Council Meeting No 9/07

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A meeting of the Council was held in the Council Chamber, 1 st Floor, Old Quadrangle on Monday 10 September 2007 at 4.00 pm.

PRESENT

Members

The Deputy Chancellor (Justice Alex Chernov) (in the Chair)
The Deputy Chancellor (Ms Rosa Storelli)
The Vice-Chancellor (Professor Glyn Davis)
The President of Academic Board (Professor Pip Pattison)
Associate Professor Les Allen, Mr Paul Briggs, Mr Michael Coyle, Dr Meredith Doig,
Professor Mark Elgar, Ms Jessie Giles, Mr Robert Johanson, Mrs Lynne Landy,
Dr Virginia Mansour, Ms Melanie Sloss, Mr David White and Mr Tony Williams

Others Attending

The President of Convocation (Ms Lesley Boston)
The President of UMSU (Ms Bree Ahrens)
The President of the UMPA (Ms Sally Beattie)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (Professor Peter McPhee)
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Innovation and Development) (Professor Vijoleta Braach-Maksvytis)
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) (Professor John McKenzie)
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (University Relations) (Professor Warren Bebbington)
The Vice-President of Academic Board (Professor Geoff Stevens)
The Senior Vice-Principal (Mr Ian Marshman)
The University Secretary (Ms Janet White)
The Vice-Principal and Academic Registrar (Ms Gillian Luck)
The Vice-Principal (Information) (Ms Linda O’Brien)
The Vice-Principal (Property and Campus Services) (Mr Russell Elliott)
The Acting Vice-Principal (Human Resources) (Ms Julia McQuillan)
The Director, Office of the Vice-Chancellor (Mr Donald Speagle)
The Deputy University Secretary (Mr John Green)
The Senior Media Adviser (Ms Christina Buckridge)
Ms Liz Fazio

The following Dean attended for Council’s discussion of listed key issues and to introduce the SIFE team:

Professor Maggie Abernethy (Dean of Economics and Commerce).

BUSINESS

1. Formal Matters

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence Requests [Item A01]

Leave of Absence had been granted to Mr Ian Renard and Ms Eda Ritchie.

Apologies were received from Judge Irene Lawson and Ms Elizabeth Alexander for this meeting.

2. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Follow Up Action Sheet [Item A1(a) and A1(b)]

The Minutes of Council meetings 6/07 held on 9 July 2007, 7/07 held on 30 July 2007, and 8/07 held on 13 August 2007, copies of which had been distributed, were confirmed.

The list of matters requiring further action (Action Sheet) from previous meetings was noted.

3. Declarations of Interest [Item A2(a)]

The Deputy Chancellor called for any declarations of interest for items on the agenda for the current meeting. No declarations were received.

4. Starring of Additional Items [Item A2(b)]

The following additional items: A5.17; A5.20; A5E; A7.2; B1.9; B4(a)2 and B4(b)3 were starred for discussion.

5. Motion to Adopt or Receive “Unstarred Items of Business” [Item A2(c)]

In accordance with established procedure, it was agreed that the items of business that were not to be specifically discussed should be adopted where containing recommendations or received where containing reports.

6. Chancellor’s Matters [Item A3 (a)]

6.1 Presentation by the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Team

The Deputy Chancellor welcomed students from the SIFE Champion Team and invited them to address Council. Introducing the team, Professor Maggie Abernethy, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Commerce, advised that the group were outstanding exemplars of Knowledge Transfer and that they would shortly be competing at the international competition in New York. Following the presentation, in which the students demonstrated a range of excellent initiatives for working with different under-privileged communities, the Deputy Chancellor thanked the students and wished them well on behalf of Council and the University. [A copy of the SIFE Team’s Annual Report was distributed to Council Members].

6.2 Carbon Neutrality

Council received a discussion paper prepared by Mr Russell Elliott, Vice-Principal, Property & Campus Services, and noted that it contained recommendations relating to carbon footprint reduction targets for the consideration of Planning and Budget Committee.

In addition, the Deputy Chancellor tabled a petition from the Climate Change Collective that related to a paper prepared by that group and circulated to Council members entitled “Reducing the University of Melbourne’s Contribution to Climate Change”. Council noted that, in accordance with Standing Resolutions and Standing Orders of Council 2.14 (11) Petitions, the petition should remain on the table until the next ordinary meeting.

At the invitation of the Deputy Chancellor, Mr Elliott spoke to his paper, emphasising in particular that it proposes an energy agenda in three parts: reducing energy consumption, purchase of certified green energy and investment in carbon abatement. Following discussion, Council endorsed the commitment of the University to a move towards carbon neutrality over time and agreed to receive the report and the petition which are to remain on the table until the December meeting in order to allow sufficient time for Planning and Budget Committee to give due consideration to the issues.

6.3 Term of Office of the Chancellor

The Deputy Chancellor reminded members of the Council’s adoption of the recommendation of the Council Nominations and Governance Committee of 11 July 2005, concerning the evaluation of the Chancellor’s performance and sought their views, and those of the Deputy Vice-Chancellors present at the meeting, on the matter.

6.4 Meeting Dates 2008

The Deputy Chancellor advised Council Members that the proposed 2008 Council Meeting dates had been distributed for the information of members, with final detail being subject to the approval of the Chancellor.

7. 7. Listing of Key Issues and Documents for Discussion [Item A4(a)]

The following items were listed under Key Issues and Documents for Discussion –

• Education Resource Centre Library Update
• Implementation of the Melbourne Model Update

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Peter McPhee, spoke on these items. Amongst the information provided by him was the history and strategic background to the development of learning hubs and their relationship to the implementation of the Melbourne Model. This was discussed in the context of the ERC Library and the development of this learning hub. Council noted that a long term strategy for the Library was under consideration as part of this model. Members also discussed, amongst other matters, the issue of communication when implementing change, the need to balance student needs as well as those of academic staff and the optimal timing of alterations that minimise disruption to services. Council noted that a considerable amount of work had been done to enable the ERC to remain open and for the main part of the collection to be available to users during building works, thus ameliorating the effect on students and staff. It also noted that priority is being given to cataloguing the ERC and other cultural collections in the University.

8. Growing Esteem Implementation Reports [Item A4(b)]

8.1 Update – September 2007

Council received the Growing Esteem Implementation Update - September 2007.

9. Vice-Chancellor’s Report [Item A5]

Council received the Vice-Chancellor’s Report together with Appendices A to J and a tabled addendum to item 12.

9.1 Structures

Council noted that the paper “ to Support the Growing Esteem Strategy” updated an earlier version of the recommendations contained in the Planning and Budget Committee report [Item B1].

The Vice-Chancellor gave a presentation outlining the principles behind the new structures proposed in the paper in academic and administrative areas that are proposed as part of the implementation of the Melbourne Model. The changes have been endorsed by the Planning and Budget Committee and noted by the Academic Board.

Following discussion Council resolved to adopt the recommendations contained in the Structures Paper.

9.2 Dean of Arts

Council noted, with much regret, that the recent resignation of the Dean of Arts, Professor Belinda Probert, had received some negative publicity in the media and it deplored the actions of some of her colleagues in this regard. It resolved to advise Professor Probert of its strong support for the manner in which she had discharged her duties as Dean.

Council noted that the Vice-Chancellor had taken advice from senior colleagues and the Faculty about her replacement and endorsed the appointment of Professor Mark Considine as Dean of Arts for a two-year term.

9.3 Dean of Engineering

Council endorsed the following recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor:

• That an international search be initiated immediately to secure an eminent individual to lead the Faculty of Engineering;
• that Professor Iven Mareels be appointed as Dean of the Faculty until such time as a new Dean takes up the position; and
• that Professor Peter Scales be appointed as Deputy Dean of the Faculty until such time as a new Dean is appointed.

9.4 Metropolitan Melbourne Universities’ Contribution Study

In response to a question about the omission of the VCA from a report published by the City of Melbourne on the contribution of Melbourne’s universities to the City’s development, members were advised that the University had not been asked to review that part of the report but that it would take the matter up with the editors.

9.5 Senior Appointments & Promotions Committee Report

Council received a report from the Chair, Senior Appointments and Promotions Committee and noted that 15 Associate Professors were promoted to Professor in the annual professorial promotion process. Seven of the fifteen were women, bringing the proportion of female professors to 20%.

Council noted confidential citations of persons appointed to the Chair of Health and Ageing and the Chair of Pure Mathematics.

9.6 Dean of Law

Council endorsed the appointment of Professor James Hathaway as Dean of Law, commencing on 2 January 2008.

9.7 Appointment of Mark Davis to Meanjin Board

Council noted that the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of Council, approved the appointment of Professor Mark Davis to the Board of Directors of Meanjin Company Ltd for a three-year term.

9.8 Approval of Academic Board Urgent Matters

Council noted that the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of Council, approved the following urgent Academic Board recommendations:

9.8.1 New Coursework Programs

9.8.1.1 Postgraduate Courses

The establishment of the following coursework programs:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Special Education, Inclusion and Early Intervention) formed from the merger of two existing courses (Appendix A).
• Master of Psychological Studies (Appendix B).

Entry requirements (selection resolution) for the Master of Psychological Studies are set out in Appendix D, ‘Academic Board Resolutions on Selection’.

9.8.1.2 Undergraduate Courses

The establishment of the following concurrent diploma which was foreshadowed by the Board in its meeting 2/07 report to Council:

• Diploma in Mathematical Sciences (Appendix C).

Entry requirements (selection resolution) for the Diploma in Mathematical Sciences are set out in Appendix D, ‘Academic Board Resolutions on Selection’.

Council noted that the Board has given approval in principle for the following new concurrent diplomas which will be recommended to Council at a later date:

• Diploma in Informatics
• Diploma of Music (Practical)
• Diploma of Languages.

9.8.2 Selection Matters

9.8.2.1 University of Melbourne Extension Program

To simplify the selection process for applicants to the University of Melbourne Extension Program Linguistics in 2008, Council endorsed the following revised selection criteria:

Completion of one of VCE Units 3/4 English, English Language, ESL or a LOTE in Year 11; or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of one of VCE Units 3/4 English, English Language, ESL 1/2 or a LOTE. Students must obtain an A/A+ average in the subject areas mentioned and a B+ average across non prerequisite subjects.

To align the selection process for applicants to the University of Melbourne Extension Program Earth Sciences in 2008 to the New Generation Bachelor of Science pre-requisites, the Board recommends the following revised selection criteria:

Completion of one of VCE Units 3/4 Mathematical Methods (either) and one of Chemistry, Biology or Physics or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of VCE Units 1/2 Mathematical Methods (either) and one of Chemistry, Biology or Physics. Students must obtain an A/A+ average in the subject areas mentioned, and a B+ average across non prerequisite subjects.

9.8.2.2 Academic Board Resolutions on Selection

The adoption of new and revised Academic Board Resolutions on Selection for the courses, as set out in Appendix J.

9.9 Change of Centre Name to Centre for Islamic Law and Society

Council noted that the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of Council, approved the change of name of the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Islam to the Centre for Islamic Law and Society.

9.10 Collateralised Debt Obligations

In response to a question, Council was informed that it is unlikely that the investment strategies of the University’s investment fund managers would leave the University open to this type of risk.

10. Council Nominations and Governance Committee [Item A6]

Council received the report of meeting 3/07 of the Council Nominations and Governance Committee held on 3 September 2007, and noted that a special meeting was held on 6 September in order to forward nominations to the Minister which included the three members due to retire on 31 December 2007.

11. Finance Committee [Item A7]

Council received and noted the report of meeting 5/07 of the Finance Committee held on 31 August 2007.

11.1 Donations, Bequests and Sponsorships

Council noted that income from this source had decreased by $ 11 million in the latest full year forecast due to a re-classification of grants from Not for Profit Organisations to “Other Grants”.

12. Audit and Risk Committee [Item A8]

Council received the report of meeting 3/07 of the Audit and Risk Committee held on 27 August 2007.

13. Building and Estates Committee [Item A9]

Council received the report of meeting 4/07 of the Building and Estates Committee held on 16 August 2007, together with a supplementary report from that meeting.

13.1 Parking Signage

Council endorsed the proposed parking control signage as outlined in the report (Appendix A).

13.2 Policy for Permanent Outdoor Sculpture

Council endorsed the adoption of the Policy for Permanent Outdoor Sculptures (attached as Appendix B to the report).

14. Remuneration and Employment Conditions Committee [A11]

Council received the report of meeting 3/07 of the Remuneration and Employment Conditions Committee held on 14 August 2007.

14.1 Senior Staffing Changes

Noting that the conversion of the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) to the role of Provost had been approved earlier in the meeting under item 9.1, Council approved the appointment of Professor Peter McPhee as Provost of the University for a period of three years from the date of Council’s in principle approval.

Noting that the conversion of the role of Head of Administration to the role of Head of University Services had been approved earlier in the meeting under item 9.1, Council approved the appointment of Ms Elizabeth Baré as Head of University Services from the date of Council’s in principle approval for the balance of her current contract.

Council endorsed the renewal of the current contract of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (University Relations) for a further period of five years.

Council also noted that the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Studies) and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching Learning and Equity) would both report to the Provost, and that it was likely that the position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Studies) would become a part-time position after it was vacated by Professor Evans, while the position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching Learning and Equity) would become a full-time position.

Council noted that Vice-Principal roles in the following areas would be subject to advertisement and search over the coming months: Advancement, Human Resources, Property and Campus Services, and Research.

15. 15. Honours Committee [A12]

Council received the report of meeting 2/07 of the Honours Committee held on 7 August 2007.

15.1 Award of Sliver Medallion

Council approved the awarding of a Silver medal to the person whose citation was circulated on a confidential basis.

16. Council Due Diligence Group — Replacement Student System [A13(a)]

Council received the report of meeting 1/07 of the Council Due Diligence Group – Replacement Student System held on 23 July 2007.

17. Planning and Budget Committee [Item B1]

Council received the report of meeting 5/07 of the Planning and Budget Committee held on 8 August 2007.

17.1 Structural Change to Support the Growing Esteem Strategy

Council noted that the document on structural change had been superseded at the meeting by a later version presented by the Vice-Chancellor

17.2 Proposed Centre Name Change from the Australian Centre for International Business to Melbourne Centre for International Business

Council endorsed the Centre name change from the Australian Centre for International Business to Melbourne Centre for International Business.

17.3 Affiliation with Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and Affiliation with the Centre for Eye Research Australia

Council endorsed the affiliation with the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute(“WEHI”) and the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA).

17.4 Proposal for the Establishment of the Problem Gambling Research and Treatment Centre as a Centre of the University of Melbourne

Council endorsed the establishment of the Problem Gambling Research and Treatment Centre as a Centre of the University of Melbourne.

17.5 Report from the International Committee

Council resolved to adopt the following recommendations:

1. The establishment of a new University level Memorandum of Understanding for research and academic collaboration with the Graduate University of the Chinese Academic of Science; and
2. that an addendum of a Study Abroad component to the existing university-level agreement with the University of Texas at Austin be negotiated.
3. Faculty Level Agreements
   
   

   Establishment of four new Faculty level agreements and an amendment to an existing Faculty level student exchange agreement.

   • The Faculty of Economics and Commerce is seeking a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese Centre for Agricultural Trade Policy Analysis (CCATP), People’s Republic of China.
   • The Victorian College of the Arts has requested three new Faculty-level linkages, including one with an emphasis on Film and Television Studies with the Communication University of China; a Student Exchange and Study Abroad Agreement with the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, Vancouver (Canada), and a Student Exchange and Study Abroad Agreement with the School of the Institute of Chicago, USA.
   • The Faculty of Law has requested the expansion of the current agreement with Bocconi University ( Italy) to include provision for the exchange of Law students.
4. Council Policy Statement
   
   The Revised Council Policy Statement on the “ University of Melbourne International Academic Cooperation and Exchange Program”.
5. Composition of the International Committee
   
   That membership of the International Committee be amended to—
   
   • include two Associate Deans International, of faculties not currently represented by a Dean on the International Committee;
   • replace Vice Principal (International Development) with Director, International; and
   • amend Assistant Vice-Chancellor (University Relations) to Pro Vice-Chancellor (University Relations).

17.6 Report from the Advancement Committee

Council endorsed the adoption of the following fundraising appeals, planned in consultation with the Advancement Office, executively approved by the Chair and confirmed by the Advancement Committee:

1. University Blacks Appeal (total goal of $ 25,000 to support University Blacks football team).
2. University of Melbourne Commerce Alumni Society Scholarship Appeal 2007 (total goal of $ 12,000 to support one undergraduate and one postgraduate scholarship).
3. University Rugby Appeal (total goal of $ 25,000 to support University rugby teams).

Council noted that the Committee also agreed in principle to the definition of ‘alumni’ in relation to Advancement, pending resolution of budget implications. This will be forwarded to a later Council meeting for adoption once resolved.

17.7 Child Care Expansion Strategy

The presentation on Childcare Centres at the University was deferred until the next meeting of Council. It was confirmed by the Vice-Chancellor that no further action will be taken in respect of the provision of additional childcare services until after the completion of the proposed presentation and discussion by Council of any matters arising form it.

18. Academic Board [Item B2(a)]

Council received the report of meeting 6/07 of the Academic Board held on 31 July 2007.

18.1 Course Related Matters

18.1.1 Proposal for Professional Degrees with the Degree Nomenclature of Doctor

Council endorsed the Board’s recommendation that in some professional disciplines the second tier degree in that discipline should have the title “Doctor” rather than “Master”. These degrees would not per se entitle the graduate to the use of the title “Dr”. The degree name would reflect common international practice for profession-entry graduate-entry degrees in these professions.

18.1.2 Discontinuation of Courses

Council endorsed the Board’s recommendation that the following courses, which there will be no new first year intakes in 2008, be discontinued:

• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Geomatics double degree
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Engineering double degree
• Bioinformatics stream of the Bachelor of Computer Science.

Council endorsed the Board’s recommendation that the following courses, which there will be no new intakes in 2008, be discontinued:

• Graduate Certificate in Arts (Anthropology)
• Graduate Diploma in Arts (Anthropology)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Anthropology)
• Graduate Certificate in Arts (Social Theory)
• Graduate Diploma in Arts (Social Theory)
• Graduate Diploma in Arts (Chinese Studies)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Social Work)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Social Work)
• Master of Arts (Cinema Management)
• Master of Arts (Editing and Communications)
• Master of Arts (Publishing and Editing)
• Master of Arts (Gender and Development)
• Master of Arts (Global Media Communication)
• Master of Arts (Cultural Material Conservation).

19. Academic Board [Item B2(b)]

Council received the report of meeting 7/07 of the Academic Board held on 23 August 2007.

19.1 Award of Honorary Degrees of Doctor of Medicine

Council approved the award of honorary degrees of Doctor of Medicine to two individuals whose citations were tabled at the meeting.

19.2 Course Related Matters

19.2.1 New Courses

Council endorsed the Board’s recommendation to establish a generic Master of Philosophy research degree for introduction in 2008 (Attachment 1 of the report).

Council noted that a review will be conducted by the Board in 2010 to determine whether the MPhil degree should be the only research masters degree of the University. (At the present time there are 54 different research masters programs each with separately approved structures.)

Council endorsed the Board’s recommendation to establish a Bachelor of Music Theatre course for introduction in 2008 (Attachment 2 of the report).

19.2.2 Discontinuation of Courses

Council endorsed the Board’s recommendation to discontinue the following courses into which there will be no new first year intakes in 2008:

• Bachelor of Social Work
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social work double degree

Council endorsed the Board’s recommendation to discontinue the following courses into which there will be no new intakes in 2008:

• Graduate Certificate in Forest Industries
• Graduate Certificate in Horticulture
• Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts
• Graduate Diploma in Forest Industries
• Graduate Diploma in Horticulture
• Master of Forest Industries.

19.3 Selection Related Matters

19.3.1 New Entry Pathway to Undergraduate Studies

On the recommendation of the Academic Board, Council approved the Taylor’s College VCE Scholars program as an entry pathway to undergraduate studies at the University.

19.3.2 Academic Board Resolutions on Selection

Council adopted the revised Academic Board Resolutions on Selection for the following courses, as set out in Attachment 3 of the report:

Faculty of Arts

• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Arabic)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Chinese)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Indonesian)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)

Faculty of Economics and Commerce

• Master of International Business

Faculty of Land and Food Resources

• Master of Agribusiness

Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

• Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Welfare
• Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Health and Welfare
• Master of Adolescent Health and Welfare

Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts

• Bachelor of Music Theatre

20. Melbourne Theatre Company Board of Management [Item B3(a) and B3(b)]

Council received the reports of Meetings 7/07 and 8/07 of the Melbourne Theatre Company Board of Management held on 20 July and 13 August 2007, respectively.

21. Committee of Convocation [Item B4(a)]

Council received the report of meeting 5/07 of the Committee of Convocation held on 18 July 2007.

21.1 Foundation Stone Progress Report

The President of Convocation reported that a design had been approved for the Foundation Stone replica and that a date for the presentation had been set for Wednesday, 21 November. Council noted that the Governor of Victoria had agreed to unveil the stone.

22. Committee of Convocation [Item B4(b)]

Council received the report of meeting 6/07 of the Committee of Convocation held on 15 August 2007.

22.1 Library Access and Learning Hubs

The President of Convocation advised Council that she had responded to graduates who had expressed concerns about the ERC proposals and had invited the Vice-Principal, Information Systems to address the next meeting of the Committee of Convocation. She had also undertaken to keep graduates informed of developments in this area.

23. Legislation and Trusts Committee [Item C]

Council received and noted the report of the Legislation and Trusts Committee meeting 5/07 held on 27 August 2007.

23.1 Council made the following Statutes as detailed in the Report:

(1)

Repeal of Statute 9.9 recommended by the Vice-Chancellor

To terminate the affiliation of Ridley College with the University (47/07)

Council noted that proposed Statute 9.55 To affiliate the Peter McCallum Cancer Centre had been withdrawn as some redrafting was required.

23.2 Council made the following Regulations as detailed in the Report:

In respect of proposed Regulation R6.248 The Maude Glover Fleay Bursary (item 6 in the table below), Council resolved to adopt the following recommendation:

• “In accordance with the right previously invested in the council of the Victorian College of the Arts, Council changed the operation of the bursary to award it annually to a student completing first year of painting in the Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts”.

In respect of proposed Regulation R6.251 The John Vickery Scholarships (item 9 in the table below), Council resolved to adopt the following recommendation —

• “In accordance with the right previously invested in the council of the Victorian College of the Arts, Council varied the terms of the scholarship to:
  
  1. remove the requirement that candidates be Australian citizens or permanent residents;
  2. (allow for more than two scholarships in any year; and
  3. permit any unexpended income in the fund to be converted to capital”.

(1)	Making of a regulation recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Pratt Bursaries (48/07)
(2)	Amendment of Regulation R6.72 recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Norma de Gruchy Awards (49/07)
(3)	Amendment of Regulation R6.72 recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Brunner Prizes for Violin or Viola (51/07)
(4)	Amendment of Regulation R6.72 recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Rob Ramage Sculpture Prize (36/07)
(5)	Amendment of Regulation R6.72 recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Ivan Oliver Listening Musician Award (52/07)
(6)	Making of a regulation recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Maude Glover Fleay Bursary (37/07)
(7)	Making of a regulation recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Margaret Lawrence Social Justice Awards (34/07)
(8)	Making of a regulation recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The John and Mary Kerley Studio Research Scholarship for International Exchange (53/07)
(9)	Making of a regulation recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The John Vickery Scholarships (38/07)
(10)	Making of a regulation recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The George Fairfax memorial Award (39/07)
(11)	Making of a regulation recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Adolph Spivakovsky Scholarship for Composition of Music (54/07)
(12)	Making of a regulation recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The John Holland Engineering Management Fund (56/07)
(13)	Making of a regulation recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Peter Brett memorial lecture Fund (57/07)
(14)	Making of a regulation recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Dr Phillip Law Music Scholarship (58/07)
(15)	Making of a regulation recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Myer Foundation Master Class Program (59/07)
(16)	Making of a regulation recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Alan C Rose memorial Fund (60/07)
(17)	Making of a regulation recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The SAF Music Provident Fund (61/07)
(18)	Amendment of Regulation R7.75 recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Koori Student Support Fund (62/07)
(19)	Making of a regulation recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Kate Flowers memorial Scholarship (63/07)
(20)	Amendment of Regulation R6.72 recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Willem Van Otterloo Memorial Award (64/07)
(21)	Amendment of Regulation R6.72 recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The Anthony Ganim Postgraduate Award (65/07)
(22)	Revocation and re-making of Regulation R7.153 recommended by the Trusts Lawyer	To govern The John and Betty McCreery Scholarship Fund (66/07)

Council noted that the proposed regulation to govern the Daisy Webster – Esther Nolan Scholarship had been withdrawn pending advice from the Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts as to whether a cy près application is to be made.

23.3 Council receiveda report from the University Trusts Lawyer detailing a number of Trusts matters, which the Chair of Legislation and Trusts Committee commended to Council for noting.

24. 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).

Council having resolved to continue the meeting beyond the statutory three hours, the meeting closed at 7.10 pm approximately.