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On 23 March 1995 the Electron Microscopes Management Committee determined that the Biomedical Electron Microscope Unit and the Physical Sciences Electron Microscope Unit would be administratively combined under one director to form a single Electron Microscope Unit. Dr M. R. Dickson was appointed as Director and he reported to the dean of the Faculty of Applied Science (files 932086 and 932111). Due to the changes resulting from the UNSW 2000 process, on 20 December 1996 the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & International) noted that the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering would become the managing dean for the unit effective from 1 February 1997 (file 932111). Although administratively combined, initially the two different sections of the unit remained physically separate, but in September/October 1997 these were merged together in a single location in the Sciences precinct (files 932086 and 932111). At the 14 November 1997 meeting of the Electron Microscope Management Committee, it was determined that the dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology would now act as the managing dean for the unit (file 932086). On 18 Jun, 2001 Council resolved to disestablish the Faculty of Science & Technology and create a new single model Faculty of Science effective from 1 July, 2001 (resolution CL001/49) and so the dean of the Faculty of Science became the unit's managing dean from this date. On 1 January 2007 the new Analytical Centre was officially opened and the Electron Microscope Unit became a part of this new Centre (http://www.newspaper.unsw.edu.au/archive/07_02_19/text/stories/story2.htm - accessed 3 August 2009). In 2009 the director of the Unit was Professor Paul Munroe. Controlling Organisation: UNSW - c. 23/03/1995-

The Centre for Groundwater Management and Hydrogeology was created within the faculties of Applied Science and Engineering at the 4 March 1987 meeting of the Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Committee. The Centre was officially launched on 29 June 1987. The main aims of the Centre were to research groundwater problems of strategic national importance; co-ordinate and develop post-graduate courses and continuing education programs; and liaise with industry. The first director of the Centre was Dr M. J. Knight (file 831032). On 9 June 1993 the Acting Vice-Chancellor approved that the Centre's name be changed to the UNSW Groundwater Centre effective from 1 June 1993 (file 930772). At the 2 December 1996 meeting of Council the Faculty of Applied Science was disestablished effective 1 July 1997 (resolution CL96/88/4). As a result, from this date the Centre became a joint centre of the faculties of Engineering and Science and Technology. On 18 June, 2001 Council resolved to disestablish the Faculty of Science & Technology and create a new single model Faculty of Science effective from 1 July, 2001 (resolution CL001/49). Thus from this date the Centre became a joint centre of the faculties of Engineering and Science. On 6 November 2002 the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) was advised that the Centre had been closed (file 930772). Controlling Organisation: UNSW - 04/03/1987-by 06/11/2002

On 12 March 1956 following a grant of 55,000 pounds received from the Kellogg Foundation, the NSW University of Technology established the School of Hospital Administration to provide graduate level training for hospital administrators throughout Australia. (resolution 737; The University of New South Wales, c.1961: 95) Administratively the School was placed with the Faculty of Commerce. The foundation professor was Dr S B Hatfield (resolution 774), a medical graduate of the University of Sydney who had studies hospital administration at John Hopkins University. (Willis, A H. The University of New South Wales. The Baxter Years: 76) From 1957 the School offered courses leading to a Master of Hospital Administration and a Certificate of Hospital Administration, as well as an extramural in-service training course through the School's Department of External Studies on behalf of the statutory health authorities in New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia which was a prerequisite for the diploma issued by the Australian Institute of Hospital Administrators. (The University of New South Wales, c.1961: 95; Handbook for External Students, 1978: 4 V56/2) In August 1967 the Kellogg Foundation made a grant of $330,060 for the strengthening and expansion of the graduate programme in education for hospital and health care administration. At the same time the School was transferred from the Faculty of Commerce to the Board of Vocational Studies. (Willis: 163) In September 1968 Council approved the introduction of the Bachelor of Health Administration degree. (resolution 68/169) On 12 May 1969 Council changed the name of the school to the School of Health Administration. (resolution 69/93) In 1970 it introduced a graduate diploma for practising health administrators as well as a Master of Health Administration which either could be completed through coursework or by research. (Submission to the Faculty of Professional Studies Review Group by the Faculty of Professional Studies: 2, 8 SRF - Professional Studies, Faculty of) Administratively the School was placed with the Board of Professional Studies during 1974, and with the Faculty of Professional Studies from 1975. At a Council meeting on 5 June 1989 it was resolved that the School of Health Administration should be renamed the School of Health Services Management. (resolution CL 89/60) On 2 December 1996 as part of the UNSW 2000 planning exercise Council resolved to disestablish the Faculty of Professional Studies from 1 January 1997 and transfer the School of Health Services Management to the Faculty of Medicine. (resolution CL96/88/3; Uniken 6 December 1996: 4) On 11 December 2000 Council resolved (resolution CL000/88) to disestablish the schools of Health Services Management, Community Medicine, and Medical Education from 1 January 2001 and combine all the schools into a school with the interim name of School of Community Medicine, Health Services Management and Medical Education. The school name became the School of Public Health and Community Medicine and the health services management, medical education and community medicine programs were absorbed into the school. Controlling Organisation: UNSW - 12/03/1956-31/12/2000

The Cornea & Contact Lens Research Unit began work as a unit within the School of Optometry in the Faculty of Science in 1976 and was formally established the following year. Its inaugural Director was Associate Professor B. Holden. The Unit carried out research projects with staff and students, employed research assistants from the School of Optometry from 1979, and provided programs in continuing and clinical education. On 8 August 1984 the Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Committee formally established the unit as a research centre within the university. The aim of the unit was to coordinate and develop postgraduate teaching and research projects in the area of the cornea and the role and effects of extraocular devices on the anterior eye (file 840739). At the 2 December, 1996 meeting of Council the Faculty of Science was disestablished effective 1 July, 1997 (resolution CL96/88/4). As a result, from this date the Cornea & Contact Lens Research Unit was transferred to the newly created Faculty of Science & Technology. On 18 June, 2001 Council resolved to disestablish the Faculty of Science & Technology and create a new single model Faculty of Science effective from 1 July, 2001 - including the Cornea & Contact Lens Research Unit. At the same meeting, the name of the school was changed to become the School of Optometry & Vision Science within the new faculty with effect from the same date (resolutions CL001/49 & CL001/50b). On 9 December 2003 the Cornea & Contact Lens Unit was disestablished by the Head of the School of Optometry & Vision Science (file 2004/0280-01). Controlling Organisation: UNSW - in year of 01/01/1976-09/12/2003

This series consists of the minutes & Papers of the Undergraduate Education Committee of the Faculty of Science & Technology. The material is typed and is maintained in manilla folders. Documents are generally arranged in chronological order. They include the agenda for the meeting and other papers relating to the meetings. The Archives' holdings of this series are incomplete. ACCESSION0282 converted to SERIES01857, CONSIGNMENT01773

The first chair in geography was created at the 8 March 1965 meeting of Council (resolution 65/25) within the Faculty of Applied Science. At the Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Committee (Personnel) meeting on 12 May 1965, it was determined that the chair would head the School of Geography. On 8 November 1965 J. A. Mabbutt was appointed to this position (resolution 65/164) and so the School of Geography came into being with Professor Mabbutt as its first head. At the 2 December, 1996 meeting of Council the Faculty of Applied Science was disestablished effective 1 July, 1997 (resolution CL96/88/4). On 3 February 1997 Council determined that the School of Geography would be located in the Faculty of Science & Technology from this date (resolution CL97/5). On 18 June, 2001 Council resolved to disestablish the Faculty of Science & Technology and create a new single model Faculty of Science effective from 1 July, 2001 - including the School of Geography (resolution CL001/49). On 8 October 2001 Council approved the disestablishment of the School of Geography in order to form a School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences effective from 1 January 2002 (resolution CL001/84). Controlling Organisation: UNSW - c. 08/11/1965-31/12/2001

The New South Wales University of Technology Council was established under the Technical Education & New South Wales University of Technology Act, 1949, which came into effect on 1st July, 1949 (Act No. 11, 1949). The Council was based on the Developmental Council and seventeen members of this developing body became members of the final Council. Six others made up the rest of the inaugural Council membership, bringing the initial number to twenty-three, although under the Act the Council could hold a maximum of thirty (Act No. 11, 1949, 19(2)). Council members were appointed by the Governor (Act No. 11, 1949, 19(2)) and included individuals from Parliament, industry and commerce, trade unions, the University of Sydney, professionals and technical education (Act No. 11, 1949, 19(2)). The Act (No. 11, 1949, 25) also stated that the Council: a) may provide courses in applied science, engineering, technology, commerce, industrial organisation and such other related courses as it deems fit and may, after examination, confer the several degrees of Bachelor, Master and Doctor, and such other degrees and such certificates in the nature of degrees or otherwise as it thinks fit; b) may from time to time appoint deans, professors, lecturers and other officers and employees of the University; c) shall have the entire control and management of the affairs, concerns and property of the University; and d) may act in all matters concerning the University in such manner as appears to it best calculated to promote the objects and interests of the University. As well, the Act affirmed that the titles of the principal officers of Council were President, Vice-President and Director. The inaugural meeting of Council took place on 6th July, 1949, with Wallace Charles Wurth as President and Arthur Denning as Director. At the meeting Dr. R. W. Harman was elected Vice-President of the University (resolution 1). At the second meeting of Council, held on 12th September, 1949, the University by-laws were approved (resolution 5). These determined that Council should meet on the second Monday of March, May, July, September and November in each year, unless a special meeting was called by the President or on a written request by five members (Chapter II, 1-3). The by-laws also established that elections would occur in May, 1950 for the first members of Council to represent the teaching staff (Chapter II, 13), the undergraduates (Chapter II, 22) and the three principal faculties (Chapter II, 8). As well, the by-laws affirmed that the initial member of Council to be chosen by graduates would occur in May, 1953 (Chapter II, 15). Further, the by-laws created the fundamentals for the Professorial Board (Chapter III, 1). The 12th September, 1949 meeting also saw the formulation of three Committees of Council. Under resolution 17 the Executive, Buildings & Equipment and Public Relations Committees were all established, each with six members. A Library Committee was then created on 13th November, 1950 (resolution 89) and a Newcastle University College Advisory Committee on 8th March, 1954 (resolution 391(i)). As well, an Applied Arts Sub-Committee of the Buildings & Equipment Committee was formed on 11th May, 1953 (resolution 316vii). A special Council meeting on 29th March, 1954 passed resolution 405(i) on the Appointed Day, which was approved by the Governor and proclaimed on 1st July, 1954. Under clause 33 of the 1949 Act, after the Appointed Day the Council was invested with powers previously held by the Public Service Board and given its autonomy. As a result, resolution 405(i) also established two new Committees - the Academic Committee and the Appeals Committee, as well as two Sub-Committees of the Executive Committee - Finance and Personnel. Major alterations occurred to Council in 1955, with the passing of the Technical Education & New South Wales University of Technology (Amendment) Act (No. 8, 1955). The names of the President, Vice-President and Director were changed to the Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor respectively (Act No. 8, 1955, 3(1)). The number and constitution of the Council membership was also varied. The maximum number of members rose from thirty to thirty-nine with the addition of the Chairman of the Professorial Board, two representatives of agricultural, pastoral and rural interests, and an increase in the number of graduate members to a possible seven (Act No. 8, 1955, 4(1)). The name of the New South Wales University of Technology was altered to the University of New South Wales in 1958 under the University of New South Wales Act, 1958 (No. 24, 1958). Consequently the original objectives of Council were altered slightly to allow the approval of non-technological courses and research (Act No. 24, 1958, 2(d)). In 1961 more changes occurred to Council under the University of New South Wales Act, 1961 (No. 49, 1961). Membership numbers of Council increased from thirty-nine to forty, by adding one more member of the professions to Council (Act No. 49, 1961, 2(b)i-ii). Variations to the Council's various Committees also took place. On 12th March, 1962 the Newcastle University College Council was formed in place of the Newcastle University College Advisory Committee (resolution 62/45). The Newcastle University College Council eventually ceased to exist when the University of Newcastle was given its autonomy on 1st January, 1965 and obtained its own independent Council. Similarly, on 11th September, 1961 the Wollongong University College Advisory Committee was established (resolution 61/135), later being replaced by the Wollongong University College Council on 20th January, 1969 (resolution 69/28i), with autonomy occurring on 1st January, 1975. The last meeting of the Council's Library Committee was held on 27th April, 1962, as it was felt that since the Professorial Board also maintained a Committee that supervised the Library in a similar fashion the Council Committee was no longer needed. Then at the 8th July, 1963 meeting of Council a Student Affairs Committee was formed (resolution 63/134). In 1968, the University of New South Wales Act, 1968 (Act No. 37, 1968) was passed. This Act repealed the previous two University Acts and much of the 1949 and 1955 Acts, especially those parts relating to Council. Most of the new Act remained similar to the old, but along with its earlier four terms of reference, Council was given the extra proviso that it may invest any funds belonging to or vested in the University in such securities as may be prescribed by the by-laws (Act No. 37, 1968, 14d). The method of appointing a new Vice-Chancellor was also changed under the 1968 Act, with Council being provided with the power to select both the official and the period of time that the position would be held (Act No. 37, 1968, 15(4-5)). Further, the Act stipulated more precisely those making up the membership of Council, with section 8(2) stating that Council would consist of a) parliamentary members; b) official members; c) elected members; and d) nominated members and only the nominated members were now appointed by the Governor (8(6)). Council numbers also rose to forty-one, as the Act allowed for another member to be nominated from the professions (Act No. 37, 1968, 6a). Only two years later the makeup of Council was altered again, under the University of New South Wales (Amendment) Act, 1970 (Act No. 75, 1970). The number of Council members was increased to forty-three. This occurred through an addition of two more faculties who could elect members (5d) and two more student members (5A), as well as the reduction of those members from the professions (6a) and those nominated by the Minister (6e). The Council's Committees also underwent variations. The Applied Arts Sub-Committee held its last meeting on the 29th June, 1970. It was then re-titled and reformed into the Fine Arts Sub-Committee at the 12th May, 1975 Council meeting (resolution 75/81). The membership of Council was next altered under the University of New South Wales (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Act No. 170, 1978). Council numbers rose to forty-four with the introduction of a member representing the non-academic staff of the University (Act No. 170, 1978, 5e). Under this Act the members classified as nominated became appointed members (section 8(2)d), whilst the official charged with accepting these members was changed from the Governor to the Minister (section 6). The 1978 Act as well defined more distinctly the type of fees and charges that could be formulated by the Council for the University (section 20). New Committees also continued to be formed. On 13th July, 1981 an Honorary Degrees Committee was established (resolution 81/109). Then on 13th September, 1982, a University Union Liaison Committee was created, as a Sub-Committee of the Student Affairs Committee (resolution 82/120). In 1984 and 1985 two University of New South Wales (Amendment) Acts (Act No. 15, 1984 & Act No. 81, 1985) provided for other changes take place in Council. The 1984 Act regulated the type of investments that Council was permitted to undertake for the University (section 14A-E). The 1985 Act greatly modified the makeup of Council. Under this Act the Council was reduced to twenty-nine, with there now being only six graduates, four faculty appointees and eight nominees of the Minister on the Council. The professorial representatives did, however, rise from one to two members. At the 11th May, 1987 meeting the Council passed a resolution (87/55) to change the by-laws to stipulate new times that the Council would meet. As a result of these variations, from 1988 the Council meetings took place in the months February, April, June, August, October and December on a Monday to be determined by the Council (by-laws Chapter II, 1). More alterations occurred to the Council under the University of New South Wales Act 1989 (Act No. 125, 1989). The number of members was decreased to twenty-one. Consequently, Council was then made up of two parliamentary members, three official members, four academic staff representatives, one non-academic staff nominees, one undergraduate student, one postgraduate student, four graduates and one member to be co-opted by Council (Act No. 125, 1989, 9). Under this Act (Act No. 125, 1989, 15(1)), the Council: a) may provide such courses, and may confer such degrees and award such diplomas and other certificates, as it thinks fit; b) may appoint and terminate the appointment of academic and other staff of the University; c) has the control and management of the affairs and concerns of the University and may act in all matters concerning the University in such manner as appears to it to be best calculated to promote the objects and interests of the University; d) may borrow money for the purpose of exercising any of its functions, for the renewal of loans or for the discharge or partial discharge of any indebtedness to the Treasurer or to any bank, within such limits, to such extent and on such conditions as to security or otherwise as the Governor, on the recommendation of the Treasurer, may approve; e) may invest any funds belonging to or vested in the University; f) may establish or participate in such trusts, companies or other incorporated bodies as it considers appropriate to promote the objects and interests of the University; g) may engage in the commercial development of any discovery or invention, or of any intellectual property in which the University has a right or interest; h) may establish and maintain branches and colleges of the University, within the University and elsewhere; i) may make loans and grants to students; and j) may impose fees, charges and fines. As a result of these alterations, changes were made to the Council's Committees. At the 4th June, 1990 Council meeting it was resolved to disestablish all of the current Standing Committees from 1st July, 1990 and form new Committees (CL 90/45). These were the Chancellor's Committee, the Finance Committee, the Planning Committee, the Student Affairs Committee, the Appeals Committee and the Honorary Degrees Committee. Soon afterwards, however, on 4th November, 1991, the necessity of the Appeals Committee was removed (CL 91/69b), although it was not formally disestablished until 26th August, 2002 (CL002/74ai). On 29th June, 1992 an Audit Committee was created by the Council (CL 92/42). Section 28 of the 1989 Act allowed the Council to compose Rules with the same force as by-laws. Accordingly in 1996 when a new By-Law was passed, a set of Rules were also approved by Council. These Rules contained some of the procedural details that had previously been listed in the by-laws. One major change to Council organisation within the Rules was regarding the times of meetings, as Council was now permitted to meet on at least 6 occasions in each year to be determined by the Council and on such other days as may be necessary for the despatch of business (1). Further changes also occurred to Council committees. At the 26th August, 2002 meeting of the Council the Planning Committee was disestablished. At the same time, the Buildings and Grounds Committee was created, with effect from 27th August, 2002. The Risk Management Committee was established at the 14 April 2003 Council meeting, while the Nominations & Remuneration Committee was created at the 26 July 2004 meeting. At the 3 July 2006 meeting of Council, the Building & Grounds and Chancellor's Committees were disestablished. At the 18 April 2011 meeting of Council, the name of the Risk Management Committee was changed to the Risk Committee. The Student Affairs Committee was disestablished by UNSW Council at its meeting on 20 August 2012. In 2013 the Chancellor of the University was Mr David Gonski, the Deputy Chancellor was Ms Jillian Segal and the Vice-Chancellor Professor Fred Hilmer. Subordinate agency: Academic Board - 01/07/1988 The Academic Board [is]...to advise the...Council on matters relating to teaching, scholarship & research within the University. The Council may at any time...review any decision of the Academic Board (UNSW By-law 1996, 49(1c) & 49 (5)). Subordinate agency: Student Affairs Committee (1) of Council - 08/07/1963 - 30/06/1990 Standing Committee of Council Subordinate agency: Executive Committee of Council - 12/09/1949 - 30/06/1990 Subordinate agency: Planning Committee of Council - 01/07/1990 - 26/08/2002 Subordinate agency: Special Committee of Council - 06/07/1949 - 12/09/1949 Subordinate agency: Professorial Board - 12/09/1949 - 30/06/1988 The Council may at any time of its own motion or at the request of a Faculty review any decision of the Board (NSWUT By-laws 1949, Chapter III, 4v) Subordinate agency: Chancellor's Committee of Council - 01/07/1990 - 03/07/2006 Subordinate agency: Finance Committee of Council - 01/07/1990 Subordinate agency: Public Relations Committee of Council - 12/09/1949 - 30/06/1990 Subordinate agency: Buildings & Equipment Committee of Council - 12/09/1949 - 30/06/1990 Subordinate agency: Library Committee of Council - 13/11/1950 - 12/11/1962 Subordinate agency: Academic Committee of Council - 29/03/1954 - 30/06/1990 Subordinate agency: Student Affairs Committee (2) of Council - 01/07/1990 - 20/08/2012 Subordinate agency: Buildings & Grounds Committee of Council - 27/08/2002 - 03/07/2006 Subordinate agency: Honorary Degrees Committee (1) of Council - 13/07/1981 - 30/06/1990 Subordinate agency: Newcastle University College Advisory Committee of Council - 08/03/1954 - 12/03/1962 Subordinate agency: Wollongong University College Advisory Committee of Council - 11/09/1961 - 20/01/1969 Subordinate agency: Wollongong University College Council - 20/01/1969 - 31/12/1974 Subordinate agency: Board of Management of the Institute of Administration - 14/03/1960 - 14/05/1979 [The Board] is under the day-to-day control of the Vice-Chancellor and responsible through him to the University Council (Council resolution 60/20) Subordinate agency: Audit Committee of Council - 29/06/1992 Subordinate agency: Delegations Working Party of Council - 01/08/2002 - 18/05/2006 Subordinate agency: Nominations & Remuneration Committee of Council - 26/07/2004 Subordinate agency: Risk Management (2003 - 2011) / Risk (2011 - ) Committee of Council - 14/04/2003 Subordinate agency: Institute of Nuclear Engineering - 10/05/1954 - 31/12/1985 Subordinate agency: Special Committee of Council Constituted To Report Upon The University Coat of Arms - 13/11/1950 - 31/12/1952 Subordinate agency: Honorary Degrees Committee (2) of Council - 01/07/1990 Controlling Organisation: UNSW - 01/07/1949- The Council is the governing authority of the University (UNSW 1989 Act, 8(2))

The School of Fibre Science & Technology was created by Council on 9 September 1985 within the Faculty of Applied Science effective 1 January 1986 (resolution 85/96ci). It initially had two departments - textile technology and wool science - with Associate Professor J. P. Kennedy as head of school. On 2 December 1996 Council resolved to later approve timetable and administrative arrangements for the disestablishment of the School of Fibre Science & Technology (resolution CL96/88/4). At Council's 3 February 1997 meeting, it was resolved that this would be effective 1 July 1997 (resolution CL97/5). Subordinate agency: Department of Wool Science (1986 - 1987) / Wool & Animal Science (1988 - 1997) - 01/01/1986 - 30/06/1997 Subordinate agency: Department of Textile Technology - 01/01/1986 - 30/06/1997 Controlling Organisation: UNSW - 01/01/1986-30/06/1997

On 12 November 1979 Council resolved to merge the School of Chemical Technology with the School of Chemical Engineering together to form the new School of Chemical Engineering & Industrial Chemistry effective 1 January 1980 within the Faculty of Applied Science (resolution 79/157). The first Head of School was Professor David Trimm. On 2 December 1996 Council approved the disestablishment of the Faculty of Applied Science - effective 1 July 1997 (resolution CL96/88/4). Consequently, from this date the School of Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry was moved to the Faculty of Engineering. At the 10 April 2006 meeting of Council the school's name was changed to the School of Chemical Sciences & Engineering (resolution CL06/18). On 29 January 2010 the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and President of the Academic Board approved the change in name of the school to the School of Chemical Engineering (file 2002/2060). Subordinate agency: Department of Fuel Technology - 01/01/1980 - 31/10/1996 Subordinate agency: Department of Biological Process Engineering - 01/01/1980 - 31/12/1985 Subordinate agency: Centre for Particle and Catalyst Technologies - 28/09/1988 - 08/03/2004 Controlling Organisation: UNSW - 01/01/1980-

The Department of Biochemical Engineering appears to have been created as the result of a reorganisation of the Department of Biochemistry (located in the School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science) following the appointment of the second professor of biochemistry, Professor E. O. P. Thompson, by Council on 24 January 1966 (resolution 66/3). Professor Thompson took up duties on 1 August 1966 and the department came into existence shortly afterwards (V273, file 00020411 - CN1160/209), with Professor B. J. Ralph as its first head. On 8 July 1968 Council approved the creation of the Faculty of Biological Science effective from 1 July 1968 (resolution 68/108). At the same time the department was redesignated the School of Biological Technology and became one of the first six schools within the new faculty. Controlling Organisation: UNSW - c. 01/08/1966-30/06/1968