The University’s policy documents are regularly reviewed to ensure that they remain up to date and incorporate the latest requirements.  In the past few months, the following policies and procedures have been introduced or amended to assist staff and students.  The Amendment History section of each document shows what has changed:

• Assessment Policy and supporting Schedules – Schedule 1 Grading Requirements; Schedule 2 Unit Assessment Requirements; Schedule 3 Higher Degree Research Assessment Requirements (under development); Schedule 4 Final Examination Requirements; Schedule 5 Moderation Requirements
• Disruption to Studies Policy, Procedure and Outcomes Schedule
• Grade Appeal Procedure
• PAL/PASS – Peer Assisted Learning and Peer Assisted Study Sessions Policy, Procedure and Schedule
• PACE: Early Commencement Procedure
• Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy, Procedure and Schedule
• Information Security Policy, Procedure and Data Classification Procedure and Standards
• Contract Management Procedure
• Insurable Risk Guideline.

In addition, the following have been rescinded as a result of the changes above:

• Final Examination Policy
• Grading Policy
• Security Control Firewall Policy
• Password Selection and Management Policy
• Information Security Incident Response Policy
• Computer Surveillance Policy.

If you have questions on the interpretation and implementation of any policy document, the Contact Officer listed at the end of each document can assist.  Any questions about policy development or review can be directed to staff in the Policy Unit.

And you can check the New/Amended page at any time to see what’s new or changed in Policy Central.