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Contact Officer | Director, Governance Services |
Approval Date | 15/06/2005 |
Approval Authority | Council |
Date of Next Review | 01/07/2008 |
1.1.1 Academic Policy and Procedures Committee
1.1.2 Appeals Committee
Modification History
The University encourages student involvement in University committees that deal with policy, procedure or other matters that affect students directly. Terms of reference and membership provisions for committees which relate to student services and administration are available as follows:
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Academic Policy and Procedures Committee (
E/1.1.1
)
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Appeals Committee (
E/1.1.2
)
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Student Financial Assistance Scheme Committee (
E/7.4
).
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1.1.1 Academic Policy and Procedures Committee
Academic Policy and Procedures Committee is a Council committee established in accordance with
Council Procedure 1 - Committees
. Academic Policy and Procedures Committee is accountable to University Academic Board for fulfilling the following terms of reference.
Terms of Reference
Academic Policy and Procedures Committee:
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develops strategies for the continuous improvement of policies, procedures and rules relating to student matters;
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considers and makes recommendations on policies, procedures and rules related to admission, enrolment, exemption, assessment, progression and exclusion, reviews and appeals, and graduation.
Membership
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Nominee of Chair of University Academic Board as Chair
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Dean of Studies or nominee
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Student Ombudsman
ex officio
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Director, Student Business Services Department or nominee
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A faculty administration manager, nominated by the faculty administration managers
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Two academic staff members nominated by and from University Academic Board
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One member of the Student Guild with concurrent membership of University Academic Board, appointed or elected in the manner determined by the Student Guild Council
A nominee of the Registrar is secretary.
Tenure and frequency of meeting
Terms of office are as detailed in section 3 of
Council Procedure 1 - Committees
.
Academic Policy and Procedures Committee normally meets in the cycle of meetings leading up to Council meetings.
Reporting
Following each meeting, Academic Policy and Procedures Committee reports to the next meeting of University Academic Board.
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1.1.2 Appeals Committee
Appeals Committee is a Council committee established in accordance with
Council Procedure 1 - Committees
. Appeals Committee is accountable to University Academic Board for fulfilling the following terms of reference.
Terms of reference
Appeals Committee:
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determines appeals against refusal of admission to a University course or readmission following exclusion and draws attention to any apparent problems arising from the administration of admission policies and procedures;
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determines student appeals against exclusion for unsatisfactory academic performance or failure to complete an award within time limits;
- determines higher degree research student appeals against exclusion for unsatisfactory progress, failure to submit an Annual Progress Report or failure to complete an award within time limits;
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determines student appeals arising from the imposition of penalties for academic dishonesty, and imposition of penalties for research misconduct;
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determines student appeals arising from scholarship and student entitlement matters;
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provides feedback to decision-makers on overturned decisions, from a continuous improvement perspective ;
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identifies to University Academic Board, policy and procedural issues arising from appeals which may require further consideration.
Membership
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One member of University Academic Board, nominated by the Chair of University Academic Board,
as Chair
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Registrar or nominee
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One member nominated by and from Council
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Two members of academic staff from different faculties, who are members of University Academic
Board, nominated by University Academic Board
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Student Ombudsman
ex officio
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One member nominated by and from QUT Student Guild
- A postgraduate student nominated by Postgraduate Students Association, who is only a member when the Committee is considering higher degree research student appeals
- A member of academic staff with research supervisory experience nominated by University Academic Board, who is only a member when the Committee is considering higher degree research student appeals
A nominee of the Registrar is secretary.
Tenure and frequency of meeting
Terms of office are as detailed in section 3 of
Council Procedure 1 - Committees
.
Appeals Committee meets as required.
Reporting
Appeals Committee reports to University Academic Board and Council at least annually.
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Modification History
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Date |
Sections |
Source |
Details |
| 30.04.08 |
E/1.1.2 |
Council |
Revised membership provisions of Academic Policy and Procedures Committee (endorsed by University Academic Board 04.04.08) |
| 12.12.07 |
E/1.1.2 |
Council |
Revised terms of reference and membership of Appeals Committee (endorsed by University Academic Board 16.11.07) |
|
15.06.05 |
E/1.1.1, E/1.1.2 |
Council |
Revised membership provisions, in accordance with Final Report on Implementation Plan for 2003/2004
Council Committees Review |
|
02.06.04 |
E/1.1.1, E/1.1.2 |
Council |
Revised terms of reference and membership provisions, in accordance with recommendations of Council Panel of the 2003/2004 Committees Review |
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09.02.04 |
E/1.1.1 |
Registrar |
Revised membership category (Position of Continuous Improvement Coordinator
replaced by Manager, Business Performance and Development, Student Business
Services Department) |
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11.12.02 |
E/1.1.2 |
Council |
Revised terms of reference (endorsed by University Academic Board 29.11.02) |
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19.07.01 |
E/1.1 |
MOPP Officer |
Updated to reflect new Committee titles |
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28.03.01 |
E/1.1.1 |
Council |
Revised terms of reference and membership |
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13.12.00 |
E/1.1.2 |
Council |
New committee established (amalgamation of Academic Appeals Committee and Admission Appeals Committee) |
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04.03.99 |
E/1.1 |
Vice-Chancellor |
Vice-Chancellor's Staff/Student Liaison Committee disbanded. |
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28.05.98 |
E/1.1.1 |
Council |
Change to chairperson |
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