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Academic Committee Agenda 4/2018 Thursday 15 November 2018

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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, 15 November 2018 in the Council Chambers, Room 2.01 & 2.02, Bray Centre (N54), Nathan campus. Apologies may be recorded by telephoning Erika Menezes on 373 57879.

DISTRIBUTION LIST Name Term of Office

COMMITTEE CHAIR Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) – Professor Debra Henly ex officio Vice Chancellor and President – Professor Ian O’Connor ex officio Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor – Professor Ned Pankhurst ex officio Deputy Vice Chancellor (Engagement) – Professor Martin Betts ex officio Vice President (Corporate Services) – Mr Peter Bryant ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor and Head, Logan campus – Ms Linda O’Brien ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) – Professor Paul Mazerolle 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 Vice President (Global) – Professor Sarah Todd 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 Deputy Chair of the Committee – Professor Wendy Loughlin ex officio Director, Library and Learning Services – Ms Maureen Sullivan ex officio Mr Mark Fisher (Secretary) Council Dr Naveen Sharma Until 31 December 2019 Deans Professor Ruth Bereson, 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, Acting 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 Professor Sarojni Choy (AEL) Until 31 December 2018 Dr Natalie Colson (HTH) Until 31 December 2018 Dr Deborah Delaney (GBS) Until 31 December 2018 Professor Jennifer Gamble (HTH) Until 31 December 2018 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 Associate 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 Scott Harrison (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 International Business and Asian Studies) ex officio Professor Scott Weaven (Department of Marketing) ex officio Professor Graham Cuskelly (Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management) ex officio Associate Professor Robyn Hollander (School of Government and International Relations) ex officio

Griffith Health Professor Elizabeth Cardell (acting Head of 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 Professor Andrew Davey (School of Pharmacy) 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

Mr Ning Zhu Until 31 December 2018 Higher Degree Research Candidate

Mr Jason Wessel Until 31 December 2018 Undergraduate Students

Mr Scott Wallace (AEL) Until 31 December 2018 Mr Indhushaan Sripathy (GBS) Until 31 December 2018 Mr Ryan Kungl (HTH) Until 31 December 2018 vacant (SCG)

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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, 15 November 2018 in the Council Chambers, Room 2.01 & 2.02, Bray Centre (N54), Nathan campus.

Mark Fisher Secretary

AGENDA

1.0 APOLOGIES

Apologies can be recorded by telephoning Erika Menezes on extension 57879, or by emailing [email protected].

2.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the 3/2018 Academic Committee meeting have been circulated.

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

Vice Chancellor Professor Ian O’Connor Dean (Academic), Griffith Health Professor Tony Perkins Elected academic staff member (AEL) Professor Sarojni Choy Elected academic staff member (GBS) Dr Deborah Delaney Elected academic staff member (HTH) Professor Jennifer Gamble Elected academic staff member (HTH) Dr Natalie Colson Elected RHD candidate Mr Jason Wessel Elected Postgraduate coursework student Mr Ning Zhu Elected Undergraduate student (AEL) Mr Scott Wallace Elected Undergraduate student (GBS) Mr Indhushaan Sripathy Elected Undergraduate student (HTH) Mr Ryan Kungl

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4.2 The Committee will wish to welcome the following new members:

Membership Category Member

Dean, (Academic), Griffith Health Professor Analise O’Donovan

Acting Head of School, Allied Health Sciences Professor Elizabeth Cardell

For noting

5.0 VICE CHANCELLOR’S REPORT

5.1 The Vice Chancellor’s Report to the University Council meeting in October 2018 is 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 DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ASIAN STUDIES

8.1 The Head of Department, Professor Rosemary Stockdale, will present the vision for research and education of the Department of International Business and Asian Studies.

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 DIGITAL FIRST STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION

9.1 The attached document Digital First Strategy Implementation (2018/9006117) outlines the progress towards the transition to Blackboard Ultra, and plans to ensure the move is supported by a comprehensive review of courses, programs and the student experience.

9.2 A draft Griffith Learning and Teaching Framework (Appendix 1 and 2) has been prepared to guide and facilitate the University-wide process of learning transformation that will accompany the move to Ultra and Digital First.


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9.3 Themed: Learning to Succeed, the Framework outlines the context for the dynamic

transition required, with an emphasis on embedding a Griffith education environment that is ‘student-centred and learning focussed’. The document sets out the eight evidence-informed principles proposed to provide optimal conditions for student learning and the success of Griffith graduates. Three design standards for effective course implementation in Blackboard Ultra are also being developed.

9.4 An earlier iteration of the draft Framework was considered and endorsed at the 7/2018

Learning and Teaching Committee meeting (29 October 2018), and subsequently, the Digital First Governance Group endorsed the updated version of the document.

9.5 The Chair will introduce this item.

Recommendations 9.6 Academic Committee is asked to note the Digital First Strategy Implementation

(2018/9006117).

9.7 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Learning and Teaching Committee, is asked to endorse the Griffith Learning and Teaching Framework (Appendix 1 and 2).

For discussion, noting and endorsement

10.0 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING STRATEGY

10.1 Griffith University is committed to providing an inclusive, supportive environment that promotes positive mental health and wellbeing for all members of the University community and assists them to flourish and achieve success in academic, social, recreational, family, and work domains of life.

10.2 The attached draft Griffith University Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy

(2018/9006118) represents one element of the institution’s overall Healthy University Framework that emphasises staff and student physical and mental wellbeing, a healthy lifestyle, healthy places, and a healthy community. It emphasises the importance of a strong culture in terms of equity, diversity, inclusion, respect, and safety. Successful implementation of this student-focussed strategy also involves assisting staff to support Griffith’s students.

10.3 The University already has a comprehensive range of services and activities that

facilitate and promote student mental wellbeing and assist those with mental conditions. The Strategy builds on these current commitments while working towards addressing perceived gaps by providing clear guidance for the development and implementation of future-focussed services, activities and initiatives.

10.4 The goals of the Strategy propose a tiered and targeted approach, acknowledging that

mental wellbeing lies on a continuum and that strategic interventions similarly need to address the issue at multiple levels (i.e. all students – students at risk of future mental health issues – students experiencing mental health problems – students at immediate risk of harm).

10.5 The draft Griffith University Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy

(2018/9006118) is presented to Academic Committee for consideration and proposed endorsement.

10.6 The Chair will introduce this item.

Recommendation


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10.7 Academic Committee is asked to endorse the Griffith University Student Mental Health

and Wellbeing Strategy (2018/9006118).

For discussion and endorsement

SECTION II: MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND DECISION

11.0 STUDENT WELLBEING AND SAFETY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

11.1 The Student Wellbeing and Safety Policy (2018/9006107) and Student Wellbeing and Safety Procedures (2018/9006108) are attached for the Committee’s consideration and proposed endorsement.

11.2 Academic Committee is advised that the University’s principal intention with the policy

documents is to provide an effective, evidence-based framework for supporting and managing students and their enrolment in circumstances where concerns have been raised about the wellbeing and/or safety of an individual student (most commonly in the context of mental health issues).

11.3 The focus with the policy documents is on early intervention, and external legal advice

has assured that the approach and content coverage is in line with the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) requirements – providing students with timely and accurate advice on access to student support services to promote and foster a safe environment on campus and online. An illustrative ‘Flowchart’ is included with the procedures (Appendix 1).

11.4 Members are advised that an important feature of this process is the Student Wellbeing

and Safety Assessment Form (Appendix 2), which will be incorporated into the University’s new case management system, for the purpose of demonstrating:

the student has been identified by the University for management under the Student Wellbeing and Safety policy and related procedures;

the actions the University has taken to mitigate or address the wellbeing and safety concern, including, where appropriate, reasonable adjustments that are being provided to the student;

actions and adjustments provided to the student are monitored, reviewed and revised (if required);

consultation and collaboration between the University, the student and, where appropriate, a registered health professional/s; and

where despite the University’s best endeavours no reasonable adjustments can be made or to do so would cause the University ‘unjustifiable hardship’.

11.5 Learning and Teaching Committee (LTC) considered the revised draft Student

Wellbeing and Safety policy and procedures at its 7/2018 meeting (26 October 2018). LTC resolved to endorse the updated documents for consideration by Academic Committee, and proposed submission to University Council.

11.6 Minor revision has also been added to the attached Student Review and Appeals Policy

(2018/9006110). Reference to the Student Wellbeing and Safety Policy has been included under Table 1 Academic Decisions for Appeal to University Appeals Committee (regarding the Program Director or Dean (GGRS) as Step 1 Decision-Maker). Accordingly, Academic Committee is asked to endorse this update.

11.7 The TEQSA guidance note for Wellbeing and Safety (8 January 2018) is also attached.

This refers to the specific standards under the Higher Education Standards Framework (Part A, Section 2.3) directly concerned with wellbeing and safety.


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11.8 The Academic Registrar will introduce this item.

Recommendation

11.9 Academic Committee is asked to endorse the following documents for submission to University Council:

Student Wellbeing and Safety Policy (2018/9006107)

Student Wellbeing and Safety Procedures (2018/9006108); and

Student Review and Appeals Policy (2018/9006110)

For discussion and recommendation to Council

12.0 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY CODE FOR THE RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH

12.1 The attached updated policy document: The Responsible Conduct of Research (2018/9006116 – formerly: Griffith University Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research) includes comprehensive revisions endorsed by the Research Committee at its November meeting. The context for the proposed amendments are outlined in the attached paper: Updated University Policy for the Responsible Conduct of Research.

12.2 The paper advises that: ‘a large amount of content has been removed from the Griffith

University Code to simplify the Policy through a focus on key policy aspects with reference back to the revised Australian Code (2018) rather than duplication of content’. Other updates to the University Code include:

the change of title, to The Responsible Conduct of Research;

the revised covering description, to note that the policy ‘describes Griffith University’s commitment to responsible and ethical research practice’; and

the meaning of ‘research’ aligned with that adopted for the Australian Code. 12.3 The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018) is attached, for

reference. 12.4 The Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor will introduce this item.

Recommendation 12.5 Academic Committee is asked to approve the revised policy document The

Responsible Conduct of Research (2018/9006116), with immediate effect.

For acceptance of recommendation

13.0 REVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND ECONOMICS

13.1 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.

13.2 The Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics was reviewed during April

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13.3 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 Department.

13.4 The Report of the Committee Reviewing the Department of Accounting, Finance and

Economics (2018/0002861) and The Response to the Report of the Committee Reviewing the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics (2018/0002862), prepared in consultation by the Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) and the Head of the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics are attached.

13.5 The Executive Group, at its 17/2018 meeting on 7 November 2018, endorsed the

Review Report and the Implementation Plan. The Implementation Plan includes proposals to:

develop a research strategy that comprises identification of research strengths, strategic recruitment, and a systematic program of HDR seminars;

conduct a comprehensive review of first year courses and associated support functions, and effectively transition to the VLE and Blackboard Ultra;

reconfigure the Department’s leadership and management structure to increase operational effectiveness and efficiency; and

leverage relationships with international partners to extend research opportunities and enhance the Department’s HDR programs.

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

Recommendation:

13.7 Academic Committee is invited to offer feedback on the issues raised in The Report of the Committee Reviewing the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics (2018/0002861) and The Response to the Report of the Committee Reviewing the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics (2018/0002862). Academic Committee is asked to recommend the documentation to Council.

For discussion and recommendation to Council

SECTION III: MATTERS REQUIRING RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE ACTION

Nil

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

14.0 STUDENT COMPLAINTS POLICY

14.1 The attached Student Complaints Policy (2018/9006112) includes minor revisions to details listed under Table 1 Responsible Officers for Handling Student Complaints (page 4).

Recommendation 14.2 Academic Committee is asked to endorse the revised Student Complaints Policy

(2018/9006112), for submission to University Council.



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15.0 ACADEMIC AWARDS, PROGRAMS, NOMENCLATURE AND ABBREVIATIONS POLICY

15.1 The attached Academic Awards, Programs, Nomenclature and Abbreviations policy document (2018/9006114) has been updated to include a section specifically addressing the Rescission of an Academic Award (new section 13.0). A corresponding minor amendment has also been included under the Surrender and Replacement of Certified Documents (section 14).

15.2 The new section describes the instances whereby it would be necessary to rescind an

academic award (Section 13). Typically, such circumstances arise where a graduate has not registered with the professional body within the timeframe specified and the content of their program for which the award was conferred is no longer satisfying registration requirements. Consequently, they would need to be readmitted as a student (possibly requiring the completion of only 1 or 2 courses). In this situation, the University needs to rescind the completed qualification, to enable the graduate/student to receive full credit (and also to avoid any potential on-going ambiguity concerning the professional body).

15.3 The Committee is advised that, within the new section (13) Rescission of an Academic

Award, this matter is transacted under 'a graduate applies to have their award rescinded'. The business process associated with this case type is readmission into a completed program. Additional steps will be included into that business process to appropriately operationalise the necessary formal requirements (rescinding of the degree, and surrender and replacement of the testamur, transcript and AHEGS). The other reason for an academic award being rescinded is administrative error, and this circumstance is also covered in section 13.

15.4 Additionally, Academic Committee is being asked to endorse submission to University

Council of a proposal to delegate approving authority for the revocation of an academic award (refer Section 15) to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) as Chair of Academic Committee.

15.5 The circumstances occasioning such action are specified in the policy document, which

advises (Section 15) that revocation of an academic award that has been conferred, would be on the basis that the person:

did not possess the relevant qualifications to undertake the program for which the award was conferred; or

did not complete the necessary requirements for the award; or

achieved conferral through plagiarism, fraudulent or dishonest means.

Recommendations 15.6 Academic Committee is asked to endorse the revised Academic Awards, Programs,

Nomenclature and Abbreviations policy document (2018/9006114), for submission to University Council.

15.7 Academic Committee is asked to endorse the submission to University Council of a proposal to delegate approving authority for the revocation of an academic award to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) as Chair of Academic Committee.

For acceptance of recommendations

16.0 HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH POLICY

16.1 The attached Higher Degree Research Policy (2018/9006115) includes revisions endorsed by the Board of Graduate Research (BGR) at its October meeting. The amendments proposed set out the circumstances in which the Dean Griffith Graduate


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Research School (GGRS), as decision maker for Higher Degree Research (HDR) examination outcomes, may excuse or replace an HDR thesis examiner or Chairperson of Examiners (refer tracked-changes to section 9.3 Appointment of Examiners, clause 9.3.5 Replacement of Examiners).

Recommendation 16.2 Academic Committee is asked to approve the revised Higher Degree Research Policy

(2018/9006115), with effect from 1 January 2019.


17.0 18 MONTH IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORT: REVIEW OF THE QUEENSLAND CONSERVATORIUM, GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

17.1 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.

17.2 The Review of the Queensland Conservatorium – 18 Month Progress Report

(2018/0002867) is attached for the consideration of Academic Committee.

Recommendation 17.3 Academic Committee is asked to recommend the Review of the Queensland

Conservatorium – 18 Month Progress Report (2018/0002867) to University Council.


18.0 2018 ACADEMIC COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT 18.1 The Academic Committee Constitution provides that an annual report will be submitted

to the University Council. 18.2 The Higher Education Standards Framework: 2015 (HESF 2015) was established

under s58 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act). Annual reports to Council from its key University Committees form an important part of the documentary evidence available to TEQSA to demonstrate how the governing body assures itself that the University is compliant with the HESF2015.

18.3 The attached 2018 Academic Committee Annual Report (2018/9006113) has been

prepared for consideration and proposed submission to University Council for noting. Matters before Academic Committee at the present meeting are in draft (red text). The Secretary will finalise the report following the meeting in consultation with the Chair.

Recommendation 18.4 Academic Committee is asked to recommend the 2018 Academic Committee Annual

Report (2018/9006113) to University Council for noting, subject to any amendments approved by the Chair.


19.0 REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE ACADEMIC COMMITTEE AND OTHER COMMITTEES

19.1 The minutes of the following Committees are attached for noting:


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a) Board of Graduate Research meeting (6/2018)

b) Board of Graduate Research meeting (7/2018) –

[for BGR ratification: 5-12-18]

c) Internationalisation Advisory Committee (2/2018)

d) Learning and Teaching Committee meeting (6/2018)

e) Learning and Teaching Committee meeting (7/2018) –

[for LTC ratification: 26-11-18]

f) Programs Committee meeting (6/2018)

g) Programs Committee meeting (7/2018)

h) Research Committee meeting (7/2018)

i) Research Committee meeting (8/2018) –

[will be available prior to the meeting, for RC ratification: 19-02-2019] For noting

20.0 OTHER BUSINESS

21.0 2018 COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

21.1 Academic Committee is asked to note that the tentatively scheduled meeting for 13 December 2018 in the Council Chambers (rooms 2.01 & 2.02) Leneen Chancellery building (G34) on the Gold Coast campus will not proceed.

For noting

22.0 2019 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES

22.1 Academic Committee is asked to note the following schedule of meetings dates for 2019.

* Meeting will only proceed if business warrants

For noting

23.0 2019 SCHEDULE - SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS TO ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

23.1 The 2019 Schedule of Presentations to Academic Committee is listed below:

Meeting Date Campus Venue

14 March Gold Coast G34_2.02

16 May Nathan N54_2.02

18 July Gold Coast G34_2.02

19 September Nathan N54_2.02

14 November Gold Coast G34_2.02

12 December* Nathan N54_2.02


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* Meeting will only proceed if business warrants

For noting

Meeting Number School/Department

1/2019 School of Information and Communication Technology

2/2019 Queensland Conservatorium

3/2019 School of Allied Health Science

4/2019 School of Government and International Relations

5/2019 School of Medical Science

6/2019* School of Engineering and Built Environment