(1) This Policy is effective from 23 November 2021. (2) This Policy is pursuant to the Academic Board Regulations. (3) This Policy provides a framework for the University to respond to student appeals in a way that reflects the University’s commitment to principles of equity and social justice, and ensures that appeal processes are transparent, consistent and fair. (4) This Policy applies to all student appeals. (5) The University is committed to providing transparent, equitable, and consistent mechanisms for students to appeal against specified decisions of the University. (6) In accordance with regulation 31 of the Academic Board Regulations student appeals will be conducted using the following principles: (7) A student may appeal decisions regarding: (8) Student appeals may be made on one or more of the grounds set out in regulation 36.3 of the Academic Board Regulations. (9) The relevant grounds for each appealable decision are set out in the Student Appeals procedure. (10) Failure to read and act upon a notice or correspondence sent to the student University email account is not grounds for an appeal. (11) Group appeals will not be accepted. (12) Decisions based on academic judgement by the Higher Degrees by Research Thesis Examination Committee are not appealable. (13) The Academic Board will establish a University Appeals Committee to hear and determine student appeals in accordance with the powers set out in regulation 36 of the Academic Board Regulations. (14) The University Appeals Committee will conduct its business subject to the Standing orders for the Academic Board and its committees and in accordance with the functions, rules of operation and composition set out in the University Appeals Committee Terms of Reference. (15) Students may seek an external review of an appeal process or decision by an appropriate, independent external body such as the Victorian Ombudsman. (16) The University Appeals Committee will report to the Academic Board as follows: (17) Roles and Responsibilities: (18) The Student Appeals procedure documents how to comply with this Policy. (19) For the purpose of this Policy:Student Appeals policy
Section 1 - Preamble
Section 2 - Purpose
Section 3 - Scope
Section 4 - Policy
Principles
Appealable decisions
Grounds for appeal
Limitations
University Appeals Committee
Reporting
Responsibilities
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Role
Responsibility
Academic Board
Establish a University Appeals Committee to hear and determine student appeals
University Appeals Committee
Dean of Students
Section 5 - Procedure
Section 6 - Definitions
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Hear and determine student appeals
Report appeal outcomes and trends to Academic Board
Oversee operational management of student appeals
Approve information and communication on student appeals for current and prospective students