CAB Forum 6 September 2017 Professor Stephen Naylor Chair, Academic Board This is an alternative title page with space for images.

Agenda Academic Board Minutes August summary Key presentations from Academic Board Reports and Presentations Academic Offerings Q & A

Reports VICE CHANCELLOR’S REPORT Respect. Now. Always TEQSA Registration Update Education Services for Overseas Students Audit QS World University Ranking Academic Ranking of World Universities Subject Rankings Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings CAB REPORT Academic Expert Working Group Expert external peer review of teaching for promotion workshop Academic Misconduct Committee Meeting and hearings Academic Board Expressions of interest Graduation Ceremony

REPORT FROM CHAIR OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Recent DVCA Activities and Events. Academic Expectations: Learning & Teaching JCU Learning and Teaching Grants & BLING Breakfast (5 July) Professional Learning Series Induction The JCU learning environment ACODE 74 Workshop, James Cook University City Campus, Cairns Mid-year O Week – 17-21 July Diploma of Higher Education Dean’s and Heads of Academic Group Breakfast – 19 and 25 July Citation and Inclusive Practices Event – 6 September @ 4p.m. Policy, Process and Delegation Updates REPORT FROM CHAIR OF THE RESEARCH COMMITTEE The item was deferred to the next Academic Board

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HOT TOPICS – STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS Ms Desira attended for this item and together with A/Professor Dinan-Thompson provided a presentation on the Academic Performance Learning and Teaching Framework at JCU and the Board noted: Limitations of the current open registration and manual record of attendance by academic staff Academic Performance Learning and Teaching Framework (APLTF) The details of course bookings, attendees and professional development completed would be recorded in HR online through ALESCO

HR Academic Expectations: Learning & Teaching Induction Probation Promotion PDP Professional Learning Micro-credentialing to GCEAP – LTSE moderated GRS – supervisor training SSP HR

APLTF Use of the APLTF Framework The Academic Performance Learning & Teaching Framework (APLTF) is to be used in conjunction, and in support of, other University policies, processes and systems, as detailed below: APLTF Staff Planning Recruitment/ Induction/ Probation Academic Roles/ Workloads/ Promotion Performance Development Plan Professional Learning (LTSE, GRS, HR) Student Experience @ JCU Overall Outcomes: Support recruitment and selection Support individual development Support Academic Group/Discipline and College performance Enhanced quality and consistency of student experience @ JCU Increased JCU performance Micro-credential to GCEAP (LTSE) Recorded by HR

2017 Division Academic Program Reports (DAPRS) Key Findings from 2016 academic year: A disconnect between the Academy and the Service Divisions. difficulties with cross-divisional connection and communication keeping pace with technology; delivering timely and relevant staff learning and teaching training deployment of targeted discipline specific marketing and student recruitment campaigns Challenges with entry standards, exams and AccessAbility. Mapping of learning outcomes and their assessment continues to be patchy Blended delivery continued to progress slowly (improvements with Keypath/ Blackboard Ultra) Stronger sense of actively engaged Industry Advisory Panels/Boards 2017 Division Academic Program Reports (DAPRS) The DAPR structure was aligned with CPRs providing a tool for the consolidation and presentation of analysis and planned course improvement activities in four priority areas: Entry standards Assessment and moderation Blended learning Graduate employability

In response to the previous recommendation of the Academic Board and the prioritisation of the action items, the Vice Chancellor asked the Academic Board to provide insight into the governance aspects of the DAPRs. It was noted that a presentation would be provided to the Vice Chancellor’s Advisory Committee by the Directors of Academic Quality and Strategy to explain both reports in the context of the whole university.

ACADEMIC BOARD – 2017 PERFORMANCE MEASURES (KPIS AND PIS) MID-YEAR RESULTS Declines in Commencing, CPS, International, DFP and Offers to enrolments Student Satisfaction, Good Teaching (CEQ) and retention data not in till end of year All research matters tracking well TEQSA Compliance OK (amber on retention)

CONFIDENTIAL - ACADEMIC BOARD NOMINATIONS – DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON APPOINTMENT At the closing time for receipt of nominations there were four nominations Main discussion based on: seniority – as the position could act in the role of the Chairperson of the Board, from time to time, there would be distinct advantages in the Deputy Chairperson having Professorial standing; strength in currency; succession planning should be a consideration; gender diversity, especially in leadership roles; and significant leadership experience

Academic Offerings All minor amendments are listed in the Academic Board Minutes Division of Tropical Environments and Societies Division of Tropical Health and Medicine New Courses Master of Conflict Management and Resolution Master of Education – Master of Business Administration New Courses Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Honours) [Embedded] Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Hons)[Embedded] [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program] Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons) [Embedded][Indigenous Health Careers Access Program] Graduate Certificate of Health Economics Master of Medical Science

COURSE/MAJOR/MINOR AMENDMENTS

GENERAL BUSINESS The Board noted that 4 appointed members’ terms would be expiring in 2017. The members were: Professor Connolly Professor Elston Prof Knight Prof Greenwood of JCUS had recently resigned. EOI Nomination have sought through the Secretariat. Policy Updates https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/policy-library-updates

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