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.

Adverse Circumstances Affecting Assessment Items Policy

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Status Historic Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 6th July 2016 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 31st December 2019 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 6th July 2016 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 25th March 2020 This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive Mark Hoffman
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Vice President
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact Kim Austin
Senior Manager, Academic Governance & Compliance
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

23 September 2019:  Amendment to the definition of “Student Hub” – removal of “GradSchool.com”. Approved by Director, Assurance Services (Michelle Jarvie) as an administrative amendment.


This is the first version of this document to be published in the new UON Policy Library. For all intents and purposes, this version is reflective of the version that was approved, published and in effect at the time the new Policy Library was launched. In migrating the document to the new Policy Library it was subjected to reformatting, including the application of a new numbering system and amending any reference to rescinded policies including Rules rescinded by Council Resolution on 7 March 2018.


The following information details the history of changes to the document prior to its publication in the new UON Policy Library:


8 April 2014 - The Rules Governing the Administration of Assessment Items [000113] was superseded by the Rules Governing Courses and Assessment [000996], Course Management Policy [000994], Assessment Policy [000995], Course Management and Assessment Procedure Manual [000996] on 1 January 2014. References to 000113 have been replaced by the Policy Team and updated to include relevant references to the new Courses and Assessment Policy Suite.


18 April 2012 - President of Academic - Minor amendments including the inclusion of caring responsibilities under unavoidable commitments and the inclusion of point v. under 5.4.1.


5 January 2012 - Removal of links to rescinded policy documents Course Outlines Policy 00587 and Special Circumstances Affecting Assessment items Procedure 000641.


5 August 2011 - President of Academic - Minor typographical amendments approved by President of Academic, under delegated authority - does not change intent of any clause. September 2011 - Administrative amendments due to implementation of Student Misconduct Rule which replaced Student Discipline Rules effective 25 July 2011. 1


8 June 2011 - Academic Senate - Approved, Academic Senate, for implementation from 1 January 2012 (AS11:086).



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