Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Foundation
On 3 August 1981 the Senate of the University approved the constitution of the Chemical Engineering Foundation within the University. Its inaugural meeting was held on 15 July 1981. The first meeting of the Council was held on 14 September 1981. The objects of the Foundation were to assist the Senate of the University of Sydney and the Vice Chancellor on matters associated with education, study and research in chemical engineering with the University of Sydney and without restricting generality of the foregoing, in particular to,a) foster good communications between industry and commerce and the Dept. Chemical Engineeringb) advise on courses of instruction in chemical engineeringc) encourage students of high calibre to work in the dept.d) assist graduates in chemical engineering to make appropriate contributions to the industry e) facilitate and develop research in chemical engineering with particular reference to industry oriented projects.[source: University Calendar 1983, p.363]On 1 May 2006 Senate adopted new rules for University Foundations (resol. 83/06). The rules reflected a new approach to governance of Foundations within the University and recognised the valuable role of foundations in contributing to the resources of the University. New rules in regard to the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Foundation came into effect on 1 July 2006 which seem to have included the name change for the Foundation. In 2016 the Foundation was the link between the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and industry. Regular meetings were organised with guest lecturers; research round-ups and open forum discussions provided an excellent avenue for keeping abreast of industry developments, and informal networking. The Foundation could assist industry with graduate recruitment, analytical testing, industry awareness, consulting services and short courses and workshops. It was also working to enhance services for alumni and members.The aim of the Foundation was to develop activities which would benefit both industry and the School. It had recently appointed an Executive Officer whose primary role was to liaise with members and ensure that they had access to all the Foundation's services, thus maximising the benefits they derived from being members, [Source: http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/chemical/foundation/ accessed February 2016]In 2017, the Council of the Chemical Engineering and Biomolecular Engineering Foundation discussed terminating the Foundation and transitioning to an industry group. In a letter to the Vice-Chancellor, dated 19 December 2017, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technologies advised that the Council had resolved to request the termination of the Foundation. The Foundation Council, the Dean of the Faculty, and the Head of the School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering had determined that the members of the Council could be more effective in their support as an industry advisory group for the School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering than as a University Foundation. The Council recommended that the Vice-Chancellor as the appointed delegate under part 5.5.1 of the University of Sydney (Delegations of Authority) Administrative Functions Rule 2016 terminate the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Foundation and acknowledge that:(i) the objects set out in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Foundation Rule (Objects) will continue to be pursued by the University; and(ii) any gifts or bequests received for the benefit of or referencing the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Foundation following its termination will be applied in accordance with those Objects (subject always to any specific stipulations by the donors).The Vice-Chancellor approved the recommendation on 20 December 2017, the date on which the termination of the Foundation became effective. [DOC2018/6486]