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 Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 9th September 2020 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 30th March 2026 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Chief People and Culture Officer The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 9th September 2020 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date Not Applicable This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive Martin Sainsbury
Chief People and Culture Officer
martin.sainsbury@newcastle.edu.au
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact Martin Sainsbury
Chief People and Culture Officer
martin.sainsbury@newcastle.edu.au
HR Support
4033 9999
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

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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