Role and Responsibilities

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Role

To assist the Academic Board to perform its functions in relation to research and development

Responsibilities

The Curtin Malaysia Research and Development Committee is responsible for

  1. Providing advice and recommendations to Curtin Malaysia Academic Board on;
    • campus policies, procedures and guidelines relating to research and development;
    • developing the Curtin Malaysia Strategic and Operational Plans;
    • progress in implementing Curtin Malaysia Strategic and Operational Plans;
    • the research and development performance of individuals, groups, and the faculties;
    • the establishment of research and development priorities and identification of potential new areas of research and development;

and

  1. Providing advice and recommendations to the Dean, Research and Development, on:
    • enhancement of the campus’ research culture, and mechanisms that support the promotion of research performance.
    • research infrastructure.
    • the allocation of research funds and grants.
    • campus-wide research initiatives; and
    • the application of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and research ethics.

 

Membership

Ex officio

  • Dean, Research and Development (Chair)
  • Deputy Dean R&D
  • Chair of the Graduate Studies Committee
  • Chairs of the Faculty R&D Committees

 

Elected

  • One representative from each Faculty
  • One representative of the Professoriate body

 

Observers

  • One representative from the Curtin Malaysia Research Institute
  • Manager, Curtin Biovalley Sdn Bhd

 

Term of Office

The term of office for elected members shall be two years.

 

Meetings

The Research and Development Committee shall meet at least four times a year.

 

Quorum

A majority of members shall constitute a quorum

 

Reporting relationships

The committee shall forward its minutes to Curtin Academic Board and Research Committee, Curtin Perth.