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January/February


CHAPTER A - ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION

A/3.2 QUT committees structure - revised frequency of meetings for International Policy and Strategy Committee (approved by Vice-Chancellor 24.12.04)

A/5.1 Alumni - revised title and eligibility criteria for QUT Outstanding Young Alumni Award (formerly QUT Alumni Young Achiever Award) - approved by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development) 17.01.05; endorsed by Alumni Board 24.11.04

CHAPTER B - HUMAN RESOURCES

B/8.1 Code of Conduct – redrafted following review process (approved by Council 23.02.05, endorsed by Planning and Resources Committee 09.02.05)

B/12.3 Study assistance scheme for general and academic staff - editorial amendments (consistent with Higher Education Support Act 2003 and related Guidelines) - Registrar's Office 20.12.04

B/3.1 Staff planning - editorial amendments (consistent with Higher Education Support Act 2003 and related Guidelines) - Registrar's Office 20.12.04

CHAPTER C - TEACHING AND LEARNING

C/3.3 QUT guidelines for development and approval of awards - editorial amendments (consistent with Higher Education Support Act 2003 and related Guidelines) - Registrar's Office 20.12.04

C/4.8 Offshore courses - editorial amendment to ensure consistency with Schedule of Authorities and Delegations (Academic Policy and Programs Unit 17.02.05)

CHAPTER D - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

D/2.3 Research budget - editorial amendments (consistent with Higher Education Support Act 2003 and related Guidelines) - Registrar's Office 20.12.04

D/6.1 University research ethics - revised membership provisions of University Animal Ethics Committee to include alternate members (approved by Vice-Chancellor 21.12.04 on recommendation of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Commercialisation) 15.12.04)

D/7.6 Disbursement of consultancy and commercial research funds - minor editorial amendment (authorised by Executive Director, Finance and Resource Planning 07.12.04)

CHAPTER E - STUDENT SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION

E/4.3 Enrolment programs - editorial amendments (consistent with Higher Education Support Act 2003 and related Guidelines) - Registrar's Office 20.12.04

E/12.1 Exchange agreements - editorial amendments (consistent with Higher Education Support Act 2003 and related Guidelines) - Registrar's Office 20.12.04

CHAPTER G - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

G/2 Revenue and receivables - editorial amendments (consistent with Higher Education Support Act 2003 and related Guidelines) - Registrar's Office 20.12.04

G/7.2 Liabilities - updated to include Smart State Research Facilities Fund loans under list of liabilities (approved by Financial Services Director 31.01.05)

G/8.5 Establishment of user charges for internal, external and student users - editorial amendments (consistent with Higher Education Support Act 2003 and related Guidelines) - Registrar's Office 20.12.04

G/12.1 Goods and Services Tax (GST) - editorial amendments (consistent with Higher Education Support Act 2003 and related Guidelines) - Registrar's Office 20.12.04

CHAPTER H - PHYSICAL FACILITIES

H/3.4 Security - updated to reflect that Security Superintendent is University controller for any counter disaster response (authorised by Security Manager 18.02.05)

APPENDICES

Appendix 3 Schedule of Authorities and Delegations - revised commercial activity and financial delegations to specify that delegations are exclusive of GST where applicable (approved by Acting Vice-Chancellor 19.01.05, as required by Queensland Audit Office)

Appendix 5 QUT Organisational Structure – updated chart to reflect new reporting arrangements for Marketing and Communication Department

Appendix 10 Course documentation and proformas - editorial amendments (consistent with Higher Education Support Act 2003 and related Guidelines) - Registrar's Office 20.12.04

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March

CHAPTER A - ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION

A/3.2 QUT committees structure - Committee name change and revised terms of reference for Community Engagement Advisory Committee (formerly Community Service Advisory Committee) (approved by Vice-Chancellor 15.02.05)

A/4.2 Non-academic organisational structure - updated in accordance with revised organisational structure (Marketing and Communication Department relocated from Chancellery to Division of Administrative Services)

CHAPTER B - HUMAN RESOURCES

B/9.3 Performance Planning and Review for senior staff - minor editorial change relating to reporting on performance of organisational units (approved by Vice-Chancellor 04.03.05)

CHAPTER C - TEACHING AND LEARNING

C/6.1 Workplace learning – new policy section (definition of workplace learning approved by University Academic Board 11.03.05; endorsed by Teaching and Learning Committee 01.03.05 - policy yet to be developed); existing statement re cooperative education relocated from C/6 to new section C/6.2

C/9.1 Assessment policy - revised policy to include new section on assessment of workplace learning (approved by University Academic Board 11.03.05, endorsed by Teaching and Learning Committee 01.03.05)

CHAPTER G - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

G/4.1 Budget - revised policy following review of University budget processes and to ensure consistency with Budget Policy and Procedures Manual

G/8.4 Student User Charging policy - revised policy to ensure compliance with Higher Education Support Act 2003 (approved by Vice-Chancellor 22.03.05)

APPENDICES

Appendix 10 Course documentation and proformas - Revised Appendices 10a and 10b to ensure stronger link between strategic planning and rationale for course development (approved by University Academic Board 11.03.05; endorsed by Teaching and Learning Committee 01.03.05)

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April

CHAPTER A - ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION

A/1.4 QUT Seal - New policy issued as a result of repeal of Council Procedure 5 The QUT Seal (approved by Council 20.04.05)

A/5.1 Alumni - Revised policy to include new category for Alumni Service Award (approved by Council 20.04.05; endorsed by Alumni Board 09.03.05)

A/7.1 Indemnity and insurance - Revised approval process relating to extreme / high risk indemnities (approved by Council 20.04.05; endorsed by Audit and Risk Management Committee 23.03.05)

A/9.7 Policy on smoking - Revised policy to reflect State legislative changes (approved by Registrar 15.04.05, endorsed by Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Committee 13.04.05)

CHAPTER D - Research and Development

D/3.1 Internal research grant schemes and fellowships - Updated to reflect current research grant schemes and fellowships (approved by Manager, Office of Research 01.04.05)

CHAPTER F - Communication

F/2.2 Use of QUT name or logo - Revised policy (deleted references to Seal following approval of new policy on QUT Seal (A/1.4); approved by Council 20.04.05)

CHAPTER G - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

G/5.5 Travel policy - Revised policy relating to air travel for Council members (approved by Acting Vice-Chancellor 08.04.05; endorsed by Chancellor's Committee 09.03.05)

APPENDICES

Appendix 2 Council Procedures - Rescinded Council Procedure 5 (replaced by new policy A/1.4) (approved by Council 20.04.05)

Appendix 3 Schedule of Authorities and Delegations - Revised Schedule of Authorities and Delegations Part 1: Council (relating to approval of loans, subsidiary companies of QEH, and use of QUT Seal) (approved by Council 20.04.05)

Appendix 3 Schedule of Authorities and Delegations - Revised Schedule of Authorities and Delegations Part 2: Vice-Chancellor (relating to delegations for signing various types of contracts and agreements) (approved by Vice-Chancellor 18.04.05, endorsed by Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Committee 23.03.05)

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May

CHAPTER A - ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION

A/2.2 University Planning Framework - Minor editorial amendments, consistent with current approved processes (approved by Executive Director, Finance and Resource Planning 25.02.05)

A/3.1.7 Award of Doctor of the University and A/3.1.8 Honorary Doctorates Committee (relocated and re-numbered – formerly C/11.3.1 and C/11.3.2)

A/9.2.6 University Health and Safety Committee – revised membership provisions (approved by Vice-Chancellor 22.04.05; endorsed by University Health and Safety Committee 14.04.05)

CHAPTER G - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

G/6.1 Policy on management of contracts and MOU’s – revised policy to integrate requirements for managing Memoranda of Understanding (formerly G/6.1 Contract Management Policy) (approved by Vice-Chancellor 22.04.05)

APPENDICES

Appendix 3 Schedule of Authorities and Delegations - revised Schedule of Authorities and Delegations Part 2: Vice-Chancellor (amended delegation relating to licence to possess radiation sources – delegated to Dean, Faculty of Science in accordance with Queensland Health compliance audit) (approved by Vice-Chancellor 27.04.05)

Appendix 23 Abbreviated award levels and disciplines and approved award acronyms – DELETED - list of approved abbreviations now published and maintained on Academic Policy and Programs Unit website

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June

CHAPTER A - ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION

A/1.5 QUT Internal Audit Charter – new section (formerly MOPP Appendix 60)

A/3.2 QUT committees structure - relocated terms of reference and membership details for Audit and Risk Management Committee (from G/9.1 to A/3.2.7)

A/9.1 Health and safety policy - policy updated (minor amendment to A/9.1.1 relating to risk management) (approved by Registrar 10.06.05)

A/9.2 Health and safety management - minor amendments consistent with current practice and delegations) (approved by Registrar 10.06.05)

A/9.5 First aid and medical emergencies - policy updated (minor editorial amendment to A/9.5.2) (approved by Registrar 10.06.05)

A/9.6 Communicable / infectious diseases - policy reviewed (added link to Communicable Disease protocol) (approved by Registrar 10.06.05)

APPENDICES

Appendix 60 QUT Internal Audit Charter – DELETED - relocated to MOPP policy A/1.5 (endorsed by Director, Efficiency and Audit 18.05.05)

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July


CHAPTER A - GOVERNANCE AND ORGANISATION

A/8.1 Equity Board - Revised membership provisions and reporting arrangements (approved by Vice-Chancellor 30.06.05)

CHAPTER B - HUMAN RESOURCES

B/2.1 Enterprise agreements, awards and legislation relevant to employment - Updated reference to external legislation (on advice from Associate Director, HR Health and Safety Advisory Services, 20.06.05)

B/5.1 Professor Emeritus – Revised policy (approved by Council 15.06.05; endorsed by Planning and Resources Committee 01.06.05)

B/5.2 Distinguished Professor – New policy (approved by Council 15.06.05; endorsed by Planning and Resources Committee 01.06.05)

CHAPTER C - TEACHING AND LEARNING

C/1.3 Committee structure relating to teaching and learning - Revised membership provisions for Teaching and Learning Committee and faculty academic boards (approved by Council 15.06.05, in accordance with Final Report on Implementation Plan for 2003/2004 Council Committees Review)

C/1.4 Graduate capabilities - Revised policy to include updated statement of postgraduate capabilities for research higher degree graduates (approved by University Academic Board 01/07/05; endorsed by Teaching and Learning Committee 14.06.05 and University Research and Development Committee 03.06.05)

C/7.9 Concurrent teaching - New policy with compliance date of 01.01.2007 (approved by University Academic Board 01.07.05, endorsed by Teaching and Learning Committee 14.06.05)

CHAPTER D - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

D/2.1 University Research and Innovation Committee - Revised committee title, terms of reference and membership provisions (approved by Council 15.06.05, in accordance with Final Report on Implementation Plan for 2003/2004 Council Committees

D/6.1.3 QUT Institute Biosafety Committee - Revised membership provisions (approved by Vice-Chancellor 30.06.05)

CHAPTER E - STUDENT SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION

E/1.1 Committees relating to student services and administration - Revised membership provisions for Academic Policy and Procedures Committee and Appeals Committee (approved by Council 15.06.05, in accordance with Final Report on Implementation Plan for 2003/2004 Council Committees Review)

E/10.2 - Award parchments - Amended requirements for parchment details to include graduand’s student number (effective from September 2005) - approved by University Academic Board 01.07.05

E/10.3 Academic dress - Revised policy on academic dress for Alumni President (approved by University Academic Board 01.07.05; endorsed by Alumni Board 22.06.05)

E/11.7 University medals - Revised policy (approved by University Academic Board 01.07.05; endorsed by Academic Policy and Procedures Committee 15.06.05)

CHAPTER F - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

F/3.1.4 Marketing Committee - Revised membership provisions (approved by Vice-Chancellor 30.06.05)

F/8.1 Records management - Updated policy in accordance with current disposal schedules (advised by Manager, Records Management Services 12.07.05)

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August

CHAPTER A - GOVERNANCE AND ORGANISATION

A/3.3 Principal and senior officers - New policy relating to responsibilities of institute directors (approved by Vice-Chancellor 29.07.05, endorsed by University Academic Board 01.07.05)

A/4.1 Academic organisational structure - Revised organisational structure to include institutes (approved by Council 27.07.05; endorsed by University Academic Board 01.07.05)

CHAPTER B - HUMAN RESOURCES

B/11.4 Voluntary and involuntary redundancy - senior staff - New policy resulting from Certified Agreement Senior Staff 2005-2008 (approved by Vice-Chancellor 06.07.05)

B/4.5 Appointment by invitation - included reference to “Appointment by invitation” protocols (HR Website) in Related Documents

B/7.12 Termination of employment on medical grounds - senior staff - New policy resulting from Certified Agreement Senior Staff 2005-2008 (approved by Vice-Chancellor 06.07.05)

B/9.3 Performance Planning and Review for senior staff - Revised policy resulting from provisions of Certified Agreement Senior Staff 2005-2008 (approved by Vice-Chancellor 06.07.2005)

CHAPTER C - TEACHING AND LEARNING

C/11.2 Appointment of Professor Emeritus – DELETED OBSOLETE SECTION - Professor Emeritus details now located in Chapter B (B/5.1)

CHAPTER D - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

D/1.1 Research and development - Revised policy consistent with new Institutes policy (approved by University Academic Board 01.07.05)

D/1.2 Policy on research structures - Revised policy consistent with new Institutes policy (approved by University Academic Board 01.07.05)

D/4.1 Institutes (Tier 1) – NEW POLICY (approved by University Academic Board 01.07.05; endorsed by University Research and Development Committee 04.05.05 and Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Committee 06.06.05); PLEASE NOTE FORMER POLICY D/4.1 (Policy on research structures) RENUMBERED AND RELOCATED TO D/1.2

D/4.5 Centre directors - Revised policy consistent with new Institutes policy (approved by University Academic Board 01.07.05)

CHAPTER E - STUDENT SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION

E/4.1Student admission - Revised policy to reflect the introduction of student deferment from 2006, and to clarify aspects of the START-QUT program and the definition of an international student (approved by Vice-Chancellor as Chair of University Academic Board 13.07.05; endorsed in principle by University Academic Board 11.03.05)

APPENDICES

Appendix 1c Student Rules - Revised Student Rules (definition of dean in Part 1 - effective immediately; Rules 20-26 relating to fees and charges in Part 4 and changes to Schedule 2 to add new Table K - effective 01.01.06) (approved by Council 27.07.05)

Appendix 3 Schedule of Authorities and Delegations - Revised to include new delegations relating to distinguished professor (approved by Council 15.06.05) and policy on termination of senior staff on medical grounds (approved by Vice-Chancellor 06.07.05); Revised delegations for student-related fees and charges, consistent with amendments to Student Rules (approved by Council 27.07.05)

Appendix 5 QUT Organisational Structure - Revised organisational structure to include Institutes.

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September

CHAPTER A - GOVERNANCE AND ORGANISATION

A/3.2 QUT committees structure - Revised membership provisions of University Academic Board (to include Dean of Graduate Studies)

CHAPTER B - HUMAN RESOURCES

B/3.3 Privately funded academic positions - Revised policy consistent with Schedule of Authorities and Delegations (as approved by Council 07.04.04 and Vice-Chancellor 23.04.04) – Vice-Chancellor now approves privately funded positions (previously Council)

B/3.5 Course, unit and subject area coordinators - Revised policy (updated duties of Course Coordinator and Unit Coordinator, consistent with Schedule of Authorities and Delegations as approved by Council 07.04.04)

B/3.6 Adjunct professors - Revised policy - authority to appoint adjunct professors and adjunct associate professors delegated to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (approved by Vice-Chancellor 23.08.05 - on basis that delegation be reviewed at end of 2007)

B/3.7 Visiting fellows - Policy revised (consistent with Schedule of Authorities and Delegations Part 1, as approved by Vice-Chancellor 23.04.04); PLEASE NOTE THIS POLICY HAS BEEN RENUMBERED (formerly B/5.3.3)

B/4.4 Selection and appointment processes - Updated policy consistent with Schedule of Authorities and Delegations (deleted specific appointment authorities from policy and replaced with reference and link to Appendix 3)

B/5.3 Associates of QUT - Policy reviewed (no change required as advised by Human Resources Department 02.08.05) – PLEASE NOTE THIS POLICY HAS BEEN RE-NAMED (B/5.3 was previously “Honorary and visiting appointments” and “Associates of QUT” was a sub-section of this policy)

CHAPTER G - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

All Chapter G policies revised and replaced where necessary as part of full chapter review (approved by Executive Director, Finance and Resource Planning 06.09.05) – PLEASE NOTE SOME POLICIES HAVE BEEN RE-NUMBERED.

APPENDICES

Appendix 3 - Schedule of Authorities and Delegations - Added new delegations re establishment and closure of institutes - approved by Council 27.07.05; Revised delegation re appointment of adjunct professors and adjunct associate professors (approved by Vice-Chancellor 23.08.05); Added new delegation re appointment of institute directors (approved by Council 27.07.05)

OTHER

Name of Faculty of Creative Industries officially changed to “Creative Industries Faculty” (approved by Vice-Chancellor 14.09.05 and reported to Council)

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October

CHAPTER A - GOVERNANCE AND ORGANISATION

A/3.2 QUT committees structure - Revised membership provisions of University Academic Board (to include Dean of Graduate Studies) (approved executively by Vice-Chancellor 30.08.05)

CHAPTER B - HUMAN RESOURCES

B/3.3 Privately funded academic positions - Revised policy consistent with Schedule of Authorities and Delegations (as approved by Council 07.04.04 and Vice-Chancellor 23.04.04) - Vice-Chancellor now approves privately funded positions (previously Council)

B/3.5 Course, unit and subject area coordinators - Revised policy (updated duties of Course Coordinator and Unit Coordinator, consistent with Schedule of Authorities and Delegations as approved by Council 07.04.04)

B/3.6 Adjunct professors - Revised policy - authority to appoint adjunct professors and adjunct associate professors delegated to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (approved by Vice-Chancellor 23.08.05 - on basis that delegation be reviewed at end of 2007)

B/3.7 Visiting fellows - Policy revised (consistent with Schedule of Authorities and Delegations Part 1, as approved by Vice-Chancellor 23.04.04); PLEASE NOTE THIS POLICY HAS BEEN RENUMBERED (formerly B/5.3.3)

B/4.4 Selection and appointment processes - Updated policy consistent with Schedule of Authorities and Delegations (deleted specific appointment authorities from policy and replaced with reference and link to Appendix 3)

B/5.3 Associates of QUT - Policy reviewed (no change required as advised by Human Resources Department 02.08.05) - PLEASE NOTE THIS POLICY HAS BEEN RE-NAMED (B/5.3 was previously "Honorary and visiting appointments" and "Associates of QUT" was a sub-section of this policy)

CHAPTER G - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

All Chapter G policies revised and replaced where necessary as part of full chapter review (approved by Executive Director, Finance and Resource Planning 06.09.05) - PLEASE NOTE SOME POLICIES HAVE BEEN RE-NUMBERED.

APPENDICES

Appendix 3 - Schedule of Authorities and Delegations - Added new delegations re establishment and closure of institutes - approved by Council 27.07.05; Revised delegation re appointment of adjunct professors and adjunct associate professors (approved by Vice-Chancellor 23.08.05); Added new delegation re appointment of institute directors (approved by Council 27.07.05)

OTHER

Name of Faculty of Creative Industries officially changed to "Creative Industries Faculty" (approved by Vice-Chancellor 14.09.05 and reported to Council

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November/December

CHAPTER A - GOVERNANCE AND ORGANISATION

A/3.2 QUT committees structure - Revised membership details of A/3.2.15 QUT Staff Community Welfare Fund Committee to ensure compliance with Higher Education Workplace Relations Requirements (HEWRR) (approved by Vice-Chancellor 17.11.05); renumbered Physical Infrastructure Advisory Committee to H/2.2 and relocated to Chapter H (formerly A/3.2.17); revised membership provisions of A/3.2.7 Audit and Risk Management Committee (approved by Council 14.09.05)

A/6.1Grievance resolution policy - Revised policy to comply with HEWRR (approved by Vice-Chancellor 17.11.05)

CHAPTER B - HUMAN RESOURCES

B/1.1Employment agreements, awards and legislative environment - Updated policy consistent with current industrial agreements (approved by Vice-Chancellor 04.10.05)

B/2.1 Enterprise agreements, awards and legislation relevant to employment - DELETED (now covered under new B/1.1)

B/3.2 Position descriptions - New policy consistent with current industrial agreements (approved by Vice-Chancellor 04.10.05)

B/4.10 Conversion from casual to non-casual employment - professional staff - New policy (approved by Vice-Chancellor 17.11.05)

B/6.1 Staff leave - New policy (incorporates former B/7.2 Authority to approve leave) - approved by Vice-Chancellor 17.11.05)

B/6.2 Recreation leave, B/6.3 Sick leave, B/6.4 Long service leave, B/6.5 Leave without pay, B/6.6 Parental leave, B/6.7 Personal leave, B/6.8 Other types of leave,

B/6.9 Reduced working year scheme - New policies (approved by Vice-Chancellor 17.11.05)

B/7.1 Attendance and working hours - Policy updated and revised to include provisions for flexible hours arrangements (approved by Vice-Chancellor 17.11.05)

B/7.2 General employment conditions - Policy restructured and renumbered to B/7.2 (formerly B/7.3, B/7.8, B/7.10 and B/7.11) - as part of Chapter B review and restructure

B/7.3 Remuneration and allowances - Policy restructured and renumbered to B/7.3 (formerly B/6.1, B/6.2 and B/6.6) - as part of Chapter B review and restructure

B/7.8 Incremental progression - Revised policy to comply with HEWRR (approved by Vice-Chancellor 17.11.05); policy re-numbered (formerly B/6.3)

B/7.10 Salary Loadings - Policy renumbered (formerly B/6.5)

B/7.11 Superannuation - Policy renumbered (formerly B/6.7)

B/8.5 Disciplinary action for misconduct and serious misconduct - senior staff; B/9.1 Performance planning and review for professional staff; B/9.2 Performance planning and review for academic staff; and B/9.5 Managing unsatisfactory performance - senior staff - Revised policies to comply with HEWRR (approved by Vice-Chancellor 17.11.05)

B/9.6 Probation review - academic staff - New policy (approved by Vice-Chancellor 17.11.05)

B/10.1 Promotion for Academic Staff; B/11.3 Redeployment; B/13.1 Grievance resolution procedures for workplace related grievances and bullying - Revised policies to comply with HEWRR (approved by Vice-Chancellor 17.11.05)

B/11.1 Human Resources Workplace Change Management Policy - Revised policy to comply with HEWRR (approved by Council 26.10.05)

CHAPTER D - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

D/4.2 Externally funded centres (Tier 1) - Revised policy consistent with new four-tier research structure (approved by Deputy Chair, University Academic Board 28.11.05; noted by University Academic Board 01.12.05; endorsed by University Research and Innovation Committee 27.09.05)

D/8.1Intellectual property policy - Extended date of next review to 01/06/2006 pending establishment of QUTI Pty Ltd and subsequent requirement to fully review QUT's intellectual property policy (authorised by Manager, Commercial Services and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Commercialisation) 13.10.05)

CHAPTER E - STUDENT SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION

E/4.3 Enrolment programs - Revised policy relating to leave of absence; leave of absence relocated to new policy E/4.5

E/4.4 Time limits for completion of an award course - Revised policy relating to periods of exclusion (approved by University Academic Board 01.12.05) - effective from 01.01.06

E/4.5 Leave of absence - New policy (approved by University Academic Board 01.07.05 subject to Council approval of revised Student Rule 18; Student Rule 18 approved by Council 26.10.05) - effective from 01.01.06

E/6.1 Administration and timetabling of examinations - Revised policy relating to eligibility for alternative examination sittings (approved by University academic Board 07.10.05, endorsed by Academic Policy and Procedures Committee 14.09.05)

E/6.3 - Alternative arrangements for assessment - Revised policy relating to lost assessment items (approved by University Academic Board 01.12.05, endorsed by Academic Policy and Procedures Committee 02.11.05)

E/6.5 Allocation and release of results - Revised policy relating to special consideration and release of final grades (approved by University Academic Board 07.10.05, endorsed by Academic Policy and Procedures Committee 14.09.05)

E/6.7 Unsatisfactory academic performance and exclusion - Revised policy relating to non-award programs - effective 01.01.06 (approved by University Academic Board 07.10.05; endorsed by Academic Policy and Procedures Committee 14.09.05)

E/9.1Review of grades and academic rulings - Revised policy to clarify issues relating to timeliness of response and articulation of the role of unit coordinator - effective from 01.01.2006 (approved by University Academic Board 01.12.05, endorsed by Academic Policy and Procedures Committee 02.11.05)

CHAPTER F - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

F/1.5 Email policy - Minor editorial amendment relating to email interest groups and to replace broadcast email lists with large email lists (authorised by Manager, Network Services, ITS 29.09.05)

F/2 Corporate identity - Revised policies: F/2.1 QUT corporate identity and F/2.2 QUT name, logo and slogan (approved by Vice-Chancellor 17.11.05)

F/3 Marketing and public relations - New and revised policies: F/3.1 Marketing strategy and planning, F/3.2 Marketing Committee, F/3.3 Advertising policy, F/3.4 Media relations, F/3.5 Promotional activities, publications and merchandising and F/3.6 School liaison (approved by Vice-Chancellor 17.11.05)

F/4 Publishing and printing - New and revised policies: F/4.1 Publishing and printing and F/4.2 Printing services (approved by Vice-Chancellor 17.11.05)

F/12.1 Copyright - Revised policy and updated links to QUT Copyright Guide - approved by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Technology, Information and Learning Support) 07.12.05, on advice from University Copyright Officer

CHAPTER G - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

G/8.1 User charging policy; G/8.2 External user charging policy; G/8.3 Internal user charging policy; G/8.4 Student user charging policy - Revised policies (approved by Vice-Chancellor 06.10.05; endorsed by Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Committee 25.05.05)

CHAPTER H - PHYSICAL FACILITIES

All Chapter H policies revised and replaced where necessary as part of full chapter review (approved by Planning and Resources Committee 14.11.05; endorsed by Physical and Virtual Steering Committee 08.11.05)

APPENDICES

Appendix 1c Student Rules - Amended Schedule 1 to Student Rules to include two new teaching periods to cover recording of outbound exchange student enrolments (approved by Registrar 13.11.05); amended Student Rules 18 (Leave of absence) and 38-43 (Unsatisfactory academic performance), effective from 01.01.06 (approved by Council 27.07.05 and 26.10.05)

Appendix 2 Council Procedures- Revised term of office of Deputy Chancellor consistent with QUT Act

Appendix 3 Schedule of Authorities and Delegations - Revised to include authorisation of use of QUT slogan (delegated to Registrar as per revised policy F/2.2) and amended consistent with revised policy D/4.2 re collaborative centres

Appendix 5 QUT Organisational Structure - Amended title of Institute for Sustainable Resources (previously Institute for Renewable Systems and Resources) (approved by Vice-Chancellor 11.11.05)

Appendix 6 Position descriptions - New appendix providing details of positions covered by AWA's (approved by Vice-Chancellor 04.10.05)

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