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.

Program Management Procedure Manual - Coursework

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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 30th November 2016 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 31st December 2018 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 30th November 2016 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 14th November 2017 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

This version was current at the time the migration to the the new policy library commenced, however it expired prior to the library being launched. As the document had already been converted it has been left in the history for ease of access. 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 inclusion in the new UON Policy Library:


Various minor edits have been made in the 2018 edition with significant amendments listed below. Please note the clause numbers refer to the document published in the previous policy library. Contact policy@newcastle.edu.au for further clarification. 


Relevant Definitions – The Policy team in Assurance Services is leading a glossary project. In the event that the glossary is approved and published the Relevant Definitions will be removed from the Program Management Procedure Manual.


Clause 1.14.2 - Amended to note that in accordance with the new Governance Rule the authority to approve new awards no longer sits with Council 2.2 Amended to include Advanced Diplomas.


Clause 6.10.1 - Amended to remove 10 year time limit on credit.


Clause 9.1.1 - Amended to articulate and differentiate the requirements for our different cohorts of students and to specify that the clause applies only to undergraduate domestic, offshore, or International students not studying on a student visa.


Clause 9.2.2 - Amended to articulate and differentiate the requirements for our different cohorts of students and to specify that the clause applies only to undergraduate domestic, offshore, or International students not studying on a student visa. 


Clause 9.4.3 - Addition of ‘if applicable’ to clause relating to advice and support in relation to social and non-academic support, such as the Dean of Students and Office of Student Advocacy.


Clause 14 - Addition of the Advanced Diploma – Awards and Program Schedule


Further Information – Updated contact information, Approval and Review History.


Appendix 12 – Addition of Program specific credit provisions for listed Education and Arts programs.


For further amendment history please contact policy@newcastle.edu.au 


Clauses Amended:Manual: All