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GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

NOTICE OF MEETING

A meeting of the Academic Committee of the Griffith University Council will be held at 10.00am on Thursday 18 July in room 2.02/2.01 (Council Chamber), Bray Centre (N54), Nathan campus. A light lunch will be served at the conclusion of the meeting to provide networking opportunities. Apologies may be recorded by telephoning Mrs Sandra Hunter on 373 57375.

DISTRIBUTION LIST Name Term of Office CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMITTEE Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) – Professor Sue Spence ex officio Vice Chancellor and President – Professor Ian O’Connor ex officio Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) – Professor Ned Pankhurst ex officio Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost – Professor Marilyn McMeniman AM ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) – Professor Paul Mazerolle ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) – Professor Michael Powell ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) – Professor Allan Cripps ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Science, Env, Eng and Technology) – Professor Debra Henly ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Administration) – Mr Colin McAndrew ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Information Services) – Ms Linda O’Brien ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (International) – Mr Chris Madden ex officio Academic Registrar – Ms Kathy Grgic ex officio Director, Griffith Institute for Higher Education – Professor Alf Lizzio ex officio Deputy Chair of the Committee – Associate Professor Wendy Loughlin ex officio Ms Tasha Langham (Secretary) Council Ms Kaye Dillon Until 31 December 2014 Deans Professor Marcus Lane, Dean (Academic), Arts, Education, and Law ex officio Associate Professor Jock Macleod, Acting Dean (Learning and Teaching), Arts, Education, and Law ex officio Professor Gerry Docherty, Dean (Research), Arts, Education, and Law ex officio Professor Marie Wilson, Dean (Academic), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Lorelle Frazer, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Graham Cuskelly, Dean (Research), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Tony Perkins, Dean (Academic), Griffith Health ex officio Professor Nick Buys, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Health ex officio Professor David Shum, Dean (Research), Griffith Health ex officio Professor Sushila Chang, Dean (Academic), Sci, Env, Eng & Tech ex officio Professor Richard John, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Sci, Env, Eng & Tech ex officio Professor David Lambert, Dean (Research), Sci, Env, Eng & Tech ex officio Professor Sue Berners-Price, Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School ex officio Academic Staff Members Dr Susanna Chamberlain (Arts, Education and Law) Until 31 December 2013 Dr Sara Davies (Business) Until 31 December 2013 Associate Professor Reza Monem (Business) Until 31 December 2013 Associate Professor Saras Henderson (Health) Until 31 December 2013 Associate Professor Ray Tedman (Sci, Env, Eng and Tech) Until 31 December 2013 Dr Caryl Bosman (Sci, Env, Eng and Tech) Until 31 December 2013 Associate Professor Joan Vaccaro (Sci, Env, Eng and Tech) Until 31 December 2013 Dr Peter Ross (GBS) Until 31 December 2014 Dr Herman Tse (GBS) Until 31 December 2014 Associate Professor Jeroen Kroon (HTH) Until 31 December 2014 Associate Professor Alejandro Lopez (SEET) Until 31 December 2014 Dr Rachel Dioso-Villa (AEL) Until 31 December 2014

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Associate Professor Janet Ransley (School of Criminology and Criminal Justice) ex officio Professor Donna Pendergast (School of Education and Professional Studies) ex officio Associate Professor Susan Forde (Acting) (School of Humanities) ex officio Professor Cliff Goddard (School of Languages and Linguistics) ex officio Professor William MacNeil (Griffith Law School) ex officio Professor Paul Cleveland (Director, Queensland College of Art) ex officio Associate Professor Don Lebler (Acting Director, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University) ex officio

Griffith Business School Professor Christine Smith (Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics) ex officio Professor Peter Jordan (Acting) (Department of Employment Relations & Human Resources) ex officio Professor Heidi Dahles (Department of International Business and Asian Studies) ex officio Professor Evan Douglas (Department of Marketing) ex officio Professor James Skinner (Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Mgt) ex officio Associate Professor Martin Griffiths (School of Government & International Relations) ex officio

Griffith Health Professor Ward Massey (School of Dentistry and Oral Health) ex officio Professor Patrick O’Leary (School of Human Services and Social Work) ex officio Professor Mark Forwood (School of Medical Science) ex officio Professor Simon Broadley (School of Medicine) ex officio Professor Elaine Duffy (School of Nursing and Midwifery) ex officio Professor Andrew Davey (School of Pharmacy) ex officio Professor Peter Milburn (School of Rehabilitation Sciences) ex officio Professor Paul Martin (School of Applied Psychology) ex officio Professor Ros Sorensen (School of Public Health) ex officio

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Coursework Postgraduate Student Vacant Until 31 December 2013 Higher Degree Research Candidate Mr Michael Ansong Until 31 December 2013 Undergraduate Students Ms Simone Maurer (AEL) Until 31 December 2013 Mr Kent Chambers (GBS) Until 31 December 2013 Mr Daniel Wilson (HTH) Until 31 December 2013 Mr Ethan Bowering (SEET) Until 31 December 2013

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GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

A meeting of the Academic Committee of the Griffith University Council will be held at 10.00am on Thursday 18 July in room 2.02/2.01 (Council Chamber), Bray Centre (N54), Nathan campus. A light lunch will be served at the conclusion of the meeting to provide networking opportunities.

Tasha Langham Secretary

AGENDA 1.0 APOLOGIES

Apologies can be recorded by telephoning Sandra Hunter on extension 57375, or by emailing

[email protected]. For catering purposes, please advise if you will be attending the lunch prior to the meeting and any dietary restrictions.

2.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the 3/2013 Academic Committee meeting have been circulated. To be taken as read and confirmed 3.0 MEMBERSHIP

3.1 The Academic Committee will wish to welcome:

− Professor Marcus Lane as Dean (Academic) Arts Education and Law; and − Professor Heidi Dahles as Head of Department, Department of the International

Business and Asian Studies. 3.2 The Academic Committee will wish to note:

− Associate Professor Jock Macleod will be Acting Dean (L&T) AEL while Professor Glenn Finger takes 6 months ASP leave;

− Associate Professor Susan Forde will be Acting Head, School of Humanities; − Mr Anton Gomez-Escolar, postgraduate coursework student representative, has

submitted his resignation effective immediately.

4.0 VICE CHANCELLOR’S REPORT

4.1 The Vice Chancellor’s report to the May meeting of University Council is attached.

4.2 As the Vice Chancellor will be absent from the meeting, there will be no verbal report.

5.0 BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Nil.

ORDERING OF THE AGENDA

At this point in the Agenda the Chair will:

• advise members about any matter on the Agenda not included in Section II, that members have requested 2 days prior to the meeting be so included.

• ask the Committee that matters on the Agenda in Sections III, and IV for ratification, approval, noting or acceptance of recommendations, be so accepted.


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SECTION I: STRATEGIC ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION AND DECISION

6.0 RESEARCH PLAN 2013 - 2017 6.1 Council’s December 2012 meeting approved the Strategic Plan 2013-2017, giving

expression to the Griffith 2020 agenda and its vision of Griffith as a ‘University of influence’. The Research Plan has been revised in light of the new Strategic Plan and the directions contained in Griffith 2020.

6.2 The Vision of Griffith University is to be one of the most influential universities in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. This vision will be achieved through delivery on our mission “to engage in outstanding scholarship that makes a major contribution to society and to produce ground breaking research”.

6.3 The capacity to meet this vision is heavily invested in the strength and quality of the

research fabric of the University, and the Research Plan 2013-2017 (attached) identifies the goals, targets and strategies through which we will deliver research of high standard and relevance.

6.4 The University now appears in the top 500 in all major rankings of the world’s

universities, is performing consistently as one the top ten Australian universities in publication outputs and is just outside the top ten in research income. ERA 2012 produced a national ranking (number of Fields of Research) at the broad classification level of 11th, but indicated a greater spread of quality at the finer level of research classification. Consolidating strengths while at the same time lifting the average quality of research across the whole research portfolio remain key themes of the Research Plan 2013-2017. In execution of the Plan, the University seeks to manage the fine balance between the need for long-term strategic planning and development, and the requirement to be responsive to the more proximate drivers of research assessment and accountability.

6.5 The University’s 2011-2013 Research Plan carried a key message: “research and

research training of the highest quality is an integral part of the character of all top universities, and Griffith is committed to supporting staff, students and stakeholders in achieving that outcome for the communities we serve”. This message remains a central commitment for Griffith University.

6.6 The Research Plan 2013-2017 has been discussed at a number of fora by the Griffith

community and will be considered at the August meeting of Council. 6.7 The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) will introduce this item.

Recommendation:

6.8 The Academic Committee is asked to consider the Research Plan 2013 – 2017 and

recommend the document to Council.

For discussion

7.0 ACADEMIC PLAN 2013 – 2017: TRANSFORMING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

7.1 Council’s December 2012 meeting approved the Strategic Plan 2013-2017, giving expression to the Griffith 2020 agenda and its vision of Griffith as a ‘University of influence’. The Academic Plan has been revised in light of the new Strategic Plan and the directions contained in Griffith 2020. The revised plan, Academic Plan 2013 – 2017: Transforming the Student Experience (attached), has been discussed at a number of fora by the Griffith community and will be considered at the August meeting of Council.




7.2 The Academic Plan 2013-2017 outlines the ways in which Griffith aims to transform the student experience, while paying particular attention to the quality of teaching, and to academic standards. The University’s students come from diverse backgrounds and we must ensure that we provide them with the support that they need in order to succeed. Our student success and retention strategy will be one of the most important elements of academic planning during this next phase. By making use of new approaches such as learning analytics in order to identify students who are at risk of academic difficulties or attrition, early intervention can be provided for learning assistance.

7.3 The Chair will introduce this item.

Recommendation:

7.4 The Academic Committee is asked to consider the Academic Plan 2013 – 2017: Transforming the Student Experience and recommend the document to Council.

For discussion

SECTION II: MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND DECISION

8.0 REVISIONS TO ASSESSMENT POLICY, GOVERNANCE OF ASSESSMENT AND

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS AND EXAMINATIONS TIMETABLING POLICY AND PROCEDURE 8.1 At its 3/2013 meeting (June), the Learning and Teaching Committee considered

amendments to the Governance of Assessment and Academic Achievement Standards (2013/0006509); the Assessment Policy (2013/0006524); and the Examinations Timetabling Policy and Procedures (2013/0006523).

8.2 The Learning and Teaching Committee (3/2013) endorsed the proposed revisions to:

• The Governance of Assessment & Academic Achievement Standards (2013/0006509) to align the approval authority for school-based deferred examinations with those specified in the Assessment Policy.

• The Assessment Policy (2013/0006524) to reflect the introduction of online assessment applications.

• The Examinations and Timetabling Policy (2013/0006523) to reflect a changed Business Process.

8.3 The Deputy Chair, Academic Committee will introduce this item. Recommendation:

8.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Learning and Teaching

Committee (3/2013), is asked to consider the proposed amendments to the Governance of Assessment and Academic Achievement Standards (2013/0006509); Assessment Policy (2013/0006524), and Examinations Timetabling Policy and Procedures (2013/0006523) for approval. For implementation in Semester 2, 2013.

For discussion

9.0 REVISIONS TO THE STUDENT CHARTER

9.1 At the 2/2013 meeting the University Assessment Committee considered a number of amendments to the Policy on Student Grievances and Appeals in response to the Ombudsman’s report and recommendations on Complaints Management. The Committee made a number of recommendations for further amendments and referred




the revised Policy on Student Grievances and Appeals to the Chair, University Appeals Committee for advice.

9.2 The University Assessment Committee (2/2013 Meeting) referred the Ombudsman’s

recommendation 21: which relates to the Student Charter, to the Learning and Teaching Committee for decision: • GU to amend the Policy to include a statement that:

The University is alert to the needs of vulnerable clients. People with particular needs are assisted – for example people who are in

any way disadvantaged by intellectual or physical disability, education, language ability or any other impairment.

9.3 The Learning and Teaching Committee (3/2013), in considering recommendation 21,

agreed that the Student Charter be amended to state both the University’s responsibilities in facilitating the resolution of complaints from students, especially those less likely to be empowered to make a complaint, and students’ responsibility in disclosing all information relevant to their studies at the University. In some cases the act of nondisclosure of a particular need for a student to successfully undertake their studies does not allow the University to make the necessary accommodations for the student. Recognising that a range of complaints arise out of the University not being alert to accommodations needing to be made for students to undertake their studies, Learning and Teaching Committee recommended that a link be provided in the Student Charter to a Griffith University Disclosure Form that is in development.

9.4 A copy of the revised Student Charter (2013/0006525) is attached.

9.5 The Deputy Chair, Academic Committee will introduce this item.

Recommendation:

9.6 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Learning and Teaching

Committee (3/2012), is asked to consider the proposed amendments to the Student Charter (2013/0006525) for approval.

For discussion

10.0 HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH POLICY

10.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Board of Graduate Research (1/2013, 2/2013 and 4/2013), is asked to consider the proposed revisions to the Higher Degree Research Policy (2013/0006268).

10.2 The changes relate to:

• Section 3.1 Qualifications for Candidature are proposed to explicitly state the standard required for the research component of a masters program in order to be eligible for admission.

• Section 3.2 Admission Procedures – PhD/MPhil has been revised to specify the

requirements for readmission to an HDR program.

• Sections 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 4.11 relating to candidature have been changed to reflect approval requirements for variations to candidature (based on the revised Schedule of Responsibilities

• Section 4.13 Review of Progress PhD/MPhil has been revised to integrate the

APR requirement with candidature milestones, with completion of confirmation, mid or early candidature milestone to be deemed as meeting the reporting requirement for that year.




• Section 5.1 Submission of Thesis – PhD MPhil has been amended to allow the Dean, GGRS to waive the minimum period of reenrolment where this is not required.

• Section 5.2.1 Appointment of Examiners has been amended to ensure that

persons with a conflict of interest are not appointed as an examiner by including reference to the Conflict of Interest Guidelines.

• Section 5.3 The Examination has been revised to ensure that the confidentiality

of theses examinations is maintained by explicitly stating that any member of the examination panel must seek approval of the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School prior to entering into dialogue with any other member of the examination panel.

10.3 The Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School will introduce this item.

Recommendation: 10.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Board of Graduate

Research (1/2013, 2/2013 and 4/2013), is asked to approve the revisions to the Higher Degree Research Policy (2013/0006268).

For discussion

11.0 PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE POLICY REVISIONS

11.1 On the recommendation of the Board of Graduate Research (4/2013), the Academic Committee is asked to consider the proposed changes to the Professional Doctorate Policy (2013/0006269).

11.2 The changes relate to:

• Sections 5.2.8, 5.2.9, 5.2.10, 5.2.11 relating to candidature have been changed to

reflect approval requirements for variations to candidature (based on the revised Schedule of Responsibilities

• Section 5.1.2 Admission Procedures has been revised to specify the

requirements for readmission to an HDR program. • Section 5.3.2 Appointment of Examiners has been amended to ensure that

persons with a conflict of interest are not appointed as an examiner by including reference to the Conflict of Interest Guidelines.

• Section 5.3.3 The Examination has been revised to ensure that the confidentiality

of theses examinations is maintained by explicitly stating that any member of the examination panel must seek approval of the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School prior to entering into dialogue with any other member of the examination panel.

11.3 The Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School will introduce this item. Recommendation:

11.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Board of Graduate

Research is asked to approve the revised Professional Doctorate Policy as described in document number 2013/0006269.

For discussion




12.0 REVISED ROLE STATEMENT – HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH CONVENOR

12.1 At the 2/2013 meeting, Professor Sue Berners-Price, Dean Griffith Graduate Research

School gave a presentation on the strategy to increase Higher Degree Research (HDR) student enrolments and completions.

12.2 A priority area identified under Research Culture – Strategy/Governance was to

formally recognise the importance of HDR Convenors. 12.3 The Board of Graduate Research (2/2013) considered a revised Role Statement

Higher Degree Research Convenor (2013/0006272) which has been amended to better reflect the role of the HDR Convenor.

12.4 The Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School will introduce this item. Recommendation:

12.5 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Board of Graduate

Research is asked to approve the revised Role Statement Higher Degree Research Convenor as described in document number 2013/0006272.

For acceptance of recommendation

13.0 STRATEGIC PLAN TARGETS – GOAL 5 TO ENHANCE OUR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE

ASIA-PACIFIC REGION

13.1 When Council approved the Strategic Plan 2013-2017, it was noted that goals and targets for Goal 5 – To Enhance our Engagement with the Asia-Pacific Region would be developed in response to recommendations arising from the Griffith in the Asian Century Review.

13.2 Attached for Academic Committee’s consideration are the proposed goals and targets

for Goal 5 of the Strategic Plan 2013-2017: Engagement with the Asia-Pacific region.

13.3 The Acting Vice Chancellor will introduce this item

Recommendation:

13.4 The Academic Committee is asked to consider the proposed goals and targets for Goal 5 of the Strategic Plan 2013-2017: Engagement with the Asia-Pacific region and recommend the goals and targets to Council.


14.0 REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, SPORT AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT 14.1 The purpose of academic reviews is to improve the academic planning and

performance of the academic area and their constituent elements through a continuing cycle of self-assessment, benchmarking, critical reflection, forward planning and internal/external peer review. In accordance with University policy, Executive Group prepares an annual timetable for academic reviews each preceding year.

14.2 The Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management was reviewed during 16 to

18 April 2013. An independent review committee, comprising three committee members external to the University and one committee member internal to Griffith University reviewed the Department.

14.3 The Review was conducted in accordance with the University Reviews Policy

(2012/0010754) and University Review Guidelines (2010/0012003).




14.4 The Report of the Committee Reviewing the Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management (2013/0004007) and the Review of the Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management Implementation Plan (2013/0004008), prepared in consultation by the Pro Vice Chancellor (Griffith Business School) and Head, Department of Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management are attached. The Executive Group, at its meeting on 9 July 2013, endorsed the Review Report and the Implementation Plan noting that the Implementation Plan would be revised to include a minor amendment requested at the meeting.

14.5 The Pro Vice Chancellor (Griffith Business School) will introduce this item. The

Deputy Head, Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management will introduce the Review Implementation Plan.

Recommendation:

14.6 The Academic Committee is invited to offer feedback on the issues raised in the

Report of the Committee Reviewing the Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management (2013/0004007) and the Review of the Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management Implementation Plan (2013/0004008). Academic Committee is asked to recommend the documentation to Council.

For discussion

15.0 REVIEW OF GRIFFITH INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

15.1 Council (2/2003) adopted a framework for regular, five-yearly, systematic, independent reviews across the University. A review of the current activity and future plans of the Griffith Institute for Higher Education was conducted by an independent review committee from 16 to 18 October 2012.

15.2 The May 2013 meeting of Academic Committee endorsed the following documents

and recommended them to Council: • Report of the Committee Reviewing the Griffith Institute for Higher Education

(2012/0011081); • Review of the Griffith Institute for Higher Education – Implementation Plan

(2013/0004006).

15.3 Recommendation 1 of the Report of the Committee Reviewing the Griffith Institution for Higher Education was that:

“The University should establish a new learning and teaching entity as the key mechanism for linking and leveraging currently successful activities in support of the Griffith 2020 plan and identifying and supporting action on emerging improvement priorities in the area.”

15.4 In accordance with this recommendation, it is proposed to disestablish the Griffith Institute for Higher Education and to establish the new entity ‘Centre for Transforming Learning and Teaching.’ A background paper Proposal to Disestablish the Griffith Institute for Higher Education and to Establish the Centre for Transforming Learning and Teaching is attached.

15.5 The Director, GIHE will introduce this item.

Recommendation: 15.6 The Academic Committee is asked to endorse the disestablishment of the Griffith

Institute for Higher Education and the establishment of the Centre for Transforming Learning and Teaching effective 6 August 2013, and forward to Council for approval.





16.0 CONSTITUTION OF THE RESEARCH COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF GRADUATE

RESEARCH

16.1 The Research Committee and the Board of Graduate Research were established in 2010 after a review of the Griffith Graduate School recommended that the responsibilities of the former Research and Postgraduate Studies Committee be shared between the two separate committees.

16.2 The 2010 Review of the Academic Committee by Emeritus Professor Andrew Lister

noted that the constitution of the Research Committee already follows the spirit of Recommendation 2 (That Academic Committee and its major subcommittees explicitly align their work with the University’s Strategic Plan and supporting documents by aligning the Committee’s work to the University’s Research Plan) by aligning the Committee’s work to the University’s Research Plan.

16.3 The Review suggested that as both committees evolve they pay appropriate attention

to the monitoring of outcomes against the University’s goals in research and postgraduate studies, as suggested in Recommendation 3 (That Academic Committee and its subcommittees more effectively discharge their assigned roles in quality assurance by paying more attention to the Review-Improve parts of the quality cycle). This role appears explicitly in the constitution of the Research Committee (Function & ii(e)), but not in that of the Board of Graduate Research.

16.4 In light of AQF and TEQSA, it is essential that the University pays attention to the

Review-Improve parts of the quality cycle for degrees such as the MPhil and DPhil. It is proposed that the Constitution for the Board of Graduate Research be revised to include this function.

16.5 A revised constitution for the Board of Graduate Studies (2013/0006723) is attached

for the reference of members. 16.6 The Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School will introduce this item. Recommendation: 16.7 The Academic Committee is asked to approve the revised constitution for the Board of

Graduate Research, as described in document number 2013/0006723.


17.0 CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT 17.1 The Chair will report on matters of interest that have arisen since the previous

meeting. For noting

SECTION III: MATTERS REQUIRING RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE ACTION

Nil




SECTION IV: MATTERS FOR NOTING AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, ACCEPTANCE OF RECOMMENDATIONS

ITEMS FROM PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF GRADUATE RESEARCH

TABLE OF CONTENTS: PROGRAM SUBMISSIONS FOR RESOLUTION OR NOTING New Programs Item 18.0 CCJ NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0005340) 1403 Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Psychology Item 19.0 QCGU NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005333) 1404 Bachelor of Musical Theatre Item 20.0 HSV NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0007071) Master of Rehabilitation Counselling Item 21.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE/NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0005541) 3047, 3048 Graduate Certificate in Business Management 5158, 5159 Master of Business Administration Item 22.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE/NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0007061) 3068, 3069 Graduate Certificate in Marketing 5226, 5228 Master of Marketing Item 23.0 GBS NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0007085) 4164 Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting (EXIT POINT ONLY) 5584, 5585 Master of Accounting 5582 Master of Professional Accounting Item 24.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE/NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0007060) 3229 Graduate Certificate in Supply Network Management 4159 Graduate Diploma of Supply Network Management (EXIT POINT ONLY) 5577 Master of Supply Network Management Program Changes Item 25.0 EDN MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005337) 1340 Bachelor of Arts in Education Item 26.0 ENG MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0006028 & 2013/0006029) 1310, 1311 Bachelor of Engineering 1320 Bachelor of Engineering with Advanced Studies Item 27.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005540) 1289/1290 Bachelor of Business (Hotel, Tourism, Event, Real Estate and Property, Sport) 1307/1308 Griffith Business School Double Degree Program 1314 Bachelor of Business (Hong Kong) Item 28.0 CCJ MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005311) 3152 Graduate Certificate in Criminology and Criminal Justice 5189 Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice 5191 Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice with Honours 3154 Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health 5416 Master of Forensic Mental Health Item 29.0 ENV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0006021) 5558 Master of Architecture Item 30.0 HSV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0007053) 5169 Master of Human Services 5171 Master of Human Services with Honours Program Withdrawals Item 31.0 HSV PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2013/0005794) 5509 Master of Mental Health Practice with Honours Item 32.0 RHS PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2013/0005808) 5271 Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy with Honours




18.0 CCJ NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0005340) 1403 BACHELOR OF CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE/BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

18.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (6 June

2013), is asked to consider the proposal to establish the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Psychology, as detailed in 2013/0005340, for introduction in semester 1 2014.

18.2 The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) approved the introduction of the Bachelor of

Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Psychology and the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice programs at the Gold Coast campus from 2014 as part of the Arts, Education and Law Group’s Program Profile Planning process in December 2012.

18.3 The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice proposes to extend the offer of these

programs to the Gold Coast campus to address the growing demand for the double degree program in the Gold Coast region and to establish itself as the South East Queensland University of Choice for criminology studies. The Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice was extended to a Gold Coast offering in 2012. The Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice are all currently offered as stand-alone programs on the Gold Coast campus. However development of the latter program is dependent upon the outcome of the review of the Law degrees.

18.4 There are no changes to the content of the current offerings of the Bachelor of

Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Psychology programs offered at Mt Gravatt/Nathan.

Recommendation:


2013), is asked to approve the proposal to establish the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Psychology, as detailed in 2013/0005340, for introduction in semester 1 2014.

For approval 19.0 QCGU NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005333)

1404 BACHELOR OF MUSICAL THEATRE

19.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (6 June 2013), is asked to consider the proposal to establish the Bachelor of Musical Theatre, as detailed in 2013/0005333, for introduction in Semester 2, 2013 or Semester 1, 2014.

19.2 The Queensland Conservatorium seeks to establish this stand-alone degree to enable

students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Music (Musical Theatre major) to be offered the opportunity to transfer to the new program and graduate with the qualification Bachelor of Musical Theatre; the structure and requirements for this new program are the same as those required for the existing exit award, Bachelor of Music (Musical Theatre), from the Bachelor of Music. Creating this new degree in semester 2 will enable students completing their studies at the end of 2013 to receive this award.

19.3 The current Bachelor of Music program is a four year program with an optional exit

point at the end of three years. Those students completing the fourth year graduate with named award majors such as Bachelor of Music in Composition, Bachelor of Music in Performance, and a variety of other options. Musical Theatre students have no option to continue because there is no fourth year in their program, and they have




the opportunity to exit the Bachelor of Music and graduate with a Bachelor of Music (Musical Theatre) under current arrangements.

19.4 This proposal is the first of a sequence of responses to these new regulatory demands

of the AQF. Other changes to the Bachelor of Music program will follow, including the removal of the embedded Honours program, with Honours students undertaking the currently available one year end on Bachelor of Music with Honours program after graduating with the three year Bachelor of Music, and the offering of four year Bachelor of Music in Performance or Bachelor of Music in Composition programs, replacing the current four year award majors qualifications.

Recommendation:


2013), is asked to approve the proposal to establish the Bachelor of Musical Theatre, as detailed in 2013/0005333, for introduction in Semester 2, 2013 or Semester 1, 2014.

For approval 20.0 HSV NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0007071)

MASTER OF REHABILITATION COUNSELLING

20.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (6 June 2013), is asked to considered the proposal to establish the Master of Rehabilitation Counselling (5578), as detailed in 2013/0007071, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

20.2 Currently the School of Human Services and Social Work offers a Master of Human

Services/ Master of Human Services with Honours (5169/5171) with five majors, including Rehabilitation Counselling. After approval of this program proposal, the Rehabilitation Counselling major will be withdrawn from the Master of Human Services/Master of Human Services with Honours programs as from 1/2014, and these programs will be redeveloped for AQF compliance with the remaining four majors. The School also offered the Bachelor of Human Services/Master of Rehabilitation Counselling double degree (1345), which was withdrawn from offer in semester 1/2013 due to low enrolment numbers.

20.3 This Master of Rehabilitation Counselling will be an entry level qualification for the

Australian Rehabilitation Counselling profession and it is expected the program will be eligible for Commonwealth Supported Places. (The Rehabilitation Counselling major for the Master of Human Services was approved by the Australian Government for student income support payments).

20.4 The School proposes two pathways into the program with students required to

complete 120CP and 80CP respectively according to their prior study, with the latter cohort provided advanced standing into the program: - Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in allied health or human

services cognate fields such as vocational rehabilitation, psychology, exercise science, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, human services, social work, industrial relations, human resource management, and occupational health and safety; OR students who have completed a Level 8 or above (e.g., Bachelor with Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) in a different discipline area;

- Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Case Management at Griffith University or another Level 8 cognate qualification in allied health or human services cognate fields such as vocational rehabilitation, psychology, exercise science, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, human services, social work, industrial relations, human resource management, and occupational health and safety.




20.5 To be eligible for the award of Master of Rehabilitation Counselling (MRehabCounsel), a student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 80 credit points for core courses, including 10 credit points for the field

placement; and - gain 10 credit points for 7007HSV Independent Study I and 30 credit points for

listed electives; or - gain 40 credit points for the dissertation component

20.6 To be eligible for the award of Master of Rehabilitation Counselling (MRehabCounsel),

a student in the Advanced Standing strand must attain 120 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 40 credit points of advanced standing for a completed Level 8 qualification

in an appropriate allied health field; and - gain 80 credit points for core courses.

Recommendation:

20.7 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Programs Committee (6

June 2013), is asked to approve the proposal to establish the Master of Rehabilitation Counselling (5578), as detailed in 2013/0007071, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

For approval 21.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE/NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0005541)

3047, 3048 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 5158, 5159 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


2013), is asked to consider the proposal to offer the Graduate Certificate in Business Management (3047, 3048) and the Master of Business Management (5158, 5159) as fully online programs, as detailed in 2013/0005541, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

21.2 The Master of Business Administration (and embedded Graduate Certificate) will be

offered online in Semester 1, 2014 as part of the launch of the Griffith Online strategy. This program is currently offered in on campus mode at South Bank and Gold Coast.

21.3 The purpose of this proposal is twofold:

- To offer the Graduate Certificate/Master of Business Administration online. - Revise this program suite to ensure compliance with the requirements of the

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). 21.4 The Master of Business Administration (and embedded Graduate Certificate) will be

offered online in Semester 1 2014. In line with the requirements of Griffith Online, this program will be offered over three semesters and will provide students the opportunity to complete in one year. This program is currently offered in on campus mode at South Bank and Gold Coast. The Master of Business Administration will be delivered in dual mode in 2014 i.e. concurrent online and face-to-face delivery.

21.5 The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program suite has been revised to

comply with AQF requirements for new students commencing from 2014; a description of these changes is contained on pages 4-6 of the proposal. The program learning outcomes for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and the Master of Business Administration have been mapped to the respective AQF Level 8 and 9 descriptors, as contained in Appendix 1.

21.6 There are no changes to the admission requirements for the Graduate Certificate and

Master of Business Administration. Pages 6-7 of the proposal describe the current and revised articulation or specific credit arrangements for students having completed other GBS programs, which are also described in section 10.10 on page 14.




21.7 The 160CP Master of Business Administration (Advanced) which includes an Honours

stream and award specialisations, will be withdrawn as it is not AQF compliant. Recommendation:


2013), is asked to approve the Graduate Certificate in Business Management (3047, 3048) and the Master of Business Management (5158, 5159) being offered as fully online programs, as detailed in 2013/0005541, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.


3068, 3069 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MARKETING 5226, 5228 MASTER OF MARKETING


2013), is asked to consider the proposal to offer the Graduate Certificate Marketing (3068, 3069) and the Master of Marketing (5226, 5228) as fully online programs, as detailed in 2013/0007061, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

22.2 The Griffith Business School proposes to offer the Graduate Certificate/Master of

Marketing online, effective Semester 1, 2014, as part of the launch of the Griffith Online strategy. They are currently offered in on campus mode at Nathan and Gold Coast.

22.3 The Master of Marketing is an 80CP program comprising 40CP core and 40CP

electives; the Graduate Certificate comprises 40CP. There are no changes to the degree or admission requirements as a result of this change. Courses will be offered in both on campus and online mode. The same curriculum will be studied by all students, regardless of their study mode. Students will be able to take the program online, on campus or by combining modes to suit their needs. The online courses will also be available to students enrolled in the Gold Coast programs.

22.4 Offering the programs online will provide opportunities to expand the GBS program

offerings nationally and internationally. This will include some programs not currently available to international students studying in Australia.

Recommendation:


2013), is asked to approve the proposal to establish the Graduate Certificate in Supply Network Management (3229), the Graduate Diploma of Supply Network Management (4159, exit point only) and the Master of Supply Network Management (5577) being offered as fully online programs, as detailed in 2013/0007061, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

For approval 23.0 GBS NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0007085)

4164 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING (EXIT POINT ONLY) 5584, 5585 MASTER OF ACCOUNTING 5582 MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING


2013), is asked to considered the proposal to establish the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting (4164), the Master of Accounting (5584, 5585) and the Master of Professional Accounting (5582), as detailed in 2013/0007085, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.




23.2 The Griffith Business School currently offers a 1.5 year Master of Commerce which

includes specialisations in Accounting, Applied Finance, Accounting and Finance and Financial Planning. It is proposed to withdraw the accounting specialisation from this program and offer this separately as a 120CP Master of Accounting (CPA) at both the Nathan/South Bank and Gold Coast campuses and a 180CP Master of Professional Accounting (CPA) at the Nathan campus.

23.3 The 120CP Master of Accounting will be offered to students who are eligible for

Associate membership with CPA Australia; students will have already completed an undergraduate/postgraduate accounting program accredited by CPA Australia. This program will comprise six courses supporting the Professional Level of the CPA Program plus six postgraduate commerce and management courses.

23.4 The 180CP Master of Professional Accounting will be offered to students without a

prior degree in accounting. This program will comprise: - 120CP of courses required for Associate membership with CPA Australia, and - 60CP of courses supporting the CPA Program Professional Level studies.

23.5 Students completing either program will satisfy the educational requirements for CPA

membership and will be eligible for full membership with CPA upon completion of three years mentored work experience.

23.6 There will be an exit point from the Master of Professional Accounting for students

who wish to exit early having completed the requirements for Associate membership only. These students will graduate with a 120CP Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting.

Recommendation:


2013) is asked to approve the proposal to establish the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting (4164), the Master of Accounting (5584, 5585) and the Master of Professional Accounting (5582), as detailed in 2013/0007085, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.


3229 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SUPPLY NETWORK MANAGEMENT 4159 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF SUPPLY NETWORK MANAGEMENT (EXIT POINT ONLY) 5577 MASTER OF SUPPLY NETWORK MANAGEMENT


2013), is asked to consider the proposal to establish the Graduate Certificate in Supply Network Management (3229), the Graduate Diploma of Supply Network Management (4159, exit point only) and the Master of Supply Network Management (5577) as fully online programs, as detailed in 2013/0007060, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

24.2 The Master of Supply Network Management will be offered online in Semester 1 2014

to coincide with the launch of the Griffith Online strategy. This program is currently offered in on campus mode at Southbank with some courses being offered in on-line mode, and at Gold Coast campus.

24.3 The design of this program is intended to give students maximum flexibility in

completing their program therefore each course will be offered in dual on campus and online modes. There are no changes to the admission or degree requirements. All students will study the same curriculum.




Recommendation:

24.4 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (6 June 2013), is asked to approve the proposal to establish the Graduate Certificate in Supply Network Management (3229), the Graduate Diploma of Supply Network Management (4159, exit point only) and the Master of Supply Network Management (5577) being offered as fully online programs, as detailed in 2013/0007060, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

For approval 25.0 EDN MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005337)

1340 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION

25.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (6 June 2013), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Arts in Education 1340), as detailed in 2013/0005337, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

25.2 This degree was introduced in 2008 as a result of a MOU agreement between Beijing

Normal University and Griffith University. It aims to prepare students to practice as English teachers in The Peoples’ Republic of China. It is structured as a 2+2 program that will allow suitably qualified students from Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai [BNU(Z)] to undertake the first two years of their Bachelor of Arts degree at BNU(Z) and articulate into the Bachelor of Arts in Education at Griffith with 160CP of advanced standing. The credit to be awarded has been approved by the University’s Credit Transfer Officer.

25.3 The proposed changes remove the three study pathways previously offered and

provide one structure with elective choices. 25.4 Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Education (BNU) will not have met the

requirements of the Queensland College of Teachers to teach in Queensland. However they will be eligible to apply to practice as teachers in The People’s Republic of China.

Recommendation:


2013), is asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Arts in Education 1340), as detailed in 2013/0005337, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

For approval 26.0 ENG MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0006028 & 2013/0006029)

1310, 1311 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING 1320 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH ADVANCED STUDIES


2013), is asked to consider the proposals for changes to the Bachelor of Engineering (1310, 1311) and the Bachelor of Engineering with Advanced Studies (1320), as detailed in 2013/0006028 and 2013/0006029, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

26.2 The School of Engineering proposes to change the titles of new award majors being

offered for the first time in 2014 as follows: - In 1310 B Engineering and 1320 B Engineering Advanced Studies (NA) – Sport

and Biomedical Engineering be changed to Electronic and Biomedical Engineering

- In 1311 B Engineering and 1320 B Engineering Advanced Studies (GC) – Sustainable Energy Systems be changed to Electronic and Energy Engineering




26.3 A rationale for these new titles is provided in both proposals. The new naming of the award major will apply to students commencing the program in 2014. The arrangements for transition of students to the AQF compliant Bachelor of Engineering programs from 2015 will be addressed in the major change proposal forwarded later in 2013.

Recommendation:


2013), is asked to recommend to Academic Committee the proposals for changes to the Bachelor of Engineering (1310, 1311) and the Bachelor of Engineering with Advanced Studies (1320), as detailed in 2013/0006028 and 2013/0006029, for introduction in Semester 1, 2014.

For approval 27.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005540)

1289/1290 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HOTEL, TOURISM, EVENT, REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY, SPORT) 1307/1308 GRIFFITH BUSINESS SCHOOL DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAM 1314 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONG KONG)

27.1 The Academic Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Chair Programs

Committee (16 June 2013), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Business (Hotel, Tourism, Event, Real Estate and Property, Sport) (1289, 1290), the Griffith Business School Double Degrees (1307, 1308) and the Bachelor of Business (Hong Kong) (1314), as contained in 2013/0005540, for implementation in Semester 2, 2013.

27.2 Students enrolled in these programs have previously been required to complete one

of two Work Integrated Learning (WIL) courses as part of their degree requirements; either 2212HSL Work Integrated Learning Practicum (a timetabled and assessed 10CP course) or 2319HSL Industry Experience to complete 250 hours of industry experience (a 0CP course).

27.3 The Griffith Business School proposes to amend the degree requirements by

removing the compulsory Work Integrated Learning (WIL) requirement for new students from Semester 2, 2013; this change applies for the following majors: - Event Management - Hotel Management - International Tourism and Hotel Management - Real Estate and Property Development - Sport Management - Sustainable Tourism Management

27.4 The 2319HSL Industry Experience course will be withdrawn from 2014 and 2212HSL

Work Integrated Learning Practicum will remain on offer for all students as an elective course.

27.5 The following transition arrangements will be implemented for students who

commenced prior to Semester 2, 2013:

Continuing students graduating at the end of 2013

- These students will be expected to meet the degree requirement with the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component.

- These students will receive the existing WIL statement on their Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS), recognising the mandatory requirement.




Continuing students who graduate after 2013

- These students will not be expected to meet the degree requirement with the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component.

- Those students who wish to complete some or all of the industry requirement will be advised to enrol in the 0CP course 2319HSL in Semester 2 2013 and will be required to provide documentary evidence, to an administrative officer in the Business School, identifying the number of industry hours completed up to the end of 2013. Students who have completed greater than 50 hours will have this acknowledged on their Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS); this will be acknowledged in blocks of 50, for example between 50 and 100; 101 and 150; etc.

- Students who have completed the 10CP course 2212HSL prior to 2014 will receive recognition on their Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS).

Recommendation: 27.6 The Academic Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Chair Programs

Committee (16 June 2013) is asked to approve the changes to the Bachelor of Business (Hotel, Tourism, Event, Real Estate and Property, Sport) (1289, 1290), the Griffith Business School Double Degrees (1307, 1308) and the Bachelor of Business (Hong Kong) (1314), as contained in 2013/0005540, for implementation in Semester 2, 2013.

For approval

28.0 CCJ MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005311)

3152 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE 5189 MASTER OF CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE 5191 MASTER OF CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE WITH HONOURS 3154 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH 5416 MASTER OF FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH

28.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 May

2013), is asked to considered the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3152); Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice (5189); Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice with Honours (5191); Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health (3154); Master of Forensic Mental Health (5416) and the equivalent OUA programs, as detailed in 2013/0005311, for implementation in Semester 2, 2013.

28.2 The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice proposes to:

- Reduce the credit points (from 20CP to 10CP) for 7005CCJ and MCCJ7005 Contemporary Perspectives on Crime and change these course codes to 7040CCJ and MCCJ7040 respectively in programs 3152, 5189, 5191 and OUA equivalents (with the prefix MCCJ).

- Rename 7030CCJ and MCCJ7030 from Rehabilitating Offenders to Interventions with Offenders in programs 3152, 5189, 5191 and OUA equivalents.

- Introduce 7041CCJ and MCCJ7041 Interventions and Recovery in Forensic Mental Health to replace 8926NRS Interventions and Recovery in Forensic Mental Health in programs 3154, 5416 and OUA equivalents (with the prefix MCCJ).

28.3 The proposed changes result in changes to degree requirements. To be eligible for

the award of Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice (MCCJ), a student enrolling directly into the Masters program must acquire 80 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 30 20 credit points for the core courses




- gain 50 60 credit points for the elective courses

28.4 The Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) and Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) have both agreed to the load shift for the replacement of 8926NRS Interventions and Recovery in Forensic Mental Health.

Recommendation:


2013), is asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3152); Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice (5189); Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice with Honours (5191); Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health (3154); Master of Forensic Mental Health (5416) and the equivalent OUA programs, as detailed in 2013/0005311, for implementation in Semester 2, 2013.

For approval 29.0 ENV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0006021)

5558 MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE

29.1 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 May 2013), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Master of Architecture (5558), as detailed in 2013/0006021, for implementation in Semester 2, 2013.

29.2 The Griffith School of Environment proposes to introduce a mid-year entry to the Master of Architecture which can be managed through the existing program structure.

29.3 The School also proposes the following course changes to facilitate the completion of

the research component in the second year of the program: - Rename 7701ENV from Architecture Design to Architecture Research Project 1

and increase its weighting from 20CP to 30CP from Semester 1, 2014. - Rename 7702ENV from Architecture Research Project to Architecture Research

Project 2 and revise its weighting from 40CP to 30CP from Semester 1, 2014. - Relocate 7704ENV Advanced Environmental Studies from Semester 1 to

Semester 2 from Semester 2, 2014.

29.4 These course changes will affect the degree requirements (for students who commenced in Semester 1, 2013) as follows: - Reduce the prescribed courses from 110CP to 90CP. - Increase the Architecture Research Project courses from 40CP to 60CP.

29.5 There will be no disadvantage to students who commenced in Semester 1, 2013 as

the course changes involve Year 2 courses and the first enrolments in the revised courses will be in 2014.

Recommendation:


2013) is asked to approve the proposed changes to the Master of Architecture (5558), as detailed in 2013/0006021, for implementation in Semester 2, 2013.

For approval

30.0 HSV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0007053) 5169 MASTER OF HUMAN SERVICES 5171 MASTER OF HUMAN SERVICES WITH HONOURS


2013), is asked to considered the proposal for changes to the Master of Human




Services (5169) and Master of Human Services with Honours (5171), as detailed in 2013/0007053, for implementation in Semester 1, 2014.

30.2 The School of Human Services and Social Work proposes to reinstate the Orientation

and Mobility major (for Domestic students only) in the Master of Human Services and withdraw this major from the Master of Human Services with Honours. Student Administration has recently reported several enquiries from potential students and the School plans to capitalise on the renewed interest in the field.

30.3 These postgraduate Human Services programs are not Australian Qualifications

Framework (AQF) compliant and this will be addressed in a future proposal. Recommendation:


2013) (2 May 2013), is asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Master of Human Services (5169) and Master of Human Services with Honours (5171), as detailed in 2013/0007053, for implementation in Semester 1, 2014.

For approval

31.0 HSV PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2013/0005794) 5509 MASTER OF MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE WITH HONOURS


2013), is asked to consider the proposal to withdraw the Master of Mental Health Practice with Honours (5509), as detailed in 2013/0005794, for immediate implementation.

31.2 The School of Human Services and Social Work proposes to withdraw the Master of

Mental Health Practice with Honours as there have been no enrolments in this program since its introduction in 2009. With the restructure of the Master of Mental Health Practice to meet AQF requirements a significant research component will be offered through the Masters program.

Recommendation:


2013), is asked to approve the proposal to withdraw the Master of Mental Health Practice with Honours (5509), as detailed in 2013/0005794, for immediate implementation.

For approval

32.0 RHS PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2013/0005808) 5271 MASTER OF MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY WITH HONOURS


2013), is asked to considered the proposal to withdraw the Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy with Honours (5271), as detailed in 2013/0005808, for immediate implementation.

32.2 No students have been admitted to this program and since it is not AQF compliant the

School of Rehabilitation Sciences proposes to withdraw it immediately. Recommendation:


2013), is asked to approve the proposal to withdraw the Master of Musculoskeletal




and Sports Physiotherapy with Honours (5271), as detailed in 2013/0005808, for immediate implementation.

For approval

33.0 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADMISSION PATHWAYS – PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (ACADEMIC)

33.1 In November 2011 Academic Committee resolved to:

Approve the use of the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic and the following admission scores for the purpose of assessing English language admission requirements from Semester 2, 2012 for all programs other than those listed as exempt. - IELTS 6.0 set at PTE 54 (Pearson recommended in the range of 50-57) - IELTS 6.5 set at PTE 61 (Pearson recommended in the range of 58-65) - IELTS 7.0 set at PTE 68 (Pearson recommended in the range of 65-73).

33.2 In October 2012, the Senior Admissions Manager sought approval of PTE sub-scores

that are equivalent to Griffith’s established IELTS scores and sub-score levels as follows: - IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each subtest) map to:

PTE (Academic) 54 overall (minimum 46 in all Communicative Skills) - IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each subtest) map to:

PTE (Academic) 61 overall (minimum 54 in all Communicative Skills) - IELTS 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each subtest) was mapped to:

PTE (Academic) 68 overall (minimum 60 in all Communicative Skills)

33.3 At its October 2012 meeting Programs Committee commented and/or noted: - Concern was expressed that a number of Universities listed in the UAC schedule

appear to set higher PTE standards than Griffith across the 3 levels stated above, namely ANU, Macquarie, Southern Cross, University of Canberra, UNSW, Newcastle, Wollongong. Others appear to be comparable with Griffith’s proposed levels, namely ACU, Charles Sturt, and the University of Sydney. UWS doesn’t recognise PTE at all and UNE indicates “under review”. CQU sets lower standards than Griffith.

- It was agreed to refer this item back to the Internationalisation Advisory Committee for further consideration and advice back to Programs Committee.

33.4 Internationalisation Advisory Committee (IAC) considered this item at its 1/2013

meeting where it was noted that the PTE is relatively new test at Griffith and involves approximately 10 students. The IAC agreed to monitor the use of the PTE and to endorse the scores listed in the UAC schedule for Griffith University.

Recommendation:

33.5 The Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Programs Committee

(3/2013), is asked to approve the adoption of the Pearson Test of English (Academic) sub-scores as described in paragraph 33.2 above.

For approval

34.0 GRIFFITH LAW SCHOOL – 18 MONTH IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORT

34.1 In accordance with the University Reviews Policy, administrative elements are

required to report implementation progress 18 months post review. 34.2 The Review of the Griffith Law School [2011] 18 Month Progress Report

(2013/0004013) is attached for the consideration of Academic Committee.




Recommendation:

34.3 The Academic Committee is asked to recommend the Review of the Griffith Law

School [2011] 18 Month Progress Report (2013/0004013) to Council. For acceptance of recommendation

35.0 MID YEAR ADMISIONS ROUND REPORT

35.1 The report Outcomes of 2013 Mid-Year Domestic Undergraduate & Postgraduate

Admissions Rounds is attached. For noting

36.0 HIGHER EDUCATION STANDARDS PANEL COMMUNIQUE NUMBER 8 – MAY 2013

36.1 A copy of the Higher Education Standards Panel Communique Number 8 is attached. For information

37.0 TEQSA UPDATE - JULY 2013

37.1 A copy of the TEQSA Update for July 2013 is attached.

For information 38.0 REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE ACADEMIC COMMITTEE AND OTHER

COMMITTEES

38.1 The minutes and/or action sheets of the following Committees are attached for noting:

a) Board of Graduate Research (2/2013, 3/2013) b) Research Committee (3/2013) c) Internationalisation Advisory Committee (1/2013)

For noting 39.0 OTHER BUSINESS 40.0 2013 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES

40.1 The remaining meeting dates for 2013 appear below. Members will wish to note that meetings begin at 10.00am and are scheduled through until 1.00pm. A light lunch will be served directly after each meeting to provide an opportunity to network with other members.

5 September 14 November

N54_2.02 & 2.01 - Nathan N54_2.02 & 2.01 - Nathan

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