Council Meeting No 8/06
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A meeting of the Council was held in the Council Chamber, 1 st Floor, Old Quadrangle on
Monday 11 September 2006 at 4.00p.m.
Present
Members
The Deputy Chancellor (Hon Justice A Chernov) (in the Chair)
The Vice-Chancellor (Professor G Davis)
The President of Academic Board (Professor L Skene)
Associate Professor L Allen, Mr T L Anning, Mr P Briggs, Dr M Doig,
Professor M Elgar,
Mr P Erickson, Mr G Hehir, Judge I Lawson, Ms L Ooi,
Ms E Ritchie, Ms M Sloss,
Mr E Thornley and the Hon. Mr D White.
Others Attending
The President of the Victorian College of the Arts (Mr I McRae)
The President of the Postgraduate Association (Mr A Williams)
The President of UMSU (Ms J Giles)
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (Professor P McPhee)
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Innovation & Development) (Professor V Braach-Maksvytis)
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor ( Research) (Professor J McKenzie)
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International ) (Professor F Larkins)
The Acting Senior Vice-Principal (Ms E Baré)
The Vice-Principal and Academic Regis trar (Ms G Luck)
The Vice-Principal and General Counsel (Mr C Penman)
The Vice Principal and Chief Financial Officer (Mr D Percival)
The Vice-President of Academic Board (Professor P Pattison)
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (University Relations) (Professor W Bebbington)
The Chair, Melbourne Theatre Company Board (Mr Derek Young)
The Acting University Secretary (Mr J Green)
The Senior Media Adviser (Ms C Buckridge)
Ms E Fazio.
Business
- Formal Matters
Apologies and Leave of Absence Requests [ Item A01]
Council received an apology from Ms Alexander, Ms Storelli and Ms Boston.
Leave of absence for the meeting had been granted to Mr Renard, Dr Lochtenberg and Professor Li.
Leave of absence for the October 2006 meeting was granted to Professor Li.
- Returning Officer’s Report [A02]
There was nothing to report.
- Minutes of Previous Meeting and Follow Up Action Sheet [Item A1(a) and Item A1(b)]
The minutes of Council meeting 7/06 held on 10 July 2006, copies of which had been distributed, were confirmed.
3.1 The Action Sheet from Meeting No. 7/06 was noted.
- Declarations of Inerest [Item A2(a)]
The Acting Chancellor called for any declarations of interest for items on the agenda for the current meeting. No declarations were received.
- Starring of Additional Items [Item A2(b)]
Additional items – A5.1, A5.5, A5.7, A5.10, A5.12, A5.23, A7(a).3, A9.3, A10.1, A10.3 and B1(a).2 were also starred for discussion.
- Motion to Adopt or Receive “Unstarred Items of Business” [Item A2(c)]
In accordance with established procedure, it was formally agreed that the items of business that were not to be specifically discussed should be adopted where containing recommendations or received where containing reports.
- Chancellor’s Matters [Item A3]
The Acting Chancellor reported that the Council Portal Project has been fully implemented for this meeting. Legislation and Trusts Committee will be live from its next meeting in October. Further Council Committees will be brought online over the coming months. The Acting Chancellor also reminded members to register for access to the Council Portal through the University Secretary’s Office.
7.1 Suggested Restructure of Council Meeting Cycle and Dates for 2007 [Item A3(a)]
Council noted that a review of the Council meeting cycle had taken place with the proposed new schedule distributed to replace the schedule approved at the last Council meeting. This will reduce the number of meetings by having meetings approximately every 6 weeks and should lead to a reduced number of Council Committee meetings and overall improved productivity.
Council approved the following revised meeting dates for 2007 -
February 16-17 (Council Planning Conference)
March 26
May 7
June 4 (reserved, if required)
July 9
August 13 (Taking Stock Briefing by Vice-Chancellor and discussion with Council, Deans, Senior Executive and Convocation members)
September 3
October 22
December 10
7.2 Retirement of Deputy Chancellor [A3(b)]
Council noted the proposed dinner at the Woodward Centre on 23 November 2006 to mark the occasion of the retirement from Council of Dr Lochtenberg, Deputy Chancellor.
7.3 Facilities and Services Available to Council Members brochure
Council noted the tabled document Facilities and Services available to external Council Members.
- Listing of Key Issues and Documents for Discussion [Item A4(a)]
The following item was listed under Key Issues and Documents for Discussion –
8.1 Charter of Responsibilities for Council Members
(document A6, report 2)
Council noted and, following a lengthy discussion, approved the adoption of the following Charter of Responsibilities for Council Members, as a Standing Resolution of Council. The Charter is to be included in the Induction Package for new Council members:
Charter of Responsibilities for Council Members
The following prescribed responsibilities are based on the National Governance Protocols and are consistent with the Melbourne University Act.
- Act always in the best interests of the University as a whole, with this obligation to be observed in priority to any duty a member may owe to those electing or appointing him or her.
- Act in good faith, honestly and for a proper purpose.
- Exercise appropriate care and diligence in decision making.
- Not improperly use their position to gain an advantage for themselves or someone else.
- Disclose and avoid conflicts of interest (with appropriate procedures for that purpose similar to those for public companies).
In addition, all Council Members should, to the best of their ability and knowledge, undertake the following duties:
- Spend as much time as is required to perform their duties (this will normally mean devoting more time over and above that required for attending Council meetings).
- Attend and contribute to Council meetings, briefing sessions, Planning Conference and meetings of committees of Council on which they may be nominated to serve.
- Critically read all agenda documents before each meeting.
- Ensure critical review of all proposals to the Council.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Act in a financially responsible manner.
- Ensure compliance with all matters prescribed by law.
Consideration of the proposal that, where appropriate, Council members should make themselves available on request to provide feedback to their constituencies, was withdrawn for further consideration.
- Growing Esteem Implementation Reports [Item A4(b) & (c)]
9.1 Updates – August and September 2006
Council noted the Growing Esteem Implementation Updates for August and September 2006.
- Vice-Chancellor’s Report [Item A5]
Council received and noted the Vice-Chancellor’s Report.
10.1 VCA Integration
Council noted the passing of the Melbourne University (VCA) Bill 2006 to enable the Victorian College of the Arts to become a faculty of the University from 1 January 2007.
Council also endorsed the recommendation that the words “and academic transcript” be deleted from the third dash point in Clause 7.2 of the Heads of Agreement in respect of the integration of the VCA and the University of Melbourne.
The President of the VCA acknowledged the goodwill extended to the College Council by the University and the co-operation received throughout the negotiation process.
10.2 US Studies Centres
The Vice-Chancellor reported that the preparation of the University’s bid for the Centre (including supporting material) had proceeded apace and will be submitted by the 15 September due date.
10.3 Health Specialist Training
The Vice-Chancellor reported that progress had been slow and there was nothing further to report.
10.4 Workplace Productivity Programme
The Vice-Chancellor reported that the University had received approval from the Commonwealth government for $4,090,000 funding under the Workplace Productivity Programme.
10.5 Pacific Rim Universities Membership
The Vice-Chancellor reported the University had accepted an invitation to join the Association of Pacific Rim Universities and he did not believe that the membership would conflict with the University’s membership of U21 Global.
10.6 Open Day
The Vice-Chancellor reported that the annual Open Day had been an outstanding success with a record crowd of up to 50,000 attending at the Parkville and VCA campuses on Sunday 20 August; Burnley and Dookie having held their Open Days on 6 August. On the day over 1,100 people attended information sessions on the Melbourne Model. There were many questions, most positive and well informed.
10.7 COAG/Medical Places
The Vice-Chancellor reported that the Commonwealth had confirmed that the University’s joint bid with Monash for some of the 400 additional medical places announced by the Commonwealth on 8 April had been successful, with the two universities gaining 60 places between them. However it was anticipated that future negotiations with other universities in relation to further additional medical places foreshadowed by the Commonwealth, would be difficult. A Working Party has been established to look into the matter.
10.8 ALP Higher Education Policy
The Vice-Chancellor reported that a meeting had been held with the leader of the Opposition, The Hon. Mr Kim Beasley and the Shadow Education Minister, The Hon. Ms Jenny Macklin, and the Group of Eight universities to discuss the ALP’s recently released white paper on higher education, Australia’s Universities: Building our Future in the World.
10.9 Australian Literary Review
The Vice-Chancellor reported that with the support of the University, Melbourne University Publishing Ltd (MUP) had entered into a partnership with The Australian and the Australia Council to publish a monthly review magazine, The Australian Literary Review (ALR).
The ALR will provide a new forum for Australian academic and public intellectuals to debate the leading issues of the day and the reach of The Australian will promote the University and MUP to a national audience.
10.10 Compliance Report
Council acknowledged the enactment of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic.) as a good initiative. The Act provides that certain fundamental human rights must be taken into account by courts and tribunals in the interpretation of laws and also by Parliament when making new laws. Public authorities such as the University will need to be in compliance with the Act by 1 January 2008, which obliges them to act and make their decisions in accordance with the principles contained in it.
- Council Nominations and Governance Committee [Item A6]
Council received and noted the report of meeting 4/06 of the Council Nominations and Governance Committee held on 21 August 2006.
11.1 Payments to External Members of Ethics Committees
The Vice-Chancellor reported that following a review of practices in other universities, it was still his view that there should be no payments, other than reimbursement of expenses and childcare support, to external members of central University ethics committees. Hence it was not proposed to make any changes to the University’s current practice.
11.2 Commonwealth Process for Assessment of 2007 NGP Compliance
Council endorsed the Certification of the NGP Compliance for 2006.
11.3 Charter of Charter of Responsibilities for Council Members
This matter was been dealt with under A4(a) Key Issues.
[At this stage the Acting Chancellor welcomed Mr Derek Young, the Chair of the Melbourne Theatre Company and invited him to address Council. Mr Young gave an outline of the current activities of the company and the future plans, including the new theatre complex and the renovations of its operational home in Sturt Street. Mr Young recognised the University’s generous support for the company.]
- Finance Committee [Item A7(a)]
Council received and noted the report of the Finance Committee meeting 6/06 held on 24 July 2006.
12.1 Sub-Committee Terms of Reference
Council endorsed the recommendation to form the Asset Management Sub-Committee and its terms of reference, noting that the chair of the sub-committee will fill the current vacancy on Finance Committee as the second member who may or may not be a member of Council, selected because of their expertise in financial management and oversight.
12.2 Proposal for the Purchase of a Property for Melbourne Theatre Company
Council endorsed the recommendation to allocate reserve funds to cover the purchase and proposed renovations of the property to house the Melbourne Theatre Company , subject to a due diligence process being completed as per the Valuer’s letter, with refurbishment works to stay within the envelope of $5million.
12.3 Melbourne Theatre Company Accumulated Deficits
Council agreed that the proposal to write-off the accumulated deficits against Reserve Funds be considered when the Melbourne Theatre Company has completed the next phase of its Business Plan and was in a position to provide an explicit rationale for the proposed write-off.
- Finance Committee [Item A7(b)]
Council received and noted the report of the Finance Committee meeting 7/06 held on 25 August 2006.
13.1 Finance Committee Terms of Reference
Council noted the revised terms of reference. The finalised revised version of the terms of reference, including membership, reporting structure, etc will be submitted to the next Council meeting for approval.
13.2 Changes to Regulation 17.1.R6 - Purchasing Procedures and Delegations in relation to Financial matters
Council adopted the changes to Regulation 17.1.R6, noting that a full revision and advice on delegations would be brought forward by Finance Committee at a later meeting for adoption.
13.3 Report from Property and Campus Services – Parking Fees 2007 – 2009
Council adopted the revised structure of parking fees for 2007 – 2009.
13.4 Report from Planning and Budget Committee
Council adopted the following recommendations from Planning and Budget Committee meeting 7/2006:
R1 Growing Esteem Transition Fund – Guidelines for Access to Funding
- Guidelines outlined in the document for accessing funding from the Growing Esteem Transition Fund; and
- The arrangements set out in the paper for the distribution of the $2 million allocated in the draft 2007 University budget as interim support for faculty business planning and early stage transition for Growing Esteem activities.
R2 University Infrastructure Committee: Amendment to Terms of Reference
The following amendments to the Terms of Reference of the University Infrastructure Committee:
- The Group must ensure that a special purpose Project Control Group has been established to monitor any individual infrastructure project with a total cost of $20 million or more, and each Project Control Group should include a senior finance officer to assist in the monitoring of the financial aspects of the project.
- The Group submit to the Audit and Risk Committee reports from the Committee and Capital and IT Implementation Group, Enterprise Systems Co-ordination Group and the Strategic Asset Co-ordination Group relating to the probity of contracting and tendering processes, including those related to capital works.
Proposed University Funding Model 2008-2011
The Budget Reference Group should take into account advice received from the Senior Vice-Principal when developing budget allocation arrangements for 2008-2011.
- Subsidiaries Sub-Committee [Item A7(c)]
Council received and noted the report of the Subsidiaries Sub-Committee meeting 4/06 held on 6 September 2006.
14.1 Melbourne University Publishing Ltd
14.1.1 Amendments to the Constitution
Council approved the following amendments to the company constitution of Melbourne University Publishing Ltd (MUP):
- delete rule 33.1(c), and renumber (d) as (c) and (e) as (d). R ule 33.1(c) assigns a position on the MUP Board to “the person who holds the office of Chief Executive Officer of Melbourne University Bookshop” (see appendix A, rule 33.1(c), for the revised copy). MUP makes this request in the context of the decision not to merge the bookshop and MUP. The current incumbent, Mr Graeme Connelly, has agreed to step down once rule 33.1(c) has been deleted,
- insert a new clause under rule 33.2 to create three-year terms of appointment for directors with eligibility for reappointment as follows: “Appointments made by Council under Rules 33.1(a), (b) and (d) will be for a term of three years and be eligible for re-election. Appointments already made under the Rules will have their terms of appointment calculated retrospectively” (see appendix A, rule 33.2, for the revised copy).
- renumber rules 33.2 to 33.7 to 33.3 to 33.8 respectively.
It was also noted that further amendments are required to MUP Constitution clauses:
- Under 34.1(c), change “Rule 33(c)” to read “Rule 33.1(c)”
- Under 34.2, change “Rule 33(c)” to read “Rule 33.1(c)”
14.1.2 Approval of Variations in Payment of MUP Directors’ Fees
Council resolved that consideration of this matter be deferred to the October meeting to enable the Chair of the Subsidiaries Sub-Committee, Ms Alexander (an apology for this meeting), to speak to the item.
- Audit and Risk Committee [Item A8]
Council received the report of meeting 3/06 of the Audit and Risk Committee held on 1 September 2006.
- Buildings and Estates Committee [Item A9]
Council received the report of meeting 4/06 of the Buildings and Estates Committee held on 10 August 2006.
16.1 Proposed External Signage – Chowciao Cafe
Council endorsed the signage proposal for Chowciao Cafe as put forward by the MU Student Union .
16.2 External Signage Manual
Council endorsed the External Signage Manual (excluding location maps) as put forward by Property and Campus Services.
16.3 Proposed Economics and Commerce Building
Council was advised that the design of the proposed building and incorporation of chilled beam technology was close to resolution and it was possible that a firm recommendation would be presented to the October meeting of Council.
- University Relations Committee [Item A10]
Council received the report of meeting 2/06 of the University Relations Committee held on 1 August 2006.
17.1 Policy on Categories on Endowment
Council endorsed the proposed amendments to policy 6.2.6.1 Endowments, Bequests and Donations for the Financial Policy and Procedures Manual, subject to amendments as indicated (underlined):
6.2.1(i) Endowed Chairs
Chairs may be endowed on a 50/50 basis where a Faculty can arrange matching funding. In such cases, a donor is asked to provide a donation in the range of $1-2 million, depending on the departmental costs involved. Arrangements can be made to receive the endowment by instalments, normally over a period of up to 5 years, in which case the Chair is filled once income from the Endowment and the matching funds allows.
(ii) Endowed Scholarships
Scholarships may be endowed on the basis of a donor providing the Faculty full-fee component and the centre waiving the central overhead component. In such cases, and endowment of $400,000 (approx) will fund an annual scholarship on a full-fee basis.
(iii) Endowed Buildings, Facilities, Equipment
Appropriate levels of endowment for a building or part of a physical facility in the case of new capital works are determined on a case by case basis by the Finance Committee on the advice of the Advancement Committee and Building and Estates Committee. Deans with a proposal should contact the Chair of the Advancement Committee in the first instance for advice. Gifts of equipment are accepted at the Dean’s discretion, and do not require the approval of the Advancement Committee.
Council resolved that paragraph 2, in particular the last sentence under 6.2.6.1 Endowments, Bequests and Donations, included in Attachment 1, be referred back to the Committee for further consideration and referral to the Legislation and Trust Committee.
17.2 Fund-Raising
This matter was dealt with under Item 18.1 below.
17.3 of Alumnus
Council adopted the following definition of Melbourne Alumni:
Any student who has successfully completed a full year of study, or a study abroad/exchange program of one semester of study at the University of Melbourne.
17.4 Cultural Policy Statement
Council adopted the Cultural Policy Statement as outlined in Attachment 3 of the report.
- Planning and Budget Committee [Item B1(a)]
Council received the report of meeting 6/06 of the Planning and Budget Committee held on 12 July 2006.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Innovation & Development), Professor Braach-Maksvytis, introduced the next item and invited the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (University Relations), Professor W Bebbington to speak to the item. Professor Bebbington outlined the success to date of the current fund-raising initiatives and Council was reminded that donations could also take the form of ‘non-monetary’ donations.
18.1 Advancement Committee Fund-Raising
Council endorsed the recommendation that it delegate to the University Relations Committee the authority to approve all fund-raising appeals intended to yield more than $10,000, on the advice of the Advancement Committee, while approval of appeals below $10,000 are delegated to Deans.
- Planning and Budget Committee [Item B1(b)]
Council received the report of meeting 7/06 of the Planning and Budget Committee held on 9 August 2006.
19.1 Proposal for change of name of the VicHealth Centre for the Promotion of Mental Health and Social Wellbeing
Council noted that Planning and Budget Committee endorsed the change of name of the VicHealth Centre for the Promotion of Mental Health and Social Wellbeing to The McCaughey Centre: VicHealth Centre for the Promotion of Mental Health and Community Wellbeing.
- Academic Board [Item B2(a)]
Council received the report of meeting 6/06 of the Academic Board held on 27 July 2006.
20.1 Award of Honorary Degrees of Doctor of Veterinary Science
Council adopted the Board’s recommendation to award the honorary degree of Doctor of Veterinary Science to Professor M D Barton and Dr P K Murray.
20.2 New Courses
Council adopted the Board’s recommendation to establish the following new courses:
Faculty of Arts
School of Enterprise
20.3 Cancellation of Courses
Council adopted the Board’s recommendation to cancel the following Faculty of Arts courses:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Writing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Media
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Theatre Studies)
- Master of Digital Media
- Master of Arts (Applied Ethics)
- Master of Computer Assisted Language Learning
- Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Computer Assisted Language Learning)
- Master of Contemporary Asian Analysis
- Bachelor of Public Policy and Management.
20.4 Selection Matters
20.4.1 English Language Bridging Program
Council adopted the Board’s recommendation for the establishment of the English Language Bridging Program (ELBP) as set out in Appendix I of the report.
20.4.2 Academic Board Resolutions on Selection
Council adopted the Board’s recommendation of Resolutions on Selection for entry to the following six new generation undergraduate degrees from 2008, as set out in Appendix J of the report :
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Bioscience
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Sci nce.
20.4.3 Bachelor of Engineering
Council adopted the following recommendation of the Board to revise Resolutions on Selection for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering course in 2008:
VCE Units 3 and 4 (or equivalent) – a study score of at least 25 in English (any) and of at least 32 in Mathematical Methods (either).
Middle band: A study score of at least 25 in any of Chemistry, Physics or Specialist Mathematics = an aggregate 1 point higher per subject to a maximum of 3 points. Consideration will also be given to Access Melbourne applicants.
20.4.4 Juris Doctor
Council adopted the following recommendation of the Board to revise Academic Board Resolutions on Selection for entry to the Juris Doctor course in 2008:
- The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant's ability to pursue successfully the course using the following criteria-
- Results on the Law Schools Admission Test (LSAT), including the essay component.
- Grade point average on the basis of all tertiary study undertaken, with all subjects weighted independently of year level or discipline.
- Personal statement by the applicant relating to personal circumstances, work and life experience.
- The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests or call for referee reports or employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.
- Students who have not obtained a university degree from an institution in which English is the language of instruction and assessment must have obtained a score of 610 or more in the American TOEFL, including an Essay rating score of 5.0 in the TWE; or a score of 253 in the computer-based TOEFL; or an overall band score of 7.0 or more in the IELTS, with a minimum band score of 7.0 in the Academic Writing Module.
Conditional offers of places in the Juris Doctor to school leavers.
Students with sufficiently high ENTER may be offered a conditional place in the Juris Doctor subject to successful completion of a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree at an average of at least H2A (75%).
- For a full fee place, the required ENTER is 99.0.
- For a Commonwealth-Supported Place, the required ENTER is 99.9.
20.4.5 Other Degrees
Council adopted the Board’s recommendation to revise Resolutions on Selection for entry to the following new courses, as set out in Appendix K of the report :
- Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (International Politics)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (International Politics)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Photographic Materials Conservation)
- Specialist Certificate in Public Infrastructure.
20.4.5 New Student Awards
Council adopted the Board’s recommendation to establish the following student awards:
- Academic Board [Item B2(b)]
Council received the report of meeting 7/06 of the Academic Board held on 24 August 2006.
21.1 Restructure and Cancelled Courses
21.1.1 Restructured Courses in the School of Nursing
Council adopted the following recommendations of the Board :
- the existing Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Nursing (generic and 5 specialisations) be replaced by a Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (generic and 8 specialisations); and
- the existing Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing (generic and 18 specialisations) be subdivided into a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Practice (generic and 9 specialisations) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (generic and 9 specialisations).
Full details were set out in Appendix A of the report.
21.1.2 Cancelled Courses
Council adopted the Board’s recommendation to cancel the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching
- Bachelor of Creative Arts/Bachelor of Teaching
- Master of Psychology (Clinical International).
21.2 Academic Board Resolutions on Selection
Council adopted the Board’s recommendation of Resolutions on Selection for entry to the following new and existing courses, as set out in Appendix B of the report:
- Master of International Business
- Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice
- Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Care Nursing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Practice
- Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Creation
21.3 New Student Awards
Council adopted the Board’s recommendation to establish the following student awards:
21.4 New generation degrees
The President of the Academic Board, Professor L Skene, informed the Council that the new generation degrees had been actively promoted at the recent Open Day and will require CRICOS registration. Also, the final report of the Curriculum Commission was due to be presented to the Academic Board at its meeting on 21 September 2006.
- Melbourne Theatre Company Board of Management [Item B3(a)]
Council received the report of meeting 7/06 of the Melbourne Theatre Company Board of Management held on 21 July 2006.
- Melbourne Theatre Company Board of Management [Item B3(b)]
Council received the report of meeting 8/06 of the Melbourne Theatre Company Board of Management held on 18 August 2006.
23.1 Appointment to the MTC Board of Management
Council approved the recommendation to appoint Ms Gillian Franklin to the MTC Board of Management commencing from 15 September 2006.
- The Ian Potter Museum of Art [Item B3(c)]
Council received the report of meeting 5/06 of the Ian Potter Museum of Art held on 1 August 2006.
- Committee of Convocation [Item B4(a)]
Council received the report of meeting 5/06 of the Committee of Convocation held on 19 July 2006.
- Committee of Convocation [Item B4(b)]
Council received the report of meeting 6/06 of the Committee of Convocation held on 16 August 2006.
- Legislation and Trusts Committee [Item C]
Council received and noted the report of the Legislation and Trusts Committee meeting 6/06 held on 28 August 2006.
27.1 Council made the following Statutes as detailed in the Report:
(1) |
Making of a Statute 5.5 recommended by the Vice-Principal and General Counsel |
To establish the faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts |
(2) |
Amendment of Statute 5.3 recommended by the Vice-Principal and General Counsel |
To appoint a deputy dean of the faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts |
(3) |
Revocation of Statute 9.26 recommended by the Vice-Principal and General Counsel |
To terminate the affiliation between the University and the VCA |
(4) |
Amendment of Statute 11.5 recommended by the Vice-Principal and General Counsel |
To remove the references to a VCA committee |
(5) |
Revocation of Statute 11.8 recommended by the Vice-Principal and General Counsel |
To remove enrolment provisions related to the VCA as an affiliated institution |
(6) |
Amendment of Statute 13.1 recommended by the Vice-Principal and General Counsel |
To remove references to the VCA concerning student discipline |
27.2 Council made the following Regulations as detailed in the Report:
(1) |
Amendment of Regulation 5.1.R1 recommended by the Vice-Principal and General Counsel |
To include the faculty of the VCA in the list of faculties |
(2) |
Amendment of Regulation 5.4.R1 recommended by the Vice-Principal and General Counsel |
To list the faculty of the VCA as the faculty responsible for the award of VCA degrees, diplomas and certificate s |
(3) |
Making of a Regulation 5.5.R1 recommended by the Vice-Principal and General Counsel |
To give effect to the terms of the Heads of Agreement between the University of Melbourne and the VCA |
(4) |
Amendment of Regulation 6.1.R7 recommended by the Vice-Principal and General Counsel |
To include the faculty of the VCA in the lists of schools and departments |
(5) |
Amendment of Regulation 11.1.R3 recommended by the Vice-Principal and General Counsel |
To update the reference to the faculty of the VCA in the resolution on selection for entry to courses |
(6) |
Amendment of Regulation 12.6.R1 recommended by the Vice-Principal and General Counsel |
To clarify the occasions on which academic dress is required and to include colours for the faculty of the VCA |
(7) |
Making of a Regulation 6.1.R11 recommended by the faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences |
To create the Nossal Institute for Global Health as a school of the faculty |
(8) |
Making of a Regulation R7.239 recommended by the faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences |
To create the Nossal Institute for Global Health Fund |
In making Regulation 5.5R1, Council was advised that there was a minor change to the Heads of Agreement, as presented in the Council papers.
Council expressed its appreciation to Dr A Grigg, Academic Registrar, Victorian College of the Arts and Mr C Penman, Vice-Principal and General Counsel, for their contribution in formalising the legal arrangements for the transfer of the College to become a faculty of the University from 1 January 2007.
27.3 Palladio Trust Fund (Regulation R7.165)
Council approved the recommendation for both the application of accumulated income of the fund (section 2 of Regulation R7.165 ) for the costs of funding awards made by the Palladio Trust Committee in 2006 and for the transfer of $5,000 from the capital of the fund for the said purposes (section 5 of Regulation R7.165 ).
27.4 Trust Compliance Report
Council noted that the list of Trusts was a ‘work in progress’ report and acknowledged the requirement that the trust funds were being managed correctly.
The Acting Chancellor, on behalf of Council, acknowledged the outstanding contribution being made by the Chair of the Committee, Ms Sloss.
- Summary of Reports of Matters Dealt with by the Vice-Chancellor [Items D2(a) and D2(b)]
Council received the summary of reports on matters dealt with by the Vice-Chancellor, as set out in Items D2(a) and D2(b).
The meeting closed at 6.30pm.
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