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Research Candidature and Examinations Sub-committee

This group is no longer operational.

The Research Candidature and Examination Sub-committee manages candidature and research examinations consistent with Faculty policies and processes and advises and reports to Research Committee.

Meetings

The Committee will normally meet a minimum of three times per year but may be convened as needed to deal with examiners reports.

Reporting

Recommendations and decisions will be forwarded to the Research Committee for noting and action as required.

Membership

Membership Name
Term of Office
Director of HDR - Chair Dr Helen Forgasz
Associate Dean (Research Induction)
Coordinator of Ed D
Assoc Prof Trevor Gale
Coordinator of MEd (Research) Assoc Prof Trevor Gale
Coordinator of BEd (Hons) Dr Cynthia Joseph
Coordinator of M Psych program Dr Phillip Greenway
Nominee of Professional & Postgraduate Programs Dr Umesh Sharma
Student Representative Mr Ben Leung
31 Oct 2005
Executive Officer Ms Kerry Theodora

Term of Office

Nominated members will normally hold office for one year.

Terms of Reference

  1. To recommend to Research Committee on the admission and progress of research masters and BEd (honours) candidates and the award of scholarships
  2. To recommend to PhD and Scholarships Committee the admission and progress of doctoral candidates, the award of scholarships and the conduct of doctoral thesis examinations
  3. To approve criteria for, and monitor the appointment of, research project supervisors
  4. To consider and make recommendations to the Research Committee on research project examination issues (eg guidelines provided to examiners, selection of examiners)
  5. To approve criteria for, and monitor the appointment of, research project examiners.
  6. To determine final Masters research project/thesis results based on examiners' reports
  7. To determine final BEd honours results based on examiners' reports and coursework results.
  8. To review, annually, the examination process and to propose and develop changes when considered necessary
  9. To determine recipients of scholarships and awards
  10. To forward reports on examination results, scholarships and awards to the Research Committee.

Approved by Faculty Board at Meeting No. 4/01 - 21 September 2001