2007 Annual report (PDF 8.1 Mb) - University of Melbourne

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Performance Against
2007 Targets
Implement the recommendations of the Curriculum Commission Report on transition to the
Melbourne Model
The University endorsed the structure and content of the six New Generation undergraduate degrees and new professional
graduate courses, as well as undertaking comprehensive planning to maintain quality for continuing students. Processes
to facilitate admission and accessible pathways into the New Generation degrees were confirmed. The structure and
requirements of breadth components were confirmed; eleven University-wide breadth subjects are being offered in 2008.
Make the necessary administrative reforms so that the Melbourne Model can be implemented in 2008
The Melbourne Student Services Model (MSSM) has been designed to improve the Melbourne Experience. By the start of
the 2008 academic year, one-stop-shop student centres were created for each New Generation undergraduate degree and for
the faculties which have become graduate schools. All students will have access to consistent, seamless services and advice
through these centres.
Structural changes necessary to support the Melbourne Model were made, including:
> the appointment of a Provost as the University’s senior academic officer, with responsibility for managing and monitoring
changes in the policies and practices that affect the academic life of the University as a whole, as well as for ensuring
effective student support services; and
> staff transfers to support the MSSM.
Ensure access for the best and brightest students regardless of financial disadvantage
The University’s largest ever scholarship scheme was launched – more than $100 million will be spent over three years from
2008, covering undergraduate, graduate and RHD students. The Access Melbourne program was extended to graduate
studies and the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program for high-achieving secondary school students was established. The
Disability Action Plan 2008-11 was endorsed. The University attained its target to recruit 30 Indigenous students in 2007. In
addition the University undertook negotiations that resulted in the Commonwealth extending Youth Allowance and Austudy
eligibility to a number of professional graduate degrees.
“the university of melbourne’s excellence
in teaching was recognised for a third
consecutive year in 2007 with the award of
over $8 million under the commonwealth
government’s learning and teaching
performance fund.”
Professor Peter McPhee
Provost
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