NTEU meets at Monash over David Robinson's resignation
Staff and students, concerned at the recent events surrounding the resignation of Vice Chancellor David Robinson, met today at Monash, Clayton Campus. The meeting was given an update on the situation and took the opportunity to raise a wide range of concerns.NTEU National President, Dr. Carolyn Allport, addressed the
meeting. After a wide ranging discussion, the following motion was
passed unanimously:
This meeting of NTEU Monash members
expresses its grave concern at the impact of the
revelations surrounding the departure of the
former Vice-Chancellor on the good name and
reputation of the University and the
consequent impact on staff and students –
current and prospective.
NTEU Monash Branch seeks a report from
Council on the problems arising from the
previous selection process and seeks
negotiated improved selection processes, with
increased staff and student representation.
Staff call on the University to focus on
teaching and research excellence as the basis
for Monash rebuilding its international
reputation. This will allow Monash to take the
opportunity to review the future directions of
the University.
Staff seek commitments from the University
on administrative and governance transparency
and meaningful consultation with staff and the
wider university community.
Staff call on the University to strengthen their
advocacy of public education in the Australian
higher education sector.
Staff call on the State Government to increase
staff and student participation on University
Councils so as to ensure both representative
and effective governance of universities and
also that issues of academic integrity remain
paramount.
MOVED:Andrew DixonSECONDED:Val
Campbell
This motion was endorsed UNANIMOUSLY.
In concluding, Dale Halstead thanked those staff and students who
had given feedback to the Chancellor and who had contacted the
media and written letters to the newspapers. These actions were
successful in emphasising the crucial nature of these issues to the
academic standing of the University.