assessment adjustments into all coursework guides (with relevant links), providing that the statement is straightforward and clear and provides students with examples of what might constitute “adverse circumstances” (e.g. illness). The Committee also noted that a short video would be a useful way to communicate with students on this matter. The Committee noted that it would be helpful to provide students with information about the types of services that are available to them to obtain evidence of adverse circumstances (e.g. Dr Sicknote). 2.4 Improving admissions transparency The Committee discussed the drivers for greater transparency of admission standards and processes including calls for universities to publish data linking student outcomes to admissions processes. The Committee noted that a pilot is underway in 2016 to publish admissions data for 20 programs. 3 GOVERNANCE 3.1 No items 4 REPORTS 4.1 Report from Chair No report. 4.2 Report from Vietnam No report. 4.3 Report from Vocational Education Committee The Committee noted that: Vocational Education Committee has developed a draft Workplan for 2016 that will be tabled at Education Committee for noting along with the minutes of the March meeting; There are new VET Fee Help requirements including requirements for entry into Diploma programs and above using a Commonwealth approved literacy and numeracy test – RMIT is currently in the process of identifying an appropriate test; A validation schedule for Vocational Education programs has been developed for 2016-2017; and RMIT has submitted applications under the TAFE Rescue Funds (outcomes pending). 5 BUSINESS 5.1 New Award: Master of Science (Aviation) (MC264) The Committee noted: the program allows for exemptions for prior experience/knowledge to a maximum of 96 credit points and that applicants must provide documentation to demonstrate this; it would be helpful for the College to report back on how this process is working in 2017; micro-credentialing might be developed to support exemptions in this program; and the Program Learning Outcomes were the same for the Masters and Graduate Diploma and agreed that A/Professor Tom Steiner would review and amend the Program Guides as necessary and forward to the Acting Chair for verification prior to tabling at Academic Board.
Academic Registrar Dr Maddy McMaster Present Vice President Academic, RMIT Vietnam Professor Beverley Webster Present Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching), College of Business Professor Val Clulow Present Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching), College of Design and Social Context Associate Professor Andrea Chester (Acting Chair) Present Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching), College of Science, Engineering and Health Professor Tom Steiner Present Deputy Dean, Office of Learning and Teaching Associate Professor Zosh Pawlaczek Present Dean of Students Professor Owen Hughes Present Director of Global Quality Regulation & Compliance Ms Michelle Hoodbhoy Present Assistant Director, Vocational Education Ms Jane McLennan Present Appointments: Represented by: Senior member from the Teaching Academy, nominated by Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Business Associate Professor Jonathan Boymal Apology Senior member from the Teaching Academy, nominated by Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Design & Social Context Associate Professor Suzie Attiwil Apology Senior member from the Teaching Academy, nominated by Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Science, Engineering and Technology Associate Professor James Scott Present Nominee of the Academic Board, elected by and from the Board Professor Mark Farrell Apology Nominee of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development) Ms Jackie Taylor Present Nominee of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Vocational Education Ms Cheryl Underwood Present One student enrolled in postgraduate Higher Education nominated by the Student Union Council Mr Paul Hoac Apology One student enrolled in undergraduate Higher Education nominated by the Student Union Council Mr Alan Padgham Apology Alternate: Ella Caulfield Apology One student enrolled in Vocational Education nominated by the Student Union Council Alex Borsato Apology In attendance: Dr Kai Jensen, Deputy Director Academic Policy and Governance Dr Jessica Lee-Ack, Senior Governance Officer