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Postgraduate Research Training Sub-Committee - Terms of Reference

Purpose

The Postgraduate Research Training Sub-Committee advises the Graduate Studies Committee about Resolutions, policy and procedures relating to research training at the University and on proposals to introduce new postgraduate research award courses or amend existing postgraduate research award courses.

Terms of Reference

  • To advise the Graduate Studies Committee on Resolutions, policy and procedures relating to postgraduate research training in the University.
  • To make recommendations to the Graduate Studies Committee regarding:
    (1) proposals to introduce new postgraduate research award courses and amendments to existing postgraduate research award courses and any higher degrees including higher doctorates;
    (2) procedures for examination for higher degrees including higher doctorates and matters relating to the award of the degrees; and
    (3) the establishment of effective supervisory practices for postgraduate research candidates.
  • To develop, oversee and monitor processes for the effective implementation of postgraduate research studies Resolutions, policy, procedures and good practice.
  • To provide an annual report on its activities under its terms of reference to the Graduate Studies Committee.
  • To consider and report on any matter referred to it by the Academic Board, the Vice Chancellor, the Graduate Studies Committee or the Chair of the Academic Board.

Constitution

Ex Officio Members

  • the Chair of the Graduate Studies Committee, or nominee, who shall be chairperson
  • the Chair of the Academic Board, or nominee
  • the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)
  • the Dean of Graduate Studies
  • the President of the Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association, or nominee
  • the postgraduate research student member of the Graduate Studies Committee

Appointed Members

  • up to three members appointed annually by and from the Graduate Studies Committee
  • one academic staff member from each College appointed annually by the Chair of the Graduate Studies Committee on the nomination of the relevant Pro Vice-Chancellor (College)

Co-opted Members

  • the Sub-Committee may co-opt up to two members. Co-opted members may be selected from the members of the Academic Board or the wider University community or may express interest directly to the Chair of the Sub-Committee, but must have an interest and/or experience in issues considered by the Sub-Committee. The term of office of members co-opted by the Sub-Committee shall be specified at the time of co option and such members shall have all rights and privileges of other members.

Frequency of Meetings

The Sub-Committee shall meet at least three (3) time a year.

Quorum

A quorum for a meeting of the Sub-Committee shall be three (3) members.

Approved/Revised

Academic Board, 16 October 2002

Committee secretary

Mr Mark Smith, Academic Board Officer, Secretariat

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