Outside Studies Program Committee

Responsibilities

Extract from Outside Studies Scheme Policy

From Enterprise Agreement

C7.1 [Purpose of scheme] In line with its strategic plan, the University is committed to providing staff with opportunities to carry out sustained scholarly activity or gain professional experience outside the University, in order to maintain and enhance the quality of its teaching and research, and the international profile of the University.

Policy

1.2 The ultimate authority for the administration of the Outside Studies Program lies with the Executive Dean/Portfolio Head, who may delegate authority for aspects of the program to a committee, or other staff member(s).

2.1 Each Faculty/Portfolio will

2.1.1 determine the process for considering and approving OSP applications;

2.4 The Executive Dean/Portfolio Head (or approving body) will

2.4.1 consider applications in accordance with C7.1 and the procedures established under 2.1.1; and

2.4.2 where an application is not approved, provide written reasons for the non-approval to the staff member concerned.

The College of Business, Government and Law has determined the following authorities and process:

Applications will be forwarded to the College OSP committee which will meet annually or as required.
The College OSP committee will make recommendations to the Vice-President and Executive Dean (VP&ED), for approval.
The Committee will comprise the Dean (People and Resources) (chair) and Dean (Research), and other members co-opted annually by the VP&ED.

Composition	Membership
Dean (People and Resources), College of Business, Government & Law (ex-officio) (Chair)	Asscoiate Professor Vipul Pare
Dean (Research) (ex-officio)	Professor Adela McMurray
Other members co-opted annually by the Chair	tba