Deakin University Statute
1. Title
2. Authorisation
3. Commencement
4. Application
5. Definitions
6. University Council
7. Chancellor
8. Deputy Chancellor
9. Vice-Chancellor
10. Deputy Vice-Chancellors and Vice-Presidents
11. Academic Board
12. Student Conduct and Academic Progress
13. Intellectual Property
14. Awards and Titles
15. University Regulations
16. Council Regulations
17. Vice-Chancellor Regulations
18. Academic Board Regulations
appointment of its members, and the Chair and Deputy Chair;19. Revocation and Transition
(a)
Statute 1.1 - Interpretation
(b)
Statute 2.1 - The Council
(c)
Statute 2.2 - The Academic Board
(d)
Statute 2.3 - The Faculties
(e)
Statute 2.4 - University Institutes
(f)
Statute 2.6 - University Administration
(g)
Statute 3.1 - Officers and Staff of the University
(h)
Statute 4.1 - Student Misconduct
(i)
Statute 5.1 - Admission Selection and Enrolment
(j)
Statute 5.2 - Academic Awards
(k)
Statute 5.3 - Assessment and Academic Progress
(l)
Statute 5.4 - Academic Dress
(m)
Statute 6.1 - University Property, Facilities, Fees and Charges
(n)
Statute 7.1 - Elections and Meetings
(o)
Statute 8.1 – The Seal of the University
(p)
Statute 9.1 - Intellectual Property
(a)
Regulation 2.1(1) - The Council
(b)
Regulation 2.2(1) - The Academic Board
(c)
Regulation 2.3(1) - The Faculties
(d)
Regulation 2.3(3) - The Schools
(e)
Regulation 2.4(1) - Institute for Frontier Materials
(f)
Regulation 2.4(2) - Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation
(g)
Regulation 2.4(3) - Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
(h)
Regulation 2.4(4) - National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation Institute
(i)
Regulation 2.4(5) - Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation
(j)
Regulation 2.4(6) - Institute for Health Transformation
(k)
Regulation 2.4(7) - Deakin Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute
(l)
Regulation 2.4(8) - Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation
(m)
Regulation 2.6(1) - University Administration
(n)
Regulation 3.1(1) - The Chancellor and Deputy Chancellors
(o)
Regulation 3.1(2) - The Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellors
(p)
Regulation 3.1(3) - Pro Vice-Chancellors
(q)
Regulation 3.1(4) - The Vice-Presidents
(r)
Regulation 3.1(5) - Professors and Emeritus Professors
(s)
Regulation 3.1(7) - Principal Officers of Faculties
(t)
Regulation 3.1(8) - Principal Officers of Schools
(u)
Regulation 4.1(1) - General Misconduct
(v)
Regulation 4.1(2) - Academic and Research Integrity
(w)
Regulation 5.1(1) - Enrolment
(x)
Regulation 5.2(2) - Higher Education Award Courses - General
(y)
Regulation 5.2(3) - Conferring of Academic Awards
(z)
Regulation 5.2(4) - Revocation of Academic Awards
(aa)
Regulation 5.2(5) - Higher Doctorates
(bb)
Regulation 5.2(6) - Honorary Degrees
(cc)
Regulation 5.2(7) - Vocational Education and Training Courses
(dd)
Regulation 5.3(1) - Assessment and Academic Progress in Higher Education Award Courses
(ee)
Regulation 5.3(2) - Assessment in Vocational Education and Training Courses
(ff)
Regulation 5.3(3) - Assessment and Academic Progress in Higher Degrees by Research
(gg)
Regulation 5.4(1) - Academic Dress
(hh)
Regulation 6.1(1) - Gifts and Bequests
(ii)
Regulation 6.1(2) - University Property
(jj)
Regulation 6.1(3) - The Library
(kk)
Regulation 6.1(4) - Information and Communication Technology
(ll)
Regulation 6.1(5) - Student Fees and Charges
(mm)
Regulation 6.1(6) - Use of Vehicles and Parking
(nn)
Regulation 7.1(1) - Elections
(oo)
Regulation 7.1(2) - Meetings
(pp)
Regulation 9.1(1) - Intellectual Property.
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This Statute may be cited as the University Statute.
This Statute is made under Part 5 of the Act.
Following Ministerial approval, this Statute comes into operation on 1 January 2021.
This Statute, and any University regulations made under it, apply in relation to the University and its members and any person entering or operating on University premises or using University facilities.
The definitions in the Act and the following definitions apply to this Statute and any regulations made under the Act or this Statute, unless the context requires otherwise:
Academic Board means the University body established in accordance with section 11.
Academic Board regulations means the University regulations made in accordance with section 18.
Act means the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic).
award means a qualification that is conferred on completion of a University accredited course.
Council regulations means the University regulations made in accordance with section 16.
University facilities means any and all facilities, resources and services offered and deployed by the University including but not limited to any information and communications technology infrastructure or on-line services or teaching interface maintained by the University.
University policies and procedures means University policies and procedures made under the Act, this Statute and the University regulations.
University premises means the campuses, buildings, student residences and any and all other premises occupied by the University, whether owned or under lease, license or other arrangement.
University regulations means the University regulations made in accordance with section 15.
Vice-Chancellor regulations means the University regulations made in accordance with section 17.
Council is the University's governing body. In accordance with the Act, Council is responsible for the general direction and superintendence of the University.
Council shall appoint a Chancellor under section 24 of the Act, who shall:
8.1 Council shall appoint not less than one and not more than three of its members appointed under sections 11(1)(b) or 11(1)(c) of the Act to be a Deputy Chancellor.
8.2 A Deputy Chancellor shall:
Council shall by written instrument appoint a Vice-Chancellor as Chief Executive Officer and President of the University, who shall provide executive leadership to the University, be responsible for the financial, administrative and operational management of the University, establish relevant standards, policies and procedures, and act in the best interests of the University.
Council may appoint Deputy Vice-Chancellors and Vice-Presidents in accordance with the University regulations.
11.1 Academic Board is established pursuant to section 20 of the Act as the University's principal academic authority, responsible for upholding the highest standards for teaching and learning, and research. Through its operations it shall contribute to the achievement of the objects of the University.
11.2 Subject to the University regulations, Academic Board has the power to:
11.3 Academic Board shall report to Council as required by Council from time to time.
12.1 Students are bound by this Statute, the University regulations and the University policies and procedures.
12.2 University standards for student conduct and academic progress are set out in the University regulations and the University policies and procedures.
12.3 Students whose conduct or academic progress is found to be below the defined standard may be excluded from the University or course or otherwise sanctioned or subject to other outcomes in accordance with this Statute, the University regulations and the University policies and procedures, subject to the rules of natural justice.
University intellectual property is owned and managed in accordance with the University regulations.
14.1 Council may confer an award under section 10 of the Act:
14.2 Conferral of an award may be evidenced by a testamur.
14.3 Council may revoke an award conferred under section 14.1 in accordance with the University regulations.
14.4 The University may confer a title on staff or other persons associated with it, in accordance with the University regulations and the University policies and procedures.
15.1 University regulations may be made (including revoked or amended) by Council, the Vice-Chancellor or Academic Board with respect to the matters set out in sections 16, 17 and 18.
15.2 University regulations shall be in writing, sealed with the University seal and published on the University website.
15.3 University regulations may:
15.4 University regulations made by either the Vice-Chancellor or Academic Board shall be reported to the next meeting of Council.
16.1 Council may make University regulations in relation to any thing or matter relating to the University, including but not limited to:
17.1 The Vice-Chancellor may make University regulations for the financial, administrative and operational management of the University, including with respect to:
18.1 Academic Board may make University regulations for the academic affairs of the University, including with respect to:
The following Statutes and regulations are revoked:
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