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About Workplace Health and Safety Procedures

Defines the purpose, context and approval pathway for the content of the Workplace Health and Safety Procedures.

Academic Board

To make recommendations to Council on academic policy and regulations pertaining to the operation of the University and shall monitor the implementation of approved policy.

Academic Board Membership

To provide a current membership record for Academic Board.

Academic Calendar

The purpose of this policy is to provide specific date information to assist the USQ community.

Academic Calendar Semester 6 (2011 and 2012)

To provide information on Semester 6 Academic Calendar for Northern Hemisphere partners only

Academic Development and Outside Studies Program (ADOSP)

Ensures academic employees are aware of the opportunities and conditions associated with developmental programs and outside studies programs.

Academic Honesty

The purpose of this statement is to provide academic guidance.

Academic Standing Progression and Exclusion

To provide direction about Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion

Access to the Student Record Base

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines in regard to accessing student information held at the university.

Accountable Advances

To provide minor, infrequent and temporary short term funds prior to an expense being incurred.

Accrediting Programs Offered by Other Institutions

To provide information and guidance on principles relating to proposals to accredit programs offered by other institutions

Admissions

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to academic and administrative employees who admit students.

Animal Research Ethics Committee

To provide information on the current membership of the Animal Research Ethics Committee.

Anti-Discrimination and Freedom from Harassment

Ensure that the University complies with its legal responsibilities in accordance with the relevant Acts.

Appeals

To provide information and guidance about appeals.

Appointments - Acting

Outlines the processes used to offer temporary higher duties and or acting appointments.

Appointments - Casual

Outlines the appropriate use of casual engagements and the process of recruitment, selection and appointment.

Appointments - Continuing

Outlines the categories of continuing employment and the applicable working arrangements and appointment processes.

Appointments - Fixed Term

Defines the engagement of employees on a fixed term appointments including procedures for appointment.

Appointments - Honorary, Adjunct and Visiting

Outline the processes in involved making honorary, adjunct or visiting appointments.

Appointments - Internal Transfer or Secondment

Outlines the processes involved in the internal transfer or secondment of an employee to a position within the University.

Appointments - Personal and Sponsored Chair

Outlines the process used to make Sponsored Chair appointments and Personal Chair appointments.

Appointments - Probationary

Ensures all employees are informed of the applicable probationary period and associated requirements for continuing and fixed-term appointments.

Appointments - Senior Positions

Outlines the processes associated with the appointment and reappointment to a senior management or other nominated senior position for a specified period.

Attraction and Retention Loadings

Provides an opportunity to offer salary loadings to attract and or retain key employees.

Terms of Reference - The Audit and Risk Committee (“the Committee”) is established by the University Council (“the Council”) to assist the Council in discharging its oversight and corporate governance responsibilities under the Financial Accountability Act 2009, Financial Accountability Regulation 2009, the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 and other relevant legislation or prescribed requirements. In the performance of its function the Committee is required to have regard to the Audit Committee Guidelines – Improving Accountability and Performance Nov 2008.

Award Eligibility and Graduation

To provide guidance on award eligibility and graduation

Awards and Prizes

To provide guidance on Awards and Prizes

BCS - Level 1 Functions

To provide information on the Business Classification Scheme (BCS) – Level 1 Functions

BCS - Level 1 Functions (Scope Notes)

To provide information on the Business Classification Scheme – Level 1 Functions

BCS - Level 2 Activities

To provide information and guidance on Business Classification Scheme – Level 2 Functions and Activities

BCS - Level 3 Transactions

To provide information and guidance on Business Classification Scheme – Level 3 Functions, Activities and Transactions

Bachelor Degrees with Honours

To provide information and guidance on Bachelor Degrees with Honours

Banking

Safeguard the University’s monies.

Breastfeeding

Provides a framework which offers support and flexibility for breastfeeding mothers in their transition back to and or ongoing study or work, and in their roles as parents.

Budget Management Committee

To provide information on the Budget Management Committee

Business Classification Scheme

To provide information and guidance on the Business Classification Scheme

Business Continuity

To establish a planned management process that identifies potential impacts which threaten the University of Southern Queensland, and to establish the framework to provide for the availability of business processes and resources in order to ensure the continued achievement of the University’s critical objectives. It is a vital component of enterprise risk management which itself forms an integral part of corporate governance.

Business Plan Template

The purpose of this template is to provide employees with a consistent business plan template.

Capital, Minor Works and Maintenance

The purpose of this policy is to advise USQ stakeholders and community of the appropriate maintenance, minor works and capital works authority and their governing principles.

Cash Floats

To safeguard the University’s monies.

Centres of Research and Development

To provide information and guidance on Centres for Research and Development

Chancellor's Committee

To provide information on the Chancellor’s Committee

Children on Campus

This policy and associated procedures outline the University's approach to ensuring that employees, students and visitors are not unfairly disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their parental responsibilities, while also ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to protect the study and work environment of others at the University, and to protect the University's assets and reputation. The policy also considers health and safety issues and other legislative responsibilities associated with children being on campus.

Clarity of English Language within Assessment Items

To provide guidance on the clarity of English language expression and grammar within assessment items

Code of Conduct

Provides a framework for University employees to identify and resolve issues concerning the ethical conduct of individuals at the University.

Code of Conduct for the Responsible Practice of Research (new)

Outlines the key principles and responsibilities involved in the responsible conduct of research at USQ.

Collection Policy for the USQ Historical Archives

To provide information and guidance on the collection policy for the USQ Historical Archives

Committees Reporting To The Vice-Chancellor

To identify those committees reporting to the Vice-Chancellor

Committees of the Academic Board and Executive Commitee

To provide information about the committees of Academic Board and the Executive Committee

Committees of the Council

Council has established a number of committees to recommend to it in specific areas of policy formulation.

Complaints Management

The University’s aim is to provide fair and consistent policies and procedures for resolution of complaints by students of the University.

Compliance Management

To establish a compliance management framework to enable the University to effectively and efficiently manage compliance risks and ensure an appropriate approach to, and consistency between, external compliance requirements and internal policies, procedures, regulations and codes of conduct.

Confined Spaces

Assists employees to understand the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety (Confined Spaces) Compliance Standard 1995 and Australian Standard AS 2865 – 1995 Safe Working in a Confined Space.

Conflict Resolution Mechanisms and Grievances for Committees a

To provide guidance on the conflict resolution mechanisms and grievance procedures for committees and boards

Contractor Management

Ensures that all contractors meet the requirements of contractor management at the University.

Corporate Credit Cards

Corporate Credit Cards provide the University with an appropriate method for the purchase of low value, low risk goods and services and for the payment of University travel expenses and entertainment, as defined in the usage and restrictions for each card type. Furthermore, credit card misuse and

Council Dispute Resolution Policy and Procedures

To provide information and guidance on Council’s dispute resolution policy and procedures

Council Policy on Conflict of Interest

To provide information and guidance on the USQ Council’s Policy on Conflict of Interest

Council Statement of Responsibility

To provide a statement of responsibility for the USQ Council

Course Identification

To provide information and guidance on Course Identification

Courses

To provide guidance about courses.

DPP (Hard Copy Records)

To define responsibility for disaster preparedness (disaster recovery) of hard copy ‘public records’ held by, or under the control of, USQ. It is consistent with and should be read in conjunction with:

DPP (Hard Copy Records)

Disaster Preparedness Plan (DPP) for Hard Copy Records is to define responsibility for disaster recovery for ‘public records’ held by, or under the control of, USQ. It is consistent with and should be read in conjunction with the Collection Policy for the USQ Historical Archives; USQ Records Disposal Policy; and the USQ Business Classification Scheme Policy.

DPP (Hard Copy Records) Checklists

The purpose of the Disaster Preparedness (Hard Copy Records) Checklists procedure is to provide clear coherent information in the event of a disaster.

DPP Disaster Management Action Sheet for Hard Copy Records

The Disaster Preparedness (Hard Copy Records) Action Sheets purpose is to provide a hard copy checklist to users in case of a disaster.

Definitions

To provide definitions of terms used within Academic policies

Determining whether a Postgraduate Student should be HECS-Liab

To provide information and guidance on whether a postgraduate student should be HECS-liable or fee-paying.

Development of Certificate, Associate Degree and Graduate Awar

To provide information and guidelines in the development of Certificate Awards, Advanced Certificate Awards, Associate Degree Awards and Graduate Certificate Awards

Disability Advisory Committee

To provide information on the Disability Advisory Committee

Disciplinary Action for Misconduct or Serious Misconduct

Outlines the processes involved in managing misconduct or serious misconduct of employees at the University.

Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Resolution - Employees

Supports the rights of both students and employees to achieve their full potential free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and vilification.

Doctor of Philosophy

To provide information and guidance on the Doctor of Philosophy

Domestic Schedule of Courses and Fees

To provide information on Domestic Schedule of Courses and Fees

Drugs and Alcohol on University Sites

Provides appropriate controls and ongoing educational programmes to employees relating to the use of alcohol and drugs within the University community.

Electronic Access Control

To provide information about electronic access control to areas in USQ facilities.

Electronic Communication with Students

The University uses electronic methods of communication to keep in regular contact with its students and to deliver important information. This includes the delivery of formal communications from the University such as information about particular legislative requirements or entitlements, specific actions that must be taken by students or information about important events in the University calendar such as graduations and enrolment.

Elite Athlete Policy

To provide information and guidance on student support to recognised Elite Athletes.

Emergency Procedures

Ensures all employees are informed of the emergency procedures within the University.

Employee Awards for Excellence

To acknowledge, recognise and reward employees’ contributions to the University.

Employee Exchange Programme

Aims to enhance an employee's career and professional development in relation to innovative ideas and methods of their particular discipline through an exchange programme with an outside organisation.

Employee Induction and Onboarding

Ensures all employees are effectively and efficiently introduced to their new positions and the relevant policies, systems and processes of the University in order to perform and develop in their roles.

Employee Recognition Program

Provides opportunities to recognise and reward employees who achieve high standards of performance in the workplace.

Enrolment

To provide information and guidance on enrolment at USQ

Environment and Sustainability Committee

To provide information on the Environmental and Sustainability Committee

Environmental Management

To provide employees and students with a set of set of environmental standards

Equipment, Inspection, Testing and Tagging

Ensures the University and its employees are compliant with legislative requirements in relation to electrical equipment, classes of work, inspection, testing and tagging to provide a safe and productive workplace.

Equity in Education

To proactively provide accessible and equitable higher education opportunities to the diverse USQ student constituency, in particular to target groups identified as disadvantaged in their access to and participation in, higher education.

Evaluation of Teaching, Courses and Programs

To provide guidance and information on the evaluation of teaching, courses and programs

Examination And Award Of Research Higher Degrees

This document has been prepared to provide information regarding research higher degrees examination procedures. It is not an attempt to cover every detail of the administrative procedure but it does seek to meet a perceived need for information relating to practical details regarding handling and administrative procedures.

Examination Procedures

To provide information and guidance on examination procedures

Excess Payments

To ensure all excess monies held by the University are returned to the relevant client

Exchange Agreements

To provide a list of all exchange agreements between the University and its affiliated campuses.

Executive Workplace Health and Safety Committee

To provide information on the Executive Workplace Health and Safety Committee

Exit Surveys or Interviews

Provides employees with an opportunity to comment on the organisation’s strengths and weaknesses through the use of an exit survey or interview.

Extension of Time - Payment of Fees Policy

To provide information and guidance on the extension of time with the payment of fees

FM Storeroom and Mailroom

To provide information on the storeroom and mailroom

Faculty Advisory Committees

To provide information and guidance on faculty Advisory Committees.

Faculty Assembly

To provide information and guidance on Faculty Assembly

Faculty Boards

To provide information and guidance on USQ Faculty Boards

Faculty Committees - Procedures and General Matters

To provide information and guidance on procedures and general matters on Faculty Committees

Faculty Learning and Teaching Committee

Responsible for the promotion of effective learning and teaching and fostering a strong and dynamic learning and teaching culture within the Faculty

Faculty Program Management Committee

Faculty Program Management Committee is responsible for oversight and driving of the Faculty’s portfolio of academic programs

Faculty Research Committee

Faculty Research Committees are responsible for driving research and research training within the Faculty and for linkages with Research Centres related to the Faculty.

Faculty of Arts Advisory Committee Membership

To provide a current list of Faculty of Arts Committee Membership

Faculty of Arts Board Membership

To provide information on the faculty of Art’s Board Membership

Faculty of Business and Law Advisory Committee Membership

To provide information on the current Faculty of Business and Law Advisory Committee Membership

Faculty of Business and Law Board Membership

To provide information on the Faculty of Business and Law Board Membership

Faculty of Education Advisory Committee Membership

To provide a current membership list for the Faculty of Education Advisory Committee

Faculty of Education Board Membership

To provide information on the Faculty of Education’s Board Membership

Faculty of Engineering and Surveying Advisory Committee Member

To provide information on the current Faculty of Engineering and Surveying Advisory Committee Membership

Faculty of Engineering and Surveying Board Membership

To provide information on the current Faculty of Engineering and Surveying Board Membership

Faculty of Sciences Advisory Committee Membership

To provide a current membership list for the Faculty of Sciences Advisory Committee Membership

Faculty of Sciences Board Membership

To provide current information on the faculty of Sciences Board Membership

Fees

The guidelines are also intended to ensure the rational development of postgraduate fee-paying provision while, at the same time, protecting postgraduate course provision for certain HECS-liable students.

Finance and Facilities Committee

This includes assisting the Council in fulfilling its responsibilities relating to financial business operations including monitoring the financial performance of the University and each of its controlled entities, monitoring and assessing acquisitions

Financial Assistance Upon Appointment

Provides new employees with information regarding financial assistance for relocation expenses when they are appointed to a position at the University.

First Aid

The USQ First Aid Procedures have been prepared to provide guidance in the preparation and delivery of first aid.

Forklift Procedures

Provides guidance and information relating to the minimum standard of safe work practice to reduce the risk of an accident or incident involving the use of forklift trucks or Pedestrian Operated Forklifts (POFs) in the workplace.

Fraud Corruption and Control Management

To provide a framework for employees in the prevention, detection, reporting and management of fraud and corruption in the workplace, including within the University, its partners and agents and its controlled and affiliated entities.

Furniture and Fittings

To provide information on furniture and fittings

Governance and Legislation Committee

The purpose of the Governance & Legislation Committee is to provide advice to Council on issues concerning Council operations including roles, responsibilities and conduct issues, committee structures and policy and legislation development.

Grievance Procedures

Provides a mechanism for the resolution of complaints, grievances or problems raised by employees in relation to human resource management and employment related matters.

Guidelines for Domestic Fee-Paying Undergraduate and Postgradu

The guidelines are also intended to ensure the rational development of postgraduate fee-paying provision while, at the same time, protecting postgraduate course provision for certain HECS-liable students.

Guidelines for the Preparation of Research Dissertations

The purpose of this guideline is to provide direction for academic employees in relation to the preparation of dissertations.

Handling Personal Student Information

To provide guidance on handling personal student information

Harassment and Discrimination Complaint Resolution - Students

To support the resolution of complaints through a grievance process which encourages informal resolution, where possible, through an expeditious and confidential process and access to formal internal or external mediation if required.

Hazard Reporting

Ensures all individuals are aware of the hazard reporting procedures and the potential to cause injury to people or damage to property if it is not managed correctly.

Hazardous Substances

Ensures all efforts are made to eliminate, substitute or reduce the amount of and exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.

Hazardous Substances Storage

Ensures the University informs its employees regarding the recording and storage of hazardous substances in the workplace.

Higher Doctorates

These regulations apply to the award of (earned) higher doctorates to graduates on the basis of work submitted by a graduate for such an award. The regulations do not apply to the award of honorary higher doctorates which the Council may confer in accordance with its policy “Honorary Awards and Titles Conferred by Council”.

Hire of USQ Facilities

To ensure that the use of University facilities by external and internal organisations is properly managed and to provide a mechanism for the recovery of costs.

Honorary Awards Committee

Terms of Reference - The Honorary Awards Committee shall be responsible for considering nominations for, and offering, honorary awards and titles.

Honorary Awards and Titles Conferred by Council

To provide information and guidance on Honorary Awards and Titles Conferred By Council

Human Research Ethics Committee

To review research proposals involving human experimentation, and to advise of any ethical considerations for those proposals.

Human Resources Delegations

To define the HR delegations for categories of positions at the University.

Human Resources Files

Provides information regarding the maintenance of and access to human resources files.

Human Resources Policies and Procedures

To define the purpose, context and approval pathway for the content of Human Resources Policies and Procedures.

ICT Business Advisory Committee

The ICT Business Advisory Committee is responsible for focusing the business requirements of represented business areas, as these relate to the operational aspects and requirements of ICT systems and services not covered by their own User Reference Group or Committee

ICT Information Management and Security

This policy outlines the direction, scope, and approach to the secure management of information resources and services within the University of Southern Queensland ICT environment. This policy will continue to be reviewed and evaluated in line with changes to business processes and information security risks.

ICT Strategy Committee

To provide the ICT Strategy Committee guidance

Incident or Injury Reporting

Ensures any individual who is injured or involved in an accident at the University is informed of the procedures for reporting an Incident or Injury.

Indigenous Affairs Committee

To provide advice to the University on Indigenous Affairs.

Indigenous Employment

Recognises and provides a framework to encourage a supportive working environment for Indigenous Australians.

Institutional Biosafety Committee

The Institutional Biosafety Committee assesses and reviews all research proposals involving the use of genetic manipulation technologies as well as certifying PC2 physical containment facilities and, where required by the guidelines, submits them to the Office of the Genetic Technology Regulator (OGTR) for assessment

Instruments of Delegation of Authority and Vice-Chancellor

To provide information about the Instruments of Delegation of Authority and Vice-Chancellor

Intellectual Property

To establish a structure for the ownership, reporting, identification, management and commercialisation of Intellectual Property.

Intellectual Property Committee

To provide information on the Intellectual Property Committee

International Schedule of Courses and Fees

To provide information on the International Schedule of Courses and Fees

International and Educational Partnership Committee

Is responsible to the Academic Board for matters which affect policy, goals and strategies for internationalisation and educational partnerships (international and domestic) within the University.

Investments and Cash Management

To maximise investment returns in a conservative investment portfolio whilst maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet University daily operating requirements and ensure the security of the funds.

Job Evaluation (Classification and Reclassification)

Outlines the classification and reclassification process for professional employees.

Key Control Procedure

To provide information and guidance on the Key Control Policy at USQ

Learning and Development

Aims to provide employees with information in relation to accessing appropriate developmental programmes to increase their skills, broaden their experience and enhance their future career opportunities.

Learning and Teaching Awards and Recognition

To offer recognition for excellence that enhances student learning, student engagement and the student experience at USQ.

Learning and Teaching Committee

To provide guidance to the Learning and Teaching Committee

Learning and Teaching Policy

The University of Southern Queensland has evolved from a primarily teaching institution to a modern flexible university, which includes research activity as an important part of its profile. The emergence of a research ethos at this University enhances the effectiveness of teaching and learning. Both activities have their roots in scholarship and are complementary. The Learning and Teaching Policy reflects the University’s mission statement as it relates to teaching and learning within USQ.

Leave of Absence

Outlines the categories of leave and the associated entitlements and absence provisions available to employees.

Letter of Release

To provide a template for a Letter of Release

Letter of Release Not Supported

To provide a template for the letter of release not supported

Linked Classification Program for Professional Employees

Provides details of the benefits, processes and documentation associated with the linked classification program available for professional employees.

Manual Handling

Ensures the minimisation of incidents and severity of manual handling injuries by identifying and controlling manual handling tasks in the workplace.

Master of Philosophy

To provide information and guidance on the Master of Philosophy

Masters Degree Programs

To provide information and guidance on Master Degree Programs

Meeting Schedule A3

USQ Meeting Schedule

Minimum Class Sizes

To provide information and guidance on Minimum Class Sizes

Minimum Standards of Support for Research Students

To provide guidance on the minimum standards of support for research higher degree students

Misconduct in Research (new)

Ensures that all USQ employees are aware of the process for managing complaints of misconduct in research. The University’s processes for managing complaints of misconduct in research are consistent with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.

Motor Vehicle Policy

To effectively manage and control University motor vehicles.

Motor Vehicles and Travel Fatigue

Informs employees of the reasonable steps required to ensure a safe environment when driving vehicles on approved USQ directed or assisted travel.

Multicultural and Transnational Advisory Committee

To advise the University on multicultural and transnational issues, to promote USQ as a multicultural and transnational University in all internal and external dealings and to provide a forum for discussing multicultural and transnational matters.

Multiculturalism

To provide information and guidance about Multiculturalism Policy

Nominations and Skills Audit Processes

The aim of the procedure is to assist Council in fulfilling its responsibilities relating to the governance of the University by searching for eminent and appropriately qualified people from the communities that the University serves, to be recommended to the Minister for Education, Queensland, for appointment as Governor-in-Council appointees.

OS-Help

OS-HELP provides financial assistance to eligible students, who are normally based in Australia, to undertake part of their course of study overseas.

Office Copying Machines

Minimises the health risks to users from office copying machines by identifying and controlling hazards.

Official Information Policy and Procedures

This policy provide information about Official Information and the USQ Website

Organisational Section Reviews

To provide information and guidance on Organisational Section Reviews

Organisational Structure And Committee Structure

The purpose of this document is to notify organisational and committee structure information to the USQ community.

Other University Communication Fora and University Assembly

To provide information and guidance on Other University Communication Fora and University Assembly

Outside Employment Undertaken by USQ Employees

Provides information in relation to the undertaking of paid or unpaid employment external to the University whilst employed at the University.

Overheads for Research Grants and Contracts

To provide guidance and information on overheads for research grants and contracts

Performance Planning and Review

Ensures all employees and their supervisors are aware of the expectations and opportunities available for planning, managing, reviewing, recognising and improving individual employee performance.

Personal Protective Equipment

Provides guidelines for employees to ensure specific protection and Personal Protective Equipment are used at the University.

Petty Cash

To provide a source of funds for low value, low risk and infrequent purchases whilst safeguarding University funds.

Planning Policy

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to management about the planning process.

Planning, Accreditation and Review for Academic Programs

The purpose of this template is to provide all Staff and Students with the planning, accreditation and review process for academic programs.

Planning, Quality And Review Committee

The Planning, Quality and Review Committee will act as a forum for oversight and institutional driving of planning, quality and review matters. The Committee shall report to the Vice-Chancellor through the Vice-Chancellor’s Committee or USQ Council through the Audit and Risk Committee.

Policy Library Support

The purpose of this page is to provide policy library site assistance and support.

Policy Statement on Honorary Awards and Titles

To provide information and guidance on Honorary Awards and Titles

Policy and Guidelines for the Award of Posthumous Degrees

To provide information and guidance on the Award of Degrees Posthumously

Policy on Domestic Students in Fee-paying Undergraduate Progra

To provide information and guidance on fee-paying undergraduate programs for domestic students

Policy on National Code 2007 Standard 7 - Transfer Between Pro

To establish a framework where USQ as registered provider assesses requests from students for a transfer to another registered provider pursuant to the requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and the requirements of Standard 7 of the National Code of Practice.

Policy on Policies

To establish a framework for the development, approval and review of policies and procedures within the University.

Policy on Special Courses for Overseas Student Exchanges

To provide information and guidance on Special Courses for Overseas Student Exchanges

Portable and Attractive Items

To identify, record and track University property defined as Portable and Attractive Items.

Position Descriptions and Classification Standards (PCS)

Provides all employees with a clear understanding of position requirements and a general indication of the knowledge, skills and responsibilities at each USQ classification level.

Position Establishment

Manages the approval for and establishment of continuing positions within the university.

Prevention of Workplace Violence

Promotes appropriate behaviour in the workplace, free from bullying and harassment, intimidation, threats, armed aggression and psychological abuse.

Pricing, Costing and Income Distribution Policy

This policy sets out the approved uniform basis for Pricing and Costing of University Goods and Services provided to Third Parties outside of the University, its controlled entities and joint ventures; the approved exceptions to the uniform approach and the associated rationale for each exception; and the procedure to be followed to achieve approved exception status. The policy also deals with the internal distribution of income derived from the sale of Goods and Services by the University.

Principles of Academic Employee Availability

Ensures all academic employees are aware of their responsibilities in relation to teaching, research, scholarship and service, and the facilities and support the University will provide to facilitate these requirements.

Principles to Govern Cross-Faculty Teaching

To provide information and guidance on gross-faculty teaching

Privacy Plan

To provide information and guidance about types of personal information held, why held and how individuals may access their personal information

Privacy Policy

To provide information and guidance on the handling and management of personal information

Process Reviews

To provide information on process reviews

Procurement and Purchasing

To comply with the relevant legislation under which the University is bound and to maximise the benefits to the University that can be delivered through an effective and efficient procurement process.

Professional Development Leave – Professional Employees

Provides an opportunity to encourage the enhancement and development of professional employees’ professional knowledge, skills and abilities through activities undertaken outside the University.

Professional Doctorate Guidelines and Minimum Standards

To provide information and guidance on the Master of Philosophy

Professional Services (new)

To comply with the relevant taxation and other legislation under which the University is bound and to identify and manage the engagement of Professional Service Providers, which includes contractors and consultants.

Professional and Research Ethics

To provide guidance to all students on professional and research ethics and also on the conduct of independent research.

Program Accreditation Register - Current Programs

This document is a register of Accredited Programs with current intake.

Program Accreditation Register - No New Admissions

The following degrees, diplomas and associate degrees are to be discontinued and are no longer accepting new enrolments

Program Major Change Form 1

The purpose of this template is to provide employees with a consistent business plan template.

Program Minor Change Form 2

The purpose of this template is to provide employees with a consistent business plan template.

Program Nomenclature Guidelines

To provide information on program nomenclature guidelines

Program and Policy Review Committee

To provide information and guidance on the Program and Policy Review Committee

Programs

To provide information on Academic, Non-Award and Enabling Programs

Promotion for Academic Employees

Provides promotional opportunities for academic employees on the basis of meritorious performance.

Proof-reading & Editing of Dissertations by External Editors

The purpose of this procedure is intended to clarify the extent to which external paid assistance may be involved in the preparation of the final version of a thesis

Protocol for Managing Jointly Badged Awards

To provide information and guidance on the Protocol for Managing Jointly Badged Awards

Protocol for Uni Start Programs

To provide information and guidance on Uni Start Programs

Protocol on Student Identification

The purpose of this procedure is to assist students who require identification for authenticating USQ initiated activities.

Quality Management

The Quality Management Framework provides structural management and support for quality issues and USQ organisational management systems and is designed to assist USQ in its organisational drive towards sustainability.

Receipting and Collection of Monies

To ensure all monies owing to the University are collected, receipted and banked promptly in order to protect University funds.

Recognition of Long Serving Employees

Ensures that long serving employees are acknowledged for their contribution to the University.

Recognition of Prior Service

Outlines the processes involved in the recognition of an employee’s service with eligible organisations prior to their commencement with the University.

Records Disposal Policy

To define responsibility for disposal of ‘public records’ held by, or under the control of, USQ. It is consistent with and should be read in conjunction with the USQ Archives Policy and Procedures

Records Management Governance

This policy outlines the direction, scope, and approach to the records management environment at USQ. This policy will continue to be reviewed and evaluated in line with changes to business processes and compliance requirements.

Recruitment and Selection

Outlines the University’s processes in relation to the recruitment, selection and appointment of the best people for available positions.

Redundancy and Redeployment

Outlines the processes and entitlements applicable when an employee has received notification that their position is no long required by the University

Refund of Student Fees

To comply with the relevant legislation under which the University is bound and to ensure the University delivers a transparent, effective and efficient student fee refund process.

Regulations for the Conduct of Meetings of Council

To provide information and guidance on the conduct of USQ Council meetings

Rehabilitation and Workers Compensation

Defines the duties and procedures involved in the management of workplace injury or illness and rehabilitation.

Religious Services

To provide faith services and programs through the University Multifaith Chaplaincy Services Section

Remuneration Sub-Committee

Terms of Reference - In order to ensure that the University has a transparent, competitive and appropriate remuneration structure, the Remuneration Committee shall be responsible for making recommendations to the Chancellor’s Committee on remuneration arrangements and renewal of contracts for the Senior Executive positions of the University.

Research Committee

The Committee is responsible to Academic Board for providing vision and leadership in relation to research and research training

Research and Postgraduate Supervision Awards for Excellence

To provide information and guidance on Research, Scholarship or Postgraduate Research Supervision Awards for Excellence

Research and Scholarship

This policy on research and scholarship is based on the belief that effective, relevant and stimulating teaching derives from the efforts of staff to be up-to-date in their various disciplines. Research and scholarship are essential to these efforts.

Risk Management

To provide information and guidance on Risk Management

Salary Packaging

Informs employees of their eligibility for salary packaging applicable elements of their gross salary.

Schedule of Council Delegations

To provide a framework and guidance for the delegation of authority at the University.

Screen-based Equipment

Ensures employees are informed of the procedures involved with screen-based equipment to minimise the incidence and severity of injuries.

Selection of Chancellor Policy and Procedures

To provide a framework for the re-appointment of a Chancellor

Senior Leadership Forum

To provide information on the Senior Leadership forum

Smoking

Defines the procedures associated with a ‘smoke free’ work environment as part of the University’s obligation to takes all reasonable steps to provide employees, students and visitors with a safe work place, study and visit.

Social Justice Committee

The Social Justice Committee is charged with responsibility for ensuring that any programs and practices the University engages in with the wider community are consistent with enlightened principles of equity, social justice and inclusiveness.

Space Management

To effectively plan, manage and control University accommodation and space.

Staff Equity Advisory Group

To consider and advise the Social Justice Committee on staff equity matters.

Staff Planning and Policy Committee

To provide information on the Staff Planning and Policy Committee

Standard Statements for Course Specifications

To provide information and guidance on standard statements for course specifications

Status of Women in Employment and Education Committee

To provide information about the Status of Women in Employment and Education Committee

Structure for Use in Planning and Reporting

To provide a consistent basis for planning, evaluation and review across the University over a long period; enabling long-term trends to be readily identified and recorded.

Student Academic Misconduct

To provide guidance to students on the matter of academic misconduct.

Student Advice, Student Welfare and Pastoral Support

a campus environment which is conducive to successful tertiary study.

Student Defence Force Reservists Support Policy

To establish the process for special consideration to be granted to students in the Defence Forces Reserve.

Student Discipline Policy for General Misconduct

To provide a framework for dealing with allegations of general misconduct committed by students

Student Equity Network

To provide information on the Student Equity Network

Student Expectations and Responsibilities

These guidelines outline both students’ reasonable expectations of the University as well as the responsibilities expected by the University of its students. It draws into a coherent document many of the principles outlined in the University’s various policies, procedures and guidelines. In each case, the relevant policy is hyperlinked.

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