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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 2019 in the Council Chambers, Room 2.01 & 2.02, Leneen Forde Chancellery (G34), Gold Coast campus.

Apologies may be recorded by telephoning Erika Menezes on 373 57879.

MEMBERSHIP LIST

Name Term of Office

COMMITTEE CHAIR

Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor – Professor Debra Henly ex officio

Vice Chancellor and President – Professor Carolyn Evans ex officio Deputy Chair of the Committee – Professor Wendy Loughlin ex officio Deputy Vice Chancellor (Engagement) – Professor Martin Betts ex officio Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) – Professor Andrea Bishop ex officio Vice President (Corporate Services) – Mr Peter Bryant ex officio Vice President (Global) – Professor Sarah Todd ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor and Head, Logan campus – Ms Linda O’Brien ex officio Acting Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) – Professor Scott Harrison ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) – Professor David Grant ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) – Professor Sheena Reilly ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Sciences) – Professor Andrew Smith ex officio Academic Registrar – Ms Kathy Grgic ex officio Dean, Learning Futures – Professor Alf Lizzio ex officio Dean, Learning and Student Outcomes – Associate Professor Michelle Whitford ex officio Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School - Professor Sue Berners-Price ex officio Chair, University Appeals Committee - Associate Professor Kathryn Tonissen ex officio Director, Library and Learning Services – Ms Maureen Sullivan ex officio Committee Secretary - Mr Mark Fisher

Council

Dr Naveen Sharma Until 31 December 2019

Deans

Professor Susan Forde, Acting Dean (Academic), Arts, Education and Law ex officio Professor Gerry Docherty, Dean (Research), Arts, Education and Law ex officio Professor Rob Ellis, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Arts, Education and Law ex officio Professor Fabrizio Carmignani, Dean (Academic), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Andrew O’Neil, Dean (Research), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Ross Guest, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Analise O’Donovan, Dean (Academic), Griffith Health ex officio Professor Bonnie Barber, Dean (Research), Griffith Health ex officio Professor Nick Buys, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Health ex officio Professor Robert Sang, Dean (Academic), Griffith Sciences ex officio Professor Rebecca Ford, Dean (Research), Griffith Sciences ex officio Professor Fran Sheldon, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Sciences ex officio

Academic Staff Members

Dr Christine McDonald (AEL) Until 31 December 2019 Associate Professor Mohan Thite (GBS) Until 31 December 2019 Dr Lakal Dissabandara (HTH) Until 31 December 2019 Dr Benjamin Weeks (HTH) Until 31 December 2019 Dr Aysin Dedekorkut (SCG) Until 31 December 2019 Dr Amir Etemad Shahidi(SCG) Until 31 December 2019 Associate Professor Albert Gabric (SCG) Until 31 December 2019 Associate Professor Elisabeth Findlay (AEL) Until 31 December 2020 Associate Professor Leanne Wiseman (AEL) Until 31 December 2020 Professor Sara McGaughey (GBS) Until 31 December 2020 Associate Professor Margo Lane (HTH) Until 31 December 2020 Professor Joan Vaccaro (SCG) Until 31 December 2020

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Heads of School or Department and Directors Arts, Education and Law Group

Professor Michael Townsley (School of Criminology and Criminal Justice) ex officio Professor Donna Pendergast (School of Education and Professional Studies) ex officio Professor James Carson (School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science) ex officio Assoc Professor Therese Wilson (Griffith Law School) ex officio Professor Derrick Cherrie (Queensland College of Art) ex officio Professor Herman Van Eyken (Griffith Film School) ex officio Professor Gemma Carey (a/Director, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University) ex officio

Griffith Business School

Professor Mark Brimble (Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics) ex officio Professor Ruth McPhail (Department of Employment Relations & Human Resources) ex officio Professor Rosemary Stockdale (Department of Business Strategy and Innovation) ex officio Professor Scott Weaven (Department of Marketing) ex officio Professor Graham Cuskelly (Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management) ex officio Assoc Professor Robyn Hollander (School of Government and International Relations) ex officio

Griffith Health

Professor Elizabeth Cardell (a/Head, School, School of Allied Health Sciences) ex officio Professor David Neumann (School of Applied Psychology) ex officio Professor Robert Love (School of Dentistry and Oral Health) ex officio Professor Donna McAuliffe (School of Human Services and Social Work) ex officio Professor Mark Forwood (School of Medical Science) ex officio Professor David Ellwood (School of Medicine) ex officio Professor Debra Anderson (School of Nursing and Midwifery) ex officio Assoc Professor Shailendra Anoopkumar-Dukie (a/Head, School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology) ex officio

Griffith Sciences

Professor Sherif Mohamed (School of Engineering and Built Environment) ex officio Professor George Mellick (School of Environment and Science) ex officio Professor Bela Stantic (School of Information and Communication Technology) ex officio

Coursework Postgraduate Student

Ms Naseema Mustapha Until 31 December 2019 Higher Degree Research Candidate

Ms Vimbaishe Chibanga Until 31 December 2019 Undergraduate Students

Ms Kassidy-Rose McMahon (AEL) Until 31 December 2019 Ms Emma Medill (GBS) Until 31 December 2019 Ms Roshni Mathew (HTH) Until 31 December 2019 Mr Alex Johnston (SCG) Until 31 December 2019

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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 2019 in the Council Chambers, Room 2.01 & 2.02, Leneen Forde Chancellery (G34), Gold Coast campus.

Mark Fisher Secretary

AGENDA 1.0 APOLOGIES

Apologies can be recorded by telephone (ext: 57879), or by email: e.menezes@griffith.edu.au.

2.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

2.1 The approved minutes of the 1/2019 Academic Committee meeting have previously been circulated.

2.2 The following amendment has been made to the minutes (bold text - refer item 25.0, point 25.4, p. 15):

The Chair informed the Committee that the primary purpose at present was to ensure the University had the under-pinning pedagogy right before further implementation of the broader Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) occurred.

Recommendation

2.3 Academic Committee is asked to confirm the minutes of the 1/2019 Academic Committee meeting, including the amendment noted under 2.2, above.

To be taken as read and confirmed

3.0 DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

3.1 Members are required to identify any conflict of interest, including family or other personal relationship/s as outlined in the University policies on Conflict of Interest and Personal Relationships in the Workplace, which may exist in respect of any of the items on the agenda.

3.2 When an interest has been declared, the Chair may resolve that the member:

Leaves the meeting while the item of business is discussed; or

Participates in the discussion, but withdraw from the meeting before the vote and/or decision is taken; or

Stays, but does not participate in either the debate or vote/decision; or

Stays with full debating and voting/decision rights.

3.3 All declarations of interest will be recorded in the minutes, together with any ensuing action.

4.0 MEMBERSHIP

4.1 Academic Committee will wish to move a vote of thanks for the contribution of the following outgoing members throughout their term of office.

Membership Category Member

Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Ned Pankhurst Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) Professor Paul Mazerolle Dean, Academic (Arts, Education and Law) Professor Ruth Bereson Head, School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Professor Andrew Davey Acting Head, Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management

Professor Charles Arcodia

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4.2 Academic Committee will wish to welcome the following new members.

Membership Category Member

Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) Professor Andrea Bishop

Acting Pro Vice Chancellor (AEL Group) Professor Scott Harrison

Acting Dean, Academic (AEL Group) Professor Susan Forde

Acting Director, Queensland Conservatorium Professor Gemma Carey

Acting Head, School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Associate Professor Shailendra Anoopkumar-Dukie

Chair, University Appeals Committee Associate Professor Kathryn Tonissen

GBS Undergraduate Student Member Ms Emma Medill

SCG Undergraduate Student Member Mr Alex Johnston

5.0 VICE CHANCELLOR’S REPORT

5.1 The Vice Chancellor’s Reports to the University Council meetings in April and June 2019 are attached.

5.2 The Vice Chancellor will provide an oral report at the meeting.

For noting

6.0 BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Nil.

7.0 CHAIR’S REPORT 7.1 The Chair will provide an oral report at the meeting.

For noting

8.0 PRESENTATION – THE QUEENSLAND CONSERVATORIUM 8.1 The Acting Pro Vice Chancellor (AEL Group), Professor Scott Harrison, will present

the vision for research and education of the Queensland Conservatorium.

For discussion

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; and

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

SECTION I: STRATEGIC ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION AND DECISION

9.0 FEDERAL ELECTION OUTCOME & ON-GOING COMMONWEALTH REVIEWS

9.1 The outcome of the federal election in May has been characterised as one of stability in higher education ministerial portfolios following the return of the coalition government. The Minister for Education, Hon Dan Tehan MP, and the Minister for

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Industry, Science and Technology, Hon Karen Andrews MP will be continuing in their roles. Ms Andrews and Hon Stuart Robert MP are local Members in Cabinet positions.

9.2 The fiscally constrained higher education policy settings of the current government may

challenge the University concerning its future decision-making on student enrolment numbers in the context of reduced funding arrangements. The attached summary Federal Government Policy Status Update (2019/1002187) outlines potential implications for the University, particularly concerning the following:

Commonwealth Grant Scheme (CGS) – funding freeze on-going;

Higher Education Provider Category Standards (PCS) – review on-going;

Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for enabling, sub-bachelor and postgraduate coursework programs – review of distribution on-going;

Performance-based funding (PBF) Model – implementation expected;

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Standards review – proposals for increased VET and Tertiary-sector integration;

Draft Bill on Prohibiting Contract Cheating – review of for-profit providers (proposed reforms to legislation);

Higher Education Standards Panel (HESP) Report – Federal Government’s response to the report recommendations (including student retention); and

Research: implications of Federal Election Outcomes – review of quality, engagement and impact.

Recommendation 9.3 Academic Committee is asked to note the summary report Federal Government Policy

Status Update (2019/1002187).

For noting

10.0 GRIFFITH LEARNING AND TEACHING FRAMEWORK – PROGRAM AND COURSE DESIGN STANDARDS

10.1 At its 1/2019 meeting (14 March), Academic Committee endorsed the revised

Foundational Course Design Standards (2019/1002043), noting the context for dynamic transition outlined by the Griffith Learning and Teaching Framework, with an emphasis on embedding a Griffith education environment that is ‘student-centred and learning focussed’. Academic Committee also observed the eight evidence-informed principles for optimal conditions to facilitate student learning and the success of Griffith graduates.

10.2 At its 14 March meeting, Academic Committee was informed of the importance for the

University to ensure it had the under-pinning pedagogy right before further implementation of the broader Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The revised Foundational Course Design Standards (2019/1002043) represented stage one of this process, with Enhanced Course Design Standards to follow, along with Program Standards.

10.3 To complement the Course Design Standards enhancement and Program Design

Standards development, the overarching Griffith Learning and Teaching Framework has been refined. The ’Designing For Success’ Framework (2019/1002184) is attached, to inform and guide Academic Committee’s consideration and proposed endorsement of the following documents:

Undergraduate Program Design Principles, Standards and Exemplars (2019/1002180)); and

Course Design Principles, Standards and Exemplars (2019/1002181).

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10.4 The refined Griffith Learning and Teaching Framework (2019/1002184) conveys the emphasis on evidence-informed design development, and incorporates an overview of the Design Principles and Program and Course Design Standards (Appendices 1 & 2). In the context of strategic agendas, the document ‘provides the basis for both Course and Program Design Standards to inform the choice, design and alignment of learning outcomes, learning activities and assessment tasks, as well as our digital and physical learning environment.’

10.5 The Framework proposes four key mindsets as foundational to both student and staff success and to the effective implementation of the framework within Griffith degree programs:

Program and Lifecycle Mindset;

Collaborative Leadership Mindset;

Feedback and Evidence-informed Mindset; and

Design for Learning Mindset.

10.6 In its articulation of principle-informed program design, the Framework observes the challenge of balancing model coherence and model fidelity in the process of large-scale transformational change. The document affirms that: The University seeks to optimise both coherence and fidelity by endorsing a set of key design principles and for staff to be given the discretion to appropriately translate these in their local context. The eight educational principles proposed to inform a Griffith student-centred and learning-focused approach to education are:

Future-Capable Graduates;

Flexible Program Structure;

Partnership-Based Learning;

Engaging and Empowering Pedagogies;

Scholarly-Inspired Curriculum;

Locally and Globally Connected;

Learner-Enabling Design; and

Digitally-Enabled Learning.

10.7 The Overview of Design Principles (Appendix 1) further elaborates on these, and the Overview of Program and Course Design Standards (Appendix 2) serves to guide and assist practitioners in operationalising the Framework through integrated application of the Program and Course Design Standards. The Standards Overview is structured around the eight educational principles and provides supplementary second-tier supporting points and functional commentary to inform clear alignment in the process of transformative program and course design.

Undergraduate Program Design Principles, Standards and Exemplars

10.8 The consultation process undertaken to facilitate refining the draft Undergraduate Program Design Standards included the following advice:

… the University has developed an evidence-informed Learning and Teaching Framework designed to facilitate the learning and success of our students and graduates. This framework provides the basis for both Course and Program Design Standards to support staff in the process of reviewing and refreshing our learning environments.

10.9 The Undergraduate Program Design Principles, Standards and Exemplars document (2019/100180) is the outcome of the review process conducted following the consultation workshops, discussion sessions and analysis of feedback received from staff in learning and teaching leadership roles across the University. Participants included: Heads of School; Deputy Heads (Learning and Teaching); Program Directors; Learning and Teaching Consultants and Group Program Managers.

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Course Design Principles, Standards and Exemplars 10.10 The Course Design Principles, Standards and Exemplars document (2019/1002181)

is the outcome of extensive consultation, systematic review and an iterative development process (combining Foundational and Enhanced Course Design Standards). The document advises that: Course Standards provide student-centred benchmarks (the experience we want to provide for our students) for each learning and teaching principle. These are elaborated through descriptions of Exemplar Practices (activities that support each standard).

10.11 The documents (refer item 10.3, above) have been reviewed and endorsed by Learning

and Teaching Committee and Programs Committee, and more recently considered by the Program Strategy Board. The Board supported an increased emphasis on interdisciplinarity being added in the process of finalising the Framework and Program Design Standards.

10.12 Feedback from the broader consultation and review process included complementary

strategic activities nominated by participants as important in progressing to the transformative goals inherent in the principles and standards. Key points identified included the need to continue developing:

Postgraduate Program Principles and Standards;

‘student facing’ version of the framework and principles; and

user-friendly versions and tools (e.g., shorter summary documents, rubrics, etc.).

In conjunction with these considerations, Academic Committee is advised that other University policies and procedures, such as promotion, ASCD and workload, will need to be reviewed to ensure alignment with the Framework.

10.13 The Dean, Learning Futures will introduce this item.

Recommendations 10.14 Academic Committee is asked to endorse the following documents:

Griffith Learning and Teaching Framework (2019/1002184);

Undergraduate Program Design Principles, Standards and Exemplars (2019/1002180); and

Course Design Principles, Standards and Exemplars (2019/1002181).

For consideration and endorsement

SECTION II: MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND DECISION

11.0 REVIEW OF THE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY

11.1 The purpose of academic reviews is to improve the planning and performance of the administrative 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 divisional reviews each preceding year.

11.2 The School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology was reviewed during August 2018. An

independent review committee, comprising three committee members external to the University and one committee member internal to Griffith University reviewed the School.

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11.3 The Review was conducted in accordance with the University Reviews Policy (2016/0000215) and University Reviews Guidelines (2017/0000456). In addressing the terms of reference for the review, the Review Committee conducted an evaluation of the specific functions, current performance and future plans of the School.

11.4 The Report of the Committee Reviewing the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (2018/0002870) and The Response to the Report of the Committee Reviewing the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (2018/0002871), prepared in consultation by the Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) and the Head of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology are attached.

11.5 The Executive Group, at its 4/2019 meeting on 20 March 2019, endorsed the Review Report and Implementation Plan. The Implementation Plan includes proposals to:

refine and strengthen the School’s research strategy to more clearly articulate the quality and impact of research activities and the four (4) priority areas of: Neuropharmacology, Medicines access and optimal use, Oncology, and Infectious Disease;

systematically monitor graduate outcomes, in terms of employment and employability;

develop a targeted and comprehensive marketing strategy, centred on the flagship potential of the MPharm program; and

broaden and more clearly define aims and activities associated with external engagement, including an expansion of membership for the External Advisory Committee; and

fortify the leadership structure, management arrangements and staffing profile across the School.

11.6 The Pro Vice Chancellor (Health Group) will introduce this item.

Recommendation:

11.7 Academic Committee is invited to offer feedback on the issues raised in The Report of the Committee Reviewing the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (2018/0002870) and The Response to the Report of the Committee Reviewing the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (2018/0002871). Academic Committee is asked to recommend the documentation to Council.

For discussion and recommendation to Council

12.0 GRIFFITH PERSONAL STATEMENT – SUMMARY REPORT

12.1 The attached summary report on the Griffith Personal Statement Trimester 1, 2019 results is provided to inform and update Academic Committee on the positive outcomes achieved through this ‘alternative selection tool’. The covering introduction advises that: ‘The Griffith Personal Statement (GPS) is an alternative and stand-alone method of selection for admission, which has been developed between Griffith and QTAC to expand access to tertiary study for non-school leavers.’

12.2 Members may be interested to note that the GPS results for T1, 2019 indicate retention of the GPS cohort is higher than the average retention for the equivalent non-GPS cohort. The T1, 2019 rate of conversion (from Offer to Enrolled) is also higher for the GPS cohort, recording 79% conversion compared with 61% for ‘All Undergraduate’.

Recommendation

12.3 Academic Committee is asked to note the Griffith Personal Statement summary report.

For noting

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SECTION III: MATTERS REQUIRING RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE ACTION

Nil

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

13.0 STUDENT REVIEW AND APPEALS POLICY

13.1 The attached version of the Student Review and Appeals Policy (2019/1002162) includes content adjustments under tables 1, 2 & 3. The updates reflect revisions to re-order, clarify and consolidate information to align table sub-headings, entries and decision-maker details with corresponding system information accessed by students (Enterprise Case Management System - ‘drop-down’ menu selections). The amended entries cover: Enrolment and Graduation (Table 1); Admission (Academic Standing) and Credit for Prior Learning (Table 2); and Accommodation, Assessment, Scholarships and Student Assistance (Table 3).

13.2 Academic Committee is advised that the proposed changes include one substantive

revision. The updated entry under Credit for Prior Learning (Table 2) removes the provision to override the Course Convenor/Program Director decision (regarding the suitability of granting credit for a specific course). This was the only place in the whole Student Review and Appeal process where the Head of School was a decision-maker.

Recommendation

13.3 Academic Committee is asked to recommend to University Council the proposed changes to the Student Review and Appeals Policy (2019/1002162), for immediate effect.

For acceptance of recommendation to Council

14.0 STUDENT ADMINISTRATION POLICY

14.1 At its 1/2019 meeting (14 March), Academic Committee considered proposed revisions to the Student Administration Policy (2018/9005061), arising as a result of changed arrangements for the Pearson Alliance Programs. Subsequent to the meeting, further revisions associated with the approved updates were identified as necessary. Accordingly, the additional changes have been integrated in the attached version of the Student Administration Policy (2019/1002150), for Academic Committee’s consideration and proposed approval.

14.2 Members are advised that the additions cover the re-instatement and re-naming of

Schedule A; inclusion of clause 9.2(d) which references the re-instated Schedule A, revisions to sections 2 and 4 (as summarised below), and several minor edits.

Section 2 Definitions

Program Director - definition updated, consistent with revised Role Statement.

Exceptional circumstances - definition included (content moved forward from sub-section 7.1).

Section 4 Mailing Address, Communication Between the Student and the University

Content removed, with the exception of the last sentence, referencing the Student

Communication Policy.

Recommendation

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14.3 Academic Committee is asked to approve the revised Student Administration Policy

(2019/1002150), with immediate effect.

For acceptance of recommendation

15.0 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS ADMISSION POLICY

15.1 The attached version of the Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy (2019/1002176) includes the following content update (underlined text) within sub-section 3.6 Minimum Age for Admission:

… or completed an AQF Diploma Certificate 3 or higher and all admission requisites (refer (section 3.9). Domestic applicants who are less than 16 years at the time that they would commence their studies at the University are not normally accepted, unless they are an exceptional case as specified in 3.8. require their admission to be approved by the Academic Registrar, on the recommendation of the Dean or Director.

15.2 Academic Committee is advised that, additionally, the following new sub-sections have

been inserted: 3.7.6 Elite Athlete Support Policy and 4.1.4 Quota Managed Programs; and sub-section 3.8 Exceptional cases has also been amended, consistent with the revisions to sub-section 3.6 (noted above).

Recommendation

15.3 Academic Committee is asked to approve the proposed changes to the Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy (2019/1002176), effective for implementation in Trimester 3 2019.

For acceptance of recommendation

16.0 PROGRAM APPROVAL AND REVIEW

16.1 The attached version of the Program Approval and Review (2019/1002177) policy document includes updates reflecting the establishment of the Program Strategy Board and its role: advising the Executive Group on the strategic management and financial viability of the University’s program portfolio (refer Section 3 – Responsibilities, p. 2).

Recommendation

16.2 Academic Committee is asked to approve the proposed changes to the Program Approval and Review (2019/1002177) policy document, with immediate effect.

For acceptance of recommendation

17.0 ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS

17.1 The attached version of the Academic Transcripts (2019/1002164) policy document includes an update of content to address circumstances where a pass is not achieved for a research thesis (refer entries added under Section 11 & Appendix A).

Recommendation

17.2 Academic Committee is asked to approve the proposed changes to the Academic Transcripts (2019/1002164) policy document, with immediate effect.

For acceptance of recommendation

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18.0 18 MONTH IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORT: REVIEW OF THE SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY AND ORAL HEALTH

18.1 In accordance with the University Reviews Policy (2016/0000125) and University

Review Guidelines (2013/0014757), academic and administrative elements are required to report implementation progress 18 months post review.

18.2 The Review of the School of Dentistry and Oral Health – 18 Month Progress Report

(2019/0004640) is attached for the consideration of Academic Committee.

Recommendation

18.3 Academic Committee is asked to recommend the School of Dentistry and Oral Health – 18 Month Progress Report (2019/0004640) to University Council.

For acceptance of recommendation to Council

19.0 18 MONTH IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORT: REVIEW OF THE SCHOOL OF HUMAN SERVICES AND SOCIAL WORK 19.1 In accordance with the University Reviews Policy (2016/0000125) and University

Review Guidelines (2013/0014757), the Review of the School of Human Services and Social Work – 18 Month Progress Report (2018/0002867) is attached for the consideration of Academic Committee.

Recommendation 19.2 Academic Committee is asked to recommend the Review of the School of Human

Services and Social Work – 18 Month Progress Report (2018/0002867) to University Council.

For acceptance of recommendation to Council

20.0 TRIMESTER 1, 2019 DOMESTIC UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS AND MARKETING REPORT

20.1 The attached report is provided to Academic Committee to advise on details relating to

Trimester 1, 2019 Domestic Undergraduate Admissions and Marketing.

Recommendation

20.2 Academic Committee is asked to note the report on Trimester 1, 2019 Domestic Undergraduate Admissions and Marketing.

For noting

21.0 QUALITY INDICATORS FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING (QILT) SURVEY OUTCOMES – SUMMARY REPORTS – 2018 SES & FIRST PEOPLES STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

21.1 At its 6/2019 meeting (17 April), the Executive Group considered the attached summary

report on the 2018 Student Experience Survey (SES) Outcomes. The SES forms part of the Commonwealth’s National Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) survey suite. The overview notes that the 2018 outcomes show Griffith now exceeds the national average in all but one measure (Learner Engagement) for undergraduate and postgraduate student experience.

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21.2 Learning and Teaching Committee considered the summary report at its 2/2019 meeting (29 April), and agreed to request that Planning Services provide a summary report specifically covering the QILT survey outcomes for First Peoples’ students. Accordingly, the attached reports: SES 2018 - Outcomes for Indigenous Students & GOS - Indigenous outcomes are also provided for the Committee’s consideration.

Recommendation

21.3 Academic Committee is asked to note the summary reports:

2018 Student Experience Survey (SES) Outcomes;

SES 2018 - Outcomes for Indigenous Students; and

GOS - Indigenous outcomes

For noting

22.0 INTERNATIONALISATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE – 2018 ANNUAL REPORT & 2019 WORK PLAN

22.1 The Internationalisation Advisory Committee Constitution provides that an annual

report will be submitted to Academic Committee (section 19), as will a Work Plan (section 18). The attached 2018 Annual Report of the Internationalisation Advisory Committee (2019/1002178), including the Committee’s proposed 2019 Work Plan, is submitted for consideration by Academic Committee and for proposed approval.

Recommendation 22.2 Academic Committee is asked to approve the 2018 Annual Report of the

Internationalisation Advisory Committee (2019/1002178), including the proposed 2019 Work Plan.

For acceptance of recommendation

23.0 LEARNING AND TEACHING COMMITTEE CONSTITUTION

23.1 The attached Learning and Teaching Committee Constitution (2019/1002182) includes the following proposed additions:

Membership – “nomination of the Director, Library and Learning Services, as alternate” (inserted at sub-clause 5(e)); and

Sub-Committees – “Active Learning Working Party” (summary description inserted as sub-clause 13(a)).

Recommendation 23.2 Academic Committee is asked to approve the revised Learning and Teaching

Committee Constitution (2019/1002182).

For acceptance of recommendation

24.0 RESEARCH COMMITTEE CONSTITUTION

24.1 The attached Research Committee Constitution (2019/1002160) includes an update to the Sub-Committees content (clauses 12 & 13), reflecting the changed status of the Biosciences Resources Facility Committee (BRFC) to BRF Advisory Group (refer 4/2019 Research Committee minutes, item 8.0).

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Recommendation 24.2 Academic Committee is asked to approve the revised Research Committee

Constitution (2019/1002160).

For acceptance of recommendation

25.0 REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES OF ACADEMIC COMMITTEE AND OTHER COMMITTEES 25.1 The minutes of the following Committees are attached for noting:

a) Board of Graduate Research meeting (2/2019)

b) Board of Graduate Research meeting (3/2019) – [for BGR ratification: 24-07-19]

c) Internationalisation Advisory Committee meeting (1/2019) – [for IAC ratification: 08-08-19]

d) Learning and Teaching Committee meeting (2/2019)

e) Learning and Teaching Committee meeting (3/2019) – [for LTC ratification: 29-07-19]

f) Programs Committee meeting (2/2019)

g) Programs Committee meeting (3/2019)

h) Programs Committee meeting (4/2019) – [for Prog Cttee ratification: 01-08-19]

i) Research Committee meeting (2/2019)

j) Research Committee meeting (3/2019)

k) Research Committee meeting (4/2019) – [for RC ratification: 09-07-2019]

For noting

26.0 OTHER BUSINESS

27.0 2019 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES

27.1 Academic Committee is asked to note the remaining meeting dates scheduled for 2019.

* Meeting will only proceed if business warrants

Meeting Date Campus Venue

19 September Nathan N54_2.02

14 November Gold Coast G34_2.02

12 December* Nathan N54_2.02