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	<title>This Week At Macquarie UniversityRecent policy and Delegations of Authority updates &#8211; This Week At Macquarie University</title>
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		<title>Recent policy and Delegations of Authority updates</title>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>COVID-19 related<br />
</strong>Recent amendments have been made to the following policy documents in response to the COVID-19 situation:</p>
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<li>Special Consideration <a href="https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration" target="_blank">Procedure</a> / <a href="https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration" target="_blank">Supporting Evidence Schedule</a></li>
<li>Assessment <a href="https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/curriculum-architecture" target="_blank">Policy</a> / <a href="https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment" target="_blank">Schedule 4 Final Examination Requirements</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Further detail about the changes is available in the Amendment History at the end of each policy document.</p>
<p>The Delegations of Authority <a href="https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/delegations-of-authority/media11111116/documents11117/Del-of-Auth.-Reg_v2.10_18March-2020.pdf" target="_blank">Register</a> has also been updated.  New Authorised Agent arrangements have been included in Standard Expenditure delegation 2.5 for Delegates with an expenditure limit of $50,000 or above.  These arrangements will remain in place until midnight Friday 5 June 2020.</p>
<p><strong>Other updates<br />
</strong>Since February 2020, the following policy documents have been fully reviewed:</p>
<ul>
<li>Higher Degree Research Variations to Candidature <a href="https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/higher-degree-research-variations-to-candidature" target="_blank">Policy</a></li>
<li>Immunisation <a href="https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/immunisation" target="_blank">Policy</a> / <a href="https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/immunisation" target="_blank">Procedure</a></li>
<li>Academic Promotion <a href="https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/academic-promotion" target="_blank">Policy</a> / <a href="https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/academic-promotion" target="_blank">Procedure</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Amendments have also occurred in the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>HDR and MRes Termination of Candidature <a href="https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/hdr-and-mres-termination-of-candidature" target="_blank">Procedure</a></li>
<li>MQ Model: Undergraduate Curriculum Architecture <a href="https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/curriculum-architecture/MQ-Model-UG-Principles.pdf" target="_blank">Principles</a>/ Curriculum Architecture <a href="https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/curriculum-architecture" target="_blank">Policy</a></li>
</ul>
<p>To keep track of all policy updates, visit the <a href="https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central/new-or-amended-policy-documents" target="_blank">New or Amended Policy Documents</a> webpage.</p>
<p>Remember that every policy document has an Amendment History at the end, so you can always find out exactly what has changed and when.</p>
<p>If you need help or have any questions or feedback about any policy matter, please don’t hesitate to contact the Policy Unit via <a href="mailto:policy@mq.edu.au" target="_blank">policy@mq.edu.au</a>.</p>
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