Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this version of the document. It also contains information contact details for the subject matter expert.  To the right, a brief summary of the changes between this and the previous version is provided.

Appointment as Laureate Professor Policy

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Status Current
Effective Date 9th September 2020
Review Date 30th March 2026
Approval Authority Chief People and Culture Officer
Approval Date 9th September 2020
Expiry Date Not Applicable
Responsible Executive Martin Sainsbury
Chief People and Culture Officer
martin.sainsbury@newcastle.edu.au
Enquiries Contact Martin Sainsbury
Chief People and Culture Officer
martin.sainsbury@newcastle.edu.au
HR Support
4033 9999

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

30 March 2023:  Full review conducted with one minor amendment to clause 23. Policy review date extended for 3 year period.  Approved Chief People and Culture Officer.


9 March 2023:  New clause 7 and 8 added. Approved by Chief People & Culture Officer, via Executive Committee 26 September, 2022.


13 February 2023: Minor amendment –  Clause 19 added, clause 18 amended.  Approved by Chief People & Culture Officer.


25 March 2021: Definition of School updated to reflect College rather than Faculty. Administrative amendment, approved by University Secretary.


25 March 2021:  Faculty changed to College throughout. Administrative amendment, approved by University Secretary.


14 September 2020:  Clause 18 amended.  Approved by Vice-Chancellor.


The review included introduction of a Distinguished Laureate professor title; alignment with PRD processes to identify potential future candidates; addition of expected contributions and deliverables for title holders; collaboration with Faculty PVC's to identify potential future candidates; introduction of an associated procedure; updated criteria for nomination; review of the Award Committee structure; and inclusion of comparison reports from Academic Excellence for candidates to provide quantitative and qualitative data.



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