New rules, policies, and committee Terms of Reference are available in Policy Central, including a new Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy has been developed as an overarching policy that sets out Macquarie University’s commitment to providing accessible and inclusive learning and work environments for students, staff, and the University community.

The Policy provides a statement of the University’s equity, diversity and inclusion principles and priorities and sets out the accountabilities and responsibilities of staff across the University (including its controlled entities) and students. It builds on work to date in this area and is consistent with strategies relating to diversity, inclusion, and belonging at the University.

Recent Approvals

The Policy Central Bulletin Board lists recently approved or amended rules and policies, as well as those that are open for consultation.

New or fully reviewed:

• Policy Framework Policy
• Academic Senate Rules
• Faculty Rules
• Student Consultation Rules

Amended:

• Academic Appeals Policy / Academic Appeals Procedure (future version, effective 21 February 2022)
• Complaints Resolution Policy for Students and Members of the Public / Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public (future versions, effective 21 February 2022)
• Student Discipline Procedure (future version, effective 21 February 2022)

For ease of access, Policy Central also now includes recently reviewed Terms of Reference for key committees of the University.

University Council Committees:

• Audit and Risk Committee Terms of Reference
• Finance and Facilities Committee Terms of Reference
• Honorary Awards Committee Terms of Reference
• Nominations and Remuneration Committee Terms of Reference

Academic Senate Committees:

• Academic Standards and Quality Committee Terms of Reference
• Research and Research Training Committee Terms of Reference
• Research Degree Subcommittee Terms of Reference
• Senate Learning and Teaching Committee Terms of Reference

Faculty Boards:

• Faculty Board Terms of Reference

A summary of the changes made is captured under the Status and Details tab which is located in the menu bar at the top of each document.

Open for consultation – Academic Appeals Policy and Procedure, and Workplace Surveillance Policy

All staff are invited to provide feedback through the Bulletin Board on further amendments to the Academic Appeals Policy and Procedure, and a new Workplace Surveillance Policy (scroll to the heading ‘Draft Documents for Comment’).

Feedback will be collated and forwarded to the Document Author for consideration.

If you need help or have any questions or feedback about any policy matter, please don’t hesitate to contact the Policy Unit: policy@mq.edu.au