CAM Faculty Board Agenda 4/2003 20 June, 2003 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT Meeting 4/2003 of the Board of the Faculty of Commerce and Management will be held on Friday 20 June 2003, commencing with lunch at 12.30pm. The meeting will commence at 1pm to 3pm (immediately followed by the Deans/HOS of the Business and Law Group meeting), in the Boardroom, Graham Jones Building, Gold Coast Campus. Amanda Clark (Acting) Secretary AGENDA 1.0
APOLOGIES Apologies may be notified by e-mail to
[email protected] or by phoning on ext. 56468
2.0
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES The minutes of the 3/2003 meeting have been circulated. To be taken as read and confirmed
3.0
MATTERS ARISING FROM 3/2003 MINUTES
4.0
PRO-VICE CHANCELLOR (BUSINESS & LAW) REPORT 4.1
5.0
Professor John Dewar to speak to this item.
CHAIR'S REPORT 5.1
Associate Professor Christine Smith to speak to this item. ORDERING OF THE AGENDA
At this point in the agenda, members may propose that any matter on the agenda, not included in Section I, be so included. SECTION I: MATTERS FOR DEBATE AND DECISION 6.0
REPORT FROM THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL WORKING PARTY ON SUSTAINABILITY 6.1
At the 5/2002 meeting of University Council, a Sustainability Working Party was established and given responsibility for: • • • •
establishing the current level of focus on sustainability within the University in terms of the five broad areas of teaching, research, management, community services and leadership; exploring whether the University can be a leader in terms of sustainability in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region; identifying whether being a sustainable university contributes to the development of Griffith within the top ten universities of Australia; and developing an action plan for the development of Griffith as a sustainable university.
6.2
Council considered the report from the Sustainability Working Party at its 3/2003 (March) meeting, attached. The report is now being referred to Faculty Boards for their feedback on sections of the report that may be relevant to their Faculty's operations, particularly in respect of sustainability in curriculum development.
Recommendation 6.3
Members of CAM Faculty Board are asked to consider the attached paper ‘Report from Council Sustainability Working Party’ with a view to providing feedback to the Secretary, University Council.
For discussion 7.0
OFFSHORE DELIVERY / UNDERGRADUATE POLICY 7.1
At its 01/2002 meeting, the Internationalisation Committee discussed the increasing interest shown by international (existing and potential) partners with respect to offering Griffith University undergraduate programs off shore. It was felt that a general policy was required to ensure quality assurance of Griffith programs being offered offshore, and to offer comprehensive guidelines in terms of developing program structures for off shore delivery.
7.2
The Dean, International, on behalf of the University’s Internationalisation Committee, forwarded a memorandum (attached) to the Group PVCs, Deans and Directors of FBS, INS, HR and Commercial seeking feedback on a draft policy of Offshore Delivery / Undergraduate Policy.
7.3
The draft policy, attached (version 1.01), describes the circumstances under which Griffith University undergraduate programs may be offered offshore. It also outlines the structural requirements for the offering of undergraduate programs offshore.
Recommendation 7.4
Members of CAM Faculty Board are asked to consider the attached draft policy (version 1.01) “Offshore Delivery / Undergraduate Policy” with a view to providing feedback to the Secretary, Internationalisation Committee.
For discussion 8.0
ENHANCING THE EQUITY AGENDA AT GRIFFITH 8.1
The Executive Group endorsed the implementation of an approach, outlined in the attached discussion paper “Enhancing the Equity Agenda at Griffith University”, that will see Griffith enhance its position as a leader in equity and diversity (a copy of the discussion paper can be accessed at http://www.gu.edu.au/equity/frameset5sub3.html).
8.2
Attached for information is a copy of the Equity and Diversity Performance Indicators for the Griffith University Strategic Plan 2003-2007.
Recommendation 8.3
The Faculty of CAM Board is invited to have preliminary discussions on how it may contribute to realising the approach outlined in the paper, in view of its role in relation to curriculum development, teaching and learning management, and contributing to, and implementing the Group’s Equity Plan.
8.4
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to consider whether it wishes to invite the Pro Vice Chancellor (Equity and Community Partnerships) to a future meeting to initiate discussion on strategies to improve equity performance against the key indicators.
For discussion 9.0
NEW PROGRAM CONCEPT PROPOSAL MASTER IN PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING ADVANCED 9.1
The Schools of Accounting and Finance & Accounting, Banking and Finance are proposing to introduce a new program, Master in Professional Accounting Advanced, as described in 03/0244.
9.2
The Schools of ABF and ACF now seek to introduce a 4 semester full-time (2 years) Master of Professional Accounting Advanced that builds upon the existing program structure in the Master of Professional Accounting. The new program seeks to provide students with an option to undertake a number of complementary courses that would enhance their knowledge of accounting and relevant areas. Additional courses would be drawn from existing offerings from the Schools of Accounting, Banking and Finance, Accounting and Finance and Management. The Master of Professional Accounting Advanced would have an intake at the both the Nathan and Gold Coast Campuses.
9.3
Professors Errol Iselin and Tony Naughton, Heads of School, ABF & ACF, will introduce this item.
Recommendation 9.4
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to consider the new program concept proposal for the Master in Professional Accounting Advanced, described in 03/0244, for introduction in semester 1, 2004.
For discussion and approval 10.0
WITHDRAWAL OF PROGRAMS 3084 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT 4100 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT (CONTRACT) 5276 MASTER IN PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT (CONTRACT VERSION) 3085 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ELECTORAL GOVERNANCE 4101 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ELECTORAL GOVERNANCE 10.1
The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Business & Law) undertook a review of low enrolment programs within the Group with the above programs considered for rationalisation. The Head of School, PPP consulted with various stakeholders prior to concluding that the programs were no longer viable as separate programs, as described in 03/0236 and 03/0237.
10.2
The stakeholders advised the School that demand exists to continue to offer the courses to public sector managers. The School will now offer a revised set of courses in electoral governance and procurement management under the revised Master of Public Administration (formerly Master of Public Sector Management) program.
10.3
The School of Politics and Public Policy propose to withdraw the above programs from offer to take effect from semester 1, 2004.
10.4
Professor Ciaran O’Fairchellaigh, Head of School, PPP, will introduce this item.
Recommendation 10.5
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to consider the proposed withdrawal of the above programs, as described in 03/0236 and 03/0237, to take effect from semester 1, 2004.
For discussion and approval
11.0
SUBMISSION FOR A MAJOR CHANGE 3083 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC SECTOR ADMINISTRATION 5275 MASTER IN PUBLIC SECTOR ADMINISTRATION 5327 MASTER IN PUBLIC SECTOR ADMINISTRATION (HONOURS) 11.1
The School of Politics and Public Policy proposes to restructure its postgraduate coursework offerings in the above programs in response to the Pro-Vice Chancellor’s request to review the future of a number of existing programs with low enrolments.
11.2
The proposed changes are designed to consolidate the School’s postgraduate offerings, to provide a single focus for the School’s marketing efforts and to take into account a number of new initiatives and opportunities, including ANZSOG and offshore programs in China.
11.3
The proposed changes, as described in 03/0257, include: • Renaming of the programs from Public Sector Management to Public Administration to reflect the new focus of the programs; • Change in the award abbreviation as a result of name changes; • The withdrawal of the Graduate Certificate entry point • The inclusion of a Graduate Certificate exit point from Masters level programs; • The withdrawal of current specialisations in Public Management, Organisation and Public Sector Ethics; • The creation of new specialisations (from existing offerings) in Public Administration (generic), Electoral Governance and Procurement Management; • A generic structure of 20CP core and 60CP specialisation courses for the MPA; • A generic structure of 20CP core (including Research Methods), 60CP specialisation courses and 40CP Dissertation for MPA (Hons); and • Transitional arrangements for students who have completed half or more of their current award.
11.4
Professor Ciaran O’Fairchellaigh, Head of School, PPP, will introduce this item.
Recommendation 11.5
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to consider the major change submission, as described in 03/0257, for the 3083 Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management, 5275 Master in Public Sector Management and 5327 Master in Public Sector Management (Honours), to take effect from semester 1, 2004.
For discussion and approval 12.0
MINOR CHANGE SUBMISSION 4012PPP JURISPRUDENCE AND POLITICAL THEORY 2 12.1
The School of Politics and Public Policy propose to amend the title of the above course to 4012PPP Political Theory for introduction in semester 2, 2003, described in 03/0253 (attached).
12.2
As a result of the 2002 Stocktake Evaluation of Law programs a number of changes were implemented. The approved changes require an amendment to the course title as 4011PPP Jurisprudence and Political Theory 1 has been withdrawn from offer and replaced with the 4010LAW Jurisprudence. The content of 4012PPP remains unchanged.
Recommendation 12.3
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to consider the minor change submission, as described in 03/0253, to amend the course title for the above course to 4012PPP Political Theory for introduction in semester 2, 2003.
For discussion and approval 13.0
NEW PROGRAM SUBMISSION 3149 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EVENT MANAGEMENT 5406 MASTER IN EVENT MANAGEMENT 5407 MASTER IN EVENT MANAGEMENT (HONOURS) 13.1
The School of Tourism and Hospitality Management presented for consideration by members at the 1/2003 meeting the program submission documents for the above new programs (detailed in 03/0049).
13.2
At the 1/2003 meeting, members raised a number of concerns and asked the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management to address these prior to re-presenting the submission for further consideration. In summary, members raised the following: • • • • • • •
Inclusion of the word “management” in the title of the program without the inclusion of any courses in economics, finance or human resource management; The lack of elective options within the structure to give students an opportunity to “bring disciplines together” or to develop expertise; Concern with regards to honours supervision load within the School; Resource implications for the web development of courses; Projected program numbers are quite high. Members queried whether appropriate market research had been undertaken to substantiate the projections; Members discussed the intensive delivery length of 2 weeks as being too long, given their own experiences; and Dean, International raised concerns over delivery mode with regard to international students and DIMA (and CRICOS) regulations.
13.3
The School of THM have considered the above, and present a revised program submission for the above programs, described in 03/0238, for consideration.
13.4
Mr Hugh Wilkins, Head of School, THM, will introduce this item.
Recommendation 13.5
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to (re)consider the new program submission for 3149 Graduate Certificate in Event Management, 5406 Master of Event Management and 5407 Master of Event Management (Honours), as described in 03/0238, for introduction in semester 1, 2004.
For discussion and approval 14.0
NEW PROGRAM SUBMISSION 1271 BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 14.1
The new Bachelor of Hospitality Management program is a combined program offered in conjunction with the South Bank Institute of TAFE, as described in 03/0239, for introduction in semester 1, 2004. The first intake of students would be taught at Griffith in semester 2, 2005.
Yr 2 2 2 2
14.2
This program provides students with the opportunity to obtain a qualification in Hospitality Management. The program combines specialist courses along with generic business skills, and includes a hospitality internship placement to provide students with a solid understanding of the management functions of the industry.
14.3
Students will complete the modules required for the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management at South Bank Institute of TAFE for 1.5 years. They will then enter Griffith University and complete 120CP of courses as follows:
Sem II ll ll II
Campus of offer Nathan Nathan Nathan In Workplace/THM
Semester 2, Year Two Catalog No. Course Title 1003MKT – Introduction to Marketing 1008THM - Hospitality Studies and Research (NEW COURSE) 1008ECS - Business Statistics 2012THM – Industry Practicum 1 (the practicum will extend into the
CP 10 10 10 10
summer break)
3
I
Nathan
3 3 3
I I I /II
Nathan Nathan In Workplace/THM
3 3 3 3
II II II I/II
Nathan Nathan Nathan In Workplace/THM
Semester 1, Year Three 2104LAW Legal Issues for Hospitality Managers (subject to 10 confirmation by LAW)
14.4
2009THM – Project Management 3014THM – Tourism and Hospitality Financial Control 3021THM_P1 – Industry Practicum Two Semester 2, Year Three 3009THM – Business Development in Tourism and Hospitality 3007THM – Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality 3006THM – Tourism and Hospitality Marketing 3021THM_P2 – Industry Practicum Two
Mr Hugh Wilkins, HOS, THM, to introduce this item.
Recommendation 14.5
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to consider the new program submission for 1271 Bachelor of Hospitality Management, described in 03/0239, for introduction in semester 1, 2004.
For discussion and approval 15.0
NEW PROGRAM CONCEPT PROPOSAL MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT (CHINA) 15.1
The School of Tourism and Hospitality Management propose to offer a Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management (120CP) for off-shore delivery in partnership with Southeast University, Nanjing, China, as described in 03/0243.
15.2
The proposed new program seeks to draw upon the existing Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management courses. Southeast University will develop and deliver four courses, based on existing courses (and materials) offered under the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Recommendation 15.3
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to consider the new program concept proposal for a Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management to be delivered offshore, described in 03/0243, for introduction in semester 1, 2004.
10 10 10 10 10 10 10
For discussion and approval
16.0
SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION 5351 MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ECONOMICS 16.1
The Graduate School of Management and the School of Economics have forwarded for Faculty Board consideration a special purpose submission, described in 03/0240, proposing that a number of minor amendments take place with regards to the presentation and sequence of courses listed in the program structure on the University’s handbook web site.
16.2
Both Schools consider the changes necessary to ensure students undertake the relevant courses at the most appropriate time during the course of their enrolment. The amendments take into account the request by the School of Economics that students undertake 7002GSM Global Economics in Yr 1, semester 1 and that the core Graduate Diploma in Economics courses also be undertaken in Yr 1, semesters 1 and 2. The submission also includes the change in title from 7005GSM Business Finance to 7005GSM Corporate Finance, which has been actioned against all other GSM hosted programs.
16.3
The amended program structure is as follows:
Year 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Sem I I I I II II II II
Catalog Nbr 7206ECS 7002GSM 7203ECS 7009GSM 7205ECS 7207ECS 7010GSM
Course Mathematics for Business and Economics * Global Economics # Economic Analysis and Policy * Managing People # Intermediate Macroeconomics * Intermediate Microeconomics * Leadership and Communication # MBA approved elective
CP 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
I I I I II II II II
7001GSM 7004GSM 6007ECS 6008ECS 7005GSM 7006GSM 7007GSM
Accounting Decision Analysis # Information Systems # Advanced Macroeconomics Advanced Microeconomics Corporate Finance # Marketing # Strategic Management # MBA approved elective
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
# denotes core MBA courses * denotes core Graduate Diploma of Economics courses 16.4
The Graduate School of Management executively approved these changes (via email) on 28 May, 2003 as program host.
16.5
Professor Tom Nguyen, Head of School, ECS, to introduce this item.
Recommendation 16.6
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to consider the special purpose submission for amendments to the web handbook entry for 5351 Master in Business Administration / Graduate Diploma of Economics, as described in 03/0240, to take effect from semester 2, 2003.
For discussion and approval
17.0
CHANGES TO THE FINANCE AND INVESTMENT PLAN 3048 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 4054 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 5159 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 5163 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMIISTRATION (ADVANCED) 3124 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (INTERNATIONAL) 4126 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (INTERNATIONAL) 5160 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (INTERNATIONAL) 5348 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMIISTRATION (INTERNATIONAL) (ADVANCED) 17.1
At the 2/2003 meeting this item was withdrawn from the agenda.
17.2
The Head of School, ACF, presented the proposed changes to the 1/2003 meeting of the GSM Faculty Board. The proposed changes to the Finance and Investment Plan (GSMSPAO) were included as part of the major change submission (03/0223) prepared by the GSM. The major change submission included a number of changes to other academic plans (specialisations) within the above programs.
17.3
The proposed changes include: • Change in academic plan name from Finance and Investment to Finance • Inclusion of a course, 7214ACF Financial Institutions and Instruments, to facilitate progression through the major for mid-year entry students; • Inclusion of additional wording in the major structure to identify the option of 7102ACF Investment, Analysis and Management (for semester 1 entry students) OR 7214ACF Financial Institutions and Instruments (for mid-year entry students).
Finance & Investment Complete 30CP from the following courses: Sem Catalog Nbr I 7102ACF OR II 7214ACF I 7104ACF I,II 7059GSM II 7105ACF II 7103ACF
Course Investment, Analysis and Management (for semester 1 entry students)
CP 10
Financial Institutions and Instruments (for mid-year entry students) Multinational Corporate Finance Special Topics in Finance Asia Pacific Capital Markets Portfolio Management and Derivative Securities
10 10 10 10 10
17.4
The proposed changes to the Finance and Investment Plan (GSMSPAO), outlined above, were approved at the 1/2003 GSM Faculty Board meeting held on 7 May, 2003.
17.5
Professor Tony Naughton, Head of School, ACF, to introduce this item.
Recommendation 17.6
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to consider the proposed changes to the Finance and Investment Plan (GSMSPAO), described above and detailed in 03/0223, for introduction in semester 2, 2003.
For discussion and approval
18.0
7204IRL LABOUR LAW 5261 MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NATHAN) 5331 MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEEMNT (GOLD COAST) 5262 MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HONOURS) (NATHAN) 5389 MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HONOURS) (GOLD COAST) 18.1
The Schools of Management and Marketing and Management propose to extend the range of elective options under the above programs, described in 03/0242, to include 7204IRL Labour Law for semester 2, 2003.
18.2
The School of Industrial Relations currently offer this course in web dependant mode (participation on-line to either interact with educational content or communicate with staff or other students or to undertake both activities is a compulsory requirement of participation although some face to face component is retained) and plan to deliver this course (face to face) at the Gold Coast Campus in semester 1, 2004, subject to additional teaching staff. It is anticipated that the inclusion of this course in its present mode attempts to address the lack of industrial relations courses available to human resource professionals.
18.3
Dr Janis Bailey, Head of School, IRL, to introduce this item.
Recommendation 18.4
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to consider the inclusion of 7204IRL Labour Law as an elective option within the above programs, described in 03/0242, to take effect from semester 2, 2003.
For discussion and approval 19.0
MAJOR CHANGE SUBMISSION 1001 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENTS 19.1
The School of Accounting, Banking and Finance propose to withdraw one of the core courses in the program to allow students to undertake 60 credit points of elective courses, described in 03/0246. Within this 60 credit points it is proposed to allow students the option to undertake any of the campus-based majors on offer in the 1155 Bachelor of Business Management subject to pre-requisite requirements and timetabling restrictions.
19.2
It is considered the option to undertake a secondary specialisation within the degree program will greatly enhance the marketability of the program and attractiveness to students. It will also allow students to undertake a broader scope of study that will enhance their professional studies and encourage learning across disciplines. The changes to program structure also require a change to degree rules. The proposed program structure is as follows:
YEAR 1 (80CP) Year 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Sem I I I I II II II II
Cat Nbr 1003ABF 1001MGT 1008ECS 1001ABF 1004MGT 1004ABF 1005ECS 1003MKT
Course Mathematics for Financial Planning Management Concepts Business Statistics Accounting Principles Business Information Systems Introduction to Financial Planning Economics for Managers Introduction to Marketing
CP 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
YEARS 2 & 3 (110CP 100CP of core courses & 50CP 60CP of elective courses) Year 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Sem I I I I II II II II
Cat Nbr 2002ABF 2003ABF 2006ABF 2009ABF 2005ABF 2008ABF 3008ABF
Course Business Finance Financial Accounting Introduction to Business Law Financial Statement Analysis Management Accounting Elective Risk Management Principles Revenue Law - Theory & Policy in Action Elective
CP 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
I I I I II II II II
3014ABF 3012ABF
Retirement and Estate Planning Taxation Planning Elective Elective Advanced Finance and Security Analysis Financial Planning, Construction and Review Elective Elective
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
3004ABF 3011ABF
219.3
Professor Errol Iselin, Head of School, ABF, to introduce this item.
Recommendation 19.4
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to consider the major change submission for 1001 Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Planning and Investment, described in 03/0246, to take effect from semester 1, 2004.
For discussion and approval
20.0
MARKET DAY FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS 20.1
The Head of School, IRL, has suggested that the Faculty may wish to advise and service its undergraduate students through a more formal promotion of the breadth of CAM majors - at a single place, at a single time.
20.2
The Head of School, IRL, has outlined her suggestion for a “mini Open Day” or “Market Day” in the attached memorandum, dated 19 May, 2003.
20.3
The Dean, Faculty of CAM referred this matter to Dr Peter Jordan, Program Convenor, B Commerce to gauge interest levels from other Heads of Schools. The Dean, Faculty of CAM also suggested that it may be useful to raise the possibility of similar initiatives at Logan and the Gold Coast.
20.4
Dr Janis Bailey, HOS, IRL, and Dr Peter Jordan, Program Convenor, B Commerce, to introduce this item.
Recommendation 20.5
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to consider the suggestion of a “mini Open Day” or “Market Day” to promote to students the breadth of CAM majors.
For discussion and approval 21.0
RHD LEVELS OF SUPPORT 21.1
At the 3/2003 members were invited by the Dean, Postgraduate Education, to provide feedback if they were having any difficulties in providing the appropriate level of infrastructure and support for RHD students. Members raised a number of concerns (space, lack of funding, inconsistency between Schools) and it was agreed to consider RHD support levels within the Faculty.
21.2
The changes to the University budget process no longer allocate monies for this purpose directly to School accounts. The Dean of CAM has allocated monies and put into School budgets, however, some Schools have argued that this level of funding is not considered adequate.
21.3
Attached is a summary of RHD levels across the Schools based within the Faculty of CAM along with a copy of the University expectations in relation to minimum standards.
Resolution 21.4
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to consider the summary of RHD levels across Faculty of CAM Schools and the University minimum standards with a view to developing a Faculty minimum standard.
For discussion 22.0
DEANS REPORT ON ANNUAL PROGRAM MONITORING 22.1
Members will recall that the Board, at its 3/2003 meeting, resolved to recommend the majority of the 2002 Annual Program Monitoring Reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) for consideration by the Teaching and Learning Excellence Committee (TLEC) and the Academic Committee.
22.2
In considering Annual Program Monitoring Reports prepared by other Groups, TLEC noted a number of issues: • Concerns about student retention in programs • Appropriate assessment processes • Continuing and sessional staff planning • Value in bringing together equity and diversity within the curriculum
22.3
In relation to the identification of program stocktake evaluation needs, TLEC determined that Pro-Vice Chancellors, in consultation with Deans and Directors, put forward requests for stocktake evaluation funding (up to $7,000 per Group) to the Chair of TLEC, who will consider applications in consultation with the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Teaching and Learning).
22.4
Attached is the report on Annual Program Monitoring within the Faculty of CAM, prepared by the Dean, CAM.
Recommendation 22.5
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to consider the Dean’s report on Annual Program Monitoring and make a recommendation on stocktake evaluation needs for consideration by the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Business & Law).
For discussion and recommendation 23.0
PROGRAM CONVENOR CHANGES SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 23.1
The School of Management propose Dr George Lafferty as Program Convenor for the following programs: 3138 5261 5262 5375 5377 5379
23.2
Graduate Certificate in Management - Innovation and Change Master of Human Resource Management Master of Human Resource Management with Honours Master of Management - Innovation and Change Master of Management with Honours - Innovation and Change Master of Management (Research)
A/Professor Michelle Barker, HOS, MGT to introduce this item.
Recommendation 23.3
The Faculty of CAM Board is asked to approve Dr George Lafferty as Program Convenor for the above postgraduate programs hosted by the School of Management.
For approval 24.0
QIBT ISSUES 24.1
The Dean, Faculty of CAM wishes to discuss, in a broader context, concerns that have been raised with regards to students entering Griffith programs via QIBT pathways. The general areas of concern include: • English language proficiency / skill levels • Awarding of Pass Conceded grades above University minimums • Admission and Credit Transfer arrangements.
24.2
Mr Chris Madden, Director, International has been invited to discuss QIBT issues to inform current negotiations for 2003 agreements.
24.3
The current QIBT agreement, due to expire in December 2002, outlines a number of areas that Griffith and Faculties/Program Convenors must undertake: •
•
•
Section 4 – Obligations of the Institute Obligations of QIBT are set out under sub-sections (a) to (z). These sub-sections cover, in part, entry requirements, English study, and future study at Griffith and are linked to Schedules One, Two, Three, Four and Seven. Section 6 – Obligations of the University Obligations of Griffith are set out under sub-sections (a) to (f). These sub-sections cover the provision of consultative staff, counselling (academic advisement), provision and maintenance of teaching facilities and equipment, location of administration, advertising and access to University services. Section 7 – Mutual Convenants This section sets out mutual agreements with both parties in relation to ELICOS program delivery, English Plus Programs (linked to Schedule One), Foundation and Postgraduate Qualifying Progarms (linked to Schedule Eight), Exemptions, Moderation, Advanced Standing (linked to Schedule Two), Awarding of Diplomas, Academic Advisory Committee, Marketing Costs, Relationship, Termination and Confidentiality & Intellectual Property Rights. Section 7 highlights areas of responsibility for the Faculty: 7.4 Exemptions – exemptions can only apply to students who have undertaken tertiary level studies and that the granting of exemptions is first approved in writing by the Dean (or nominee) of the appropriate School of the University. 7.5 Moderation (a) the University shall provide moderation services to the Institute for course work, assignments and examination scripts for the Programs which moderation shall be provided by the appropriate Dean of the Faculty and shall include: (i) a review of the distribution of marks in relation to each work assignment and examination; (ii) moderation of a set of examination scripts which set of scripts shall represent a cross section of the total scripts for each unit and shall include not less than one script in ten with a minimum of eight scripts; (b) the moderators appointed by the University shall be responsible for the selection of the scripts subject of clause 7.5 (a)(ii); (c) marks awarded to course work assignments and examination scripts may be adjusted following the completion of the moderation process; (d) If, in the reasonable opinion of the Dean of the appropriate Faculty of the University, there are serious deficiencies or inconsistencies in the marking of assignments or examination scripts, the Head of School may require a remarking of all assignments or examination scripts which remarking shall be effected at the expense in every respect of the Institute; (e) If, in the reasonable opinion of the Principal of the Institute, there are serious discrepancies between the level of assessment of a unit for Institute students and University students, the Principal shall be entitled to seek a full review of the moderation of the course and of the final assessment by the relevant Head of School.
24.4
With regards to Admission and Credit Transfer Arrangements, the 2004 agreement will include due reference to University Admissions criteria, University Credit Transfer Policy and the maximum level of PCs to be awarded – refer Bachelor’s Degree Policy.
For discussion
SECTION II: ITEMS REQUIRING RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE ACTION 25.0
SUBMISSION FOR A MINOR CHANGE TO HOTEL MANAGEMENT PLAN 1034 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS 1036 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS/BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JAPANESE 1230 BACHELOR OF ARTS/BACHELOR OF BUSINESS 25.1
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•
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25.2
The Chair has executively approved a minor change submission to make changes to the Hotel Management major (CAMHMT), described in 03/0233, to take effect from semester 2, 2003 as follows: the addition of two optional courses to provide a wider choice of specialised courses (at third year level); the inclusion of the previously overlooked Industry Experience requirement; and the inclusion of advance notice to students of uniform and practical group allocation requirements in the Practical Competency Food and Beverage Service Management courses (1005THM and 1006THM). The Hotel Management major is also listed as an available major (subject to timetabling constraints) to students enrolled in 1035 B Commerce (CAMHMT7), 1155 B Business Management (CAMHMT4), 1255 B Marketing (CAMHMT6), 1257 B Marketing (CAMHMT5). These programs will also be affected by the above changes.
HOTEL MANAGEMENT Compulsory Courses (40CP) Year 1 2 2 3
Sem I I,II I,II II
Catalog Nbr 1007THM 1005THM 1006THM 3016THM
Course Introduction to Hospitality Management Food Production Management Food and Beverage Service Management Room Division Management
PLUS 20CP from the following courses: 2 II 2008THM Advanced Food and Beverage Management 3 I 3006THM Tourism & and Hospitality Marketing 3 I 3014THM Tourism and Hospitality Financial Control 3 I 3015THM Hospitality Properties and Operations Management 3 II 3013THM Conference and Function Management 3 II 3007THM Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality 3 II 3009THM Business Development for Tourism and Hospitality Management
CP 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Practical Industry Experience Students are required to undertake a minimum requirement of 400 hospitality hours of practical industry experience to be completed before entering their final year. An additional 200 residential hospitality hours of practical industry experience is required to be completed during the final year. Academic Staff monitor the practical industry experience while the onus is on the student to find an industry placement. Assistance and support is available through the Schools’s Industry Liaison Officer. Practical Competency Courses The Food and Beverage Service Management courses (1005THM and 1006THM) cover food production and food and beverage service and are taken on campus over semesters I and II with continuous assessment of practical skills in addition to an assignment and final examination. Uniforms are essential for these courses and must be ordered and purchased prior to commencement of Semester. Appointment times for both Uniform ordering and practical group
allocation is two weeks prior to commencement of classes. Confirm dates via Tourism and Hotel Management Home Page http://www.gu.edu.au/school/thm, or contact School Administration Office, telephone 07) 5552 8054. For ratification 26.0
SUBMISSION FOR A MINOR CHANGE TO TOURISM MANAGEMENT PLAN 1034 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS 1036 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS/BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JAPANESE 1230 BACHELOR OF ARTS/BACHELOR OF BUSINESS 26.1
The Chair has executively approved a minor change submission to make changes to the Tourism Management major (CAMTRM), described in 03/0234, to take effect from semester 2, 2003 as follows: • an additional elective course (3007THM Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality); and • to provide a choice of semesters between 3007THM Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality and 3006THM Tourism and Hospitality Marketing to enable students to satisfy the major requirements.
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The Tourism Management major is also listed as an available major (subject to timetabling constraints) to students enrolled in 1016 B Arts (CAMTRM), 1155 B Business Management (CAMTRM5), 1255 B Marketing (CAMTRM7), 1257 B Marketing (CAMTRM6). These programs will also be affected by the above changes.
TOURISM MANAGEMENT Compulsory Courses (60CP) Year 1 2 2 3 3
Sem I I II I I
3
II II
Catalog Nbr 1002THM 2004THM 2002THM 3004THM 3006THM OR 3007THM 3005THM
Course Introduction to Tourism Management Sustainable Tourism Global Tourism Systems Tourism and Hospitality Research Methods Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
CP 10 10 10 10 10
Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Tourism Planning and Development
10 10
For ratification 27.0
MINOR CHANGE SUBMISSION 1128 BACHELOR OF LAWS/BACHELOR OF COMMERCE – APPLIED ECONOMICS SPECIALISATION 27.1
During 2002 a major change submission was approved to include a broader range of majors in the above program including: Accounting, Applied Economics, Banking and Funds Management, e-Commerce, Employment Relations, Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Marketing and Management. As part of these changes, the degree requirements were altered and all students were required to complete 30CP of designated commerce courses which were attached to each major (specialisation).
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The Faculty of Law raised with the School of Economics that the designated commerce courses for the Applied Economics major (CAMECO2) were not listed in the program catalogue and students were unable to plan effectively as a consequence.
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The Chair has executively approved a minor change submission to make changes to the Applied Economics major (CAMECO2), described in 03/0256, to take effect from 2003 to include the following courses as designated commerce courses: 1011IRL Industrial Relations, 1003MKT Introduction to Marketing and 1001MGT Management Concepts.
For ratification SECTION III: MATTERS FOR NOTING AND WHERE APPROPRIATE ACCEPTANCE OF RECOMMENDATIONS 28.0
REVISED GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORMS FOR CAM FACULTY RESEARCH GRANTS 28.1
Letters have been sent out advising outcomes of the April round of the 2003 CAM Faculty Research Grants Scheme. The panel that was formed to consider applications suggested that three rounds of applications (April, August and October) be conducted as well as some minor revisions to the guidelines and application form, attached.
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Approximately $200,000 is available for distribution in the August round for which applications will be called for at the end of June.
For noting 29.0
CREDIT TRANSFER AND ARTICULATION ARRANGEMENTS 29.1
The Acting Academic Registrar emailed Deans and Head of Elements with respect to activities in relation to credit transfer and articulation. The email, circulated on 28 May, 2003 contained the following information and advice:
“There is considerable activity at present in the area of setting up credit transfer arrangements, as this is an important aspect of Griffith's competitiveness in marketing its programs, particularly to international students. Also, action is currently underway to assess all VET Training Packages which are progressively replacing the programs now offered by TAFEs and Private Providers in order to both maintain our strong links with the VET sector and to ensure that students have achieved the appropriate prior knowledge for successful progression within Griffith degrees. It is important that all members of staff involved in any aspect of negotiating or approving credit transfer for students are aware of the University's approved processes for the formalisation of any arrangements with outside bodies which involve credit transfer towards Griffith degrees. It is essential that all initiatives involving credit transfer are channelled through the formal approval processes so that the details can be assessed, recorded systematically and disseminated to the relevant organisations and to students and potential students through the University's Credit Transfer web site. It is particularly important that any reference to credit transfer in legal agreements is checked, preferably at the planning stage, for accuracy within policy and for later application to student requests. Could you please forward this e-mail to all academic and relevant general staff in your Faculty and ask them to note the University's Credit Transfer Policies and processes summarised below and urge them to channel initiatives through the formal approval processes.
PLANNED ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS A Planned Articulation arrangement involves a specifically approved pathway for progression from one designated award course to another (e.g. Polytechnic/TAFE Diploma to Griffith undergraduate degree). Planned articulation arrangements are subject to approval of the relevant Faculty Board on the advice of the Program Convenor. Proposed planned articulation arrangements should be forwarded to the Credit Transfer Officer, Student Administration, Bray Centre, Nathan Campus, email:
[email protected] who will provide advice to the Program Convenor and document the proposal in the standard form. The proposal will then be forwarded to the relevant Faculty Board for approval. Any proposal for a planned articulation arrangement which involves amounts of credit which are above the limits set for credit transfer or planned articulation within the Credit Transfer Policy should be dealt with as a "structured upgrading" arrangement and should be written up as a program submission which should follow the normal approval track of Faculty Board, Education Committee (Programs Committee as of 1 June) and Academic Committee. TRAINING PACKAGES - VET (VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING) Any proposal for the assessment of TAFE or Private Provider VET courses should be forwarded to the Credit Transfer Officer, Student Administration, Nathan Campus, who is working with TAFE Qld and major Private Providers. These arrangements are approved by Faculty Boards via Program Convenor recommendation. LEGAL AGREEMENTS WHICH INCLUDE CREDIT TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS The Legal Office will be seeking confirmation that any credit transfer arrangements included in legal documents have been checked by the University's Credit Transfer Officer. Advice should be sought at the planning stage and any reference or commitment to credit must be checked before documents are forwarded to the Legal Office. UNIVERSITY CREDIT POLICY Full details of the policy can be located at www.griffith.edu.au/credit “ 29.2
Members are asked to note the procedures above and apply as required.
For noting
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ARC RESEARCH NETWORKS 30.1
The Deputy Vice Chancellor circulated an email to staff on 28 May, 2003 advising that the ARC has introduced a program called ARC Research Networks which focuses on providing support and incentives for individual researchers and research teams to connect with other researchers in universities, research agencies and end-users with the aim of building the scope and scale of research excellence within Australia.
Approximately 15 Networks will be funded, at level of up to $500,000 per annum each for five years. There is a seed funding program as a prelude to full application. For full details please consult the ARC Discussion Paper on the program at : http://www.arc.gov.au/pdf/ARC_RN_Consultation_Paper_V10.pdf 30.2
Comments on the program are welcome at any time. Comments provided before 27 June 2003 will be able to be taken into account in the preparation of the funding rules.
30.3
Members are invited to forward comments to Daina Garklavs, Office for Research, on
[email protected]
For noting 31.0
SUCCESSFUL ARC LINKAGE GRANTS 31.1
The Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project scheme results for Round 2, 2003 were announced by Dr Brendan Nelson MP on Thursday 28th May, 2003. Congratulations to the School of Politics and Public Policy: Griffith University Chief Investigators: Professor John Wanna and Dr Patrick Bishop (PPP) Collaborating University Chief Investigators: Professor Geoffrey Lawrence and Dr Lynda Herbert-Cheshire (UQ – School of Social Science). Dr John Rolfe (CQU - Faculty of Business) Partner Investigator (also an Industry Partner): Dr Allan Dale (Department of Natural Resources and Mines) Industry Partners: Department of Natural Resources and Mines; Department of Main Roads; Queensland Transport and Local Government Association of Queensland. Engaged Government: A study of government-community engagement for regional outcomes. ARC Funding: $300,000 over 3 years – Project and APAIs
For noting 32.0
OTHER BUSINESS
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NEXT MEETING 33.1
The 5/2003 meeting of the Commerce and Management Faculty Board will be held on Friday, July 18 with lunch at 12.30pm in the Bray Centre, Room 2.06, Nathan Campus. The Board meeting will commence promptly at 1pm.
Distribution list:
Information Copies (no attachments):
Professor John Dewar, PVC, Business & Law
Ms Alison Harris, Group Resource Manager, Business & Law Group Mr Robert Mitchell, HR Consultant, Business & Law Group Ms Kirilly Brumby, ER Consultant, Business & Law Group Deans & HOS’s secretaries, Business Group School Administration Officers, Business Group Sharyn Burmeister, Business Manager, GSM Ms Robyn Stephens, Manager, Learning
A/Professor Christine Smith, Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management Heads of Schools, Business Group Acting Director, GSM Director, Masters Programs, GSM (Gold Coast) Program Convenors (B Bus, B Comm, B Bus Mgt) Ms Amanda Clark (Acting Secretary)
Registry
Programs,GSM Ms Mary Hassard, Credit Transfer Officer