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Academic Committee Agenda 5/2014 Thursday 6 November 2014

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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 6 November 2014 in Council Chambers 2.02, The Chancellery (G34), Gold Coast campus. Apologies may be recorded by telephoning Mrs Sandra Hunter on 373 57375.

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COMMITTEE CHAIR

Academic Provost – Professor Adam Shoemaker 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 Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) – Professor Paul Mazerolle ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) – Professor Michael Powell ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) – Professor Allan Cripps ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Sciences) – Professor Debra Henly ex officio Vice President (Corporate Services) – Mr Colin McAndrew ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (Information Services) – Ms Linda O’Brien ex officio Pro Vice Chancellor (International) – Professor Sarah Todd ex officio Academic Registrar – Ms Kathy Grgic ex officio Dean, Learning Futures – Professor Alf Lizzio ex officio Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School - Professor Sue Berners-Price ex officio Deputy Chair of the Committee – Associate Professor Wendy Loughlin ex officio Ms Tasha Langham (Secretary) Council

Mr Naveen Sharma Until 31 December 2015 Deans

Professor Marcus Lane, Dean (Academic), Arts, Education, and Law ex officio Professor Glenn Finger, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Arts, Education, and Law ex officio Professor Gerry Docherty, Dean (Research), Arts, Education, and Law ex officio Professor Linda Trenberth, Dean (Academic), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Lorelle Frazer, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Graham Cuskelly, Dean (Research), Griffith Business School ex officio Professor Tony Perkins, Dean (Academic), Griffith Health ex officio Professor Nick Buys, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Health ex officio Professor David Shum, Dean (Research), Griffith Health ex officio Professor Sushila Chang, Dean (Academic), Griffith Sciences ex officio Professor Richard John, Dean (Learning and Teaching), Griffith Sciences ex officio Professor David Lambert, Dean (Research), Griffith Sciences ex officio Academic Staff Members

Dr Peter Ross (GBS) Until 31 December 2014 Dr Herman Tse (GBS) Until 31 December 2014 Associate Professor Jeroen Kroon (HTH) Until 31 December 2014 Professor Alejandro Lopez (SCG) Until 31 December 2014 Dr Rachel Dioso-Villa (AEL) Until 31 December 2014 Dr Kylie Burns (AEL) Until 31 December 2015 Dr Sarah Cresswell (SCG) Until 31 December 2015 Dr Robyn Cameron (GBS) Until 31 December 2015 Associate Professor Helen Massa (HTH) Until 31 December 2015 Associate Professor Peter Johnston (SCG) Until 31 December 2015 Associate Professor Leanne Wiseman (AEL) Until 31 December 2015 Dr David Trembath (HTH) Until 31 December 2015

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

Associate Professor Janet Ransley (School of Criminology and Criminal Justice) ex officio Professor Donna Pendergast (School of Education and Professional Studies) ex officio Professor Chris Lee (School of Humanities) ex officio Associate Professor Michael Haugh (Acting) (School of Languages and Linguistics) ex officio Professor Pene Mathew (Griffith Law School) ex officio Professor Paul Cleveland (Director, Queensland College of Art) ex officio Professor Herman Van Eyken (Head, Griffith Film School) ex officio Professor Scott Harrison (Director, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University) ex officio

Griffith Business School

Professor Ross Guest (Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics) ex officio Associate Professor Michael Barry (Department of Employment Relations & Human Resources) ex officio Professor Heidi Dahles (Department of International Business and Asian Studies) ex officio Professor Evan Douglas (Department of Marketing) ex officio

Associate Professor Laura Lawton (Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management) ex officio Professor Andrew O’Neil (School of Government and International Relations) ex officio

Griffith Health

Professor Peter Milburn (School of Allied Health Sciences) ex officio Professor Analise O’Donovan (School of Applied Psychology) ex officio Professor Ward Massey (School of Dentistry and Oral Health) ex officio Professor Patrick O’Leary (School of Human Services and Social Work) ex officio Professor Mark Forwood (School of Medical Science) ex officio Professor Simon Broadley (School of Medicine) ex officio Professor Jenny Gamble (Acting) (School of Nursing and Midwifery) ex officio Professor Andrew Davey (School of Pharmacy) ex officio

Griffith Sciences

Associate Professor Robert Sang (School of Natural Sciences) ex officio Professor Michael Blumenstein (School of Information and Communication Technology) ex officio Professor Geoff Tansley (Griffith School of Engineering) ex officio Professor Hamish McCallum (Griffith School of Environment) ex officio

Coursework Postgraduate Student

Mr Jason McNeil Until 31 December 2014 Higher Degree Research Candidate

Mr Saeed Shaeri Until 31 December 2014 Undergraduate Students

Mr Jeremy Brooks (HTH) Until 31 December 2014 Mr Jonathan Nkunzimana (GBS) Until 31 December 2014 Mr Ning Zhu (SCG) Until 31 December 2014 Mr Ryan Anderson (AEL) Until 31 December 2014

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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 6 November 2014 in Council Chambers 2.02, The Chancellery (G34), Gold Coast campus.

Tasha Langham Secretary

AGENDA

1.0 APOLOGIES

Apologies can be recorded by telephoning Sandra Hunter on extension 57375, or by emailing [email protected].

2.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the 4/2014 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

The Committee will wish to welcome Professor Herman Van Eyken, Head, Griffith Film School to his first meeting.

5.0 VICE CHANCELLOR’S REPORT

5.1 The Vice Chancellor’s report to the October meeting of University Council is attached. 5.2 The Vice Chancellor will attend to update members on issues of importance and take

questions, with or without notice.

6.0 BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES

6.1 Changes to Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion Policy

6.1.1 At the 4/2014 Academic Committee meeting, changes to the Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion Policy were considered. The Committee,


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particularly the student representatives on the Committee, were not supportive of the proposal to remove the appeals provisions in relation to probation. There were concerns raised in relation to the use of term ‘probation’ and the accusatory nature of the term, and that the appeals process is used by students as a means of having the word probation removed from their record. Concerns were also expressed about the wording of probation letters.

6.1.2 As a result of the discussion of the last Academic Committee, changes to the

Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion Policy are being proposed for semester 1, 2015 specifically in relation to the language used to describe a student’s academic standing status. There is no change to the criteria or the business process. Communications to students in relation to academic standing are being revised and will include a visualisation of the colour coding including their current academic standing position.

6.1.3 A student may be assessed as having an academic standing status of:

New Terminology Old Terminology Meaning of action

Green Good academic standing

Good academic standing

Blue Warning Low risk to maintenance of good academic standing status

Amber Probation Medium risk to maintenance of good academic standing status

Red Exclusion Significant risk to maintenance of good academic status and consideration by the Dean (Learning & Teaching) for exclusion from the University

6.1.4 To support students 'at risk' from losing their 'good academic standing'

systematic assessments of student performance are normally made at least twice throughout each semester:

prior to week 8 - Tier 1 assessment (previously referred to as amber risk assessment)

end of Semester - Tier 2 assessment (previously referred to as red risk assessment).

6.1.5 The Committee is asked to consider the proposed changes to the Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion Policy as per the marked up attachment (2014/00005180), for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

6.1.6 The Chair will introduce this item.

Recommendation

6.1.7 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Learning and Teaching

Committee (4/2104), is asked to approve the changes to the Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion Policy (2014/0005180), for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

For discussion 7.0 PRESENTATION – GRIFFITH FILM SCHOOL

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strategies utilised by the School to attain its level of success both nationally and internationally.

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

Nil

SECTION II: MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND DECISION

8.0 CHAIR’S REPORT AND PRESENTATION

8.1 The Chair will report on matters of interest that have arisen since the previous meeting

including:

Update on Retention and Employment Strategy

National curriculum review

OP review For noting

9.0 INTRODUCING A 6 X 8 WEEK ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR ONLINE

9.1 From March 2015, Griffith will launch a targeted suite of premium quality ‘pure play’

online programs in alliance with a private provider of the highest calibre. This partnership is pivotal to realising the education transformation desired in the Strategic Plan 2013-2017 and the Academic Plan 2013-2017, the principles of which include rapid entry to the market to gain competitive advantage, scalable and sustainable enterprise, student focus, and broadening our reach into the Asia-Pacific region.

9.2 To ensure the success of our online education innovations and achieve the scale and

quality of online education growth required to meet Griffith’s strategic goals, innovative and distinct approaches to delivery are required. The attached paper (2014/0005179) describes the model and the anticipated benefits to the University and its students for implementing a six teaching period academic calendar for a small group of high quality online programs.

9.3 The nature of a ‘pure play’ online delivery model will facilitate a dramatic change to the

curricula and teaching. As a result, only a small group of programs have been identified for release via this approach, the first of which is the Master of Business Administration in March 2015.

9.4 The Chair will introduce this item

Recommendation

9.5 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Learning and Teaching Committee

(4/2014), is asked to approve the introduction of a 6 x 8 week academic calendar for



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online programs as described in document number 2014/0005179, for introduction in March 2015.

For discussion

10.0 PROGRESS REPORT ON ACADEMIC PLAN 2013-2017

10.1 The Academic Plan is one of two Core Activity Plans interpreting the Strategic Plan 2013-

2017. One year on from the launch of the 2013-2017 Academic Plan, Academic Committee is asked to review progress towards the Plan's goals, targets and strategies.

10.2 The document Reporting on Academic Plan 2013-2017 Transforming the Student

Experience Progress Reporting – 2014 (2014/0005186) is attached for the Committee’s consideration. This report informs the Academic Committee on the status of the overall Plan and provides information to the Academic Provost on those strategies that need to be refined or realigned or provided with additional support. The Progress Report evidences a strong focus on implementation of the goals, targets and strategies with a number already completed.

10.3 It is recognised that reports of a number of recent Commonwealth and State Government

reviews of teacher education, secondary education and the Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014 may require a recasting of the Academic Plan’s themes and strategies under each of the goals. The Academic Provost will speak to this item.

10.4 The Chair will introduce this item. Recommendation 10.5 Academic Committee is asked to recommend to Council the document Reporting on

Academic Plan 2013-2017 Transforming the Student Experience Progress Reporting – 2014 (2014/0005186) for noting.

11.0 DISESTABLISHMENT OF UNIVERSITY ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE

11.1 At the 7/2014 meeting, members of University Assessment Committee raised the issue

of whether the Committee should continue in its current form, given that it was primarily established in response to recommendations made in the September 2008 AQUA audit report of Griffith University. The Deans Learning and Teaching expressed the view that they are seeing the same documentation in a number of Committee fora (University Assessment Committee [UAC], Learning and Teaching Committee [LTC], Programs Committee [PC] and Academic Committee [AC]) and that assessment is a core function of learning and teaching and logically fits within the ambit of the Learning and Teaching Committee.

11.2 The Committee noted that UAC has played an important role in quality assurance of

assessment and if UAC did not continue then consideration would need to be given to the number of times LTC meets to ensure adequate discussion of assessment issues.

11.3 Members agreed that three steps of governance in this area is more than necessary and

that prior requests to report directly to Academic Committee to minimise the duplication had not been successful.

11.4 An amended constitution for the Learning and Teaching Committee (2014/0005178)

which includes responsibilities for the conduct of assessment is attached for consideration. The revised constitution allows for up to two members of academic staff with specialist expertise in learning, assessment and teaching to be appointed by the Chair.



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11.5 Taskforces or working parties established to investigate assessment issues will report directly to the Academic Provost.

11.6 The Chair will introduce this item.

Recommendation

11.7 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Learning and Teaching Committee

(4/2014), is asked to approve the disestablishment of University Assessment Committee, together with the revised constitution for Learning and Teaching Committee (2014/0005178).

For approval

12.0 THE GRIFFITH GRADUATE

12.1 Academic Committee is asked to consider the attached revised Griffith Graduate Statement (2014/0005607). The Statement has been reviewed against the TEQSA Course Accreditation standards and AQF Levels 5-9 (excluding Masters by Research) to determine whether the graduate attributes can be extended from the current undergraduate student focus to postgraduate students, and to determine whether Griffith Graduate Attribute #1 "Knowledgeable and Skilled in their Disciplines" is sufficiently addressed in its current format to ensure AQF compliance. A background paper which supports the proposed revisions is also attached (2014/0005612).

12.2 The Committee is asked to note that Higher Degree research students are covered by a

separate Higher Degree Research Graduate Attributes statement.

12.3 The Chair, Programs Committee will introduce this item.

Recommendation

12.4 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (8/2014), is

asked to approve the revised Griffith Graduate Statement (2014/0005607), for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

For approval

SECTION III: MATTERS REQUIRING RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE ACTION

13.0 MED NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2014/0005586) 5581 MASTER HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT 3317 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT 13.1 The Chair, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (4 September 2014), has

executively approved the proposal to introduce a new Master Health Services Management (5581) and Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management (3317), as contained in 2014/0005586, for introduction in Semester 1, 2015.

13.2 The School of Medicine proposes to introduce a new Master Health Services

Management and Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management in Singapore. This proposal is a result of discussions with Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd and Kaplan Higher Education Institute Pte Ltd (Kaplan). Kaplan and Griffith Heath have identified the academic program demands and market needs for a comprehensive program in this discipline area, given the demand for early and mid-career health professionals to advance both vocational careers in health and the local demand for well-prepared leaders and managers into the Singaporean and Asian healthcare systems. The proposed Singapore program has been developed to meet the requirements of the



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revised AQF and will also include courses that are appropriate for recognition by the sector’s professional colleges and associations for membership after graduation. This program proposal has gone through the transnational program approval process.

13.3 To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management,

an applicant will normally hold: - A bachelor degree in any discipline; OR - A health-related diploma PLUS two years relevant work experience in the health

or aged care sector; OR - Have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time work experience in

administrative, management and leadership roles within healthcare organisations. Students would be expected to have career goals to work in health-related organisations.

13.4 To be eligible for admission to the Master of Health Services Management (MHServMgt),

an applicant will normally hold: - A bachelor degree in a health-related field (such as Public Health, Health

Services Management, Environmental Health, Allied Health, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Clinical Research and Biomedical Health); OR

- A suitable Level 8 qualification (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor Honours Degree) in a health-related field (such as Public Health; Health Services Management; Environmental Health; Allied Health, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Clinical, Research and Biomedical Health). Students admitted with one of these qualifications will be admitted to the Master of Health Services Management with specified credit of up to 40 credit points depending on courses completed in the prior qualification.; OR

- have completed the 3082 Graduate Certificates in Health Services Management offered by the School of Medicine at Griffith University. These students may be eligible for up to 40 credit points of Advanced Standing.

13.5 To be eligible for admission to the Master of Educational Studies an applicant must:

- have successfully completed an undergraduate degree of at least three years duration.

13.6 The University’s standard minimum English language requirements for admission to

postgraduate programs apply.

13.7 To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management, a student must acquire 40 credit points as prescribed below:

- gain a minimum of 20 credit points of courses from List A; and - gain a maximum of 20 credit points of courses from List B.

13.8 To be eligible for the award of Master of Health Services Management (MHServMgt), a

student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 70 credit points of core courses; and - gain 50 credit points from the listed elective courses.

Recommendation

13.9 Academic Committee is asked to ratify the Chair’s executive decision to approve the

proposal to introduce a new Master Health Services Management (5581) and Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management (3317), as contained in 2014/0005586, for introduction in Semester 1, 2015.

For ratification of approval

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


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ITEMS FROM PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF GRADUATE RESEARCH

TABLE OF CONTENTS: PROGRAM SUBMISSIONS FOR RESOLUTION OR NOTING

New Programs Item 14.0 NRS NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2014/0001250)

3310 Graduate Certificate in Primary Maternity Care 5655 Graduate Diploma of Primary Maternity Care (Exit Point Only)

4172 Master of Primary Maternity Care Item 15.0 LAW NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005502)

1500 Bachelor of Laws with Honours Item 16.0 LAW NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSALS 1509/1510 Bachelor of Laws with Honours/Bachelor of International Business

(2014/0005534) 1511/1518 Bachelor of Laws with Honours/Bachelor of Arts (2014/0005535) 1507/1508 Bachelor of Laws with Honours/Bachelor of Business (2014/0005536) 1505/1506 Bachelor of Laws with Honours/Bachelor of Commerce (2014/0005537) 1503/1504 Bachelor of Laws with Honours/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

(2014/0005538) 1521/1522 Bachelor of Laws with Honours/Bachelor of Government and International

Relations (2014/0005539) 1519/1520 Bachelor of Laws with Honours/Bachelor of Psychological Science

(2014/0005540) Item 17.0 ENG MAJOR CHANGE/NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2014/0005506)

1501 Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Computer Engineering/Bachelor of Information Technology

Item 18.0 ENG MAJOR CHANGE/NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2014/0005507)

1502 Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Information Technology

Item 19.0 SCG NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2014/0001244)

4175 Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Science 3321 Graduate Certificate In Research Studies in Science (Exit Point Only) Item 20.0 CCJ NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2014/0005563)

3325 Graduate Certificate in Sexual and Violent Offender Treatment

Item 21.0 NSC NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005566)

1517 Bachelor of Aviation Item 22.0 ENG MAJOR CHANGE/NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALS 1513 Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Business

(2014/0005568) 1515 Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Science

(2014/0005569) 1514 Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Computer

Engineering/Bachelor of Science (2014/0005570) Item 23.0 ENV NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005585) 3324 Graduate Certificate in Water Planning

Program Changes Item 24.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005528)

5669 Executive Master of Public Administration (Domestic Students)

Item 25.0 EDN MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004131)

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Item 26.0 CSR MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005509)

3110 Graduate Certificate in Suicide Prevention Studies 5666 Master of Suicidology

Item 27.0 ICT MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005587)

5612/5613 Master of Information Technology 3220/3219 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (Exit Point Only) Item 28.0 SCG MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004834)

1330 Bachelor of Science (Advanced With Honours) 1342 Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Exit Point Only) Item 29.0 QCA MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004167)

1181 Bachelor of Fine Art Item 30.0 AHS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005597)

1355 Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics 1436 Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics with Honours

Item 31.0 HSV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSALS

1372 Bachelor of Social Work (2014/0005598) 1394 Bachelor of Human Services (2014/0005599) 1095 Bachelor of Child and Family Studies (2014/0005600)

Item 32.0 NRS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004641)

5599 Master of Health Professional Education 3292 Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education Item 33.0 NRS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004642)

5598 Master of Emergency Nursing 3291 Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing Item 34.0 NRS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004643)

5596 Master of Acute Care Nursing 5597 Master of Critical Care Nursing 5600 Master of Infection Prevention and Control Item 35.0 BPS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004949)

1264 Bachelor of Forensic Science Item 36.0 ENV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005628)

1009 Bachelor of Environmental Management

Item 37.0 HUM MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004189)

1490 Bachelor of Public Relations and Communication Item 38.0 NSC MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004946)

1517 Bachelor of Aviation

Program Withdrawals Item 39.0 QCM PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2014/0004204) 3282 Graduate Certificate in Music Studies (OUA) Item 40.0 EDN PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2014/0004188) 3166 Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education Item 41.0 EDN PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2014/0004197) 3271 Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education Item 42.0 GBS PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2014/0004347) 5410 Executive Master of Public Administration



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Item 43.0 SCG PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2014/0004936) 3277 Graduate Certificate in Research Studies (SEET) 4162 Graduate Diploma of Research Studies (SEET)

14.0 NRS NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2014/0001250) 3310 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PRIMARY MATERNITY CARE 5655 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PRIMARY MATERNITY CARE (EXIT POINT ONLY) 4172 MASTER OF PRIMARY MATERNITY CARE 14.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014) is

asked to consider the proposal to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Primary Maternity care (3310), Graduate Diploma of Primary Maternity Care (Exit Point Only) (5655) and Master of Primary Maternity Care (4172), as contained in 2014/0001250, for introduction in Semester 1, 2015.

14.2 The School of Nursing and Midwifery proposes to introduce a new suite of postgraduate

programs in Primary Maternity Care. The postgraduate program suite includes three program options to meet the needs of the markets that have been identified:

- A Graduate Certificate in Primary Maternity Care (40 CP) to meet the needs of market 1 by providing four industry relevant courses for students who wish to improve health outcomes in their chosen field.

- A Graduate Diploma in Primary Maternity Care (80 CP) exit point from the Masters program to meet the needs of market 2 by providing innovative courses to prepare students for expanded roles in their practice setting.

- A Master of Primary Maternity Care (120 CP) to meet the needs of market 3 by providing innovative courses and a flexible program where students can choose a standard pathway or dissertation pathway.

14.3 Proposed admission requirements for these programs are contained in the proposal.

14.4 To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Primary Maternity Care

(GCertPrimaryMCare), a student must acquire 40 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 40 credit points for prescribed core courses

14.5 To be eligible for the award of the Master of Primary Maternity Care (MPrimaryMCare), a

student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: Standard Pathway

- gain 70 credit points for prescribed core courses - gain 10 credit points for a research elective course - gain 40 credit points for listed elective courses - Dissertation Pathway - gain 60 credit points for prescribed core courses - gain 10 credit points for a research elective course - gain 10 credit points for a listed elective course or 10 credit points for a research

elective course - gain 40 credit points for the dissertation courses.

14.6 To be eligible to exit with the award of the Graduate Diploma of Primary Maternity Care

(GDipPrimaryMCare), a student must acquire 80 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 60 credit points for prescribed core courses - gain 20 credit points for listed electives.

Students who exit with the Graduate Diploma will not be eligible for re-admission to complete the Master of Primary Maternity Care.

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14.7 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014), is

asked to approve the proposal to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Primary Maternity care (3310), Graduate Diploma of Primary Maternity Care (Exit Point Only) (5655) and Master of Primary Maternity Care (4172), as contained in 2014/0001250, for introduction in Semester 1, 2015.

For acceptance of recommendation

15.0 LAW NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005502)

1500 BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS 15.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014), is

asked to consider the proposal to introduce a new Bachelor of Laws with Honours (1500), as contained in 2014/0005502, for introduction in Semester 1, 2015.

15.2 The Griffith School of Law proposes to introduce a new AQF compliant Bachelor of Laws

with Honours. This program will allow Bachelor of Laws students to upgrade to the Bachelor of Laws with Honours program following an application and selection process. The Honours program will be a 4 year full-time 320CP program covering all areas required for professional admission to the accrediting body. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Laws with Honours will be eligible for entry into higher degree research programs.

15.3 To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Laws with Honours, students must meet

the following criteria: - completion of Years 1, 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Laws (1483 or 1484); - overall achievement of a GPA of at least 5.5 in the Bachelor of Laws (1483 or

1484); - the suitability of the proposed dissertation topic; - the resources available to support the candidature including availability of

appropriate supervision. Note: Entry is competitive and will be determined by order of academic merit and is subject to available supervisory resources.

15.4 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLBHons), a student must

acquire 320 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 80 credit points for the prescribed law courses in Year 1 as completed in the

Bachelor of Laws (1483 or 1484) (it is a general requirement that students must have successfully completed all courses in the first year before proceeding to second year courses)

- gain 160 credit points for courses in Years 2 and 3 as completed in the Bachelor of Laws (1483 or 1484) which include: o 90 credit points for prescribed law courses and o 70 credit points of law electives

- gain 80 credit points for course in Year 4 which includes: o 30 credit points for the thesis component

Note: Students who wish to satisfy the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Queensland must complete the course 5210LAW Civil Procedure as one of their law electives.

Recommendation


asked to approve the proposal to introduce a new Bachelor of Laws with Honours (1500), as contained in 2014/0005502, for introduction in Semester 1, 2015.



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16.0 LAW NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSALS 1509/1510 BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS/BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL

BUSINESS (2014/0005534) 1511/1518 BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS/BACHELOR OF ARTS (2014/0005535) 1507/1508 BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS/BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

(2014/0005536) 1505/1506 BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS/BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

(2014/0005537) 1503/1504 BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS/BACHELOR OF CRIMINOLOGY AND

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (2014/0005538) 1521/1522 BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS/BACHELOR OF GOVERNMENT AND

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (2014/0005539) 1519/1520 BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS/BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL

SCIENCE (2014/0005540)

16.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014), is asked to consider the proposals to introduce a new suite of Bachelor of Laws with Honours double degree programs, as contained within the above listed submissions, for introduction in Semester 1, 2015.

16.2 The Griffith School of Law proposes to introduce a new AQF compliant Bachelor of Laws

with Honours. This new program will affect the above listed double degree programs. The Bachelor of Laws with Honours program will allow Bachelor of Laws students to upgrade to the Honours program following an application and selection process. Application for and selection into the Honours program will take place during the third year of the Bachelor of Laws double degree program. Students will apply for admission based on a minimum GPA of 5.5 over the first three years of the program and if successful will transfer into the relevant Bachelor of Laws with Honours double degree program that they are currently undertaking.

16.3 Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Laws with Honours will be eligible

for entry into higher degree research programs. Changes are only proposed to the Bachelor of Laws side of the double degree programs.

16.4 Proposed changes to admission and degree requirements are detailed in the attached

proposals.

Recommendation

16.5 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014), is asked to approve the above listed proposals to introduce a new suite of double degree programs, for introduction in Semester 1, 2015.


17.0 ENG MAJOR CHANGE/NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2014/0005506)

1501 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS IN ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING/BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 17.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014), is

asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Computer Engineering/Bachelor of Information Technology (1501), as contained in 2014/0005506, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

17.2 The Griffith School of Engineering proposes changes to the Bachelor of Engineering with

Honours in Electronic and Computer Engineering/Bachelor of Information Technology as follows:

- The program has been revised to a total of 400CP over 5 years



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- IELTS requirements have been raised to 7.0 due to the challenging academic nature of the program.

17.3 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and

Computer Engineering/Bachelor of Information Technology (BEng(Hons)BInfTech) a student must acquire 400 credit points as prescribed below:

- gain 270 credit points of engineering courses as prescribed; - gain 130 credit points of information technology courses as prescribed ; and - complete a minimum of 12 weeks (60 days) of approved experience in an

engineering practice environment (or a satisfactory alternative) during their degree studies.

Recommendation


asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Computer Engineering/Bachelor of Information Technology (1501), as contained in 2014/0005506, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.


18.0 ENG MAJOR CHANGE/NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2014/0005507)

1502 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING/BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 18.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014), is

asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Information Technology (1502), as contained in 2014/0005507, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.


Honours in Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Information Technology as follows: - The program has been revised to a total of 400CP over 5 years - IELTS requirements have been raised to 7.0 due to the challenging academic

nature of the program.

18.3 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Information Technology (BEng(Hons)BIT) a student must acquire 400 credit points as prescribed below:

- gain 250 credit points of engineering courses as prescribed; - gain 150 credit points of Information Technology courses as prescribed ; and - complete a minimum of 12 weeks (60 days) of approved experience in an

engineering practice environment (or a satisfactory alternative) during their degree studies.

Recommendation


asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Information Technology (1502), as contained in 2014/0005507, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.




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19.0 SCG NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2014/0001244)

4175 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF RESEARCH STUDIES IN SCIENCE 3321 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN RESEARCH STUDIES IN SCIENCE (EXIT POINT ONLY)

19.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014),

is asked to consider the proposal to introduce a new Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Science (4175) and Graduate Certificate in Research Studies in Science (Exit Point Only) (3321), as contained in 2014/0001244, for introduction in Semester 2, 2014.

19.2 The Griffith Sciences Group proposes to introduce a new Graduate Diploma of Research

Studies in Science to replace the non-award Research Higher Degree Qualifying Program (5361). This program is being introduced to provide an alternative research pathway for entry into HDR programs and address the recent increase in the number of students applying for higher degree by research studies without sufficient research experience for direct entry into a Higher Degree by Research program. Students who have completed 40CP coursework can exit the Graduate Diploma with a Graduate Certificate in Research Studies in Science. This is not a direct entry point.

19.3 This proposal was considered at the 5/2014 meeting of Programs Committee, where

members requested that the proposal be revised to include the Course Structure in Section 10.15 and the PLOs be reworded to be specific to the field of Science.

19.4 To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Science, a

student must: - hold an undergraduate degree in a related discipline from a recognised University

(or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (using a 7.0 point scale) over the last 2 years of the Bachelor degree, OR

- hold a Masters degree in a related discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (using a 7.0 point scale)

19.5 The program will conform to the English language requirements for Higher Degree by

Research Programs.

19.6 To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Science (GDipResSt), a student must acquire 80CP as prescribed below:

- gain 40CP for the prescribed coursework and - gain 40CP for the Dissertation. Students may choose to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Research Studies in Science.

19.7 To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Research Studies in Science (GCertResSt), a student must acquire at least 40CP as prescribed below:

- gain 40CP for the prescribed coursework or - gain 40CP for the Dissertation or - gain 40CP for the Dissertation plus 10CP for a research preparation course

appropriate to their discipline as advised by the HDR Convenor

Recommendation

19.8 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014), is asked to approve the proposal to introduce a new Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Science (4175) and Graduate Certificate in Research Studies in Science (Exit Point Only) (3321), as contained in 2014/0001244, for introduction in Semester 2, 2014.




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20.0 CCJ NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2014/0005563) 3325 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SEXUAL AND VIOLENT OFFENDER TREATMENT 20.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (4 September

2014), is asked to consider the proposal to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Sexual and Violent Offender Treatment (3325), as contained in 2014/0005563, for introduction in Semester 1, 2015.

20.2 The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice was recently approached by key staff in

the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney General (DJAG) to discuss the possibility of developing a postgraduate qualification for their staff working with sex offenders. As a result of this meeting the School is now proposing to develop a Graduate Certificate in Sexual and Violent Offender Treatment to respond to the growing demand in offender treatment and training in the corrections sector. This program has been designed in consultation with DJAG and Corrective Services. The program aims to provide those currently working with sexual and violent offenders (both youth and adult) in correctional and community settings with specialist postgraduate training in offender assessment and treatment.

20.3 To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Sexual and Violent Offender

Treatment, an applicant must hold a bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing).

20.4 The minimum English language requirements for this program are higher than the

University’s standard English language requirements for admission to postgraduate programs.

20.5 To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Sexual and Violent Offender Treatment, a student must acquire 40 credit points as prescribed below:

- gain 40 credit points for the core courses.

Recommendation

20.6 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (4 September 2014), is asked to approve the proposal to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Sexual and Violent Offender Treatment (3325), as contained in 2014/0005563, for introduction in Semester 1, 2015.


21.0 NSC NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005566)

1517 BACHELOR OF AVIATION

21.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (4 September 2014), is asked to consider the proposal to introduce a new Bachelor of Aviation (1517), as contained in 2014/0005566, for introduction in Semester 1, 2015.

21.2 The School of Natural Sciences proposes to introduce a new 2-year accelerated mode

(three semesters per year) Bachelor of Aviation program, concentrating on delivering the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) syllabi whilst retaining broad ‘non-technical’ subjects such as human factors and safety management. These changes are the result of recommendations from a recent review of the program.

21.3 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Aviation (BAvn), a student must acquire 240 credit points as prescribed below:

- gain 70 credit points for the prescribed first year courses in the Bachelor of Aviation;

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- gain 40 credit points of listed elective courses; - pass all seven (7) CASA Commercial Pilot Licence theory examinations.

Recommendation

21.4 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (4 September 2014), is asked to approve the proposal to introduce a new Bachelor of Aviation (1517), as contained in 2014/0005566, for introduction in Semester 1, 2015.

For acceptance of recommendation 22.0 ENG MAJOR CHANGE/NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALS

1513 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING/BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (2014/0005568) 1515 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING/BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (2014/0005569) 1514 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS IN ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING/BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (2014/0005570) 22.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (4 September

2014), is asked to consider the above listed proposals for changes to the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours double degree programs, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.


Honours double degrees as follows: - The programs have been revised to a total of 400CP over 5 years - IELTS requirements have been raised to 7.0 due to the challenging academic

nature of the programs.

22.3 The degree requirements for these programs are outlined in the attached program proposals.

Recommendation

22.4 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (4 September 2014), is asked to approve the proposals for changes to the above listed Bachelor of Engineering with Honours double degrees, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

For acceptance of recommendation 23.0 ENV NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005585)

3324 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN WATER PLANNING 23.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (4 September

2014), is asked to consider the proposal to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Water Planning (3324), as contained in 2014/0005585, for introduction in Semester 1, 2015.

23.2 The Griffith School of Environment proposes to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in

Water Planning to replace the previous Graduate Certificate in Integrated Water Management (3238). The original program title Graduate Certificate in Integrated Water Management (Water Planning) is not AQF compliant, so the School proposes a title change to Graduate Certificate in Water Planning. This makes this Graduate Certificate distinct from the generic Graduate Certificate in Integrated Water Management which is an exit pathway from the Master of Integrated Water Management and better reflects the content of this particular Graduate Certificate. The Semester 2, intake offered in the previous program has also been removed. This program will be offered in off-campus/part-time mode. The program is not available to international students.



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23.3 To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Water Planning (GCertWaterPlan), a student must acquire 40 credit points as follows:

- successfully complete 40 credit points of prescribed courses.

Recommendation

23.4 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (4 September 2014), is asked to approve the proposal to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Water Planning (3324), as contained in 2014/0005585, for introduction in Semester 1, 2015.


24.0 GBS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005528) 5669 EXECUTIVE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (DOMESTIC STUDENTS) 24.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014), is

asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Executive Master of Public Administration (5669), as contained in 2014/0005528, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

24.2 The Griffith Business School proposes changes to the Executive Master of Public

Administration program to meet the requirements of the strengthened AQF. Changes proposed include:

- Changes to the program structure; including the addition of a core unit and doubling the volume of learning in the work-based project

- Admission requirements will be changed to satisfy the requirements for admission to a 120 credit point Masters program.

- The total number of credit points for the program will increase from 100 credit points to 120 credit points.

- The addition of AQF Level 9 Learning outcomes.

24.3 To be eligible for admission to the Executive Master of Public Administration, an applicant must satisfy the following criteria:

- have a bachelors degree in any discipline from an Australian or New Zealand University (or equivalent); OR

- hold a Graduate Certificate or equivalent AQF Level 8 qualification in a related field (i.e. Bachelor Honours or Graduate Diploma), from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale).

- have at least five years relevant work experience (this requirement may be waived in special circumstances at the discretion of ANZSOG and the Academic Board)

- must be currently working as a public servant in a government body that is a member of ANZSOG

- have been accepted as a candidate for the degree by ANZSOG and Griffith University.

24.4 To be eligible for the award of Executive Master of Public Administration (MPA), a student

must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 70 credit points for core courses and - gain 20 credit points for a work-based project and - gain 10 credit points for an additional course in public administration (to be taken

from partner Universities) and - gain 20 credit points for electives (to be taken from partner Universities).

Recommendation


asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Executive Master of Public



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Administration (5669), as contained in 2014/0005528, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.


25.0 EDN MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004131)

3327 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 25.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014), is

asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (3327) as contained in 2014/0004131, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

25.2 The School of Education and Professional Studies proposes changes to the Graduate

Certificate in Early Childhood Education in order to meet standards for accreditation with the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). The revised program is designed to provide qualified registered teachers the opportunity to become accredited with ACECQA, and teach in pre-school settings (1-5 years) as well as specialise in the early years of school (5-8 years) to enhance their development as a professional. Changes include:

- Amending the title to ‘Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care’ to indicate the program covers both early childhood education as well as child care

- Revising course offerings to encompass the childcare and early childhood industry.

25.3 To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and

Care, applicants must have the following: - An undergraduate degree in Primary Education OR

A postgraduate primary education qualification which leads to teacher registration

25.4 To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (GCertECEC), a student must acquire 40 credit points as prescribed below:

- gain 40 credit points for the core courses. Recommendation


asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (3327), as contained in 2014/0004131, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.


26.0 CSR MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005509) 3110 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SUICIDE PREVENTION STUDIES 5666 MASTER OF SUICIDOLOGY 26.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014), is

asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Suicide Prevention Studies (3110) and Master of Suicidology (5666), as contained in 2014/0005509, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

26.2 The Australian Institute of Suicide Research and Prevention proposes changes to the

Graduate Certificate in Suicide Prevention Studies and Master of Suicidology. The Master of Suicidology is not AQF compliant with regards to nomenclature. The Australian Institute of Suicide Research and Prevention therefore proposes to retitle the existing Master of Suicidology with Honours program (120CP) to ‘Master of Suicidology’ to comply with the revised AQF.



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26.3 To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Suicide Prevention Studies,

applicants must have the following: - completed a bachelor degree in any discipline; OR - A health or social sciences-related Diploma or Certificate IV VET/TAFE

qualification PLUS two years relevant work experience; OR - completed a minimum of three years full-time professional experience in human

services-related fields and can demonstrate the ability to undertake graduate study through a discussion and interview with the Program Convenor and provision of curriculum vitae and an employer’s reference.

26.4 To be eligible for admission to the Master of Suicidology, applicants must have the

following: - an undergraduate degree (level 7) in a related field such as medical, social or

behavioural science, psychological sciences, social work, community welfare, human services, public health, nursing, education, criminology, anthropology, law; OR

- a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor Honours (e.g., Bachelor with Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) qualification in a different discipline area; OR

- The Graduate Certificate in Suicide Prevention Studies (3110) from Griffith University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher. Successful applicants will be eligible for up to 40 credit points of advanced standing and will be required to complete 80 credit points in the program.

26.5 To be eligible for the award of Master of Suicidology [MSuicidology], a student must

acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 80 credit points for the prescribed coursework courses; AND - successfully complete the 40 credit points dissertation; OR - successfully complete 40 credit points of listed electives.

Recommendation


asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Suicide Prevention Studies (3110) and Master of Suicidology (5666), as contained in 2014/0005509, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.


27.0 ICT MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005587) 5612/5613 MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3220/3219 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (EXIT POINT ONLY) 27.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014), is

asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Master of Information Technology (5612/5613) and Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (Exit Point Only) (3220/3219), as contained in 2014/0005587 for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

27.2 The School of Information and Communication Technology proposes changes to the

Master of Information Technology and Graduate Certificate in Information Technology as a result of feedback received from the Australian Computer Society (ACS) following its accreditation review of the Master program. The changes proposed are as follows:

- The core component of the program has been increased from 60CP to 90CP to satisfy ACS requirements.

- Students without an IT undergraduate degree will now be required to complete 60CP instead of 40CP of IT foundation courses.



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- The School has found that many international students are entering with a Bachelor degree in IT but have little or no background in the kind of IT assumed for the program. Thus, it is proposed that the statement regarding Advanced Standing be modified so students with a Bachelor IT degree will have to apply for up to 40CP Advanced Standing in place of 40CP of the IT foundation courses subject to the approval of the Program Convenor. In addition, students with a Bachelor IT degree may apply to the Program Convenor to substitute an additional 20CP of IT foundation courses for 20CP of elective courses.

27.3 To be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology program students

must hold: - a Bachelor degree in an unrelated discipline from a recognised University (or

another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.5 on a 7 point scale or equivalent; OR

- a Bachelor degree in Information Technology from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.5 on a 7 point scale or equivalent. Students who are admitted to the program with a Bachelor degree in Information Technology may be eligible for up to 40 credit points of advanced standing in place of listed IT foundation courses as determined by the Program Convenor.

27.4 To be eligible for the award of Master of Information Technology (MInfTech), a student

must acquire 160 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 60 credit points for IT foundation courses - gain 30 credit points for the Core courses - gain 40 credit points for an Award major or Dissertation courses (7590ICT_P1-

P4)* - gain 30 credit points for elective courses

27.5 To be eligible to exit the Masters program with the Graduate Certificate in Information

Technology (GCertInfTech) award, a student must acquire 40 credit points of courses listed in the program structure including at least 30 credit points of IT foundation courses.

Recommendation


asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Master of Information Technology (5612/5613) and Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (Exit Point Only) (3220/3219), as contained in 2014/0005587, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.


28.0 SCG MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004834)

1330 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ADVANCED WITH HONOURS) 1342 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ADVANCED) (EXIT POINT ONLY) 28.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014), is

asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Science (Advanced with Honours) (1330) and Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Exit Point Only) (1342), as contained in 2014/0004834, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

28.2 Griffith Sciences proposes changes to the Bachelor of Science (Advanced with Honours)

(1330) and Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Exit Point Only) (1342) as follows: - The Name of the program has been slightly altered to remove the brackets. This

will comply with AQF nomenclature. - Students will be required to maintain a GPA of 5 to be allowed to remain in this

program and must have a GPA of 5 or better to be allowed to progress into the Honours year of the program, Students electing to leave the program at the end of year 3 will be awarded a Bachelor of Science Advanced Degree (1342).


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- The degree requirements for this program match those of the Bachelor of Science program for students exiting this program prior to the start of year three.

- Changes to the two advanced studies tasks and advanced studies project. - The 0 credit point course 1602BPS Introductory Advanced Studies Task will be

withdrawn. The content will be merged with the course 2601BPS Advanced Studies Task 2/01 which will increased from 0 to 10 credit points and recoded and renamed 2601SCG Advanced Studies Task 1.

28.3 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Science Advanced with Honours

(BScAdvancedHons), a student must acquire 320 credit points as prescribed below: - gain at least 80 credit points for the prescribed first year level courses including

1051SCG Science Revealed: Science, Technology and Society - gain no more than 100 credit points of first year level courses - complete at least 140 credit points for second and third year courses of which at

least 60 credit points must be third year level courses - meet the requirements of at least one Bachelor of Science major - complete 40 credit points of specific Advanced Studies courses: 2601SCG

Advanced Studies Task 1, 2602SCG Advanced Studies Task 2, and 3094SCG_P1 and 3094SCG_P2 Advanced Studies Project

- gain 80 credit points for the final year (Honours level) courses in a maximum of two semesters of full-time study or one full-time and two part-time semesters of study.

Students must maintain a GPA of at least 5 at the end of the first and second years of the program or they will be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Science Program (1210) at Nathan campus or Bachelor of Science Program (1018) at the Gold Coast campus.

28.4 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Science Advanced (BscAdvanced), a student

must acquire 240 CP as prescribed below: - gain no more than 100 credit points for courses at first year level - successfully complete the course 1051SCG Science Revealed: Science,

Technology and Society - gain at least 140 credit points for second and third year level courses, of which at

least 60 credit points must be third year level courses - complete 40 credit points of specific Advanced Studies courses; 2601SCG

Advanced Studies Task 1and 2602SCG Advanced Studies Task 2, 3094SCG_P1 Advanced Studies Project and 3094SCG_P2 Advanced Studies Project.

- meet the requirements for at least one major of the Bachelor of Science program.

Recommendation

28.5 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (31 July 2014), is asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Science (Advanced with Honours) (1330) and Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Exit Point Only) (1342), as contained in 2014/0004834, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.


29.0 QCA MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004167)

1181 BACHELOR OF FINE ART

29.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (4 September 2014), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Fine Art (1181), as contained in 2014/0004167, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

29.2 The Queensland College of Art proposes changes to the Bachelor of Fine Art to

introduce a new award major in Interdisciplinary Drawing. The College of Art proposes the addition of two 20CP Drawing courses at year 3 to expand Drawing from a minor into a major. Drawing is currently in the degree as a high demand minor with courses offered



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at year 1 and year 2 level. The introduction of Interdisciplinary Drawing will allow students to choose from five award majors.

29.3 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA), a student must acquire 240

credit points as prescribed below: For Domestic and those International students not required to complete the English Language Enhancement course - 80 credit points for foundation studies in the Bachelor of Fine Art - 80 credit points for a Fine Art studio award major:

o Interdisciplinary Drawing o Interdisciplinary Print Media o Interdisciplinary Sculpture o Jewellery and Small Objects o Painting

- 40 credit points for Art Theory - 40 credit points for Elective or Minor studies - gain no more than 100 credit points for courses at first year level - gain a minimum of 60 credit points for courses at third year level. OR - 80 credit points for foundation studies in the Bachelor of Fine Art - 80 credit points for the Art Theory award major - 80 credit points for a Fine Art studio award major: Interdisciplinary Drawing,

Painting, Jewellery and Small Objects, Interdisciplinary Print Media or Interdisciplinary Sculpture

- gain no more than 100 credit points for courses at first year level - gain a minimum of 60 credit points for courses at third year level.

For International students required to complete the English Language Enchancement course - 80 credit points for foundation studies in the Bachelor of Fine Art including

5904LAL Language and Communication for Arts and Social Sciences - 80 credit points for a Fine Art studio award major:

o Interdisciplinary Drawing o Interdisciplinary Print Media o Interdisciplinary Sculpture o Jewellery and Small Objects o Painting

- 40 credit points for Art Theory - 40 credit points for Elective or Minor studies - gain no more than 100 credit points for courses at first year level - gain a minimum of 60 credit points for courses at third year level. OR - 80 credit points of foundation studies in the Bachelor of Fine Art - 80 credit points for the Art Theory award major - 80 credit points for a Fine Art studio award major: Interdisciplinary Drawing,

Painting, Jewellery and Small Objects, Interdisciplinary Print Media or Interdisciplinary Sculpture

- gain no more than 100 credit points for courses at first year level - gain a minimum of 60 credit points for courses at third year level.

Recommendation

29.4 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (4 September

2014), is asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Fine Art (1181), as contained in 2014/0004167, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.




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30.0 AHS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005597) 1355 BACHELOR OF NUTIRITION AND DIETETICS 1436 BACHELOR OF NUTIRITION AND DIETETICS WITH HONOURS


2014), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (1355) and Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics with Honours (1436), as contained in 2014/0005597, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

30.2 The School of Allied Health proposes changes to the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics

and Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics with Honours as follows: - Changes to the program structure to decrease the number of students failing

their capstone professional placement course (~15% in 2013 and currently at ~20% in 2014) and ensure the curriculum covers all dietetic competencies required for external accreditation; and

- Establish a graduate entry pathway for those students seeking to transfer into the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from other health and science degrees who would have completed the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, which has been withdrawn for commencing students from Semester 1, 2015.

30.3 From 2015, to be eligible for admission to the Graduate Entry strand of the Bachelor of

Nutrition and Dietetics, a student must have: - successfully completed an approved university degree comprising the equivalent

of 160 credit points of science courses, which would include successful completion of; o at least two second year level biochemistry courses (equivalent to a minimum

of 20 credit points); AND o at least two second year level physiology courses (equivalent to a minimum

of 20 credit points)*. - *A thorough understanding of physiology and biochemistry is necessary for

informed study of nutrition and dietetics and is specified as a requirement for dietitians specified in the DAA Accreditation process.

- As there is a limited quota of places available for this strand, selection of candidates for admission will be determined by academic merit.

30.4 From 2016, to be eligible for admission to the Graduate Entry strand of the Bachelor of

Nutrition and Dietetics, a student must have: - successfully completed an approved university degree comprising the equivalent

of 160 credit points of science courses, which would include successful completion of; o at least two second year level biochemistry courses (equivalent to a minimum

of 20 credit points); AND o at least two second year level physiology courses (equivalent to a minimum

of 20 credit points)*; AND o at least one 10 credit point (or equivalent) nutrition course including content

on nutrition science; AND o at least one 10 credit point (or equivalent) food science course.

- *A thorough understanding of physiology and biochemistry is necessary for informed study of nutrition and dietetics and is specified as a requirement for dietitians specified in the DAA Accreditation process.

- As there is a limited quota of places available for this strand, selection of candidates for admission will be determined by academic merit.

30.5 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (BNutrDiet), a student

must acquire 320 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 240 credit points for first, second and third year core courses - gain 80 credit points for fourth year courses including:

o 40 credit points for practicum courses o 20 credit points from the listed electives



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o 20 credit points from the Free-choice electives.

30.6 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (BNutrDiet), a student in the Graduate Entry strand must acquire 160 credit points as prescribed below:

- gain 80CP for third year core courses - 40 credit points for practicum courses - 20 credit points from the listed electives - 20 credit points from the Free-choice electives.

Recommendation


2014), is asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (1355) and Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics with Honours (1436), as contained in 2014/0005597, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.


31.0 HSV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSALS

1372 BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (2014/0005598) 1394 BACHELOR OF HUMAN SERVICES (2014/0005599) 1095 BACHELOR OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES (2014/0005600)


2014), is asked to consider the proposals for changes to the Bachelor of Social Work (1372), Bachelor of Human Services (1394) and Bachelor of Child and Family Studies (1095), for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

31.2 The School of Human Services and Social Work proposes to introduce an online offering

of the Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Human Services and Bachelor of Child and Family Studies programs. The School proposes that online offerings will increase the programs’ market competitiveness by encouraging an increase in applicants and enabling flexible learning options for students. Contact hours will be required in some courses across the programs. Contact hours will be placed in Skills-based courses where students will be required to attend a 1-week intensive on the Gold Coast campus as part of the course. The online offerings will not be open to International students.

31.3 No changes are proposed to degree requirements.

Recommendation


2014), is asked to approve the above proposals for changes to the Bachelor of Social Work (1372), Bachelor of Human Services (1394) and Bachelor of Child and Family Studies (1095), for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.


32.0 NRS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004641)

5599 MASTER OF HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 3292 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 32.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October

2014), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Master of Health Professional Education (5599) and Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education (3292), as contained in 2014/0004641, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.



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32.2 The School of Nursing and Midwifery proposes changes to the Master of Health Professional Education and Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education as follows:

- Replace a core course in the Standard and Standard with Advanced Standing Pathways.

- Update the listed elective list to include additional courses in the Standard and Standard with Advanced Standing Pathway.

- Change the course title of 8039NRS Contemporary Issues in Health Professional Education to 8039NRS Contemporary Issues in Professional Education.

- Change the first intake date for the Standard with Advanced Standing Pathway and the Dissertation with Advanced Standing Pathway which requires an update to the Degree Requirements.

- Add a notation regarding campus locations for courses in the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education.

32.3 To be eligible for the award of Master of Health Professional Education (MHProfEd), a

student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: Standard Pathway

- gain 100 credit points for prescribed core courses - gain 10 credit points for the research course - gain 10 credit points for the listed elective course. Dissertation pathway - gain 60 credit points for prescribed core courses - gain 10 credit points for the research elective courses AND 10 credit points

for 8039NRS Contemporary Issues in Professional Education OR gain 20 credit points for research elective courses

- gain 40 credit points for the dissertation courses. -

32.4 To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education (GCertHProfEd), a student must acquire 40 credit points as prescribed below:

- gain 40 credit points for prescribed core courses.

Recommendation 32.5 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October

2014), is asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Master of Health Professional Education (5599) and Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education (3292), as contained in 2014/0004641, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.



5598 MASTER OF EMERGENCY NURSING 3291 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EMERGENCY NURSING 33.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October

2014), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Master of Emergency Nursing (5598) and Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing (3291), as contained in 2014/0004642, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

33.2 The School of Nursing and Midwifery proposes changes to the Master of Emergency

Nursing and Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing as follows: - Replace a core course in the Standard and Standard with Advanced Standing

Pathways of the Master of Emergency Nursing and update the listed elective list. - Include a Semester 1 Entry, Full-time Course List in the Standard with Advanced

Standing Pathway. - Change the course title of 8038NRS from Disaster and Pandemic Management

in the Emergency Nursing Context to Emerging Issues in Disaster and Pandemic Planning, Response and Management.



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- Change the course title of 8037NRS from Quality and Safety in Critical Care to Quality and Safety in Healthcare.

- Change the first intake date for the Standard with Advanced Standing Pathway and the Dissertation with Advanced Standing Pathway which requires an update to the Degree Requirements

- Add a notation regarding full-time and part-time entry into the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing.

33.3 To be eligible for the award of Master of Emergency Nursing (MEmergN), a student must

acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: Standard Pathway

- gain 100 credit points for prescribed core courses; - gain 10 credit points for the research course; - gain 10 credit points for the listed elective course. Dissertation pathway - gain 60 credit points for prescribed core courses; - gain 10 credit points for the research elective course AND 10 credit points for

8038NRS Emerging Issues in Disaster and Pandemic Planning, Response and Management OR gain 20 credit points for research elective courses;

- gain 40 credit points for the dissertation courses.

33.4 To be eligible to exit the Master of Emergency Nursing program with the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing award, a full-time student must acquire 40 credit points for prescribed core courses.

Recommendation

33.5 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October

2014), is asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Master of Emergency Nursing (5598) and Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing (3291), as contained in 2014/0004642, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.



5596 MASTER OF ACUTE CARE NURSING 5597 MASTER OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING 5600 MASTER OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL 34.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October

2014), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Master of Acute Care Nursing (5596), Master of Critical Care Nursing (5597) and Master of Infection Prevention and Control (5600), as contained in 2014/0004643, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

34.2 The School of Nursing and Midwifery proposes changes to the Master of Acute Care

Nursing, Master of Critical Care Nursing and Master of Infection Prevention and Control as follows:

- Change the first intake date of the Advanced Standing Pathways in the Master of Acute Care Nursing, Master of Critical Care Nursing and Master of Infection Prevention and Control.

- Add an additional course to the listed elective list in the Standard with Advanced Standing pathways of the Master of Acute Care Nursing and the Master of Infection Prevention and Control. 8037NRS Quality and Safety in Healthcare is a new course that will be available in all three postgraduate areas - Nursing, Health Professional Education and Infection Prevention and Control. 8037NRS is already a core course in the Master of Critical Care Nursing.

34.3 The degree requirements for each of these programs are set out in the program

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Recommendation


2014), is asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Master of Acute Care Nursing (5596), Master of Critical Care Nursing (5597) and Master of Infection Prevention and Control (5600), as contained in 2014/0004643, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.


35.0 BPS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004949)

1264 BACHELOR OF FORENSIC SCIENCE 35.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October

2014), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Forensic Science (1264), as contained in 2014/0004949, for implementation in Semester 1, 2014.

35.2 The School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences proposes changes to the Bachelor of

Forensic Science to amend the listed courses for Year 3, Semester 2. 3006BPS Biomolecular Innovation is to be listed in Year 3 of both the 2013 and the 2014 intakes. The School also proposes to remove 3006BPS Biomolecular Innovation from the program structure and that Year 3, Semester 2 Listed electives be increased from 20 credit points to 30 credit points. In order to give students more elective choices additional semester two courses have been added to the Year 3 Listed electives list. All other aspects of these programs remain the same.

35.3 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Forensic Science (BForSc), a student must

gain 240 credit points as prescribed below: For Domestic and those International students not required to complete the English

Language Enhancement course - gain 130 credit points for the prescribed first, second and third year core courses - successfully complete one of the following majors:

o either the Forensic Chemistry major (110 credit points) comprising: 90 credit points for the core courses and 20 credit points from the listed elective courses

o or the Forensic Molecular Biology major (110 credit points) comprising: 70 credit points for the core courses and 40 credit points from the listed elective courses

- successfully complete all the requirements for first and second year in the degree structure for the Bachelor of Forensic Science before proceeding to the third year of the program

- successfully complete the following courses for the purposes of eligibility to continue in the program: o 1008BPS Principles of Forensic Investigation and o 2022BPS Forensic Laboratory Accreditation and Quality Systems and o 2103BPS Organic Chemistry or 2007BPS Human Anatomy.

For International students required to complete the English Language Enhancement course - gain 130 credit points for the prescribed first, second and third year core courses - gain 10 credit points for the English Language Enhancement course 5903LAL

Language and Communication for Sciences - successfully complete one of the following majors:

o either the Forensic Chemistry major comprising: 90 credit points for the core courses and 10 credit points from the listed elective courses

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- successfully complete all the requirements for first and second year in the degree structure for the Bachelor of Forensic Science before proceeding to the third year of the program

- successfully complete the following courses for the purposes of eligibility to continue in the program: o 1008BPS Principles of Forensic Investigation and o 2022BPS Forensic Laboratory Accreditation and Quality Systems and o 2103BPS Organic Chemistry or 2007BPS Human Anatomy.

Recommendation

35.4 Academic Committee, on recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October 2014), is

asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Forensic Science (1264), as contained in 2014/0004949, for implementation in Semester 1, 2014.


36.0 ENV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0005628)

1009 BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 36.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October

2014), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Environmental Management (1009), as contained in 2014/0005628, for implementation in Semester 2, 2014.

36.2 The School of Environment proposes changes to the Bachelor of Environmental Management. It was advised on the overview page on the previous program catalogue, and on the programs and courses web-site up until 2014, that students could exit the Bachelor of Environmental Management (1009) on completion of year 3 with the award Bachelor of Science (Environment). Therefore, it is proposed to provide students who commenced program 1009 prior to 2014 with the opportunity to exit with the Bachelor of Science (Environment) on completion of year 3. However, the School will encourage students from these cohorts who have not commenced year 3 of the program by 2016, and who wish to exit early, to transfer to 1210 Bachelor of Science and graduate with this AQF compliant program with the Environmental Science major. It is not possible to transfer students in 1009 who want to exit early into 1210 until 2016 as the new Bachelor of Science only commenced in 2014 and the third year of the new program structure will be offered for the first time in 2016.

36.3 To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Environmental Management (BEnvMgt), a

student must acquire 320 credit points as prescribed by the requirements set out below: For Domestic and those International students not required to complete the English

Language Enhancement course - complete 70 credit points of prescribed first year core courses - complete the requirements of one listed 110 credit points major - complete 60 credit points of elective courses - complete 80 credit points for either the fourth year Pass stream or Honours

stream - complete no more than 100 credit points at Year 1 level - complete at least 60 credit points of courses at Year 3 level

Exit point

To be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of Science (Environment) (BSc), a student must acquire 240 credit points as prescribed below: - complete 70 credit points of prescribed first year core courses - complete the requirements of one listed 110 credit points major - complete 60 credit points of elective courses - complete no more than 100 credit points at Year 1 level - complete at least 60 credit points of courses at Year 3 level.



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For International students required to complete the English Language Enhancement

course - complete 70 credit points of prescribed first year core courses - complete 10 credit points for the English Language Enhancement course

5903LAL Language and Communication for Sciences Language and Communication for Science and Technology

- complete the requirements of one listed 110 credit points major - complete 50 credit points of elective courses - complete 80 credit points for either the fourth year Pass stream or Honours

stream - complete no more than 100 credit points at Year 1 level - complete at least 60 credit points of courses at Year 3 level

Exit point To be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of Science (Environment) (BSc), a student must

acquire 240 credit points as prescribed below: - complete 70 credit points of prescribed first year core courses - complete 10 credit points for the English Language Enhancement course

5903LAL Language and Communication for Sciences Language and Communication for Science and Technology

- complete the requirements of one listed 110 credit points major - complete 50 credit points of elective courses - complete no more than 100 credit points at Year 1 level - complete at least 60 credit points of courses at Year 3 level.

Recommendation


2014), is asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Environmental Management (1009), as contained in 2014/0005628, for implementation in Semester 2, 2014.


37.0 HUM MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004189)

1489/1490 BACHELOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION 37.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October

2014), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Public Relations and Communication (1489/1490), as contained in 2014/0004189, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

37.2 The School of Humanities proposes changes to the Bachelor of Public Relations and

Communication as follows: - In checking the accuracy of the program for offer in 2015 it was identified that

only 70 credit points were offered in Year 2. In consultation with the Program Convenor and Deputy Head of School (Learning & Teaching) it was agreed to add a free choice elective (10CP) to the structure.

- The course 1503HUM Introduction to Journalism is to be amended to 1508HUM. - The addition of the free choice elective means it is necessary to amend the

degree requirements.

37.3 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Public Relations and Communication (BPublicRelComm), a student must acquire 240 credit points as prescribed below:

For Domestic and those International students not required to complete the English Language Enhancement course

- gain 50 credit points for core courses in Year 1; - gain 10 credit points for the Minor prerequisite course;



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- gain 20 credit points for Free-choice electives in Year 1; - gain 100 credit points for core courses in Years 2 and 3; - gain 40 credit points for one approved Minor; - gain 20 credit points for Free-choice electives in Years 2 and 3; - gain no more than 100 credit points at first year level; - gain at least 60 credit points at third year level.

For International students required to complete the English Language Enhancement

course - gain 50 credit points of core courses and - gain 10 credit points for the English Language Enhancement course 5904LAL

Language and Communication for Arts and Social Sciences and - gain 10 credit points for the Minor prerequisite and - gain 10 credit points for Free-choice electives in Year 1 - gain 100 credit points for core courses in Years 2 and 3 - gain 40 credit points for one approved Minor - gain 20 credit points for Free-choice electives in Years 2 and 3 - gain no more than 100 credit points at first year level - gain at least 60 credit points at third year level.

Recommendation


2014), is asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Public Relations and Communication (1489/1490), as contained in 2014/0004189, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.


38.0 NSC MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2014/0004946)

1517 BACHELOR OF AVIATION 38.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October

2014), is asked to consider the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Aviation (1517), as contained in 2014/0004946, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.

38.2 The New Program Proposal for the Bachelor of Aviation (1517) was approved at the

7/2014 (September) meeting of Programs Committee. Further to this submission, the School of Natural Sciences proposes to remove the Aviation Reference Number (ARN) and Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate as admission requirements for entry to the program. These admission requirements are relevant for the current Bachelor of Aviation program (1028) which offers two streams: a Pilot stream and an Aviation stream. However the Pilot and Aviation streams will be removed from the new Bachelor of Aviation and all students will complete the same program structure. These admission requirements are considered more appropriate for admission into the Graduate Diploma of Flight Management.

38.3 The only entry requirement for the Bachelor of Aviation program is for students to meet

academic requirements of the OP entry requirement plus the high school prerequisites (i.e., English [4SA] and Math B [4SA]).

Recommendation

38.4 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October 2014), is asked to approve the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Aviation (1517), as contained in 2014/0004946, for implementation in Semester 1, 2015.




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39.0 QCM PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2014/0004204) 3282 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC STUDIES (OUA) 39.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October

2014), is asked to consider a proposal to withdraw the OUA offering of the Graduate Certificate in Music Studies (3282), as contained in 2014/0004204, with a last admit term of OUA Session 2, 2014.

39.2 The Queensland Conservatorium proposes to withdraw the OUA offering of the Griffith Certificate in Music Studies. This program was scheduled for offer from Session 2, 2015. The Conservatorium has advised that its focus has shifted since this initiative was first proposed and they no longer have the staffing capacity to enable the offering of this program.

39.3 This program was to have a first admit term of Session 2, 2015, therefore there are no

students enrolled in this program.

Recommendation

39.4 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October 2014), is asked to approve the proposal to withdraw the OUA offering of the Graduate Certificate in Music Studies (3282), as contained in 2014/0004204, with a last admit term of OUA Session 2, 2014.


40.0 EDN PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2014/0004188)

3166 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 40.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October

2014), is asked to consider a proposal to withdraw the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (3166), as contained in 2014/0004188, with a last admit term of Semester 2, 2014.

40.2 The School of Education and Professional Studies proposes to withdraw the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education as this program will be replaced by the new Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (3327). The change in title and content of the program was required in order to meet Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority accreditation requirements.

40.3 There are six students enrolled in this program. Four students are expected to graduate

at the end of the year. Students will be counselled regarding what courses they should undertake to complete their program. Individual study plans will be completed for each student.

Recommendation


2014), is asked to approve the proposal to withdraw the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (3166), as contained in 2014/0004188, with a last admit term of Semester 2, 2014.


41.0 EDN PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2014/0004197) 3271 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


2014), is asked to consider a proposal to withdraw the OUA offering of the Graduate



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Certificate in Early Childhood Education (3271), as contained in 2014/0004197, with a last admit term of OUA Session 2, 2014.

41.2 The School of Education and Professional Studies proposes to withdraw the OUA offering of the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education. In the process of becoming AQF compliant the Early Childhood offerings within Griffith have been revised. The Graduate Certificate offered through OUA previously aligned closely with other course offerings but this is no longer the case. Given the low enrolment numbers of the OUA program and the shortage of staff with relevant expertise who are available to teach these courses it is necessary to withdraw the offering.

41.3 The four courses will be offered in 2015. There should only be 2 students who potentially

have not completed the program by the end of 2015. One course will be made available in 2016 if required.

Recommendation


2014), is asked to approve the proposal to withdraw the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (3271), as contained in 2014/0004197, with a last admit term of OUA Session 2, 2014.


42.0 GBS PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2014/0004347)

5410 EXECUTIVE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 42.1 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October

2014), is asked to consider a proposal to withdraw the Executive Master of Public Administration (5410), as contained in 2014/0004347, with a last admit term of Semester 1, 2014.

42.2 The Griffith Business School proposes to withdraw the Executive Master of Public Administration from offer and replace it with the AQF compliant 5669 Executive Master of Public Administration. The Executive Master of Public Administration is a cross-institutional venture involving the partners within the Australian and New Zealand School of Government ANZSOG). The current program is not compliant with the requirements of the strengthened AQF.

42.3 This program is completed in part-time mode over two years. There are currently 14

students active in the program. The majority of students are expected to complete at the end of 2014. All continuing students will be able to complete. No changes have been made to their program.

Recommendation


2014), is asked to approve the proposal to withdraw the Executive Master of Public Administration (5410), as contained in 2014/0004347, with a last admit term of Semester 1, 2014.


43.0 SCG PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2014/0004936) 3277 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN RESEARCH STUDIES (SEET) 4162 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF RESEARCH STUDIES (SEET)


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Studies (SEET) (3277) and Graduate Diploma of Research Studies (SEET) (4162), as contained in 2014/0004936, with a last admit term of Semester 1, 2013.

43.2 Griffith Sciences proposes to withdraw the Graduate Certificate in Research Studies (SEET) and Graduate Diploma of Research Studies (SEET) as these programs will be replaced by a number of new AQF compliant Level 8 programs from Semester 1, 2015. The programs were proposed for introduction in semester 1 2013 as the Group’s replacement programs for the non-award Research Higher Degree Qualifying Program but were never offered for intake due to compliance issues.

43.3 There are no students enrolled in these programs and therefore no transition

arrangements are required.

Recommendation

43.4 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (9 October 2014), is asked to approve the proposal to withdraw the Graduate Certificate in Research Studies (SEET) (3277) and Graduate Diploma of Research Studies (SEET) (4162), as contained in 2014/0004936, with a last admit term of Semester 1, 2013.


44.0 CHANCELLOR’S MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE PHD THESIS

44.1 The Chancellor’s Medal for Excellence in the PhD Thesis Policy (2014/0005188) has

been amended to reflect the current process for selection and award of candidates for the Chancellor’s medal.

Recommendation

44.2 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Board of Graduate Research

(7/2014), is asked to approve the revised Chancellor’s Medal for Excellence in the PhD Thesis Policy (2014/0005188), effective immediately.


45.0 HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH SUPERVISOR ACCREDITATION POLICY

45.1 The Higher Degree Research Supervisor Accreditation Policy (2014/0005187) has been

revised to clarify supervision requirements. Recommendation

45.2 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of the Board of Graduate Research

(7/2014), is asked to approve the revised Higher Degree Research Supervisor Accreditation Policy (2014/0005187), with effect from 1 January 2014.


46.0 STUDENT ADMINISTRATION POLICY REVISIONS

46.1 The Student Administration Policy (2014/0005189) has been revised to incorporate additional census dates required with the introduction of the 6 x 8 week academic calendar for online.

Recommendation

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

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47.0 ACADEMIC AWARDS, PROGRAMS, NOMENCLATURE AND ABBREVIATIONS - SCHEDULE OF ABBREVIATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY AWARDS

47.1 The Academic Awards, Programs, Nomenclature and Abbreviations

Schedule of Abbreviations for University Awards (2014/0005604) has been revised to include new award abbreviations and exceptions.

Recommendation 47.2 Academic Committee is asked to approve the revised Academic Awards, Programs,

Nomenclature and Abbreviations - Schedule of Abbreviations for University Awards

(2014/0005604). For acceptance of recommendation

48.0 GUIDLEINES FOR UNDERTAKING A DISSERTATION IN BACHELOR HONOURS AND MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMS

48.1 Revisions have been made to enable the Guidelines to apply for Masters Coursework

programs where the research component is equal to or greater than 30CP.

48.2 The Guidelines were originally intended to apply to Bachelor Honours and Masters Extended degrees where there was a significant research component. Now that the University offers Coursework Masters degrees with a research component of 30CP, it is appropriate to extend the application of the Guidelines to Coursework Masters degrees. Masters Research degrees are covered by the Higher Degree Research Policy.

Recommendation 48.3 Academic Committee, on the recommendation of Programs Committee (8/2014), is

asked to approve the revised Guidelines for Undertaking a Dissertation in Bachelor Honours and Masters Degree) Programs (2014/0005605).


49.0 UNIVERSITY APPEALS COMMITTEE CONSTITUTION

49.1 The University Appeals Committee was originally established under the Student Grievances and Appeals Policy approved by Academic Committee in 2001, and is the body within the University responsible for making a determination following the lodgement of an appeal by a student under the University’s Student Review and Appeals Policy and Student Review and Appeals Procedures.

49.2 In considering a revised set of student appeals documentation, which will be considered

at the next meeting of Academic Committee, Executive Group determined that it would more appropriate for the University Appeal Committee to report to Academic Committee as a sub-committee.

49.3 The University Appeals Committee Constitution (2014/0000542) is attached for

consideration.

Recommendation

49.4 Academic Committee is asked to recommend the establishment of the University Appeals Committee as a sub-committee of Academic Committee to Council.

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50.0 ANNUAL REPORTS – ACADEMIC COMMITTEE AND ITS SUB-COMMITTEES

50.1 An outcome of the 2010 Review of Academic Committee and its sub-committees is the

requirement that an Annual Report be prepared for each committee and a work plan for the next year be developed for consideration at the Academic Committee.

50.2 Annual Reports for the following Committees are attached:

Programs Committee (2013 Annual Report) (2104/0005594)

University Assessment Committee (2014 Annual Report) (2014/0005311)

50.3 Annual Reports and Work Plans for the other committees will be available in early 2014.

For approval 51.0 REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE ACADEMIC COMMITTEE AND OTHER

COMMITTEES

51.1 The minutes of the following Committees are attached for noting: a) Board of Graduate Research (6/2014, 7/2014) b) Learning and Teaching Committee (3/2014)

For noting

52.0 OTHER BUSINESS 53.0 2014 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES

53.1 Academic Committee is asked to note the remaining meetings dates for 2014.

For noting

Meeting Date Campus Venue

27 November Gold Coast G34_1.05/1.06


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