27 September 2023 redacted.pdf

Senate
Date:
27 September 2023
Time:
12:15pm
Venue:
Council Chamber, First Floor, Clocktower Building
Note:
Items left open for discussion are indicated by ##
in the margin. To send your apology if you are
unable to attend the meeting or to receive the
Zoom login details, please email Academic
Committees and Services
([email address]) or contact
Matt Angel on 03 479 4852.

Agenda
Agenda
2
1. Karakia Timatanga
To open
the hui with a karakia.
2. Minutes
To confirm
the report of the Senate dated 30 August 2023.
• 20230830 Senate minutes
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3. Intimations from Council
To note
that the Council, 12 September 2023, received Communications from the Senate dated 30
August 2023 and approved the following:
a) Academic Dates
The dates for the Academic Year 2025.
b) Scholarships and Prizes
The following new and disestablished scholarships:
New scholarships
• Graduate Women Otago Centenary Award (Māori)
• Graduate Women Otago Centenary Award (Pacific)
• Maria Marsh Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship in Mental Health
• Northland Pharmacist Pathway Scholarship
Disestablished scholarship
• R & E Seelye Trust Master’s Scholarship
4. ## Learner Success Plan
To receive
a manatu from the Acting Vice-Chancellor with an update on the Learner Success Plan, including
a draft Report and Timeline for consideration and discussion.
• 20230918 Learner Success Plan
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5.
6. University of Otago Quality Review Repor ts
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a) Recently Released Review Reports
To note
that the following Review Reports have been authorised for release and are available from
Megan Wilson of the Quality Advancement Unit (email: [email address]):
• Department of Chemistry, 12-14 October 2022
• Disability Information and Support, 7-9 November 2022
• Department of Food Science, 15-17 November 2022
• Genetics Teaching Programme, 28-30 November 2022
• Māori Centre, 28-30 September 2022
• School of Arts, 17-20 October 2022
• Employment-Related Processes, 5-8 December 2022 (Please contact the Office of the Vice-
Chancellor to request this Report.)
• Studholme College, 6-8 March 2023
• School of Social Sciences, 20-24 March 2023
• Department of Public Health, UOW, 23-25 May 2023
(Please note that these Reports are confidential to the University community and distribution
outside this group requires the approval of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)).
b) Recently Completed and Upcoming Reviews
To note
that the following reviews have been recently completed, but have not yet released Review
Reports, or are schedule to take place over the listed dates:
Recently completed reviews
• Publications/Outputs Office/PBRF Office, 23-25 August 2023
Upcoming reviews
• Ecology Programme, 2-4 October 2023
• Neuroscience Programme, 25-27 October 2023
• Quality Advancement Unit, 13-15 November 2023
Deferred reviews
• University College, rescheduled for 2024
• Communication Section, External Engagement, rescheduled for 2024
• Department of Zoology, rescheduled for 2024
• Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, DSM, rescheduled for 2024
• Department of Women's and Children's Health, DSM, rescheduled for 2024
• Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women’s Health, UOW, rescheduled for 2024
• Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UOC, rescheduled for 2025
• ELM Programme, rescheduled for 2025
7. Quality Advancement Committee
To receive
the minutes of a meeting of the Quality Advancement Committee on 1 August 2023.
• 20230801 QAC minutes
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8. Internationalisation Committee
To receive
the minutes of a meeting of the Internationalisation Committee on 14 August 2023, and
To note
that the following new and renewed agreements have been approved by the Deputy Vice-
Chancellor (External Engagement) on recommendation of the Committee:
New agreements
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago
and the Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, P.R.
China
An MOU between the University of Otago and Brigham Young University - Hawaii, U.S.A.
An MOU and Student Exchange Agreement (SEA) between the University of Otago and the
University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
An MOU and SEA between the University of Otago and the University of Leeds, United Kingdom
An MOU between the University of Otago and Tokyo Kasei University, Japan
An MOU between the University of Otago and Green River College, U.S.A.
Renewed agreements
The MOU and SEA between the University of Otago and Universität Heidelberg (Ruprecht-Karls-
Universität), Germany
The MOU and SEA between the University of Otago and the University of Glasgow, United
Kingdom
The MOU and SEA between the University of Otago and the Universidad Complutense de
Madrid, Spain
• 20230814 IC minutes
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9. Board of Undergraduate Studies
To receive
the minutes of a meeting of the Board of Undergraduate Studies on 6 September 2023, and
• 20230906 BUGS minutes
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a) To approve
Graduating Year Reviews (GYR) reports for the following programmes for submission to the
Committee on University Academic Programmes (CUAP):
• Diploma in Theology (DipTheol)
• Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc)
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b) To approve
the following new papers and amended programmes:
New papers
• CLAS 245 Tales from Troy: from Homer to Hollywood
• HIST 206 An Introduction to Pacific History
• HIST 318 Australia since 1788: Boundaries of Belonging
Amended programmes
• Pacific Islands Studies major and minor subject
• Pacific and Global Health major subject
c) To note
that the following amended and deleted papers were approved under the expedited
approvals process:
Amended paper
• PHPE 301 Research Essay
Deleted paper
• MART 205 Marketing the Professional Practice
d) To note
that the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) has granted executive approval to the following
amended papers:
Amended papers
• MUSI 131 Composition
• MUSI 135 Songwriting
• MUSI 234 Contemporary Composition
e) To note
That the following special topic has been approved:
Special topic
• CLAS 330 Special Topic: Experiencing the Environment in Ancient Greek Poetry
f ) To note
the following consequential amendments - included in previously approved proposals - which
were omitted from the Board's minutes for the meetings concerned:
Deleted papers
• FOSC 112 and FOSC 308, as detailed in the Board's agenda for 5 July 2023
• ELIT 199; EMAT 196, 197, and199; EREO 199; and ENMO 199 - effective once feasible in
consideration of completion requirements for current students - as detailed in the proposal
labelled HUM-1 on the Board's agenda for 5 July 2023
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g) To note
that an Annual Programme Report has been received for the following recently introduced
programme:
• Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr)
10. Board of Graduate Studies
To receive
the minutes of a meeting of the Board of Graduate Studies on 7 September 2023, and
• 20230907 BoGS minutes
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a) To recommend
That the following deleted programme be approved, as detailed in a previously approved
proposal regarding the Food and Agriculture subject for the Master of Applied Science
(MAppSc) on the Board's agenda for 8 June 2023, but omitted from the minutes of that
meeting:
(CUAP notification required)
Deleted programme
• The Consumer Food Science subject for the Master of Science (MSc) and Postgraduate
Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)
b) To approve
Graduating Year Reviews (GYR) reports for the following programmes for submission to the
Committee on University Academic Programmes (CUAP):
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Postgraduate Diploma in Business Research
Methods (PGDipBusRes), Postgraduate Certificate in Business Research Methods
(PGCertBusRes)
• Sport, Exercise and Health subject for BSc(Hons), PGDipSci, and MSc
• Master of Sport Development and Management (MSpDM) and Postgraduate Diploma in
Sport Development and Management (PGDipSpDM)
• Master of International Development and Planning (MIDP)
• Master of Education and Learning (MEdLn), Postgraduate Diploma in Education and
Learning (PGDipEdLn), Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Learning (PGCertEdLn)
• Master of Faith-Based Leadership and Management (FBLM), Postgraduate Diploma in Faith-
Based Leadership and Management (PGDipFBLM)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) endorsement for MTchgLn
c) To approve
the following amended paper:
Amended paper
• CLAS 460
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d) To note
that the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) has granted executive approval to the following
amended programmes:
Amended programmes
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science Communication (PGDipSciComm)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Science Communication (PGCertSciComm)
e) To note
That the following special topics have been approved:
Special topics
• SCOM 419 Special Topic: Key Voices in Science Communication
• CLAS 460 Special Topic: Experiencing the Environment in Ancient
Greek Poetry (Advanced)
11. Convener's Business
12. Date of Next Meeting
To note
that the Senate will next meet on Wednesday 25 October 2023 at 12:15 pm in the Council
Chamber, with attendance via Zoom also welcomed.
13. Karakia Whakamutunga
To close
the hui with a karakia.
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Item 2
For confirmation
Senate
Committee Secretary: Matt Angel Telephone: 03 479 4852
E-mail: [email address]
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE
30 August 2023
Present:
Acting Vice-Chancellor (Convener), Professor I G Barber, Professor J M Baxter, Associate
Professor M A Beres, Dr F Beyer, Professor R J Blaikie, Professor P B Blakie, Professor P J
Bremer, S D Carrington, Professor C J Charles, Professor T S Conner, J R Cushen, Associate
Professor G C Dick, Associate Professor A D Eketone, Associate Professor C Fraser, Professor
N J Gemmell, J Gibson, Associate Professor R W Greatbanks, Professor J B Halberstadt,
Professor L A Hale, Associate Professor E A Hargreaves, Professor N J Hughes, Q D Jane,
Professor C L Jasoni, Dr V Kahui, Associate Professor J R Kirman, Professor S M Knowles, Dr S
W Lau, Associate Professor P M Lokman, Associate Professor N T Lucas, Professor K M Lyons,
Associate Professor L J Machado, Professor J B Maclaurin, Professor S C Marshall, Dr R S
Martin, Professor B J McCane, Professor M J Mirosa, Dr P M O’Kane, Professor J F M Palmer,
Professor R J A P Peeters, Dr T L Perry, Professor S G Pitama, Professor P C Priest, Associate
Professor D R Ruwhiu, Dr D Schumayer, Dr S J Stein, Professor L J Surgenor, Professor M
Thompson-Fawcett, Professor M A Thyne, M Wal , Associate Professor S C Walton, R K A
White, Professor E H Wyeth
In attendance: M T Angel, Associate Professor L C McBain, Professor I Oey, Dr J E Weaver
Apologies:
Professor R W Aitken, Associate Professor A Alm, Associate Professor V R Anderson, Professor
A J Ballantyne, Professor R J Barker, Professor G D Baxter, Professor J M Bering, Associate
Professor S A Biggemann, Associate Professor S E Bond, M E H Butts, Professor H R Campbell,
Associate Professor A M Carr, Dr J A Cattermole, Professor P R Cooper, Professor T D Cooper,
Professor N J Cullen, Professor B K Daniel, Associate Professor M Dawson, Professor W J
Duncan, Professor F J Edgar, Associate Professor A R Gorman, Professor S E Griffiths, Associate
Professor A J High, Professor C L Hulbe, Professor S J Jackson, Associate Professor C M L
Johnson, Professor R A Kemp, Professor M A Kennedy, Associate Professor D N Kenwright,
Professor M D Lamare, E Lemalu-Eteuati, Dr G H Leonard, Professor W M M Levack, Professor
B A Lovelock, Professor C A Marra, Associate Professor C J Marshall, Professor E A Matisoo-
Smith, Professor S P A McCormick, C D McQueen, Associate Professor A B Moore, Associate
Professor C M Moy, Professor D A Orlovich, Associate Professor T G Patterson, Associate
Professor M A C Perry, Professor N F Pierse, Professor J N J Reynolds, Professor R Richards,
Associate Professor K J Robertson, Associate Professor K R Ruckstuhl, Dr R M Schaaf, Professor
B Schonthal, Professor L N Signal, Associate Professor D Sika-Paotonu, Professor G Sole,
Professor W Sweetman, A Taia, E F Taukolo, Professor R W Taylor, D J Thomson, Professor P P
Vakaoti, Associate Professor S J Wakes, Associate Professor S W Walker, K L Wells, Professor
T J Wilkinson, S W Willis, Professor J Zhang
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Item 2
For confirmation
1.
Karakia Timatanga

The Convener opened the hui with a karakia.
  2.  Minutes

The report of the Senate dated 26 July 2023 was confirmed.

3.
Intimations from Council

The Senate noted that the Council, 8 August 2023, received Communications from the Senate dated
26 July 2023 and 28 July 2023 and approved the fol owing:
a)  Academic Proposals
•  To introduce a new qualification, Diploma in Science (DipSc), including the following new
papers:

o  PTWY 130 Mathematics for University Purposes
o  PTWY 131 Introduction to the Human Body
o  PTWY 132 Introduction to Plant Life
b)  Scholarships and Prizes

New prizes
•  Te Pae Takata Whakamānawa Māori Te Pae Tata - School of Arts Achievement Prize for
First-Year Tauira Māori
•  Te  Pae  Takata  Whakamānawa  Māori  Te  Hāpai  Ō  -  School of Arts Leadership Prize for
Second-Year Tauira Māori
•  Te Pae Takata Whakamānawa Māori Te Pae Tawhiti - School of Arts Māori Research Prize
for Third-Year Students
•  School of Arts Fonua Achievement Prize for First-Year Pacific Students
•  School of Arts Tivaevae Leadership Prize for Second-Year Pacific Students
•  School of Arts Faletufuga Research Prize for Third-Year Students
•  The Luke Kypri Prize

New scholarship
•  Āwhina Scholarship
c)  Limitations of Enrolment

Limitation of Enrolment requests for the 2024 academic year, including the following requests
recommended for approval by the Acting Vice-Chancellor on behalf of the Senate:

•
•

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Item 2
For confirmation
4.
Library Strategy 2023-2028

The Senate received a manatu from the University Librarian introducing the Library Strategy 2023-
2028, noting that:
•  The Strategy provides direction for the Library’s decision making and prioritisation of the
Library’s work as it engages with the wider University, supporting teaching, research and
community engagement.
•  The Strategy covers al  of the University’s campuses and Uare Taoka o Hākena | the Hocken
Collections.
•  The Strategy is aligned to Vision 2040, Pae Tata, and other strategic frameworks.

5.
Health Professional Programmes

The Senate

APPROVED

Standardised Terms of Reference (ToR) for Health Professional Programmes
Admission Committees, as outlined in a manatu from the Associate Dean (Academic)
for the Division of Health Sciences (ADA (Health Sciences)), noting that:

•  The final version of the ToR wil  incorporate minor corrections and amendments –
at the discretion of the ADA (Health Sciences) – in response to advice from the
Senate and from the University’s lawyer.
•  The Senate expressed its gratitude to

for their efforts on this and related work around eligibility, admission, and
selection criteria for Health Professional Programmes.
•  The increased consistency in ToR between admissions committees wil  be a good
improvement for students and for the University.
•  For the Medical Admissions Committee, the Dean, Dunedin School of Medicine
(DSM) should be replaced in the list of ex officio members to allow any one of the
three Deans from DSM; University of Otago, Christchurch; and University of
Otago, Wel ington to fil  this position in the membership.
•  The ToR should specify that the process for determining the Community
Representative of the Profession is appointment by the Chair of that committee.

And received further updates regarding eligibility, admission, and selection for Health Professional
Programmes.

6.
Academic Dates

The Senate

RECOMMENDED
that the Dates for the Academic Year 2025 be approved, and

ENDORSED

the Provisional Dates for the Academic Year 2026.

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For confirmation
7.
University of Otago Quality Review Reports
a)  Recently Released Review Reports

The Senate noted that the following Review Reports have been authorised for release and are
available from Megan Wilson of the Quality Advancement Unit (email: [email address]):

•  Department of Chemistry, 12-14 October 2022
•  Disability Information and Support, 7-9 November 2022
•  Department of Food Science, 15-17 November 2022
•  Genetics Teaching Programme, 28-30 November 2022
•  Māori Centre, 28-30 September 2022
•  School of Arts, 17-20 October 2022
•  Employment-Related Processes, 5-8 December 2022 (Please contact the Office of the Vice-
Chancellor to request this Report.)
•  Studholme Col ege, 6-8 March 2023
•  School of Social Sciences, 20-24 March 2023
•  Department of Public Health, UOW, 23-25 May 2023

(Please note that these Reports are confidential to the University community and distribution
outside this group requires the approval of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)).
b)  Recently Completed and Upcoming Reviews

The Senate noted that the fol owing reviews have been recently completed, but have not yet
released Review Reports, or are schedule to take place over the listed dates:

Upcoming reviews
•  Publications/Outputs Office/PBRF Office, 23-25 August 2023
•  Ecology Programme, 2-4 October 2023
•  Neuroscience Programme, 25-27 October 2023
•  Quality Advancement Unit, 13-15 November 2023

Deferred reviews
•  University College, rescheduled for 2024
•  Communication Section, External Engagement, rescheduled for 2024
•  Department of Zoology, rescheduled for 2024
•  Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, DSM, rescheduled for 2024
•  Department of Women's and Children's Health, DSM, rescheduled for 2024
•  Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women’s Health, UOW, rescheduled for 2024
•  Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UOC, rescheduled for 2025
•  ELM Programme, rescheduled for 2025

8.
Research Committee

The Senate received the minutes of a meeting of the Research Committee on 9 August 2023.

9.
Committee for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching

The Senate received the minutes of a meeting of the Committee for the Advancement of Learning
and Teaching on 27 July 2023.

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10.  Scholarships and Prizes Committee

The Senate  received  the minutes of a meeting of the Scholarships and Prizes Committee on 17
August 2023, and

RECOMMENDED
that the following new and disestablished scholarships be approved:

New scholarships
•  Graduate Women Otago Centenary Award (Māori)
•  Graduate Women Otago Centenary Award (Pacific)
•  Maria Marsh Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship in Mental Health
•  Northland Pharmacist Pathway Scholarship

Disestablished scholarship
•  R & E Seelye Trust Master’s Scholarship

11.  Board of Undergraduate Studies

The Senate received the minutes of a meeting of the Board of Undergraduate Studies on 2 August
2023, and

APPROVED

the following amended papers:

Amended papers
•  BITC papers

NOTED

that Annual Programme Reports have been received for the fol owing recently
introduced programmes:

Division of Commerce
•  Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom)
•  Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc)
•  Philosophy, Politics and Economics for the BCom and BCom(Hons)

Division of Sciences
•  Marine Science major subject
•  Physical Education, Activity and Health major subject
•  Exercise and Sport Science major subject
•  Sport Development and Management major

Division of Humanities
•  Criminology endorsement for the Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)

Division of Health Sciences
•  Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (BPharmSc)

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Item 2
For confirmation
NOTED

that CUAP approved all of the proposals that the University submitted for 2023 Round
1, including:

•  Amending the name of the Advertising endorsement for the Diploma for
Graduates (DipGrad) to Creative Marketing
•  Amending the requirements of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours
(BDS(Hons))
•  Amending the requirements for the Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDentTech)
and Bachelor of Dental Technology with Honours (BDentTech(Hons))
•  Transferring retained subjects from the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) and
Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) to new qualifications

12.  Board of Graduate Studies

The Senate received the minutes of a meeting of the Board of Graduate Studies on 3 August 2023,
and

APPROVED

the following amended and deleted papers:

Amended papers
•  BITC papers
•  MANT 455

Deleted paper
•  PSME 416 Applied Theory of Addiction and Co-existing Disorders

NOTED

that Annual Programme Reports have been received for the fol owing recently
introduced programmes:

Division of Commerce
•  Master of Accounting and Finance (MAccFin)
•  Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Health (PGCertDigHeal) and Postgraduate
Diploma in Digital Health (PGDipDigHeal)

Division of Humanities
•  Master of Archaeological Practice (MArchP)

Division of Sciences
•  Marine Science subject for BSc(Hons)
•  Artificial Intelligence subject for MAppSc, PGDipAppSc, and PGCertAppSc

Higher Education Development Centre
•  Educational Technology endorsement for PGCertHighE and PGDipHighE

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Item 2
For confirmation
NOTED

that CUAP approved all of the proposals that the University submitted for 2023 Round
1, including:

•  Amending the name of the Postgraduate Certificate in Women’s Health
(PGCertWHlth) to the Postgraduate Certificate in Pregnancy and Medical
Gynaecology (PGCertPMG)
•  Amending the minimum entry requirement for various coursework master’s
degrees to a B GPA, noting that the Master of Wildlife Management (MWLM) was
added to the list of programmes affected by this change.
•  Amending the requirements for the Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDentTech)
and Bachelor of Dental Technology with Honours (BDentTech(Hons))
•  Transferring retained subjects from the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) and
Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) to new qualifications

13.  General Business

The Senate discussed the process for incorporating Te Reo Māori into paper titles and prescriptions,
noting that:
•  The recently introduced expedited process for academic proposals should allow this type of
amendments to be approved and implemented more efficiently than the standard academic
approval process.
•  It might be beneficial to provide communications reminding Divisions that the expedited process
is now in place and available for use.
•  It may be helpful to receive and process paper updates from across the University incorporating
Te Reo Māori at the same time.
•  Oversight is needed to ensure accuracy and consistency of Te Reo Māori in paper information,
with the Office of Māori  Development likely being best placed to provide this oversight at
present.
  The Senate

AGREED

that the office of the Deputy Vice-Chancel or (Academic) (DVC(A)) should send a
manatu to Divisional Boards requesting that any desired updates to paper information
to incorporate Te Reo Māori should be progressed through the expedited process to
the DVC(A) before the end of November 2023 and that the DVC(A) would make a
request to the Office of Māori Development to check these updates for accuracy and
consistency.

14.  Convener's Business

The  Convener  noted  the Vice-Chancellor Selection Panel was seeking self-nominations from
professional and academic staff members to serve on the Vice-Chancellor Appointment Staff
Advisory Group and that those interested should submit their self-nominations to Academic
Committees and Services by 5 September 2023.

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15.  Date of Next Meeting

The Senate noted that it will next meet on Wednesday 27 September 2023 at 12:15 pm in the Council
Chamber, with attendance via Zoom also welcomed.

16.  Karakia Whakamutunga

The Convener closed the hui with a karakia.
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Item 4
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Memorandum / Manatu
To | Kia:
Senate
From | Nā:
Professor Helen Nicholson, Acting Vice-Chancel or
Date | Te rā:
18 September 2023
Subject | Te Kaupapa:
Learner Success Plan Activities and Recommendations for further
action
This memo provides members of Senate with an update on the Learner Success Plan, including a draft
Report and Timeline for discussion.
TEC  requires  al   Tertiary  Education  Organisation’s  to  submit  a  Learner  Success  Plan  that  has
meaningful targets, an actionable roadmap, and takes a whole-of-University approach.
We now attach a draft Report and Timeline for your consideration and discussion.  The Report brings
together considerable input from staff and students and analysis of our equity data and student survey
responses.
We found that our equity gaps are consistent across Divisions and among programme majors. We
have a robust system of supports for students and outstanding staff delivering those services.  What
we need to work on is being open to doing things differently, to put the student at the centre of our
planning and decision making, and using our data and technology tools to focus our resources where
they are needed most.
We recently met with TEC representatives to discuss the draft Report and Timeline.  They are happy
with the overal  direction and asked us to incorporate more about our process for identifying gaps and
chosen actions, and clarity on the sequence of delivering the enablers and focus area actions.  This has
been incorporated into this current version of the Report.
Recommendation: We ask Senate members to consider the draft Report and Timeline and provide
feedback on the direction and achievability.
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Item 7
For noting

Quality Advancement Committee
Stand in Committee Secretary: Carol Forbes Telephone 03 479 8792
E-mail:  [email address]
Minutes of a Meeting of the Quality Advancement Committee (QAC)
1 August 2023

Present:
Professor Richard Blaikie (Convener), Dr Simon Connell, Professor Tim
Cooper, Jo Gibson, Mia Heaphy Butts, Associate Professor Anna High, Kevin
Maley, Margaret Morgan, Associate Professor Helen Roberts, Professor Kerry
Shepherd, Amanda Taia, Associate Professor Andrew Trotman, Professor
Robin Turner

Apologies:
Professor David Baxter, Professor Phil Bremer, Jason Cushen, Professor Niels
Kjaergaard

In Attendance:
Carol Forbes, Romain Mirosa, Dr Julie Weaver

1.
Karakia timatanga
The Convenor opened the hui with a karakia.

2.
Minutes

The minutes of a meeting of the Committee held on 2 May 2023 were confirmed.

3.
Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes
No items to note.

4.
QAC Terms of Reference – Update
The subgroup continues to develop the Committee’s Terms of Reference and will
incorporate feedback received at the May meeting, and discussions from agenda item 10
of QAC’s role with the implementation of the Pae Tata Strategic Plan.

5.
Otago Cycle 6 Academic Audit – Update
The Committee received a verbal update from the Director, noting the following

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Item 7
For noting
•  Preparations for the self-review report are continuing with evidence gathering and the
development of portfolio’s.
•  Acknowledgment that parts of the submitted report may not be current  when the
audit meeting occurs due to the progress status of work in some areas, and the timing
of the submission deadline. A covering statement is given in the report to allow for
this and the panel provided with updates.

6.
Cycle 6 Academic Audits – Executive Summaries
The Committee received the Cycle 6 Academic Audit Executive Summaries for Massey
University, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, noting the following:

•  Committee members are encouraged to engage with the information provided in the
summary, as it identifies important areas addressed by the upcoming audit.

7.
Quality Surveys and Evaluations Report
The Committee received a Quality Evaluations and Surveys Report dated August 2023,
noting the following:

•  There was a lower response for the 2023 Graduate Opinion Survey than previous years
and the reports summarising the results will be released in August/September. Work
has begun on the ‘Graduate Outcomes Report’ which explores the employment
outcomes of Otago bachelor graduates.
•  The Universities New Zealand and Survey Managers collaboration work to produce a
publicly accessible dashboard of combined feedback from New Zealand University
graduates on employment and further study options is continuing.
•  As a result of feedback received from heads of various student services relating to the
Student Opinion – Support Services Improvement Survey, a number of items have
been added, removed or modified.
•  The 2023 College and First Year received a good response (55%) and reports
summarising the results have been sent out to relevant stakeholders, and a
presentation to Collegiate Life Leaders occurred in July.
•  The 2023 International Student Barometer closed in May with a 33% response rate and
the results will be presented to key stakeholders in August.
•  A summary of findings from the Student Evaluation Process Improvement Survey was
published in the university’s communications email.
•  There was an increase in the number of evaluation questionnaires ordered (up 12%)
for same period in 2022.

8.
Quality Reviews Report
The Committee received the Quality Reviews Report dated May 2023, noting the
following:

•  Seven reviews are currently at different stages in the process; six reviews initially
scheduled for 2023 have been approved for deferral to either 2024 or 2025.
•  There is one outstanding review report for 2022.
•  The 2023 GYR programme is complete and the reports have been submitted to
Divisional Boards for consideration.
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•  A new prompt sheet for ‘Internationalisation at Otago’ has been included in the
Review handbook.
•  The 2024 Review Schedule has been approved by PVCs and Directors and preliminary
meetings with Heads are underway; currently there are 18 reviews scheduled including
those deferred from 2023.
•  Rigorous processes are in place to process the deferrals requests received but the
increase in numbers will require more management by QAU staff.

9.
Convenor’s Business
No items to report.

10.  Other Business
The Committee discussed the areas where QAC should be consulted or asked to
contribute to implementation activities related to Pae Tata priorities, noting that

•  Quality assurance may be a better reflection than quality advancement in context
of the Committee’s Terms of Reference, and the use of non-threatening language
and sharing of best practice models will demonstrate the quality assurance
processes of the Committee.
•  Quality assurance and advancement activities are important and the terms need
to reflect how the Committee’s activities attribute to both..
•  The Committee’s role is to support the Strategy in the relevant domains but is not
directly involved in or has responsibility towards them all. QAC activities
contribute to the educational offering priority with monitoring and date collection
(surveys) but to a lesser extent to the research focussed priority.
•  The Pae Tata strategy presents an opportunity to review the structures,
efficiencies and roles of committee structures across the university.

11.  Date of Next Meeting
Noted that the next meeting of the Committee is currently scheduled for Tuesday 7th
November from 2-4pm, in Committee Room North.

12.  Members of the Committee
13.  Professor Phil Bremer (Convener)
Professor David Baxter
Professor Richard Blaikie
Dr Simon Connell
Professor Tim Cooper
Jason Cushen
Claire Gallop
Jo Gibson
Mia Heaphy Butts
Professor Anna High
Professor Niels Kjaergaard
Kevin Maley
Margaret Morgan
Professor Helen Roberts
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For noting
Professor Kerry Shephard
Amanda Taia
Associate Professor Andrew Trotman
Professor Robin Turner

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For noting
INTERNATIONALISATION COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE INTERNATIONALISATION COMMITTEE
MONDAY, 14 AUGUST 2023
Present:
Professor Tony Ballantyne (Convenor) Associate Professor Leah Watkins, Mr Jason
Cushen, Associate Professor Joel Tyndal , Dr Florian Beyer, and Mr Cyrus Yam.
In attendance:
Mrs Megan Smith, Ms Bronwen Stephens, Mrs Chriss Hamilton, Dr Paul Baker, Dr Jo
Oranje,  Mrs Susan Steer,  Dr Sal y Henderson,  Ms Jennifer Haugh  (representing
Student Experience),  Ms Karamea Pewhairangi,  Ms Rebecca Kurtovich  and  Ms
Lynda McIver.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Part 1: Matters to be Reported to Senate
1.
Karakia Timatanga – led by Professor Ballantyne.
2.
Welcome and Apologies
An apology was received from Dr Hunter Hatfield.
were unable to attend the meeting.
3.
Confirmation of the Minutes of the Meeting of 19 June 2023
Part 1 of the Minutes of the meeting of 19 June 2023 was accepted as a true and accurate record.
4.
Agreements
On the  recommendations  of  the  Committee,  the Deputy Vice-Chancel or (External Engagement)
approved the fol owing proposed new agreements and renewals:
4.1  Proposed New Agreements
Recommended
that the University of Otago enters into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago and the Shanghai Ninth
People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. P.R. China;
that the University of Otago enters into a MOU with Brigham Young University -
Hawai , U.S.A.;
that the University of Otago enters into a MOU and Student Exchange Agreement
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For noting

(SEA) with the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom;

that the University of Otago enters into a MOU and SEA with the University of
Leeds, United Kingdom;

that the University of Otago enters into a MOU with Tokyo Kasei University, Japan;

that the University of Otago enters into a MOU with Green River Col ege, U.S.A.

4.2  Agreements to be Renewed

Recommended
that the MOU and SEA between the University of Otago and Universität
Heidelberg (Ruprecht-Karls-Universität), Germany, be renewed;

that the MOU and SEA between the University of Otago and the University of
Glasgow, United Kingdom, be renewed;

that the MOU and SEA between the University of Otago and the Universidad
Complutense de Madrid, Spain, be renewed.

4.3  Finalised Agreements

Noted
that the fol owing agreements have been finalised since the last meeting:

a  MOU  between the University of Otago and the University of Languages and
International Studies, Vietnam National University, Vietnam;

a MOU between the University of Otago and Rajamangala University of
Technology Isan, Thailand;

a MOU between the University of Otago and Rajamangala University  of
Technology Phra Nakhon, Thailand;

a Student Exchange Agreement (SEA) between the University of Otago and Aarhus
BSS, Aarhus University; Denmark;

a MOU between the University of Otago and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris,
Malaysia;

a MOU between the University of Otago and the University of Maribor, Slovenia;

a MOU between the University of Otago and Fiji National University, Fiji.

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For approval and noting of
items as outlined in the agenda
Board of Undergraduate Studies
Committee Secretary: Matt Angel
E-mail: [email address]
Telephone: 03 479 4852
Minutes of a Meeting of the Board of Undergraduate Studies
6 September 2023
Present:
Professor Tim Cooper  (Acting Convener),  Associate Professor Melanie Beres, Mia Heaphy
Butts, Jason Cushen, Associate Professor Richard Greatbanks, Jennifer Haugh, Professor Karl
Lyons, Professor Brendan McCane, Dr Sarah Stein, Professor Lois Surgenor, Dr Julie
Timmermans
In attendance:  Matt Angel, Rebecca Connaughton, Carol Forbes, Richard German, Dr Julie Weaver
Apologies:
Professor Phil Bremer (Convener), Ngaroma Bennett, Margaret Morgan
1.
Karakia Timatanga
The Acting Convener opened the hui with a karakia.
2.
Minutes
The minutes of a meeting of the Board on 2 August 2023, previously circulated, were confirmed.
3.
Intimations from Senate
The Board noted that the Senate, 30 August 2023, received the minutes of the meeting of the Board
held on 2 August 2023, and approved al  recommendations contained therein.
4.
Matters Stil  to be Finalised
The Board noted that the following matters previously considered by the Board were still to be
finalised:
a) Proposals to amend the regulations for the Health Professional programmes concerning
eligibility to apply for admission to the programme (June 2022) (April 2023)
For enquiries regarding the follow-up of matters discussed by the Board relating to administrative
processes, amendments to forms, and work being undertaken by other boards, working parties or
offices, please contact Academic Committees and Services ([email address]).
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items as outlined in the agenda
5.
Limitations of Enrolment

The Board noted the Limitation of Enrolment requests that have been approved by Council for the
2024 academic year.

6.
Academic Approvals Process

The Board received an update from the Dean, Learning and Teaching regarding the consolidated
approvals process, the templates for which are to be renamed as Curriculum Redesign proposals,
and

AGREED

that the Dean should undertake further work to align the prompts in the current
proposal templates to the proposed Curriculum Redesign template.

7.
Consequential Amendments

The Board noted  the fol owing consequential amendments -  included in previously approved
proposals - which were omitted from the Board's minutes for the meetings concerned:

Food Science

To delete FOSC 112 and FOSC 308, as detailed in the proposal labelled SCI-2 on the
Board's agenda for 5 July 2023.

College of Education

To delete ELIT 199; EMAT 196, 197, and199; EREO 199; and ENMO 199 - effective once
feasible in consideration of completion requirements for current students - as detailed
in the proposal labelled HUM-1 on the Board's agenda for 5 July 2023.

8.
Division of Commerce

The Board

NOTED

that the fol owing proposal was approved under the expedited approvals process:

Marketing

COM-1 - To delete MART 205 Marketing the Professional Practice

9.
Division of Humanities

The Board

RECOMMENDED
that the fol owing proposals from the Division of Humanities (23 August 2023) be
approved:

School of Arts

HUM-1 - To introduce a new paper, CLAS 245 Tales from Troy: from Homer to
Hol ywood, to dual-level with CLAS 345, noting that:

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items as outlined in the agenda
•  This proposal is a good example of how to clarify the differences between levels
for dual-level ed papers, and the Board recommended using it as an exemplar.
•  The enrolment data in the report from the Strategy, Analytics and Reporting Office
refers to EFTS rather than headcounts, contrary to how it is label ed in the report.
•  The learning outcomes for CLAS 345 have also been updated as a consequence of
this proposal, and those updates wil  be captured in the paper’s supplementary
information of the University website, but there are not any formal processes
currently in place to capture changes to learning outcomes.

HUM-2 - To introduce a new paper, HIST 206 An Introduction to Pacific History, and to
amend the major and minor subject requirements for Pacific Islands Studies and for
Pacific and Global Health, noting that:
•  This paper is intended for introduction in 2024, and the proposal has not been
submitted by the usual annual deadline.
•  The Board has agreed to accept this as a late proposal without the need for
further justification, but wil  expect to see the usual justification for lateness
attached to any proposal submitted outside the annual deadlines next year.
•  This paper wil  not immediately be available for enrolment when 2024 paper
selection opens on 18 September 2023, but it should become available for
enrolment in due course.
•  The Board would have preferred to see notification closer to the start of the
proposal indicating that the Programme has several upcoming paper deletions
planned, which wil  offset the introduction of this new paper.
•  That
wil  fol ow up with the Programme to provide advice and
feedback around learning outcomes.

HUM-3 - To introduce a new paper, HIST 318 Australia since 1788: Boundaries of
Belonging, noting that:
•  This paper is intended for introduction in 2024, and the proposal has not been
submitted by the usual annual deadline.
•  The Board has agreed to accept this as a late proposal without the need for
further justification, but wil  expect to see the usual justification for lateness
attached to any proposal submitted outside the annual deadlines next year.
•  This paper wil  not immediately be available for enrolment when 2024 paper
selection opens on 18 September 2023, but it should become available for
enrolment in due course.
•  The Board would have preferred to see notification closer to the start of the
proposal indicating that the Programme has several upcoming paper deletions
planned, which wil  offset the introduction of this new paper.
•  The Board does not expect that this paper wil  be popular with exchange students
– who tend to prefer papers focussed on Aotearoa and the Pacific Islands – and
advises the Programme against anticipating enrolments from exchange students
when planning for this paper.

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items as outlined in the agenda
School of Performing Arts

HUM-4 - To amend the teaching period and prescription of MUSI 131 Composition,
noting that:
•  The Deputy Vice-Chancelor (Academic) (DVC(A)) has granted executive approval,
on behalf of Senate, for this amendment to be implemented immediately so that it
is in place prior to 2024 paper selection opening.
•  The Board recommended monitoring how students manage the learning
outcomes for this paper in the context of a single semester rather than the full-
year period and adjusting the learning outcomes if necessary.
•
wil  fol ow up with the School regarding how the learning
outcomes might be simplified.

HUM-5 - To amend the teaching period of MUSI 135 Songwriting, noting that:
•  The Deputy Vice-Chancelor (Academic) (DVC(A)) has granted executive approval,
on behalf of Senate, for this amendment to be implemented immediately so that it
is in place prior to 2024 paper selection opening.
•  The Board recommended monitoring how students manage the learning
outcomes for this paper in the context of a single semester rather than the full-
year period and adjusting the learning outcomes if necessary.
•
wil  fol ow up with the School regarding how the learning
outcomes might be simplified.

HUM-6 - To amend the teaching period of MUSI 234 Contemporary Composition,
noting that:
•  The Deputy Vice-Chancelor (Academic) (DVC(A)) has granted executive approval,
on behalf of Senate, for this amendment to be implemented immediately so that it
is in place prior to 2024 paper selection opening.
•  The Board recommended monitoring how students manage the learning
outcomes for this paper in the context of a single semester rather than the full-
year period and adjusting the learning outcomes if necessary.
•
wil  fol ow up with the School regarding how the learning
outcomes might be simplified.

NOTED

that the following Special Topic was approved by the Division of Humanities (23
August 2023):

School of Arts

HUM-7 - To offer CLAS 330 as Special Topic: Experiencing the Environment in Ancient
Greek Poetry

NOTED

that the fol owing proposal has been approved under the expedited approvals
process:

School of Arts

HUM-8 - To amend the prescription of PHPE 301 Research Essay

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items as outlined in the agenda
10.  Annual Programme Reports

The Board discussed the following Annual Programme Reports (APRs) for the 2022 academic year,
noting that feedback will be conveyed separately in manatu addressed to the relevant programme
coordinators and Divisions:

Division of Commerce
•  Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr)

Stil  to be submitted

The Board noted that the following APRs for the 2022 academic year are still to be
submitted in due course:
•  Data Science major subject
•  Agricultural Innovation major subject
•  Global Studies major subject
•  Tourism, Languages and Cultures major subject

11.  Graduating Year Reviews (GYRs)

The Board

RECOMMENDED
that the following Graduating Year Reviews (GYRs) be submitted to the Committee on
University Academic Programmes (CUAP):

Division of Humanities
•  Diploma in Theology (DipTheol), noting that:
o  While enrolments are lower than predicted, all of the papers comprising the
Diploma are drawn from other programmes, so the resource cost to maintain
the Diploma is low.
o  There is a disconnect between enrolments and completions due to the number
of part-time enrolments for the Diploma.
o  The Panel’s recommendation to introduce a new paper is not binding, and the
usual academic approval process would stil  apply for any new papers.

Division of Health Sciences
•  Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc), noting that:
o  This degree appears to be going wel .
o  The Board suggested – as a general comment, not specific to this report – that
normative data on completions relative to enrolments would helpful for
evaluating completion rates and queried rather the Strategy, Analytics and
Reporting Office might be able to provide guidance on this for future reference.

12.  Convener’s Business

The Board noted that the Acting Convener did not have any business to report.

13.  Date of Next Meeting

The Board noted that it will next meet at 2:00 pm on Wednesday 4 October 2023 in the Council
Chamber, First Floor, Clocktower Building.

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Item 9
For approval and noting of
items as outlined in the agenda
14. Karakia Whakamutunga

The Acting Convener closed the hui with a karakia.

15. Members of the Board

Professor Phil Bremer (Convener)
Associate Professor Melanie Beres
Ngaroma Bennett
Mia Heaphy Butts
Professor Tim Cooper
Jason Cushen
Associate Professor Richard Greatbanks
Jennifer Haugh
Professor Karl Lyons
Professor Brendan McCane
Margaret Morgan
Dr Sarah Stein
Professor Lois Surgenor
Dr Julie Timmermans
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Item 10
For noting, approval and recommendation
of approval as outlined in the agenda
Board of Graduate Studies
Committee Secretary: Matt Angel
E-mail: [email address]
Telephone: 03 479 4852
Minutes of a Meeting of the Board of Graduate Studies
7 September 2023
Present:
Professor Phil Bremer (Convener), Professor Richard Blaikie, Professor Tim Cooper, Jason
Cushen, Professor Tony Harland, Professor Zhiyi Huang, Kirsty Lewis, Professor Lisa McNeill,
Dr Sarah Stein, Associate Professor Wayne Stephenson, Professor Gisela Sole, Keegan Wells
In attendance:  Matt Angel, Dr Tosh Stewart, Scott Venning, Dr Julie Weaver
Apology:
Professor David Baxter, Professor Chrys Jaye, Margaret Morgan, Lini Roberts
1.
Karakia Timatanga
The Convener opened the hui with a karakia.
2.
Minutes
The minutes of a meeting of the Board held on 3 August 2023, previously circulated, were confirmed.
3.
Intimations from Senate
The Board noted that the Senate, 30 August 2023, received the minutes of a meeting of the Board
on 3 August 2023, and approved al  recommendations contained therein.
4.
Matters Stil  to be Finalised
The Board noted that the following matters previously considered by the Board were still to be
finalised:
a) Amendments to regulations for master’s degrees to achieve consistency regarding which
papers or courses should be considered when determining an applicant’s GPA for entry into
the programme (April 2023) (June 2023)
For enquiries regarding the follow-up of matters discussed by the Board relating to administrative
processes, amendments to forms, and work being undertaken by other boards, working parties or
offices, please contact Academic Committees and Services ([email address]).
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Item 10
For noting, approval and recommendation
of approval as outlined in the agenda
5.
Graduate Research Committee

GRC Minutes

The Board received the minutes of a meeting of the Graduate Research Committee on 25 July
2023.

Graduate Research School Report

The Board received a report on doctoral candidates for July 2023, noting that:

•  2023 Admissions are tracking similarly to 2022, but examinations and completions are
higher.
•  Over 100 applications are in progress, which is higher than historical numbers, but it is
uncertain how many applications wil  be converted to admissions.
•  Deferrals are wel  down from the previous year, noting that deferral numbers had already
fallen during the pandemic years.
•  The report does not cover years prior to 2022, but there may be some interest in that data.

6.
Limitations of Enrolment

The Board noted the Limitation of Enrolment requests that have been approved by Council for the
2024 academic year.

7.
Academic Approvals Process

The Board received an update from the Dean, Learning and Teaching regarding the consolidated
approvals process, the templates for which are to be renamed as Curriculum Redesign proposals,
and

AGREED

that the Dean should undertake further work to align the prompts in the current
proposal templates to the proposed Curriculum Redesign template.

8.
Consequential Amendments

The Board  noted  the fol owing consequential amendments -  included in previously approved
proposals - which were omitted from the Board's minutes for the meetings concerned:

Food Science

(CUAP notification required)

To delete the Consumer Food Science subject for the Master of Science (MSc) and
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci), as detailed in the proposal labelled SCI-1
on the Board's agenda for 8 June 2023.

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Item 10
For noting, approval and recommendation
of approval as outlined in the agenda
9.
Division of Sciences

The Board

NOTED

that the following Special Topic was approved by the Division of Sciences (21 August
2023):

Science Communication

SCI-1 - To offer SCOM 419 as Special Topic: Key Voices in Science Communication

ENDORSED

a verbal request conveyed by the Secretary to amend the requirements of the
Postgraduate Diploma in Science Communication (PGDipSciComm) and Postgraduate
Certificate in Science Communication (PGCertSciComm), subject to endorsement from
the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Sciences (PVC (Sciences)), noting that:

•  Fol owing the hui, endorsement from the PVC (Sciences) and executive approval
from the DVC(A) were obtained to implement this amendment prior to 2024 paper
selection opening.
•  The new requirements wil  be:

PGDipSciComm: SCOM 419, 432, 433, 434, 439, MART 449*
*With approval, a suitable 400-level paper may be substituted for MART 449.

PGCertSciComm: Three of SCOM 419, 432, 433, 434, 439, MART 449*
*With approval, a suitable 400-level paper may be substituted for MART 449.

10.  Division of Humanities

The Board

RECOMMENDED
that the following proposal from the Division of Humanities (23 August 2023) be
approved:

School of Arts

HUM-1 - To amend the teaching period of CLAS 460, noting that:

•  This amendment does not preclude the possibility of offering this paper
code for the full-year period in future years without the need for further
academic proposals.

NOTED

that the following Special Topic was approved by the Division of Humanities (23
August 2023):

School of Arts

HUM-2 - To offer CLAS 460 as Special Topic: Experiencing the Environment in Ancient
Greek Poetry (Advanced)

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Item 10
For noting, approval and recommendation
of approval as outlined in the agenda
11.  Graduating Year Reviews (GYRs)

The Board

RECOMMENDED
that the following Graduating Year Reviews (GYRs) be submitted to the Committee on
University Academic Programmes (CUAP):

Division of Commerce
•  Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Research Methods (PGDipBusRes), Postgraduate Certificate in Business Research
Methods (PGCertBusRes), noting that:
o  Enrolments continue to track higher than expected.
o  While the Chinese stream of the programme has been disestablished due to
changes in that jurisdiction, the possibility remains that the programme could
be offered on-site in locations outside Aotearoa in future, in addition to
remaining available via Distance Learning.
o  The Board commended the programme and its Director,
, for their
success, which has been built on significant mahi.

Division of Sciences
•  Sport, Exercise and Health subject for BSc(Hons), PGDipSci, and MSc, noting that:
o  It is good to see enrolments reaching expectations.
o  In particular, not having had any withdrawals is a positive sign.

•  Master of Sport Development and Management (MSpDM) and Postgraduate
Diploma in Sport Development and Management (PGDipSpDM), noting that:
o  The Board encourages the Division of Sciences to consider the Panel’s
recommendation that the research project for PGDipSpDM be replaced with
coursework papers or practicum work.

Division of Humanities
•  Master of International Development and Planning (MIDP)

•  Master of Education and Learning (MEdLn), Postgraduate Diploma in Education and
Learning (PGDipEdLn), Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Learning
(PGCertEdLn)

•  Master of Faith-Based Leadership and Management (FBLM), Postgraduate Diploma
in Faith-Based Leadership and Management (PGDipFBLM), noting that:
o  While enrolments are lower than predicted, all of the papers comprising the
degree are drawn from other programmes, so the resource cost to maintain
the degree is low.
o  The Board observed that tailoring curriculum and programme outcomes to the
specifications of a sector organisation does not guarantee that the expected
enrolments wil  eventuate.

•  Early Childhood Education (ECE) endorsement for MTchgLn, noting that:
o  While the Pro-Vice-Chancel or of the Division of Humanities has endorsed this
programme to continue, enrolments are not at the expected level and should
be monitored.
o  The programme seems to be attracting an international cohort rather than a
domestic cohort, contrary to expectations, and reasons for this should be
investigated.

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Item 10
For noting, approval and recommendation
of approval as outlined in the agenda
12.  Annual Programme Reports

The Board noted that the following APRs for the 2022 academic year are still to be submitted in
due course:

•  Master of Arts (Coursework)
•  Master of Advanced Nursing Practice

13.  General Business

The Board noted that officers from the Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) have been
hearing a number of students expressing reluctance to remain at the University for postgraduate
study due to concerns around staffing and programme restructuring arising from the University’s
efforts to address its financial situation. While these concerns are only anecdotal, the Board
encouraged staff to reassure students regarding the viability of postgraduate programmes.
Furthermore, the Board noted that evidence suggests that postgraduate students continue to
report positive experiences at the University.
  14.  Convener’s Business

The Board noted that the Convener did not have any business to report.

15.  Date of Next Meeting

The Board noted that it will next meet at 2:00 pm on Thursday 5 October 2023 in the Council
Chamber, First Floor, Clocktower Building.

16.  Karakia Whakamutunga

The Convener closed the hui with a karakia.

17.  Members of the Board

Professor Phil Bremer (Convener)
Professor David Baxter
Professor Richard Blaikie
Professor Tim Cooper
Jason Cushen
Professor Tony Harland
Professor Zhiyi Huang
Professor Chrys Jaye
Kirsty Lewis
Professor Lisa McNeill
Margaret Morgan
Lini Roberts
Professor Gisela Sole
Dr Sarah Stein
Associate Professor Wayne Stephenson
Keegan Wells
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