in Appendix C to the report, and that Mrs Fry be appointed as the member of Council on the Standing Committee who is not a member of staff of the University;
that, subject to confirmation on funding being received from ICI Australia, a Standing Committee for the Chair of ICI Australia Masson Chair of Chemistry be established as set out in Appendix D to the report, and that Mr Wragge be appointed as the member of Council on the Standing Committee who is not a member of staff of the University;
that a Standing Committee for the Chair of Music be established as set out in Appendix E to the report, and that Rev Dr Manley be appointed as the member of Council on the Standing Committee who is not a member of staff of the University;
that a joint selection committee for the post of Professor/ Director of Radiation Oncology (Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute) and a committee to appoint a Professorial Associate with the title of Professor be established as set out in Appendix F to the report; and
that the following new prizes be established:
8.7.1 the Computer Graphics Industry Prize in the Faculty of Engineering, as set out in Appendix G to the report; and
8.7.2 the Manipulative Therapy Prize in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, as set out in Appendix H to the report.Council received the report of the Finance Committee meeting 4/93, held on 19 May, 1993.
10.1 Council received the report of the Buildings Committee meeting 3/93, held on 24 May, 1993, together with a supplementary report.
Council adopted the recommendation that the seminar room on the 5th Floor of the Microbiology Building be named the Michael J. Rand Seminar Room.
11.1 Council received the report of Administrative Committee meetings 13/93 to 16/93.
Council adopted the following recommendations:
that a General Staff Review Board be established, as set out in Appendix A to the report; and
that a policy for redeployment of redundant staff, as set out in Appendix B to the report, be adopted, subject to further discussions with General Staff unions.
11.4.1 Council noted that the amended advice of the Equal Opportunity Standing Committee concerning the proposed Student Union Liquor Licence, as set out in its report (Item D.12), and that appropriate action had already been taken by the administration of the University.
11.4.2 Council resolved to consent to an application by the Student Union for an "on- premises" liquor licence.
Council received the report of the Committee of Convocation meeting 3/93, held on 19 May, 1993.
13.1 Council received the report of the Students' Loan Fund and Bursaries Committee meeting 1/93, held on 14 May, 1993.
Council adopted the recommendation for a revised Student Loan Ceiling of $1,063,000 for 1993, as set out in the report.
14.1 Council received the report of the Special Professorial Appointments and Awards Committee meeting 2/93, held on 25 May, 1993.
Council adopted the following recommendations:
that the title of Professor Emeritus be conferred on the person whose career statement was distributed at the meeting of Council, with effect from 1 July, 1993;
that the person whose career statement was distributed at the meeting be appointed as a Professorial Fellow in the Department of Medicine (Royal Melbourne Hospital and Western Hospital) for the period 7 June, 1993 to 31 December, 1997 or for the period during which the person holds appointment as NH&MRC Senior Principal Research Fellow, whichever is the shorter;
14.4.1 that the person whose career statement was distributed at the meeting be re- appointed as a Professorial Associate with the title of Professor in the Department of Pathology (Royal Melbourne Hospital and Western Hospital) for the period 1 July, 1993 to 30 June, 1998 or for the period during which the person holds appointment as Director of Anatomical Pathology, whichever is the shorter period;
14.4.2 that the person whose career statement was distributed at the meeting be re- appointed as a Professorial Associate with the title of Professor in the School of Earth Sciences for the period 1 July, 1993 to 30 June, 1995;
14.5.1 that the person whose career statement was distributed at the meeting be re-appointed as a Professorial Associate in the Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research for the period 6 October, 1993 to 5 October, 1994;
14.5.2 that the person whose career statement was distributed at the meeting be appointed as a Professorial Associate in the Faculty of Law for the period 16 August, 1993 to 15 August, 1995;
14.5.3 that the person whose career statement was distributed at the meeting be re-appointed as a Professorial Associate in the Faculty of Law for the period 1 July, 1993 to 30 June, 1994;
14.5.4 that the person whose career statement was distributed at the meeting be re-appointed as a Professorial Associate in the Faculty of Law for the period 16 June, 1993 to 15 June, 1994;
14.5.5 that the person whose career statement was distributed at the meeting be re-appointed as a Professorial Associate in the Department of Medicine (Austin Hospital and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital) for the period 1 August, 1993 to 31 July, 1998; and
14.5.6 that the person whose career statement was distributed at the meeting be re-appointed as a Professorial Associate in the Department of Biochemistry for the period 1 August, 1993 to 31 July, 1998.
15.1 Council received the report of the Standing Committee on Staff Salaries meeting 3/93, held on 20 May, 1993.
Council adopted the recommendation that the effective date of implementation of the enterprise agreement on Award Restructuring be 13 May 1993.
Council received the summary of reports on matters dealt with by the Vice-Chancellor, as set out in Items D.2(a) and D.2(b).
Council received the reports of Conferring Ceremonies which were authorised by Council and held on Saturday 1 May 1993, at 10.30 a.m. and 3.00 p.m., respectively.
Council received the report of the Melbourne Theatre Company Board of Management meeting 3/93, held on 23 April, 1993.
Council received the report of the Standing Committee for the Chair in Education of the Hearing Impaired meeting 1/93 held on 4 May, 1993.
Council received the reports of the Medley Hall Council meetings 1/93 and 2/93, held on 16 March, 1993 and 11 May, 1993 respectively.
Council received the reports of the Victorian School of Forestry and Land Management Liaison Committee meetings 1/93 and 2/93 held on 26 March, 1993 and 7 June, 1993 respectively.
Council received the report of meeting 3/93 of the Animal Experimentation Ethics Committees, held on 1 April, 1993.
Council received the report of meeting 4/93 of the Committee of Deans of Faculties, held on 20 May, 1993.
Council received the report of meeting 2/93 of the Information Technology Policy Advisory Committee, held on 19 April, 1993.
Council received the report of the Equal Opportunity Standing Committee meeting 4/93, held on 21 May, 1993.
Council adopted the following recommendations of the Joint Committee on Policy, as endorsed or amended by the Academic Board:
26.1 that, subject to consultation with the Council of the VCA and confirmation in writing, the Faculty of Music, Visual and Performing Arts be dis-established as from 31 December, 1993;
26.2 that the Faculty of Music be re-established as from 1 January, 1994;
26.3 that a VCA Studies Committee be established as from 1 January, 1994, for the consideration of VCA course and subject proposals within the Academic Board and in relation to examination and student progress. (Council agreed that in the exercise of these responsibilities the Chair of the Studies Committee should have the same authority as a Dean of a Faculty.)
26.4 Council adopted the recommendation that the second Chair of Music be filled at an early date, and in a field complementary to that of the Ormond Professor.
26.5 Council noted that the Vice-Chancellor and the President of the Academic Board had discussions with representatives of the VCA to explore the future relationship of the College within the University, and the relationship between the School of the VCA and the Academic Board.
26.6 In Open Session, a request by a student that there be student representation on the appropriate committees was noted by Council.
In accordance with established procedure it was formally agreed that the items of business that had not been specifically discussed should be adopted where containing recommendations or received where containing reports.