(1) QUT recognises graduates of bachelor-level courses with exceptional academic achievement by awarding them with the Queensland University of Technology Medal ('University Medal'). (2) This Policy applies to graduands completing eligible undergraduate award courses. (3) For the award of a University Medal, a graduand should achieve the minimum grade point average across all units and thesis where such is required. (4) Eligibility to be considered for the award of a University Medal is limited to: (5) In the case of double degree medal recipients, only one medal is awarded based on the grade point average across both degrees. (6) Student Administration identifies prospective University Medal recipients across the academic year, based on the criteria above, and provides this information to each faculty for consideration. (7) As the University Medal is awarded only for exceptional achievement, the proportion of graduands who may receive medals in any year should normally be not more than one per 300 bachelor-level graduands per faculty. (8) Where the GPA (grade point average) standards of the graduating cohort across the academic year fall below the defined exceptional level (Section 4), no medal nominations should be submitted by the faculty. (9) The medal recognises that the recipient not only shows exceptional academic promise at the time of the award, but also exhibits an exceptional and consistent record of achievement throughout the whole of the degree. (10) The award is a silver medallion, suitably embossed and inscribed, together with a certificate attesting the award. (11) Refer to Register of Authorities and Delegations (C135) (QUT staff access only).University Medals Policy
Section 1 - Purpose
Section 2 - Application
Section 3 - Roles and Responsibilities
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Section 4 - Eligibility
Section 5 - Number of Medals to be Awarded
Section 6 - Award
Section 7 - Delegations
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Position
Responsibility
Vice-President (Administration) and University Registrar
Awards University Medals on behalf of the University Academic Board.
Approves procedures for the awarding of University Medals.
Executive Deans
Recommend to the Vice-President (Administration) and University Registrar eligible graduands for the award of a University Medal.
Director, Student Administration
Manages the University Medal process.