Introduction
When I was working at Macquarie University in Sydney, it was my privilege to come
into regular contact with Professor Edwin Judge, a noted ancient historian who also
served on the University’s Academic Program Committee. The committee’s task was to
oversee the development and academic administration of the university’s teaching and
research programs, providing the policy forum for ensuring the maintenance of sound
academic quality assurance standards. This task included the consideration of new
academic programs with appropriate recommendations made to Academic Senate and
on to the university council.