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The University of Western Australia
5 April 2013 MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Chair of the Academic Board (W/Professor John Cordery)
Dr Kabilan Krishnasamy (Acting Chair of the Drafting
Sub-Committee) Mr James Mitton Mr Paul Lloyd Dr Claire McIlroy
(Executive Officer)
Standing Invitee: Mr Kim Heitman (Legal Services)
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION BY CIRCULAR
The items in this circular have been submitted to the
Legislative Committee for final drafting only and are to be
considered by the 1Drafting Sub-Committee under delegated
authority.
The decisions of the Drafting Sub-Committee will be recorded as
formal decisions of the Legislative Committee. 1The Drafting
Sub-Committee comprises the members of the Legislative Committee
with the exception of the Chair of the Academic Board. The
University Lawyer is invited to attend all meetings of the Drafting
Sub-Committee and Scholarships Officer(s) are invited to attend
meetings when items relevant to their respective roles are to be
discussed.
A recommendation from the Chair of the Drafting Sub-Committee is
included for each item. Any member of the drafting Sub-Committee
who does not agree with the Chair’s recommendation or would prefer
that an item be referred to the next meeting of the Drafting
Sub-Committee for discussion, is asked to advise the Executive
Officer of this no later than close of business on 12 April 2013.
If there are no objections by that date, the items will be
processed in the normal way and the recommendations will be
recorded as resolutions of the Legislative Committee.
Dr Claire McIlroy Executive Officer
PART 1 - ITEMS FOR NOTING
1. RESCISSIONS
1.1. Prizes - Faculty of Business
1.1.1. Rescission of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of
Western Australia Prizes – Refs F1748, F8477, F307
By R28/12 the Faculty of Business has recommended the rescission
of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
Prizes, effective immediately. For noting.
1.2. Scholarships - Faculty of Engineering, Computing and
Mathematics
1.2.1. Rescission of the Amec Minproc Engineering Scholarship,
Cliffs Natural Resources Scholarship in Mining, ConocoPhillips
SPIRIT Scholarships, Link Oil and Gas Professionals Indigenous
University Entrance Engineering Scholarship, Link Oil and Gas
Professionals University Entrance Engineering Scholarship for
Women, Fircroft Australia Petroleum/Chemical Engineering
Scholarship, Fircroft Australia University Entrance Scholarship –
Refs F28602, F15684, F11818, F33319, F33320, F29401, F29615
By R02/13 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
has advised the rescission of the following scholarships, effective
immediately:
• Amec Minproc Engineering Scholarship - F28602 • Cliffs Natural
Resources Scholarship in Mining - F15684 • ConocoPhillips SPIRIT
Scholarships - F11818 • Link Oil and Gas Professionals Indigenous
University Entrance Engineering
Scholarship - F33319
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• Link Oil and Gas Professionals University Entrance Engineering
Scholarship for Women - F33320
• Fircroft Australia Petroleum/Chemical Engineering Scholarship
- F29401 • Fircroft Australia University Entrance Scholarship -
F29615 For noting.
2.3 Scholarships Committee
2.3.1 Rescission of the UWA India Scholarship for International
Research Fees Conditions of Award – Ref: F27110
By R93/12 the Scholarships Committee has recommended the
rescission of the UWA India Scholarship for International Research
Fees Conditions of Award, effective immediately. For noting.
PART 2 – ITEMS FOR DECISION TO BE DEALT WITH EN BLOC
2. GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS
2.1. Faculty of Science Governance Document – Proposed revision–
Ref F4839
By R2-9/12 the Faculty of Science has recommended a revision of
its Faculty Governance Document to reflect the move to single
faculty governance as outlined in the attached document, subject to
final drafting by the Legislative Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the faculty governance document
for the Faculty of Science be amended to read as set out in the
attachment, effective immediately. Attachment A
3. PRIZES
3.1. Faculty of Arts
3.1.1. Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association Prizes –
Proposed amendments - Ref F1780
By R11/12 the Faculty of Arts has recommended amendments to the
Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association Prizes as outlined in
the attached draft conditions, effective immediately and subject to
final drafting by the Legislative Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the
Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association Prizes be amended to
read as attached, effective immediately. Attachment B
3.1.2. Lisette Nigot Memorial Prizes in French – Proposed
amendments - Ref F1680
By R07/13 the Faculty of Arts has recommended amendments to the
Lisette Nigot Memorial Prizes in French as outlined in the attached
draft conditions, effective immediately and subject to final
drafting by the Legislative Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the Lisette
Nigot Memorial Prizes in French be amended to read as attached,
effective immediately. Attachment C
3.2. Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
3.2.1. AMEC Project Engineering Practice Prize – Establishment -
Ref F50177
By R03/13 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
has recommended the establishment of the AMEC Project Engineering
Practice Prize as outlined in the attached draft conditions,
effective 2012 and subject to final drafting by the Legislative
Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the Amec
Project Engineering Practice Prize read as attached, effective
2012. Attachment D
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3.2.2. Apache Energy Prize in Process Synthesis and Design –
Establishment - Ref F26495
By R04/13 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
has recommended the establishment of the Apache Energy Prize in
Process Synthesis and Design as outlined in the attached draft
conditions, effective for 2012 and 2013, and subject to final
drafting by the Legislative Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the Apache
Energy Prize in Process Synthesis and Design read as attached,
effective for 2012 and 2013. Attachment E
3.2.3. Chevron Chair Prize in Process Modelling - Ref F51699
By R1213 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
has recommended the establishment of the Chevron Chair Prize in
Process Modelling as outlined in the attached draft conditions,
effective 2012 and subject to final drafting by the Legislative
Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the .Chevron
Chair Prize in Process Modelling read as attached, effective 2012.
Attachment F
3.2.4. Clough Prize in Material Behaviour from Atoms to Bridges
Ref- F51698
By R14/13 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
has the establishment Clough Prize in Material Behaviour from Atoms
to Bridges as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective
2012 to 2018, and subject to final drafting by the Legislative
Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the Clough
Prize in Material Behaviour from Atoms to Bridges read as attached,
effective 2012 to 2018. Attachment G
3.2.5. Hyman S Spigl Prize in Advanced Engineering Mathematics –
Establishment – Ref F50193
By R05/13 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
has recommended the establishment of the Hyman S Spigl Prize in
Advanced Engineering Mathematics as outlined in the attached draft
conditions, effective 2013 and subject to final drafting by the
Legislative Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the Hyman S
Spigl Prize in Advanced Engineering Mathematics read as attached,
effective 2012. Attachment H
3.3. Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
3.3.1. School of Population Health Postgraduate Student
Association Prize for Excellence in the Master of Public Health
Coursework Programme – Amendment - Ref F20813
By R66/12 the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
has recommended amendments to the School of Population Health
Postgraduate Student Association Prize for Excellence in the Master
of Public Heath Coursework Programme as outlined in the attached
draft conditions, effective 2013 and subject to final drafting by
the Legislative Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the School
of Population Health Postgraduate Student Association Prize for
Excellence in the Master of Public Heath Coursework Programme read
as attached, effective 2013. Attachment I
3.3.2. R.B. Lefroy Prize in Geriatric Medicine – Proposed
amendments - Ref F2981
By R02/13 the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
has recommended amendments to the R B Lefroy Prize in Geriatric
Medicine as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective
2013 and subject to final drafting by the Legislative
Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the R B
Lefroy Prize in Geriatric Medicine be amended to read as attached,
effective 2013. Attachment J
3.3.3. Rural Doctors' Association of WA Prize – Proposed
amendments - Ref F45414
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By R65/12 the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
has recommended amendments to the Rural Doctors’ Association of WA
Prize as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective 2013
and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the Rural
Doctors’ Association of WA Prize be amended to read as attached,
effective 2013. Attachment K
4. SCHOLARSHIPS
4.1. Faculty of Arts
4.1.1. Margaret Braine Fellowship in Classics and Ancient
History – Establishment - Ref F50335
By R16/12 the Faculty of Arts has recommended the establishment
of the Margaret Braine Fellowship in Classics and Ancient History
as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective immediately
and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the Margaret
Braine Fellowship in Classics and Ancient History read as attached,
effective immediately. Attachment L
4.2. Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
4.2.1. John Pritchard Memorial Travel Scholarship- Proposed
amendments – Ref: F42499
By R54/12 the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
has recommended amendments to the John Pritchard Memorial Travel
Scholarship as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective
2013 and subject to final drafting by the Legislative
Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the John
Pritchard Memorial Travel Scholarship be amended to read as
attached, effective 2013. Attachment M
4.3. Items from the Scholarships Committee
4.3.1. Theresa Symons Postgraduate Scholarship in Philosophy –
Proposed amendments – Ref F7002
By R95/12 the Scholarships Committee has recommended the
amendments to the Theresa Symons Postgraduate Scholarship in
Philosophy as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective
immediately and subject to final drafting by the Legislative
Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the Theresa
Symons Postgraduate Scholarship in Philosophy be amended to read as
set out in the attachment, effective immediately. Attachment N
4.3.2. J A Wood Memorial Prizes – Proposed amendments – Ref
F1495
By R16/13 the Scholarships Committee has recommended amendments
to the J A Wood Memorial Prizes as outlined in the attached draft
conditions, effective immediately, and subject to final drafting by
the Legislative Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the J A Wood
Memorial Prizes be amended to read as attached, effective
immediately. Attachment O
4.3.3. University Hall Domestic Postgraduate Coursework Degree
Scholarship - Proposed amendments – Ref F50101
By R18/13 the Scholarships Committee has recommended amendments
to the University Hall Domestic Postgraduate Coursework Degree
Scholarship as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective
immediately and subject to final drafting by the Legislative
Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the
University Hall Domestic Postgraduate Coursework Degree Scholarship
be amended to read as attached, effective immediately. Attachment
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4.3.4. University Hall Domestic Undergraduate Scholarship -
Proposed amendments – Ref F50099
By R17/13 the Scholarships Committee has recommended amendments
to the University Hall Domestic Undergraduate Degree Scholarship as
outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective immediately
and subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the
University Hall Domestic Undergraduate Degree Scholarship be
amended to read as attached, effective immediately. Attachment
Q
4.3.5. University Hall International Postgraduate Coursework
Degree Scholarship - Proposed amendments – Ref F50098
By R19/13 the Scholarships Committee has recommended amendments
to the University Hall International Postgraduate Coursework Degree
Scholarship as outlined in the attached draft conditions, effective
immediately and subject to final drafting by the Legislative
Committee.
The Acting Chair recommends that the conditions for the
University Hall International Postgraduate Coursework Degree
Scholarship be amended to read as attached, effective immediately.
Attachment R
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The Faculty of Science F45718
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD 5 DECEMBER 2012
ITEMS FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE ACADEMIC SECRETARIAT: [6]
1. FORMATION OF THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Members were advised that following the joint meeting of the
Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences and the Faculty of Natural
and Agricultural Sciences on 25 May 2012, the proposal to create
the Faculty of Science with the committee structure agreed was
referred to Academic Board in June and then Senate in August.
Senate approved the formation of the Faculty of Science and its
committee structure with an implementation date of no later than 31
December 2012. The extracts of Minutes from both those meetings
were provided here for the information of members.
2. REVISIONS AND ADDITIONS TO FACULTY OF SCIENCE COMMITTEE
STRUCTURE
Members were advised that the Science Executive Committee had
been constituted from 1 September 2012 and had been meeting weekly
in formal and informal sessions to implement the formation of the
Faculty of Science, and provide advice to the Dean on matters
around teaching and research priorities and resourcing
implications. In those meetings, it had been agreed that the Dean
and Deputy Dean would be supported by part time appointments of an
Associate Dean Teaching & Learning and an Associate Dean
Research. These appointments would commence in January 2013.
The Dean now proposed that these positions be added to the
membership of appropriate Faculty of Science Committees.
It was RESOLVED 2/2012 To include Associate Dean Teaching and
Learning and the Associate Dean Research as members of the Science
Executive Committee
It was further RESOLVED 3/2012 To include Associate Dean
Teaching and Learning as a member of the Science Teaching and
Learning Committee and as the Chair of the Student Staff
Consultative Committee
It was further RESOLVED 4/2012 To include the Associate Dean
Research as a members of the Science Research Committee and as the
Chair of the Science Postgraduate Advisory Committee.
The Dean also proposed that the Science Research Committee
membership be modified by the deletion of the Faculty Development
Officer from its membership.
It was further RESOLVED 5/2012 To remove the Faculty Development
Officer from membership of the Science Research Committee
The Dean also advised that following on from matters raised by
the Student Guild about student representation at Academic Board,
W/Professor Lyn Abbott had been consulting with student groups with
regards their representation on Faculty of Science committees. The
recommended changes to student representation would help ensure
input from all schools and at year level.
It was RESOLVED 6/2012
To amend the membership of the Student Staff Consultative
Committee as follows:
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Student Members:
• up to 16 students elected by student organisations affiliated
with the Science Faculty to include representation from all
Schools
• Up to 5 postgraduate students enrolled in postgraduate
coursework units
The Dean recommended to members that the student membership of
the Postgraduate Advisory Committee be more clearly defined as
Postgraduate Research Student representatives.
It was
RESOLVED 7/2012
The student membership of the Postgraduate Advisory Committee
will comprise the Postgraduate Research Student representatives in
Schools and Centres in the Faculty of Science
The Dean also advised members that the Faculty of Science had
not yet formally established its Board of Examiners, and
recommended a constitution and membership to members.
It was RESOLVED 8/2012
To create a Board of Examiners for the Faculty of Science as
outlined in page 1`of Attachment C of the Agenda (and Attachment B
to the Minutes)
The Dean then proposed that the membership of the Faculty of
Science be more inclusive than the standard requirements (as stated
in Clause 4 of Statute 8) and recommended to the Faculty that it
remove the membership requirement based on holding a 50% or greater
fractional appointment. He reminded members that at previous
meetings he had undertaken to make (full) Faculty as inclusive and
as comprehensive as possible, and that it be involved in decision
making. He also noted that the staff ineligible for membership
under the current definition were more likely to be female and / or
hold teaching intensive appointments.
Members raised issues ranging from the importance of
enfranchising all staff; operating in ways that valued the
principle of inclusivity through to some concern that such a change
could skew voting.
It was RESOLVED 9/2012
To amend the membership of the Faculty of Science to
include:
(b) staff in all schools, centres and Institutes funded by the
Faculty and its Schools who hold appointments on a full-time or
fractional basis other than those holding emeritus, visiting,
adjunct, clinical or honorary appointments;
The Dean thanked members for their support.
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FACULTY OF SCIENCE
FACULTY GOVERNANCE 1. Faculty of Science The Faculty, and all
its committees and boards contained in this governance document,
operate in accordance with the Principles and Rules for the
Operation of Committees. Members must act in accordance with the
University Committee Members’ Code of Conduct. 1.1 Position of the
Faculty within The University of Western Australia 1.1.1 The
Faculty is established within the University in terms of Statute 8.
1.2 Powers 1.2.1 The powers of the Faculty are set out in Clause 6
of Statute 8. Clause 6(1) reads as follows:
“6.(1) A faculty, subject to the Statutes and regulations and to
resolutions of the Senate, and within the constraints of University
policies, has power to determine the administration of courses
under its governance.”
1.2.2 In terms of Clause 6(2) of Statute 8:
“6.(2) A faculty may— (a) provide advice to its dean on all
policy issues relating to the faculty's resources; and (b) make
recommendations to the Academic Board, through its dean, on any
matter related to
research or the teaching of its courses; and (c) provide to
other University bodies or officers, through its dean, advice on
any matter
referred to it for consideration.” 1.3 Membership 1.3.1 The
membership of the Faculty is as prescribed in Clause 4 of Statute
8, which reads as follows:
“4.(1) Each faculty comprises— (a) the academic staff1 in all
schools, centres and institutes funded by the faculty; (b) as many
academic staff from other schools, centres and institutes which
teach in the
faculty's courses as the Academic Board determines; (c) members
in any other categories which the Academic Board approves; and (d)
any other persons which the members in paragraphs (a) to (c)
appoint for specified periods. (2) The following are ex officio
members of all faculties but are not counted for the purpose of
determining whether a quorum is present at a meeting- the
Chancellor; the Pro-Chancellor; the Vice-Chancellor and all other
members of the Executive; the Chair of the Academic Board; and any
other officers of the University as determined by the Academic
Board.
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(3) A faculty is properly constituted even if any of the members
required by its constitution to be elected or nominated have not as
yet been elected or nominated. ”
1 'academic staff' means those staff members holding academic
appointments on a full-time or 50 per cent or greater fractional
basis other than those holding emeritus, visiting, adjunct,
clinical or honorary appointments.
1.3.2 The Dean is chair of the Faculty in terms of Clause 7 of
Statute 8 which reads as follows:
“7. (3) Meetings of a faculty are chaired by the dean but, in
the absence of the dean, the members present determine which one of
them will take the chair.”
1.3.3 The Faculty comprises:
(a) the Dean as chair; (b) staff in all schools, centres and
institutes funded by the Faculty and its schools other than
those holding emeritus, visiting, adjunct, clinical or honorary
appointments; (c) heads of the schools outside the Faculty that are
involved in teaching courses offered by
the Faculty, or their nominees; (d) at least four undergraduate
students elected annually by and from the students enrolled
in undergraduate courses offered by the Faculty; (e) at least
four postgraduate students elected annually by and from
postgraduate students
within the Faculty; and (f) any other persons whom the members
in paragraphs (a) to (e) appoint for specified
periods. 1.4 Terms of Office 1.4.1 (1) The term of office of
members elected under 1.3.3 (d) is one year.
(2) The term of office of members elected under 1.3.3 (e) is one
year. (3) The term of office of members co-opted under 1.3.3 (f) is
two years.
1.5 Eligibility for a Second or Subsequent Term of Office 1.5.1
(1) At the end of a term of office, members elected under 1.3.3 (d)
are eligible to be elected again, but must not serve for more than
two consecutive terms. (2) At the end of a term of office, members
elected under 1.3.3 (e) are eligible to be elected again, but must
not serve for more than two consecutive terms. (3) At the end of a
term of office, members co-opted under 1.3.3 (f) are eligible to be
co-opted again. 1.6 Quorum 1.6.1 One third of the membership of the
Faculty or 25 members, whichever is the lesser, constitutes a
quorum. 1.7 Decisions 1.7.1 Decisions of the Faculty are determined
in terms of Clause 7 of Statute 8 which reads as follows:
“7. (4) All questions which are before a faculty are decided by
a majority of the members present and voting unless the faculty
determines otherwise in its governance document.
(5) The chair of the meeting has an ordinary vote and a casting
vote.
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(6) Subject to the Statutes and regulations and to resolutions
of the Senate, a faculty has the power to regulate its own
procedures, but if a dispute arises, the standing orders of the
Senate apply. ”
1.7.2(1) All questions which come before the Faculty are decided
by a majority of the members present and voting. (2) The chair of
the meeting has an ordinary vote and a casting vote.
1.8 Frequency of Meetings 1.8.1 The frequency of meetings is
determined in accordance with Clause 7 of Statute 8 which reads as
follows:
“7. (1) Meetings of a faculty are held— (a) at least once in
each academic year; and (b) within ten working days of the service
on its dean of a requisition signed by at least six members of the
faculty and containing a statement of the matters to be discussed;
and (c) whenever its dean sees fit.”
1.9.2 The Faculty meets-
(a) at least twice a year; (b) within ten working days of the
service on its dean of a requisition signed by at least six
members of the faculty and containing a statement of the matters
to be discussed; and (c) whenever the Dean sees fit. 1.10
Delegation 1.10.1 (1) By R47/12 the Senate resolved to amend its
R104/93 to read as follows:
“(i) that Faculties have Faculty Boards or equivalent which
shall be responsible to the Faculty for the conduct of all Faculty
business (except constituting the Faculty Board);
(ii) that resolutions of the Faculty Board or equivalent that
relate to research, teaching, academic structures and academic
progress be binding on the Dean, and that the Faculty Board or
equivalent be advisory to the Dean on resource matters; and
(iii) that the composition of the Faculty Board or equivalent be
determined by Academic Board on the recommendation of the
Faculty.”
1.10.2 (1) The Faculty delegates responsibility to conduct all
Faculty business (except constituting the Science Executive
Committee) to the Science Executive Committee.1
(2) The Science Executive Committee may further delegate its
responsibilities to any committee as outlined in the Faculty
Governance document. 1 See section 3.1. 1.11 Elections (1) Election
of Faculty members is conducted by secret ballot to be completed
before the first meeting of the Full Faculty in any year.
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(2) Nominations for all elected positions are called at least
two weeks before the date scheduled for the secret ballot. (3) The
method of election is by preferential voting. (4) The General
Manager of the Faculty, or equivalent, is the Returning Officer for
all elections and is responsible for managing all nominations,
preparing the ballot papers and conducting the ballot. 1.12
Safeguards 1.2.1 The safeguards set out below are applicable to all
committees of the Faculty. (1) Membership of committees is
determined according to portfolios of responsibility,
expertise,
equity, diversity and fairness. (2) Effective and fair
representation on committees is addressed across the Faculty
governance
structure and takes into account the function of each committee,
sub-committee and working party.
(3) The working parties may include staff and/or students who
are not members of the core committees.
(4) In terms of Clause 7 of Statute 8:
“7.(2) The dean must ensure that, as far as is practicable, all
members receive the agenda for a meeting of the faculty at least
three working days before the meeting.”
(5) The Faculty of Science intranet site is used to facilitate
access to information from the core
committees, specifically information about agendas, decisions
and actions in progress. (6) Action points from each meeting are
placed on the Faculty of Science intranet site within one
week of meetings. (7) All committee members are responsible for
reporting back to areas they represent. (8) Schools and centres in
the Faculty are expected to establish their own communication
strategies
and decision-making processes (including committee structures)
for effective articulation with Faculty decision-making processes.
This will provide clear lines of communication between the Faculty
committees and the schools and centres.
(9) There will be some overlap in membership of the core Faculty
committees to facilitate sharing
of information and avoid duplication. (10) Working parties may
be established by committees to report on specific issues as
required.
These working parties may include members nominated and/or
elected from among the Faculty members.
1.13 NOTES 1.13.1 Local Decision-making Map A decision-making
map illustrating where the Faculty’s business comes from and where
its recommendations or decisions go is available at (TBA) 1.13.2
Local Communication Map A communication map illustrating where
information comes to the committee from and which committees or
groups need to be informed of the Faculty’s decisions is available
at (Include appropriate web address)
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2. Committees of the Faculty 2.1 Board of Examiners
2.1.1 Position of the Board of Examiners within The University
of Western Australia
The Board of Examiners is a committee of the Science Executive
Committee. 2.1.2 Role The role of the Board of Examiners is to— (a)
make decisions on, confirm and report students' results for units
to the Registrar; (b) authorise the granting of supplementary
assessment opportunities where permitted by University policy; and
(c) determine students' academic progress status in accordance with
University policy and Faculty rules. 2.1.3 Membership (1) The Board
of Examiners comprises: (a) the Deputy Dean as Chair; (b) the
Associate Dean( Teaching and Learning); (c) the Heads of Schools in
the Faculty or their nominees; (d) the Faculty Manager (Academic);
(e) the Senior Advisers, Science Student Office; and (f) any other
such members as required by the Chair. (2) The Manager, Student
Administration, or nominee, is invited to all meetings of the Board
of Examiners. (3) Examiners in the Faculty must be available to be
consulted by the Board of Examiners and, at the discretion of the
Board, any examiner in the Faculty may attend meetings of the Board
as an observer. (4) In the absence of the Deputy Dean (Education),
the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) will take the role of
Chair. 3. Science Executive Committee and its sub committees 3.1
Science Executive Committee 3.1.1 The Science Executive Committee
operates in accordance with the Principles and Rules for the
Operation of Committees. Members must act in accordance with the
University Committee Members’ Code of Conduct.
3.1.2 By R47/12 the Senate resolved to amend its R104/93 to read
as follows:
(i) that Faculties have Faculty Boards or equivalent which shall
be responsible to the Faculty for the conduct of all Faculty
business ( except constituting the Faculty Board);
(ii) that resolutions of the Faculty Board or equivalent that
relate to research, teaching, academic structures and academic
progress be binding on the Dean, and that the Faculty Board or
equivalent be advisory to the Dean on resource matters; and
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(iii) that the composition of the Faculty Board or equivalent be
determined by Academic Board on the recommendation of the
Faculty.
3.1.3 Position of the Science Executive Committee within The
University of Western Australia
(1) The Science Executive Committee is the main decision making
committee of the Faculty of Science and has the delegated powers of
the Faculty, except the power to constitute the Executive
Committee. (2) The Science Executive Committee receives advice from
the four core Faculty committees: (a) Science Finance and Resource
Planning Committee; (b) Science Teaching and Learning Committee;
(c) Science Research Committee; and (d) Science Development
Committee. 3.1.4 Role The role of the Science Executive Committee
is to - (a) provide advice to the Dean on all policy issues
relating to financial and resource matters; (b) provide advice to
the Dean on the implementation of Faculty plans, University
policies and University priorities; (f) recommend changes to the
Faculty’s governance relating to any committee of the Science
Executive Committee; (g) make recommendations to the Academic
Board, through the Dean, on any matter related to research or the
teaching of the Faculty’s courses; (h) make decisions on matters
concerning education, research and research training in the Faculty
as appropriate; and (i) provide to other University bodies or
officers, through the Dean, advice on any matter referred to it for
consideration. 3.1.5 Membership (1) The Science Executive Committee
comprises
(a) the Dean as chair; (b) the Deputy Dean; (c) the General
Manager (who is also the Executive Officer); (d) the Faculty
Managers; (e) the head of each school in the Faculty; (f) the
Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning); (g) the Associate Dean
(Research); (h) at least two representatives of UWA institutes and
centres in the Faculty, appointed by the
Dean; and (i) co-opted members as recommended by the Dean.
(2) Meetings are chaired by the Dean, or in his or her absence,
by the Deputy Dean. (3) If both the Dean and Deputy Dean are
absent, the members present determine which one of them will take
the chair. 3.1.6 Terms of Office (1) The term of office of members
appointed under 3.1.5(1)(h) is normally one year. (2) The term of
office of members co-opted under 3.1.5(1)(i) is normally one year.
3.1.7 Eligibility for a second or subsequent term of office At the
end of a term of office, members appointed under 3.1.5(1)(h) are
eligible for re-appointment.
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3.1.8 Quorum The quorum is half the members plus one. 3.1.9
Decisions (1) All questions which come before the committee are
decided by a majority of the members present and voting. (2) The
chair of the meeting has an ordinary vote and a casting vote.
3.1.10 Frequency of meetings The Science Executive Committee meets
at least monthly. 3.2 Science Finance and Resource Planning
Committee 3.2.1 Position within the Faculty Governance The Science
Finance and Resource Planning Committee is a sub-committee of and
makes recommendations to the Science Executive Committee. 3.2.2
Role The role of the Science Finance and Resource Planning
Committee is oversight of financial and resource planning and
reporting of all business units within the Faculty. 3.2.3
Membership The Science Finance and Resource Planning Committee
comprises-
(a) the Dean or nominee as chair; (b) the General Manager; (c) a
Faculty Manager (who is also the Executive Officer); (d) the School
Manager of each school in the Faculty; (e) the Business Managers of
UWA institutes; (f) the Business Managers of centres in the
Faculty; and (g) co-opted members as recommended by the Dean.
3.2.4 Terms of Office The term of office of members co-opted
under 3.2.3(g) is one year 3.2.5 Quorum The quorum is half the
members plus one. 3.2.6 Decisions (1) All questions which come
before the committee are decided by a majority of the members
present and voting. (2) The chair of the meeting has an ordinary
vote and a casting vote. 3.2.7 Frequency of meetings The Science
Finance and Resource Planning Committee meets monthly.
3.3 Science Occupational Health and Safety Advisory
Committee
3.3.1 Position within the Faculty Governance
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The Science Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Committee is
a sub-committee of the Science Finance and Resource Planning
Committee. 3.3.2 Role The role of the Science Occupational Health
and Safety Advisory Committee is to: (a) review, report and make
recommendations to the Science Finance and Resource Planning
Committee, the Science Research Committee, the Science Teaching and
Learning Committee and business units within the Faculty as
required; and (b) complement the committees in Schools and Centres
by liaising, discussing and ensuring consistency in best practice
across the Science Faculty. 3.3.3 Membership The Science
Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Committee comprises -
(a) the General Manager or nominee as chair; (b) a Faculty
Manager (who is also the Executive Officer); (c) the safety
representatives of all business units; (d) the Equity and Diversity
Advisor(s); (e) at least two staff representatives, appointed by
the Dean; (f) at least two postgraduate student representatives
nominated by the schools and centres in
the Faculty; and (g) co-opted members as recommended by the
Committee.
3.3.4 Terms of Office (1) The term of office of members
appointed under 3.3.3(e) is one year. (2) The term of office of
members nominated under 3.3.3 (f) is one year. (3) The term of
office of members co-opted under 3.3.3 (g) is one year. 3.3.5
Quorum The quorum is half the members plus one. 3.3.6 Decisions (1)
All questions which come before the committee are decided by a
majority of the members present and voting. (2) The chair of the
meeting has an ordinary vote and a casting vote. 3.3.7 Frequency of
meetings The Science Occupational Health and Safety Advisory
Committee meets at least twice each year. 3.8 Science Teaching and
Learning Committee 3.8.1 Position within the Faculty Governance The
Science Teaching and Learning Committee is a sub-committee of and
makes recommendations to the Science Executive Committee.
3.8.2 Role
The role of the Science Teaching and Learning Committee is to
provide advice to the Dean and the Science Executive Committee on
all matters relating to teaching and learning in the Faculty
including but not limited to:
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(a) the enhancement of teaching quality and student experience
in the Faculties courses and units; (b) the development of
undergraduate and postgraduate courses, majors and specialisations;
(c) the encouragement and reward of high quality teaching; (d) the
appropriate use of technology; (e) research on teaching and
learning; (f) compliance with University and Faculty Rules and
Policies; (g) ensuring that teaching and learning practices and
procedures, including assessment, are consistent with University
policies and guidelines; (h) ensuring that student views on their
teaching experiences are considered, communicated and responded to
as required; (i) considering advice from the Science Student
office; and (j) providing advice to the Science Student office.
3.8.3 Membership The Science Teaching and Learning Committee
comprises -
(a) the Deputy Dean or nominee as chair; (b) a Faculty Manager
(who is also the Executive Officer); (c) the Associate Dean
(Teaching and Learning); (d) the heads of schools in the Faculty or
their nominees; (e) at least two representative(s) of the Science
Student Office, appointed by the Dean; (f) at least two elected
representatives of undergraduate students; (g) at least two elected
representatives of postgraduate students; and (h) co-opted members
as recommended by the Committee.
3.8.4 Terms of Office (1) The term of office of members elected
under 3.8.3(f) is one year. (2) The term of office of members
elected under 3.8.3(g) is one year. (3) The term of office of
members co-opted under 3.8.3(h) is one year. 3.8.5 Quorum The
quorum is half the members plus one. 3.8.6 Decisions (1) All
questions which come before the committee are decided by a majority
of the members present and voting. (2) The chair of the meeting has
an ordinary vote and a casting vote. 3.8.7 Frequency of meetings
The Science Teaching and Learning Committee normally meets each
month except December and January. 3.9 Student-Staff Consultative
Committee 3.9.1 Position within the Faculty Governance The Student
Staff Consultative Committee is a sub-committee of the Science
Teaching and Learning Committee.
3.9.2 Role
The role of the Student Staff Consultative Committee is to
facilitate discussion between students and staff about the quality
of their teaching and learning experience and formalize feedback to
the Science
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Faculty Teaching and Learning Committee. Students contribute
advice on teaching programs and modes of delivery.
3.9.3 Membership The Student Staff Consultative Committee
comprises -
(a) the Deputy Dean or nominee as chair; (b) a Faculty Manager
(who is also the Executive Officer); (c) a representative of the
Science Student Office; (e) up to two academic staff members from
the Science Teaching and Learning Committee; (d) at least four and
up to six students nominated or elected by student organisations
affiliated with
the Faculty; (e) at least five and up to ten student
undergraduate representatives nominated by the schools and
centres in the Faculty; and (f) at least three and up to five
postgraduate student representatives nominated by schools and
centres in the Faculty. 3.9.4 Terms of Office (1) The term of
office of members nominated or elected under 3.9.3(d) is one year.
(2) The term of office of members nominated under 3.9.3(e) is one
year. (3) The term of office of members nominated under 3.9.3(f) is
one year. 3.9.5 Quorum The quorum is half the members plus one.
3.9.6 Decisions (1) All questions which come before the committee
are decided by a majority of the members present and voting. (2)
The chair of the meeting has an ordinary vote and a casting vote.
3.9.7 Frequency of meetings The Student Staff Consultative
Committee meets at least twice each year. 3.10 Science Research
Committee 3.10.1 Position within the Faculty Governance The Science
Research Committee is a sub-committee of and makes recommendations
to the Science Executive Committee. 3.10.2 Role The role of the
Science Research Committee is to- (a) provide advice and develop
initiatives on all matters related to research, research
opportunities and postgraduate teaching; (b) liaise with relevant
University committees and oversee the Faculty research profile, the
development of Faculty policies related to research, the Faculty
postgraduate scholarship ranking, award of research grants; and (c)
prioritise strategic initiatives related to research within the
Faculty and the support provided to early career researchers and
postgraduate students.
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3.10.3 Membership The Science Research Committee comprises -
(a) the Dean or nominee as chair; (b) a Faculty Manager (who is
also the Executive Officer); (c) the Associate Dean (Research) (d)
the directors of UWA institutes; (e) the heads of schools in the
Faculty or their nominees; (f) up to four nominees of centres in
the Faculty; (g) the Research Development Advisor(s); (h) at least
two early career researchers, appointed by the Dean; (i) at least
two postgraduate student representatives nominated by the schools
and centres in
the Faculty; and (j) co-opted members as recommended by the
Committee.
3.10.4 Terms of Office (1) The term of office of members
appointed under 3.10.3(h) is one year. (2) The term of office of
members nominated under 3.10.3(i) is one year. (3) The term of
office of members co-opted under 3.10.3(j) is one year. 3.10.5
Quorum The quorum is half the members plus one. 3.10.6 Decisions
(1) All questions which come before the committee are decided by a
majority of the members present and voting. (2) The chair of the
meeting has an ordinary vote and a casting vote. 3.10.7 Frequency
of meetings The Science Research Committee meets bi-monthly. 3.11
Science Postgraduate Advisory Committee 3.11.1 Position within the
Faculty Governance The Science Postgraduate Advisory Committee is a
sub-committee of the Science Research Committee. 3.11.2 Role The
role of the Science Postgraduate Advisory Committee is to- (a)
facilitate discussion among Graduate Research Coordinators from the
schools and centres in the Faculty and student postgraduate
representatives from the schools and centres; and (b) complement
the activities within the schools and centres in the Faculty,
Student Services and the Graduate Research School by liaising,
discussing and ensuring consistency in high quality support for
postgraduate students across the Faculty. 3.11.3 Membership The
Science Postgraduate Advisory Committee comprises-
(a) the Dean or nominee as chair; (b) a Faculty Manager (who is
also the Executive Officer); (c) the Graduate Research Coordinators
in the schools and centres in the Faculty; (d) the postgraduate
student representatives in the schools and centres in the Faculty;
(e) the Research Development Advisor(s); and (f) co-opted members
as recommended by the Committee.
3.11.4 Terms of Office
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The term of office of members co-opted under 3.11.3(f) is one
year. 3.11.5 Quorum The quorum is half the members plus one. 3.11.6
Decisions (1) All questions which come before the committee are
decided by a majority of the members present and voting. (2) The
chair of the meeting has an ordinary vote and a casting vote.
3.11.7 Frequency of meetings The Science Postgraduate Advisory
Committee meets at least twice each year. 3.12 Science Development
Committee 3.12.1 Position within the Faculty Governance The Science
Development Committee makes recommendations to the Science
Executive Committee. 3.12.2 Role The role of the Science
Development Committee is to -
(a) take initiatives and make recommendations to the Science
Executive Committee on matters related to recruitment, student
experience, alumni engagement, industry liaison etc.; (b) take
initiatives related to student load (undergraduate and
postgraduate), international students, strategic initiatives with
external organizations (including international universities,
government agencies etc.); (c) engage with Development and Alumni
Relations; and (d) engage with alumni both generally and
specifically (e.g. with high profile alumni).
3.12.3 Membership The Science Development Committee
comprises-
(a) the Dean or nominee as chair; (b) the Faculty Development
Officer(s); (c) the Deputy Dean; (d) a Faculty Manager (who is also
the Executive Officer); (e) at least three marketing, recruiting
and outreach representative(s), appointed by the Dean; (f) the
nominees of each school in the Faculty; (g) the Faculty Development
Officer(s); (h) at least two other staff representatives, appointed
by the Dean; (i) at least two postgraduate student representatives
nominated by the schools and centres in the
Faculty; and (j) co-opted members as recommended by the
Committee.
3.12.4 Terms of Office (1) The term of office of members
appointed under 3.12.3 (h) is one year. (2) The term of office of
members nominated under 3.12.3 (i) is one year. (3) The term of
office of members co-opted under 3.12.3 (j) is one year. 3.12.5
Decisions
(1) All questions which come before the committee are decided by
a majority of the members present and voting.
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(2) The chair of the meeting has an ordinary vote and a casting
vote. 3.12.6 Frequency of meetings The Science Development
Committee meets at least four times a year. 3.13 Science Forum
3.13.1 Position within the Faculty Governance The Science Forum
does not formally form part of the Faculty of Science Governance.
3.13.2 Role The role of the Science Forum is informal communication
within the Faculty. 3.13.3 Membership The Science Forum
comprises-
(a) the Dean as chair; (b) all members of the Faculty; and (c)
all postgraduate students in the Faculty.
3.13.4 Frequency of meetings The Science Forum meets twice each
year. 4. Delegations 4.1. University Delegations
In 2006 the University developed a Delegations Policy, the
purpose of which was to establish a framework for delegating
authority within the University.
4.1.1 By R63/06 and amended by R103/07 the Academic Board
resolved: “to approve (i) that the Chair of the Academic Board
delegate to deans of faculties the authority to
delegate any of the duties and responsibilities of their office
to other officers or members of the faculty for a specified
period;
(ii) that delegation of the duties and responsibilities of a
dean to other officers or members of a faculty for a specified
period be reflected in the relevant faculty's report on the
Delegations website, and
(iii) that the exercise of a dean's authority to delegate the
duties and responsibilities of the office for a specified period to
individual members of staff be reported in each case to the Senior
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and to the Chair of the Academic
Board.”
4.1.2 Clause 3(a) of the University Delegations Policy
states:
“3. Delegations framework (a) The overarching delegations policy
applies to the University as a whole and Faculties, Schools,
Centres and other Business units must align their delegations
policies with the central policy.”
4.2 Delegations within the Faculty
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4.2.1 Delegations related to governance of the Faculty are
detailed on the University Delegations website and are routinely
updated. The Faculty Report documents delegations specific to each
faculty at:
http://www.delegations.uwa.edu.au/university_delegations/faculty_reports.
5. Faculty Officers 5.1 Dean 5.1.1 Role The role of the Dean is as
prescribed by Senate Resolution 102/93 which states:
“that the ... Deans have: (a) a Faculty executive role such that
they will be bound by Faculty resolutions that cover research,
teaching, academic structures and academic processes; and (b)
delegated authority from the Vice-Chancellor to manage University
resources and to implement Faculty plans, University policies and
priorities.”
5.1.2 Reporting Procedures By Senate Resolution 102/93:
“(a) the Dean is required to report biennially to the Senate
through the Academic Council, on the Faculty’s achievements against
the Faculty plan; (b) the Dean’s report is presented to the Faculty
whose comments are submitted to Academic Council at the same time
as the Dean’s report.”
5. 2 Deputy Dean 5.2.1 Clause 11 of Statute 8 states that:
“11. The Vice-Chancellor, after taking appropriate advice,
appoints for a specified period a deputy for each dean who performs
the duties of the dean during the dean's absence.”
5.3 Associate Dean (Research) 5.3.1 Role The Associate Dean
(Research) works closely with the Dean and other members of the
Science Executive to encourage, promote and coordinate research
across the Faculty and the University. 5.4 Associate Dean (Teaching
and Learning) 5.4.1 Clause 12 of Statute 8 states that:
“12. With the approval of the Academic Board, through its chair,
a dean of a faculty may delegate any of the duties and
responsibilities of the office to other officers or members of the
faculty for a specified period.”
5.4.1 Role (1) The Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) works
closely with the Deputy Dean, Deputy Vice Chancellor Education
(DVCE), members of the Science Executive and Faculty staff to
implement the Faculty of Science strategic plan in relation to
Teaching and Learning.
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(2) The Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) has delegated
responsibility for academic administration and to make decisions on
student matters, both undergraduate and postgraduate, as approved
by the Dean 5.53 General Manager 5.3.1 5.5.1 Role The General
Manager has delegated responsibility for the overall administration
of the Faculty. 5.64 Senior Adviser(s) 5.64.1 Clause 12 of Statute
8 states that:
“12. With the approval of the Academic Board, through its chair,
a dean of a faculty may delegate any of the duties and
responsibilities of the office to other officers or members of the
faculty for a specified period.”
5.64.2 Role Senior Adviser(s) have delegated responsibility for
academic administration and to make decisions on student matters,
both undergraduate and postgraduate, as approved by the Dean.
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THE FACULTY OF ARTS
HELD ON 14 FEBRUARY 2013 IN THE CHANCELLOR’S ROOM
ITEM FOR THE ATTENTION OF LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE 13.PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO CONVOCATION, THE UWA GRADUATES ASSOCIATION PRIZES –
Ref F1780 As a consequence of the introduction of New Courses,
Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association, decided to amend its
prizes offerings for 2012 and beyond. Convocation will offer three
prizes; one per school, and each prize will be valued at $250. The
prize conditions are amended accordingly. RESOLVED 11 that Faculty
Board approve the proposed amendments to the Convocation, the UWA
Graduates Association Prizes [F1780] as contained in Attachment B,
subject to final drafting by Legislative Committee, to take effect
immediately. Date Sender File to Action
Required Recipient Initials
Date Actioned
Action Taken
Folio No.
19/02/2013 W Warlik Claire McIlroy For the approval of
Legislative Committee
F1780
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Prize name: Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association Prizes
Governed by: General Conditions and the following conditions Prize
file number: F1780 Donor: Convocation, the UWA Graduates
Association Value: $250 annually Awarded by: the relevant board
Awarded to: Three prizes are to be awarded annually, one in each of
the Schools in the
Faculty of Arts, as follows: 1. The School of Humanities prize
is awarded to the student who, amongst those completing the
requirements for the Bachelor of Arts pass degree with one of the
majors offered by the School of Humanities, obtains the highest
Weighted Average Mark for the course. 2, The School of Music prize
is awarded to the student who achieves the highest mark in their
recital in a given calendar year. 3. The School of Social Sciences
prize is awarded to the student with the highest aggregate mark in
the Level 3 core units of the Communication and Media Studies
major.
Amended by:
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THE FACULTY OF ARTS HELD ON THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2013 IN THE
CHANCELLORS MEETING ROOM 9. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LISETTE
NIGOT MEMORIAL PRIZES IN FRENCH – Ref F1680 RESOLVED 07 that
Faculty Board approve the proposed amendments (Attachment A) to the
conditions of the Lisette Nigot Memorial Prizes in French [1680] as
recommended by way of Teaching and Learning Committee Resolution
2/2013, subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee, to
take effect immediately.
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Lisette Nigot Memorial Prizes in French [F1680] Prize name:
Lisette Nigot Memorial Prizes in French Governed by: General
Conditions and the following conditions Prize file number: F1680
Donor: Miss Lisette Nigot, a lecturer for 20 years in the
then Department of French Studies at The University of Western
Australia
Value: the annual income from the fund after capitalisation, in
accordance with Senate policy the University policy on investment,
on the sum of $8000 donated to the University
Awarded by: the relevant board, on the recommendation of the
School of Humanities
Awarded to: (a) 50 per cent for the Lisette Nigot Memorial Prize
in French (FREN2403 French Studies 3 or FREN1403 French Studies 3
or FREN2404 French Studies 4 or FREN1404 French Studies 4) to be
awarded to the student in any faculty who, of all those enrolled in
FREN2403 French Studies 3 or FREN1403 French Studies 3 or FREN2404
French Studies 4 or FREN1404 French Studies 4 in the calendar year,
has the highest of any of the final marks awarded for those units
in that year; (b) 50 per cent for the Lisette Nigot Memorial Prize
in French (FREN3405 French Studies 5 or FREN3306 French Studies 6
from the Beginners stream) to be awarded to the student in any
faculty who, of all those enrolled in the French Major (Beginners'
Stream) Core Units, FREN3405 French Studies 5 or FREN3406 French
Studies 6 in the calendar year, has the highest of any of the final
marks awarded to such students for those units in that year.
Amended by: FAHSS R48/11 Arts February 2013
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COMPUTING AND MATHEMATICS HELD ON 27 FEBRUARY 2013 FROM 2.00-3.15
IN THE BILLINGS ROOM
ITEMS FOR THE ATTENTION OF ACADEMIC POLICY SERVICES
4. PRIZES 4.1 AMEC Project Engineering Practice Prize REF:
F50177 The Faculty had proposed the establishment of the AMEC
Project Engineering Practice Prize. The prize would be awarded to
the student with the highest mark in ELEC4432 Project Engineering
Practice, with a prize of $1000 donated in 2012 (only). This prize
would be presented at the 2013 prize giving ceremony. Members were
requested to review the draft conditions, as at Agenda Attachment
A. The prize was governed by the General Conditions. RESOLVED
03/2013 to approve the proposed conditions for ELEC4432 Project
Engineering Practice to be awarded in 2012, as at Agenda Attachment
A, subject to final drafting by the Legislative Committee.
Date Sender (Name) File to
(Name) Action
Required Recipient
Initials Date
Actioned Action Taken Folio
number 01/03/13 J Doyle APS Extract sent to APs
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Prize name: AMEC Project Engineering Practice Prize Governed by:
General Conditions and the following conditions File number: F50177
Donor: AMEC Value: $1000 Eligibility requirements:
Awarded by: the relevant board Awarded to:
the student with the highest mark in ELEC4332 Project
Engineering Practice
Application Procedure:
Selection Committee:
Advertising and Administration:
Other conditions:
Established:
Approved:
Amended by:
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COMPUTING AND MATHEMATICS HELD ON 27 FEBRUARY 2013 FROM 2.00-3.15
IN THE BILLINGS ROOM
ITEMS FOR THE ATTENTION OF ACADEMIC POLICY SERVICES
4. PRIZES 4.2 Apache Energy Prize in Process Synthesis and
Design REF: F26495 The Faculty had proposed the establishment of
the Apache Energy Prize in Process Synthesis and Design. The prize
would be awarded to the student with the highest mark in Process
Synthesis and Design ENSC3018, with a prize of $1000. The prize
would be awarded in 2012 and 2013. Members were requested to review
the draft conditions, as at Agenda Attachment B. The prize was
governed by the General Conditions. RESOLVED 04/2013 to approve the
proposed conditions for Apache Energy Prize in Process Synthesis
and Design, as at Attachment B, subject to final drafting by the
Legislative Committee.
Date Sender (Name) File to
(Name) Action
Required Recipient
Initials Date
Actioned Action Taken Folio
number 01/03/13 J Doyle APS Extract sent to APs
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Prize name: Apache Energy Prize in Process Synthesis and
Design
Governed by: General Conditions and the following conditions
File number: F26495 Donor: Apache
Value: $1000 Eligibility requirements:
Awarded by: the relevant board
Awarded to:
the student with the highest mark in Process Synthesis and
Design ENSC3018
Application Procedure:
Selection Committee:
Advertising and Administration:
Other conditions:
Established:
Approved:
Amended by:
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COMPUTING AND MATHEMATICS HELD VIA CIRCULAR 28 MARCH 2013
ITEMS FOR THE ATTENTION OF ACADEMIC POLICY SERVICES
6. CHEVRON CHAIR PRIZE IN PROCESS MODELLING - REF: F51699 It was
noted that the Faculty had proposed the establishment of Chevron
Chair Prize in Process Modelling. The prize of $500 would be
awarded to each of the top five students with the highest mark in
Process Modelling CHPR3531.This prize would be awarded for 2012
(only) and would be presented at the 2013 prize giving ceremony.
Members were requested to review the draft conditions, as at Agenda
Attachment I. The prize was governed by the General Conditions.
RESOLVED 12/2013 to approve the proposed conditions for Chevron
Chair Prize in Process Modelling to be awarded in 2012, as at
Attachment I, subject to final drafting by the Legislative
Committee.
Date Sender (Name) File to
(Name) Action
Required Recipient
Initials Date
Actioned Action Taken Folio
number 04/04/13 J Doyle APS Extract sent to APs
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Prize name: Chevron Chair Prize in Process Modelling
Governed by: General Conditions and the following conditions
File number: F51699 Donor: Funded via the Chevron Chair In Gas
Processing
Value: $500 Eligibility requirements:
Awarded by: the relevant board
Awarded to:
the top five students with the highest mark in Process Modelling
CHPR3531 Where there is more than one student with the same mark in
Process Modelling CHPR3531, the course weighted average mark for
each student will be taken into consideration
Application Procedure:
Selection Committee:
Advertising and Administration:
Other conditions:
Established:
Approved:
Amended by:
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COMPUTING AND MATHEMATICS HELD VIA CIRCULAR 28 MARCH 2013
ITEMS FOR THE ATTENTION OF ACADEMIC POLICY SERVICES
[EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S NOTE: Clough would be sponsoring only one
of the prizes; either Clough Prize in Engineering Challenges in a
Global World or Clough Prize in Material Behaviour from Atoms to
Bridges. At the time of the circular, the company had not advised
which unit they wanted to sponsor.] 8. CLOUGH PRIZE IN MATERIAL
BEHAVIOUR FROM ATOMS TO BRIDGES REF - F12082 It was noted that the
Faculty had proposed the establishment Clough Prize in Material
Behaviour from Atoms to Bridges. The prize of $1500 would be
awarded to the student with the highest mark in Material Behaviour
from Atoms to Bridges (ENSC1002). This prize would be awarded from
2012 to 2018. Members were requested to review the draft
conditions, as at Agenda Attachment K. The prize was governed by
the General Conditions. RESOLVED 14/2013 to approve the proposed
conditions for Material Behaviour from Atoms to Bridges be awarded
from 2012 to 2018, as at Attachment K, subject to final drafting by
the Legislative Committee.
Date Sender (Name) File to
(Name) Action
Required Recipient
Initials Date
Actioned Action Taken Folio
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Prize name: Clough Prize in Material Behaviour from Atoms to
Bridges
Governed by: General Conditions and the following conditions
File number: F51698 Donor: Clough Limited Value: $1500 Eligibility
requirements:
Awarded by: the relevant board
Awarded to:
the top five students with the highest mark in Material
Behaviour from Atoms to Bridges ENSC1002. Where there is more than
one student with the same mark in Material Behaviour from Atoms to
Bridges ENSC1002, the course weighted average mark for each student
will be taken into consideration
Application Procedure:
Selection Committee:
Advertising and Administration:
Other conditions:
Established:
Approved:
Amended by:
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COMPUTING AND MATHEMATICS HELD ON 27 FEBRUARY 2013 FROM 2.00-3.15
IN THE BILLINGS ROOM
ITEMS FOR THE ATTENTION OF ACADEMIC POLICY SERVICES
4. PRIZES 4.3 Hyman S Spigl Prize in Advanced Engineering
Mathematics F44513 The Faculty had proposed the establishment of
the Hyman S Spigl Prize in Advanced Engineering Mathematics. The
prize would be awarded to the student with the highest mark in
Advanced Engineering Mathematics (GENG4407). This prize awarded
from 2013 onwards. Members were requested to review the draft
conditions, as at Attachment C. This prize was governed by the
General Conditions. RESOLVED 05/2013 to approve the proposed
conditions of the Hyman S Spigl Prize in Advanced Engineering
Mathematics to be awarded in 2013, as at Attachment C, subject to
final drafting by the Legislative Committee. [EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S
NOTE: this item was listed as item 1.1 on the supplementary
agenda]
Date Sender (Name) File to
(Name) Action
Required Recipient
Initials Date
Actioned Action Taken Folio
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Prize name: Hyman S Spigl Prize in Advanced Engineering
Mathematics Governed by: General Conditions and the following
conditions File number: F50193 Donor: the nephews (Dr George Taylor
and Dr Barry Green) and niece (Judith
Rodriguez) of Hyman S Spigl and their families
Value: the prize is funded from the capital fund in accordance
with the University Policy on Investments
Eligibility requirements:
Awarded by: the relevant board
Awarded to:
the student with the highest mark in Advanced Engineering
Mathematics GENG4407
Application Procedure:
Selection Committee:
Advertising and Administration:
Other conditions:
Established:
Approved:
Amended by:
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FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE,
DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
HELD IN THE CTEC MULTIFUNCTION ROOM ON TUESDAY 13 NOVEMBER
2012
ITEMS FOR THE ATTENTION OF ACADEMIC POLICY SERVICES, AND THE
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT
3. PRIZES
b) School of Population Health Postgraduate Student Association
Prize for Excellence in the Master of Public Health Coursework
Programme – Ref: F20813
Members were asked to approve further revised conditions of this
prize. RESOLVED - 66 that the changes to the School of Population
Health Postgraduate Student Association Prize for Excellence in the
Master of Public Health Coursework Programme be made, as outlined
in the attachment to the agenda, subject to APS drafting and
approval.
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Prize for Excellence in the Master of Public Health Coursework
Programme * [F20813]
Existing conditions
School of Population Health Postgraduate Student Association
Prize for Excellence in the Master of Public Health Coursework
Programme * [F20813] An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is
governed by conditions. See also general conditions.
The School of Population Health Postgraduate Student Association
Prize for Excellence in the Master of Public Health coursework
programme, comprising a book voucher of $250 and a certificate, is
awarded by the Board of Examiners to the student who, amongst those
completing the course for the Master of Public Health degree in the
year in which the prize is awarded, has the highest aggregate mark
for the core units during their enrolment in the course for the
Master of Public Health degree.
Revised conditions
Prize name: School of Population Health Postgraduate Society
Student Association Prize for Excellence in Publications the Master
of Public Health Coursework Program
Governed by General Conditions and the following conditions
Prize file number: F20813 Donor: School of Population Health
Postgraduate Society Postgraduate Student Association
Value: a book voucher for $250 500 and a certificate
Eligibility requirements
A student must - (a) be enrolled in a postgraduate course
through the School of Population Health; andor (b) have applied
unsuccessfully for a Prize for Higher Degree by Research
Achievement awarded by the Graduate Research School.within one year
of completion of their degree.
Awarded by: the relevant board
Awarded to:
the eligible student who has produced the best publication
related to their postgraduate degree. , amongst those completing
the course for the Master of Public Health degree in the year in
which the prize is awarded, has the highest aggregate mark for the
core units during their enrolment in the course for the Master of
Public Health degree.
Application procedure
Selection committee
Advertising and administration
Other conditions
Established
Approved
Amended FMDHS R6613/12 FMDHS February 2012
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FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE FACULTY BOARD OF MEDICINE,
DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES ON TUESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2013
ITEMS FOR THE ATTENTION OF ACADEMIC POLICY SERVICES AND OFFICE
OF DEVELOPMENT
1. PRIZE – R.B. LEFROY PRIZE IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE – REF:
F2981
Members were asked to approve a change in the prize conditions
which increases the award from $200 to $500, as indicated in the
attachment to the Agenda.
RESOLVED – 2
that the conditions for the RB Lefroy Prize be modified, as
indicated in the attachment to the Agenda, effective from 2013 and
subject to APS drafting and approval.
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R. B. Lefroy Prize in Geriatric Medicine [F2981]
Prize name: R. B. Lefroy Prize in Geriatric Medicine
Governed by: General Conditions and the following conditions
Prize file number: F2981
Donor: the Teaching Group of Physicians in Geriatric Medicine in
honour of Dr Richard Lefroy, the founder of Geriatric Medicine in
Western Australia, as a mark of their esteem and in recognition of
his contribution to the specialty
Value: $500$200 provided annually
Awarded by: the relevant board, on the recommendation of the
Head of the School of Medicine and Pharmacology
Awarded to: the student who has shown most ability in the
geriatric component of IMED4491 Medicine Specialties Part
1/IMED4492 Medicine Specialties Part 2 in the course for the degree
of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Other conditions: In making his or her recommendation, the Head
of the School of Medicine and Pharmacology will take account of the
case report on a patient submitted as part of IMED4491 Medicine
Specialties Part 1/IMED4492 Medicine Specialties Part 2 and the
student's overall performance in the remainder of the ward rating
in the same unit, together with the students' overall performance
in the geriatric component of this unit
Amended by: FMDHS February 2013
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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE,
DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
HELD IN THE CTEC MULTIFUNCTION ROOM ON TUESDAY 13 NOVEMBER
2012
ITEMS FOR THE ATTENTION OF ACADEMIC POLICY SERVICES, AND THE
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT
3. PRIZES
a) Rural Doctors' Association of WA Prize – Ref: F45414
The Rural Doctors’ Association of WA have indicated that they
wish to continue offering their prize and increasing the value of
the prize from $250 to $500 annually. RESOLVED - 65 that the
changes to the Rural Doctors' Association of WA Prize be made, as
outlined in the attachment to the agenda, subject to APS drafting
and approval.
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Rural Doctors' Association of WA Prize [F7421]
Prize name: Rural Doctors' Association of WA Prize
Governed by: General Conditions and the following conditions
Prize file number: F7421
Donor: Rural Doctors’ Association of WA
Value: $500250 provided annually
Eligibility requirements: Students eligible for consideration
for the prize include— (a) students enrolled at The University of
Western Australia who have completed all of the following: RMED5571
Rural Clinical Practice Part 1 and RMED5572 Rural Clinical Practice
Part 2; IMED5501 Science and Practice of Medicine Part 1 and
IMED5502 Science and Practice of Medicine Part 2; IMED5511 Special
Clinical Skills Part 1 and IMED5511 Special Clinical Skills Part 1;
and (b) students enrolled at the University of Notre Dame Australia
who have completed all of the following: RMED5573 Rural Clinical
Practice (Notre Dame) Part 1 and RMED5574 Rural Clinical Practice
(Notre Dame) Part 2; IMED5612 Special Clinical Skills (Notre Dame);
IMED5614 Science and Practice of Medicine (Notre Dame).
Awarded by: the relevant board
Awarded to: the student with the highest aggregate mark in units
undertaken while on placement in the Rural Clinical School
Amended by: FMDHS November 2012
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THE FACULTY OF ARTS HELD ON THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2013 IN THE
CHANCELLORS MEETING ROOM
18. MARGARET BRAINE FELLOWSHIP IN CLASSICS AND ANCIENT HISTORY –
Ref F50335 RESOLVED 16 that Faculty Board approve the regulations
of the Margaret Braine Fellowship in Classics and Ancient History
as outlined in Attachment C, to come into effect immediately.
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Margaret Braine Fellowship in Classics and Ancient History The
late Margaret Braine, a former student of Classics and Ancient
History at the University, having provided a sum of money for the
support of this discipline in her will, a fund is established for
the purpose of supporting research in this area.
The fund is administered in accordance with the regulations
which follow.
1. The purpose of the Fellowship is to provide financial
assistance to bring to the University and to pay a living allowance
to a scholar working in the field of Classics and Ancient History
for a period of at least two months and up to six months to
undertake research.
2. Each awardee will be referred to as a Margaret Braine
Fellow.
3.(1) The Margaret Braine Fellowship Committee comprises the
Chair of the Classics and Ancient History discipline group as
chair, the full-time members of the academic staff in Classics and
Ancient History, and the Head of the School of Humanities. The
Committee is responsible for the appointment of Fellows and for the
interpretation of the conditions of the Fellowship. (2) A Fellow
may only be appointed after a suitably wide call for applications.
(3) The minimum qualification for a Fellow is the completion of a
doctorate or a significant record of publication in the proposed
research area. (4) A Fellowship shall be offered whenever funds
accumulated from the capital allow an appointment, including
incidental expenses, of six months’ full-time employment at an
accepted post-doctoral level.
4. A Fellow will be expected to give a public lecture in the
University, to participate in the research seminars of the Classics
and Ancient History discipline group, and to acknowledge the
University in the byline of any publications resulting from
research done while a Fellow.
5. An individual may be awarded only one Fellowship.
6. With the consent of the Dean of Arts, the fund may be wound
up, and the remaining capital dedicated to another form of support
for Classics and Ancient History at the University, if the
Fellowship Committee determines that the purpose of the Fellowship
can no longer be achieved on a regular basis with the funds
available.
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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE,
DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
HELD IN THE CTEC MULTIFUNCTION ROOM ON TUESDAY 13 NOVEMBER
2012
ITEMS FOR THE ATTENTION OF ACADEMIC POLICY SERVICES, THE
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE AND THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT
4. SCHOLARSHIPS
a) John Pritchard Memorial Travel Scholarship – Ref: F42499
Members were asked to approve the revised conditions of the John
Pritchard Memorial Travel Scholarship. RESOLVED - 54 that the
revised changes to the John Pritchard Memorial Travel Scholarship,
as outlined in the attachment to the agenda, be approved subject to
APS drafting and approval.
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John Prichard Memorial Travel Scholarship * [F42499] An asterisk
(*) indicates that this scholarship is governed by conditions. This
scholarship is governed by the General Conditions for Scholarships
for Coursework Students except as set out in the conditions that
follow. Mrs Paula Prichard and family, friends and colleagues of
the late John Prichard, who was the inaugural director of the
Dental Health Services (DHS) in Western Australia and instrumental
in implementing a range of dental care and prevention initiatives
in the State, have established a fund to provide scholarships in
perpetuity at The University of Western Australia (“the
University”). The scholarships are provided to encourage dental
students who are experiencing financial hardship to undertake their
dental practicum by helping to defray some of the costs of travel
associated with their practicum. It is preferred that students
undertake their practicum in a rural or remote area of Western
Australia, preferably in the Kimberley and preferably with the
Kimberley Dental Team Inc. The scholarship is established and
awarded in accordance with the following conditions.
Title 1. The scholarship is called the John Prichard Memorial
Travel Scholarship.
Purpose 2. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and
assist a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Dental Science degree
course at the University who is experiencing financial hardship to
travel to a rural or remote area of Western Australia, preferably
the Kimberley and preferably with the Kimberley Dental Team Inc.,
to undertake their Level 5 dental practicum.
Value 3. (1) The value of the scholarship is $2,500 per annum in
2012, 2013 and 2014.
(2) The value of the scholarship in subsequent years is provided
from the income of the fund after capitalisation in accordance with
Senate policy.
Eligibility requirements 4.(1) To be eligible to apply for the
scholarship an applicant must —
(a) be enrolled or eligible to enrol in Level 5 units of the
Bachelor of Dental Science degree course;
(b) be able to demonstrate financial hardship; and
(c) have listed a rural or remote area of Western Australia,
preferably the Kimberley and preferably with the Kimberley Dental
Team Inc. as their first option for their dental practicum.
(2) Financial hardship may be demonstrated by the applicant—
(a) being in receipt of a means tested Commonwealth income
support payment (such as Youth Allowance, Austudy, Abstudy,
disability support pension, Veterans Entitlements payment or
another income tested benefit or pension) in the year in which the
scholarship is awarded; or
(b) submitting a statement of financial hardship.
(3) If the Kimberley Dental Team Inc. ceases to exist,
preference is given to applicants who have listed a placement in
the Kimberley as their first option.
(4) If there are no eligible applicants who have listed a
placement in the Kimberley as their first option, applicants who
list a rural or remote area in Western Australia are given
preference.
(5) To be eligible to take up the scholarship the recipient must
–
(a) be enrolled full-time in Level 5 of the Bachelor of Dental
Science degree course; and
(b) undertake their dental practicum –
(i) with the Kimberley Dental Team Inc; or
(ii) in the Kimberley area, if the Kimberley Dental Team ceases
to exist; or
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Body responsible for selection 5. The selection committee for
the scholarship comprises –
(a) the Dental Practicum Coordinator, or nominee; (b) the Head
of the School of Dentistry, or nominee; and (c) the Manager
(Student Affairs) of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
Sciences, or nominee.
Selection criteria 6. The scholarship is awarded by the
selection committee to the eligible applicant who best demonstrates
academic achievement.
Selection process 7. Selection of the recipient is made by the
selection committee having regard to the applicants' completed
applications and supporting documentation.
Awarding body 8. The scholarship is awarded by the Faculty of
Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.
Method of payment 9. The scholarship is paid in one lump sum
prior to the commencement of travel.
Concurrent awards 10. The scholarship may not be held
concurrently with another external or University travel award.
Application procedure 11. Applications are called for annually
and must be submitted by the advertised closing date.
Administering body 12. The scholarship is administered by the
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.
Publications 13. Any thesis, dissertation or other publication
resulting from research undertaken by the recipient while in
receipt of the John Prichard Memorial Travel Scholarship must
acknowledge the support of the scholarship and carry the University
by-line.
Intellectual property 14. Intellectual property is governed by
the University's Intellectual Property policy available on the
University's website at
http://universitypolicies.uwa.edu.au/page/117132.
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EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE MEETING
ON MONDAY 18 MARCH 2013
FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
26. THERESA SYMONS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN PHILOSOPHY –
F20432 Background Information Members were reminded that the
Theresa Symons Postgraduate Scholarship in Philosophy is advertised
in the iAthena domestic postgraduate scholarship rounds, and the
offer process and stipend payments are administered by the
Scholarships Office. In the current conditions the awarding body is
the Faculty of Arts on the recommendation of a selection committee
comprising staff from the Discipline of Philosophy and the School
of Humanities. The scholarship had been advertised as a
supplementary scholarship valued at $9000 per annum for 2013, but
there were no eligible applicants. In July 2012 the Scholarships
Office had recommended that the awarding body for the Theresa
Symons Scholarship should be changed to the Scholarships Committee
in order to streamline the post-award administration for future
awards. The revised draft conditions were sent to the Discipline of
Philosophy and the Faculty of Arts for comment, but the Chair of
the Discipline of Philosophy at the time decided that the
conditions should not be changed, and selection and award should
remain the responsibility of the Faculty of Arts. 26.1 REVISED
THERESA SYMONS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN PHILOSOPHY
CONDITIONS OF AWARD – F20432 It was noted that the Office of
Development and Alumni Relations had met with the new Chair of
Philosophy and a representative of Perpetual Trustees in February
2013, and all parties had agreed to change the awarding body to the
Scholarships Committee. The Committee RESOLVED – 21/13 to approve
the revised Theresa Symons Postgraduate Scholarship in Philosophy
conditions of award, to be forwarded to the Legislative Committee
and the Faculty. ATTACHMENT W
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Theresa Symons Postgraduate Scholarship in Philosophy * [F7002]
An asterisk (*) indicates that this scholarship is governed by
conditions.
The Theresa Symons Scholarship is provided from the Theresa
Symons Philosophy Trust (the Trust) established with a sum of money
from the estate of Christopher Paul Symons for the purpose of
providing scholarships or grants to domestic students to encourage
the furtherance of their study in the field of philosophy at
postgraduate level at The University of Western Australia (‘the
University‘).
If in any year there are no suitable applicants for the
scholarship, or the income available is not fully expended on
scholarships, the income, or the remaining income, may be used for
the purpose of supporting, directly or indirectly, postgraduate
research in philosophy at the discretion of the selection committee
described in Clause 6 and in accordance with the intention of the
bequest.
The scholarship is awarded in accordance with the following
conditions.
Definitions and acronyms For the purpose of these
conditions-
a domestic applicant or domestic student is an Australian or New
Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident;
a primary award is an Australian Postgraduate Award or a
University Postgraduate Award or another postgraduate research
award recognised by the University;
a supplementary scholarship is a scholarship that is held in
conjunction with a primary award such as an Australian Postgraduate
Award or a University Postgraduate Award, and that provides
benefits no greater than 75 per cent of the base stipend rate of
the primary scholarship;
APA is an Australian Postgraduate Award;
BGRS is the Board of the Graduate Research School;
GRSO is the Graduate Research and Scholarships Office;
HDR is a higher degree by research, which is a doctorate or
master's degree course for which at least two-thirds of the student
load for the course is required as research work;
UPA is a University Postgraduate Award.
the University is The University of Western Australia; Head of
School means a person appointed or acting in that capacity or the
Postgraduate Research Coordinator of the school. Postgraduate
Research Coordinators being designated academics who have been
approved by the head of school and the Board of the Graduate
Research School to act on behalf of the head of school on matters
pertaining to higher degrees by research;
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HDR is a higher degree by research, which is a doctorate or
master’s course for which at least two-thirds of the student load
for the course is required as research work;
GRSO is the Graduate Research and Scholarships Office; the
selection committee is the committee set out in clause 6.