DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY CHANCELLOR’S DOCTORAL RESEARCH MEDAL

Warren John Bartik (School of Health) ‘Exploring Hidden Worlds: Rural Australian Young People Who Lose a Friend to Suicide’ Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Myfanwy Maple

Subrata Shankar Dhar (School of Education) ‘Subvention and Governance Reforms in Secondary Education in Bangladesh: Actors, Acquiescence and Resistance in the Policy Processes’ Principal Supervisor: Dr Sirisena Gamage

Gina Elizabeth Dillon (School of Rural Medicine) ‘Influence of Rurality on Intimate Partner Violence in Young Australian Women’ Principal Supervisor: Professor Rafat Hussain

Sarah Wayland (School of Health) ‘“I Still Hope, But What I Hope For Now Has Changed”: A Narrative Inquiry Study of Hope and Ambiguous Loss When Someone Is Missing’ Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Myfanwy Maple

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Mohammad Hashem Sweilem Alharafsheh (School of Health) ’Computerised Health Information System Implementation in Jordan, A Developing Country’ Principal Supervisor: Dr Barry Tolchard

Cornelia Dorothea Cohrs (UNE Business School) ‘Global Competencies for Leading a Multinational Company: A Case Study of Leadership in Action’ Principle Supervisor: Dr Peter McClenaghan

Peter Robert Ellston (UNE Business School) ‘An Examination of the Persistence of Socialist Institutions Within Australian 20th Century Capitalism: With a Case Study of NSW Education until 1955’ Principal Supervisor: Professor Christopher Lloyd

Siti Sarah Fitriani (School of Education) ‘Improving Reading Comprehension of Acehnese EFL Students’ Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Mary Macken-Horarik

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Ali Mohamed Abduslam Hamid (UNE Business School) ‘Corporate Governance, Firm Performance and Dividend Policy: Evidence from Jordanian and Australian Listed Firms’ Principal Supervisor: Dr Omar Al Farooque

Kholoud Tariq Hilal (UNE Business School) ‘The Political, Socio-Economic and Cultural Impacts of the King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KASP) in Saudi Arabia: An Exploratory Study’ Principal Supervisor: Professor Larry Smith

Glen Preston Kobussen (UNE Business School) ‘Exploring the Involvement of All Managers and Employees in Developing and Implementing Performance Management Systems in Canadian Public Sector Organizations’ Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Bernice Kotey

Louise Katherine Morley (School of Health) ‘What Does it Take to be a Good Social Worker?: A Study Exploring the Dynamics Involved in Performing Emotional Labour in the Practice Context of Vulnerable Children and their Families’ Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Myfanwy Maple Sio Iu Pao (UNE Business School) ‘Balancing the State’s Interests vis-à-vis Migrant Workers’ Rights in Macau: An Analysis of the Macau Government’s Migrant Labour Management Strategies, Migrant Workers’ Rights and Labour Protections’ Principal Supervisor: Emeritus Professor Amarjit Kaur Raymond William Pitkin (UNE Business School) ‘Productive Efficiency of Not-For-Profit Organisations: Empirical Evidence Using Australian Branches of a Global Charity’ Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Renato Andrin (Rene) Villano

Cameron James Roberts (School of Education, School of Arts) ‘How the Pianist’s Touch Affects Tone Quality: A Review of Performance-Based and Scientific Literature with Applications to Piano Practice and Performance’ Principal Supervisor: Dr Terrence Hays

Elhadi Abubaker Frag Salem (UNE Business School) ‘The Causal Relationship Between Stock Market Development, Bank Development, Islamic and Conventional Insurance Development, and Economic Growth: The Case of Malaysia’ Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Martin Hovey

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Eryn Thomas (School of Education) ‘Learning Something Everyday: What Do People Learn from their Everyday Lives?’ Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Bob Boughton (Conferred on 28th April, 2015)

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

Gaby Benthien (School of Education) ‘Study Abroad, L2 Motivation and English Language Acquisition: A Longitudinal Study of the Experience of Japanese University Students Studying English Abroad and at Home’ Principal Supervisor: Dr Susan Feez

MASTER OF COUNSELLING WITH HONOURS

Susanne Jane Middlewood (School of Health) ‘My Children Matter: An Autoethnography On Becoming A Childless Mother’ Principal Supervisor: Dr Yoni Luxford

MASTER OF EDUCATION WITH HONOURS

Jennifer Naomi Adams Gordon (School of Education) ‘Using Readers' Theatre to Promote Intercultural Language Teaching and Learning’ Principal Supervisor: Dr Anne-Marie Morgan

MASTER OF BUSINESS RESEARCH

Matthew David Peade MASTER OF BUSINESS Essam Ahmed M Alshakhs MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Aaron Chaseling Robert Mathew Covey Benjamin Mathew Duck Riarna Terese Hamilton Sharmend Kumar Celestina Eva Lavie

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Michael William McCarthy Nicola Judith Reading Anthony Philip Uren Jonathan Andrew Walsh Philippa Grant Welman MASTER OF COMMERCE Alaa Abdullah M Abduldaem Abdullah Mohammed Y Al Dighrir Ahmed Hassan H Al Rayshan Bandar Saad M Alqahtani Mohammed Hussain M Alzabadin Nadine Deutsch and New England Award Van Vy Khuat Christopher Andrew Lane Yi Li Mengyang Li Mofei Liu Abdulrahman Mahmoud A Mahmoud Steven Robert McDonnell Alan John Michael Ngoc Anh Pham Wei Tian Jianyang Wang Jia Wang Xiaojun Yu Wenjing Zhang MASTER OF COMMERCE (PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING) Muhammad Salah-Ud-Din Arif Lauren Ball Vanessa Barlin Rebecca Kate Battese Samantha Louena Betts Patrick Nicholas Conolly Karene Elizabeth Eggleton Khalil El Hachem Yu Fang Eric Lindsay Green Christie-Lee Harris Lee Anne Howse Khorshaduzzaman

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Lara Jayne Knight Wai Ming Lee Haidi Lorentzson Michael James Mahoney Md. Arif Hossain Mazumder James Robert McClelland Suzanne Kaye Neucom Hugo Ng Rachel Palmer Hanna Elzbieta Pasternak Heidi Raschle Susan Samuel Joseph Nicholas Sharpe Jodie Ann Smart Patricia Talty Yim Peng Toh Mark Andrew Vernal Kamran Muhammad Wadiwala Suzanne Weston Min Xu MASTER OF COUNSELLING Mechthild Ho Paul Dominic Mastronardi Kelly Mitchell Fatema Saddik Natasja Antonia Berendina Witbreuk MASTER OF ECONOMICS Charlotte Elizabeth Kesteven Elizabeth Sarah Smith MASTER OF ECONOMIC STUDIES Robert Charles McIntosh Duncan Finlay Sandie MASTER OF EDUCATION Anna Sophie Aldridge Saleh Ali S Alyami Janet Cannon

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Vanessa Joy Crouch Timothy Graeme Hohenhaus Jeffrey Ross MacRaild Renee Marianne Moore Terri Louise Swartz Lydia Angelina Wan Sarah Ann Willett MASTER OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL EDUCATION) Andrew James Blizard Beverly Olive Clothier Casey Lee Kelly Tina Moshkanbaryans Susan Jane Parish MASTER OF FINANCIAL SERVICES Kyle Clifford Frost MASTER OF GERONTOLOGY Rachel O'Rourke MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE Anna Chao Dee Anne Clough MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT Catherine Mary Hastings MASTER OF LAWS Ranya Hamzeh Marilyn Renee Lester Melissa Wallis MASTER OF LEADERSHIP Ruth Louise Skene Kate Marie Twaddell

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MASTER OF NURSING Sarahjane Elizabeth Bradford Kay Cox Louise Mary De Gabriele Elaine Christine Gilbody Towner MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING Stephen Eric Macey Cara Szabo MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING) Carolyn Margaret Adams Joke Anna De Jong Anna Dugdale Erin Courtney Elkin MASTER OF STRATEGIC ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Helen Mitchell MASTER OF SUSTAINABILITY Stephen Anthony Adcock Lilani Cecilia Goonesena Renelle Jeffrey Pham Phuoc Toan MASTER OF TEACHING (PRIMARY) Ala Al Muti Philip Sun Arriat Lisa Jayne Asplet Stephanie Elissa Attard Donna Louise Black Zachary James Brazel Catherine Anne Byers Nicole Anne Campbell Samantha Charlton Joanne Maree Crawford Rosemary Megan Cronin Emily Anne Dallwitz

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Emily Vivienne Druitt Lisa Jane Duncan and New England Award Genevieve Elizabeth Farrar Nansey Fedele Hannah Belinda Fitzpatrick Christina Foong Nataly Natasha Fox Briana Graydon Sara Jane Hind-Spiteri Elizabeth Kerz Rosemary Anna Lane Sanaa Lazkani Sarah Marie Macpherson Renee Adele Maddams James Matos Merryn McGregor Donald Ross McLachlan Amy Louise McMahon Shelley-Lee Mellis Kerry Linda Montgomery Gail Ormiston Murray Caleb Moodie Murray Kathryn O'Sullivan Nerilee Jane Pace Sharne Marie Plummer Emma Jacqueline Elizabeth Pope Lucy Jane Pye Jennifer Louise Redmond Alexandra Eleanor Ridden Janani Uthpala Sarath Kumara Kylie Marie Smith Talitha Smith Alexis Amy Janet Smith Anthony Lawrence Smith Moon Sun Song Marlene Srour Peter Burnet Sugden Shelley Maree Thistleton Stacey Thomson Melissa Trew Rebecca Walton Bronwyn Watkins Deborah Joanne Webb Bronwyn Mary Weston

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Philip Weston Paul Francis Weston Jodie Elizabeth Whiting Catherine Jean Whitmore Alyssa Youart Sian Elise Zur MASTER OF TEACHING (SECONDARY) Louisa Attard Greta Susannah Beaumont Sarah-Jane Katharine Cartwright Rebecca Anne Curtin Catherine Jean Fogarty Gemma Forgeard Douglas Gately Jane Hazelwood Rachael Alice Hillier Leigh Dorothy Hodgen Tahnee Carolyn Laycock Oliver Lintott Sophie Kathleen MacNeil Justina Morkos Shea Myree Morris Brenton Alexander Roberts-Thomson Alison Michelle Tomkins Daniel John Walker Leonard Raymond William Weiss Rian Wiramihardja Sara Ellen Zwangobani MASTER OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Wayne Allan Winston Champion Catherine Trindall GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING Lawrence C Ly Scott Robert Phillips GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS Edward Charles Currenti

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GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Kellie Maree Blake Heidi Chapman Kenneth David Cole Bailey Lynn Doyle Joseph Kevin Ford Lai Chan Trina Ng Darryl John Peters Deanna Carrol Sue GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RESEARCH Yuk Man Sung GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS Alison Renae Archibald Simon Francis Calder Corrie Grimmett Alexander Samuel Johnston Stuart Arthur McLaughlin Owais Parray Martin Andrew Ryan GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION Yoshitha Sabashi Amaratunga Janelle Anne Basnet Phillip Wayne Buckley Shalini Burns Rachel Maree Cootes Sarah Elizabeth Delaney Charlotte Elizabeth Eakins Charity-Leigh June Elford Ann Goeth Emily Adelaide Goss Danielle Ann Grisham Angela Jane Hammond Douglas Hewitt Joshua Talala Knight Rebecca Robina Lee Katherine Lydom

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Kerry Elissa Medd Maggie Ann Moon Lesley Linda Moxon Karina Anne Newby Rachel Joanne Pillar Christopher Neil Ransom Katrina Ann Reynolds Erin Kate Rush Patrick Roland Schymitzek Katherine Elizabeth Smith Gemma Jane Tracy Martin John Trotman Sophia Elizabeth Vaughan Catherine Maree Walsh John David Warham Janet Watson GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Mitchell James Wilton GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL SERVICES Philip Kenneth Elmslie GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT Bradley Leedham GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING David Adam Fraser GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ACUTE CARE NURSING Aaron Agnew Georgie Anne Black Casie Anne Brown Precious Mwaba Chilolo Rebecca Gillespie Kim Diane Grey Briony May Kelly Amelia Ann MacLean Clare Louise Martin

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Cassandra Lee Noble Alicia Jane Perkins Courtney Frances White Louise Michelle White GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION STUDIES Mary Elizabeth Ibbetson GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN eLEARNING Margaret Kinvig GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES Glenn Michael Hawley Chukwujindu Caradorf Ogbonna GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION Toni Jane Tomlin GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT Adam David Willett GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Renee Byrne Leanne Mary Dowler Robyn Diane Hodgson Julie-Ann James Anne Carmel Niland GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT Andrew James Batey Shane John Bentley Daniel Ian Fitzpatrick Andrew James Graham Kyra Ann Hooper Michael William Scotney William Edward Scotney Julijana Vrtkovski

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE Oladunni Temitope Amuda Zanele Dube Clare Forshaw Vincenza Taffy Gawthorne Nicola Jean Hine Catherine Anne Maguire Katherine Minchin Alison Mary Vercoe Sabine Vogel GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC ACCOUNTING Jennifer Jane Di Zio GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING Fidela Aoay Alema Batanovic Mandeep Brar Cherie Sachi Micheline Campbell Luna Compuesto Laura Gamble Christine Hammond Michael Harper Brad Huffels Leanne Hume Yogesh Jhala Pardeep Kumar George Ung Ji Lau Karen Raylene May Ahmad Merheb Hammad Mohiy Ud Din Terri-Ann Riddle JURIS DOCTOR Amy Maree McMullen Andrea Elizabeth Veitch School of Education

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BACHELOR OF ARTS/BACHELOR OF TEACHING Lisa Marie Bellenger Larissa Jayne Herman Nancy Margaret Johnson Andrew Nicholas Langes Chrystal Marie Meinhardt Alex Montford Camille Ruiz Samuel Everett Smith Sarah Eve Thompson Tiffany Helen White Caitlin Michelle Zahner BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES/BACHELOR OF TEACHING Natalie Allison Bowen Maryanne Majella Grosser Sophia Ann Holland BACHELOR OF MATHEMATICS/BACHELOR OF TEACHING Ritesh Ravin Prakash BACHELOR OF MUSIC/BACHELOR OF TEACHING Matthew Buckoke Hannah King Ashleigh Lang Alexander Reely Rebecca Ann Walker Andrea Watts and New England Award BACHELOR OF SCIENCE/BACHELOR OF TEACHING Tyler William Berrigan BACHELOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION (PRIMARY)/BACHELOR OF DISABILITY STUDIES Nikkita Edwards Rachael Marie Gill Patricia Kylie Stewart Dannielle Elizabeth Taverner

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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD) Julie-Ann Margaret Baillie Mary-Grace Debono Tanya Fraser Amity Michaela Kate Horneman Sarah Emmeline Huddleston Agnes Lane Sajeewa Kumari Mahaarachchi Cathryn Ann McMahon Debra Louise Mitchell Larissa Joy Mullen Jody Anne Scarcella Julia Malinda Stephenson Ljiljana Stibinger BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY) Kelly Ann Apps Claire Hayley Archibald Jessica Evelyn Aynie Jennifer Peta Barnes Sally Pearl Bendeich Shaun Barry Betts Julia Boughton Paul David Brewin Clair Bull Ruth Ann Carter Dominique Cutler Alison Wendy Daley Scott Kenneth Dornan Benjamin Andrew Duncan Amethyst Pearl Erzetic Belinda Ann Fagan Renee Louise Finch Arabella Ann Fleming Georgina Binnie Gilder Danni-Elle Greenham Kym Lynette Hadley Jodie Anne Haydn Tamara Joy Hill Stacey Johnson Stacy Jolliffe Rochelle Maree Joyce

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Mark Anthony Knoke Emma Louise Lovegrove Tanya Lynette MacDonald Moira Sara Marteene Jessica Anne McCann Cherrie Louise McIntosh Selina Joy McKinnell Sharon Gae Middleton Courtney Jane Moody Brooke Maree Nay Stephanie Needs Jodie Michelle Nicholls Gillian Margaret Noonan Sherri Leeann Olding Ronelle Therese Peardon Krystal Pomplun Belinda Christine Porter Amanda Jayne Rankin Louise Rees Jessica Ellen Rowe Danielle Louise Ryll Christie-Jean Smale Kylie Elizabeth Swainson Emily Louise Ticehurst Megan Lynette Van Deinsen Rebecca Jane Walker Deborah Claire Ward Ashley Sarah Watson Nicole Wonderley BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES Holly Maree McLennan Scott Neilsen BACHELOR OF TEACHING (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION) Praveen Arya Eleanor Margaret Bachle-Gardiner Chloe Jane Baker Hannah Louise Barnett Jacqueline Anne Black Kristy Britt Barbara Brown

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Natalie Clare Cowley Shirleyanne Clara Creighton Louisa Gaye Dean Emine Delialioglu Kim Maree Dias Melissa Louise Fairhurst Kate Anne Fowler Patricia Virginia Fuentes Natalie Ann Gallop Catherine Helen Gowans Rukiyye Gulsaran Allyson Bronwyn Gyrmakis Lorraine Joy Harris Meaghan Jennifer Hillier Valerie Ann Hume Rebecca James Bronwyn Ellen Joslyn Sahel Kaur Maria Kouzapas Elizabeth Jane Lally Kathryn Maree Latsinos Kelly Lewins Nicole Elizabeth Alice Lloyd Vivaarsha Luchun-Venkatachellam Irene Sui Yee Luk Kasey Elizabeth Macaulay Emily Kate Mary McPherson Huong Thi Thanh Nguyen Erin Oates Jacqueline Anne Orgaz Samantha Nicole Gina Panuccio Matese Erin Pearce Natalie Maree Power Candice Raunjak Jessica Reddacliff Donnalee Redmond Ashleigh Maree Richardson Lesley Frances Robertson Anna Samofal Rita Katherine Sansour Rashmi Santhariah Bronwyn Faith Sargeant Kristy Anne Shepherd Joel Smith

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Rebecca Kay Southam Tara Janelle Sproxton Justine Thomas Rita Totino Claire Walker Jade Lisa Wall Kellie Justine White Katherine Jean Wills Cassandra Wilson BACHELOR OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Simon James Avis Tegan Aziz Dennis Bills Roslind Marie Barbara Brown Leesa Chaseling Sandra June Dobell Maryanne Patricia Fox Andrea Fulton John Graeme Gaunt Donna Maree Hanson Bradley Shane Lawless Mark Malden Mary Ellen Monaghan Mikaela Marie Murphy Mary Francis Murray Kirk Stanley Nicholls Matthew Jonathon Phillips Andrey Pustovar Gavin James Rising Matthew Allan Ritchie Campbell Waterman Robert Charles Wilson School of Health BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK WITH HONOURS Ingrid Wilhelmina Wells, Second Class Honours Division 1 BACHELOR OF HEALTH, AGEING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Scarlette Acevedo

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Nicole Cronan Janene Elizabeth Doble Julie Threasa Doherty Jodie Maree Eversteyn Catheryna Florance Holt Jenny Gaye Mayoh Lorraine Maureen Tavan Darren Denis Williams BACHELOR OF NURSING Leah Gillan Sungil Kim Vanya Sharee Nicholls BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Richard William Baron Hair Nicola Hussein Kimberley Louise Sawyer Alice Frances Spiteri Laura Joy Sweeney Angela Symonds Samantha Elizabeth Young School of Law BACHELOR OF ARTS and BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS Steven Leigh Turner, Second Class Honours Division 2 BACHELOR OF LAWS WITH HONOURS Peta Maree Lisle, First Class Honours BACHELOR OF ARTS and BACHELOR OF LAWS Renee Kathleen Doyle Camilla Guest Mea Danielle Heywood Joseph William Howard Christian Philip Marchant Skye Margaret McKinnon Alexandra Mussett

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Laura Joy Rosenberg Julia Tutt BACHELOR OF BUSINESS and BACHELOR OF LAWS Scott Leary Lauren Nicole Weston BACHELOR OF CRIMINOLOGY and BACHELOR OF LAWS Natasha Eve Brodie Chelsey-Jade Margaret Fairhall Alicia Floyer Carmen Rose McKay Chanel Moss Tina Nguyen BACHELOR OF SCIENCE and BACHELOR OF LAWS Natasha Robyn Csaszar BACHELOR OF LAWS Emma Abbott Aidan Abeni-Davis Prue Bolton Rachel Ann Caughlan Neil Matthew Evans Jonathan Falzon Michelle Angela Francis Daniel Gaffa Debora Garvey Madeline Gilmore Peter Pangagiotis Gioulekas Kelly Louise Hallinan Sarah Jane Hein Stuart Hodge Lachlan Robert Hodgson Colin Thomas Huntly Bruin Lee Hutchings Amita Devi Kumar King Wing Lee Skye Margaret McKinnon Matthew Joseph Munzenrieder

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Dinh Phuoc Son Nguyen Jacinta Maree Richards Gregory Michael Rohan Brendan Joseph Ryan Tandis Ryan Alexander Cameron Sharp Timothy John Slater Sarah Jean Stewart Peter Swanson Nicola Maree Viero Laura Bode Warren Anthony James Wilkes Katarina Ziesak School of Rural Medicine BACHELOR OF MEDICINE with Distinction Trisha Dutta (Conferred 10th July 2015) Angela Dharmini Rajaratnam (Conferred 10th July 2015) BACHELOR OF MEDICINE Christopher Michael Lawrence (Conferred 10th July 2015) UNE Business School BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS with HONOURS Lauran Sarah Gilligan First Class Honours Conor Tomas Whitton Second Class Honours Division 1 BACHELOR OF AGRIBUSINESS Jessica Myee Bindley Patrick Francis Calvert-Jones Henry Francis Curtin Amanda Hanlon Renee Jean Smith Junping Wang Patrick Paddy Ward Melody Adele Mackenzie Webber

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BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS Harrison James Cosh Angus James Hancock Joseph Masters Conor Tomas Whitton BACHELOR OF BUSINESS/BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS Toby James Allen BACHELOR OF BUSINESS Abdulhadi Abdullah M Altayyar Adam Stephen Blyth Ying Chen Matthew Mark Collins An Cui Feng Ding Karalyn Anne Duncan Sarah Frizell Steven Patrick Good Jiao He Siyuan Lyu Nanfang Ma David Howard Mackintosh Rebecca Anne McCullagh Xianen Meng Anita Louise Milford-Chilvers Michael Nemarich Craig Ronald O'Neill Samuel Oomens Melissa Robertson Yidong Shen Peng Tao Jennifer Taylor Leanne Margaret Vanderdonk Nicola Maree Viero Adam Peter Vine-Hall Ashlea Waistell Can Wang Jikai Yang Di Yu Tianxiaozhi Zeng

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Yujia Zhai Han Lin Zhang Mengyin Zhong BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING) Fahd Ibrahim Ismail Alismail Kirsty Eggmolesse Shiyu Gu Chunxiao Han Joshua Paul Laufer Dean John Laughton Yile Pan Nicholas Richard Row Chen Shen Yiwei Sun Pengfei Wang Mengwei Ye Wentao Zhang BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS Alexandra Langford David James Levingston BACHELOR OF FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION Rebecca Jane Wilson BACHELOR OF ORGANISATIONAL LEADERSHIP David John Buxton Alexander John Buzescu Samantha Fiona Christmas Lynette Gail Dennis Jessica Ruth Dunham Rachel Anne Guest Joanne Jameson Peter James Lee Dean Anthony Mackenzie Jodie Maree Mason Paul William Mitchell Carissa Jade Wyson Patruno Camilla Jane Solomon

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Paul Robert Terawsky DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS Sarah Louise Andrews Karyn Tania Couper-Smith Kylie Rafferty

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1. This Rule provides the framework for the management of all online Learning Resources via the UniversityLearning Management System, and must be read in conjunction with the Online Learning ResourcesProcedures that support this policy.

2. This Rule applies to all University Representatives involved in the development, administration anddelivery of all online Learning Resources via the University Learning Management System (LMS).

Principles

3. The University is committed to enhancing the quality of our course offerings and embracing newtechnologies to support our aspiration to be the leading provider of flexible and online learning.

4. Appropriate tools and technologies for teaching and learning will be used in all units (where applicable) toenhance the student learning experience.

5. All units will have a dedicated University Learning Management System (LMS) site.

6. The Learning Management System supports the online delivery and administration of resources,communication, collaboration and assessment.

7. Online Learning Resources must adhere to accessibility standards in accordance with governmentlegislation.

8. The University is mindful of safeguarding its intellectual property, managing the rights andresponsibilities of UNE authors, and administering copyright and license compliance obligations inrelation to the use of Learning Resources.

Responsibilities

9. Unit Coordinators are responsible for administering and overseeing the unit LMS site including:

(a) developing and reviewing all unit content and creating engaging Learning Resources for studentsbased on sound pedagogical principles;

(b) unit Core Learning Resources are available to students in accordance with release deadlines specified in clause 11 of the Online Learning Resources procedures;

(c) ensuring published Third Party Copyright materials copied under Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) required for inclusion in electronic reserve meet the University Library submission deadlines specified in clause 10 of the Online Learning Resources procedures;

(d) providing links to Library Resources and not reproducing the content in the LMS;

(e) ensuring online Learning Resources meet compliance obligations detailed in the University Copyright Policy;

(f) where applicable adding teaching team members and contact details prior to the first week of teaching; and

(g) in accordance with government legislation, providing reasonable adjustments to online Learning Resources for students with a declared special need.

Online Learning Resources Rule

Overview

Scope

Policy

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10. The Special Needs Office is responsible for:

(a) providing advice to Unit Coordinators and the relevant Head of School on making reasonable adjustments to online Learning Resources for students with a declared special need; and

(b) providing the agreed reasonable adjustments for online Learning Resources to students with a declared special need.

11. Teaching and Learning Support is responsible for:

(a) the ongoing management of the Learning Management System, which includes the identification and actioning of any future system developments and improvements;

(b) providing professional development opportunities and support to academic staff to facilitate curriculum development and to extend and develop existing teaching approaches with the aim of optimising student understanding and engagement.

12. The University Library is responsible for providing and managing Library Resources and providing services to academic staff to support their teaching activities.

13. The Copyright Officer is responsible for providing and maintaining information resources and services to assist staff preparing online Learning Resources to manage their copyright obligations.

14. The Information Technology Directorate is responsible for providing technical support, development of existing systems and implementation of new systems within the virtual learning environment.

15. Heads of School are responsible for:

(a) authorising the final version of the Core Learning Resources;

(b) ensuring that, for each unit offered in their School, all the Core Learning Resources are available and released to students as specified in clause 11 of the Online Learning Resources Procedures; and

(c) ensuring the quality delivery of the Learning Resources on a continuous and ongoing basis, including the communications between staff and students and other university staff as appropriate through the Learning Management System.

Records Management

16. Electronic records must be kept in accordance with the University Records Management Rule.

Rule Administration

17. In the event of a conflict between this Rule and any School Rule, Policy or practice, this Rule shall take precedence.

Authority and Compliance

18. The Vice-Chancellor pursuant to Section 29 of the University of New England Act makes this University Rule.

19. University Representatives must observe this Rule in relation to University matters.

20. The Rule Administrator is authorised to make procedures and guidelines for the operation of this Rule. The procedures and guidelines must be compatible with the provisions of this Rule.

21. This Rule operates as and from the Effective Date.

22. Previous policy on Learning Resources is replaced and has no further operation from the Effective Date of this new Rule.

23. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Rule, the Vice-Chancellor may approve an exception to this Rule where the Vice-Chancellor determines the application of the Rule would otherwise lead to an unfair, unreasonable or absurd outcome. Approvals by the Vice-Chancellor under this clause must be documented in writing and must state the reason for the exception.

24. Copyright gives legal rights to owners of ‘creative’ products and materials in the form of a limited monopoly over the use of those materials, including copying and reproduction.

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25. Core Learning Resources comprise the minimum Learning Resources the student must engage with in order to complete the assessment requirements for a unit.

26. Effective Date is the date on which this Rule will take effect.

27. Learning Management System is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of electronic educational technology teaching and learning programs.

28. Learning Resources comprise the sum of ‘UNE-Authored Learning Resources’ and ‘Third Party Copyright and Licensed Materials’ that are made available to students to achieve learning outcomes and complete assessment requirements for a unit.

29. Library Resources include resources and licensed materials that are managed and made accessible by the University Library (including the electronic reserve collection) to support teaching and learning activities.

30. Third Party Copyright and Licensed Materials comprise materials for which the copyright is held by the author or publisher (not the University) or obtained through a services aggregator and for which the requirements of Australian copyright law or licensing agreements with the aggregator services must be adhered to.

31. UNE-Authored Learning Resources comprise assignment topics, worksheets, journals and other materials created by University staff which can be distributed to enrolled students without infringing the copyright of others.

32. University Representative means a University employee (casual, fixed term and permanent), contractor, agent, appointee, UNE Council member, adjunct, visiting academic and any other person engaged by the University to undertake some activity for or on behalf of the University. It includes corporations and other bodies falling into one or more of these categories.

Document Type: Vice-Chancellor Rule Rule Administrator: Vice-Chancellor TRIM reference: Date approved: Effective date:

Due for review: 5 years after approval

Responsible party for review: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Approved by: Rule made by:

Academic Board Vice-Chancellor

Associated Documents Assessment Policy and Procedures Communications Policy Copyright Policy and Procedures Copyright Act 1968 Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and Disability Standards for Education (2005) Higher Education Standards Framework (Thresholds Standards) 2011 Knowledge Assets and Intellectual Property Policy Moral Rights Issues and Considerations: Guidelines on use of teaching and course materials by staff of the University of New England Online Learning Resources Procedures Records Management Policy University of New England Act 1993 (NSW)

Administration

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Graduate Research Training Quality Management Rule (TWEEK!DM)

Section 1 - Overview (1) The purpose of this Rule is to describe the University of New England’s integrated approach to assuring the quality of its Higher Degree Research (HDR) training across the entire research training enterprise, encompassing systematic monitoring, cyclic review and implementation of improvements. It is the overall framework within which best possible quality research training outcomes for HDR students are pursued and maintained. (2) The Rule is based upon a culture of continuous improvement based on the four-stage quality cycle of Plan, Act, Evaluate, and Improve, and is consistent with the University’s Academic Quality Management Policy.

Section 2 - Scope (3) This Rule applies to all University Representatives and organisational units that deliver, or contribute to the delivery of high-quality research training at higher degree level.

Section 3 - Rule Principles (4) The University will offer HDR training that:

a. contributes to the strategic research goals and objectives of the Universityb. meets the principles and criteria specified in the Australian Qualifications Framework

and other regulatory requirementsc. provides high-quality research training to candidatesd. promotes a collaborative and professional research culture committed to excellence

Framework for Assuring Quality of Research Training (5) Evaluation of the University’s research training activities occurs through a number of monitoring and review processes:

a. Confirmation of Candidature: every HDR student must undergo confirmation ofcandidature after six months of full-time equivalent candidature to allow thesupervisors and confirmation chair to identify any support or guidance necessary forthe candidate to proceed to full candidature; assess progress to date and theacademic preparedness of the candidate; provide an opportunity for the candidate todemonstrate their writing and other necessary research skills; and allow thecandidate and their supervisory team to plan for a successful and timely completion.

b. HDR Progress Reporting: occurs every six months and is undertaken by all HDRcandidates to provide the opportunity for the candidate and their supervisors tocritically reflect on the progress in the candidate’s research during the past sixmonths; consider intended research directions for the next six months and identifyany issues regarding progress or resourcing. Each progress report is considered bythe candidate, their supervisors and their Head of School, and is tracked by ResearchServices. The aggregated results of HDR Progress Reporting are reported to theGraduate Research Subcommittee, which has oversight of the progress reportingprocess.

c. Supervisor Accreditation Training: in order to ensure quality supervision is availableto HDR candidates, the University provides Supervisor Accreditation Training.

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d. HDR Program Review: is conducted to ensure that all HDR programs are systematically evaluated through internal monitoring and, where necessary, revision, internal and external reviews at least every seven (7) years based on available benchmarks in terms of admission criteria, students’ progress and completion, structure, alignment of learning objectives to learning outcomes and assessment in the context of the University’s graduate attributes, currency of the curriculum, changes to the discipline, quality of the supervision, student support, student perceptions, physical and electronic resources and infrastructure and feedback from relevant professional, accreditation and employer groups. This process is overseen by the Graduate Research Subcommittee, in its capacity as the course advisory committee for HDR programs.

e. Where areas for improvement are identified from the monitoring, these should be reported to the Graduate Research Subcommittee with an implementation plan which includes a final report when issues are resolved.

f. Academic Governance: a summary of the yearly monitoring of all HDR programs, and of the internal and external reviews of HDR programs, is provided to Academic Board annually.

g. The Pro Vice Chancellor (Research) is responsible for ensuring that this policy is implemented effectively and consistently for all HDR programs across all relevant academic and professional areas.

Policy Review (6) The Graduate Research Subcommittee maintains a review cycle for all HDR Rules, policies and procedures. This provides the opportunity for periodic review to ensure policy material is appropriate and sustainable, and to ensure that UNE maintains a quality research environment for research training:

a. Policy review is continual and entails extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders across the University and affiliated organisations.

b. Where necessary specialist working parties can be established to undertake targeted analysis or benchmarking.

Authority and Compliance (7) The Vice-Chancellor, pursuant to Section 29 of the University of New England Act, makes this Rule. (8) University Representatives and Students must observe it in relation to University matters. (9) The Pro Vice Chancellor Research, as Rule Administrator, is authorised to make procedures and guidelines for the operation of this Rule. The procedures and guidelines must be compatible with the provisions of this Rule. (10) This Rule operates as and from the Effective Date. (11) Previous policy on Research Training Quality Management and related documents are replaced and have no further operation from the Effective Date of this new Rule. (12) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Rule, the Vice Chancellor may approve an exception to this Rule where the Vice Chancellor determines the application of the Rule would otherwise lead to an unfair, unreasonable or absurd outcome. Approvals by the Vice-Chancellor under this clause must be documented in writing and must state the reason for the exception.

Section 4 - Definitions (13) Effective Date is the date on which this procedure will take effect.

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(14) University Representative means a University employee (casual, fixed term and permanent) contractor, agent, appointee, UNE Council member, adjunct, visiting academic and any other person engaged by the University to undertake some activity for on behalf of the University. It includes corporations and other bodies falling into one or more of these categories (15) UNE Act means the University of New England Act 1993 No 68 (NSW).

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Higher Degree Research Program Approval Rule (TWEEK!DM)

Section 1 - Overview (1) The Higher Degree Research (HDR) Program Approval Rule provides a framework for approval of all Higher Degree by Research programs offered by the University of New England. This Rule is designed to ensure quality academic programs that are aligned with the objectives of the University’s Research Plan to deliver excellent research training. This policy applies to the development of new HDR courses, amendments to existing HDR courses and withdrawal of HDR courses.

Section 2 - Scope (2) The HDR Program Approval Rule applies to all higher degree by research programs at the University of New England.

Section 3 - Rule Principles (3) UNE is committed to providing HDR programs that:

a. are academically rigorousb. reflect the important role of HDR training in a knowledge-based societyc. actively encourage candidates to develop the skills required to undertake their

research and future careersd. promote collaboration and connections with other University groups and offerings,

where possiblee. are an efficient and sustainable use of University resources and are aligned with the

University Research Plan.(4) Development, amendment and withdrawal of HDR academic programs must be informed by consultation with internal and external stakeholders.

HDR Course Development and Renewal (5) When developing or renewing an HDR course, UNE:

a. reflects on internal and external stakeholder feedback, benchmarks, standards andrequirements

b. draws on appropriate content and established bodies of knowledge to ensurecurrency of curriculum

c. ensures the course enables candidates to be part of a scholarly intellectualcommunity

d. provides for the development of relevant graduate attributese. ensures that the course design and requirements safeguard the integrity of student

research and assessmentf. aligns the learning objectives and assessment to the desired learning outcomesg. considers entry and exit pathwaysh. considers resource implications

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i. undertake on an annual basis regular monitoring and review to support continuous improvement, and formal internal and external course review at least every seven (7) years.

Administration (6) The Pro Vice Chancellor (Research) administers the HDR program approval process and makes recommendations for course approvals. The University Research Committee, through the Graduate Research Subcommittee, provides advice on these programs.

Academic Governance (7) The Pro Vice Chancellor (Research) will report new HDR courses and HDR course recissions to Academic Board, as well as reporting to Academic Board on HDR course reviews and monitoring, as required.

Quality Assurance (8) All HDR programs will undergo periodic review to ensure a framework for evaluating HDR programs as part of the University’s quality assurance cycle, assessing the objectives, structure and program management to ensure that HDR programs are meeting the objectives of UNE’s Strategic Plan. (9) The HDR program approval process must comply with University policy and administrative requirements, and enable the University to comply with all legislative and reporting requirements.

Authority and Compliance (10) The Vice Chancellor, pursuant to Section 29 of the University of New England Act, makes this Rule. (11) University Representatives must observe it in relation to University matters. (12) The Rule Administrator is authorised to make procedures and guidelines for the operation of this Rule. The procedures and guidelines must be compatible with the provisions of this Rule. (13) This Rule operates as and from the Effective Date. (14) Previous policy on Higher Degree Research Program Approval (and related documents) are replaced and have no further operation from the Effective Date of this new Rule. (15) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Rule the Vice Chancellor may approve an exception to this Rule, where the Vice Chancellor determines the application of the Rule would otherwise lead to an unfair, unreasonable or absurd outcome. Approvals by the Vice Chancellor under this clause must be documented in writing and must state the reason for the exception.

Section 4 - Definitions (16) Effective Date is the date on which this procedure will take effect. (17) University Representative means a University employee (casual, fixed term and permanent) contractor, agent, appointee, UNE Council member, adjunct, visiting academic and any other person engaged by the University to undertake some activity for on behalf of the University. It includes corporations and other bodies falling into one or more of these categories. (18) UNE Act means the University of New England Act 1993 No 68 (NSW).

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e-publications@UNE Deposit, Collection and Access Rule (TWEEK!DM)

Section 1 - Overview (1) The purpose of e-publications@UNE is to acquire, store, make discoverable, and make accessible where possible, all the research outputs of the University of New England, including material identified as submitted research outputs in the Open Access to UNE Research Publications and Data Policy. (2) e-publications@UNE provides a stable, secure and long term archive for the research outputs of UNE Authors. Compliance with this Rule enables UNE Authors and the University to meet the requirements of government agencies and research funding bodies for responsible reporting of research outputs of the University. (3) This Rule governs the deposit and management of research outputs in e-publications@UNE. This Rule defines the deposit principles and content of e-publications@UNE, and provides a framework against which deposit, collection and access decisions may be made. (4) This Rule must be read in conjunction with the e-publications@UNE Deposit, Collection and Access Procedures, which support this Rule, and the Open Access to UNE Research Publications and Data Policy.

Section 2 - Scope (5) This Rule applies to all individuals associated with the University, and working and/or publishing under the auspices of the University of New England. This includes employees, emeriti, adjunct and honorary appointments, research students and postdoctoral fellows. In this Rule, these individuals are referred to as the UNE Author. (6) This Rule applies to all material which represents the research and scholarly output of the University.

Section 3 - Rule Principles (7) UNE Authors are required to submit their research outputs to e-publications@UNE under the terms of this Rule, including the Deposit Licence. (8) e-publications@UNE will include research and scholarly material that satisfies at least one of the following criteria:

a. material required by a government agency or research funding body for depositand/or reporting in an institutional repository;

b. research outputs produced by UNE Authors, including non-traditional researchoutputs;

c. material forming the whole or part of work examined and accepted for the award of aUniversity of New England Higher Degree by Research.

Terms of Deposit (9) UNE Authors submitting a research output to e-publications@UNE will agree to the terms stated in the Deposit Licence. The Deposit Licence (10) By submitting a research output to e-publications@UNE, I:

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a. assert that I am a UNE Author or am authorized to submit the material on behalf of a UNE Author under the terms of this Licence;

b. confirm that I have exercised reasonable care to ensure that the material is original, and does not, to the best of my knowledge, breach any laws including defamation, libel and copyright;

c. grant UNE the right to include the material in e-publications@UNE and to electronically store, copy or translate the material to any medium or format for the purpose of future preservation and accessibility; and

d. acknowledge that deposit of research outputs into e-publications@UNE does not transfer copyright to the University.

(11) The University, through e-publications@UNE: a. will ensure that all authors are identified with their research output; b. will not alter submitted material except as allowed under this Rule; c. is not responsible for any mistakes, omissions or legal infringements within the

submitted material; d. will make research outputs accessible under the terms of the Open Access to UNE

Research Publications and Data Policy; e. has no obligation to take legal action on behalf of a UNE Author or other rights holder

in the event of any alleged breach of any rights in the submitted material; and f. may remove material from e-publications@UNE should there be a dispute about its

ownership or intellectual property rights or for any other reason which may affect the integrity of e-publications@UNE.

Quality Assurance (12) Success of this Rule will be demonstrated by:

a. an increase in the number of research outputs of the University recorded in e-publications@UNE.

b. an increase in accesses to UNE research outputs in e-publications@UNE. c. satisfactory reporting of UNE research outputs in response to University and

government or research funding body requirements.

Responsibilities (13) The University Librarian or delegate is responsible for overseeing the operation and technical standards of e-publications@UNE. (14) UNE Authors are responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of all data they submit to e-publications@UNE.

Breaches (15) e-publications@UNE is subject to the University of New England's website “Disclaimer” notices including the “Copyright Takedown Notice” form. (16) Non-compliance with this Rule may result in action being taken in accordance with the University Code of Conduct for Research.

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(17) The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), in consultation with the University Legal Office, the Copyright Officer and University Librarian, and where appropriate the relevant Head of School, will be responsible for:

a. interpreting this Rule; b. resolving disputes concerning its interpretation and application; c. making decisions regarding exceptions; and d. recommending changes to this Rule from time to time.

(18) The Vice-Chancellor, pursuant to Section 29 of the University of New England Act, makes this University Rule. (19) University Representatives must observe it in relation to University matters. (20) The Rule Administrator is authorised to make procedures and guidelines for the operation of this University Rule. The procedures and guidelines must be compatible with the provisions of this Rule. (21) This Rule operates as and from the Effective Date. (22) Previous policy on e-publications at UNE Deposit, Collections and Access and related documents are replaced and have no further operation from the Effective Date of this new Rule. (23) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this University Rule, the Vice-Chancellor may approve an exception to this Rule where the Vice-Chancellor determines the application of the Rule would otherwise lead to an unfair, unreasonable or absurd outcome. Approvals by the Vice-Chancellor under this clause must be documented in writing and must state the reason for the exception.

Section 4 - Definitions (24) A UNE Author is an individual associated with the University of New England, and publishing under the auspices of the University, including employees, emeriti, adjunct and honorary appointments, research students and postdoctoral fellows. (25) Deposit Licence is the licence between the UNE Author and the University by which research outputs are deposited in e-publications@UNE. (26) e-publications@UNE is the institutional repository for the research outputs of UNE, governed by the e-publications@UNE Deposit, Collection and Access Rule. (27) Effective Date is the date on which this Rule will take effect. (28) Non-traditional research outputs are research outputs which do not take the form of published books, book chapters, journal articles or conference publications, including but not limited to, original creative works, live performance of creative works, recorded/rendered creative works, curated or produced substantial public exhibitions and events. (29) Research funding bodies are public or private organizations in Australia and internationally, which fund research. (30) Research outputs means scholarly and research literature, including articles, conference papers, and selected creative works created by a UNE author. (31) Student - means an Admitted Student or an Enrolled Student, at the relevant time.

a. Admitted Student means a student who has been admitted to a UNE course of study and who is either entitled to enrol in a unit of study or who has completed all of the units in the UNE course of study.

b. Enrolled Student means a student who is enrolled in a unit of study at UNE.

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(32) The Copyright Act 1968 identifies categories of material that receive copyright protection, including literary, artistic, dramatic and musical works, sound recordings, cinematograph films, television and sound broadcasts and published editions of works. This protection governs those who wish to make, use, sell, import, export, reproduce, adapt and disseminate such material. The Act also provides for other rights and exceptions. (33) University Representative means a University employee (casual, fixed term and permanent) contractor, agent, appointee, UNE Council member, adjunct, visiting academic and any other person engaged by the University to undertake some activity for or on behalf of the University. It includes corporations and other bodies falling into one or more of these categories (34) UNE Act means the University of New England Act 1993 No 68 (NSW).

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ITEM 4.1 Updated Authorities Retained by Council Rule #15450 Council Open Meeting – 27 November 2015

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Purpose

To request Council approve the suggested changes to overview section of the Authorities Retained by Council Rule, as discussed at the 18 September Council meeting. Origin of report: Action from the 18 September Council meeting. Related to Council Terms of Reference: Approve policies and procedural principals for the University. Recommendation Mr Brendan Peet, Chief Legal and Governance Officer

Council is asked to APPROVE the proposed revisions to the Authorities retained by Council Rule, report #15450.

Executive Summary

The Authorities Retained By Council Rule lists the matters which have not been delegated to the Vice Chancellor, including matters handled by a Council Committee on behalf of Council. Revisions were proposed and approved at the 18 September 2015 Council meeting, but members also requested that further revision be brought back to the November Council meeting. The suggestion was for the overview section of this rule to make reference to the Governance Framework, the functions of the Vice-Chancellor rule and to the terms of reference documents of Council Committees and Academic Board etc, which have delegated authorities from Council. The Council may exercise authority over any matter at the University and this Rule does not fetter this power. What it does is specify matters that are restricted to Council, and that the Vice Chancellor or any other person or body does not have authority over. The proposed changes to the Rule are provided as Attachment 1 below. Attachments

Attachment 1: revised Authorities Retained by Council (including Schedule of Authorities) [for approval]

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Authority Retained by Council Rule (TWEEK!DM)

Section 1 - Overview (1) This Rule sets out the matters on which authority is retained by the Council (and not delegated under Section 17 of the University of New England Act 1993 (NSW). Delegated authority has been granted by Council to various committees and individuals and is contained in the following documents:

a. UNE Governance Framework b. Functions of the Vice-Chancellor Rule c. Council Committee Terms of Reference

i. Standing Committee of Council ii. Remuneration Committee iii. Audit and Risk Committee iv. Infrastructure Committee v. Finance Committee.

d. Academic Board Terms of Reference (which includes Annex A: Academic Board Standing Committee Terms of Reference)

e. Academic Board Committees Terms of Reference i. University Research Committee (which includes Annex A: Graduate Research

Subcommittee and Annex B: Graduate Research Examinations Board Terms of Reference)

ii. University Teaching and Learning Committee iii. University Academic Program Committee.

Section 2 - Scope (2) This Rule applies to the Council and the Vice-Chancellor. (3) As the governing body of the University, the Council may directly exercise any of its functions including those that have been delegated. (1)

Section 3 - Policy (2)(4) The matters on Which which Authority is Retained by Council are as follows:

Notes: (3)(5) The Comment column contains any additional explanation of the item itself or the process underlying the provision of advice to Council on the item. (4)(6) The Terms of Reference of all Council Committees were adopted by resolution of Council on 11 June 1998 are regularly reviewed by Council and its Committees and are available on the UNE website.

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Section 4 - Definitions For the purposes of this policy, the following definitions apply: (5)(7) Senior Executive means the Vice-Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor's direct reports, excluding persons Director level and below. (6)(8) Senior Management means staff at Head of School/Director level and above. (7)(9) University Act refers to the University of New England Act 1993 (NSW) UNE.

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The matters on Which Authority is Retained by Council are as

follows:

Item Source of authority Comment

General

Elect the Chancellor University Act s.10(1)

Elect the Deputy Chancellor University Act s.11(1)

Appoint the Vice-Chancellor University Act s.12(1)

Appoint two external persons to Council University Act s.9(1)(c)

UNE By-law 2005, clause 6

Remove a member of Council from office for

breach of duty

University Act, s.21G

Establish a Nominations Committee UNE By-law 2005, clause 14

Make recommendations for the Minister’s

consideration for ministerial appointments to

Council

UNE By-law 2005, clause 14

Monitor the Vice-Chancellor’s performance University Act s16 (1B) (a)

Oversee the University’s performance University Act s.16 (1B) (b)

Approve significant University commercial

activities (within the meaning of s.21A)

University Act s.16 (1B)(g)

Establish and maintain branches and colleges

of the University

University Act s.16(1)(h)

Delegation by Council (other than this power of

delegation) by resolution

University Act s.17

Establish committees of Council, and elect

members

University Act, Sch1, (4)

Establish Standing Orders University Act, Sch1, (4), (6)

Legislative Matters

Make By-laws University Act s.28(1) Requires Governor’s

approval

Make, amend or repeal Rules on matters other

than those matters even which the Council has

consented to the Vice-Chancellor making rules

(see Functions of the Vice-Chancellor Rule).

University Act s.29(1)

Establish rules, policies and procedural

principles for the University consistent with

legal requirements and community

expectations, except for rules, policies and

procedures relating to matters that have been

delegated (in which case the rule, policy or

procedure making authority is also delegated)

University Act s.16 (1B) (h) On recommendation

from the Vice-

Chancellor, Council

Committees or

Academic Board

Strategic Planning

Approve the University’s Strategic Plan Developed by the

Vice-Chancellor in

consultation with the

University community

Miscellaneous

Authorise the Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor,

Vice-Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor’s delegate

to act at Graduation Ceremonies

University Act s.16(1)(a); s. 17

Authorise Senior Officers of the University to

sign under the Seal

University Act s.17

Approve use of the Seal of the University University Act s.27

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Regularly review its own performance University Act s.16 (1B)(j)

Make available a program of induction and

development, relevant to the role, for Council

members.

University Act s.16 (1B)(k)

Staffing Matters

While retaining authority over the following matters, Council receives advice on them from the

Remuneration Committee as stated in that Committee’s terms of reference

Source of authority

Approve the organisational structure of the Senior

Executive of the University (i.e. position dimensions but

not individual appointments)

University Act s.16(1)(b)

Approve remuneration policy and strategies for

University’s Senior Management

Terms of Reference Remuneration Committee

Approve the range for salary packages of the Senior

Management

Terms of Reference Remuneration Committee

While retaining authority over the following matters, Council receives advice

on them from the Honorary Degrees, Titles and Tributes Committee as stated

in that Committee’s terms of reference

Award honorary degrees, titles and tributes excluding

adjunct, visiting, clinical and associate appointments, the

awarding of which are delegated to the Vice-Chancellor.

Terms of Reference Honorary Degrees, Titles and

Tributes Committee

Property Matters

While retaining authority over the following matters, Council receives advice on them

from the Infrastructure Committee

as stated in that Committee’s terms of reference

Alienate, mortgage, charge or demise any lands of the

University, excluding a demise of land for a period of less

than 21 years

University Act s.18(2)

Minister’s approval if required

Lease land for a term exceeding 21 years University Act s.18(3)

Lease land to a residential college affiliated with the

University for a term not exceeding 99 years

University Act s.18 (4)

Minister’s approval if required

Oversee the control and management of certain property

vested in the Crown

University Act s.19

Minister’s approval if required

Approve building and room names In accordance with policy

Approve new buildings and other major capital works on

and off campus

Terms of Reference Infrastructure Committee

Approve Master Plan Terms of Reference Infrastructure Committee

Oversee implementation of Master Plan Terms of Reference Infrastructure Committee

Oversee the environmental management of the campus

and other University properties

Terms of Reference Infrastructure Committee

Financial Matters

While retaining authority over the following matters, Council receives advice on them from the Finance

Committee as stated in that Committee’s terms of reference

Set policies on borrowing and investing, and borrow and

invest money

University Act s.16(1)(d) and (e)

Promote, establish or participate in (whether by means of

debt, equity, contribution of assets or by other means)

partnerships, trusts, companies and other incorporated

bodies, or joint ventures (whether or not incorporated)

University Act s.16(1)(f)

Approve the University’s Annual Budget and ensure

consistency with Strategic Plan

Terms of Reference Finance Committee

Approve three-year rolling budgets Terms of Reference Finance Committee

Oversee University’s financial performance against budget

targets

Terms of Reference Finance Committee

Oversee development, review and implementation of

financial policies and delegations

Terms of Reference Finance Committee

Oversee University’s insurances Terms of Reference Finance Committee

Authorise certification of the University’s annual financial

statement and the certificate of compliance for the Annual

Report

Terms of Reference Finance Committee

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Approve Commercial Activity Guidelines. University Act s.21C and s.21D

Audit and Risk Matters

While retaining authority over the following matters, Council receives advice

on them from the Audit and Risk Committee

as stated in that Committee’s terms of reference

Compliance of UNE and related entities to laws and

regulations, including those relating to audit, the

environment, employment practice and anti-discrimination

Terms of Reference Audit and Risk Committee

Audit plans of internal and external auditors Terms of Reference Audit and Risk Committee

Rules and policies of University relating to audit and risk Terms of Reference Audit and Risk Committee

University’s programs, rule and policies for detection and

control of fraud, corruption and other illegal acts

Terms of Reference Audit and Risk Committee

Oversee risk management and risk assessment across the

University

University Act s.16 (1B)(e)

Terms of Reference Audit and Risk Committee

Approve and monitor systems of control and

accountability for the University

University Act s.16 (1B)(f)

Maintain a Register of the University’s Commercial

Activities and report to the Minister on request

University Act s.21C and s.21D

Oversee activities of controlled entities, to ensure activities

are authorised by Act

University Act s.16A

Ensure that the governing bodies of controlled entities

meet certain requirements and that a reporting schedule is

established for this purpose

University Act s.16A(5A)

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ITEM 5.1 Update re Policy Rationalisation Priorities #15396 Council OPEN Meeting – 27 November 2015

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Purpose

To address a number of actions raised at the previous Council members, with an initial framework to be used as part of policy rationalization at UNE. Origin of report: Addresses action items from the 29 May 2015 Council meeting including,

• ACTION: The Chief Legal and Governance Officer was requested to update Council with a list of those policies which might be considered a priority for change to rules.

• ACTION: The Vice-Chancellor was requested to provide Council with a suggested approach to further progress the rationalisation of policies at UNE.

Related to Terms of Reference: Establish policies and procedural principles for the University consistent with legal requirements and community expectations

Recommendation Mr Brendan Peet, Chief Legal and Governance Officer

Council is asked to NOTE the update re Policy rationalization priorities, report #15396.

Executive Summary

The University Council has asked University management to take steps to rationalize the University’s rules, policies and procedures (collectively referred to in this report as “policies”), in order to promote greater understanding and ease of use by the University Community. This policy rationalization is being carried out in conjuction with the work being done around organisational planning, delegations and compliance. The UNE Governance Framework has established a process under which policy development is supported and case-managed by the Policy and Governance Unit. This is a key control that will promote policy rationalization and central oversight of policies created at UNE. A scan of policies at UNE has been carried out to compile a list of all policies, who is responsible for administering them and when they were last reviewed. This list is attached (see Attachment 1). Policy instruments are now published through the University’s policy database (TWEEK). A framework has also been prepared that allocates responsibility for policy under broad policy groupings (e.g. “research” and “finance”). This is an administrative document. Priorities for policy rationalization are being developed. Teaching and research will always be priority areas, along with human resources and information technology. Attachments

Attachment 1 – Policy framework

Attachment 2 – List of policies

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Draft UNE Policy Framework 1. Governance

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1. GOVERNANCE, ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT (PDVC, CL&GO)

1.1 UNE legislative environment1.1.1 Enabling legislation (UNE Act, TEQSA Act, HESA Act)

1.2 Purpose, role and values1.2.1 Mission, vision and values1.2.2 Safety and well-being1.2.3 Equity and diversity

1.3 Governance, decision making and management1.3.1 Governance1.3.2 UNE Council and Council Committees1.3.3 Organisational Structure

1.4 Organisational planning, performance and review1.4.1 Planning and quality1.4.2 Performance and review1.4.3 Risk management1.4.4 Compliance

1.5 Glossary of UNE Terms

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Draft UNE Policy Framework 2. Employment

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2. EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS (CSO)

2.1 Employment related governance and management2.1.1 Employment related legisation and regulation2.1.2 Privacy2.1.3 Protected disclosure

2.2 Enterprise agreements and employment conditions2.2.1 Enterprise agreements2.2.2 Staff obligations, responsibilities and conduct2.2.3 General employment conditions

2.3 Staff recruitment, selection and appointment2.3.1 Staff recruitment and selection2.3.2 Staff appointment and induction

2.4 Staff performance, recognition and promotion2.4.1 Staff performance planning, development and review2.4.2 Staff reward and recognition2.4.3 Staff promotion

2.5 Staff leave

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Draft UNE Policy Framework 3. T&R

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3. TEACHING AND RESEARCH (PDVC, PVCA, PVCR)

3.1 Teaching and research related governance and management3.1.1 Teaching and research legislation and regulation3.1.2 Teaching and research governance3.1.3 Scholarship, academic integrity and ethical behaviour3.1.4 Academic quality management

3.2 The UNE Student Experience3.2.1 Student charter3.2.2 Graduate attributes3.2.3 UNE residential system3.2.4 Teaching and research facilities

3.3 Teaching and learning3.3.1 Teaching and learning related legislation and regulation3.3.2 UNE Teaching and learning strategy3.3.3 Management of teaching and learning3.3.4 Teaching and learning partnerships

3.4 Course and unit design, approval, accreditation and delivery3.4.1 Course and unit design3.4.2 Course and unit approval and accreditation3.4.3 Course and unit delivery

3.5 Assessment and awarding of qualifications3.5.1 Assessment3.5.2 Student Appeals3.5.3 Awarding of qualifications

3.6 Learning resources and environments3.6.1 Learning resources3.6.2 Physical and virtual learning environments

3.7 Research3.7.1 Research related legislation and regulation3.7.2 UNE Research Strategy3.7.3 Management of research3.7.4 Research conduct and ethical behaviour3.7.5 Research partnerships

3.8 Higher Degree Research programs3.8.1 Higher Degree Research courses3.8.2 Higher Degree Research students

3.9 Research grants and publications3.10.1 Research grants3.10.2 Research publications

3.1 Intellectual property3.11.1 Intellectual property

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Draft UNE Policy Framework 4. Student Admin

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4. STUDENT ADMINISTRATION (PVCA)

4.1 Student administration related governance and management4.1.1 Regulation of the domestic student market4.1.2 Regulation of the international student market4.1.3 General student administration related matters

4.2 Student obligations and conduct4.2.1 Student obligations4.2.2 Student conduct

4.3 Student scholarships, prizes and awards4.3.1 Student scholarships (coursework)4.3.2 Student scholarships (Higher Degree Research)4.3.3 Student prizes and awards

4.4 Student fees and support services4.4.1 Student fees4.4.2 Student support

4.5 Student admission4.5.1 Student admission4.5.2 Advanced standing and recognition of prior learning

4.6 Student orientation, enrolment and progress4.6.1 Student orientation and retention4.6.2 Timetabling and examinations4.6.3 Student grievances and complaints resolution

4.7 Student graduation and alumni4.7.1 Student graduation4.7.2 Alumni

4.8 Academic misconduct4.8.1 Academic misconduct - coursework students4.8.2 Academic misconduct - HDR students

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Draft UNE Policy Framework 5. Finance

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5. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (CFO)

5.1 Financial governance, accountability and delegations*5.2 Financial Management Rule5.3 Pricing5.4 Procurement5.5 Accounting5.6 Commercial activities5.7 Planning, Budget and Performance5.8 Capital5.9 Taxation5.10 Insurance

*embodied in:Authority retained by Council RuleFunctions of VC RuleThe role and function of Council policyFinance and Tender Committee terms of referenceUNE Act HESA ActFinancial delegationsetc

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Draft UNE Policy Framework 6. Info Services

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6. INFORMATION SERVICES (CSO, PVCA)

with CSO for adviceBelow is suggested draft only - includes ITD, Library/Archives, RMORequires confirmation of tier 2 categories (below) and expansion (where applicable) to define tier 3 categories.

6.1 Information services legislation, governance and management6.2 Corporate information systems6.3 Library6.4 Information security and maintenance6.5 Information resources and services (email, internet, videoconferencing, telephones, electronic communication polic6.6 Records management (incl. privacy, right to information, HR privacy guidelines, UNE Archives)6.7 Information technology support (incl. support for online teaching)

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Draft UNE Policy Framework 7. Facilities

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7. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (CSO)

with CSO for adviceBelow are some possible suggested tier 2 categories.

7.1 Environment and sustainability (incl energy management)7.2 Use of facilities (incl. theatres and halls usage, parking policy, space allocation and utilisation)7.3 Capital planning and projects

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Draft UNE Policy Framework 8. Ext Relations

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8. EXTERNAL RELATIONS / ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY (PVCER)

8.1 External relations legislation, governance and management8.2 Internationalisation8.3 Stakeholder management (incl. government, business and community relations, VIP visitors)8.4 Marketing and public affairs (incl student marketing and recruitment, events management, media and public relations8.5 Corporate Identity (incl. advertising, publishing and printing)8.6 Entrepreneurial activity (incl. partnerships, commercialisation, advancement, fundraising)8.7 Alumni8.8 Community engagement

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Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic)Rules/policiesTitle Effective Date Review Date Approval Date Unit HeadWorkready Policy 27th July 2015 19th May 2015 23-April-2007 Alison SheridanLearning Resources Policy 27th July 2015 13th May 2015 02-November-2009 Alison SheridanAcademic Program Approval Policy 27th July 2015 11th November 2014 07-June-2010 Alison SheridanUniversity Mobility and Exchange Policy 27th July 2015 11th April 2016 11-April-2011 Alison SheridanCourse Coordinator Policy 27th July 2015 27th April 2017 27-April-2012 Alison SheridanAcademic Qualifications Issuance Policy 27th July 2015 24th August 2017 24-August-2012 Alison SheridanStudent Coursework Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism Rules 27th July 2015 14th February 2016 14-February-2013 Alison SheridanStudent Alcohol and Other Drug Policy 27th July 2015 10th September 2016 10-September-2013 Alison SheridanConferring Awards Posthumously Coursework Policy 27th July 2015 6th December 2018 06-December-2013 Alison SheridanEnglish Language Requirements for Admission Rule 27th July 2015 13th February 2019 13-February-2014 Alison SheridanIntensive Schools Policy 27th July 2015 28th April 2019 28-April-2014 Alison SheridanCredit Point and Student Workload Policy 27th July 2015 23rd June 2019 23-June-2014 Alison SheridanAcademic Assessment Appeals Policy 27th July 2015 4th November 2019 04-November-2014 Alison SheridanStudent Behavioural Misconduct Rules 27th July 2015 20th November 2019 20-November-2014 Alison SheridanUniversity Medals Policy 27th July 2015 8th December 2019 08-December-2014 Alison SheridanAcademic Quality Management Policy 27th July 2015 8th December 2019 08-December-2014 Alison SheridanStudent (Related) Grievance Handling Policy 27th July 2015 12th December 2016 12-December-2014 Alison SheridanAdmission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule 31st July 2015 31st July 2020 07-July-2015 Alison SheridanAcademic Dress Rule 3rd August 2015 3rd August 2020 07-July-2015 Alison SheridanProcedures/Guidleines and other documentsDevelopment and Teaching of Cross-Faculty Units in Programs that are not based in Armidale Guideline 27th July 2015 12th May 2015 10-May-2005 Alison SheridanLearning Resources Procedures 27th July 2015 13th May 2015 06-November-2009 Alison SheridanAvoiding Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Advice for Students Guideline 27th July 2015 25th May 2015 22-November-2010 Alison SheridanUNE Undergraduates Scholarships Appeals and Leave of Absence Guidelines 27th July 2015 23rd September 2016 23-September-2011 Alison SheridanCourse Coordinator Procedures 27th July 2015 2nd April 2017 02-April-2012 Alison SheridanChanging the Unit Delivery Mode After the Start of Enrolment Guideline 27th July 2015 1st July 2016 01-July-2013 Alison SheridanStudent Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Procedures 27th July 2015 10th September 2016 10-September-2013 Alison SheridanCore and Prescribed 100 level Units Offered in Trimester 3 - option for Three 100 level Units in a Major, Guideline 27th July 2015 16th September 2018 16-September-2013 Alison SheridanUNE Courses and Units to Facilitate Compliance with Australian Qualifications Framework Guidelines 27th July 2015 16th September 2016 16-September-2013 Alison SheridanConferring Awards Posthumously Coursework Procedures 27th July 2015 11th November 2018 11-November-2013 Alison SheridanEnglish Language Requirements Higher than the University Minimum Requirement Annex 27th July 2015 13th February 2019 13-February-2014 Alison SheridanIntensive Schools Guidelines for Unit Coordinators 27th July 2015 28th April 2019 28-April-2014 Alison SheridanGraduate Attributes Procedures 27th July 2015 18th August 2019 18-August-2014 Alison SheridanQuality Assurance Procedures for Courses and Units (Coursework) 27th July 2015 8th December 2019 08-December-2014 Alison SheridanStudent Coursework Academic Misconduct and Behavioural Misconduct Rules - Academic and Behavioural Misconduct Investigation and Penalty Guidelines 27th July 2015 8th December 2017 08-December-2014 Alison SheridanStudent Coursework Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism Rules - Plagiarism Investigation and Penalty Guidelines 27th July 2015 8th December 2019 08-December-2014 Alison SheridanUniversity Medals Selection Procedures 27th July 2015 8th December 2017 08-December-2014 Alison SheridanStudent (Related) Grievance Handling Procedures 27th July 2015 12th December 2017 12-December-2014 Alison SheridanAcademic Dress Procedures 3rd August 2015 3rd August 2020 07-July-2015 Alison SheridanAdmission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures 31st July 2015 31st July 2020 07-July-2015 Alison SheridanAcademic Assessment Appeals Procedures 28th August 2015 28th August 2020 28-August-2015 Alison Sheridan

Student Administration ServicesRules/policiesAdvanced Standing Policy 27th July 2015 5th May 2015 11-December-2008 Greg BalcombeUNE Undergraduates Scholarships Policy 27th July 2015 23rd September 2016 23-September-2012 Greg BalcombeAssessment Policy 27th July 2015 7th December 2017 07-December-2012 Greg Balcombe

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General Rules 27th July 2015 7th December 2015 07-December-2012 Greg BalcombeStudent ADF Reservist Support Policy 27th July 2015 7th December 2017 07-December-2012 Greg BalcombeProcedures/Guidleines and other documentsAdvanced Standing Procedures 27th July 2015 6th May 2015 12-December-2008 Greg BalcombeCyberethics at UNE Guidelines for Students on Online Behaviour 27th July 2015 2nd March 2016 02-March-2011 Greg BalcombePrinciples for Principal Dates Guidelines 27th July 2015 17th September 2015 17-September-2012 Greg Balcombe

ArchivesRules/policiesArt Collection Management Policy 27th July 2015 26th March 2015 26-March-2012 William Oates

Library Rules/policiesCopyright Policy 27th July 2015 5th March 2015 29/09/2008 Barbara PatonE-publications at UNE Deposit, Collections and Access Policy 27th July 2015 23rd February 2015 21/03/2011 Barbara PatonLibrary Policy 27th July 2015 11th April 2016 11/04/2011 Barbara Paton

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Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research)Rules/policiesTitle Effective Date Review Date Approval Date Unit HeadResearch Support Contribution Policy for all Research Projects (excluding CRC funded projects) Which do not Contribute to the Research Infrastructure Block Grant (RIBG) 27th July 2015 5th March 2015 07-October-2005 Heiko DanielKnowledge Assets and Intellectual Property Policy 27th July 2015 24th February 2015 23-May-2007 Heiko DanielDoctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) Rules 27th July 2015 23rd February 2015 09-October-2010 Heiko DanielDegree of Master by Research Rules (or Degree of Master of Philosophy by Research Rules) 27th July 2015 14th July 2016 14-July-2011 Heiko DanielDegree of Doctor of Education Rules 27th July 2015 28th November 2016 28-November-2011 Heiko DanielProfessional Doctorate for Industry/Professionals (ProfD) Rules 27th July 2015 5th December 2016 05-December-2011 Heiko DanielExtensions to Research Student Candidature Policy 27th July 2015 24th August 2015 24-August-2012 Heiko DanielManagement and Storage of Research Data and Materials Policy 27th July 2015 24th April 2015 07-December-2012 Heiko DanielMinimum Facilities for UNE Higher Degree Research Students Policy 27th July 2015 6th December 2018 06-December-2013 Heiko DanielGoverning Research Institutes and Centres Policy 27th July 2015 10th February 2019 10-February-2014 Heiko DanielDoctor of Philosophy Rules 27th July 2015 20th March 2019 20-April-2014 Heiko DanielAuthorship Rule 3rd August 2015 3rd April 2018 07-July-2015 Heiko DanielCode of Conduct for Research Policy 3rd August 2015 3rd August 2018 07-July-2015 Heiko DanielCollaborative Research Policy 4th August 2015 4th August 2018 07-July-2015 Heiko DanielConferring Awards Posthumously - Higher Degree Research Policy 7th September 2015 7th September 2018 07-September-2015 Heiko DanielHigher Degree Research Show Cause Policy 7th September 2015 7th September 2020 07-September-2015 Heiko DanielHigher Degree Research Student Responsible Research conduct Policy 7th September 2015 7th September 2018 07-September-2015 Heiko DanielProcedures/Guidleines and other documentsAdvanced Standing Application Guidelines 27th July 2015 6th September 2017 06-September-2012 Heiko DanielAvoiding Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct (Higher Degree Research) Guideline 27th July 2015 6th September 2015 06-September-2012 Heiko DanielPreventing and Detecting Plagiarism (Higher Degree Research) Guideline 27th July 2015 6th September 2015 06-September-2012 Heiko DanielMinimum Facilities for UNE Higher Degree Research Students Guidelines 27th July 2015 17th September 2018 17-September-2013 Heiko DanielGoverning Research Institutes and Centres Procedures 27th July 2015 28th January 2019 28-January-2014 Heiko DanielResearch Activity and Publication for Higher Degree Research Supervisors Guidelines 27th July 2015 23rd September 2019 23-September-2014 Heiko DanielHigher Degree Research Thesis by Publication guideline 5th August 2015 5th August 2018 12-June-2015 Heiko DanielConfirmation of Candidature Procedures 7th September 2015 7th September 2020 07-September-2015 Heiko DanielChancellor's Doctoral Research Medal Procedures 7th September 2015 7th September 2018 07-September-2015 Heiko DanielHigher Degree Research Show Cause Procedures 7th September 2015 7th September 2020 07-September-2015 Heiko DanielRegistration of Research Higher Degree Supervisors Procedures 7th September 2015 7th May 2020 07-September-2015 Heiko Daniel

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Chief Legal and Governance OfficeRules/policiesTitle Effective Date Review Date Approval Date Unit HeadPower and Authority of the Chancellor and/or the Deputy Chancellor Policy 27th July 2015 2nd February 2015 05-June-2006 Brendan PeetUniversity Ombudsman Rule 27th July 2015 6th March 2015 05-October-2007 Brendan PeetGender Representation on Decision Making and Advisory Committees Policy 27th July 2015 14th July 2015 23-July-2008 Brendan PeetRole and Function of Council Policy 27th July 2015 2nd February 2015 01-August-2011 Brendan PeetDistinguished Service Medal Rule 27th July 2015 14th November 2015 14-November-2011 Brendan PeetHonorary Doctorates Policy 27th July 2015 14th November 2016 14-November-2011 Brendan PeetGifts and Benefits Policy 27th July 2015 18th February 2016 18-February-2013 Brendan PeetElection of Chancellor or Deputy Chancellor Rule 27th July 2015 11th March 2015 13-March-2013 Brendan PeetCouncil Documents Rule 27th July 2015 18th April 2016 18-April-2013 Brendan PeetConflicts of Interest Policy 27th July 2015 6th August 2016 06-August-2013 Brendan PeetUniversity Seal and Signing Documents Rule 27th July 2015 23rd August 2016 23-August-2013 Brendan PeetEmeritus Professor Appointments Rule 27th July 2015 6th December 2018 06-December-2013 Brendan PeetHonorary and Distinguished Awards and Appointments Rule 27th July 2015 6th December 2016 06-December-2013 Brendan PeetUniversity Secretary Rule 27th July 2015 6th December 2016 06-December-2013 Brendan PeetChild Protection Policy 27th July 2015 19th December 2016 19-December-2013 Brendan PeetControlled Entity Rules 27th July 2015 24th February 2016 24-February-2014 Brendan PeetCompliance Rule 27th July 2015 19th September 2016 19-September-2014 Brendan PeetAppointment of Acting Vice-Chancellor Rule 27th July 2015 20th November 2017 20-November-2014 Brendan PeetFunctions of the Vice-Chancellor Rule 30th July 2015 30th July 2018 29-May-2015 Brendan PeetUNE Governance Framework 31st July 2015 31st July 2018 29-May-2015 Brendan PeetAuthority Retained by Council Rule 18th Septembe 18th September 2018 18-September-2015 Brendan PeetPrivacy Management Rule 1st October 2011st October 2018 18-September-2015 Brendan PeetProcedures/Guidleines and other documentsRescission of Award Procedure 27th July 2015 14th May 2015 01-January-2005 Brendan PeetUniversity of New England Council's Code of Ethics 27th July 2015 28th January 2015 18-June-2007 Brendan PeetRelaxing Clause Procedures 27th July 2015 6th May 2015 30-January-2008 Brendan PeetMemorandum of Understanding 27th July 2015 16th February 2015 26-May-2009 Andrew McAlaryControlled Entity Guidelines 27th July 2015 23rd February 2015 24-February-2012 Brendan PeetGifts and Benefits Procedures 27th July 2015 18th February 2016 18-February-2013 Brendan Peet

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Conflicts of Interest Procedures 27th July 2015 12th August 2016 12-August-2013 Brendan PeetHonorary and Distinguished Awards and Appointments Procedures 27th July 2015 6th December 2015 06-December-2013 Brendan PeetEmeritus Professor Appointments Procedure 27th July 2015 6th December 2018 06-December-2013 Brendan PeetUNE Governance - Policy Framework Procedures 31st July 2015 31st July 2018 10-July-2015 Brendan PeetUNE Governance Chart Guideline 31st July 2015 31st July 2018 15-July-2015 Brendan PeetReconciliation Statement 27th July 2015 6th March 2015 07-October-2015 Brendan Peet

Records Management OfficeRules/policiesRecords Management Rule 21st August 20121st August 2018 13-August-2015 Caroline Elder

Audit and RiskRules/policiesCorporate Risk Management Rule 27th July 2015 19th September 2017 19-August-2014 David TannerOrganisational Resilience Rule 27th July 2015 19th September 2017 19-September-2014 David TannerFraud and Corruption Prevention Rule 27th July 2015 23rd October 2017 23-October-2014 David TannerPublic Interest Disclosure Rule 27th July 2015 10th December 2017 10-December-2014 David TannerFraud and Corruption Control Plan 27th July 2015 30th January 2018 30-January-2015 David TannerProcedures/Guidleines and other documentsOrganisational Resilience Procedures 27th July 2015 14th November 2015 14-November-2014 David TannerPublic Interest Disclosure Procedures 27th July 2015 29th January 2018 29-January-2015 David Tanner

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Chief Services OfficerRules/policiesTitle Effective Date Review Date Approval Date Unit HeadClosed Circuit Television (CCTV) Rule 20th October 2015 20th October 2016 19-October-2015 Peter Creamer

Facilities Management ServicesRules/policiesKey and Lock Policy 27th July 2015 22nd December 2014 17-June-2004 Peter EatonEnvironment and Sustainability Policy 27th July 2015 18th December 2014 01-December-2004 Peter EatonTheatres and Halls Policy 27th July 2015 22nd December 2014 20-April-2005 Peter EatonSpace Allocation Policy 27th July 2015 23rd December 2014 05-August-2005 Peter EatonFirearms Rule 27th July 2015 18th December 2014 07-October-2005 Peter EatonParking Policy 27th July 2015 19th December 2016 19-December-2013 Peter EatonAnimals at UNE Sites Policy 27th July 2015 23rd February 2018 23-February-2015 Peter EatonEnergy Management Policy 27th July 2015 18th December 2014 17-June-2015 Peter EatonProcedures/guidelines and other documentsParking Policy Procedures 27th July 2015 14th January 2017 14-January-2014 Peter Eaton

Infromation Technology ServicesRules/policiesCommunication Policy 27th July 2015 12th January 2015 22-November-2005 Rob IrvingRules for the Use of Information and Communication Facilities and Services 27th July 2015 14th January 2015 01-September-2009 Rob IrvingInformation and Communications Infrastructure Policy 27th July 2015 13th January 2015 26-November-2009 Rob IrvingAudit Vulnerability Scan Policy 27th July 2015 12th January 2015 14-November-2011 Rob IrvingInformation Technology Security Policy 27th July 2015 13th January 2015 14-November-2011 Rob IrvingPeer to Peer File Sharing Policy 27th July 2015 13th January 2015 14-November-2011 Rob IrvingStandard Operating Environment (SOE) Policy 27th July 2015 14th January 2015 08-December-2011 Rob IrvingWireless Access Policy 27th July 2015 14th January 2015 04-November-2013 Rob IrvingGeneral Password Policy 27th July 2015 4th May 2016 04-May-2015 Rob IrvingProcedures/guidleines and other documentsTraining Computer Laboratory Operating Procedures 27th July 2015 14th January 2015 01-August-2005 Rob Irving

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Communication Procedure 27th July 2015 12th January 2015 22-November-2005 Rob IrvingCommunication Charging - Internet Services Procedure 27th July 2015 25th March 2015 01-March-2009 Rob IrvingITD Disk Space Allocation Operating Procedures 27th July 2015 12th January 2015 01-March-2009 Rob IrvingMailing List Operating Procedure 27th July 2015 12th January 2015 01-March-2009 Rob IrvingUNE Web Forum, Blog, Wiki and Social Networking Operating Procedures 27th July 2015 13th January 2015 01-March-2009 Rob IrvingEmail Operating Procedures 27th July 2015 12th January 2015 01-April-2009 Rob IrvingStudent Computer Laboratories Operating Procedures 27th July 2015 14th January 2015 01-January-2010 Rob IrvingITD Infrastructure Maintenance Window Procedures 27th July 2015 13th January 2015 01-November-2010 Rob IrvingGeneral Server Security Guidelines 27th July 2015 13th January 2015 14-November-2011 Rob IrvingDesktop Computers Standards and Guidelines 27th July 2015 14th January 2015 14-November-2011 Rob IrvingPersonal Mobile Computing Guidelines 27th July 2015 13th January 2015 14-November-2011 Rob IrvingUser Registration Operating Procedure 27th July 2015 1st May 2016 01-May-2013 Rob IrvingIT Server Room Access Procedures 27th July 2015 20th May 2015 20-May-2014 Rob Irving

Human Resource ServicesRules/policiesSex-Based Harassment Policy 27th July 2015 6th March 2015 23-November-2005 David ThorsenWorkforce Planning Policy 27th July 2015 8th July 2015 27-May-2007 David ThorsenTrainee Appointments Policy 27th July 2015 20th March 2015 15-June-2007 David ThorsenReturn to Work Policy 27th July 2015 17th March 2015 31-August-2007 David ThorsenHazardous Substances Policy 27th July 2015 11th March 2015 11-February-2010 David ThorsenFieldwork Policy 27th July 2015 11th March 2015 23-June-2010 David ThorsenChildren in the Workplace Policy 27th July 2015 23rd July 2017 23-July-2012 David ThorsenFirst Aid Policy 27th July 2015 23rd July 2017 23-July-2012 David ThorsenOccupational Health and Safety Policy 27th July 2015 23rd July 2015 23-July-2012 David ThorsenSmoke Free Workplace Policy 27th July 2015 23rd July 2015 23-July-2012 David ThorsenWorking at Height Policy 27th July 2015 23rd July 2015 23-July-2012 David ThorsenOHS Infectious Diseases Policy 27th July 2015 15th April 2016 15-April-2013 David ThorsenEmployment of Close Relatives and Other Close Associates Policy 27th July 2015 6th August 2016 06-August-2013 David ThorsenNew Staff Relocation Assistance Policy 27th July 2015 6th August 2016 06-August-2013 David ThorsenProfessional Staff Classification Policy 27th July 2015 13th December 2016 13-December-2013 David ThorsenSecondment Policy 27th July 2015 13th December 2016 13-December-2013 David Thorsen

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Market Loading Allowance Policy 27th July 2015 30th April 2017 30-April-2014 David ThorsenCasual Staff Appointments Policy 27th July 2015 7th May 2017 07-May-2014 David ThorsenPrevention of Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Policy 27th July 2015 8th August 2017 08-August-2014 David ThorsenLeave Management Policy 27th July 2015 29th January 2018 29-January-2015 David ThorsenRemuneration and Working Arrangements Policy 27th July 2015 29th January 2018 29-January-2015 David ThorsenStaff Recruitment Policy 27th July 2015 17th February 2018 17-February-2015 David ThorsenAcademic Staff Probation and Confirmation Policy 27th July 2015 27th March 2018 27-March-2015 David ThorsenDomestic Violence Guidelines 27th July 2015 27th May 2018 27-May-2015 David ThorsenPerformance Planning Development and Review Policy 1st October 2015 1st October 2018 30-September-2015 David ThorsenHonorary Appointments Rule 2nd October 2015 1st October 2018 01-October-2015 David ThorsenProcedures/guidelines and other documentsCultural Diversity and the UNE 27th July 2015 6th March 2015 07-April-2006 David ThorsenCultural Diversity Priority Statement 27th July 2015 6th March 2015 07-April-2006 David ThorsenRedeployment Procedure 27th July 2015 16th March 2015 31-August-2007 David ThorsenEEO Management Plan 2007 -2010 27th July 2015 6th March 2015 01-September-2007 David ThorsenEqual Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 27th July 2015 6th March 2015 23-July-2008 David ThorsenNew Staff Relocation Assistance Procedures 27th July 2015 14th June 2016 14-June-2013 David ThorsenEmployment of Close Relatives and Other Close Associates Procedures 27th July 2015 7th August 2016 07-August-2013 David ThorsenProfessional Staff Classification Procedures 27th July 2015 13th December 2016 13-December-2013 David ThorsenSecondment Procedures 27th July 2015 13th December 2016 13-December-2013 David ThorsenMarket Loading Allowance Procedures 27th July 2015 30th April 2017 30-April-2014 David ThorsenPerformance Planning Development and Review Procedures 27th July 2015 6th August 2017 06-August-2014 David ThorsenPrevention of Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Procedures 27th July 2015 3rd September 2017 03-September-2014 David ThorsenCasual Staff Appointments Procedures 27th July 2015 9th September 2017 09-September-2014 David ThorsenSuperannuation Procedures 27th July 2015 4th February 2018 04-February-2015 David ThorsenStaff Recruitment Procedures 27th July 2015 17th February 2018 17-February-2015 David ThorsenLeave Management Procedures 27th July 2015 19th February 2018 19-February-2015 David ThorsenAcademic Staff Probation and Confirmation Procedures 27th July 2015 27th March 2018 27-March-2015 David ThorsenAcademic Promotion Appeals Procedure 27th July 2015 13th May 2018 13-May-2015 David ThorsenAcademic Promotion Procedures 27th July 2015 14th July 2016 14-July-2015 David ThorsenClinical Loadings (Medical and Dental) Guidelines 27th August 2015 27th August 2018 27-August-2015 David ThorsenSalaries and Benefits Procedures 27th August 2015 27th August 2018 27-August-2015 David ThorsenPrivate Paid Outside Work Procedures 16th September 20116th September 2018 15-September-2015 David Thorsen

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Honorary Appointments Procedures 2nd October 2015 1st October 2018 01-October-2015 David Thorsen

Residential CollegesProcedures/guidleines and other documentsUNE College Debtor Procedures 27th July 2015 25th March 2015 25-May-2012 Ashwin BhutaniUNE Colleges Eviction Procedures 27th July 2015 26th March 2015 25-May-2012 Ashwin Bhutani

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Chief Financial OfficerRules/PoliciesTitle Effective Date Review Date Approval Date Unit HeadAcademic Pursuits Funds Policy 27th July 2015 19th January 2015 07-May-2005 Sandra MatthewAsset Management Financial Rule 27th July 2015 25th June 2018 23-June-2015 Sandra MatthewFinancial Delegations Rule 21st August 2015 21st August 2016 19-August-2015 Michelle ClarkeFinancial Management Rule 21st August 2015 21st August 2016 19-August-2015 Michelle ClarkeProcedures/guidleines and other documentsCommercial Activities Guidelines 27th July 2015 19th January 2015 18-April-2007 Sandra MatthewAsset Management Financial Procedure 27th July 2015 25th June 2018 27-May-2015 Sandra Matthew

Strategic Procurement Rules/PoliciesProcurement Policy 27th July 2015 19th December 2016 19-December-2013 Bruce PainProcedures/guidleines and other documentsProcurement Procedures 27th July 2015 17th March 2017 17-April-2014 Bruce PainCredit Card Procedures 27th July 2015 17th March 2018 17-March-2015 Bruce PainTravel Procedures 27th July 2015 17th March 2018 17-March-2015 Bruce Pain

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Pro Vice-Chancellor External RelationsRules/PoliciesTitle Effective Date Review Date Approval Date Unit HeadLanguage Requirements for Exchange Students Policy 27th July 2015 24th April 2015 18-April-2005 Trevor GoldstoneNaming of Facilities at UNE Policy 27th July 2015 8th July 2015 17-November-2005 Trevor GoldstoneInternational Student Transfer Between Registered Providers or Locations Policy 27th July 2015 12th December 2016 13-December-2013 Trevor GoldstoneAdvancement Policy 27th July 2015 16th January 2017 16-January-2014 Trevor GoldstoneProcedures/guidleines and other documentsInternational Student Transfer Between Registered Providers or Locations Procedure 27th July 2015 13th December 2016 13-December-2013 Trevor GoldstoneAdvancement Procedures 27th July 2015 6th February 2017 06-February-2014 Trevor Goldstone

Marketing and Public AffairsRules/PoliciesAdvertising Policy 27th July 2015 27th January 2015 30-March-2005 Anthony SmithMedia Policy 27th July 2015 29th January 2015 21-August-2007 Anthony SmithCorporate Website Management Policy 27th July 2015 5th February 2017 05-February-2014 Anthony SmithSocial Media Policy 27th July 2015 30th April 2017 30-April-2014 Anthony SmithProcedures/guidleines and other documentsCorporate Website Management Procedures 27th July 2015 10th February 2017 10-February-2014 Anthony Smith

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Vice-ChancellorRules/PoliciesTitle Effective Date Review Date Approval Date Unit HeadCode of Conduct 31st July 2015 31st July 2018 24-July-2015 Annabelle DuncanIntellectual Freedom Statement 3rd August 2015 3rd August 2020 24-July-2015 Annabelle Duncan

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Provost and Deputy Vice-ChancellorRules/PoliciesTitle Effective Date Review Date Approval Date Unit HeadOpen Access to UNE Research Publications and Data Policy 27th July 2015 6th December 2018 06-December-2013 Sue ThomasSpecial Studies Program Policy 27th July 2015 3rd October 2019 03-October-2014 Sue ThomasAcademic Promotion Policy 27th July 2015 13th May 2016 13-May-2015 Sue ThomasProcedures/guidleines and other documentsOpen Access to UNE Research Publications and Data Procedures 27th July 2015 11th November 2018 11-November-2013 Sue ThomasSpecial Studies Program Procedures 27th July 2015 3rd October 2016 03-October-2014 Sue ThomasSchool Monitoring and Review Procedures 27th July 2015 25th February 2018 25-February-2015 Sue Thomas

School fo Rural MedicineRules/PoliciesJMP Course/Unit Outlines Policy 27th July 2015 30th March 2015 03-December-2008 Steve DohertyJMP Group, Peer and Self-Assessment Policy 27th July 2015 30th March 2015 03-December-2008 Steve DohertyJMP Student Placement Policy 27th July 2015 23rd April 2015 03-December-2008 Steve DohertyJMP Rules (JMP Schedule) 27th July 2015 30th March 2015 03-December-2008 Steve DohertyJMP Rules Governing the Administration of Assessment Items 27th July 2015 20th April 2015 03-December-2008 Steve DohertyJMP Essential Criteria in Course/Unit Assessment Policy 27th July 2015 30th March 2015 03-December-2008 Steve DohertyJMP Rules Concerning Dean of Medicine 27th July 2015 13th May 2015 11-December-2008 Steve DohertyJMP Student Academic Misconduct Rule 27th July 2015 7th December 2016 07-December-2012 Steve DohertyJMP Admission and Selection Policy - Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine 27th July 2015 20th August 2017 20-August-2014 Steve DohertyHuman Anatomy Policy 27th July 2015 2nd September 2017 02-September-2014 Steve DohertyProcedures/guidleines and other documentsJMP ATSI Student Selection Procedure 27th July 2015 13th May 2015 03-October-2007 Steve DohertyJMP Course/Unit Coordinator Role Guidelines 27th July 2015 30th March 2015 03-December-2008 Steve DohertyJMP Re-marks and Moderations Procedures 27th July 2015 30th March 2015 03-December-2008 Steve DohertyJMP Review of Progress Procedures 27th July 2015 30th March 2015 03-December-2008 Steve DohertyJMP School Assessment Body Responsibilities (guidelines) 27th July 2015 20th April 2017 03-December-2008 Steve DohertyJMP Student Welfare and Fitness to Practice Procedure 27th July 2015 23rd March 2016 23-March-2013 Steve DohertyJMP Award of Bachelor of Medicine with Distinction Guideline 27th July 2015 27th May 2017 27-May-2014 Steve DohertyJMP Adverse and Special Circumstances affecting Assessment Items - Procedures 27th July 2015 25th August 2017 25-August-2014 Steve Doherty

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JMP Appeal Against a Final Result - Procedure 27th July 2015 10th September 2017 10-September-2014 Steve DohertyHuman Anatomy Procedures 27th July 2015 29th September 2017 29-September-2014 Steve DohertyJMP Student Welfare and Fitness to Practice Guidelines 27th July 2015 25th March 2018 25-March-2015 Steve Doherty

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Acadmic BoardRules/policiesTitle Effective Date Review Date Approval Date Unit HeadDegrees of Doctor of Letters and Doctor of Science Rules 27th July 2015 11th November 2014 14-September-2009 Nick ReidProcedures/guidleines amd other documentsDegrees of Doctor of Letters and Doctor of Science Procedures 27th July 2015 11th November 2014 24-August-2009 Nick ReidChange of School Name Guideline 27th July 2015 2nd April 2017 02-April-2012 Nick ReidChanges to Discipline Titles Guideline 27th July 2015 2nd April 2017 02-April-2012 Nick Reid

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ITEM 5.2 Chair Report Audit and Risk Committee #15299 Council OPEN Meeting – 27 November 2015

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Purpose

To provide Council with an overview of activities conducted by the Audit and Risk Committee at the 22 October 2015 Open meeting. Origin of report: Scheduled Work Plan item. Related to Terms of Reference: #3.1 b, Oversee and monitor University's performance; #3.1 e, Oversee and monitor risk management and risk assessment across the University, and #3.1 f, Approve and monitor systems of control and accountability for the University. Recommendation Ms Jan McClelland, Chair Audit and Risk Committee

Council is asked to NOTE the Chair of Audit and Risk Committee’s Open Report #15299.

Executive Summary

The Audit & Risk Committee considered the following matters:-

• Revised Compliance Rule, Report #15421 which was approved; and • Review of External Auditor Client Service Plan YE15 #15242 with updates made to

the proposal, confirmation that key dates within our work plan align with the client services plan and advice regarding the new NSW Audit Office team.

Attachments

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ITEM 5.3 Chair Report Infrastructure Committee #15301 Council OPEN Meeting – 27 November 2015

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Purpose

To provide Council with an overview of activities conducted by the Infrastructure Committee at the 22 October 2015 meeting.

Origin of report: Scheduled Work Plan item. Related to Terms of Reference:

#3.1 b, Oversee and monitor University's performance; and #3.1 g Approve significant University commercial activities.

Recommendation Ms Jan McClelland, Deputy Chancellor /Chair Infrastructure

Council is asked to NOTE the Chair of Infrastructure Committee’s Open Report #15301.

Executive Summary

The Infrastructure Committee considered the following matters:

• Presentation of Annual TEFMA Benchmarks #15279; • Energy Management Biannual Report #15280; • Works Project Report #15283; and • Information Technology Biannual Report #15281.

Attachments

Minutes of the 22 October 2015 open meeting.

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Infrastructure Committee Open Minutes 22 October 2015 (5:2015) Minutes of the Open Infrastructure Committee meeting held on Thursday, 22 October 2015 at 1.00 pm in the Council Room, Booloominbah, via telephone and via teleconference from Parramatta Campus.

PRESENT

Ms J McClelland (Chair, Deputy Chancellor) Mr J Harris (Chancellor) Professor A Duncan (Vice-Chancellor) Professor N Reid (Chair of Academic Board) Ms R Leamon (via telephone)

Ms A Myers (via teleconference from Parramatta from Item 6.2) IN ATTENDANCE

Prof S Thomas (Provost & Deputy Vice-Chancellor) Ms M Clarke (Chief Financial Officer)

Prof P Creamer (Chief Services Officer) Mr Ben Harris (Deputy Director FMS) Mrs G Price (Deputy University Secretary) Mrs D Fergusson (University Secretariat Officer & Minute Recorder) 1. MEETING OPENING AND WELCOME COMMENTS The Chair opened the meeting and welcomed members and attendees, making note that Ms Anne Myers would be joining the meeting from Parramatta shortly and that Mr Ben Harris, the Deputy Director of FMS, was in attendance in relation to several reports.

1.1. Acknowledgement to Country The Committee acknowledged the traditional inhabitants of the land called New England and showed respect to Elders past and present.

1.2. * Apologies Mr L Ridgeway Prof M Sims Mr Brendan Peet (Chief Legal and Governance Officer)

1.3. * Council Member Conflict of Interest Disclosures

There were no conflicts of interest to be noted.

1.4. * Disclosed Register of Interest Members were reminded to provide any updates to their Disclosed Register of Interest to the Office of the Secretariat.

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1.5. * Order of Business (including adoption of non-starred items) The Infrastructure Committee ACCEPTED the Order of Business and that non-starred items be adopted.

2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

2.1. Confirmation of Minutes from previous meeting Minutes of the meeting held on 19 August 2015 were approved as a true and correct record via email on 9 September 2015. The minutes are available for viewing in the Infrastructure Committee Reading room. 2.2. * Matters Arising Matters arising from previous minutes were as follows:

Previous Meeting

Report/Update Resp. Status

19 August 2015 CSO to facilitate a high level discussion regarding ITD Strategic Plan and Strategy at the Council Retreat in September.

CSO Completed at Council retreat

19 August 2015 The IT Strategic Plan to be shown as ‘Incomplete’ on the Work Plan and moved to the next meeting. CSO to provide further background on the IT Strategic Plan/progress to the October meeting.

CSO Included in #15281 IT Biannual Report (item 3.4)

3. STRATEGIC MATTERS

3.1. * Presentation of Annual TEFMA Benchmarks #15279 Professor Peter Creamer spoke to the report, advising that the benchmarks are developed across the whole of the university sector for comparison purposes. Professor Creamer invited Mr Ben Harris, Deputy Director of FMS, to discuss details. Mr Ben Harris informed the committee that there are a series of metrics comparing UNE against the Australian average and, generally, UNE is within or near the averages. In terms of actual maintenance expenditure, we have been at or below the average which has contributed to a backlog of maintenance issues, now being addressed. The meeting discussed:

• comparisons with other regional and older universities; • different methods of reporting; • information collection and fine-tuning of results leading to improved data; • options for alternative funding and best use of long term financial liability; • building maintenance considered in planning of new assets; • that recent proposals regarding new buildings included disposal of old, unused buildings

which reduced maintenance backlog liability; and • data being useful for making choices and decisions into the future.

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ACTION: CSO to include in the next TEFMA report a comparison of UNE against other universities of a similar age and based in regional areas (e.g. University of Wollongong and University of Newcastle).

The Infrastructure Committee NOTED the Annual Presentation of TEFMA Benchmarks #15279.

3.2. * Energy Management Biannual Report #15280 Mr Ben Harris spoke to the report and the Chair asked how this report will change once the solar farm is up and running. Mr Ben Harris advised that whilst the usage of electricity will not reduce, the cost of electricity will reduce. The solar farm is targeted to produce 50% of UNE’s academic campus power so that cost should reduce significantly. A member queried whether this percentage of the academic campus power supply was as a result of the completion of stage one or all three stages. Mr Ben Harris advised that the solar farm, as approved, will supply 50% of the electricity with any subsequent extension allowing for further reduction and power storage being a viable option for the future.

The Infrastructure Committee NOTED the biannual Energy Management Report #15280.

3.3. * Works Project Report #15283 Professor Creamer and Mr Ben Harris addressed the report and there were no questions from the Committee.

Infrastructure Committee NOTED the Works Project Report, #15283.

3.4. Information Technology Biannual Report #15281

The Infrastructure Committee NOTED the biannual Information Technology Report #15281.

4. GENERAL ITEMS

No general items on the agenda. 5. GENERAL BUSINESS No general business. 6. MEETING FINALISATION

6.1. Work Plan

The Infrastructure Committee NOTED the 2015 Work Plan.

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6.2. Next Meeting The Chair advised that the next meeting of the Infrastructure Committee will be held on Friday, 11 December 2015 and will be held in the Council Room, Booloominbah.

[Anne Myers joined the meeting from the Parramatta Campus]

The Chair welcomed Ms Myers and asked if she had any questions on the earlier reports. Ms Myers referred to Item 3.4, Information Technology Biannual Report #15281, and commented that there seemed to be a lack of information around cyber security and privacy in the biannual report. As these are becoming key governance topics in the IT realm, it was suggested that these issues should be covered in future reports. Professor Creamer confirmed that the information could be included in this report and there should be some dimensions around the numbers and types of attacks that we have had and what we can and are doing to prevent these. There is a major project, Identity & Access Management, which will take approximately 2.5 years to come to fruition so, in the interim, relevant information will be included in the next report. ACTION: CSO to include IT security and privacy information in the next IT Biannual Report scheduled for 2016. 6.3. Meeting Close The open session was closed at 1.31pm and the Chair referred to the confidential paper.

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ITEM 5.4 Chair Report Standing Committee of Convocation #15302 Council OPEN Meeting – 27 November 2015

Purpose

To provide Council with an overview of activities conducted by the Standing Committee of Convocation at the 18 November 2015 Open meeting. Origin of report: Scheduled Work Plan item. Related to Terms of Reference: #3.1 b, Oversee and monitor the University's performance. Recommendation Dr Jack Hobbs, Chair Standing Committee Convocation

Council is asked to NOTE the Chair of Standing Committee Convocation’s Report #15302.

Executive Summary

The third meeting for 2015 was held on 18th November. The Chair reported on his meeting earlier that afternoon with Trevor Goldstone, PVCER, at which he explained the function of the Standing Committee. Trevor has agreed to attend the first meeting next year to advise what he is doing and to explore how he can work with us. The committee was encouraged by the positive response from Trevor and looks forward to working with him and the new Director of the Office of Advancement, when that appointment has been made. The Chair also reported on his recent trip to Canberra during which he had been hoping to catch up with some of the more than 100 former Earle Page College residents now living in the Canberra area, who were contacted by email inviting them to contact Jack. Unfortunately, only one person did get in touch, but she expressed interest in trying to organise a get-together in the future for those in her area. Jack has agreed to help wherever he can. Liz Ryan reported to the committee on her trip to PNG earlier this year, when she met with a number of UNE graduates. The committee discussed the possibility of setting up an Alumni chapter in the area. Jennifer Miller reported on the Distinguished Alumni awards made this year and indicated that she is about to investigate what other universities might be doing about specific awards for indigenous Alumni, with a view to considering the introduction of a new award next year. Gabrielle Price presented the results of the recent Self-Review Survey of the committee. These provided a useful stimulus for discussion of the ways in which the committee operates and suggestions how improvements might be made. The committee also had a discussion about its Terms of Reference and membership, with particular consideration to broadening membership to possibly include some younger and indigenous Alumni representatives. The committee agreed that the first meeting next year will be held on Wednesday 9th March 2016.

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TOR Ref# Function Detailed Function SourceAgenda

Category Report # Report Name Owner

Status: Completed / Deferred / Not

RequiredThursday 19 March 2015#1 Leadership provide strategic leadership to the University Scheduled Item Leadership 15061 Chancellor's Report to Council Chancellor#3.1 a Monitor performance of the Vice-Chancellor Scheduled Item Leadership 15064 Vice Chancellor's Report to Council VC#3.1 c Monitor the academic activities of the University Scheduled Item Leadership 15056 Chair Academic Board Report Chair

#3.1 d Approveuniversity mission, strategic direction, annual budget and business plan

Scheduled Item Strategic 15065 Approval of Annual Report (Year Ended 31 December 2014) CLGO

#3.1 h Approve policies and procedural principles for the University expectations

New Item Strategic 15347 Approve Accademic Board Terms of Reference CLGO

#3.1 d Approve and Monitor

systems of control and accountability for the University

Scheduled Item For Noting 15058 Chair Report - FinanceChair

#3.1 e Approve and Monitor

systems of control and accountability for the University

Scheduled Item For Noting 15057 Chair Report - Audit and RiskChair

#3.1 g Approve significant University commercial activities Scheduled Item For Noting 15059 Chair Report - Infrastructure Chair#3.1 b Monitor performance of the University Scheduled Item For Noting 15060 Chair Report - Standing Committee of Convocation Chair

Council Business Work Plan Scheduled Item For Noting n/a 2015 Open Council Workplan CLGO

Friday 29 May 2015#1 Leadership provide strategic leadership to the University Scheduled Item Leadership 15125 Chancellor's Report to Council Chancellor#3.1 a Monitor performance of the Vice-Chancellor Scheduled Item Leadership 15128 Vice Chancellor's Report to Council VC#3.1 c Monitor the academic activities of the University Scheduled Item Leadership 15121 Chair Academic Board Report Chair#8.1 Monitor meet Council obligations regarding controlled

entitiesScheduled Item Strategic 15126 Presentations UNE Life EDO Deferred to September

Conf#3.1 f / #3.1 h Approve policies and procedural principals for the University New Item Strategic 15369 Audit and Risk Committee Charter& TOR CLGO

#3.1 f / #3.1 h Approve policies and procedural principals for the University New Item Strategic 15374 Privacy Management Rule CLGO

#3.1 d Approve and Monitor

systems of control and accountability for the University

Scheduled Item For Noting 15123 Chair Report - FinanceChair

#3.1 e Approve and Monitor

systems of control and accountability for the University

Scheduled Item For Noting 15122 Chair Report - Audit and RiskChair

#3.1 g Approve significant University commercial activities Scheduled Item For Noting 15124 Chair Report - Infrastructure ChairCouncil Business Work Plan Scheduled Item For Noting n/a 2015 Open Council Workplan CLGO

Matters ArisingOversee and monitor the academic activities of the University

Action Item Strategic 15372 Update re TrimesterisationChair

AB/PVCAAction from Oct'14 Meeting

Friday 24 July 2015#1 Leadership provide strategic leadership to the University Scheduled Item Leadership 15181 Chancellor's Report to Council Chancellor#3.1 a Monitor performance of the Vice-Chancellor Scheduled Item Leadership 15183 Vice Chancellor's Report to Council VC#3.1 c Monitor the academic activities of the University Scheduled Item Leadership 15176 Chair Academic Board Report Chair

#3.1 f / #3.1 h Approve policies and procedural principals for the University New Item Strategic 15393 Code of Conduct Rule CLGO

#3.1 f / #3.1 h Approve policies and procedural principals for the University New Item Strategic 15392 Recission of Risk Assessment Policies CLGO

#3.1 d Approve and Monitor

systems of control and accountability for the University

Scheduled Item For Noting 15178 Chair Report - FinanceChair

#3.1 e Approve and Monitor

systems of control and accountability for the University

Scheduled Item For Noting 15177 Chair Report - Audit and RiskChair

#3.1 g Approve significant University commercial activities Scheduled Item For Noting 15179 Chair Report - Infrastructure Chair#3.1 b Monitor performance of the University For Noting 15180 Standing Committee of Convocation Chair

Council Business UNEF Board/Member from UNE Council New Item For Approval 15397 Council appointed member on UNEF Board ChairCouncil Business Review Council Performance Scheduled Item General n/a Council Self Review (Verbal) CLGOCouncil Business Work Plan Scheduled Item For Noting n/a 2015 Open Council Workplan CLGO

Matters Arising policies and procedural principals for the University Action Item For Noting See 15393 Update on policy rationalisation priorities and process VC/CLGOAction from 29 May

2015 meeting

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TOR Ref# Function Detailed Function SourceAgenda

Category Report # Report Name Owner

Status: Completed / Deferred / Not

Required

Matters Arising systems of control and accountability for the University Action Item For Noting See 15176 Update on implications of recent TEQSA commuications Chair AcBdAction from 29 May

2015 meeting

Matters Arising systems of control and accountability for the University Action Item For Noting 15391 Procedures Supporting the Governance Framework CLGOAction Item from May

'15 meeting.

Matters Arising policies and procedural principals for the University Action ItemCurrent process for assessment of privacy compliance for new projects

CLGO To be advised

Friday 18 September 2015#1 Leadership provide strategic leadership to the University Scheduled Item Leadership 15230 Chancellor's Report to Council Chancellor#3.1 a Monitor performance of the Vice-Chancellor Scheduled Item Leadership 15234 Vice Chancellor's Report to Council VC#3.1 c Monitor the academic activities of the University Scheduled Item Leadership 15226 Chair Academic Board Report Chair#3.1 h Approve policies and procedural principals for the University New Item For Approval 15419 Revised Privacy Management Rule

CLGO#3.1 h Approve policies and procedural principals for the University New Item For Approval 15417 Authorities Retained by Council

CLGO

#3.1 dApprove and Monitor

systems of control and accountability for the University

Scheduled Item For Noting 15228 Chair Report - Finance Chair Update in VC report

#3.1 e Approve and Monitor

systems of control and accountability for the University

Scheduled Item For Noting 15227 Chair Report - Audit and RiskChair

#3.1 g Approve and Monitor

significant University commercial activities Scheduled Item For Noting 15229 Chair Report - InfrastructureChair

#3.1 c Council BusinessOversee and monitor the academic activities of the University

New Item For Noting 15409 Update on New England Award Program PVCA

Council Business review meeting schedule New Item For Approval #15418 Schedule of Council & Committee Meeting Dates 2016 CLGOMatters Arising systems of control and accountability for the

UniversityAction Item For Noting 15413 Assessment of Privacy Compliance for New Projects CLGO

Council Business Work Plan Scheduled Item For Noting n/a 2015 Open Council Workplan CLGOFriday 27 November 2015#1 Leadership provide strategic leadership to the University Scheduled Item Leadership 15303 Chancellor's Report to Council Chancellor#3.1 a Monitor performance of the Vice-Chancellor Scheduled Item Leadership 15306 Vice Chancellor's Report to Council VC#3.1 c Monitor the academic activities of the University Scheduled Item Leadership 15298 Chair Academic Board Report

Chair

Includes Update on new TOR Self Review &

update on STEM#3.1 h Approve policies and procedural principals for the University New Item For Approval 15450 Updated Authorities Retained by Council

CLGO#3.1 f / #3.1 kApprove policies and procedural principles for the University

expectationsScheduled Item Strategic 15231 Annual Governance Review CLGO

#3.1 l Council Business provide program of Induction for Council Members New Item Strategic 15304 Council Member InductionCLGO

Discussion deferred to March Council

#3.1 d Approve and Monitor

systems of control and accountability for the University

Scheduled Item For Noting 15300 Chair Report - FinanceChair Not required

#3.1 e Approve and Monitor

systems of control and accountability for the University

Scheduled Item For Noting 15299 Chair Report - Audit and RiskChair

#3.1 g Approve significant University commercial activities Scheduled Item For Noting 15301 Chair Report - Infrastructure Chair#3.1 b Monitor performance of the University Scheduled Item For Noting 15302 Chair Report - Standing Committee of Convocation Chair

Matters Arising policies and procedural principals for the University Action item May '15 15396 Update re Progress on Rationalisation of Policies at UNE CLGO

Council Business Work Plan Scheduled Item For Noting n/a 2015 Open Council Workplan CLGO

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SourceAgenda

Category Report # Report Name Owner

Status: Completed / Deferred / Not

RequiredFriday 18 March 2016Scheduled Item Leadership Chancellor's Report to Council ChancellorScheduled Item Leadership Vice Chancellor's Report to Council VCScheduled Item Leadership Chair Academic Board Report ChairScheduled Item Strategic Approval of Annual Report (Year Ended 31 December 2015)

CLGO

As required Strategic Policy and procedure reports as required CLGO

Scheduled Item For Noting Chair Report - Audit and RiskChair

Scheduled Item For Noting Chair Report - Infrastructure ChairScheduled Item For Noting Chair Report - Standing Committee of Convocation ChairScheduled Item For Noting 2016 Open Council Workplan CLGO

Friday 27 May 2016Scheduled Item Leadership Chancellor's Report to Council ChancellorScheduled Item Leadership Vice Chancellor's Report to Council VCScheduled Item Leadership Chair Academic Board Report Chair

As required Strategic Policy and procedure reports as required CLGO

Scheduled Item For Noting Chair Report - Audit and RiskChair

Scheduled Item For Noting Chair Report - Infrastructure ChairScheduled Item For Noting Council Member Elections Update CLGO

Scheduled Item For Noting 2016 Open Council Workplan CLGO

Friday 29 July 2016Scheduled Item Leadership Chancellor's Report to Council ChancellorScheduled Item Leadership Vice Chancellor's Report to Council VCScheduled Item Leadership Chair Academic Board Report Chair

As required Strategic Policy and procedure reports as required CLGO

Scheduled Item For Noting Chair Report - Audit and RiskChair

Scheduled Item For Noting Chair Report - Infrastructure ChairFor Noting Standing Committee of Convocation Chair

Scheduled Item For Noting 2016 Open Council Workplan CLGO

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SourceAgenda

Category Report # Report Name Owner

Status: Completed / Deferred / Not

RequiredFriday 16 September 2016Scheduled Item Leadership Chancellor's Report to Council ChancellorScheduled Item Leadership Vice Chancellor's Report to Council VCScheduled Item Leadership Chair Academic Board Report Chair

As required Strategic Policy and procedure reports as required CLGO

Scheduled Item For Noting Chair Report - Audit and RiskChair

Scheduled Item For Noting Chair Report - InfrastructureChair

New Item For Noting Update on New England Award Program PVCA

Scheduled Item For Noting Council Elections and Committee Member ElectionsCLGO

Scheduled Item For Approval Schedule of Council & Committee Meeting Dates 2016CLGO

Scheduled Item For Noting 2016 Open Council Workplan CLGO

Friday 25 November 2016Scheduled Item Leadership Chancellor's Report to Council ChancellorScheduled Item Leadership Vice Chancellor's Report to Council VCScheduled Item Leadership Chair Academic Board Report

Chair

As required Strategic Policy and procedure reports as required CLGO

Scheduled Item For Noting Chair Report - FinanceChair

Scheduled Item For Noting Chair Report - Audit and RiskChair

Scheduled Item For Noting Chair Report - Infrastructure ChairScheduled Item For Noting Chair Report - Standing Committee of Convocation Chair

Scheduled Item For Noting Program of Induction for Council Members CLGO

Scheduled Item For Noting 2016 Open Council Workplan CLGO

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