Status and Details
This page contains information about the status, approval and a summary of the changes from the previous version of the document. Please note that the Unit Head listed on this page is the current owner of this policy and may not reflect the University position/staff member who owned this policy at the time of publication.
30 April 2012 - Minor textual changes made to correct references to other policies. Clause Amended: 26, 29Advanced Standing Policy
Status
Historic
Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date
22nd December 2011
This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
22nd August 2013
The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority
Academic Senate
The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date
22nd December 2011
This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date
14th May 2012
This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Unit Head
Jess Gleeson
Director, Data Integrity, Quality and Operations
j.gleeson@westernsydney.edu.au
This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Author
Deirdre Lee
96787477
This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact
Karen Wilson
Enrolments Coordinator
47360716
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
This version contains extensive updates and makes the policy more readable. Section 1 - Purpose - This section has been condensed to focus on the key reasons for the policy. Section 2 - Definitions - Some definitions have been updated, and new ones added. Section 3 - Policy Statement - Incorporates some policy statements that were previously in Section 1. Procedural information has been moved to Section 4. Contains new clauses 12 and 13 relating to quality assurance. Section 4 - Procedures - Contains new clauses: 17 and 18 on the role of the Academic Registrar in decision making. Clause 19 gives the University the right to withdraw advanced standing where an error has been made. Clause 47 states that visa or immigration requirements are not considered valid academic reasons for relinquishing advanced standing. A revised timeline for applying for advanced standing is contained in clause 40. Clauses 49 to 55 contain a revised appeals process. Several clauses in the previous version of the policy were considered to be redundant (old 25, 27, 28, 61). Clauses Amended Policy: All Procedure: All Guidelines: All