1. CAB Forum 6 September 2017 Professor Stephen Naylor
Chair, Academic Board
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2. Agenda Academic Board Minutes August summary
Key presentations from Academic Board
Reports and Presentations
Academic Offerings
Q & A

3. 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

4. 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 – July
Diploma of Higher Education
Dean’s and Heads of Academic Group Breakfast – 19 and 25 July
Citation and Inclusive Practices Event – 6 4p.m.
Policy, Process and Delegation Updates
REPORT FROM CHAIR OF THE RESEARCH COMMITTEE
The item was deferred to the next Academic Board

5. College on a Pedestal - CMD

7. 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

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

9. 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 JCU
Overall Outcomes:
Support recruitment and selection
Support individual development
Support Academic Group/Discipline and College performance
Enhanced quality and consistency of student JCU
Increased JCU performance
Micro-credential to GCEAP (LTSE)
Recorded by HR

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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)

13. 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

14. 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

15. COURSE/MAJOR/MINOR AMENDMENTS

16. GENERAL BUSINESS
The Board noted that 4 appointed members’ terms would be expiring in 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

17. Q & A
Questions
Ideas
Comments