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.
Research Higher Degree Candidature Essential Resources 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
1st December 2020
This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
1st December 2023
The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority
Vice-Chancellor and President
The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date
30th November 2020
This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date
19th November 2023
This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Unit Head
Clive Baldock
Dean, Graduate Studies and Researcher Development
c.baldock@westernsydney.edu.au
This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Enquiries Contact
Clive Baldock
Dean, Graduate Studies and Researcher Development
c.baldock@westernsydney.edu.au
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
Clause 5: amended to include a focus on HDR completions and School/Institute research culture.
Parts A through to H: with inclusions for Engagement in Research Culture; Diversity and Pastoral Care and Post-examination and Career Development. These inclusions are detailed below.
Clauses 10 and 11: new clauses which focus on Engagement in Research Culture and details the University’s responsibilities to HDR candidates in regards to research culture, as well as outlining avenues and activities which support the establishment and delivery of this culture.
Clause 12-15: these clauses have been amended to remove the suggestion of a per annum funding amount and now provides flexibility in regards to the distribution of funds as required. This clause also details the funds will be managed specifically by the Schools and Institutes for their entire HDR cohort, in line with current practice.
Clause 17: reworded to cover how CSF can be allocated.
Clause 23: inclusion of clause: HDR candidates given access to these workspaces are expected to comply with contributing to a safe and inclusive work environment.
Clause 28: new clause which details the requirement of student’s (predominately working off-campus) to be on-campus in line with agreements made in the Supervisors-HDR Candidature Compact and details the apportioning of cost/expenses associated with this requirement.
Clause 43 to 44: new clauses, detailing equitable support services and information to all HDR candidates, including the accommodation of reasonable adjustments for those candidates with an AIP and the process for this. Lastly the inclusion of a statement around WSU commitment to pastoral care and the promotion of health and wellbeing of candidates.
Clauses 46 and 47: new clauses which supports the allocation of resources during the post-examination period in regards to the submission of publications and career development services and activities.
The procedural information has also been removed and included in the new Research Higher Degree Candidature Essential Resources Procedures.
Clauses Amended:Policy: All