CAPC Minutes 8/2015
Coursework Admissions and Programs Committee 8/2015
(A standing committee of Academic Board)
Meeting 8/2015 of Coursework Admissions and Programs Committee commenced at 3.15pm on Wednesday
9 December 2015 in the Council Chambers, First Floor, Chancellery Building A, 27 Chancellors Walk, Clayton
Campus.
MINUTES
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There were present:
Professor Sue Willis (Chair), Professors Zlatko Skrbis, Rob Brooks, Marilyn Baird (for Professor Wayne
Hodgson), David Paganin, Associate Professor Moira Paterson, Dr Kate Tregloan, Ms Lisa Smith, Ms
Natalie Mitchell, Mr Neville Hiscox, Ms Sunny Yang, Mr James Marshall, Ms Glenda Key, Ms Heather
Fletcher, Ms Martine Xavier, Ms Debbie Lees (via teleconference for Professor Alwyn Louw), Mr Donald
Wong (via teleconference), Ms Kelly Anderson.
Apologies:
Professors Darrell Evans, Ben Canny, Wayne Hodgson, Julia Lamborn, Associate Professor Alan Reid, Ms
Samantha Lipscombe, Ms Marian Costelloe, Ms Neda So.
In Attendance:
Ms Madeleine Soederberg, Ms Margaret Murphy, Mr Brent Muir, Ms Amelia Veronese, Ms Melanie
Koo.
Observer:
Dr Greg Cusack, Ms Amanda Semertzian.
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Arrangement of Agenda and Starring of Items
Members noted that:
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Items 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 and item 9 to be brought forward in the agenda as visitors were present for those
agenda items.
Ms Natalie Mitchell starred item 6.2 Monash Access Program.
Professor Sue Willis starred item 6.4 Course Review, Bachelor of Nutrition Science.
The Committee agreed that all items on the agenda not starred be adopted without discussion, and that
the actions recommended be taken or the information therein noted.
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Minutes
3.1 The Minutes of Meeting 7/2015 of the Coursework Admissions and Programs Committee, held on
28 October 2015, were confirmed.
3.2 Monash Business School Scholars Scholarship
Resolution:
The Committee received and noted the Report of Resolution of 25 November 2015.
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Matters arising from the minutes of previous meeting
4.1 The Committee noted the updated schedule of action items.
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Chair’s Business
Professor Willis noted that a small working group would be formed in the New Year to advise CAPC on
course maps, in particular, where they should be located within the various sites advising students.
Ms Glenda Key reported that currently there is a handbook version of course maps and a Find a Course
version and Maps also appear on some faculty sites. For the coming year, students will be directed to
the handbook version of course maps as they will always be consistent with the course requirements
section of the handbook and therefore the approved version of the course. They are also more
aesthetically pleasing than the Find a Course versions of the course map.
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Course Proposals
6.1 Proposals for new Offerings (Course, Major, Minor, Specialisation, Partner, Location)
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Bachelor of Architectural Design & Master of Architecture
Professor Willis starred this item because it is technically a new offering. The pair of courses has
previously been a bespoke pair of courses.
This course is to be marketed as a vertical double degree for school leavers and Dr Kate Tregloan
noted that this is consistent with how this course is offered nationally.
Resolution: CAPC endorsed the proposal for a new offering as listed below:
Existing
Course
Code
Existing Course Title
Bachelor of Architectural Design &
Master of Architecture
New Course
Title
Managing
Faculty
Notes
MADA
New Vertical Double Degree
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6.2
Proposals for Amendments to Courses for forwarding to Academic Board for noting
Resolution: CAPC approved the following proposals for amendments to existing courses for forwarding to
Academic Board for noting.
Existing
Course
Code
Existing
Course Title/s
A2000
Bachelor of
Arts
D30015
Bachelor of
Education
(Honours)
1679
3848
2778
4439
4519
Graduate
Certificate in
Business
Graduate
Diploma in
Business
Graduate
Diploma in
Human
Resource
Management
Master in
Actuarial
Studies
Master of
Addictive
Behaviours
New
Course
Title
Bachelor
of
Education
(Honours)
Managing
Faculty
Notes
Arts
Request to approve a new stream within the
Bachelor of Arts to be called ‘Masters accelerated
pathway’. CAPC is also asked to note that this will,
from the perspective of students, provide a
vertical double degree pathway into one of the
Arts Masters.
Education
Amendment to the name of one specialisation and
award title.
Business
and
Economics
Business
and
Economics
Transition to Course Architecture compliant, and
disestablish the old course code.
Transition to Course Architecture compliant, and
disestablish the old course code.
Business
and
Economics
Transition to Course Architecture compliant, and
disestablish the old course code.
Business
and
Economics
Transition to Course Architecture compliant, and
disestablish the old course code.
MNHS
Transition to Course Architecture compliant, and
Disestablish the old course code.
Monash Access Program
- Ms Natalie Mitchell starred this item and suggested that the AQF level 6 be edited out of the course
description. CAPC members agreed to this proposed amendment.
Resolution: CAPC noted the following proposal for amendments to an existing non-award course and forward
to Academic Board for noting:
Existing
Course
Code
4300
Existing
Course Title/s
Monash
Access
Program
New
Course
Title
Managing
Faculty
Notes
Education
Consistency with genre and new Course
Architecture code.
For information/action: Ms N Mitchell and Ms Glenda Key
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6.3 Proposals for Disestablishments of Courses
Resolution:
CAPC:
Noted the proposal for disestablishment of course codes as a result of amendments to courses to
align with Course Architecture (members were invited to note that the disestablishments are colocated with proposals relating to item 6.2 above).
CAPC to forward the proposals below to Academic Board for endorsement.
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Existing
Course
Code
Existing Course Title/s
New Course
Title
2681
Graduate Certificate in
Pharmacoeconomics
Business &
Economics
3807
Graduate Diploma in Health
Economics and Policy
Business &
Economics
4519
Master of Addictive
Behaviours
MNHS
1679
Graduate Certificate in
Business
Business &
Economics
3848
Graduate Diploma in
Business
Business &
Economics
2778
Graduate Diploma in Human
Resource Management
Business &
Economics
4439
Master of Actuarial Studies
Business &
Economics
6.4
Managing Faculty
Insufficient enrolments to be maintained as a
stand-alone course, units will be offered as part
of the Graduate Certificate in Business.
Insufficient enrolments to be maintained as a
stand-alone course, units will be offered as part
of the Graduate Diploma in Business.
Disestablish course code due to Course
Architecture transition – no teach out
implications as the course is ongoing
Disestablish course code due to Course
Architecture transition – no teach out
implications as the course is ongoing
Disestablish course code due to Course
Architecture transition – no teach out
implications as the course is ongoing
Disestablish course code due to Course
Architecture transition – no teach out
implications as the course is ongoing
Disestablish course code due to Course
Architecture transition – no teach out
implications as the course is ongoing
Course Review
Bachelor of Nutrition Science (3956, M2001 from 2016)
- Professor Willis starred this item and noted that course review reports would be starred on
the CAPC agendas going forward in order for CAPC to discuss and determine on any matters
to be drawn to the attention of Academic Board.
Resolution:
CAPC endorsed the course review report and implementation plan and recommended the
course for re-accreditation by the Academic Board for the period until 31 December 2022.
For information/action: Professor W Hodgson, Professor M Baird, Ms D D’Ambra
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Policies and Procedures
7.1
Proposed Revisions to Credit Policy and Procedures
Ms Mitchell outlined four major areas of change to the credit policy and procedures, and requested
feedback on the following:
- Inclusion of HDR in the University Credit policy and procedures
- Credit for research
- Form of credit – block credit
- Maximum credit limits
- Comment was made regarding collaborative coursework. It was suggested that faculties could
choose to give an additional 12 credit points in collaborative arrangements where the faculty
could verify the credits, an example being the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science’s
partnership with Heart Health Hospital. Ms Mitchell noted that she could amend section 23)
Collaborative Arrangement. However this would not fix the issue of maximum credit regarding
graduate diplomas and graduate certificates.
- It was noted that the policy and procedures had listed item 22 twice. Ms Mitchell to make the
editorial change required accordingly.
- CAPC deferred confirmation of the revised credit policy and procedure as further work was
required. The revised credit policy and procedures to be brought back to CAPC meeting 1/2016
for approval.
- CAPC members were requested to provide any further comments to Ms Mitchell.
- Ms Mitchell noted that a group would be formed to assist in the re-drafting of the policy.
For information/action: Ms N Mitchell and Ms S Arnott
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Course Review and Re-Accreditation
Ms Madeleine Soederberg and Ms Margaret Murphy reported that since this item was discussed
at the last CAPC meeting, there have been some revisions based on feedback from CAPC
members.
Course Review Procedures apply as of January 2016, however, those faculties that have already
begun work on course reviews for 2016 may continue with the existing processes although they
should discuss the transition with the Education Programs Office. The new reporting process
applies immediately even for reviews that are underway.
We will be piloting the new procedures next year, and will review the procedures in December
2016. Ms Murphy advised that she would be contacting faculties who are conducting reviews for
next year, to offer assistance with the review process in 2016.
Comment was made by Professor Brooks in relation to page 85 of the agenda papers that we
don’t have appropriate national benchmark data for Malaysia and South Africa. This will bring a
level of complexity for those reviewing courses offered at international campuses.
Various substantial and editorial changes were requested during the CAPC meeting, the amended
Course Review and Course Accreditation Procedures are attached on page 9. Amendments
included alternative wording regarding health checks. There was discussion about whether it
should it be possible to make a private submission to the external panel which the internal review
panel did not see. It was decided that, where requested, the person making the submission e.g.
students could have their name withheld (de-identified) from the internal panel.
Committee members provided positive feedback regarding the consultation process to date.
Resolution:
Subject to the attached amendments, CAPC:
1. Approved the Coursework Course Review Procedures; and
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2. Approved the revised Coursework Course Accreditation Procedures.
For information/action: Ms N Mitchell, Ms M Soederberg, Ms M Murphy
7.3
Corrections to award titles in AHEGS Statements
Corrections were proposed for the following award titles:
- Bachelor of Industrial Design
- Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science
- Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours)
Resolution:
Coursework Admissions and Program Committee approved the following amendments to the
award titles in AHEGS Statements detailed in the agenda papers.
For information/action: Mr N Hiscox and Mr M Hatwell
7.4
CPEG Membership in 2016
Ms Natalie Mitchell requested that CAPC members nominate themselves as Academic
Reviewers for CPEG in 2016.
Professor Marilyn Baird advised that she would be available to be a reviewer in January 2016,
however additional Academic Reviewers would be required throughout the year.
CAPC members were encouraged to put names forward to Ms Mitchell.
Resolution:
CAPC members nominated Academic Reviewers for CPEG.
For information/action: Ms N Mitchell
7.5
Coursework Scholarships Policy and Procedures Amendments
Resolution:
The committee considered and recommended that Academic Board approved the changes
made to the Coursework Scholarships Policy and Procedures.
For information/action: Mr N Hiscox and Dr C Menidis
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Scholarships and Prizes
8.1
Scholarship Proposals
Resolution:
The committee approved the introduction of the following scholarships for administration by
the Coursework Scholarships Unit:
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Younus Ramdad Engineering Scholarship
Master of Financial Mathematics Scholarship
Kath Byer Indigenous Scholarship
Mallee Division of General Practice Scholarship
Pauline Gandel Scholarship Proposal
John Gandel Scholarship Proposal
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Republic Polytechnic Education Scholarship
For information/action: Mr N Hiscox and Dr C Menidis
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Minors on Academic Transcripts
Mr Brent Muir provided a demonstration of WES and explained that minors would be available on
student academic transcripts going forward.
During the demonstration Mr Muir explained that minors could be added by going into WES >
nominate area of study > student can then select their specialisation, extended major, major and
minors.
Specialisation field has error check capability.
Mr Muir advised that minors would not be shown on transcripts for students enrolled in the nonCourse Architecture compliant courses. Mr Muir advised that greater functionality could be
turned on for old courses, however, he would need to speak to the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of
Education regarding teach out of old courses. This would be a list of specialisations (majors) but
would not show minors.
For information/action: Mr B Muir, Ms A Veronese
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Graduate Education Portfolio Structure
Due to time restrictions at the meeting, Professor Zlatko Skrbis agreed to circulate a powerpoint
presentation regarding the Graduate Education portfolio structure and to respond to queries
offline. The powerpoint presentation is attached on page 30 for information.
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Other Business
Professor Sue Willis acknowledged the contribution of Professor Ben Canny, not only as a
member of CAPC but as the President of Academic Board. Professor Willis thanked Professor
Canny for his efforts on behalf of CAPC and wished him well in his new role in Tasmania.
Professor Willis acknowledged student member Ms Kelly Anderson, undergraduate student
member and Ms Kylie Chow, postgraduate student member who have both served on the
committee for a two year term of office to end in 2015.
Professor Willis also thanked Associate Professor Moira Paterson and Professor David Paganin for
their contribution on the committee.
Professor Willis thanked all committee members for their contribution to the Coursework
Admissions and Programs Committee this year and wished everyone a happy festive season.
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Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 3 February 2016 at 3.15pm in the Sir George Lush
Room.
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2016 Meeting Dates
CAPC meetings will be held on Wednesday at 3.15pm in the Sir George Lush Room, Ground Floor, Building
3a, Clayton Campus on the following dates:
Meeting
Number
1/16
2/16
3/16
4/16
CPEG
Submission Date
due by
Mon 5.00pm
18 Jan
14 Mar
2 May
20 Jun
5/16
6/16
7/16
8/16
1 Aug
12 Sep
10 Oct
21 Nov
CAPC
Submission Date
due by
Mon 5.00pm
25 Jan
21 Mar
9 May
27 Jun
8 Aug
19 Sep
17 Oct
28 Nov
CAPC
Meeting Date
Sir George Lush Room
Wednesday 3.15pm
3 Feb
30 Mar
18 May
6 Jul
17 Aug
28 Sep
26 Oct
7 Dec
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