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Meeting 1, 17 February 2006
Agenda items included-
Health Science Co-location ProjectCouncil authorised the project to proceed in accordance with the attached documentation, noting that the estimated cost is $43.3M given - Emerging IssuesCouncil received the Vice-Chancellor’s report on emerging issues –
Menzies Research InstituteCouncil received the Menzies Research Institute report to UTAS for the period 1 July 2005 – 31 December 2005. VC’s European visitCouncil received the Vice-Chancellor’s report on his European visit. AUQA reviewCouncil received the report on the review of AUQA. Insurance for Council membersCouncil received the report on insurance for Council Members. Chair of Built Environment CommitteeCouncil appointed Dr Peter Davis as Chair of the Built Environment Committee for a term ending 31 December 2006. Governance FrameworkCouncil received the report on the governance framework. National Governance Protocols (NGPs)Council received the Deputy Chancellor’s report that UTAS has complied with the National Governance Protocols for 2006 funding. Senior Management Team Planning WorkshopCouncil received the Vice-Chancellor’s oral report on the Senior Management Team planning workshop. Report for 2005 against University PlanCouncil received the Vice-Chancellor’s report on 2005 performance against the University Plan, noting that this report will form the basis of dashboard reporting. Preliminary Report on 2006 enrolmentsCouncil received the Vice-Chancellor’s report on 2006 enrolments, including the tabled update. Special FundCouncil received the report on the Special Fund. Financial Management Report – 31 December 2005Council approved the summary financial management reports as at 31 December 2005. Mercer Quarterly Investment ReportCouncil noted Finance Committee’s advice that returns for the quarter were 3.4% for the general investment fund and 2.5% for the trust fund, which were both 0.3% above the respective benchmarks. Asset allocationCouncil received the report from Finance Committee on asset allocation (Global Listed Properties and Cash Plus Investments). Ministerial ReshuffleCouncil noted the Vice-Chancellor’s report on the Ministerial reshuffle noting that, the Hon Julie Bishop has been appointed Minister for Education, Science and Training in the recent ministerial reshuffle, with the Hon Brendan Nelson moving to the Defence portfolio. The University of Tasmania had a good relationship with Minister Nelson and will be working to establish a similarly good connection with his successor. Tasmanian appointments are Senator Abetz to the Ministry of Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation, and Senator Colbeck as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Administration. AVCC Plenary in HobartThe AVCC Plenary will be held in Hobart on Thursday 16 March, and Minister Bishop has been invited to attend the meeting and a dinner on the evening of Wednesday 15 March. Chinese Education Association for International Exchange.A visiting delegation of ten University Presidents from the People’s Republic of China will be in Hobart during the AVCC Plenary under the auspices of the Chinese Education Association for International Exchange. A Chinese-Australian Presidents Meeting is planned for Wednesday 15 March, and the Chinese Presidents are invited to attend the first hour of the AVCC Plenary meeting. Australian Technical CollegeThe Australian Technical College, Northern Tasmania was launched in Launceston on 30 January. Mr Lloyd Whish-Wilson has been appointed the Chair of the Board of Directors. The University has offered to share facilities pro-tem at Inveresk and the Cradle Coast Campus. There may be opportunities to develop joint study and industry based programs at Associate Degree and Bachelors level; with an expected cohort of 300 students, this is a significant opportunity. Australian Vice-Chancellor’s Committee (AVCC) Report to MembersCouncil received a report on services to members of the AVCC for 2005. Alumni Committee Report 2005Council received a report on the affairs of the Alumni in 2005. Capital Management PlanCouncil received a quarterly report on the Capital Management Plan. AppointmentsAppointment of Senior Executive Officer to the Vice-ChancellorElizabeth (Liz) Eedle took up her appointment as Senior Executive Officer to the Vice-Chancellor on 16 January. Liz comes with 11 years experience at Swinburne University of Technology. Honorary ProfessorIn accordance with the Honorary, Visiting, Clinical and Adjunct Appointments Policy, the Vice-Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Adjunct Professors Committee, has appointed Sir Guy Green as an Honorary Professor in the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre. LegislationRules of AwardCouncil made the Rule amending Rule 98 (Rules of Awards) to provide for these new courses to be offered by the University-
The Rule also revoke Rule 98 (Rules of Awards), following the delegation of this rule making power by Council to Academic Senate under Ordinance 13. The revocation will take effect once Academic Senate makes new rules under that delegation. Ordinance 70 Amendment OrdinanceCouncil made the Ordinance amending Ordinance 70 (Graduate Research) and resolved that it is to be sealed. Rule 101 Library FinesAt its November 2005 meeting, Council made an amendment to Rule 101 (Library Fines) to reduce grace periods prior to fines being imposed, and to standardise the accumulation of fines under the rules. Unfortunately, there was an error in the amendment that was presented to Council. The Rule stated - It should have stated (as in the copy of the Rule signed by the University Librarian)- Council approved the correction. Significant achievementsCouncil received a report on significant achievements by the University, its staff and students. GRADUATION IN ABSENTIA AND CONFERRING OF AWARDSThese students graduated in absentia at the Council meeting-
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