GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD (FACULTY) MEETING 10/2006

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1 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD (FACULTY) MEETING 10/2006 A meeting of the Griffith Health Board (Faculty) was held on between 1.30 and 3.45 pm in the Graham Jones Boardroom, G18_3.02, Gold Coast campus. MINUTES PRESENT: APOLOGIES: Members: Professor Debra Creedy, Dean (Academic), (Chair) Associate Professor Nick Buys, Dean (Learning and Teaching) (left at 2.45 pm) Dr Lewis Adams, HoS, Physiotherapy and Exercise Science (left at 2.30 pm and returned 3.15 pm) Professor Wendy Chaboyer, Director, Research Centre for Clinical Practice Innovation Dr Jayne Clapton, HoS, Human Services Professor Lyn Griffiths, HoS, Medical Science Professor Judith Searle, HoS and Dean, Medicine Professor Newell Johnson Associate Professor Elizabeth Patterson, HoS and Dean, Nursing and Midwifery Professor Don Stewart, acting HoS, Public Health Professor Nerida Smith, HoS, Pharmacy Members: Professor Allan Cripps, PVC, Health Professor Peter Creed, HoS, Psychology Dr Helen Massa : Ms Michele Britton Present by invitation: Ms Veronica Dawson, INS Mr Dave Edwards, Director (Learning and Teaching), Science & Technology Group Ms Rumi Goto, Acting International Admissions Coordinator (for Item 9.0) Mr Ross Hansen, Health & Safety Risk Adviser Ms Mary Hassard, Manager, Credit Transfer and Articulations (for Item 9.0) Associate Professor Tony Perkins (for Item 9.0) Mr Peter Westwood, Executive Officer, Health Group Associate Professor Judy Wollin, DHoS, Nursing and Midwifery (by teleconference for Item 18.0) Page 1 of 8

2 Apologies (Agenda Item Number 1.0) Apologies received by the were conveyed to the Griffith Health Board (Faculty). Confirmation of Minutes (Agenda Item Number 2.0) 2007 Griffith Grants for Learning & Teaching Scheme (Agenda Item 10.0) The minutes of the 9/2006 meeting of the Griffith Health Board (Faculty), having been circulated, were taken as read and confirmed. Taken as read and confirmed Forward to CARMS SECTION A: RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS TO ACADEMIC COMMITTEE AND ITS SUB-COMMITTEES The Griffith Health Board (Faculty) noted that 16 applications The rankings for the 2007 round of were received in the 2007 round of the Griffith Grants for the Griffith Grants for Learning and Learning & Teaching Scheme. The Board considered the Teaching Scheme were endorsed rankings tabled by the Dean (Learning and Teaching). Appreciation was expressed by the Board to the sub-group of the Learning & Teaching that ranked the applications: Associate Professor Nick Buys, Ms Megan Dalton, Dr Amy Johnston and Ms Bernadette Sebar. Forward rankings to Griffith University Learning and Teaching. MED Major Change Submission (06/ ) 1272 B Medicine / B Surgery (Agenda Item 17.0) NRS New Program / Major Change Submission B Nursing (Post-Registration) (Abu Dhabi) (06/ ) B Nursing (Abu Dhabi) (06/ ) (Agenda Item 18.0) NRS Major Change Submission (06/ ) 5424 M Advanced Practice (Mental Health Nursing) 5425 M Advanced Practice (Mental Health Nursing) with Honours (Agenda Item 19.0) MED Major Change Submission (06/ ) Major change submission proposing changes to the Year 3 and 4 curriculum and delivery mode of the Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery program, effective Semester 1, New program submission proposing the introduction of an offshore Bachelor of Nursing (post-registration) program from 2007 and major change submission proposing the introduction of an off-shore Bachelor of Nursing program from 2008 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Refer to Other Business (Agenda Item 29.0) for discussion regarding establishment of a School of Nursing and Midwifery, Abu Dhabi). Major change submission proposing an off-campus mode of offering, in addition to an on-campus mode of offering, effective Semester 1, Major change submission approved for recommendation to. New program and major change submission approved for recommendation to. Major change submission approved for recommendation to. SECTION B: ACTION UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY action of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) in approving the Executive approval of major change submission ratified. Forward to Forward to Forward to Advise School of Medicine of Page 2 of 8

3 5239 M Legal Medicine (Agenda Item 21.0) NRS Major Change Submission (06/ ) 1165 B Nursing (Logan campus) (Agenda Item 22.0) Role, Allocation and Location of International Student Advisers (Agenda Item 13.0) MED Minor Change Submission 5239 M Legal Medicine (Agenda Item 23.0) major change submission seeking to amend assessment requirements for six of the eight courses comprising 5239 Master of Legal Medicine, effective Semester III, action of the Dean (Academic) in approving the major change submission proposing the introduction of a combined Diploma of Nursing / Bachelor of Nursing at Logan campus in collaboration with Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE, on a two year trial basis, with annual evaluation, as a strand in the Bachelor of Nursing, Logan from Semester 1, Executive approval of major change submission ratified SECTION C: OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS [to persons/committees other than the parent committee(s)] The Griffith Health Board (Faculty) considered the proposal that the five International Student Advisers be allocated to the four Groups, effective Semester 2, The Board noted feedback to the proposal has previously been provided to International Operations by the Health Group s Executive Officer. The Board expressed concern that physical location of the International Student Adviser positions within Groups may lead to role isolation, and relief issues when the Adviser is on leave. The consensus of the Board was that an International Student Adviser position should be designated to the Health Group. However, all Adviser positions should remain centrally located. The International Student Adviser designated to the Health Group is encouraged to engage with the Group, and to participate as a member on relevant s. action of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) in approving minor change submission proposing to swap the semester of offer of two courses in the Master of Legal Medicine, effective Semester 1, Executive approval of minor change submission ratified. approval and ratification. Note: as the changes relate to changes to course assessment, the submission does not need to be referred to Submission previously forwarded to 8/2006 and approved. Provide feedback to the Acting Deputy Director, International Operations Submission forwarded to Accreditation Officer Page 3 of 8

4 PBH Minor Change Submission 1169 B Science in Environmental Health (06/ ) (Agenda Item 24.0) Course Outlines (Agenda Item 25.0) Chair s Report (Agenda Item Number 3.0) Dean, Learning & Teaching Report (Agenda Item Number 4.0) Chair, Griffith Health Research Report (Agenda Item Number 5.0) Griffith Health Internationalisation Quarterly Report Senior Librarian, Information Services Report (Agenda Item 7.0) Health & Safety Risk Adviser (Agenda Item 8.0) action of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) in approving minor change submission proposing the introduction of two additional elective courses, effective Semester 1, action of the Dean (Academic) in approving major changes to course outlines to be offered by the School of Human Services and the School of Pharmacy. Executive approval of minor change submission ratified. Executive approval of course outlines ratified. SECTION D: MATTERS NOTED, CONSIDERED, OR REMAINING UNDER DISCUSSION The Chair reported on Faculty Board items (refer attached report). The Dean (Learning & Teaching) reported on Faculty Board items (refer attached report). The Chair, Griffith Health Research reported on Faculty Board items (refer attached report). The Chair, Griffith Health Internationalisation reported on Faculty Board items: o A three year Exchange Agreement has been signed with the prestigious Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. o A database of international partnerships has been developed for the Health Group. Gaps will be identified and addressed. o It is important that the Health Group continues to meet the quota for international student load. o The Internationalisation will develop an Operational Plan. The Senior Librarian, Information Services reported on items of interest (refer attached report). The Health & Safety Risk Adviser reported to the Board on the following items of interest: The focus of the October GriffithSAFE Project Workshop was on risk management. The November GriffithSAFE Project Workshop will be held on 30 November, and will focus on Submission forwarded to Accreditation Officer Schools advised of executive approval. Page 4 of 8

5 Credit Issues Associated with Articulation of D Biosciences Students into B Health Science Program (Agenda Item 9.0) Retention (Agenda Item 11.0) Establishment of a Clinical Placement (Agenda Item 12.0) Australian Universities Quality Agency Audit Cycle 2 (Agenda Item 14.0) Revised Health Group Program Profile Plan and Program Development Update (Agenda Item 15.0) DOH Major Change Submission / New Program Submission (06/ ) management accountability. Congratulations to Physiotherapy and Exercise Science for receiving the highest health and safety rating to date. A half-day forum Wellness at Work the Impact of Psychosocial Issues in the Workplace will be held on 28 November at the Logan campus. The Chair welcomed Associate Professor Tony Perkins, Medical Science, Ms Mary Hassard, Manager, Credit Transfer and Articulations, and Ms Rumi Goto, acting International Admissions Coordinator, to discuss credit issues associated with articulation of Diploma of Biosciences students into the B Health Science program, and the wider issue of the interaction of QIBT programs with Health Group programs. It was noted that there is no current commitment from the Health Group regarding QIBT pathways. The International Office does not currently offer packages for Diploma / undergraduate programs to International students. The Dean (Learning & Teaching) delivered a presentation (attached) and led a discussion regarding the importance of student retention within the context of the Learning & Teaching Performance Fund. The Dean (Learning & Teaching) proposed the establishment of a formally constituted Clinical Placement to address common issues and develop potential solutions that can lead to improvements to the establishment and monitoring of clinical placements. The Clinical Placement will report to the Griffith Health Board (Faculty). The Board noted that Griffith University will be audited in The Academic Services Officer (Health) provided an update to the Board. Major change submission proposing changes to the Master of Dental Technology in Prosthetics and establishment of a Deferred The Board indicated in principle agreement with the proposal Deferred The options for QIBT pathways into Health Group programs will be investigated. The Executive Officer will report back to the Board at the February, 2007 meeting. Meet with Heads of School to discuss First Year Orientation & Engagement Plans. Draft the Terms of Reference of the Clinical Placement for the consideration of the Board. Discuss Board s concerns with Executive Officer, Health Group Dean (Learning & Teaching) Dean (Learning & Teaching) Head of School, Dentistry and Oral Page 5 of 8

6 5466 M Dental Technology (Old/Code Title 5402 M Dental Technology in Prosthetics 3204 G Cert in Dental Technology (exit point only). (Agenda Item 16.0) Graduate Certificate in Dental Technology (exit point only). Members expressed concern in relation to the proposed revision to the length of the program, from 80CP to 160CP, given ongoing concerns about high workloads. Members queried whether the program could be delivered as an 80CP program (consistent with the credit point value of most Masters programs), with a 40CP Graduate Certificate exit point. The Chair indicated that she would consider a revised submission on an executive basis. academic staff, for subsequent advice to Chair. Health DOH Special Purpose Submission (06/ ) 1259 B Oral Health in Dental Science 1260 B Oral Health in Dental Technology 1261 B Oral Health in Dental Technology (Post-Registration) 1262 B Oral Health in Oral Health Therapy 4136 G Diploma of Dentistry 5402 M Dental Technology in Prosthetics DOH Special Purpose Submission (06/ _06/ revised) Instrument Fees and Deposits for Postgraduate and Undergraduate (Agenda Item 26.0) Griffith Awards for Excellence in Teaching and 2006 Faculty Learning and Teaching Citations (Agenda Item 27.0) Policy Updates (Agenda Item 28.0) Other Business (Agenda Item 29.0) Next Meeting (Agenda Item Number 30.0) Special purpose submission proposing changes to admission requirements for international students and notification of compulsory requirement to provide serological evidence of status with respect to blood borne viruses for students in clinical and non-clinical programs. The Board noted that the Pro Vice Chancellor (Administration) approved a special purpose submission seeking changes to arrangements for instrument fees and deposits for undergraduate and postgraduate Dentistry and Oral Health programs, effective Semester 1, The Board congratulated the 2006 winners of the Griffith Awards for Excellence in Teaching and the Faculty Citation and Dean s Certificate of Commendation winners. Deferred The Board was advised of recent policy updates. The proposal to assist in the establishment of a School of Nursing (Abu Dhabi) was discussed. The next meeting of the Griffith Health Board (Faculty) will be held on Wednesday 21 February, at 1.00 pm, in Room The process, staffing and resource issues associated with the School in Abu Dhabi need to be discussed and resolved. Clarify any legal issues associated with the proposed requirement for non-clinical students to provide evidence of their status with respect to blood borne viruses. Refer to Information Officer Form internal discussion group. Dean (Academic) Page 6 of 8

7 G18_3.02, Graham Jones Boardroom, Gold Coast campus. Confirmed: (Chair) Date: Page 7 of 8

8 DISTRIBUTION LIST: Name Professor Debra Creedy Dean (Academic) Health Professor Allan Cripps Pro-Vice Chancellor (Health) Associate Professor Nick Buys Dean (Learning & Teaching), Health Professor Donald Stewart Acting Head of School, School of Public Health Professor Judith Searle Head and Dean, Griffith Medical School Professor Newell Johnson Head and Dean, School of Dentistry & Oral Health Associate Professor Elizabeth Patterson Head and Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery Dr Helen Massa Head of School, School of Anatomy Dr Jayne Clapton Head of School, School of Human Services Professor Lyn Griffiths Head of School, School of Medical Science Professor Nerida Smith Head of School, School of Pharmacy Dr Lewis Adams Head of School, School of Physiotherapy & Exercise Science Professor Peter Creed Head of School, School of Psychology Professor Wendy Chaboyer Director, Research Centre for Clinical Practice Innovation Information Copies (without attachments unless stated) Deputy Heads of School Director, Learning and Teaching, Griffith Science & Technology School Administrative Officers Griffith Health Group School Secretaries Griffith Heath Group Appointment Type (Chair) Other Copies Corporate Archives & Records Management copy (attachments) Binding copy (attachments) Spare copy Page 8 of 8