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Education Committee

This Committee is a Standing Committee of the Faculty Board and advises the Dean and the Associate Deans (Teaching). The Committee is responsible for oversight of the quality of teaching and learning in the Faculty, drafting Faculty policy in relation to coursework matters and making recommendations to Faculty Board on new courses and units and amendments to courses and units.

Sub-committees

• Admissions and Scholarships Sub-Committee
• Course Directors Group
• Quality Education Sub-committee
• Professional Partnerships and Placements Reference Group

Meetings 2009

The Committee will normally meet a minimum of five times per year.

Meetings archives

Reporting

Membership of the Committee, agendas and minutes will be placed on the Faculty Web site, agendas at least one full working day prior to meetings. Reports will be made to Executive Committee and Faculty Board twice annually.

Membership

Term of Office

Elected members will normally hold office for two years and nominated members for one year.

Terms of Reference

1. To contribute to the implementation of the Operational Plan of the Faculty of Education
2. To develop an annual work plan for approval by Faculty Executive
3. To develop and monitor adherence to policies for coursework programs in accordance with the University's Teaching and Learning Plan and other education policies
4. To maintain a broad overview of the Faculty's teaching and learning programs and carry out long-term planning/curriculum development
5. To advise and recommend to Faculty Board on course regulations
6. To develop and monitor admissions policy for Faculty courses including alternative entry and RPL
7. To develop and monitor faculty policy and processes for the award of coursework scholarships
8. To develop and monitor quality assurance processes for curriculum planning, teaching and assessment consistent with the Faculty's commitment to inclusivity and internationalisation
9. To foster approaches to flexible learning and take account of matters relating to pedagogy and the use of new technologies
10. To develop and oversee the implementation of ICTE policy for the Faculty particularly as it pertains to the support and enhancement of teaching and learning
11. To ensure that courses meet external accreditation requirements where appropriate
12. To advise and recommend to Faculty Board on faculty admissions policies for coursework programs including policies for credit and RPL
13. To advise and recommend to Faculty Board on the introduction, revision or discontinuance of Faculty courses and units
14. To receive reports from its advisory and working groups
15. To report twice annually to the Executive Committee and Faculty Board.

Approved by Faculty Board at Meeting No. 4/01 - 21 September 2001
Amendments approved by Faculty Board at meeting 1/03 - 9 April, 2003