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	26th March 2020	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	26th March 2023	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	4th March 2020	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	29th March 2020	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive	David Donnelly Associate Director, Student and Academic Administration 4921 5389	This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact	John Radvan Senior Manager, Academic Governance & Compliance Student Central	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

In addition to the changes required to allow capacity for students to seek adverse circumstances where they cannot meet the compulsory attendance requirements, other stakeholder feedback was addressed with the following amendments: • Correction to unit names eg AccessAbility • Correction to policy references eg JMP Special Circumstances Affecting Assessment Procedure. • Incorporation of referral of students demonstrating chronic issues to AccessAbility for a Reasonable Adjustment Plan (RAP). • Change of terminology from Special examination to Rescheduled examination. • Inclusion of cultural days as a criteria for which adverse circumstances may be sought. • Replacement of ‘officers within the Student Hub’ with ‘University staff’. • Inclusion of Reasonable Adjustment Plan (RAP) as allowable documentation. • Inclusion of statement that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students may be exempt from providing supporting documentation on cultural or compassionate grounds. • Removal of clause requiring that student complete additional forms. • Clarity on arrangements for students granted a rescheduled exam who are then unable to attend. • Correction to clause numbering.

Clauses Amended:Policy/Schedule: various