Status and Details
This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for the relevant Unit Head and document author and, on the right, a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.
Honorary Awards and Titles Policy
Status
Current
Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date
8th September 2023
This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
8th September 2026
The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority
University Council
The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date
22nd August 2023
This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date
Not Applicable
This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Head of Work Unit
Mark Dixon
Director, Governance Services
This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Responsible Executive
Tyrone Carlin
Vice-Chancellor
+61 2 66269189
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact
Governance Services
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
a) specify that all documentation issued in respect of an honorary award or title is explicit that the award is of an 'honorary' nature and does not signify that the recipient has studied the award and met the course learning outcomes.
b) allow Ad Eundem Gradum degrees to be awarded to staff members departing the University. Previously, this award was restricted to staff upon their retirement.
Clauses Amended:Policy: 7, 10, 15, 29 and 32
26/03/2024: Position name changed from Vice Chancellor (VC) to Vice-Chancellor (VC)