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Environment and Resources Committee

This committee is no longer operational.

This is an Advisory Committee to the Dean and Faculty Executive. It is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate environment and support exists for the faculty to achieve its teaching and research goals.

Sub-committees

Meetings

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

Meeting 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

Membership Name
Term of Office
Associate Dean (Chair) Prof John Loughran  
Acting Associate Dean (Gippsland) or nominee Assoc Prof Gaell Hildebrand 31 Nov 2006
Campus Coordinator (Peninsula) Mr Bob Greaves  
Campus Coordinator (Clayton) Ms Rosamund Winter  
Manager - Finance & Resources Mr Romesh Perera  
Manager - Technology Services Ms Sharon Fitzgerald  
Manager - Student Services Mrs Sue Webb  
LMR Coordinator Ms Ros Winter  
A member elected by and from the academic staff of each of the three campuses    
    Clayton: Mr Stephen Keast 31 Oct 2007
    Peninsula: Dr Beverley Jane 31 Oct 2006
    Gippsland: Dr Trent Brown 31 Oct 2006
A member elected by and from the general staff of the Faculty Mr Michael Lowe 31 Oct 2007
Up to two members nominated by the Dean for their expertise or to ensure all categories of staff are represented. i. Vacant
ii. Vacant
 
Executive Officer Ms Trish Howard  

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 enhance communication processes within the Faculty including the development and implementation of an integrated communication plan
  4. To ensure a supportive and inclusive working environment for the staff of the Faculty
  5. To oversee the pastoral care of students, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment for the diverse students of the Faculty
  6. To advise the Dean and Executive Committee on the implications of the University's IT strategic plan, support service strategic plan and relevant campus plans
  7. To oversee the development of an integrated IT environment in the Faculty to support the Faculty's teaching and research
  8. To advise and recommend to the Dean and Executive Committee on IT standards for the faculty
  9. To maintain a broad overview of the Faculty's space, facilities and equipment, assess needs and recommend long-term plans for maintenance, renewal and enhancement
  10. To develop and oversee risk management processes to support the provision of an appropriate and safe educational, physical and social environment within the Faculty
  11. To develop policy frameworks for, and oversee, the provision of resources, equipment and working facilities including:
    • the allocation of teaching, research and other work/office spaces
    • the scheduling of teaching times and spaces
    • the operations of the LMR and other Faculty staff and student resource centres
    • teaching and research resources (Psychology Test Library, BSOR, curriculum laboratory materials, technical equipment for research)
  12. To advise and recommend to the Dean and Executive Committee an annual budget for IT and other physical plant and oversee budget allocations
  13. 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 No. 1/02 - 20 March 2002
Amendments approved by Faculty Board at meeting 1/03 - 9 April, 2003