• Section 1 - Preamble
• Section 2 - Matters that May be Considered by the Academic Board Appeals Committee
• Coursework Awards

Section 1 - Preamble

(1) The Academic Board Appeals Committee is an appeals committee for students. On behalf of the Academic Board, the Committee hears, examines and determines student appeals in relation to exclusion on academic grounds, student assessment or higher degree progression. From time to time, it may also be requested to hear an appeal on any other relevant matter referred to it by the Chair, Academic Board. The Academic Board Appeals Committee is a University body that assists in assuring quality in academic outcomes for students by considering potential irregularities in assessment processes.

(2) The Academic Board Appeals Committee Procedures are established to ensure fair and equitable outcomes for all student appeals received and dealt with under the relevant University Rules.

Section 2 - Matters that May be Considered by the Academic Board Appeals Committee

Coursework Awards

(3) Appeal against exclusions - Rule 2

(4) Appeal against a final grade - Rule 3

Honours Awards (Separate Year) - Rule 5

(5) Class of Honours

(6) Discontinuation of enrolment

(7) Readmission

Masters by Thesis Awards - Rule 7

(8) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate student’s candidature where no replacement Principal Supervisor

(9) Recommendation by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate Masters by Thesis candidature based on thesis examiners’ reports

(10) Requirement by Dean, Graduate Studies for candidate to: address examiners’ reports; address additional issues in the thesis; provide additional input into examination process; submit to re-examination of thesis

(11) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate student’s candidature where thesis fails re-examination

(12) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate candidature where candidate has failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress

(13) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate candidature on any reasonable ground

(14) Termination of candidature where lapsed candidate does not apply for re-admission to submit a thesis by the end of their maximum period of lapsed candidature, or whose re-admission application is rejected, or who does not submit within the one calendar month following re-admission

(15) Determination by Manager, Graduate School not to approve re-admission of candidate until one year after the date of termination

(16) Determination by Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) in relation to Review of Progress Reports or the Assessment of Completion of Confirmation Period

(17) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies in relation to Decision not to Submit Thesis

Professional Doctorate Awards - Rule 8

(18) Decisions relating to coursework units to be lodged in accordance with Rule 3

(19) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate student’s candidature where no replacement Principal Supervisor

(20) Recommendation by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate candidature based on thesis examiners’ reports

(21) Requirement by Dean, Graduate Studies for candidate to: address examiners’ reports; address additional issues in the thesis; provide additional input into examination process; submit to re-examination of thesis

(22) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate student’s candidature where thesis fails re-examination

(23) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate candidature where candidate has failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress

(24) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate candidature on any reasonable ground

(25) Termination of candidature where lapsed candidate does not apply for re-admission to submit a thesis by the end of their maximum period of lapsed candidature, or whose re-admission application is rejected, or who does not submit within the one calendar month following re-admission

(26) Determination by Manager, Graduate School not to approve re-admission of candidate until one year after the date of termination

(27) Determination by Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) in relation to Review of Progress Reports or Assessment of Completion of Confirmation Period

(28) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies in relation to Decision not to Submit Thesis

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Rule 9

(29) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate student’s candidature where no replacement Principal Supervisor

(30) Recommendation by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate candidature based on thesis examiners’ reports

(31) Requirement by Dean, Graduate Studies for candidate to: address examiners’ reports; address additional issues in the thesis; provide additional input into examination process; submit to re-examination of thesis

(32) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate student’s candidature where thesis fails re-examination

(33) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate candidature where candidate has failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress

(34) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies to terminate candidature on any reasonable ground

(35) Termination of candidature where lapsed candidate does not apply for re-admission to submit a thesis by the end of their maximum period of lapsed candidature, or whose re-admission application is rejected, or who does not submit within the one calendar month following re-admission

(36) Determination by Manager, Graduate School not to approve re-admission of candidate until one year after the date of termination

(37) Determination by Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) in relation to Review of Progress Reports or Assessment of Completion of Confirmation Period

(38) Determination by Dean, Graduate Studies in relation to Decision not to Submit Thesis