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1 SYDNEY NURSING SCHOOL COMMITTEES TERMS OF REFERENCE AND MEMBERSHIP 2014 Version: ccommittee_meeting_membership_2014_v1.doc - 1 -

2 Governance Faculty Board 1 The Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery shall comprise the following persons: 1.1 the professors, readers, associate professors, senior lecturers, research fellows, lecturers, associate lecturers, postdoctoral and postgraduate fellows who are full-time or at least half-time members of the academic staff or who are on continuing or fixed term appointments (of at least two years); 1.2 the Dean, or a nominee of the Dean, of each of the Faculties of Arts, Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy and Science; 1.3 the Faculty Manager who shall act as Faculty Secretary; 1.4 the Librarian of the Mallett Street library; 1.5 not more than five students elected in the manner prescribed by the resolutions of the Senate; 1.6 up to five other members of the nursing profession who have appropriate associations with the work of the Faculty, appointed by the Faculty on the nomination of the Dean; 1.7 up to four persons, being members of the professional staff employed by the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery having a close and appropriate association with the Faculty's work of teaching and research, to be appointed by the Dean. 2. A person appointed in accordance with sections 1.6 to 1.7 shall hold office for a period of two years unless otherwise specified at the time of appointment and shall be eligible for reappointment 1.2 the Dean, or a nominee of the Dean, of each of the Faculties of Arts, Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy and Science 1.5 not more than five students, elected in the manner prescribed by resolutions of Senate 1.6 up to five members of the nursing profession who have appropriate associations with the work of the Faculty, appointed by the Faculty on the nomination of the Dean 1.7 up to four persons, being members of the general staff employed by the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery having a close and appropriate association with the Faculty's work of teaching and research, to be appointed by the Dean Arts: Associate Professor Jennifer Barrett Health Sciences: Professor Jenny Alison Medicine: Assoc Professor Christine Jorm Pharmacy: Professor Mary Collins Science: Associate Professor Samir Samman TBA To be invited Dr Sascha Jenkins Holly Burt Emilia Pirri-Depares TBA - 2 -

3 Strategy Learning & Teaching Committee 1 Dean (ex officio) Professor Jill White 2 Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching), Chair Assoc Prof Heather McKenzie 3 Director of Postgraduate Advanced Studies Dr Christopher Gordon 4 Director of Pre-registration Programs Dr Jacqueline Bloomfield 5 Director of International Programs and BN (Post reg) Coordinator 6 A Faculty academic staff member (by EOI) Stuart Newman 7&8 Two Clinical Education representatives (appointed by Associate Dean L&T) Michelle Maw Astrid Frotjold 9 Assoc.Prof Donna Waters Director, Research Development 10 elearning representative John Grootjans 11 L&T Operations Manager Sarah Brown 12 Nursing Librarian Kate Masters Attend AO L&T (Executive Support) Maree Whipps Principal function The Committee develops and implements Learning and Teaching strategies, as well evaluation and analyses of performance measures. The Committee considers all aspects of academic practice relevant to the profile, nature, strategic goals and disciplinary characteristics of Sydney Nursing School. 1. The Committee will be responsible for: 1.1 considering the learning and teaching environment in Sydney Nursing School and recommending to the Dean on matters that require enhancement or attention; 1.2 developing, implementing, monitoring processes that will ensure the best possible quality teaching and learning in all award courses offered by Sydney Nursing School and the means by which this can be made transparent and reporting accordingly; 1.3 liaising with the Academic Standards and Policy Committee of Academic Board and relevant SEG committees; 1.4 developing guidelines on academic practice in Sydney Nursing School in relation to learning and teaching; 1.5 developing, on behalf of and in consultation with, members of Sydney Nursing School, Sydney Nursing School's Learning and Teaching Plans and operational plans; 1.6 any other matter referred to it by the Faculty Management Committee. 2. The Committee will recommend to the Faculty Management Committee on matters that relate to performance enhancement as they are relevant to academic practice, including the resource implications of its recommendations. 3. The Committee is responsible for consulting widely among members of Sydney Nursing School on matters relevant to its terms of reference. Meeting frequency: approximately four to five times a year, plus Closing the Loop (all staff session) Reporting: 1. The Committee will report to the relevant committees of Academic Board and Senior Executive Group (SEG) on matters related to learning and teaching

4 2. Through the Associate Dean Learning and Teaching, the Committee will provide reports of its actions and deliberations to the Faculty Management Committee, Faculty meetings and Faculty Board A representative from each of the working parties will report on the initiatives, activities and outcomes of the working parties to the L&T committee. Governance Subcommittees of the Learning and Teaching Committee Curriculum subcommittee 1 Dean (ex officio) Professor Jill White 2 Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching), Chair Assoc Prof Heather McKenzie 3 Director of Postgraduate Advanced Studies Dr Christopher Gordon 4 Director of Pre-registration Programs Dr Jacqueline Bloomfield 5 Postgraduate Coordinator (Research) Assoc Prof Sandra West 6 Student representative, nominations from student body Vacant (AD LT to contact students and call for EOI) 7 An academic staff representative with postgraduate qualifications in education (by EOI). Term: two years. Tonia Crawford April March Student Administration Manager Holly Burt 9 L&T Op Manager Sarah Brown Attend Executive Support Emilia Pirri-Depares Note: The Committee may invite other staff to join the Committee for a specific purpose and defined period of time eg Director International Program for offshore programs, Clinical Education Academic for pre-registration programs. Curriculum subcommittee 1. The committee shall be responsible for exercising, in respect of course of study, the power and functions delegated to it. 2. The subcommittee shall make recommendations on the relevance, structure, content, educational quality and standing of the coursework degrees and diplomas of Sydney Nursing School. 3. The committee shall advise on the following matters: 3.1 policies and procedures governing the coursework degrees and diplomas of Sydney Nursing School; 3.2 articulation with the relevant Committees of Academic Board; 3.3 Academic Board policies related to coursework degrees and diplomas of Sydney Nursing School; 3.4 any proposed amendments to Sydney Nursing School Resolutions; 3.5 policies and procedures governing the admission of coursework students; 3.6 any other matters referred to it by the Dean or Sydney Nursing School, or which ought to be brought to the Dean's and/or Sydney Nursing School's attention for authorisation. 4 Either the Director of Postgraduate or Director of Pre-registration will serve as Deputy Chair

5 Student Matters subcommittee 1 Dean (ex officio) Professor Jill White 2 Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching), Chair Assoc Prof Heather McKenzie 3 Associate Dean (Research) Assoc Prof Donna Waters 4 Director of Postgraduate Advanced Studies Dr Christopher Gordon 5 Director of Pre-registration Programs Dr Jacqueline Bloomfield 6 Clinical Education representative (appointed by Associate Astrid Frotjold Dean L&T) 7 L&T Operations Manager Sarah Brown 8 Director of International Programs and BN (Post reg) Stuart Newman Coordinator 9 Student Administration Manager Holly Burt Attend Executive Assistant to AD LT (Executive Support) Maree Whipps Note: The Committee may invite other staff to join the Committee for a specific purpose and defined period of time Student Matters subcommittee 1. The committee shall be responsible for exercising, in respect of each candidate for all courses of study, the power and functions delegated to it. 2. The Board shall make decisions on behalf of Sydney Nursing School in relation to the progression of coursework students. 3. The committee shall advise on the following matters: 3.1 articulation with the relevant Committees of Academic Board; 3.2 Academic Board policies related to undergraduate and postgraduate studies; 3.3 awarding of prizes; 3.4 any other matters that ought to be brought to the Dean's and/or Sydney Nursing School's attention; 3.5 any other matters referred to it by the Dean or Sydney Nursing School, or ought to be brought to the Dean's and/or Sydney Nursing School's attention for authorisation. 4. Either the Director of Postgraduate or Director of Pre-registration will serve as Deputy Chair. Professional Standards Subcommittee 1 A relevant staff member, appointed by the Dean, who shall also Professor Mary Chiarella act as Chair 2 Clinical Education representative (appointed by Associate Dean Michelle Maw L&T) ex officio 3 Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) or nominee, ex officio Assoc Prof Heather McKenzie 4 Director of Pre-registration Programs Dr Jacqueline Bloomfield 5 A registered nurse who is not a member of staff of Sydney To be invited on a case by Nursing School, nominated by the Dean case basis 6 A senior member of academic staff of the University who is not a member of Sydney Nursing School, nominated by the Dean In attendance 7 Executive Support Sarah Brown 8 The relevant member of academic staff most closely associated with the course appointed by the Dean who will attend the meeting up until the final discussion period To be invited on a case by case basis To be invited on a case by case basis 9 Relevant program coordinator To be invited on a case by case basis - 5 -

6 Statement of principal functions The Professional Standards Subcommittee will consider student cases referred to it by the Dean or the Board of Studies in relation to a student's: (a) unsatisfactory clinical performance, professional practice or behaviour in respect of the professional practice of nursing; and/or (b) behaviour or actions that may be incompatible with the professional practice of nursing, including but not limited to disabilities, questions of character, and criminal offences. The committee will consider the case of any student at Sydney Nursing School whether or not they are a registered nurse or midwife or an enrolled nurse. 1. In relation to students who are not registered nurses or midwives in NSW, the Committee shall consider, review, investigate and report to the Dean through the Student Matters Subcommittee on specific instances and/or reports of: 1.1 unsatisfactory or unsafe behaviour in a clinical setting by a student, including on-campus clinical laboratories; 1.2 student behaviour in which there is a potential public safety risk associated with the student's clinical performance; 1.3 students whose records of achievement in clinical education raise serious concerns in relation to their capability to practise nursing competently; 1.4 students whose records and/or behaviour raise serious concerns in relation to their being located in a clinical setting; 1.5 any other behaviour that may be considered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of New South Wales to be incompatible with the professional practice of nurses and midwives; or 1.6 any serious breach of the ethical standards required for the professional practice of nursing. 2. In relation to students who are registered nurses or midwives in NSW, the Committee shall consider, review, investigate and report to the Dean through the Student Matters Subcommittee on specific instances and/or reports of any matter concerning a student's behaviour, character and/or clinical performance that raises questions as to their professional competence or suitability to practice nursing or midwifery, provided that such matters are related to the student's enrolment in a course or their status as a student of the University. 3. The Committee will conduct its deliberations as expeditiously as possible and shall call for whatever information or evidence it decides is relevant to reaching a decision. 4. The student shall have a right to appear before the Committee, to see any evidence presented to the committee and to make submissions to the committee in relation to their case. 5. The student may choose to be accompanied by a supporter who shall not have the right to represent the student. 6. The Committee shall make a written confidential report to the Student Matters subcommittee and a copy shall be provided to the student. 7. The Committee shall make a recommendation to the Student Matters Subcommittee as to what action, if any, should be taken in relation to the student. 8 In cases concerning students who are also enrolled nurses or registered nurses and/or midwives the Subcommittee may recommend, through the Student Matters Subcommittee to the Dean that the matter be referred to the Nursing and Midwifery Council of New South Wales

7 Working Parties of the Learning and Teaching Committee elearning Working Party 1 Chair of the working party, appointed by the Associate Dean Learning & Teaching John Grootjans 2 Sydney Nursing School elearning representative John Grootjans 3 Nursing Library Representative, nominated by Nursing librarian Kate Masters 4 &5 Two academic staff representatives (by EOI) 6 Learning and Teaching Support Assistant (member and Executive Support) Jubin Dedaniya Statement of principal functions The elearning working party provides advice to the Learning & Teaching Committee about Sydney Nursing School elearning needs and operational processes, the development and implementation of elearning policy and procedures and the potential impact of university-wide strategic directions on the e-experience of Sydney Nursing School staff and students. 1. To develop, and regularly review policy and procedures in relation to the use of elearning within Sydney Nursing School. 2. To provide advice to Sydney Nursing School Learning & Teaching Committee on options to improve the quality and effectiveness of the eexperience for Sydney Nursing School staff and students. 3. To provide advice to Sydney Nursing School Learning & Teaching Committee about the implications for Sydney Nursing School of changes to university-wide elearning supports. 4. To provide advice to Sydney Nursing School Learning & Teaching Committee about measures to encourage staff in developing further skills in the use of elearning and to implement these once agreed. 5. To assist Sydney Nursing School elearning Representative to foster the development and sustainability of Sydney Nursing School strategic elearning projects and to encourage the dissemination of the outcomes of these projects. 6. To assist Sydney Nursing School Learning & Teaching Committee to integrate elearning into curriculum development and review processes. 7. To consider and report on any matter referred to it by the Dean or Associate Dean Learning & Teaching. Meeting Frequency twice per semester - 7 -

8 Strategy Research & Research Training Committee 1 Dean or nominee, ex officio Professor Jill White 2 Associate Dean Research, ex officio, Chair Assoc Prof Donna Waters 3 Postgraduate Coordinator (Research) Assoc Prof Sandra West Two members of the Professoriate (by EOI) An academic staff representative from one of the following faculties - Medicine, Arts, Science or Health Sciences invited biennially by the Dean on the recommendation of the Committee A Sydney Nursing School Adjunct, Conjoint, Clinical Chair or Research Unit theme leader invited by the Chair Not more than two industry representatives invited annually by the Dean on the recommendation of the Committee 10 Postdoctoral Fellow or early career researcher invited by the Chair Two faculty research theme leaders invited by the Chair Assoc Prof Sandra West to March 2014 Professor Trudy Rudge April 2013 to March 2015 Prof Jennifer Allison Professor Sally Tracy to June 2013 Dr Sandie Bredemeyer (RPA) April March 2014 Dr Lis Neubeck (George Institute) April March 2015 Dr Helen Stasa April March 2015 Assoc Prof Kim Foster April March 2014 Assoc Prof Yun-Hee Jeon April March A Sydney Nursing School RHD student (confirmed candidature) invited by the Chair Denise Haylen until June 2013 In attendance: Attend Admin Assistant (RSU) Executive support Meghan Gestos Note: The Committee may invite other staff to join the Committee for a specific purpose and defined period of time. Terms are two years. The purpose of the Committee is to stimulate, support and monitor research at Sydney Nursing School with the intention of improving research performance and enhancing Sydney Nursing School s profile and reputation for high quality nursing, midwifery and health research. Specifically the Committee will: 1. Support researchers at Sydney Nursing School to implement Sydney Nursing School s Strategic Plan for research. 2. Monitor international health research priorities to stimulate new research and determine directions for the continuous and ongoing development of the research Strategic Plan. 3. Actively align SNS research activities with Divisional and University research strategy. 4. Seek opportunities for engagement, dialogue and research collaboration with local, national and international partners. 5. Receive summary reports and advice from the Research Degree Subcommittee.. 6. Monitor and review strategic research outcomes against performance targets and provide an annual report to the Dean and Faculty Board. Meeting frequency: Five times per year Reporting line: This Committee reports to the Faculty Board Governance - 8 -

9 Joint Board of Postgraduate Studies in Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery and Pharmacy All matters relating to Higher Research Degree students enrolled in the Divisions of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy including: admission enrolment progression supervision results processing are overseen by the Combined Board of Postgraduate Studies (Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy) through the postgraduate students administration unit at Sydney Medical School. Faculties and college boards 5.2 In the case of the Faculties of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery and Pharmacy a joint board of postgraduate studies in Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery and Pharmacy shall be appointed which shall exercise in respect of each candidate in the Faculties of Dentistry and Medicine with respect to a postgraduate degree, diploma or certificate, and in the Faculties of Nursing and Midwifery and Pharmacy with respect to a postgraduate research degree, the powers and functions of each faculty and shall exercise such other powers and functions in respect of postgraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates as each faculty may determine; the membership of this committee shall consist of nominees of the Faculties of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery and Pharmacy as determined by resolution of the relevant faculty in consultation with the Provost; the Chair of the Joint Board of Postgraduate Studies in Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery and Pharmacy shall be appointed by the Provost in consultation with the Deans concerned; postgraduate course advisory committees may be appointed for any or all of the postgraduate courses in each faculty, as the faculty concerned sees fit; the Joint Board of Postgraduate Studies in Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery and Pharmacy shall seek the advice of relevant postgraduate course advisory committees before making recommendations to the faculty concerned regarding curriculum matters; Research Subcommittee of the Combined Board of Postgraduate Studies in Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy 1 The Chair of the Coursework Subcommittee of the Board of Postgraduate Studies of Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy 2 The Chair of the Combined Board of Postgraduate Studies of Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy who shall chair the Subcommittee 3 The Postgraduate coordinators as delegated by the head of discipline/school 4 One member of the Faculty engaged in supervision of Research Degree students, elected annually by the Faculty 5 The Subcommittee may co-opt additional members as appropriate and desirable. 6 The Subcommittee shall appoint a Deputy Chair who is a member of the Subcommittee and who shall chair the Subcommittee in the absence of the Chair. The terms of reference of the Postgraduate Research Subcommittee of the Combined Board of Postgraduate Studies in Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy are: 1. To be responsible for the effective implementation of postgraduate research studies in accordance with Academic Board Resolutions, policy, procedures, good practice and quality assurance; 2. To advise and make recommendations to the Combined Board of Postgraduate Studies in Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy in relation to all matters relating to postgraduate research study within the Faculties of Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy; - 9 -

10 3. To advise on policy matters relating to the establishment of effective supervisory practices for postgraduate research students; 4. To advise on policy matters relating to the provision of appropriate facilities for research students; 5. To consider any matters referred to it by the Graduate Studies Committee, PhD Award Subcommittee, or any other committee of the Academic Board; 6. To make recommendations to the Graduate Studies Committee for the introduction of new proposals for postgraduate research programs and for major variations to existing postgraduate research award courses in the Faculties of Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy; 7. To approve minor variations to existing research award courses in the Faculties of Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy; 8. To administer on behalf of the Combined Board of Postgraduate Studies in Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy, all postgraduate research candidatures in the Faculties of Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy, including but not limited to admissions, variations to candidatures, examinations, supervisory changes; 9. To coordinate the assessment and examination of research degree theses, in conjunction with the PhD Award Subcommittee; 10. To implement and oversee the Annual Review process for research candidatures. 11. To award postgraduate research degrees on behalf of the Combined Board of Postgraduate Studies in Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy; 12. To report at each meeting of the Combined Board of Postgraduate Studies in Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy on its activities under its terms of reference, if applicable. Frequency of meetings Monthly Quorum A quorum for a meeting of the Subcommittee shall be five (5) members

11 Governance Subcommittee of the Research and Research Training Committee Research Degrees subcommittee 1 Postgraduate Coordinator (Research)ex officio, Chair Assoc Prof Sandra West 2 Associate Dean Research, ex officio Assoc Prof Donna Waters 3 A member of the professoriate. Position is invited by the Chair. Professor Mary Chiarella April March An academic staff representative engaged in supervision of Higher Degree Research (HDR) students invited by the Chair. Professor Kate White April March Postdoctoral Fellow or early career researcher invited annually by the Chair Dr Helen Stasa April March An academic member of another Faculty from one of the follow faculties - Medicine, Arts, Science or Health Science invited by the Dean on the recommendation of the Committee to be advised 7 An academic staff representative who may or may not be classified as research active (by EOI). Dr Nathaniel Marshall April March 2015 In attendance 8 Admin Assistant (RSU) (Executive Support) Meghan Gestos Note: The Committee may invite other staff to join the Committee for a specific purpose and defined period of time. Terms are two years. 1. Review and make recommendations regarding research degree resolutions to the relevant committees of Academic Board. 2. Consider and resolve on all matters relating to policies and procedures governing Higher Degree Research (HDR) students in accordance with University and Academic Board Policy. 3. To provide an outcomes summary report at each meeting of the Research and Research Training Committee. 4. Advise the Research and Research Training Committee on policy matters relating to effective supervisory practices for HDR students. 5. Support and advise on HDR student annual progress reviews. 6. Consider and resolve on all matters relating to progression and completion of Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) students. 7. Consider and report on any student matters referred to it by supervisors, the Dean, the Research and Research Training Committee, Faculty or Combined Board. Frequency of meetings: Four to five times per year Reporting line: This Committee is a Subcommittee of Sydney Nursing School Research and Research Training Committee

12 Strategy Faculty Management Committee 1 Dean Professor Jill White 2 Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) Assoc Prof Heather McKenzie 3 Associate Dean (Research) Assoc Prof Donna Waters 4 Faculty Manager Kylie Mayes 5 Executive Support Clare Iglesias The purpose of this committee is to enhance Sydney Nursing School s position and direction through: 1. developing proactive and responsive strategies 2. planning and implementing initiatives 3. considering operational and resource management matters 4. overseeing effective management of Sydney Nursing School Meeting frequency: FMC most weeks Learning and Teaching Operations Group 1 Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) Assoc Prof Heather McKenzie 2 Learning and Teaching Operations Manager Sarah Brown 3 Director of Pre-registration Programs Dr Jacqueline Bloomfield 4 Director Post registration Dr Christopher Gordon 5 Director of International Programs and BN (Post reg) Coordinator Stuart Newman The purpose of this committee is to enhance Sydney Nursing School s position and direction through: 1. developing proactive and responsive strategies for Learning and Teaching 2. planning and implementing Learning and Teaching initiatives 3. considering operational and resource management matters for Learning and Teaching Meeting frequency: once per month

13 WHS Committee 1 Dean (Chair) Professor Jill White 2 Faculty Manager Carolyne Carter 3 Director, Coordinator, Advisor nominated by the TBA Associate Deans 4 Clinical Education Academic nominated by the TBA Associate Dean Learning and Teaching 5 Clinical Simulation Laboratory Manager Caroline Bolton 6 Operations Manager Sarah Brown 7 Timetable and Facilities Officer Lorrae Hawke 8 Chief Warden Neil Holden 9 First Aid Officer nominated by Faculty Manager Sarah Harkin 10 Staff representative EOI (Academic staff) 11 Staff representative EOI (Professional staff) 12 WHS Advisor Ashmeeta Kumar In attendance Executive Support: Bonnie Mackenney As part of Sydney Nursing School s committee structure, we would like to call for expressions of interest for two staff representative positions. Terms of reference: 1. Review and continue to develop SNS s WHS strategies and Action Plan in line with the university s plans. 2. Review (as appropriate) summary of incidents and develop risk mitigation strategies/action (as relevant) 3. Promote WHS roles and responsibilities in the faculty 4. Assist with local actions plans, audits, inspections, training needs analysis and making recommendations for a safe and healthy workplace Meeting frequency: three times per annum Term: September 2013 to January

14 Communication Student rep meetings of Pre-registration student rep meetings 1 Dean, who shall also act as Chair Professor Jill White 2 Associate Dean Learning and Teaching (Deputy Chair) Assoc Prof Heather McKenzie 3 Director Pre-registration Programs Dr Jacqueline Bloomfield 4 Master of Nursing Coordinator / Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) Coordinator (as relevant) 5 Student Advisors 6 Student representative nominated by each lab group To be advised 7 Clinical Education representatives (appointed by Associate Michelle Maw Dean L&T) ex officio Jock Wheeldon 8 Faculty Manager Kylie Mayes 9 Library Representative To be advised 10 Executive support Neil Holden of Post-registration student rep meetings - 1 Dean, who shall also act as Chair Professor Jill White 2 Associate Dean Learning and Teaching (Deputy Chair) Assoc Prof Heather McKenzie 3 Director Post registration Dr Christopher Gordon 4 Student representative nominated by each area of study To be advised 5 Faculty Manager Kylie Mayes 6 Library Representative To be advised 7 Admin support Emilia Pirri-Depares Feedback loop for students and staff, with the following focus areas to enhance the student experience: 1. Course and unit of study expectations 2. Quality improvements of courses and unit of study 3. Clinical experience on campus and off campus 4. Student facilities and services Meeting frequency: Held during study days once per semester Faculty meetings The Sydney Nursing School staff meetings are an informal opportunity for all staff of Sydney Nursing School to come together and raise, discuss and consider any issues relating to Sydney Nursing School, University or nursing profession. Continuing, fixed term and casual staff members employed at Sydney Nursing School at the time of the meeting. Meeting frequency: it is envisaged that at least 4 meetings will be held each year