(1) To set out the Policy and Procedures for the award of the title Charles La Trobe Professor. (2) The process will be based on demonstrated academic achievement which supports the University’s strategic goals in teaching and research, and will be conducted in a transparent and equitable manner and with due regard for confidentiality. (3) Applies to: (4) To recognise academic achievement at the highest level from within the current professoriate, sustained over a period of time at La Trobe University, by the award of the title Charles La Trobe Professor and thereby to support the University’s strategic objectives. (5) Nominees must be currently at professorial level. (6) Professors who have a sustained record of academic achievement at the very highest level at La Trobe and who bring credit to the University and raise the University’s standing nationally and internationally may be nominated for such an award. (7) The criteria are: (8) Evidence of national and international recognition at the highest level could be demonstrated by the following examples: (9) Five (5) years. At the conclusion of this term, the Pro Vice-Chancellor may put forward a case to extend the award for a further term. (10) Nominations may be made at any time by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, or by a Deputy Vice-Chancellor, to the Vice-Chancellor and must include: (11) The committee will make the decision regarding the choice of independent assessors. A list of names will be provided by the Pro Vice-Chancellor/nominator, and the committee may take advice from elsewhere when selecting assessors. (12) Normally, four reports will be obtained from independent assessors. (13) Composition: (14) The committee membership must meet the University’s requirements for gender representation. (15) The nominations will be assessed by the committee against the criteria outlined in clauses 8 and 9, above. (16) The committee may elect to invite the nominating Pro Vice-Chancellor/Deputy Vice Chancellor to attend the meeting to speak to the nomination. (17) A decision will be made either to support, or not to support, the nomination. (18) The Vice-Chancellor will have the authority to approve the award of the title Charles La Trobe Professor. (19) If approved, the award will take effect normally from the date of approval by the Vice-Chancellor. (20) Successful nominations will be reported to the Academic Board. (21) A person awarded the title of Charles La Trobe Professor should have the same duties and responsibilities as appointees to professorial positions within the relevant schools. (22) The University reserves the right to withdraw the award in the event that the recipient engages in conduct which might reflect badly on the University. (23) As an award of the title Charles La Trobe Professor is by nomination and not by application, there will be no appeal mechanism for persons whose nominations are unsuccessful. (24) For the purpose of this Policy and Procedure:Awarding of Title - Charles La Trobe Professor Policy
Section 1 - Background and Purpose
Section 2 - Scope
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Section 4 - Procedure
Eligibility
Criteria
Term of Award
Submission of Nominations
Assessors
Committee Membership
Consideration of nominations
Approval
Conditions Relating to Award
Right of Appeal
Section 5 - Definitions
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Charles La Trobe Professor – a title that may be awarded to current professorial staff members to recognise a record of academic achievement the highest level at La Trobe sustained over a period of time.
Responsibility for implementation – Vice-Chancellor; and Executive Director, Human Resources.
Responsibility for monitoring implementation and compliance – Executive Director, Human Resources.