Bulletin Board - Review and Comment
Step 1 of 3: Comment on Document
There are 3 steps in the submission process. You must complete all three steps in one session, otherwise your comments will be lost.
1. Use this icon to open a comment box.
2. Type your feedback and then click the"Save Comment" button in the lower-right of the comment box.
3. Do not open more than one comment box at the same time.
4. When you have finished making comments, go to step 2 by clicking on the “Save and Continue” button at the very bottom of this page.
Important Information
During the comment process you are connected to a database. Like internet banking, the session that connects you to the database may time-out due to inactivity or if you close your browser or go to a different tab/window and try to come back.
To ensure that your comments are received:
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DO NOT jump between web pages/applications while logging comments.
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DO NOT log comments for more than one document at a time.
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DO NOT leave your submission unfinished. If you need to take a break, submit your current set of comments now and return later to make a further submission. You will receive a copy of your comments so that you can see what you have already said.
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DO NOT exit from the interface until you have completed all three steps of the submission process. Simply saving a comment in the comment box does not mean it is submitted and if you exit the system, you will not be able to retrieve it later.
When you finalise your submission in step 3 your comments will be emailed to the Document Author with a copy to you, and to policy@mq.edu.au for record keeping purposes.
(1) This Policy and its procedures specify the principles and process by which approved award courses of study (courses) are reaccredited by the University. (2) This Policy supports the assurance and enhancement of the quality, integrity, and relevance of the University’s suite of award courses, which: (3) This Policy also seeks to assist courses with applicable professional or industry peak body accreditation requirements by ensuring strong integration between internal and external processes and alignment of workflow requirements. (4) This Policy applies to all Macquarie University award courses that align with the categories of the Australian Qualifications Framework including Combined Degrees and the Master by Research courses, but excluding: (5) This Policy does not apply to non-award programs of study. (6) Reaccreditation is designed to ensure that all courses of study: (7) Course Reaccreditation is informed by: (8) Courses will be subject to reaccreditation at least once in a seven (7) year cycle. (9) Courses will be subject to annual monitoring that supports the reaccreditation process (see Course of Study Monitoring and Review Policy). (10) If a course is not approved for reaccreditation it will need to be discontinued as per the Course of Study Discontinuation Policy. (11) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) will maintain a Course Reaccreditation Schedule (Schedule). (12) The Schedule will be updated as required or at least annually to ensure it remains current. The Academic Standards and Quality Committee will oversight the Schedule following an update or annual review. (13) Where a course would benefit from undergoing reaccreditation with other courses for reasons such as alignment or progression these courses may be bundled as a group to move through the reaccreditation process at the same time. (14) The course review will be conducted across: (15) As part of the reaccreditation process, students, alumni, and staff will be consulted regarding their experience of the Course under review. (16) Representatives from industry, professional associations, and/or the community will be invited to provide feedback regarding the Course under review. (17) The Course will be reviewed by a Review Panel comprising at least four (4) members, including: (18) Course Review Panel members will be appointed by the Faculty/College Authority in consultation with Executive Dean or College Director. (19) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), in consultation with Faculties, will finalise dates for Panel reviews of courses in alignment with the Course Reaccreditation Schedule. (20) Should a panel member subsequently be unable to undertake their role on the panel an alternate panel member with the same representative role will be appointed in their place. Where this is not possible, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) will make a determination, in consultation with the Faculty Authority and the Course Authority, that ensures the integrity of the review process is maintained. (21) Courses that undergo external accreditation or endorsement may meet all or many of the internal reaccreditation requirements during the external reaccreditation process. In this case the Faculty/College Authority may make a case to the Executive Dean or College Director to approve a condensed internal review process. (22) For a condensed internal review process to be approved, the Faculty/College Authority should clearly outline: (23) The Panel will receive an information pack for consideration prior to participating on the Course Review Panel. The Panel may also seek further consultation with staff and students. (24) The Course Review Panel will provide comments and Recommendations for course enhancement as appropriate and convey these to Course and Faculty Authorities at the end of the panel review. (25) The Faculty Authority, in consultation with the Course Authority, will respond to the Course Review Panel’s Recommendations. (26) Where required, the Course Authority, in consultation with the Faculty Authority, will develop and implement a plan to enhance the Course, based on the Course Review Panel’s Recommendations. (27) The Course Authority will submit a final report within one (1) year of the panel review on the status of the Course, including how panel Recommendations have been, or are planned to be, addressed for consideration and Recommendation to the Academic Senate along with a Recommendation from the Faculty Board on the reaccreditation status of the course. The final report may include activities that are still being completed. Prior to Recommendation of the final report to the Academic Senate, the Academic Standards and Quality Committee will be provided with an opportunity to review the report and make comment. (28) The Academic Senate will determine to: (29) If a course reaccredited with conditions fails to comply with the specified conditions, the Academic Senate can consider an extension of the course’s conditional status or withdraw Accreditation. (30) An Annual Institutional Report on Course Reaccreditation will be compiled by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) for the Executive Group and the Academic Senate. (32) The following definitions apply for the purpose of this Policy:Course of Study Reaccreditation Policy
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