2010 ASEARC Committee Meeting

Held at the University of Western Sydney, Parramatta, 26 February 2010.

The meeting discussed =>

• Introduction, covering –
  • project setup
  • withdrawal of University of New England
  • the evolving focus of the project.
• Role of Steering Committee, including –
  • directing the project
  • the future past the current project
  • extending to other institutions
  • managing budget
  • other opportunities such as extending to Masters level courses, and data mining at University of Western Sydney.
     
• Progress on activities, including –
  • 3rd year of running 2 subjects
  • Applied Bayesian and TQM to be newly delivered in the spring session this year
  • redesign of other 3rd year subjects which will be part of the project
  • development of honours subjects for delivery next year
  • expanding research capability including successful conferences and a new research coordinator
  • increased consultancy profile with appointment of the new Director of Statistical Consulting Service and development of consultancy subjects
  • resolution of sound and perception problems with the Access Grid Room.
     
• Logistical issues, including –
  • access to eLearning from non-UOW sites,
  • document sharing,
  • use and coordination of the access grid room,
  • issuing of course notes from UOW bookshop,
  • management and resolution of issues across the different universities.
     
• Budget, including –
  • reallocation based on withdrawal of University of New England,
  • attracting new partners,
  • opportunities offered by improved technology,
  • progress against current budget.
     
• Future direction, including –
  • move towards diversity
  • adding a sunset clause.

Participants included Chairperson Graham Williams (UOW), David Steel (UOW), John O’Connor (UoN), Simeon Simoff (UWS), and Steve Hurley (UOW).