THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA



THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Minutes of the meeting of the Senate held in the Senate Room, The University of Western Australia, Crawley on Monday, 25 June 2012

PRESENT:

the Pro Chancellor (Dr P Flett) in the Chair, the Vice-Chancellor (Professor P Johnson), Mr J W Biggs, Ms A Blackmore, Dr S Boyd, Mr F Cooper, Mr R Cooper, Mr S Dawkins, Ms M Dolin, Ms E Greeney, Dr L Hayes, Dr A Howarth, Professor N Laing, Mr M McKenzie, Professor A McKinley, Dr J O’Shea, Ms H Silbert, Professor K Simmer.

By Invitation:

Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Professor W Louden), Executive Director (Finance and Resources) Ms G McMath for item 18, and Director Development and Alumni Relations, Ms J Agnew for item 20.

Secretariat:

Executive Director (Academic Services) and Registrar (Mr P Curtis)

University Secretary (Ms D de Souza)

APOLOGIES:

the Chancellor (Dr M Chaney), Mr J Inverarity, Dr S Juniper.

1. SENATE MEMBERSHIP

Welcome to Co-opted Member – Ref 19783

The Chair welcomed Ms Michele Dolin to her first Senate Meeting. She will initially be completing the unexpired term of retired member Mr John Langoulant for the period 24 April 2012 to 27 February 2014.

Promotion – Nigel Laing

The Chair congratulated Nigel Laing on his promotion to Winthrop Research Professor at the Centre for Medical Research.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - REF F4815

• Mr Frank Cooper declared that he is currently Chairman of the West Australian Football Commission and therefore will not participate in any negotiations and decisions which may result from the University’s discussions with the West Coast Eagles Football Club on a future business relationship;

• Mr Frank Cooper is a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia and declared that this entity has advised the University with respect to aspects of its debt arrangements;

• For Item 11.2.4 - Mr Simon Dawkins declared that his son has been involved in the town planning elements of the development at St Catherine’s College;

• For Item 11.2.5 - CO2 Research Facility as Part of the National Geosequestration Laboratory, Professor Allan McKinley declared that he is currently an Occupational Health and Safety consultant;

• For Item 11.2.2 and 11.2.3 – Guild and Sports Association – Amenities and Service Fee Expenditure and Annual Audited Financial Statements, Mr Matt Mckenzie declared his interest as Guild President.

3. MINUTES

RESOLVED – 33

that the minutes of the meeting of the Senate held on 23 April 2012 be confirmed.

4. CONFERRAL OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES

(i) Senate noted that in accordance with Statute 14 clause (2)(2) made under the University of Western Australia Act 1911, the Vice-Chancellor on the 28 May 2012 conferred the respective degrees, graduate diplomas and graduate certificates on the following graduands:

|Bachelor of Arts |.. |Guy Patrick Louden |

| | |Ciara McCotter O'Loughlin |

| | |Baxter Roberts |

| | |Jason Ward |

|Bachelor of Commerce |.. |Yun Ting Lo |

| | |Lindal Peta Rohde |

|Bachelor of Commerce with |.. |Liao Zhiwo Henry |

|Second Class Honours (Division A) | | |

|Bachelor of Engineering |.. |Blake William Sala Tenna |

|(Chemical and Process Engineering) | | |

|Bachelor of Engineering |.. |Benjamin James Richardson |

|(Electrical and Electronic Engineering) | | |

|with Second Class Honours (Division A) | | |

|Bachelor of Engineering |.. |Jonathan Gerges |

|(Mining Engineering) | | |

|Bachelor of Laws |.. |James Edward Moffat |

|Bachelor of Laws |.. |Baxter Roberts |

|with Second Class Honours (Division A) | | |

|Bachelor of Science |.. |Rachael Jade Goetze |

| | |Siti Nurul Farieza Harun |

|Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) |.. |Nurulhuda binte Mohamed Nassir |

|Bachelor of Science (Genetics) |.. |Tan Yan Jun |

|Bachelor of Science (Marine Sciences) |.. |James George Jeremiah Gee |

|Master of Medical Science |.. |Brett Levin |

|Master of Public Health |.. |Rebecca Claire Timperley |

|Master of Science (Geology) |.. |Riccardo Arosio |

|Master of Science (Zoology) |.. |Wara Asfiya |

|Master of Science (Hydrogeology) |.. |Macneill Magdalena Balboa Guerra |

|Master of Teaching (Primary) |.. |Kate Elizabeth Walton |

|Doctor of Education |.. |Carlos Siu Lam |

|Doctor of Philosophy |.. |Ghazi Abu Rumman |

| | |Alison Gayle Barnes |

| | |Christopher Cuyler Fulton |

| | |Natalie Gael Mast |

| | |Ashkan Rafiee |

| | |Matthew David Rayson |

| | |Eleanor Margaret Sandry |

| | |Joanne Nicole Tonkin |

|Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) |.. |Katie Honor Leach |

|Graduate Diploma in Education |.. |Abang Johan Bin Abang Kassim |

| | |Timothy Wayne Pederick |

|Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science |.. |Windy Joanmawanti |

|Graduate Diploma in Music Practitioner Studies |.. |Marian Irineo Nelson |

|Graduate Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation |.. |Sarah Kym Fitzhenry |

|Graduate Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation |.. |Grietje Anna Steenhuizen |

|(Paediatrics) | | |

|Graduate Diploma in Science (Hydrogeology) |.. |Sedat Burak Elbir |

|Graduate Certificate in Business Administration |.. |Ho Khee Kah Gabriel |

|Graduate Certificate in Educational and |.. |Angela Fae Guthrie |

|Developmental Psychology | | |

|Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching |.. |Sarah Meghan Rich |

(ii) Amendment of Award

Amendment of Award Conferred at the Graduation Ceremony held on 28 March 2012

The Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences had advised that an administrative error occurred which resulted in Miss Louise Crystal Hrurukvit being admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Science (Urban and Regional Planning) instead of the Bachelor of Science (Urban and Regional Planning) with Second Class Honours (Division A) at the Graduation Ceremony held on 28 March 2012.

Senate noted that the Vice-Chancellor on the 28 May 2012 had approved the relevant change.

5. APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS AND AWARDS OF TENURE

Senate noted the following information on appointments, promotions and awards of tenure in accordance with Senate Resolution 274/00:

TEACHING AND RESEARCH

Promotion to Associate Professor (Level C)

Mr Andrea Quagliola (School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts)

Assistant Professor Zarrin Siddiqui (Education Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences)

 

Promotion to Professor (Level D)

Associate Professor Melinda Hodkiewicz (Asset Management, School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering)

Associate Professor Hong Yang (School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering)

 

Promotion to Winthrop Professor (Level E)

Professor Phil Hancock (Accounting and Finance, UWA Business School)

Professor Anya Waite (School of Environmental and Systems Engineering)

  

RESEARCH

Promotion to Research Assistant Professor (Level B)

Dr Yinghui Tian (Geotechnical Engineering, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems)

 

Promotion to Research Professor (Level D)

Research Associate Professor Peter Pivonka (School of Computer Science and Software Engineering)

 

Promotion to Winthrop Research Professor (Level E)

Research Professor Eugene Ivanov (School of Physics)

Research Professor Nigel Laing (Centre for Medical Research)

 

AWARD OF TENURE

Winthrop Professor Peter Robertson (Economics, UWA Business School)

Associate Professor Nancy Longnecker (School of Animal Biology)

Dr Nataphoom Benjanuvatra (School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health)

6. RAINE AND HEALY MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS ANNUAL REPORT – REF F13037

Members noted the following Annual Reports had been received and were available in the Chancellor’s Committee Room for viewing before the meeting.

o Raine Foundation

o Healy Foundation

7. DATES FOR GRADUATION CEREMONIES – REF 2294

The following schedules for Graduation Ceremonies in Spring 2012, and Autumn and Spring 2013 were noted:

Graduation Dates for 2012

|Spring |

|Tuesday, 11 September |

|Wednesday, 12 September |

|Thursday, 13 September |

| |

|Tuesday, 18 September |

|Wednesday, 19 September |

Graduation Dates for 2013

|Autumn |Spring |

|Wednesday, 6 March |Tuesday, 17 September |

|Thursday, 7 March |Wednesday, 18 September |

| |Thursday, 19 September |

|Tuesday, 12 March | |

|Wednesday, 13 March |Tuesday, 24 September |

|Thursday, 14 March |Wednesday, 25 September |

| |Thursday, 26 September |

|Tuesday, 19 March | |

|Wednesday, 20 March | |

|Thursday, 21 March | |

| | |

|Tuesday, 26 March | |

|Wednesday, 27 March | |

8. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR AWARD OF HONORARY DOCTORATES IN 2013 – REF F11013

Members noted the call for nominations and associated guidelines for the award of Honorary Degrees and Chancellor’s Medals. Members were invited to submit nominations to Ms Deirdre de Souza, Executive Officer to the Honorary Degrees Committee by 23 July 2012.

9. CONFERRING OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES

9.1 Conferring of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates

RESOLVED - 34

to confer their respective degrees, diplomas and certificates on the candidates listed below:

|Bachelor of Arts |.. |Thomas Russell Simpson |

|Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours |.. |Ashok Dirk Collins |

|Bachelor of Arts (European Studies) |.. |Jennifer Marie Perry |

|Bachelor of Commerce with First Class Honours |.. |Thomas Russell Simpson |

|Bachelor of Computer Science |.. |Benjamin Andrew Currie |

|Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours |.. |Raphaela Fortes Drummond Chicarino |

| | |Varajao |

|Bachelor of Economics |.. |Thomas Russell Simpson |

|Bachelor of Engineering |.. |Geoffrey Paul Abbott |

|(Environmental Engineering) | | |

|Bachelor of Engineering |.. |Michael Rowlands |

|(Mechatronics Engineering) | | |

|with First Class Honours | | |

|Bachelor of Fine Arts |.. |Michael Ross Houston |

| | |Lauren Jaime Ravi |

|Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery |.. |Lucy Jane Fitton |

|Bachelor of Science |.. |Geoffrey Paul Abbott |

| | |Kristen Maree Howes |

| | |Peter Neil Milligan |

| | |Ebony Louise Taylor |

|Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) |.. |Seow Hwee Teng |

|Bachelor of Science (Psychology) |.. |Kathryn Jane Watson |

|Bachelor of Science (Sport Science) |.. |I-Chia Athena Han |

|Master of Architecture |.. |Andreas Alexander Pantelias |

|Master of Architecture with High Distinction |.. |Matilda Balme Gollan |

|Master of Business Administration |.. |Asif Iqbal Bhangor |

| | |Hao Hsi David Chang |

| | |Steven Joseph Chomyc |

| | |Alexander Thomas Russell Gordon |

| | |Ming Han Ho |

| | |Rehka Prakash |

|Master of Commerce |.. |Hussain Alawi A Alaidaroos |

|Master of Education Research Methods |.. |Chee Kheng Phang |

|Master of Forensic Science |.. |Prathyusha Nelabhotla |

|Master of Teaching (Primary) |.. |Geoffrey Paul Abbott |

|Doctor of Education |.. |Manjit Kaur |

|Doctor of Philosophy |.. |Bingah Astuti Hardiputra |

| | |Khoo Teng Hoe Dennis |

| | |Nicholas Alexander Loh |

| | |Qinglin Meng |

| | |Alexandra Nemkevich |

| | |Patricia Nicole Okely |

| | |Tran Cong Thang |

|Graduate Diploma in Business |.. |Darren Ginnelly |

| | |Jyothi Prabha Pandalaneni |

|Graduate Diploma in Education |.. |Amy Louise Goldman |

| | |Shannon Jasmine Watts |

|Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership |.. |Michael Gary Jenzen |

| | |Thomas Bertram Quinlivan |

|Graduate Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation (Paediatrics) |.. |Bridget Edmee O'Connor |

|Graduate Diploma in Oil and Gas Engineering |.. |Oscar Resurreccion |

|Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science |.. |Kathryn Jane Watson |

|Graduate Diploma in Professional Studies in Education |.. |Cheng Chun Wah |

|Graduate Diploma in Transport Studies |.. |Nigel Matthew |

|Graduate Certificate in Integrated Human Studies |.. |Stephen Francis York |

|Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies |.. |Muna Salama |

9.2 Amendment of Award

9.2.1 Amendment of Award Conferred at the Graduation Ceremony held on 15 September 2011

The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences had advised that as a result of an administrative error Mr Emmanuel Baah-Danso had been admitted to the degree of Master of Science instead of the Master of Science (Ore Deposit Geology) at the Graduation Ceremony held on 15 September 2011.

RESOLVED – 35

to approve the award of a Master of Science (Ore Deposit Geology) to Mr Emmanuel Baah-Danso in place of the Master of Science.

9.2.2 Request for Award of Degree Posthumously – Ref 20374678

A former student Mr Jeremy Jian-Ming Cheang (20374678) died shortly after completing the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science.

In accordance with the University’s Policy on the Certification for award courses, Posthumous Award ()

and on the recommendation of the Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Life & Physical Sciences, the Chair of the Academic Board and the Vice-Chancellor, it was

RESOLVED – 36

to approve the posthumous award of the degree of Bachelor of Science to Mr Jeremy Jian-Ming Cheang.

10. REPORT OF THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL

10.1 Report of the Meeting held on 6 June 2012

10.1.1 Faculty of Education – Phase 2 Postgraduate Coursework Proposals for Offering from 2013 - Refs: F38288, F38289, F42119, F38290, F38884, F38885

RESOLVED - 37

to approve the introduction of the Master of Curriculum Studies, Graduate Diploma of Curriculum Studies, Master of School Leadership and Graduate Diploma in School Leadership with effect from 2013.

10.1.2 Faculty of Education – Alignment of the Master of Teaching by Coursework – Refs: F12460, F22931, F22930, F41349

In order to bring about an alignment with structural and nomenclature requirements of a generic Masters course, it was

RESOLVED - 38

(i) to approve the rescission with effect in semester 2, 2012, of the existing Master of Teaching (Early Childhood); Master of Teaching (Primary) and Master of Teaching (Secondary) subject to students currently undertaking the courses leading to those awards being able to complete their degrees and graduate in accordance with the relevant rules and policies; and

(ii) to approve the introduction of the Master of Teaching by coursework with effect from Semester 2, 2012.

10.1.3 Proposed University Policy on Advanced Diplomas – Ref F42680

The University has been offering a number of courses designed to provide Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people greater access and appropriate pathways to degree studies such as the Pre-Law program and the Pre-Medicine Summer School. To ensure that the University’s new model of broad undergraduate studies followed by a postgraduate professional qualification does not disadvantage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and limit their access to such qualifications, Academic Council discussed and endorsed by its resolution (R.55/12) a draft policy dealing with the principles, entry requirements and standards for the establishment of a proposed new qualification of Advanced Diploma specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people wishing to enter postgraduate professional degree programmes.

RESOLVED – 39

to approve the University Policy on Advanced Diplomas to enable the establishment of a new qualification of Advanced Diploma from 2013.

11. SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES

11.1 Report of the Audit and Review Committee – Ref F13793

11.1.1 Guild and Sports Association – Amenities and Service Fee Expenditure – Ref F4755

The Audit and Review Committee had considered the reports on expenditure of Amenities and Services Fee income by the Guild of Undergraduates and the UWA Sports and Recreation Association Inc and the audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2011 for both entities. Senate noted that no issues had been identified arising from these statements from an audit perspective. It was noted that the Committee also resolved to request that the Guild and Sports Association provide in depth analysis in future reports of income and expenditure variations from budget.

11.1.2. Election of Deputy Chair

It was noted that Mr Grant Robinson had been re-appointed as Deputy Chair of the Audit and Review Committee for 2012.

11.1.3 Revised Risk Management Policy & Framework – Ref F40793

The WA Office of the Auditor General noted during recent audit visits that UWA’s Risk Management Framework had not been refreshed for a number of years. In response the Risk Management Directorate reviewed both the framework document and the policy document it supports and offered what is believed to be a more useable version for UWA stakeholders.

The changes to the framework and policy documents reflect a desire to increase risk awareness to support improved decision making. 

At its meeting on 17 May 2012, the Committee considered certain key updates to the risk framework document. The meeting resolved (R.8/12) to recommend to Senate that subject to some modifications to the framework document to recognize that control is not always based upon >50% equity holding that the draft revised Risk Management Policy and Framework document attached to the agenda be approved and adopted.

RESOLVED – 40

to approve and adopt the revised risk Management Policy and Framework document.

11.2 Report of the Strategic Resources Committee – Ref F2586

11.2.1 Financial Report for the Quarter ended 31 March 2012 – Investment Reports for the Quarter ended 31 March 2012 – Ref F7041

The Strategic Resources Committee noted the financial report for the quarter ended 31 March 2012 as well as the investment and debt report for the quarter ended 31 March 2012.

11.2.2 Guild of Undergraduates and UWA Sports and Recreation Association – Expenditure of Amenities and Services Fee Income – Ref F4755

The Strategic Resources Committee has noted the reports on expenditure of Amenities and Services Fee income by the Guild of Undergraduates and the UWA Sports and Recreation Association Inc. These reports had also been considered by the Audit and Review Committee.

11.2.3 Guild of Undergraduates and UWA Sports and Recreation Association Audited financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2011 – Refs F755, F12238

The Strategic Resources Committee noted the Guild of Undergraduates’ and UWA Sports and Recreation Association Audited Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 December 2011.

11.2.4 St Catherine’s College Development – Ref F32606

At the meeting of Senate held on 9 May 2011 Senate resolved R22/11 to allot 250 NRAS places to St Catherine’s College and approved the St Catherine’s College proposal subject to compliance with the University of Western Australia Act 1911; the University Buildings Act 1952 and the University Colleges Act 1926.

It was noted that pursuant to Senate Resolution R22/11 the Strategic Resources Committee had resolved (R.5/12) to approve the St Catherine’s College Proposal for 250 student accommodation and one apartment for the “Head of College” to be constructed on St Catherine’s College site on Stirling Highway, Nedlands.

11.2.5 CO2 Research Facility as Part of the National Geosequestration Laboratory – Ref F42635

Senate had before it a report outlining the proposed CO2 Research Facility as part of the National Geosequestration Laboratory (NGL) on Crawley Campus, including the construction of an additional second level shell floor opportunity for future expansion. The facility is part of the joint venture project with CSIRO and Curtin University funded through a $48M Federal Education Infrastructure Fund (EIF) grant. As part of the grant $5.4M had been identified to construct a CO2 Processing and Sequestration Laboratory on Crawley Campus. In addition to the Building Value, $3.19M of CO2 processing and sequestration laboratory equipment, including additional data storage and network upgrades has been identified for the CO2 Research Facility as part of the grant. The University is formally and legally bound as part of the NGL-EIF grant to build the Crawley asset component of the NGL-EIF grant. Following initial estimates there is a cost shortfall of $2.3M for the total cost of construction of the building. It is proposed the University’s Capital Budget be used to fund this shortfall. After brief discussion about the involvement of other universities, in particular Curtin University in the Laboratory, it was

RESOLVED - 41

(i) to approve that the construction for the CO2 Research Facility be located centrally on the Crawley Campus adjacent to the Engineering Precinct and The Centre for Energy;

(ii) to approve that the contribution of up to $2.3M from the Capital Budget be made in addition to the $5.4M EIF grant for the construction of a new CO2 Research Facility Building; and

(iii) to approve the inclusion of a shell floor in the design of the CO2 Research Facility second floor at an estimated cost of $0.97M to provide the strategic capacity needed to realise the University’s academic objectives in this area.

11.2.6 Election of Deputy Chair

It was noted that Dr Tony Howarth had been re-appointed as Deputy Chair of the Strategic Resources Committee for 2012.

11.3 Report of the Inquorate Meeting of the Development Committee

11.3.1 Bequest Policy

Members had before them the draft Bequest Policy which had been developed to ensure best practice in accepting and managing bequests. It was

RESOLVED – 42

to approve the Bequest Policy.

11.3.2 Naming Proposal – UWA Student Residences

Members had before them a paper which provided context and rationale behind recommendations for the re-naming of Currie Hall as University Hall and for ensuring that the “Currie” name be incorporated within it to retain the history.

RESOLVED – 43

(i) to approve the recommendation that Currie Hall be re-named “University Hall”; and

(ii) to approve the recommendation that the dining hall building be named “Sir George Currie Hall.”

12. PROPOSAL TO GAIN FAIR TRADE UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION

Members had before them a proposal for the University to pursue Fair Trade Accreditation and

RESOLVED - 44

to approve that the University supports the principle of fair trade and develops a fair trade policy and plan to meet the minimum requirements for Fair Trade Universities.

13. RAINE AND HEALY MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS - RESEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP - REFS 06/04/011/064

The Raine and Healy Research Foundations are administered by a Research Committee appointed by Senate. The membership of the committee is set out in a Deed of Trust. The Research Committee recommended three changes to its membership.

RESOLVED - 45

(I) that Winthrop Professor David Joyce be appointed to membership of the Research Committee for a three-year term of office to December 2014, as representing the Professor of Medicine in accordance with Clause 3.(c)(ii) of the Raine Deed of Trust, and Clause 5.(c)(ii) of the Healy Deed of Trust;

(ii) that Dr Brian Hutchison be re-appointed to membership for a further three-year term of office to December 2014 as the nominee of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (WA Branch in accordance with Clause 3.(c)(v) of the Raine Deed of Trust, and clause 5.(c)(v) of the Healy Deed of Trust; and

(iii) that Professor Mariapia Degli-Esposti be re-appointed for a further three-year term of office to December 2014 as the nominee of the Research Committee in accordance with Clause 3.(c)(viii) of the Raine Deed of Trust, and clause 5.(c)(viii) of the Healy Deed of Trust.

14. PERTH INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL BOARD – MEMBERSHIP – REF F941

The Constitution of the Perth International Arts Festival (PIAF) Board provides under clause 3(1)(c), that the Board comprises seven members appointed by the Senate who have expertise across a range of relevant areas including arts, marketing, media accounting and business. By its resolution R27/12 Senate appointed Emeritus Professor Margaret Seares as Chair of the Perth International Festival which has resulted in a vacancy and in addition there had been another vacancy pending for some time. The Board has recommended that Ms Mary Ellen King and Mr John Barrington be appointed as members of the PIAF Board for a period three years.

RESOLVED – 46

to approve that Ms Mary Ellen King and Mr John Barrington be appointed to the Perth International Arts Festival Board for a three year term.

15. FACULTY BOARDS

At its meeting held on Monday 26 April 1993 Senate resolved R104/93:

“(a) that faculties have Faculty Boards which shall be responsible to the Faculty for the conduct of all Faculty business (except constituting the Faculty Board);

(b) that resolutions of the Faculty Board that relate to research, teaching, academic structures and academic process, be binding on the Dean, and that the Faculty Board be advisory to the Dean on resource matters;

(c) that the composition of the Faculty Board be determined by Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty to Academic Council”.

In the period since 1993, faculty structures have evolved with faculties of very different scale and composition requiring governance structures aligned with their circumstances, and decisions on matters of academic governance have been made by the Academic Board in accordance with the provisions of Statute 8 (clause 5(2)).

To provide some flexibility for those governance arrangements Senate was asked to amend its resolution to add the words “or equivalent” to R104/93 (a) after the words “faculty boards”. This would retain the essential role and purpose of faculty boards as faculty executive committees but provide for difference in nomenclatures and compositions appropriate to faculty circumstances.

RESOLVED – 47

to approve that resolution R104/93 be amended to read:

(i) that Faculties have Faculty Boards or equivalent which shall be responsible to the Faculty for the conduct of all Faculty business (except constituting the Faculty Board);

(ii) that resolutions of the Faculty Board or equivalent that relate to research, teaching, academic structures and academic process, be binding on the Dean, and that the Faculty Board or equivalent be advisory to the Dean on resource matters; and

(iii) that the composition of the Faculty Board or equivalent be determined by Academic Board on the recommendation of the Faculty.

16. SENATE MEETINGS FOR 2013

RESOLVED – 48

that in compliance with the requirements in Statute 1, provision be made for Senate meetings on the following dates in 2013:

Monday, 25 February and Tuesday, 26 February – Strategic Directions Seminar

Monday, 29 April

Monday, 24 June

Monday, 26 August

Monday, 28 October

Monday, 2 December

17. REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR – REF F1326

Members had before them the Report of the Vice-Chancellor’s dated 25 June 2012. The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the following issues covered in or arising from his report:

• Changes in the Management Structure to reflect a sharper focus on areas of academic programs and internationalisation strategy as well as some structural changes to areas within the Vice-Chancellery.

• The position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) to be reinstated with a portfolio including teaching and learning, the student learning experience and international education policy.

• A change in reporting lines for some academic directors (Research Institutes to report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and professional directors (UWA Cultural Precinct to report to the Executive Director (Finance and Resources), CATL and Office of Industry and Innovation to report to the Executive Director (Academic Services) and Registrar.

• The Planning and Budget Committee workshop which examined key areas of income and expenditure and the likely impact on the budget of changes in the education environment. The workshop also considered the draft recommendations of the Review of the University’s Estimates of Income and Distribution. Discussions at the workshop and sessions with staff from the Faculties and Administrative Divisions will inform the development of the Strategic Plan which will then be presented to Senate.

• The media coverage of the 2012 Guild Orientation Camp and the University’s response to it. The Vice-Chancellor thanked senior colleagues and the Director of Public Affairs for their support in managing the adverse publicity which resulted from the behaviour of a small number of students.

• The Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar confirmed that in accordance with a Senate resolution passed in 2011, the first tranche of 2012 SSAF funding has been paid in the agreed proportions of 70% to the Guild and 30% to the Sports and Recreation Association.

• The University will prepare and publish (as required by SSAF legislation) a list of proposed priority services on which these funds will be expended. This will be underpinned by a Service Level Agreement between The University and the Guild reflecting the expectations of the University and the Commonwealth.

• The Guild President is extending full co-operation in this endeavour and a draft list of priorities has already been published on the Guild website.

In light of the Guild Orientation Camp experience, the meeting recognised and discussed the potential risk to UWA’s reputation arising from activities of other associated entities such as the Sports & Recreation Association, its various Clubs, affiliated residential colleges etc. Senate agreed UWA must be able to demonstrate that an appropriate level of oversight, accountability and transparent reporting is in place.

The Vice-Chancellor also reported on the damage sustained at QEII from the fall of a crane in the recent storm. The impact on the plant room in “M Block” was minimal. The consequences of a power failure (if one had occurred) on research activities at that site would have been serious.

Confirmed

CHAIR

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