Annual Report - Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology
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Letter to Minister 3
Vice-Chancellor’s Overview 4
University establishment 11
Objectives, functions, powers and duties of the University 12
Members of Swinburne Council 14
Senior offices and their areas of responsibility 15
University organisation chart 16
Statistical Snapshot – Swinburne 2002 17
Nature and range of services provided 19
Operational objectives for 2002 and performance against objectives 21
The Entrepreneurial University 22
The Research Intensive University 25
Internationalisation 31
Flexible Learning and Teaching 36
The Intersectoral Advantage 41
Recognition 43
Human Resources 48
Accountability 50
Public Sector Management and Employment Act (1998) 50
Freedom of Information Act 1982 50
Building Act 1993 51
Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 52
National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers
of Education and Training to Overseas Students 52
Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 52
Statement on Ombudsman investigations 52
Statement on the Auditor General’s report on the operations of University
Subsidiary Entities and Joint Ventures 52
Risk management 53
Statement on National Competition Policy 54
Statement on fraud control 54
Additional information available on request 54
Financial summaries and statements 2002 55
Index 59
Financial and Auditor-Generals Report 63
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Annual Report 2002