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.
22 March 2021: Definition of “University business” updated. Approved as administrative amendment by University Secretary. 3 December 2020: Removed reference to Dean of Students in accordance with Academic Division organisational change effective 1 January 2020. Approved as administrative amendment, University Secretary. 16 July 2020: Definition of “course” updated. Administrative amendment. 16 July 2020: Definition of “award” updated. Administrative amendment. 23 June 2020: Definition of “course” updated. Administrative amendment. 14 May 2020: Unit name changed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity – Clause 42,53,54,63. 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. The following information details the history of changes to the document prior to its publication in the new UON Policy Library: Amended Clause 4.1 Senior Management to include Chief Operating Officer and title of Policy Owner from Director, Human Resource Services to Director, People & Workforce Strategy to reflect structural changes – 3 July 2015 Change of title from Promoting a Respectful and Collaborative Workplace to Promoting a Respectful and Collaborative University. Approved Vice-Chancellor 12 April 2013 The Diversity and Inclusiveness Policy has been renamed the Promoting a Respectful and Collaborative Workplace: Diversity and Inclusiveness Policy and amended in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and associated Regulation and Codes of Conduct. Also change in Policy Sponsor, Owner and Contact. Approved Vice-Chancellor 11 March 2013 Amendment of wording in Attachment 1, Approved DVC (Academic and Global Relations) 1 November 2011 Minor amendment, 28 July 2011, to replace a missing word at the beginning of the first bullet point in Clause 3.1 Approved, Vice-Chancellor 23 June 2011. It replaces and rescinds: - Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Policy – 000252 - Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying and Workplace Violence Policy – 000393 - Diversity and Inclusiveness Policy – 000751 - Racism Policy – 000278Promoting a Respectful and Collaborative University: Diversity and Inclusiveness Policy
Status
Historic
Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date
12th April 2013
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
Vice-Chancellor
The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date
3rd July 2015
This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date
7th April 2024
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
Human Resource Services
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
Clauses Amended:Policy/Schedule: All
04/08/2022: Position name changed from Manager, Equity and Diversity (MED) to Manager Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (MEDI)
23/01/2024: Committee/Group name changed from Executive Committee (EC) to Executive Leadership Team (ELT)