Role and Responsibilities
Curtin Malaysia Research and Development Committee
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
- 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
2. 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, R&D (Chair)
- Deputy Dean, R&D
- Director, Graduate School (GS)
- Chairs of the Faculty R&D Committees
Elected
- One representative from each Faculties
- Director, Curtin Aquaculture Research (CARL)
- Director, Centre of New and Sustainable Energy Research and Venture (CONSERV)
Observers
- One representative from the Curtin Malaysia Research Institute (CMRI)
- Manager, Curtin Biovalley Sdn Bhd (CBV)
Term of Office
The term of Office for elected members shall be two (2) years.
Meetings
The Research and Development Commitee shall meet at least four (4) times a year.
Quorum
A majority of members shall constitute a quorum.
Reporting Relationships
Commitee shall forward its minutes to Curtin Academic Board.
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