Faculty of Business 

FACULTY GOVERNANCE AND STRUCTURE

1. FACULTY

1.1 MEMBERSHIP

The membership of the Faculty is as prescribed in Clause 4 of Statute 8, which reads as follows:

'4.(1) Each faculty comprises:

(a) the academic staff in all schools, centres and institutes funded by the faculty;

(b) as many academic staff from other schools, centres and institutes which teach in the faculty's courses as the Academic Board determines;

(c) members in any other categories which the Academic Board approves; and

(d) any other persons whom the members in paragraphs (a) to (c) appoint for specific periods.

(2) The following are ex-officio members of all faculties but are not counted for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present at a meeting—

the Chancellor;

the Pro-Chancellor;

the Vice-Chancellor and all other members of the Executive;

the Chair of the Academic Board; and

any other officers of the University as determined by the Academic Board.

(3) A faculty is properly constituted even if any of the members required by its constitution to be elected or nominated have not as yet been elected or nominated.'

and comprises:

(a) the Dean;

(b) the Sub-Dean/Academic Student Adviser;

(c) the Faculty Manager;

(d) the Faculty Administrative Officer;

(e) the Instructional Designer;

(f) the Director, Executive Programs;

(g) all academic staff, as defined in Clause 1 of Statute 8, in all schools, centres and institutes funded by the Faculty, who hold full-time or 50 per cent or greater fractional appointments;

(h) one member elected for a period of two years by and from the administrative, technical and secretarial staff who hold full-time or 50 per cent or greater fractional appointments;

(i) the President of the Economics and Commerce Students Society or nominee;

(j) one postgraduate research student and one postgraduate coursework student to be appointed annually by and from the Graduate Management Association; and

(k) a maximum of ten persons as may be co-opted by the foregoing members from time to time, each to be co-opted for a period not exceeding two years and with the possibility of being co-opted again at the end of a period of office.

(2) When co-opting, the Faculty will consider reasonable representation and inclusivity.

1.2 POWERS

(1) The powers of the Faculty are set out in Clause 6 of Statute 8 which reads as follows:

'6.(1) A faculty, subject to the Statutes and regulations and to resolutions of the Senate, and within the constraints of University policies, has power to determine the administration of courses under its governance.'

(2) In accordance with Clause 6(2) of Statute 8, the Faculty may—

(a) advise the Dean, as appropriate, on all policy issues relating to the Faculty's resources;

(b) make recommendations to the Academic Board, through the Dean, as appropriate, on any matter related to research or the teaching of its courses; and

(c) advise other university bodies or officers, through the Dean, as appropriate, on any matter referred to it for consideration.

(3) Clause 9 of Statute 8 states that with the approval of the Academic Board, a faculty may delegate any of its powers to the Dean, the heads of school or committees of the faculty.

1.3 MEETINGS

(1) Meetings are held in accordance with Clause 7 of Statute 8 which reads as follows:

'7.(1) Meetings of a faculty are held—

(a) at least once in each academic year;

(b) within ten working days of the service on its dean, of a requisition signed by at least six members of the faculty and containing a statement of the matters to be discussed; and

(c) whenever its dean sees fit.

(2) The dean must ensure that, as far as is practicable, all members receive the agenda for a meeting of the faculty at least three working days before the meeting.

(3) The meetings of the faculty are chaired by the dean but in the absence of the dean, the members present determine which one of them will take the chair.

(4) All questions which are before a faculty are decided by a majority of the members present and voting unless the faculty determines otherwise in its governance document.

(5) The chair of the meeting has an ordinary vote and a casting vote.

(6) Subject to the Statutes and regulations and to resolutions of the Senate, a faculty has the power to regulate its own procedures but if a dispute arises, the standing orders of the Senate apply.'

(2) Meetings of the Faculty are held at least four times in each academic year.

(3) Where a special meeting is requested in accordance with Clause 7(1)(b) of Statute 8, it must be convened within ten working days of the request being received.

1.4 QUORUM

(1) One-third of the membership of Faculty or 25 members, whichever is the lesser, constitutes a quorum.

(2) If a quorum is not present at a meeting of the Faculty, matters remaining on the agenda are dealt with by Faculty Board.

1.5 NOTICE OF MEETINGS

Notice of meetings is prescribed in Clause 7(2) of Statute 8, which reads as follows:

'2.(1) The dean must ensure that, as far as practicable, all members receive the agenda for a meeting of the faculty at least three working days before the meeting.'

2. FACULTY OFFICERS

2.1 DEAN

The role of the Dean (formerly known as the Executive Dean) is as prescribed by Senate Resolution 102(ii)/93 which states:

'that the . . . Deans have:

(a) a Faculty executive role such that they will be bound by Faculty resolutions that cover research, teaching, academic structures and academic processes;

(b) delegated authority from the Vice-Chancellor to manage University resources and to implement Faculty plans, University policies and priorities.'

2.1.1 Reporting Procedures

By Senate Resolution 102(iii)/93:

'the . . . Deans [are] required to report biennially to the Senate through the Academic Council, on the Faculty's achievements against the Faculty plan and . . . that these reports [must] be presented to the Faculty whose comments will be transmitted to Academic Council at the same time as the . . . Dean's report.'

2.2 DEPUTY DEAN

Clause 11 of Statute 8 states that:

'the Vice-Chancellor, after taking appropriate advice, appoints for a specified period a deputy for each Dean who performs the duties of the dean during the dean's absence.'

2.3 DEPUTY DEAN (OPERATIONS)

The Deputy Dean (Operations) has delegated authority to deal with operational matters relating to teaching and learning programs, research activity and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) manage the quality and ongoing development of all teaching and learning programmes offered by the School at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;

(b) manage all academic processes relating to teaching programmes and for the co-ordination and integration of research initiatives;

(c) advise the Dean regarding the optimal allocation of resources to ensure the effective operation of the School;

(d) allocate resources across programmes and balancing of academic workloads as reflected in the workload model, including final decision making on teaching allocations, if required; and

(e) implement Human Resources policies and procedures relating to academic staff, including the administration of Professional Development Reviews and the selection and recruitment of academic staff.'

2.4 ASSOCIATE DEANS

Clause 12 of Statute 8 states that:

'(12) with the approval of the Academic Board, through its chair, the dean may delegate any of the duties and responsibilities of the office to other officers or members of the Faculty for a specified period.'

2.4.1 ASSOCIATE DEAN (RESEARCH AND RESEARCH TRAINING)

The Associate Dean (Research and Research Training) has delegated authority to deal with research and research training matters, and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) engage in strategic planning and policy formulation in relation to building the School's research capacity and performance;

(b) monitor research and research training activity and performance within the School;

(c) manage the implementation of policies and practices designed to improve research capacity and performance within the School;

(d) oversee the arrangements for the supervision and training of higher degree by research students; and

(e) provide regular advice to the Dean and Faculty about issues relating to research in the Faculty.

2.4.2 ASSOCIATE DEAN (TEACHING AND LEARNING)

The Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) has delegated authority to deal with teaching and learning matters, and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) engage in strategic planning and policy formulation in relation to building the School's research capacity and performance;

(b) monitor teaching and develop strategies and processes to improve teaching performance within the Faculty;

(c) provide regular advice to the Dean and Faculty about issues relating to teaching and learning in the Faculty; and

(d) foster activities designed to promote increased awareness of the Faculty's achievements in teaching within the scholarly and business communities, both nationally and internationally.

2.4.3 ASSOCIATE DEAN (INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS)

The Associate Dean (International Relations) assists the Dean in the development and implementation of strategies, policies and priorities relating to the Business School's international reputation and influence, and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) develop a strategic perspective on the School's international activities which contributes to the School's objectives of enhancing its international reputation and growing its international student base;

(b) maintain effective relationships with offshore partners;

(c) advise the Dean on the optimal allocation of resources to support international activity and performance; and

(d) co-ordinate relationships with international universities and business schools of interest, including exchange and executive programmes.

2.5 DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

The Director of Undergraduate Programs provides leadership and co-ordination in relation to the undergraduate teaching programmes and the enhancement of the undergraduate student experience, and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) co-ordinate the timetabling and allocation of teaching resources across all undergraduate courses;

(b) oversee the content and quality of the Faculty's offshore undergraduate programmes;

(c) oversee relevant University and Faculty policies in relation to examinations, prizes, scholarships and the Undergraduate Board of Examiners; and

(d) oversee all academic assessment, appeals and student grievance processes for undergraduate students.

2.6 DIRECTOR OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

The Director of Postgraduate Programs provides leadership and co-ordination in relation to the postgraduate teaching programmes and the enhancement of the postgraduate student experience, and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) develop a co-ordinated suite of quality postgraduate coursework programmes;

(b) co-ordinate the timetabling and allocation of teaching resources across all postgraduate courses;

(c) oversee relevant University and Faculty policies in relation to examinations, prizes, scholarships and the Postgraduate Board of Examiners; and

(d) oversee the academic assessment, appeals and student grievance processes.

2.7 DIRECTOR OF DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

The key responsibilities of this position are equivalent to those of a School Graduate Research Co-ordinator

(http://www.postgraduate.uwa.edu.au/policies/good_practice/6_coordinators) and include:

(a) co-ordination of the selection and orientation of PhD, Doctor of Business Administration, Master of Commerce (Research) and Master of Business Research students across the Faculty; and

(b) provision of advice, counselling and support to doctoral and masters by research students.

2.8 SUB-DEAN/ACADEMIC STUDENT ADVISER

The Sub-Dean/Academic Student Adviser provides advice and counselling to students, undertaking the formal processes related to admissions, student progress and examinations, and advice on student related policy, and, in particular, has the following major responsibilities:

(a) contribution to the revision or formulation of Faculty policy and rules;

(b) review and application of policy in student disciplinary matters;

(c) monitoring the performance of students admitted under articulation arrangements in order to revise and maintain these arrangements;

(d) development of assessment frameworks for new classes of applicant and applicants from new sources;

(e) representation of the Faculty on central policy committees, as well as regular involvement in formulation of University policy, participation in working parties and other University committees;

(f) provision of course and careers advice to students and prospective students, assessment and revision of student study plans, based on their needs and aspirations;

(g) liaison with other sections of the University regarding policy, regulation and disciplinary matters;

(h) liaison with professional bodies regarding course design; and

(i) liaison with external parties to articulation agreements, regarding the ongoing operation of these agreements.

2.9 FACULTY MANAGER

The Faculty Manager has delegated responsibility for the overall administration of the Faculty including, in particular, has the following major responsibilities to—

(a) assist the Dean in the execution of his/her duties;

(b) ensure that there is an effective interface between the Faculty and the central administration and committee system;

(c) manage the Faculty annual budget and reporting process;

(d) oversee the deployment of professional resources to support academic, student and general administration;

(e) oversee the administration of all Human Resources policies and procedures, particularly in relation to professional staff;

(f) oversee the management of all physical resources of the Faculty; and

(g) ensure effective compliance with statutory requirements and other legal imperatives of University governance.

2.10 FACULTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The Faculty Administrative Officer has delegated responsibility to administer the Faculty's academic programmes including:

(a) ensuring Faculty compliance with, and providing advice as necessary on, external legislation, University legislation, policy and procedures and Faculty legislation, policies and procedures in academic administration;

(b) co-ordinating the regular updating of course rules;

(c) co-ordinating the regular updating of information on courses, units and fees as necessary;

(d) preparing detailed agendas and minutes for Faculty committees and forwarding minutes and other documentation to Academic Council/Legislative Committee in accordance with the written requirements of those bodies; and

(e) administering prizes and scholarships offered by the Faculty.

3. FACULTY BOARD

3.1 POWERS

(1) By R104/93 the Senate resolved—

'(a) that faculties have faculty boards which shall be responsible to the Faculty for the conduct of all Faculty business (except constituting the Faculty Board);

(b) that resolutions of the Faculty Board that relate to research, teaching, academic structures and academic processes, be binding on the Dean, and that the Faculty Board be advisory to the Dean on resource matters;

(c) that the composition of the Faculty Board be determined by Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty to Academic Council.'

(2) The Faculty Board has the power to establish standing and/or ad hoc committees as required by Faculty.

3.2 MEMBERSHIP

(1) The Faculty Board comprises:

(a) the Dean;

(b) the Deputy Dean;

(c) the Deputy Dean (Operations);

(d) the Associate Dean (Research and Research Training);

(e) the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning);

(f) the Associate Dean (International Relations);

(g) the Director of Undergraduate Programs;

(h) the Director of Postgraduate Programs;

(i) the Director of Doctoral Programs;

(j) the Faculty Manager;

(k) the Sub-Dean/Academic Student Adviser;

(l) the Faculty Administrative Officer;

(m) the President of the Economics and Commerce Students Society or nominee;

(n) one postgraduate research student and one postgraduate coursework student nominated annually by the Graduate Management Association;

(o) a general staff representative who holds a full-time or 50 per cent or greater fractional appointment, elected by and from the administrative and technical staff;

(p) twelve members of the academic staff, elected by the Faculty; and

(q) a maximum of two co-opted members.

(2) When co-opting, the Faculty Board will give due consideration to Senate Resolution 19/91, Academic Board Resolution 28/90 and Academic Council Resolution 215/92 in relation to gender balance and the participation of women in decision making bodies, and expertise.

3.3 ELECTIONS OF FACULTY MEMBERS TO FACULTY BOARD

(1) Elections of Faculty members are conducted by secret ballot to be completed before the first meeting of the Faculty in any year.

(2) Members of Faculty on approved leave from the University are eligible to vote in elections.

(3) Nominations for all elected positions are called at least two weeks before the date scheduled for the secret ballot.

(4) If no candidate has nominated for any elected position by the time nominations close, nominations for that position may be called at the first Faculty meeting of the year and be filled by means of voting at that meeting.

(5) The method of election is by preferential voting.

(6) The Faculty Administrative Officer is the Returning Officer for all elections and is responsible for calling nominations, preparing the ballot papers and conducting the ballot.

(7) The Returning Officer must publish the result of a secret ballot no later than seven days after the ballot.

3.4 TERMS OF OFFICE

(1) At the first election of the members of the Faculty Board after the ratification of the Governance document, half will be elected for a period of three years and the balance elected for a period of two years. At all subsequent elections, members are elected for a period of two years.

(2) Any elected member of the Faculty Board on the expiry of their term of office is eligible for re-election to the Faculty Board.

(3) Members co-opted under 3.2(1)(q) are co-opted for a period not exceeding one year.

(4) Any co-opted member of the Faculty Board on the expiry of their term of office is eligible for further co-option to the Faculty Board.

3.5 VACANCIES

A vacancy for an elected position is filled as quickly as possible by secret ballot and the term of the office of the elected person is the remaining balance of the term of office of the board member.

3.6 MEETINGS

(1) There are at least six meetings scheduled in each academic year.

(2) A meeting may be cancelled if there is insufficient business to be transacted.

(3) Meetings are also held—

(a) within ten working days of the service on its Dean of a requisition signed by at least three members of the board and containing a statement of the matters to be discussed; and

(b) whenever the Dean sees fit.

(4) Where a special meeting is requested in terms of (1)(b) it must be convened within ten working days of the request being received.

(5) The agenda for a meeting is made available to members, as far as practicable, at least three full working days before the meeting date.

(6) The Dean or, in the Dean's absence, the Deputy Dean chairs meetings of the Faculty Board, and if both the Dean and Deputy Dean are absent, the members present elect a chair for that meeting.

(7) Any item for which there is not a two-thirds majority vote will be referred to the next scheduled meeting of the Faculty or to a special meeting of the Faculty convened for the purpose.

(8) The Chair of the Faculty Board has an ordinary vote and may exercise a casting vote.

(9) The Faculty Board has the power to adjourn a meeting of the Faculty Board for such a period as the meeting determines.

(10) Subject to the Statutes and regulations and to resolutions of the Senate, the Faculty Board has the power to regulate its own procedures, but where a dispute arises, the standing orders of the Senate will apply.

(11) Debate on any substantive motion before the Faculty Board may be superseded by six members of the Board voting in favour of a secondary motion that the question be referred for determination to a meeting of the Faculty.

(12) A meeting of the Faculty Board must not transact any business introduced without due notice unless the meeting has passed a prior procedural motion permitting the said item to be determined by that meeting of the Faculty Board.

(13) Minutes are kept of all business transacted by a meeting of the Faculty Board and a copy is made available to each member of the Faculty, and as far as practicable, not later than ten working days after the date of the meeting.

3.7 QUORUM

(1) Any ten members of the Faculty Board constitutes a quorum.

(2) Business transacted by the Faculty Board without a quorum present may, at the Chair's discretion, subsequently be circularised to members for resolution.

(3) Any item not circularised will be included in the agenda for the next meeting of the Faculty Board or the Faculty.

3.8 SAFEGUARDS

(1) Agendas and minutes are circulated to all members of the Faculty at the same time as to the Faculty Board.¹

(2) Any Faculty member may attend a meeting of the Faculty Board as an observer.

(3) Faculty members may make a submission to the Faculty Board, in writing or in person, on any matter listed in the agenda, provided that notice is given to the Faculty Administrative Officer prior to the meeting.

¹ An email to members advising the Web address will suffice.

4. UWA BUSINESS SCHOOL BOARD

4.1 FUNCTIONS

The role of the UWA Business School Board is to assist the Faculty to achieve its strategic objectives by:

(a) recommending, for the Vice-Chancellor's consideration and approval, appointments to the Board;

(b) nominating two members to sit on the selection committee that appoints the Dean;

(c) taking on the role of Directors of the UWA Business School Foundation with a principal role to oversee the use and distribution of funds held by the Foundation for the benefit of the UWA Business School in accordance with the rules established for the Foundation;

(d) nominating the chair of, and liaising with, the UWA Business School Fundraising Committee to ensure fundraising is consistent with overall Business School Strategy; 

(e) taking an active role in attracting to the UWA Business School high profile academics and business people (either on a full time or part-time basis);

(f) taking an active role in representing and promoting the UWA Business School within the University, the broader WA industry, Australia and overseas;

(g) taking an active role in attracting new scholarships and promoting strategic use of UWA Business School scholarships;

(h) facilitating the development of the UWA Business School Strategy, in conjunction with the Dean and the school executive team;

(i) facilitating the successful implementation of the UWA Business School Strategy; and

(j) facilitating active and open communication with the Vice-Chancellor and the University's Senate.

4.2 MEMBERSHIP

(1) The UWA Business School Board comprises:

(a) the Dean;

(b) the Deputy Dean;

(c) the Deputy Dean (Operations); and

(d) a minimum of six and up to ten persons actively engaged in industries/professions/community/government activities relevant to the work of the Faculty appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Dean and the Chair.

(2) The Chair is elected annually by and from the external members of the Board.

4.3 MEETINGS

Meetings are held at least twice per year.

5. PLANNING, BUDGET AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE

5.1 FUNCTIONS

The role of the committee is to advise the Dean, and as appropriate the Faculty, on the Faculty budget in line with the strategic and academic plans for the Faculty.

5.2 MEMBERSHIP

The committee comprises:

(a) the Dean as Chair;

(b) the Deputy Dean;

(c) the Deputy Dean (Operations);

(d) the Faculty Manager;

(e) the Finance Manager;

(f) four members of the Faculty appointed by the Faculty Board on the nomination of the Dean chosen to reflect their experience and expertise in Faculty resourcing issues; and

(g) four members elected by and from the Faculty.

5.3 TERMS OF OFFICE

Appointments are for two years, with casual vacancies being filled by the board on the recommendation of the Dean.

5.4 MEETINGS

The Dean convenes meetings of the committee as necessary.

6. TEACHING AND LEARNING COMMITTEE

6.1 FUNCTIONS

The role of the committee is to:

(a) advise the Dean and the Faculty on—

(i) matters relating to curriculum design and delivery;

(ii) quality assurance issues in relation to teaching including transnational courses;

(iii) resourcing issues relating to teaching and teaching methods;

(iv) means of encouraging and rewarding high quality teaching and learning; and

(v) other matters of teaching and learning significance referred to them by the Faculty; and

(b) provide advice to the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) on matters of teaching and learning significance referred to the Faculty by the University's Teaching and Learning Committee.

6.2 MEMBERSHIP   

The committee comprises:

(a) the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) as Chair;

(b) the Director of Undergraduate Programs;

(c) the Director of Postgraduate Programs;

(d) the Sub Dean/Academic Student Adviser;

(e) the Instructional Designer;

(f) the Master of Business Administration Program Director;

(g) one postgraduate student appointed annually by and from the Graduate Management Association;

(h) the President of the Economics and Commerce Students Society or nominee;

(i) three academic staff members elected by and from the Faculty; and

(j) three academic staff appointed by the Faculty Board on the nomination of the Dean to reflect the balance of staff positions and teaching disciplines.

6.3 TERM OF OFFICE

Appointments are for two years, with casual vacancies being filled by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Dean.

6.4 MEETINGS

The Chair convenes meetings of the committee at appropriate times.

6.5 REPORTING

The Committee must report to the Faculty at least annually.

7. RESEARCH COMMITTEE

7.1 FUNCTIONS

The role of the committee is to advise the Dean and the Faculty on—

(a) matters relating to research, new developments in the disciplines and research links with industry, government and other agencies of the University;

(b) the research elements in the Faculty strategic plan and operational priorities in research;

(c) factors affecting the performance of the Faculty in respect of research and research training; and

(d) the allocation of resources to support research and research training.

7.2 MEMBERSHIP   

The committee comprises:

(a) the Associate Dean (Research and Research Training) as Chair;

(b) the Director of Doctoral Programs;

(c) three academic staff members elected by and from the Faculty;

(d) three members of the Faculty appointed by the Faculty Board on the nomination of the Dean to reflect the balance of staff positions and research disciplines;

(e) one research staff member elected by the Faculty on the nomination of discipline groups within the faculty;

(f) one Early Career Researcher elected by the Faculty; and

(g) one postgraduate research student representative nominated by the members described in (a) to (f) above.

7.3 TERM OF OFFICE

The terms of office for appointed and elected members is two years, with casual vacancies being filled by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Dean.

7.4 MEETINGS

The Chair convenes meetings as necessary.

7.5 REPORTING

The Committee must report to the Faculty at least annually.

8. INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE

8.1 FUNCTIONS

The role of the committee is to advise the Dean and the Faculty on:

(a) development of the Faculty's internationalisation strategy;

(b) implementation of University and Faculty internationalisation strategy and plans;

(c) development of relationships with international universities and business schools of interest, exchange programmes and international linkages;

(d) matters relating to establishment, delivery and marketing of transnational courses; and

(e) other issues referred by the Dean.

8.2 MEMBERSHIP   

The committee comprises:

(a) the Associate Dean (International Relations) as Chair;

(b) the Faculty Manager;

(c) the Director, International Programs (UWA) or nominee;

(d) the Director, Executive Programs;

(e) the Faculty Marketing Manager; and

(f) five members of the Faculty appointed by the Faculty Board on the nomination of the Dean to reflect the balance of staff positions.

8.3 TERM OF OFFICE

Appointments are for two years, with casual vacancies being filled by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Dean.

8.4 MEETINGS

The Chair convenes meetings as necessary.

8.5 REPORTING

The Committee must report to the Faculty at least annually.

9. BOARD OF STUDIES

9.1 BOARD OF HIGHER DEGREES BY RESEARCH

9.1.1 Functions

The role of the Board of Higher Degrees by Research is to—

(a) advise and make recommendations to the Faculty and/or other University bodies or officers, as appropriate, on matters relating to postgraduate research, research training and supervision within the Faculty, including policy matters relating to the establishment and administration of postgraduate scholarships;

(b) on the recommendations of the Director of Doctoral Programs, deal with all matters relating to the admission, enrolment, supervision, conditions for candidature, and examination of candidates for higher degree courses, namely the Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Business Administration, Master of Business Research and Master of Commerce by Research;

(c) monitor and report on the School's performance against OPP targets on research training such as completion times, quality of supervision and skills acquisition of candidates in them;

(d) advise the Associate Dean (Research and Research Training) on the appropriate ranking of applicants for research scholarships; and

(e) provide advice and support to the Associate Dean (Research and Research Training) and Director of Doctoral Programs in fostering the welfare of postgraduate research students.

9.1.2 Memberships

The Board of Higher Degrees by Research comprises:

(a) the Associate Dean, (Research and Research Training) as Chair;

(b) the Chair of the Board of the Graduate Research School or nominee;

(c) the Director of Doctoral Programs;

(d) four members elected by and from the Faculty, reflecting major discipline groupings; and

(e) up to two co-opted members if required for balance or specific expertise.

9.2 BOARD OF POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK STUDIES

9.2.1 Functions

(1) The role of the Board of Postgraduate Coursework Studies is to advise the Dean and the Faculty on matters relating to admission and management of postgraduate coursework students in the Faculty, including:

(a) admission standards;

(b) admission procedures;

(c) fee structures;

(d) course structures and proposals for new courses; and

(e) students' progression through courses and graduation rates.

(2) The Chair has the delegated authority of the Dean to admit postgraduate coursework students, and to approve changes to students' study plans, on the recommendation of course co-ordinators in relation to postgraduate coursework courses administered by the Faculty.

9.2.2 Membership

The committee comprises:

(a) the Director (Postgraduate Programmes) as Chair;

(b) the Postgraduate Coursework Co-ordinators;

(c) the Master of Business Administration Programme Director;

(d) the Faculty Administrative Officer; and

(e) the Sub-Dean/Academic Student Adviser.

9.2.3 Meetings

The Chair convenes meetings as necessary.

9.3 BOARD OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

9.3.1 Functions

The role of the Board of Undergraduate Studies is to advise the Dean and the Faculty on matters relating to admission and management of undergraduate students in the Faculty, including:

(a) admission standards;

(b) fee structures;

(c) course structures and proposals for new courses;

(d) students' graduation rates; and

(e) other matters pertaining to the undergraduate studies in the Faculty.

9.3.2 Membership

The board comprises:

(a) the Director of Undergraduate Programs (as Chair);

(b) co-ordinators of majors, honours co-ordinators, or chairs of the discipline groups in the Faculty as appropriate;

(c) the Sub-Dean/Academic Student Adviser;

(d) the First Year Co-ordinator; and

(e) the Faculty Administrative Officer.

9.3.3 Meetings

The Chair convenes meetings as necessary.

10. BOARD OF EXAMINERS

10.1 FUNCTIONS

The Board of Examiners makes all decisions on examination results and reports them to the Registrar. The board also has powers delegated by the Faculty to make decisions on admission to honours, award of honours, student progress and sanctions, and prizes in accordance with the Faculty policy.

10.2 MEMBERSHIP   

The board comprises:

(a) the Dean or nominee as Chair;

(b) the Sub-Dean/Academic Student Adviser;

(c) the Faculty Administrative Officer;

(d) the Director of Undergraduate Programs and/or the Director of Postgraduate Programs (as appropriate); and

(e) any other such members as required by the Chair.

11. FACULTY APPEALS COMMITTEE

In accordance with the University's regulations governing the Appeals Process in the Case Where There is Dissatisfaction with an Assessment Result and/or Progress Status available at http://www.secretariat.uwa.edu.au/home/policies/appeals/, the Faculty will constitute a Faculty Appeals Committee as necessary.